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Shape life-changing partnerships between veterans and assistance dogs. Lead dynamic fundraising initiatives that directly empower veterans battling mental health challenges.
Why VETERANS WITH DOGS?
We pioneer the UK’s first evidence-based assistance dog programme specifically for veterans with PTSD and other trauma related mental health conditions Every £25,000 raised trains a new assistance dog partnership – creating lifelong bonds that rebuild independence.
About the Role
As Community Fundraising and Events Manager, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape this pivotal role and drive our fundraising success. You'll lead our community and events fundraising efforts, establish lasting partnerships, and make a real difference to veterans' lives.
We're looking for a passionate, proactive, and innovative individual who thrives on making an impact. You'll bring creativity, strategic thinking, and a track record of successful fundraising to this role. Your expertise and ideas will be valued and listened to, and you'll have the full support of our CEO, staff team, and Board of Trustees.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a passionate team transforming lives, one wet nose at a time, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Community and Events Fundraising
- Develop and deliver creative community fundraising initiatives
- Promote challenge events and ensure positive fundraising experiences
- Collaborate on the delivery of an annual flagship fundraising event
- Showcase fundraising successes through various communication channels
Corporate and Community Partnerships
- Identify and nurture long-term relationships with local businesses
- Establish collaborative initiatives with schools, universities, and community organisations
Volunteer Management
- Build and retain a network of volunteers and ambassadors
- Organise volunteer resources for event delivery
Strategic Planning and Reporting
- Develop and execute a robust annual fundraising plan
- Report on income and evaluate partnership outcomes
Compliance and Administration
- Ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Conduct due diligence on speakers, suppliers, and prospect partners
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Experience of community and events fundraising
- Experience managing volunteers and fostering stakeholder relationships
- Planning and delivering innovative fundraising events
- Proficiency in digital fundraising and marketing
Desirable Experience
- Working with veterans, mental health organisations, or assistance dog charities
- Launching new community fundraising initiatives
- Existing network of business contacts in the local area
Skills
- Highly IT literate (including CRM systems, preferably Salesforce)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven
- Team player with a positive, ambitious, and proactive attitude
Knowledge
- Principles of effective fundraising from multiple income streams
- Effective marketing, communications, and engagement strategies
- Gold-standard cultivation and stewardship plans for relationship fundraising
- UK charity law and fundraising regulations
Other Requirements
- Commitment to our mission, values, and cause
- Enhanced DBS check and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Generous pension scheme
- 28 days' annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays
- Dog-friendly office environment and supportive team culture
Apply Now
Ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Apply today and be part of a passionate team transforming lives, one wet nose at a time!
First Interview Date: 3/4/25 and 4/4/25 (via Teams call)
Second Interview Date: 17/4/25 (in person in our office in Exeter)
If you are a motivated and creative individual with a passion for people and fundraising, we encourage you to apply.
VETERANS WITH DOGS celebrates UK Armed Forces veterans – lived experience of military service is valued but not essential. We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with hidden disabilities.
To improve the quality of life for Veterans who are living with mental health disorders with the support of assistance dogs





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Do you want to help build a world where everyone feels part of a community?
Do you have passion and creativity for social media and communications as tools to bring people together?
Do you believe in the power of communication in building inclusive communities?
If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!
We’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Administrator to strengthen T&T’s existing links into Bermondsey and Rotherhithe: taking ownership of social media and promotion, enhancing our reach into minoritised communities, building our communications platforms and driving engagement, celebrating existing projects and activities, highlighting news and supporting new projects to thrive.
What we do
Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16. Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 138 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with volunteering and other accessible activities for all members of the community.
T&T carries out a wide range of activities and events, but we need support and growing our voice. We have made some big changes in our ways of working since Covid, shifting and responding to community need and sector landscape. We intend to keep working flexibly to deliver the most impactful work possible and build our reach across social media, digital newsletters, website updates, while maintaining traditional communication like community noticeboards. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that local people know about what we do, connect with our services and activities, and join us in celebrating our successes.
The role
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
· Maintaining social media accounts, website, regular newsletters and promotional materials in close collaboration with programme teams
· Collaborating with management team to create effective, engaging reports to a range of funders and other stakeholders
· Leading on community fundraising initiatives with management team support
· Maintaining a unified tone and thematic approach across all media and marketing platforms
About you
You have a track record of developing and delivering excellent marketing / communication programmes in the third sector. You’re a seasoned content creator with experience of a range of online platforms and tools. You have an outward-looking approach and are passionate about building community buy-in. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities. You might have experience of crowdsourcing or other types of income generation. You are passionate about the power of community to connect and support people.
About us
We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15 mostly part-time workers with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of community. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a strong and innovative organisation which has solidified its reach and impact in recent years.
This role is 2.5 days per week, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend working. Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email recruitment @ time and talents .org. uk with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.
The closing date is 09:00 Wednesday 23 October 2024
TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online through CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.
IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without one.
INTERVIEWS: First round interviews will take place week commencing 24th March 2025.
We are looking to recruit an energetic, proactive and relentlessly organised person to coordinate, manage and deliver the Sickle Cell Family Retreat. This is an educational and exciting holistic experience for around 30 families who have at least one child aged between 6 and 15 years old who lives with sickle cell disorder.
The 2025 Family retreat will take place from Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August 2025 at Whitemoor Lakes near Lichfield. The post holder must be available on these dates and be willing to stay overnight.
The retreat takes around 200 hours to plan (including post-retreat wrap up and evaluation). Delivery, which is in addition to these hours, happens over three days.
This role involves overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the Family Retreat, from planning and logistics to on-the-ground management and post-event reporting. Responsibilities include managing the applications process to ensure a broad spread of families are able to attend, retreat promotion and preparation, budgeting, coordinating volunteers, on-site management during the retreat, and evaluation and reporting.
The role centres on delivering a well-organised, safe, and impactful retreat experience for families, handling everything from planning to event weekend leadership and follow-up. Full details are in the Job description and person specification
This is mainly a home based role, with occasional meetings in the London office (NW10), and a stay during the event on site at Whitemoor Lakes.
To Apply :
Complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website. by Friday 28th February at 6pm
Interviews will take place on 17th March 2025 by Microsoft Teams.
We support and represent people affected by sickle cell disorder.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Working Hours: Part-time – 18 hours per week
Salary: £19,656 per annum (£40,950 FTE based on a 37.5-hour week)
Base: Home-based with occasional travel
About Us
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led organisation that promotes independence, choice and quality of life for teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions. We empower individuals to take control of their health, access opportunities and contribute to their communities.
Rooted in the social model of disability, our work is driven by collaboration, lived experience, and evidence-based practice. Together, we champion choice, inclusion and better services for our community.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance. The CEO will be the public face of the organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholders, advocating for the voice of adults with muscle-weakening conditions and driving the organisation’s strategic vision.
This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone with lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions to shape the future of a dynamic and impactful organisation. You will ensure the charity’s sustainability, provide operational oversight and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, staff and beneficiaries to meet the priorities of our community.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver and implement the strategic vision of the organisation.
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Represent Pathfinders as its public face, advocating for the needs and voices of adults with muscle-weakening conditions in public, media, and campaign spaces.
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Build partnerships and networks across sectors, fostering collaboration to support our mission.
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Work with trustees to oversee governance, ensure statutory compliance and risk management - building a culture of open communication with the trustees.
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Build teamwork and co-operation within the Charities Management Team
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Manage an appropriate risk management policy and ensure all policies are relevant and up to date.
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Oversee fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable income, working across diverse funding streams.
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Manage organisational finances, including budget preparation, financial oversight, and reporting to the Board and funding bodies.
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Be responsible for budgeting and oversee payroll, HR and contracts.
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Be able to manage projects and add extra project delivery capacity when needed.
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Foster a positive and inclusive culture among staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Pathfinders’ mission and values.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions
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CEO experience, or equivalent within a large organisation
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Experience of successfully working with Boards in order to ensure the current and future success of the organisation
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Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting and risk assessment.
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Experience in fundraising, securing income from a range of sources (e.g., trusts, corporate sponsors, and community support).
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Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, data protection and compliance requirements.
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Excellent communication skills, with experience of building relationships with stakeholders and engaging with diverse audiences.
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Understanding of human resources and personnel management.
Desirable Attributes:
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Confidence in public speaking and in writing, with the ability to represent the organisation in high-profile spaces.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to identify trends and opportunities to advance the charity’s mission.
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Empathy, adaptability and a collaborative approach to leadership.
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Proficiency in IT tools and financial software.
Our Values:
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is built on the principles of:
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Enabling and encouraging independence.
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Being user-led and collaborative.
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Rooted in the social model of disability.
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Valuing shared lived experiences.
What We Offer
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A unique leadership opportunity within a values-driven, user-led organization.
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Flexible, home-based working arrangements.
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The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with muscle-weakening conditions.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your lived experience, leadership skills and vision for the role. Applications close on Tuesday 11th March at 6pm.
In your cover letter, please detail how you meet the person specification and detail your lived experience, leadership and vision for the role. The cover letter should be no more than two pages.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Children and Young People's Service Manager
· Hours: 28 per week (negotiable working pattern across Monday to Friday)
· Negotiable working pattern across Monday-Friday
· Occasional evening and weekend work
· Contract: Temporary fixed term until 31st March 2026 (potential of extension subject to funding availability)
· Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata)
· Location: Gwent wide (based at a Cyfannol Hwb, negotiable with options of Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny)
· Internal secondments considered
· Participation in tier 3 on call rota (paid)
· All staff must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the service
· Agile - working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Purpose of the post: To lead on the development and delivery of high quality, trauma informed, person led VAWDASV services for Children and Young People at Cyfannol Women's Aid.
Specific Responsibilities:
· Member of the Senior Management Team, key contributor to bringing Cyfannol's Vision, Mission and Values to life
· Collaborate with the Director of Support Services and other Service Managers, contributing to the development and delivery of both the Organisational Strategy and the Support Services Strategy
· Lead on creating a safe, supportive and explorative space within your own team and the wider organisation
· Lead the CYP team in an inclusive, engaging and empowering way (including recruitment, induction, supervision, training, development) supporting and coaching them to do likewise with their team members
· Oversee the service for children and young people, ensuring that they are at their centre of their own support, are fundamental to service design and to influencing the wider VAWDASV sector
· Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager in providing reports and returns to grant funders
· Collaborating with the Senior leadership and Senior Management Team in the development and sustainment of future services
· Manage the budget for your area effectively, acting as Budget Holder, meeting frequently with the Finance Team to review income and expenditure and manage under/overspend
· Manage operational obligations linked to funding contracts
· Lead compliance and continual improvement of CYP services through policy, procedure, internal audit procedures and external quality standards
· Oversee Safeguarding for CYP services, complying with internal and external policy and legislation, and ensuring the team awareness of their safeguarding responsibilites
· Oversee risk management compliance within CYP services in terms of both the team's safety and that of the individuals using our services
· Lead the development and oversee effective relationships across statutory, voluntary and community partners and referral agents
· Oversee keeping abreast of current research and good practice in relation to working with CYP's affected by VAWDASV and manage implications for services
· Communicate on your area of operation, sharing outcomes, achievements, gaps and feedback to our SLT, our Board of Trustees and external stakeholders where appropriate
· Undertake any other reasonable duties as required
General:
Contribute to the:
· Development and achievement of our Vision, Mission and Objectives
· Promotion of our values, culture and aspirations
· Creation of a safe, supportive and explorative working environment
· Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
· Upholding of our Polices and Procedures
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 26th February 2025
Interview Dates: 6th and/or 7th March 2025
Important note: In the ‘personal statement’ section of the application form, ensure you detail how you meet the essential and /or desirable criteria that is ‘assessed in application form/cv’ on the Person Specification table. – This is important in our shortlisting process
This role is open to everyone (it is not restricted by any gender)
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Communications, Campaigns, Marketing & Design Officer
Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust, Thames Community Hub, Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £28,000 / 30,000 FTE (Pro rata 14- 21 hrs per week)
Location: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Contract: 3 months with further 6 months pending funding (maternity cover)
Start date: tbc
Thames Life Community Development Trust:
Thames Life began in October 2017 as Thames Ward Community Project, with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to combine a community organising and asset-based approach to one of the most deprived areas in the UK (Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards) and also an area of rapid development and regeneration. The project was tasked to establish a resident-led community development trust leading to the establishment of a charity in June 2020.
Thames Life is a charitable company and transforming the area into a place that people are proud of, where they can see a positive and exciting future and feel able to influence and shape the changes that are taking place over the next decade and beyond. Thames Life is laying the foundations for a community that has a strong identity and sense of common purpose; that takes great pride in the rich diversity of its residents; that feels it can shape its own future rather than simply be on the receiving end of decisions made elsewhere; that is better prepared to meet the challenges of major physical and demographic changes over the coming years; and that is determined to play its part in transforming services.
Purpose: The Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Officer will work with the CEO, resident trustees and the wider community to consolidate the communications infrastructure and ensure the promotion of resident voice through high quality communications, informed by regular community outreach. The postholder will use strong marketing, social media and communications skills to enable residents to become active and enterprising citizens, working together for the common good of existing and future communities. This post is funded by Trust for London.
Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards: The residents of Barking and Dagenham have a number of complex challenges facing its residents: lack of opportunity, economic precarity, housing insecurity and homelessness, high rates of domestic violence, and significantly higher levels of deprivation and unemployment than almost any other London borough. Thames View and Riverside Wards reflect these adversities. Barking Riverside Ward has a higher-than-average instance of domestic violence and obesity amongst children in reception in comparison with other wards. It also has 80.6% Black, Asian and Multi Ethnic (BAME) population, with Thames View Ward having 76.4% BAME population. Thames View Ward has the second highest instance of unemployment benefit-related claimants across the borough wards with 64.6% of residents living in deprived households.
Social cohesion has been a major problem over the last twenty years as the Borough has been transformed from a white working-class area to a multi-racial part of Greater London. The next twenty years will bring another massive change, as large tracts of derelict land along the River Thames are reclaimed and developed to build 20,000 new homes on the Riverside site alone and close to 4,000 on the Thames Road redevelopment programme.
Main responsibilities:
Strategic leadership and campaigns
· Work with the CEO to develop/deliver comms strategies across the entire spectrum of resident-led communications disciplines including: media and public relations, internal comms, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, digital and social media and production of materials.
· Report on and analyse all aspects of communications
· Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media
· Act as a ‘brand guardian’ ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications
· Identify issues that support a campaign focus and balance with mitigation of risk or benefit in regard to reputational status
· Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector generally and particularly changes to data protection, communications innovation, legislation, and codes of practice
Impact
· Work with the CEO to develop and implement an impact framework for the organisation to ensure the work we do connects well with our vision, mission and aims and can be easily measured, evidenced and communicated using simple and consistent data collection tools.
Marketing and design
· Take responsibility for researching and developing our marketing approach, delivering a simple marketing plan (either in conjunction with or as part of an expanded communications strategy) focused on how we raise awareness of, and engagement with, Thames Life and its associated projects and activities among residents locally, including appropriate KPIs to measure performance.
Newsletter and other Publications
· Oversee production of community newspaper (River View) and support resident editorial board. Lead on all aspects of production, design and distribution and liaise with funders as necessary to negotiate content etc.
· Design, copy-write and distribute regular e-bulletins to promote publications, programme activities, events and other key information
· Oversee the management of our database
· Lead on copywriting and production of marketing materials and key publications including Annual Review.
Website
· Take responsibility for the development and management of the website and blog, including generating content, making improvements to functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance.
Social media
· Manage and expand social media presence, sourcing and sharing newsworthy information from across Thames Life’s activities.
· Produce regular reports detailing social media activity to share with staff and steering group members
Publicity and media
· Increase the organisation’s profile across a range of media outlets, and with influencers and organisations
· Act as a spokesperson when necessary
· Develop relationships with target media representatives
· Write releases, articles and statements
· Respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics
· Supervise and advise other staff members and trustees in their drafting of communications plans and statements
· Identify opportunities for Thames Life programmes/activity to be nominated for awards
Internal communications
· Enhance communications with colleagues and develop an understanding of Thames Life’s work and needs of its users
· Provide training to staff on branding where necessary and ensure staff are well briefed on key communications issues
· Analyse all aspects of communications on a quarterly basis and prepare a report to present
Staff and supplier management
· Manage any volunteers and interns
· Manage relationships with suppliers of services essential to communication work
Other
· Take an active role in Thames Life’s external events and campaigns
· Support Thames Life’s fundraising, services, education and public affairs activities
· Participate in cross-functional projects
· Reach out to residents across the whole community, listening to and recording their views, building relationships with those who want to get involved, encouraging participation with a view to generating and supporting local action and campaigns.
Person specification:
Applicants will be assessed through a combination of application form, personal statement and interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS
Subject of relevance to community work, strategic communications or marketing
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EXPERIENCE
Experience of managing websites and social media profiles
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Experience of producing and editing short promotional videos for use on social media
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Able to demonstrate previous experience of work in a community setting in areas with high levels of poverty/disadvantage
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Able to demonstrate previous experience of campaigning; customer and public relations; social and market research; journalism and media; sales and merchandising; business and marketing
✓
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent communication skills – able to translate issues into opportunities for action and build successful well-defined campaigns led by local people
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Functionally literate, able and willing to keep written and electronic records
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Capable computer user including email, word processing, social media, basic Excel spreadsheets.
✓
Able to work constructively in team situations
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Knowledge of WordPress or similar website creation platform and content management system.
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Knowledge of Mailchimp or similar marketing platform
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Knowledge of Hootsuite or similar social media management platform
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Knowledge of local area
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PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES
Self-organised and with high level of self-motivation to achieve in the role and work independently
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Versatile and flexible approach to work. Able to manage own time effectively and work anti-social hours (evenings, weekends) as necessary
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Personal integrity. Willing to be accountable and adhere to a Code of Conduct, understand confidentiality and Data Protection issues.
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Able to take challenge and criticism and deal with setbacks
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Respectful, open, and sensitive to others’ history and experience. Sensitive to local cultures and languages. Positively committed to anti-discriminatory practice and social justice and actively promote diversity
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Able to overcome negative and apathetic attitudes – motivate, inspire and enjoy and value helping others achieve and develop their potential (shows persistence and determination to achieve results)
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Committed to self-development and learning: able to apply, transfer and build on what they do. Willing to support the learning of others
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Demonstrates insight, experience, and resourcefulness - understands the context and practice of community action.
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Terms and Conditions:
Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust
Timescale: We would like to appoint the Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Manager as soon as possible. This is a part time post, initially until 31st May 2025, with plans for renewal until December 2025 (maternity cover) pending the securing of wider organisational funding. During that time we will seek to expand the team and implement sustainable long-term changes. We need an experienced Communications and Marketing Officer to help us take this project to the next level.
Supervision and support: The Communications and Marketing Officer will be accountable to the CEO. S/he will be supported by the board of trustees and a wider resident steering group, including people with relevant experience of communications, marketing and community organising.
Equal opportunities: Thames Life is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. We adhere to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by Thames Life, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.
Closing date for applications: tbc
Interviews: tbc
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Key leadership role within the senior management team
- Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction
About Our Client
Doncaster Deaf Trust is dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for individuals who are deaf, have communication difficulties, or learning disabilities. The Trust's vision is to be a national leader in achieving outstanding outcomes and improving lives through a focus on leadership, innovation, inclusivity, quality, perseverance, and fostering a positive, accountable culture.
Core Values:
- Leadership: Empowering individuals to go the extra mile.
- Innovation: Shaping a better future through creativity and action.
- Inclusivity: Valuing diversity and promoting equality.
- Quality: Striving for continuous improvement.
- Perseverance: Overcoming obstacles with a can-do attitude.
- Positive Culture: Fostering accountability, honesty, and collaboration.
Doncaster Deaf Trust have robust and fit-for-purpose finance systems in place, which the new appointment will continue operating with and, where possible, further develop. The finance team is proficient in their field and eager to continue progressing through their CPD. The Director will manage the Finance department, ensuring the continued efficiency of financial services while supporting senior leadership, Governors, and Trustees.
Job Description
The Director of Finance role has arisen due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director. This position will lead the Finance department, ensuring efficient financial services and providing strategic support to senior leadership, Governors, and Trustees. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgets, financial planning, procurement, compliance, and managing a team, all while supporting the Trust's strategic goals and vision.
This role will play a key role within the senior executive team, leading finance operations and supporting the Trust's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include managing the finance department, preparing budgets, producing financial reports, and overseeing financial planning. You will ensure compliance with financial management standards, manage contracts, and provide financial advice to the CEO and Trustees. Additionally, you will lead the Finance Team, ensuring efficient financial operations across the Trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial operations, including management accounts, annual budget, and monthly reports.
- Support the implementation of the Trust's Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
- Provide financial advice and reports to senior leaders, Governors, and Trustees.
- Ensure effective management of staffing costs in collaboration with the HR team.
- Manage procurement processes, contracts, and ensure value for money.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Law, Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), and other regulations.
- Line manage the Finance Team, providing training and support.
The Successful Applicant
Essential:
- Accountancy qualification
- Strong budget management skills (strategic and day-to-day)
- Experience in educational/charity settings
- Senior leadership experience with line management responsibility
- Experience managing diverse teams
- Proficient in using SAGE and database systems
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT systems
- Ability to think strategically and pragmatically plan
- Experience with delegation and managing complex issues
- Commitment to safeguarding children & young people
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of ESFA funding guidance and Charity Law.
- Experience in the SEND sector
What's on Offer
Benefits of Working with Youngster Deaf Trust:
- 55 days annual leave including bank holidays (to be used during school holidays)
- Contributory Pension scheme
- Excellent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Free access to on-site gym
- Discounted childcare at Little Learners Day Nursery
- Westfield Health Cash Plan, covering Doctor line (24/7 GP access), Dental, Optical, and Prescription claims
The Trust are also planning to re-brand their name to reflect their ongoing growth and commitment to providing the best possible services. Join Doncaster Deaf Trust and help make a meaningful impact on the lives of those with communication difficulties and learning disabilities.
Doncaster Deaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 25th February; however, we encourage early submissions.
Contact
Nazmine Bedoyya
Quote job ref
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Head of HR
Post no: 624
Reporting to: CEO
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
This new role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR within Mind BLMK. The role will join the CEO and Head of Finance and Head of Operations as part of the Executive team. We require a strategic thinker who can align HR practices with our objectives, foster a positive culture, drive talent management and foster employee development.
Mind BLMK has a workforce of around 90 people and a small infrastructure to support us to deliver our valuable services to the community. The Head of HR will be hands on and supported by a HR assistant but will also work closely with other departments to ensure development and implementation of policies and programs that support Mind BLMKs goals.
About You
The successful candidate will have significant experience in managing talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits and employee relations, Minimum 2 years’ experience of strategic and hands on HR leadership and experience of securing engagement from staff, managers and department heads.
Key Duties
- Develop and implement HR strategies, processes and services aligned with our overall strategy and vision
- Lead the HR function and team
- Be a pro-active member of the Executive team
- Monitor, update, and advise staff and managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring that they are adhered to and effectively communicated across the organisation.
- Manage the production of relevant and timely information for managers and the Board of Trustees to include but not be limited to KPIs, timetables for appraisals, probation reviews, sickness management and equality and diversity statistics.
- To be the lead from the Executive team on the Workforce board sub-committee each quarter
- Ensure the monthly payroll process is completed
- Oversee
- recruitment, selection, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers. Review the methods used for recruitment to ensure they are relevant and effective.
- annual staff appraisal and staff survey processes.
- review, and consult re the provision of wellbeing support for staff.
- implementation and delivery of the learning and development plan to ensure that the workforce delivers service excellence, that the training is fit for purpose and meets the training needs of the organisation.
- provision of professional, timely and accurate HR advice to managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary cases and lead in more complex employee performance or disciplinary matters.
- Keep up to date with developments in employment related legislation for staff, freelancers and HR practices and contribute to own, teams and managers learning through effective communication and sharing of information.
- Maintain an effective workforce for HR department at HQ in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures, and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support, and development of the HR staff).
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on 24th February 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Position: Executive Assistant
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for an efficient and methodical self-starter to join our Governance and Executive Office (GEO) team in this varied role.
Delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you’ll be a core part of the team supporting our Executive Group and Board of Trustees, enabling them to operate effectively and continue to drive forward our work for the MS Community.
Liaising closely with senior colleagues across the MS Society, as well as key stakeholder and volunteers, you’ll be part of our EA Team. You will provide direct administrative support for two of our Executive Directors and help ensure that our Executive Group have the support they need.
You’ll have experience of a range of administrative tasks, including providing support for meetings and minute-taking, as well as delivering executive-level secretariat support.
As a key member of the GEO team, you’ll undertake specific projects relating to the requirements of the Governance and Executive Office and contribute to the overall delivery of the Governance and Executive Office team’s objectives.
Closing date for applications: 9 am Monday 3 March 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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Amazing Opportunity for Recent Graduates!
At The Elephant Group, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That’s where we come in. We’re on a mission to create fairer access to top universities for talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds. As our Programme Coordinator, you’ll play a varied and exciting role in helping us drive this change.
This is a chance to blend a love of delivering content to audiences via virtual and in person events with an enthusiasm for working with large groups of young people, schools and university partners. As well as this, you’ll have a flair for providing fantastic customer service with great project management, professional communication and organisation skills to juggle multiple events and programmes simultaneously. Lastly above all, you’ll have a passion for our mission to support young people to reach their full potential.
In the role, you’ll support our Head of Programmes in the delivery of our transformative programmes – Elephant Access and Meta Method. Programme Coordinators are at the heart of our programme delivery, taking an important role in managing our online and in-person activities including webinars, school visits, and larger events such as our annual Launch, Spring Conference, and Summer Academy events. They also support our evaluation including data gathering and analysis, and lead our social media strategy and PR.
We are a small charity with big plans. In 2024 we were short listed for the “Student Mobility Impact Award” and our inspiring CEO Jayne Taylor, was a finalist in the “Rising Chief Executive” category at the Third Sector Awards. As a non-hierarchical dynamic charity with direct access to our CEO, we encourage regular feedback, and we support colleagues develop areas of interest within the organisation.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a warm, relatable, hard-working graduate to make a difference from the work you do (as well as developing yourself) working in a fast-paced ambitious charity. Come and join our friendly herd!
Hear from Catherine, one of our employees currently in the role:
"The friendly and supportive working environment at The Elephant Group is what first drew me towards the company. Having the encouragement to share my ideas and make the role my own has allowed me to build my confidence, industry knowledge, and skills in areas I really enjoy, like social media strategy and programme development.
It's the perfect blend of project management, creative content development and programme delivery"
Salary: £23,000- £26,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent (subject to a successful probation review at 3 months)
Hours: Full-time only (we are not able to offer job share or compressed hours)
Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays, 5% pension contribution, hybrid working, training & development opportunities
Location: Midlands/Yorkshire- Hybrid. Travel to partner schools in the Midlands & Yorkshire 2-3 times a week depending on business need (you must be able to drive), and occasional travel to London
You will need a suitable home working space. We will provide your equipment including furniture if required. You need to live in The Midlands or Yorkshire. Frequent organisational travel is expected with expenses paid.
Essential Skills and Experience
We welcome applications from people that have an enthusiasm for our social justice mission, the desire to develop themselves in the role and the following:
• Confident, articulate public speaking, presenting and chairing to large groups including young people.
• Enjoys delivering front led & interactive content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills .
• Excellent programme/ project / event management skills .
• Self-organised with an ability to prioritise
• You must have a valid driving licence
• Energised by interacting with our young people and enjoys delivering fantastic professional customer service.
• Able to work proactively to overcome obstacles to achieve the organisation’s goals with a zeal for achieving excellence.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment using your initiative.
• Hold a undergraduate or post graduate UK degree (Graduated within the last 5 years)
Desirable Skills and Experience
The most important things to us are: Your passion for our mission, your friendly can-do attitude, ability to connect with others (especially young people), excellent verbal and written communication, initiative, working hard and being organised. The below skills are desirable, but we will provide the right training for the right candidate if you don’t have some of the skills below.
· Experience in managing social media, web CMS or digital apps.
· Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Canva, and social media).
· Data analysis and presentation.
· Project management, particularly events planning and logistics and/or digital projects.
· Knowledge of UK state education and Higher Education Sector, including widening participation and access schemes.
· Experience working in the education sector (charity programmes, schools, universities).
· Understanding of the university applications cycle and/or the advice & guidance required by schools and students to access higher education.
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices for young people.
· Understanding of the barriers faced by state-educated students in accessing more selective universities.
Essential Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- Undergraduate or post graduate UK degree. (must have graduated within last 5 years– lived experience is essential for this role)
- Valid UK driving license
Please apply via charityjob only.
Before you apply, please read the application pack attached carefully.
As part of your cover letter - you need state which town/city (or nearest if rural) and county you live in. E.g Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Your cover letter can be one page and must be no more than 500 words in length.
NB: You may find it helpful to write your cover letter using the "role in more detail" with one paragraph heading per section, explaining with evidence, how your skills and experience match it:
Programme delivery
Event logistics / organisation skills
Presentations / workshops
Communications / customer service
We’re on a mission to create fairer access to top universities & courses for talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds.



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We have an exciting opportunity for a full/part time HR Coordinator to join our team at Talkback UK Ltd on a permanent basis. The successful person will deliver comprehensive HR administration services and offer clear and consistent guidance to staff. This includes managing the employee lifecycle, recruitment and onboarding, payroll, management of the HR database and ensuring staff are well supported at all times.
What we offer:
· A starting salary of £25-£28,000 depending on experience.
· 23 days’ leave + 8 public bank holidays (increasing to 27 days with long service)
Long Service awards
· Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
· Hybrid working (minimum of 80% of working hours in the office)
· Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme
· Death in service benefit
· Critical Illness benefit
· Free parking
We are a charity whose vision is to enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.
We started 24 years ago with the aim of giving people with a learning disability a voice that was listened to and we have grown to become a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects, primarily across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We support people aged 16 and above through services such as education, health and wellbeing and employment support. We employ around 60 staff alongside a dedicated team of volunteers.
What we're looking for:
An empathetic and outgoing communication style, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
A helpful and supportive team member, able to work with a sense of urgency and use your initiative to get things done, both on your own and collaboratively.
A conscientious and disciplined approach to work – you are well organised, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and are comfortable with pressure and challenge, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good knowledge of UK employment legislation with a level 5 professional CIPD qualification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Grants Development
Hybrid (1 day per week in London) or home-based, with occasional travel
£67,817 - £71,386 per annum
Our Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that poverty and crisis do not define a child’s future. Through our Chances for Children grants, we provide essential support to children and young people facing financial hardship and personal crisis, helping them access the items, activities, and opportunities they need to thrive. As we embark on our 2025-2030 strategy, we are evolving beyond immediate interventions to drive systemic change—using our grant-making insights to influence policy and practice at a national level.
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Grants Development to lead the strategic development of our grant-making programmes and influencing work. A key member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive impact through innovation, develop new partnerships, and ensure that our grants remain equitable, effective, and responsive to the needs of children and young people. You will also oversee our co-production work, ensuring lived experience is at the heart of our decision-making, and serve as our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven leadership experience in grant-making, charitable programmes, or frontline services supporting children and families.
- Strategic vision, with the ability to develop impactful grant models and influence systemic change.
- A track record of collaboration and partnership-building, particularly with funders, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
- Evidence of effective individual and team management within a high achieving, outcomes-based culture.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our work reaches those most in need.
If you are passionate about using grant-making as a catalyst for change and ensuring that every child has the chance for a brighter future, we encourage you to apply.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications: 2nd March 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: 5th - 7th March 2025
First Panel Interview: 18th or 19th March 2025 (including a session with children and young people)
Final panel interview with Trustees: 28th March 2025
For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'.
LOCATION - Remote
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Developement Manager: Quality and Improvement at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
The role of the Development Manager: Quality and Improvement will sit within the Partnerships and Federation Development directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.
The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Quality and Improvement function within Emmaus UK and the wider federation.
The Development Manager will act as a‘relationship manager’ with existing, new and potential communities and groups and provide high-quality advice, support and capacity building. This role will develop policy, guidance and toolkits and contribute towards training in their area of specialism.
Who are we looking for?
This role will provide support to the wider Partnerships and Federation Directorate to develop, lead on and support projects to effect transformational change within Emmaus in the UK.
You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of Emmaus in the UK, contributing to a positive culture, and supporting the overall success of the federation.Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of quality and improvement initiatives.
What we offer
· £38,950 per annum
· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 23 February 2025.
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Operations and People
Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers?
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior leadership role, where no two days are ever the same! We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community.
If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!
As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Head of Operations and People
Location: Crewe/hybrid (office working days in Warrington approx. 3 days a week during construction of the Youth Zone, after opening full time hours in Crewe)
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: 28th February at 12pm noon
Interviews: First stage: 11th/12th March, Second stage: Afternoon and evening 20th March
About the Role
The Head of Operations & People role is a key position. As part of the Senior Management team, you’ll lead and manage the back-office functions, ensuring the best possible service is delivered to the thousands of young people.
In this role, you’ll also serve as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees and oversee monthly payroll administration.
Key duties include:
• Oversee full recruitment and onboarding, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment practices.
• Manage HR processes, including investigations, leave, and absence management.
• Ensure compliance with employment, safeguarding, and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain and update policies, procedures, and employee records in line with legislation.
• Oversee financial processes, including payroll data and invoicing, with administrative support.
• Manage administrative systems, reporting, and staff training on system use.
• Provide leadership through line management, staff development, and participation in strategic planning.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR experience, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.
You will also need experience of:
• Office administration and management functions
• Basic accounts work and/or payroll
• Managing IT Systems and Data management
• Customer service (within an office / charity environment)
• Onboarding and training team members to use systems and follow standard operating procedures
• Leading or managing a small team, with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders- at all levels and from all sectors
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement via the company website.
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity in Crewe. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Crewe, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of HR, HR Manager, Head of Operations and HR, People Director, Operations Director, Director of People and Operations, Operations & HR Director, Head of People and Business Operations, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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Location: To cover the Dorset, Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire area
Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South West area.
Deadline for applications: 16th March (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Interviews to be conducted: Late March
Start date in role: Late April / early May 2025
Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.
Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.
Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.
Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.
What we offer:
- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A rewarding role with purpose
- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
- frontline support service experience
- a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)
- experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.
- research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required
- competent IT skills for remote work
Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.
About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
We are happy to receive cover letters in an alternative format, for example, a short video telling us why you think you're the perfect fit for Brake.
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.