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Title: Digital Fundraising Acquisition Lead 

Location: Hybrid / with office attendance 1 to 3 times per month (Haywards Heath, UK)

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: c £36,000 - £43,000 per annum

About the role 

The Digital Fundraising Acquisition Lead at Sightsavers is responsible for leading efforts to scale online supporter acquisition. This includes leading global paid social strategy, leveraging data insights to optimize performance and reach, and will also focus on the continuous improvement of digital journeys for our DRTV (digital response TV advertising) programme, ensuring data-informed optimisation. Working in close partnership with global teams, external agencies, and key stakeholders is essential to achieving ambitious growth targets for our supporter base. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning of digital acquisition strategies, aligned with overall goals.
• Develop and execute the global paid social media strategy to acquire new supporters and maximise ROI, working closely with colleagues and media agencies.
• Optimise digital supporter journeys for the DRTV programme, ensuring seamless integration and high conversion rates.
• Collaborate with the Insight and Optimisation team to improve digital touchpoints, championing a data-led approach.
• Oversee the execution of digital campaigns, including creative briefs, media plans, and budget optimisation.
• Support other digital campaigns and contribute to broader fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling digital assets, particularly videos.
• Set and manage targets and budgets, reforecasting based on performance.
• Analyse and report on performance, leveraging data-driven insights for optimisation.
• Communicate key insights to stakeholders and present results at cross-agency meetings.
• Ensure campaigns are strategic, accurate, and aligned with supporter behaviour insights.
• Apply the latest trends and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Challenge current practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Sightsavers is an international organisation with fundraising offices in various countries. Part of this role will be collaborating with colleagues in Ireland, Norway and Italy.
• While not a requirement of the role, there is an opportunity to support on content gathering trips in our programme countries.
• This is a specialised and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Please see the Job Description for full details. 

About you 

As the Digital Fundraising Acquisition Lead, you will be an experienced digital fundraiser with a proven track record in driving growth through acquisition campaigns. You will possess exceptional relationship skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including creative, media, and fundraising. 

Highly motivated and results-oriented, you will have a passion for supporter-centric digital fundraising and the ability to optimise digital journeys to deliver outstanding results. Your expertise will ensure seamless campaign execution and drive significant growth in our supporter base. 

Required knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience at a senior level in digital fundraising or marketing, ideally with experience leading paid social strategy and / or experience of working on digital journeys for Direct Response TV campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of individual giving and how to grow digital income.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing channels and platforms, particularly paid media. 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to inform decision-making. 
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead and inspire others. 
• A passion for data-driven marketing and a commitment to continuous improvement. 
• Experience working with media agencies and creative teams to develop and execute effective campaigns is desirable.
• Desire to challenge norms and look for ways to improve established approaches to drive stronger results. 
• A champion of a supporter-centric approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly numerate with the ability to analyse and synthesise complex performance data. 
• A positive approach and solutions focused, with a collaborative and proactive attitude. 
• A commitment to equal opportunities for all.
• We value diverse experience and backgrounds, and a degree is not required for this role, however you will need to demonstrate relevant experience.

Closing date: 16 March 2025 

Next Steps 

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply. 

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

We’re looking for someone with experience of team administration, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally to fulfil a critical role that underpins the work of the Midlands team. 

About the role 

You’ll provide high quality admin support to the Midlands team, coordinate, plan and prep key meetings, and provide first point contact for both internal and external stakeholders. Including working co-productively with people living with Parkinson’s.

As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.  We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally.

Through community development we work in close collaboration with our respective Parkinson’s communities to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s

What you’ll do:

• Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and other events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, liaising with participants and speakers, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings as required

• Keep up to date with the directorate’s activities in order to provide clear, accurate information, and support the process of business performance and impact reporting 

• Respond to general enquiries in a timely and friendly  fashion, ensuring needs are met, and participate in working groups, meetings, local events or activities as required

• Maintain digital records on the charity’s data platforms

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities 

• Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements 

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders 

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively 

• Ability to work flexibly and from home with some travel and the occasional overnight stay 

Please note, interviews for this role will be conducted on the 2nd or 3rd of April.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Using their knowledge of land and buildings and their use and maintenance, in addition to knowledge of governance in the Methodist church context, the postholder will ensure a coherent and holistic approach to property across the District.

· Provide advice to churches and circuits on property-related matters

· Work with colleagues, including ministers and lay members of the circuits and churches within the District, to maximise utilisation of property and land across the District for mission and income generation, in line with Connexional property strategy

- Support with selling properties

- Collaborate with colleagues on seeking alternative opportunities for mission or income generation

- Provide guidance on potential grant opportunities

· Provide support with the instruction of professional advisors and contractors and liaise with surveyors as necessary

· Provide advice and support to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in compliance with relevant standards and legislation

· Support the management of the consents process

- Advise the consent giving body of the District regarding property projects and the feasibility of District grants

- Provide support on the use of the online consents system

- Oversee the submission of annual returns

· Provide oversight of quinquennial inspections

- Ensure inspections are undertaken in a timely manner

- Ensure action points are followed up

- Collate copies of returns

· To assist in the development and continual review of the District Development Plan for property

· Ensure work is in line with the requirements of relevant bodies and legislation

- The Methodist Standing Orders and Connexional Team (including as a member of the Connexional Property Group)

- Maintain the District relationship with TMCP and action any correspondence as required

Report at District Policy Committee/Synod as required

Reporting to the Head of Promotion and Comms, this role will take a lead on all media and PR activities. With a strong news sense, you’ll help develop and execute forward-thinking PR plans and strategies for the organisation, manage our external profile and raise awareness of the work we do, aligned to our vision. 

Responsibilities  

Promotion of Bikeability  

• Implement and manage a comprehensive and proactive PR activity schedule for the Trust, including project managing the production of the annual impact report and delivery statistics 

• Act as the main point of contract for all media and press activity to builds our reputation with the media. Liaising with colleagues, the industry and general public to create stories and case studies to share good practice with the Industry and work with social media and internal communications 

• Develop and foster strong relationships with key media outlets in the sector and journalists, broadcasters and editors to secure coverage that helps to influence key decision makers and engage our audiences in our work 

• Scan effectively for breaking news stories relevant to our areas of work and work with the social media officer to use our channels for comment 

• Working with colleagues in public affairs agency and our research team, support public affairs activity 

• Scan for areas of reputational risk and support the CEO with preparing for and handling reputational risk 

• Lead on crisis media enquiries and messaging, implementing the necessary checks and actions to protect the Trust’s reputation and brand. 

• Brief and train key spokespeople, developing key messaging and Q&A 

• Analyse and report on media activity for internal teams, external partners and our board, including leading on relevant reports to committees. 

• Supporting the wider team with project and department communications  

• Using monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of communication activities  

Comms Support  

• Respond to enquiries from the hello@ Bikeability email

• Support briefings for Bikeability staff and trustees for visits, events and media interviews 

• Secure opportunities for Bikeability Trust staff to speak at conferences and events

• Assist with organising annual Bikeability Conference

• Provide editorial advice to maintain high-quality communication standards 

General  

• Recognise the need to be flexible when working for a small organisation and carry out other duties that may be required 

• Commitment to personal continuing professional development

• Take on another other task as agreed with line manager 

Person specification 

The successful applicant will have: 

• Expertise in media and PR. 

• A strategic thinker with excellent project management and communication skills. 

• Experience of working with journalists and media outlets, generating and securing strong relevant media coverage. 

• Excellent news sense with extensive experience of producing effective and quick reactive news lines for breaking stories. 

• The ability to develop excellent long-term media and PR strategies to deliver organisational objectives aligned to our vision. 

• Strong judgement and experience of crisis communications. 

• Excellent copy-writing skills and ability to influence. 

Skills 

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to create accessible content 

• Strong project management and organisational skills 

• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders 

The package 

The Bikeability Trust offers the successful candidates a competitive salary and: 

• Bikeability cycle training

• Generous contributory pension scheme 

• 38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme

We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills.

About us:

The Humane League UK (THL UK) is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. 

We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. 

Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.

THL UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. 

We make employment decisions by matching our organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

​We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

The position:

The Humane League UK (THL UK) is seeking a data-focussed and strategic individual, with a strong background in digital fundraising, to help drive long-lasting improvements for millions of farmed animals.

This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation, with ambitious fundraising targets over the coming years as we work toward greater financial self-reliance and stability. 

To achieve those targets we need to accelerate our individual giving and digital fundraising programme. 

You can be part of our Development Team helping to make this happen.

You’ll develop and execute our digital fundraising strategy, utilising data to maximise acquisition, engagement, optimisation and conversion of our supporter base to grow our income. By significantly increasing the number of regular givers, converting a higher percentage of non-givers to donors, and acquiring new supporters who can be converted into future donors, you can make sure that our work continues to have long-lasting impacts - ending cages for egg-laying hens, convincing corporates to commit to improving chicken welfare in their supply chains, challenging the Government over the use of fast-growing breeds of chicken, and working to secure the first legislation to protect farmed fish.

We will be holding a webinar on Wednesday 19th March at 7pm GMT for you to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Gavin Chappell-Bates, Head of Development and Holly Spindler, Digital Communications Manager. If you’re interested, please register by following the 'Apply via website' button.

Who you are:

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of analysing, assessing and utilising data, making the most of technical solutions and making informed decisions to optimise and enhance fundraising performance. You’ll have good experience working with CRMs and donor data. If you have experience implementing a new CRM solution in an organisation, this will be a big plus. You will have excellent attention to detail and high standards - ensuring clean and good quality data, maintaining consistent data use across the organisation.

You will have a proven track record of delivering digital fundraising strategies and successful digital fundraising campaigns, as well as developing supporter journeys. You will be someone who thrives on collaborating across an organisation to ensure communications and campaigns are as effective as possible, leading to increased acquisition, engagement and conversion.

You are someone who is able to use their initiative to solve problems and overcome challenges. You are self-motivated, able to work autonomously, be proactive and resourceful. You are a good organiser and project manager, able to manage complex tasks and keep projects on track, ensuring good internal communication and collaboration.

We foster an environment of feedback, development and learning at THL UK. You’ll be someone that values receiving feedback, is able to assess your own performance, and has a desire to want to learn, develop and improve as an individual.

We are looking for someone committed to the work we do for animals, who aligns with our values and has a passion and enthusiasm for digital fundraising. Prior experience of digital fundraising is essential.

We will provide relevant learning and development opportunities, tailored to your experience and personal needs, which could include in-house training, external training, and fundraising events and conferences.

Be part of our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

Primary Duties:

• Lead on developing and executing our digital fundraising strategy: working with our Digital Communications Manager to make sure it aligns with and feeds into our wider organisational digital strategy, as well as with the Head of Development to make sure it aligns with our wider fundraising strategy.

• Management of our new CRM: we are in the process of selecting a new CRM solution to support fundraising at THL UK. This role will initially take responsibility for getting this implemented and embedded in the organisation, and then take on the day-to-day management and responsibility of the CRM to make sure we utilise the platform to its full potential and resolve any challenges or issues.

• Coordinating our end of year fundraising appeal: our biggest of the year, working with our Digital Fundraiser to develop engaging content and communications, and with our Major Gifts Fundraiser and Head of Development to secure match funds and major gifts, to ensure we secure valuable income each year (this appeal raised over £100k in 2024). You’ll help set and track the targets and metrics for the campaign, and conduct post-campaign analysis to capture what we learn to inform our future activities.

• With a focus on acquisition, retention, and conversion, work with our Digital Communications Manager to map out and develop donor journeys as part of our wider supporter journeys, using technological solutions to ensure supporters are progressing effectively.

• Regularly assess and analyse supporter and donor data, using these insights to shape our strategy and activities. This includes monitoring engagement levels across various touch points, such as donating, volunteering, taking digital actions, or engaging with our communications, as well as evaluating segmentation and targeting of key audiences. Identify the data needed to inform decision-making and establish mechanisms to capture it effectively.

• Work with the Finance Operations Lead to make sure all supporter and donation data in our CRM is accurate, complete and up-to-date: this includes ensuring that Gift Aid claims are regularly made, donation data is regularly reconciled with our finance system, that we have a holistic picture of our supporters, and we have a regular programme of data cleansing in place.

• Ensure our donation processes are optimised: allowing us to minimise any possible friction on our donation pages and increase the percentage of those going on to make a donation. Ensuring that we have processes in place to capture abandoned baskets and failed payments, and any technical issues which could disrupt our ability to collect payments are monitored and resolved quickly, working with our technical partners or external experts where necessary.

• Oversee the development of any new donation pages or donor data collection forms: whether those are created in-house or by an external consult or agency.

• Make sure THL UK team members are getting what they need from our CRM and technical solutions. Ensuring that they are using systems correctly and consistently, to avoid poor practices which might result in bad data or sub-optimal functionality. Including access and user permissions, notifications and alerts for new donors and donations, training and support, and access to dashboards and reports needed to inform their work.

• Manage any external support required to optimise our CRM and technological solutions: including our CRM partner, payment processing partner and any additional consultants or third parties. Work with them to make sure any technical issues or significant architectural changes are addressed.

• Provide day-to-day support to our Digital Fundraiser: offering advice and guidance,  working with them on campaigns and communications to help us achieve the goals as set out in our digital fundraising strategy, including regular pushes for key income streams such as regular giving.

• Make sure we optimise any available budget to increase acquisition and conversion to help us achieve our strategic goals.

• Keep colleagues up-to-date on our digital fundraising plans and make sure those plans are fed into our organisation-wide planning tools.

• Look for opportunities for technology to enhance fundraising at THL UK, including use of AI.

In addition:

• Attending relevant events and conferences as necessary: whether to increase your learning, engage with peers in the animal protection or fundraising sectors, or to help raise our profile and support our wider fundraising efforts.

• Helping drive understanding of and engagement with fundraising across the organisation, with staff, volunteers and trustees: sharing updates through presentations, workshops, written communications, or other effective formats to keep the wider team informed on fundraising progress. 

• Participating in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation.

• Help us make THL UK an inclusive workplace where employees and supporters are proud to be members of the movement

• Demonstrate commitment to creating a stronger and more effective animal protection movement through inclusion and belonging.Recognising the need for all of us to do better for social justice on a personal and organisational level.

• Attending in-person team workshops several times a year.

• Performing any other duties assigned by the Head of Development.

For full details of the role, including the key competencies we see as the the most important requirements for being successful in this position, please visit our website by following the 'Apply via Website' button.

Hours:

This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday.

From 1st July 2024 we are piloting a four day working week across the whole of the UK organisation. The pilot is planned to run for 12 months, at which point a decision will be made by our Board of Trustees as to whether this will become permanent. Success of the trial relies on the organisation being able to achieve the same or improved level of impact in four working days as five, with staff experiencing either the same or improved levels of wellbeing.

During the four day week pilot, working hours for this position will be reduced to 30 hours per week, to be worked across Monday to Thursday, with no reduction in salary. This will be a temporary change to the contractual terms for the successful candidate. The appointed person must be prepared to increase their working hours to 37.5 hours per week if a return to a five-day working week is decided. In the event that THL UK considers before the end of the trial period that the trial is having an adverse operational impact, we reserve the right to bring the trial to end on one month’s notice.

Good to know:

You will have access to:

• ​A fully remote work environment and team (all equipment is provided)
• A 4 day working week (note: this is a year long pilot until July 2025 when its continuation will be assessed)
• 25 days leave plus Public Holidays (reduced proportionately during four day week trial)
• ​Flexible working hours
• ​A workplace pension
• An annual learning and development budget
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing 
• £25 per month reimbursement towards home working costs

At The Humane League UK, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.

For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Digital Fundraising Lead salary please the attached document.

All applicants need to be:

1. ​Fluent in written and spoken English.
2. ​Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK).
3. ​Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

The Process:

All applicants will be contacted within one week of the closing date to let you know if you have been successful in reaching the next stage.

Our full interview process comprises of the following stages:

• A skills test to give us an opportunity to see your skills in action (completed remotely).
• Join an online interview (via video call) so we can learn more about each other.
• Final Interview (via video call as above)

For full details of our recruitment process please see the attached document. 

Job Description: Programme Manager – UK Reads

Location: Remote (must be based in London)
Contract: Freelance, 12 months
Hours: Part-time
Rate: £130 per day

About UK Reads

UK Reads is dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to develop strong literacy skills. We work with children and young people in low-income communities, delivering school partnerships, literacy workshops, writing activities, and parent advocacy sessions that empower families to support their child’s learning journey.

As the UK branch of the World Literacy Foundation, our mission is to tackle educational inequality by providing children with books, literacy resources, and the skills needed to succeed. Our work helps children develop a love for reading, improve academic outcomes, and build confidence in their communication abilities.

We partner with schools, youth organisations, and community groups to deliver high-quality literacy interventions that engage children and young people, promote creativity, and strengthen their ability to express themselves.

The Role

UK Reads is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and motivated Programme Manager to take ownership of the administration, coordination, and growth of our literacy programmes. This role involves recruiting schools, managing relationships with educators and facilitators, ensuring the smooth delivery of literacy support activities, and expanding our programme reach across the UK.

You will play a critical role in ensuring our programmes run efficiently, align with our strategic goals, and have a measurable impact on children’s literacy development. You will be the main point of contact for schools and delivery partners, ensuring our interventions are well-coordinated, effective, and engaging.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a small dynamic literacy charity and play a key role in helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds access the literacy support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Coordination & Administration

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of UK Reads’ literacy programmes.
• Working closely with the Communities and Delivery lead to manage logistics, including scheduling workshops, coordinating facilitators, and ensuring programme materials are delivered on time.
• Ensure smooth execution and delivery of all workshops, school-based activities, and parent support sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of school partnerships, programme participation, and impact data.
• Provide regular progress updates to the leadership team and funders.

School & Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively recruit and onboard schools to participate in UK Reads’ literacy programmes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, facilitators, and community organisations.
• Act as the main point of contact for schools, ensuring they receive the necessary support.
• Work closely with facilitators to ensure effective programme delivery and engagement.
• Develop partnerships with youth organisations, libraries, and local community groups to increase the programme’s reach.

Programme Growth & Development

• Identify opportunities to expand and enhance the programme’s impact.
• Develop new partnerships and initiatives to broaden UK Reads’ reach in underserved communities.
• Work with the fundraising team to provide impact reports, case studies, and data to support grant applications.
• Contribute to the development of new programme formats and content to engage different age groups and literacy levels.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Measurement

• Track programme effectiveness through data collection and feedback from schools, pupils, and facilitators.
• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the success of literacy interventions.
• Conduct post-programme assessments to understand the impact on children’s literacy skills and engagement.
• Use insights from evaluation to make programme improvements and enhance delivery.
• Ensure all reporting meets funder requirements and internal organisational goals.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Based in London with the ability to work remotely and travel when required.
• Strong programme coordination and administrative experience, ideally in education, literacy, or the charity sector.
• Experience working with schools, community groups, or youth organisations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage different audiences.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, capable of working independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot challenges in programme delivery.
• Experience in data collection, impact measurement, and programme evaluation.
• Passion for literacy development and a strong commitment to supporting children and young people.
• Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance or willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of education systems and challenges in low-income communities.
• Experience in programme development and partnership building.
• Familiarity with fundraising, grant reporting, and impact storytelling.
• Experience working in a freelance or remote capacity.
• Understanding of youth engagement strategies and innovative learning approaches.

Additional Information

• This is a part-time freelance role working 2-3 days per week on an initial 12 months contract.
• The role offers £130 per day.
• The position is remote, but candidates must be based in London to engage with schools and stakeholders.

Why Join UK Reads?

• Work with a fast-growing, mission-driven charity making a real impact on children’s literacy.
• Play a key role in expanding a vital literacy programme that reaches children in underserved communities.
• Have the freedom to shape and grow the programme, with opportunities to develop innovative approaches.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team passionate about making literacy accessible for all.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation to by Tuesday 18th March

If you are passionate about literacy education and making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are recruiting for an exciting new role:

• Participation and Networks Coordinator. 
• 28 hours per week at £15.00 an hour (Actual salary £21,840 -FTE £27,300).
• Fully remote with occasional prearranged in person meetings

This job is essentially about facilitating great conversations and then making sure that the learning from those conversations has real life impact. It’s a special role and will influence everything we do as an organisation - so we are keen to have someone really fantastic in it. Every day will be different in this role but you will be responsible for:

• Growing and managing our network groups, including those for researchers, universities, professionals, support groups, PDAers themselves & family members.
• Noticing themes that emerge, and bringing together people from across networks to take action. This will include co- producing research, written information, video/podcasts and convening groups who are trying to influence change.
• Encouraging people in networks to understand and use their power and influence, resulting in more and better research about PDA, new ways to share best practice, and a better understanding of PDA generally.
• Managing and supporting change projects alongside people in networks.

To do this role, you’ll need to understand PDA, and be an enthusiastic, inclusive and engaging facilitator. You’ll need to be self- organised, trustworthy and good with deadlines. Excellent writing skills, the ability to adjust your communication style to meet the needs of your audience, as well as the ability to use or quickly learn to use different software are also essential. In addition you will have the skills to be able to credibly and effectively design and push forward projects involving everyone we work with, treating everybody with respect.

At the Personal Best Foundation, we believe in the power of sport to change lives. As the official charity of England Athletics, we are a young and ambitious charity focused on empowering young people from underserved communities across England. Our mission is simple: to change young lives through athletics. We run three interlinked programmes—Schools, Community, and Young Leaders that offer a clear pathway for children and young people to experience the transformational benefits of sport.

We are now seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join our dynamic, start-up team. This role will be pivotal in accelerating the growth of our pilot programmes and driving impactful, high-quality delivery across the country. If you're passionate about using sport for social good and have a track record in programme delivery, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of athletics-based programmes.
• Identify and manage a network of Locally Trusted Organisations (LTO’s) as our Delivery Partners.  
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and develop new partnerships to expand and accelerate programme reach.
• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement, refining processes to support future growth.

About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised, and collaborative individual with:

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience, ideally in start-up or early-stage settings.
• A passion for using sport to engage and empower young people, particularly from underserved communities.
• Proven leadership and the ability to inspire and manage relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and purpose-driven charity that is just beginning its journey to make a meaningful impact on young lives across England. You will have the chance to shape the future of our programmes, help accelerate their growth, and collaborate with passionate stakeholders to expand the Foundation’s reach and sustainability.

The post holder will be employed by England Athletics on behalf of Personal Best Foundation.

In return for your commitment, you will receive a range of benefits including: 

• 33 days annual leave inc. Bank Holidays (pro-rated).
• Flexible working
• Membership of Company Personal Pension Plan with company contributions currently equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Life assurance
• Free private medical care with option of covering family members. 
• Health & Wellbeing support

If you are excited about the chance to contribute to the growth of a young charity and help expand impactful programmes, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 17th March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. 

Head of Post Award

£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 ensuring funding delivers real impact? Join us as Head of Post Award, where you’ll lead our post-award function, ensuring the successful delivery of grants that transform grassroots sports facilities.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you’ll provide strategic oversight of our Post Award function, manage a high-performing team, and ensure compliance, value for money, and long-term sustainability across all funded projects. You’ll also help shape our Post-Award strategy, working closely with senior leadership and external partners.

Key responsibilities

· Lead the post-award function, ensuring effective grant delivery and alignment with strategic priorities.

· Oversee post-award processes and systems, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to maximise impact.

· Develop insightful reports and track key performance indicators to measure success and improve funding outcomes.

· Manage the post-award budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

What are we looking for?

· Educated to HND/Degree standard, preferably in Sports or Community Development, we’re looking for candidates with proven experience leading grant management or post-award functions, including team leadership,

· Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight and financial sustainability.

· Ability to build and manage high-level relationships with funders and stakeholders.

· Experience advising senior leadership and shaping strategic direction.

· Expertise in developing impact reports and optimising grant processes.

If you're data-driven, skilled in analysis, reporting, and performance tracking, and passionate about sports and community development, this is your chance to make a real difference in a role that blends leadership, strategy, and impact.

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: Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 09:00am

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.

Team: Solution Delivery

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible working options available

Salary: Up to £48,444 per year

Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Lead Developer:

- Assist in the development of new systems including designing, implementing, maintaining and updating systems

- Drive the full life cycle of software development in an Agile fashion within the scrum process

- Create low-level design specifications and implement these

- Amending and refactoring of moderately complex programs / scripts

- Undertake hands-on coding and carry out regular code reviews and provide feedback

- Ensure all assigned development work, upgrades and support requests are dealt with

- Assess new technologies as they become available and determine where they might support the work of the organisation

About the Solution Delivery team:

- The Solution Delivery team sit within the IT Department as the group responsible for new software development, configuration and deployment, including 3rd line support.

- Formed of 9 individuals with a variety of backgrounds and skills in the Microsoft stack, the team tackle challenges from small new websites to multi-year projects to replace software systems

What we’re looking for in our Lead Developer:

- Achieved proficiency in programming/software development or gained experience in another development skill involving system implementation and comprehensive training in programming

- Extensive .Net development experience, preferably using agile methodology

- Ability to understand complex problems and break them down into a set of user requirements

- A good understanding of information systems concepts and practice and the software development life cycle

- Experience of designing systems and communicating that design, providing direction to others to implement the design, and monitoring/following up progress against targets

- A customer-focused individual who can communicate at both the technical and non-technical level

- A self-starter with evidence of analytical ability and attention to detail

- Someone who is confident to work with a remote development team across the UK

- Someone who is confident to work with developers and other skilled professionals from outside the organisation

- Experience in managing projects from start to finish, ideally on a broad spectrum of projects

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 19th March 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 31st March 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening (possible)

3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Head of Health Services (Fracture Liaison Services)

Full Time | Permanent | £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits | Location: Remote

We’re a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation, raising awareness and demanding change for the 3.5 million people who live with osteoporosis in the UK We influence care by putting osteoporosis at the top of the public health agenda, driving up standards of care and closing the care gap. We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

We are looking for an experienced strategic leader in health services influencing at a local and national level to lead a major new Fracture Liaison Service implementation programme to develop our existing local support offer into a systematic, national brokering effort which can be delivered at scale.

Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) are the world standard for preventing further life changing fractures once a person has suffered their first broken bone. We’ve succeeded in getting FLS mandated in England and Wales, and we are now poised to play an ambitious, pro-active role in the rollout of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in England and to work with services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to embed high quality FLS. This is an exciting new role to lead our work to support the roll out of universal, high quality FLS, preventing 74,000 fractures over the next five years, including 31,000 life-threatening hip fractures.

You will develop and manage an ambitious programme to influence and support the implementation of new FLS across the UK, developing and rolling out a major new FLS implementation programme to achieve 100% FLS coverage in England by 2030 ensuring FLS meet recognised quality standards.

Working with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and Health Boards, you will use data and analysis to make the case for FLS to local commissioners, providing the support and tools local clinical leaders need to secure agreement for implementing FLS in their area.

You will also lead the charity’s work with all nations around monitoring FLS delivery, and supporting improvement of existing FLS, to achieve recognized standards of good practice to achieve our aim of enabling access to high quality FLS for everyone regardless of where they live.

Reporting to the Director of Services, Influencing and Innovation, you will lead the service improvement team and be a member of the Leadership Team, playing a key role in strategic and operational decision making for the whole organisation.

• Are you an experienced leader with an exceptional track record in health service influencing at a regional or national scale?
• Do you have a deep rooted understanding and proven extensive experience of working with ICBs and/or Health Boards to develop, implement or improve health services?
• Do you have a strong understanding of data collection and analysis for health service improvement?

If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Remote

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answering the supporting questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

No agencies please – we are currently committed to sourcing candidates directly for this position and any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date and so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can

Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is 25 March 2025 (5pm). First round interviews expected to be 4 April 2025.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

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Deaf Unity is seeking an experienced evaluation specialist to support evaluation of the charity’s projects, community activity and services.

Our activities engage a broad range of beneficiaries, participants and stakeholders: deaf students and employees; our local deaf community in London; and many different stakeholders – universities, employers and local councils – working with us to remove the barriers that disadvantage deaf people and prevent access to opportunity. 

The overall aim of this commission is to equip Deaf Unity with a practical, effective evaluation framework and plan enabling us to capture and analyse our impact across the full range of our activities. We require this in order (i) to improve the design and delivery of our services and activities, on an ongoing basis and (ii) to evidence the charity’s impact and the difference we are making in people’s lives, helping us to make a more powerful case for change and to recruit new funders and partners.  

Deaf Unity: mission and purpose 

Deaf Unity is a deaf-led charity, based in London, that works to empower, nurture and train deaf individuals. Our particular focus is on three main points of transition that are pivotal in enabling deaf people to realise their potential – and to thrive within and contribute fully to society. These transition points are: 

• leaving school to enter further/higher education 

• entering the workforce 

• progressing in the workplace 

We work with our community in London to identify the barriers deaf people face at every stage of this journey, empowering them to make informed choices and to succeed. We partner with stakeholders (universities, employers, voluntary sector partners) to decrease, overcome or eradicate these barriers altogether. 

From our home base in London, we work alongside our community and partners to develop and deliver new initiatives in response to clearly identified needs. We directly engage 300+ deaf people each year: inspiring and supporting school-leavers to take their first steps into higher education; empowering graduates and employees to navigate the world of work with confidence; and connecting deaf people with each other to build community, tackle isolation, mobilise around key issues and break down barriers to learning and employment. Sharing and dissemination of our work (including online to reach the national community) goes on to engage far greater numbers. 

Deaf Unity generates much of its income from providing interpreting and consultancy services and delivering training (British Sign Language and deaf awareness courses).  This activity fully aligns with our charitable mission and generates essential unrestricted funding to support our wider activities. 

Context for the commission 

In late 2023, the Board of Trustees agreed a forward plan, setting out the charity’s objectives and the activities we plan to deliver over the next 3-5 years. Our work is guided by 5 high-level, strategic objectives. We aim that by 2028:

1. Deaf Unity will have created in partnership with London schools a high-quality, effective careers advice pack/toolkit which can be accessed digitally by schools across the UK to inspire and support deaf learners on their FE/HE/vocational journey.

2. Deaf Unity will be providing a comprehensive package of support around employability, that is recognised and in use by 5 leading nationwide employers and by the National Union of Students (NUS). 

3.  We will be hosting in London a highly respected, impactful annual event for deaf people in work that is reaching 100 deaf people each year, directly or indirectly 

4. Deaf Unity will be able to evidence that the CIO is making a substantial positive difference in the lives of learners, students and employees - through quantitative and qualitative feedback including testimonials and case studies 

5. Our organisation will be stable, financially secure and resilient, supported by strong governance and management systems and effective partnership networks

This commission directly supports objective 4. 

In parallel with this, Deaf Unity will work with an Organisational Development consultant to make the transition from a freelance to an effective and well-managed PAYE staffing structure for the organisation, with strong systems and policies embedded across our teams.

This programme of development activity is kindly funded by Trust for London. 

In the course of the year Deaf Unity will also be working with a corporate partner offering pro-bono support to redevelop the website and advise on online course delivery. 

Overview of role 

The evaluation specialist will be required to support Deaf Unity’s CEO and Training & Services Manager in developing an appropriate evaluation framework and action plan to be applied across the breadth of the charity’s activities, with supporting materials (e.g. questionnaires; interview prompts; other approaches). This is in the context of projects that often serve the deaf community, where written responses to feedback forms/online surveys are not always appropriate. 

The consultant will support the leadership team to put in place training (not included in the fee) and systems to ensure that freelance teams delivering Deaf Unity’s project and training activities have the necessary understanding, guidance and confidence to support effective monitoring and evaluation of these activities. 

Elements of Deaf Unity’s work to be included in this framework are:

• interventions designed to support deaf people in successfully navigating key points of transition 

• regular community activity: we are keen to assess e.g. the wellbeing and community-building aspects of Deaf Unity’s programmes 

• learners’ experiences of our training courses 

• formative evaluation: ensuring that new issues, lived experience and insights emerging through our regular community programmes feed into the charity’s plans and methodologies 

We are keen to adopt relevant technology solutions to strengthen our evaluation systems and processes, and to integrate these with existing systems (e.g. CRM) wherever possible. 

Schedule 

We aim to start work on this evaluation project in April 2025, completing by end November 2025. We expect most of the work to be carried out in the first 4 months, with light-touch support thereafter. The evaluator will be required to work flexibly throughout this period and this will be negotiated with you on appointment, bearing in mind your other commitments. 

Time commitment: Expected approx. 10 days in total 

Fees: Fixed fee is £4,500 inclusive of VAT and expenses 

Specification 

The evaluator will - 

• Guide development of a suitable evaluation framework and supporting action plan for  Deaf Unity’s year-round activity, to ensure that appropriate, relevant data and feedback are captured and analysed at relevant stages of delivery 

• Support the training of staff and volunteers, to equip teams with the necessary skills and competencies in inviting and capturing feedback 

• Advise on mechanisms for feeding community feedback into ongoing content and programme development/creation – and evidencing this process 

• Advise on and support the introduction of appropriate technology/systems to support monitoring, evaluation and reporting 

• Have due regard throughout the process to Deaf Unity’s charitable objects, so as to ensure that the evaluation process as a whole provides meaningful insights into the charity’s success in meeting these aims. 

Person specification 

Essential

• Evidenced skills and experience in evaluating the impact of activities and projects of this kind - from inception to final reporting 

• Experience of designing and implementing successful approaches to collecting data and feedback, that encourage input from a range of audiences/communities 

• Technically proficient, with experience of using modern technologies and methodologies to support and strengthen data collection, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

• Exceptional communication and strong facilitation skills, coupled with sensitivity and a commitment to confidentiality; comfortable engaging with staff, participants, learners, and partners. 

• Ability to produce evaluations that not only support funding requirements but also inform future decision-making and strategic planning. 

Desirable 

• An understanding of the operating context of a charity such as ours, that is reliant on mixed income streams including fees, public grants and charitable grants. 

• Some knowledge of British Sign Language 

It is anticipated that you’ll work remotely with occasional attendance at Deaf Unity events/programmes.

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, please submit an application of no more than 1000 words detailing your relevant experience and qualifications; two or more examples of past, comparable roles you have successfully completed and your interest in the project.  Please provide details of two referees.

Please submit this by 5pm on 7 April 2025. Please use “Evaluation Application” as your title.

This will be a Freelance contract. You will be responsible for paying your own Tax and NI contributions.

Interviews will be held online in the week commencing 14th or 21st April 2025 

Deaf Unity celebrates diversity and opportunity. We strive to ensure the deaf Community and its members have access to the same opportunities as those in wider society and the same chances to contribute their talent and skills to the workforce. We will guarantee an interview for all deaf applicants to this role who meet the essential criteria. 

About Planet Patrol:

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.

We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent. 

Community & Events Co-ordinator

Role details: Remote with travel expected regularly around the UK and potentially abroad on occasion.

Salary: £28,000 FTE

Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days)

Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.

Overview:

We’re seeking a dedicated Community & Events Co-ordinator to lead and nurture our vibrant network of volunteers—our “Community Guardians”—who serve as local advocates and citizen scientists. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind volunteer engagement and training, ensuring our Community Guardians are well-equipped to collect vital environmental data and champion our mission in their local communities. You will also forge strong relationships with our Reps, trusted partners who deliver regular activity-based litter picks and water quality testing, and support the organisation of inspiring events that connect communities, public audiences, and brand partners. If you’re a people person, with great project management skills and a love for travel - this could be the perfect role for you!

Key responsibilities:

● Volunteer Engagement: Develop, manage, and inspire a dynamic community of volunteers. Ensure that Community Guardians and Reps feel supported, valued, and equipped to drive local change.

● Partnership & Rep Management: Collaborate closely with our Reps to plan and execute high-quality events. Provide guidance to ensure every event reflects Planet Patrol’s mission and delivers tangible impact.

● Event Co-ordination: Organise and manage corporate and community events from conception to execution. Utilise strong project management skills, working closely with the Partnerships Manager where appropriate, to oversee logistics, budgets, and outcomes.

● Communications: Represent Planet Patrol at events and through our digital platforms. Share the impactful stories of our Community Guardians and Reps, enhancing public engagement and amplifying our message.

● Performance Monitoring: Track and report on community engagement initiatives, using data and feedback to refine strategies and ensure ongoing success.

● Administrative Support: Maintain up-to-date volunteer records in our CRM and ensure compliance with GDPR. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the wider team.

Role requirements:

● A natural people person with proven experience in coordinating community-based activities.

● Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

● Passion for environmental causes, particularly in reducing pollution and protecting waterways.

● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

● Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and networks within local communities.

● Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and abroad to engage with volunteers and partners. Some weekend working required.

● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

● A full UK driving license would be preferred.

What We Offer:

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close on midnight Sunday 16 March. First stage interviews will be held on Thursday 20 March.

Find out more at https://planetpatrol.co/

If you are experienced in working with people with disabilities and are looking to utilise your skills at a national assistance dog charity, this could be the role for you.

Canine Partners’ mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to
improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a talented Disabilities Assessment Manager to join our dedicated Operations Team.

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.

What you will do:

This unique role sits at the heart of our organisation, where you will manage applications from people with disabilities for Canine Partners’ dogs. Your role within the applications team is pivotal to the journey for those applying for an assistance dog. Using excellent communication skills, you will manage all applications for Canine Partners' dogs from initial contact, through to assessment and decision making, ensuring collection of adequate information regarding applicants to facilitate matching with the best suited dog.

Leading a small team, you will assess applicants, lead applications panel meetings, manage our communications with applicants, support, train and manage our network of contracted Occupational Therapists. You will also oversee any reopening of our waiting list, ensuring a fair and transparent process. Working collaboratively across our operations team, you will assist our dog training and partnership teams to establish how best to support our applicants and partners throughout their application and subsequent time with our amazing dogs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of people with varying conditions and disabilities, alongside our specially trained dogs. No day is the same and is perfect for someone who wants to support our clients during a key part of their journey.

What we’re looking for:

• Understanding of human disabilities and associated care needs.
• Experience in training, teaching, instructing or guiding others of all abilities.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, using empathy and understanding to interact with a wide range of people.
• The ability to have difficult conversations and make challenging decisions.
• Physical ability or knowledge on handling large breed dogs (training can be provided).
• People management skills.
• ICT skills (MS Office etc.)
• Willing and able to learn Canine Partners’ dog handling methods and learn how to instruct beneficiaries in this handling.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

We can offer you:

• 33 days annual leave allowance (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Charity (occupational) sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Dog friendly offices
• Flexible working hours
• Mileage expenses (45p per mile)

This role can be delivered remotely from home; however, it is essential for you to have the ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role (including travel to some remote locations). Regular travel includes spending time at our National Training Centre in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (approx. every 2 to 3 weeks) with some national travel (South England, Scotland) to conduct assessments. Claimable expenses for business travel as required. We will provide a laptop and mobile phone for use in the role.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may choose to close this advertisement early should we find a suitable candidate or if we receive a high volume of applications. Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications. 

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

Location: Homebased with regular travel
Job Type: Part time, 22.5 hours (3 days per week, flexible but must meet the needs of team and clients)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,533 - £36,500 FTE (£20,119.80 - £21,900 pro-rated) per annum

You may also have experience in the following: Disability assessment, occupational health, Support dogs, Guide dogs, Disability support, Disability coordination, Dog Handling, Canine support, occupational therapy.

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