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Join our vibrant and supportive fundraising team! This position is ideal for someone who excels at relationship-building and is passionate about making a difference in their community by working for a local charity.  We're looking for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with corporate partners and local businesses across Berkshire and nearby counties, helping to generate essential income for our charity. This includes assisting with the organisation and delivery of events.

You'll leverage your creativity and professionalism to manage and grow existing corporate partnerships, while proactively seeking new business opportunities by undertaking research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitching to companies to secure their support. It you have the transferable skills to succeed, no formal fundraising experience is necessary. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, access to a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance. You'll also enjoy free on-site parking and the benefits of our Employee Assistance Programme.

NIDAS CAPVA IDVA

Child & Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Hours: 37 per week

Location: MASH Norwich

Salary: £26,010 pro rata

Fixed Term Contract 31st March 2026

NIDAS is a domestic abuse support service for those assessed to be at high or medium risk of harm. We also offer dedicated support for Children and Young People whose parent/carer is accessing the service, recovery programmes, coordinated multi-agency support, court support, a Domestic Abuse Champion network, and training for professionals, across Norfolk.

Leeway Domestic Violence & Abuse Services is recruiting for NIDAS, and terms and conditions may vary. Further information will be available at interview stage. Applicants will be reviewed as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancies if a role is successfully recruited.  

Leeway was established in 1974 with the help of a £200 start-up grant from Norwich City Council. Over the past four decades the charity has grown from those humble beginnings and we now have nine safe houses and a team of more than 100 people providing advice, support and information to any adult or child experiencing domestic abuse in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Benefits include: 

• 6% pension contribution
• Training and continuous professional development
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6 weeks paid sick leave (after completion of probation)
• Paid 30 minute lunch
• 24 hour telephone counselling service
• Clinical supervision 
• Staff reward ½ day, staff prize draws, gift vouchers
• Salary advance and loan schemes.

Please see attached job description for further information around the role. 

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in the charity sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join The Mulberry Centre at a pivotal time. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2026 and prepare for a series of high-profile fundraising initiatives, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. With the launch of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital, we’re ready to enhance our collaboration with local NHS services and broaden our impact within the community.

Since 2001, The Mulberry Centre has been providing essential cancer information and support services to over 18,000 people. With our income now exceeding £750,000 and growing fast, we’re set to expand even further and we need someone like you to help secure the vital funding that will enable this growth.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you will play a key role in implementing fundraising plans that focus on researching, building relationships, and providing exceptional stewardship to corporate partners and major donors. This position will actively contribute to the development of broader fundraising strategies to support the organisation's growth.  In addition, the role is responsible for the creation and growth of a legacy giving programme. This will involve working with solicitors, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to identify potential legators. You will engage in research, build relationships, and host targeted events to cultivate support for legacy giving. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and the Marketing and Communications Lead to develop strategies for marketing legacies and expanding this critical area of support.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled multi-tasker with strong project management and interpersonal abilities, capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing important partnerships effectively.

We're looking for a 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Slough

£26,208.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This role involves working on a rota pattern made by early, late, weekend and bank holidays.

For a full job description, please visit our website

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

Experience working in mental health

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.

We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.

We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
• A good team member
• Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• Excellent communication skills
• Good record keeping skills

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace. 

The Role

As a SEN Teacher (Autism), you will teach within our secondary provision, working with the Adventurers and Pioneers cohort.

Inscape House School is a non-maintained ASC specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. It is part of Together Trust, a charity that has been providing care, education, and support across the Northwest of England since 1870.

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Salary;

Grade 3 starting salary £34, 653.00 with biennial increments

Grade 4 starting salary £41,490.00 with biennial increments

Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport 

Interview: 6th May 2025

Key responsibilities include but are not exhaustive;

• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect considering pupils’ sensory needs. 
• Adapt the teaching of the National Curriculum to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
• Understand National Curriculum requirements
• Develop goals that stretch and challenge all pupils throughout the school da
• Work in a multi-disciplinary capacity with the school’s Therapy Team to ensure that good autism practice is embedded within lessons and progress towards EHCP outcomes are being met.

Grade 4;

• Create and maintain a high level of accountability on EAs for the learning and development of academic and social skills throughout the school day.
• Have strong experience of working with students with autism and other associated learning difficulties.
• To address underperformance issues as soon as they arise with EAs completing the necessary paperwork and informing Deputy Head.   Persistent issues to be addressed jointly with Deputy Head
• If secondary trained, have a secure knowledge of the Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE subject specific curricula
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of Standard English.
• Create numerous opportunities for pupils to communicate and socially interact with peers and unfamiliar people within a supportive environment.
• Use the Autism Education Trust (AET) framework to measure autism-specific areas of progress.  
• Employ appropriate proactive, active and reactive strategies to manage behaviours of concern.
• Demonstrate skill in communicating with pupils with autism and a range of physical, cognitive, and communication difficulties.  
• Deliver training in your subject area at the request of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Review and reflect on your own practice and performance through formal and informal observation feedback of teaching, learning and assessment; responding to advice and feedback from colleagues; effective use of professional development reviews.   

About you;

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development
• Experience of working with with children who have autism and communication difficulties, ADND, mental health and or sensory processing issues
• The ability to work effectively and co- operatively with colleagues within a staff team 
• Excellent knowledge of the curriculum including where appropriate, Entry level, functional skills and GCSE qualifications
• Knowledge of approaches/methodologies that can support children with autism e.g. TEACCH, attention autism and SPELL 
• Knowledge and understanding of the National curriculum and the demands it places on children with additional needs 
• Ability to cope with children pupils who present with behaviour of concern
• Knowledge of health and safety expectations affecting children and adults across the school 

 Benefits

• Eligible for Teachers’ Pension Scheme and its associate Death In Service benefit
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.

Social Prescribing Link Worker

We have rewarding opportunity for a Social Prescribing Link Worker to focus on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. If you feel you could connect to people, community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, we would love to hear from you!

Position: Social Prescribing Link Worker

Location: North Solihull based in GP Surgeries

Hours: Full time (part-time hours available between 16 - 21 hours) flexible working available

Contract: 2 post available  - 1 x FTE & 1 x Part Time Maternity Cover

Salary: £26,430 per annum pro rata for part-time

Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.

Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 16th April 

Interview Date: W/C 21st April & 28th April 

The Role

Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team. Social prescribing can help PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working with direct supervision from the Programme Lead/Senior Link Worker and input from the PCN’s Clinical Lead GP, take referrals from staff in GP practices within the local PCN.

• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. 

• Developing trusting relationships and taking a holistic approach, based on the person’s priorities and co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. 

• Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting local community groups and organisations, making themselves aware of local resources and “assets” through mapping and then building a relationship with these organisations.  Also sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.

• Social prescribing link workers will work collaboratively with GP’s and have a role in promoting social prescribing and educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on the benefits of social prescribing 

• Raise awareness of other services available within the community and how and when patients can access them. Linking into the work of Neighbourhood Network Schemes, locality Adult Social Care & Community Mental Health Teams. 

About You

As a Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (Health & Social Care, Health Trainer, Health Improvement, Community Family Worker, Psychology) or be working towards/willing to work towards.

You will have:

• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

• Experience of working directly in a community based context (including unpaid work)

• Experience of supporting people with a mental health need and or complexities/vulnerabilities

• Experience of delivering one to one support

• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

• Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers

• Understanding of the barriers faced by those living in isolation

• Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing skills, emails, the internet and able to create simple plans and reports

• Ability to complete paperwork, keep records and carry out own administration

• An interview is guaranteed to suitably qualified and experienced people with disabilities and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check

About the Organisation

A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.

You may also have experience in areas such as Floating Support, Befriending, Community Family Worker, Social Worker, Community Navigator, Peer Support Worker, Welfare Support, Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Benefit, Care, Therapeutic, Therapy, Advice, Adviser, Health, Wellbeing, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We're recruiting for someone to lead our Capacity Building & Standards (CB&S) function on a maternity cover contract.

The CB&S function aims to build the capacity of organisations and institutions to embed the processes, skills, structures and cultures needed for effective public engagement in decision making. This includes work in the public, private and third sectors.On a practical level this includes developing and delivering training courses and mentoring programmes; setting up and supporting networks; authoring good practice guides and thought leadership pieces; being responsible for our Knowledge Base and tools; leading sector-wide standards development; and, managing and other programmes and projects that supports the embedding of public participation and engagement in the UK. 

In this role you will lead the CB&S team in the development, design and delivery of impactful and sustainable capacity building and standards setting programmes and projects. You will oversee the work of the function and quality direct work of around 10 people (both CB&S team and cross-function roles). You will be a member of our management team, be accountable for the function achieving its objectives, report on function performance to the board and oversee the implementation of our impact framework supported by the impact working group.

We work across the UK, with offices in Belfast and London. Many of our staff work from home across the UK or in a hybrid pattern, rather than being based at one of our offices, though we meet up regularly as a team

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Maidenhead.

£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to live independently. Support workers must monitor and assess the needs of the customers and provide creative and tailored person centred support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.

Support workers will work closely with statutory children's services and other external agencies to best support customers to promote social inclusion and teach independent living skills. Support workers will empower and encourage customers to maximise their skills and choices.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Monitoring rent arrears and ensuring that rent accounts are managed effectively. Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent/ service charge.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused

What you'll bring:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

- Experience working with care leavers
- Experience working with those displaying mental health difficulties
- Experience using therapeutic models of support

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description

The Impact and Evaluation Manager designs and leads the organisation's impact, evaluation and research programme, ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Description of role:

This post is responsible for delivering the Impact and Evaluation portfolio at Buttle UK. The role has a key strategic role to play in understanding the impact of our grants and leading a broad portfolio of evaluation work. The I&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and delivering evaluation reports, creating and analysing internal and research data, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and data partners. The role works closely with the internal fundraising and grants teams at Buttle UK to strengthen their work by providing data, insight, and support. Our Impact and Evaluation portfolio also includes commissioning and undertaking new research, supporting our aim to publish studies on issues that affect children and young people living in poverty. The role is supported by, and is line manager to, an Impact and Evaluation Officer.

To get a copy of the Job Pack please click through to apply. You will then be able to download the pack.

Head of Delivery

£62,000-£68,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

About the role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering impactful projects? We’re looking for a Head of Delivery to oversee and lead the delivery of capital projects greater than £25k, making a tangible difference in grassroots sports facilities.

As the Head of Delivery, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of a range of priority projects, including 3G FTPs, changing facilities, grass pitches, PlayZones, and Hub sites. You’ll ensure these projects meet the needs of local communities and stakeholders, promoting multi-sport participation and inclusivity. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll focus on operational excellence, refining processes, and ensuring all projects align with the Football Foundation’s strategic goals and investment priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on sports facilities across the country, while leading a talented team and shaping the future of grassroots sports. If you're an experienced project leader with a passion for community development, we'd love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

· Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust pipeline of high-quality facility projects that deliver long-term value and benefit to local communities.

· Provide strategic leadership to ensure facility projects align with the Foundation’s strategy, and drive execution for maximum impact.

· Ensure projects reflect the needs of local communities and stakeholders, fostering multi-sport participation and inclusivity.

· Mentor and develop a team, creating a collaborative environment, where everyone is aligned and working towards shared goals.

· Continuously refine methodologies and workflows to ensure efficiency, consistency, and improved project outcomes.

· Assist in high-profile funding discussions, maximising contributions and ensuring the best outcomes for each project.

· Lead rigorous peer reviews and ensure high-quality, consistent assessment reports.

· Oversee the transition of projects from approval to construction, ensuring timelines are met and risks are managed.

What are we looking for?

· Proven experience in project delivery, particularly with capital projects above £25k, preferably in the sports or community development sector.

· Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams across multiple functions.

· Deep understanding of grant management systems and project execution, including budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of driving collaboration and community involvement.

· Ability to think strategically and ensure projects align with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and provide long-term value.

· Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex and high-profile projects.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £62,000 - £68,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 6 April 2025 at 00:00

First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 15 April 2025.

Second-stage interviews will be held in person and are currently scheduled for 22 and/or 23 April 2025.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

Job Title: Brand Project Manager

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

We're rolling out a bold new brand identity at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association - and we need a Brand Project Manager to drive it forward. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile project that will shape how we communicate, engage, and make an impact.

You'll be at the heart of this transformation, working with teams across the charity to embed our new brand across all areas of our work. From digital assets to printed materials, internal training to external launches, you'll make sure everything comes together smoothly and on time. If you thrive on organisation, love seeing a vision come to life, and enjoy collaborating with different teams, this role is for you.

This isn't just a project - it's a chance to shape the future of our brand and make a real difference. Excited to drive this change?

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a hands-on role where you'll co-ordinate the roll-out of our new brand, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition across all areas of the charity.

• Work with the Brand Manager and Brand Champions to develop and manage the master brand rollout project plan, ensuring alignment with our agency partners.
• Facilitate effective Brand Champions meetings, ensuring actions and milestones are met.
• Act as the main point of contact between the Brand Manager, Brand Champions, design teams, marketing, and other internal teams and external suppliers, identifying and addressing challenges in the process.
• Develop roadmaps and oversee the transition of all physical and digital materials, from fundraising information and printed materials to office signage.
• Work with procurement teams to ensure smooth ordering and delivery of rebranded materials.
• Deliver launch packs to our branches and volunteers, supporting them through the transition.
• Manage the briefing of asset and materials rebranding into agencies and in-house design specialists.
• Support the organisation of internal and external brand launch events.
• Work with teams to deliver training sessions, workshops, and briefings on the new brand.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure successful implementation and consistency.

About You:

As our Brand Project Manager, you will have the drive and organisation to lead a project of this scale with confidence.

• Proven experience managing brand rollouts, ideally within the charity sector.
• Good understanding of brand strategy and implementation.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools (we use MS Lists and Planner but welcome experience with others).

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Proven track-record in managing brand rollouts, preferably in a charity context 

• A good understanding of brand strategy and implementation. 

• Great organisational skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. 

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of our charity's brand. Apply today and join us as a Brand Project Manager as we embark on an exciting period of transformation!

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Housing Advocates

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000

Location: Hammersmith with travel to other service locations Finsbury Park and Stratford

Hours:   35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

As a Housing Domestic Abuse Advocate, you will provide intervention, advocacy, and support to survivors of domestic abuse. Working within a fast-paced team, you will help empower women and ensure that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journey towards improved safety. You will have your own caseload of survivors who hold social tenancies with local authorities or housing associations, and you will encourage them to engage with our service and ensure they have access to support. You will also co-ordinate the provision of multi-agency support which focuses on working with domestic abuse survivors to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness.

About You:

To be successful as the Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate you will need the below experience and skills:

You will bring solid experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse in all its forms; coming from a sector with transferrable skills or possess a feminist/VAWG degree and be keen to learn and to train on the job. You will have a good understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on the dynamics of domestic abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families, and communities. You will have proven skills and experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of needs and risk for survivors experiencing domestic abuse, including carrying out short risk management and safety planning. We will expect that you have experience in assessing the needs and safety of any children that women using the service may have and an understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant legislation with regard to legal and civil options, housing, benefits, matrimonial and children. Lastly you will bring your knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures, and legislation.

With many skills and qualities to add to this role, if you have good IT literacy, data collection and monitoring these skills are maximised in your role. If you have experience or have been trained or are qualified in the fields related  to substance misuse, criminal jusice, law, social work or domestic abuse we would love to hear from you. 

We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

Closing date: 13 April 2025 @23:59 *Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
•  Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email contact the Talent Acquisition Team via our website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Post Award Manager

£40,000-£46,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

About the role

Are you passionate about maximising the impact of grant funding? Do you have experience supporting and monitoring grant recipients to ensure long-term success? We’re looking for a Post Award Manager to oversee the post-award process, ensuring that funded projects meet their objectives, remain compliant, and deliver lasting impact.

As Post Award Manager, you’ll work closely with grant recipients, funding partners, and internal teams to track project performance, resolve compliance issues, and provide expert support. Reporting to the Senior Post Award Manager, you’ll monitor how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and contribute to the continuous improvement of post-award processes. Your role will be key in ensuring that investment delivers real and measurable impact.

Key responsibilities

· Manage ongoing relationships with grant recipients to ensure compliance and success.

· Provide specialist advice and support, helping projects stay on track.

· Oversee the adoption of post-award tools, such as booking systems and grant management platforms.

· Attend site visits to assess project performance and resolve issues.

· Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition into post-award monitoring.

· Track and report on project performance, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

· Engage with external partners, including local authorities, governing bodies, and community organisations.

· Contribute to the development of processes, systems, and KPIs to enhance service delivery.

What are we looking for?

· Experience in grant management, post-award monitoring, or programme management.

· Strong ability to build relationships with grant recipients and funding partners.

· Skilled in compliance tracking, financial monitoring, and reporting.

· Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

· Ability to present data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

· Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please get in touch. 

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 20 April 2025 at 23:59

 First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 2 May 2025.

 Second-stage interviews will be held in person and are currently scheduled for 7 May 2025.

 Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.