Safeguarding Officer Jobs in Greater Manchester

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Events and Communications Officer in our Smithills team to support the delivery of our Communications and Engagement program on Smithills Estate.

The Role: 
•    This will include responsibility for our busy events programme, creation of content for our social media channels, and administrative support for our wider people engagement and volunteering programme. This is to inspire people about the landscape of Smithills and facilitating a deeper connection with woods and trees.
•    Coordinate and deliver events and activities that provide visitors and local community groups with the opportunity to connect with the site and support the work of the Woodland Trust. This includes providing engaging experiences for schoolteachers, children, community groups, and the general public, with a focus on encouraging self-led activity going forward.
•    Operational delivery of events, including organising contractors, room bookings, and equipment; ensuring event site and contractors are compliant with health and safety requirements; event set-up and management on the day; and event volunteer coordination.
•    Building relationships with local schools, engaging with schools in high-importance areas, and combining the Green Tree School Award and Free Tree Packs. 
•    Establish more volunteer support and start a young volunteer team for ages 13 -17.
•    This is a fixed term contract until the end of January 2026, part time role (15 hours / 2 days per week).
•    Occasional weekend work to be expected. 
•    This is a Hybrid working role, where you’ll work part of your time at home and part of the time from our Regional Office based in Smithills, Bolton, with travel in the UK as required.
•    This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You’ll need experience in planning and delivering a diverse range of events, including outdoor events, tailored to different audiences and locations. leading groups and activities in an outdoor setting.
•    You’ll have experience working with young people, leading youth-focused engaging activities,  for various ages.
•    Experience managing social media accounts and content management software; Buffer, Canva, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram 
•    A thorough understanding of health and safety and safeguarding as it relates to events. 
•    Ability to copywrite, edit and produce engaging and timely content, including video content
•    Ability to work collaboratively, with volunteers and external partners, to deliver objectives 
•    You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally.  
•    Ability to work weekends as required.
•    The role is based at Smithills in Bolton and will require the successful candidate to undertake travel across a wide area. A full driving licence is required.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st May. 

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £41,000 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Right to work: Applications are accepted only from those with the right to work in the UK

Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available) with international deployment.

Are you an experienced humanitarian supply chain and procurement specialist looking to make a significant impact on surge health responses?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we have been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are one of the foremost emergency health charities during disasters and emergencies and are charting a path toward ambitious growth. Our goal is to expand our reach and engage a broader audience to support our critical, life-saving efforts.

As Procurement & Supply Chain Lead you will develop a robust supply chain system delivering procurement and movement capacity across our programmes.

This will include order processing, procurement, storage, transport and customs compliance.

You will bring significant relevant supply chain expertise, either from a significant period working in the sector (5+ years) or a combination of a relevant degree and experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Supply Chain Manager - March 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your cover letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 4th March 2025

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Salary: 

£ 13.72 per hour

£ 25,862.5 full time equivalent

Hours:

36.25

Location:

Cheshire based (WFH) + travel across Cheshire/Castle Community Centre

Accountable to:

HR Manager

Role summary

Age UK Cheshire works with older people to support them in living their best life…

· relieving loneliness, so that older people feel connected,

· combatting poverty, so that older people have enough to live on, and

· increasing independence, so that older people can live the lives they want to lead.

The Volunteer Coordinator’s primary focus will be to grow our volunteer programme and act as the first point of contact for all stakeholders for volunteering enquiries. You will be adept and motivated about working with and onboarding volunteers and at building relationships with other organisations, community groups, and networks to enhance the volunteer programme’s reach and impact.

This role will work collaboratively with colleagues in ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported and equipped to contribute meaningfully at every stage of their engagement with us. The role requires successful coordination of volunteer onboarding, training, databases, and supporting the leadership team by providing accurate and timely reports.

The post holder will be responsible for taking ownership of our volunteer programme, build on our existing strategies, ensure helpful resources, plan engaging training sessions and bring a people-focussed mindset to everything you do.

The role will also include administrative support to client facing services teams and finance (2 days a week, 1 day based at Castle Community Centre, Northwich). This includes managing receipt of postal donations, issuing thank you letters, issue of key information documents to service users, managing finance audit trail.

JOB DESCRIPTION

First point of contact

1. Serve as the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries across the organisation and build strong relationships with volunteers and other stakeholders.

2. Proactive ownership of recruitment, onboarding, training and support of volunteers.

3. Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills.

4. Be the identified lead for the organisations volunteer programme, developing strong links with partner organisations, and keeping up to date on national volunteering best practice and legislation.

Service Delivery

5. Leading, planning and delivering recruitment drives alongside line managers across multiple platforms, including attendance at identified community events across Cheshire.

6. To build strong relationships and use a variety of communication methods to engage and retain volunteers, including updates to our Volunteer Central SharePoint site so that volunteers feel well supported, included and informed.

7. Ensuring best practice in volunteer management by upskilling and supporting line managers in volunteering priorities.

8. To strengthen the volunteer recognition process across the organisation.

9. Carry out pre-volunteering checks, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate

10. Ensure there is appropriate support and training for volunteers through regular informal contact and more structured reviews.

11. Site visits across locations to support volunteers

Services support

12. Review volunteering processes and procedures and implement systems, providing appropriate support to other coordinators to ensure a consistent approach to volunteering across the organisation.

13. Updating and maintaining volunteer support and inclusion systems to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and regular updates.

Performance

14. Maintain accurate records of enquiries, referrals, and outcomes, ensuring data is comprehensive and can be used for monitoring, evaluation, and future service development.

15. To collaborate with line managers on developing our volunteer database to ensure all key information is recorded to provide accurate and timely reports.

16. Identify emerging issues and trends based on enquiries and report these to senior staff for further action or policy development.

17. To monitor and evaluate activities including volunteer surveys, conversion and leaver data and contribute to reports for evaluation and monitoring as required.

Administrative Duties

18. Support front line services, printing and posting information packs to clients and potential clients

19. Organise and scan donations and other client communications received in the post and to admin' email. 

20. Issue thank you letters to donors and respond to general enquires received by email to central email addresses.

21. Support the Governance Support Manager and Exec Assistant in ensuring head office based compliance for Fire and H&S. 

General responsibilities

22. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure enquiries are handled efficiently, and volunteers are directed to the appropriate services.

23. Adhere to Age UK Cheshire’s policies on confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding.

24. Undertake any other relevant duties as required by the Chief Financial Officer or senior staff.

General

25. Uphold the organisation’s core values and act as an ambassador for Age UK Cheshire, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

26. Take personal responsibility for health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and health and safety regulations.

27. Promote diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where individual differences are valued and equality of opportunity is upheld.

28. Foster collaboration, communicate openly with colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and organisational effectiveness.

29. Take responsibility for personal development, adhere to organisational policies and legal requirements, ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection standards are met, and undertake any other duties as required to support the organisation’s goals.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential

 a. Experience in project management and successfully recruiting, engaging, and supporting volunteers.

 b. Ability to motivate, inspire and retain volunteers.

 c. Strong organisational skills and leadership skills.

 d. Excellent verbal, written and ITC communication skills, including telephone and email communication.

 e. Good understanding of issues facing older people, carers, and disadvantaged groups.

 f. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

 g. IT skills, including experience with databases and Microsoft Office applications.

 h. Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding policies.

 i. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with external partners.

Desirable

 a. Experience of using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Charity Log).

 b. Knowledge of the voluntary sector and inter-agency working.

GENERAL:

 a. Have use of a car, full driving licence, and ability to travel across Cheshire in the course of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOURS:

The contracted hours for this role are 36.25 hours per week, typically worked Monday to Friday. However, both the specific working days and the daily hours within this timeframe can be discussed and agreed upon, based on operational needs

Out-of-office hours activities may be an aspect of this role.

CONTRACT:

All new staff are subject to a six-month probationary period. 4 weeks’ notice is required to terminate employment by either side i.e. the employee or Age UK Cheshire. During the probationary period, one week’s notice is required by either side.

HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT:

From the 1st January to 31st December the basic annual entitlement for full time employees is 25 days, plus an entitlement to Public Bank Holidays and a discretionary entitlement to 1 extra day awarded by the Trustees. Part time staff will have their entitlement pro-rated according to the number of hours they are contracted to work.

CRIMINAL DISCLOSURE:

The post holder will be subject to police checking by the Disclosure and Barring Service (was CRB) Enhanced Disclosure.

PENSION:

Age UK Cheshire has an automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme pension scheme in place for eligible employees.

HEALTH CARE:

Age UK Cheshire offers a Health Care Cash Plan and staff are entitled to receive healthcare benefits.

Age UK Cheshire is a Mindful Employer and positive actions will be taken to ensure that people will not be excluded from working for the organisation because of their age, race, ethnicity, faith, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, physical or mental health.

 Charity No 1091608.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Support to Participants

• Support the referral system and triage to provide timely and effective support for young people entering our programme.
• Develop personalised plans that guide participants through their rehabilitation journey.
• Provide one-on-one support to young people with a focus on physical activity and wellbeing.
• Develop MOVE’s support for 13-30 year olds following Proton Beam Therapy, and building relationships with key stakeholders and Health Care Professionals.

Awareness Raising

• Advocate for the importance of physical activity for those living with and beyond cancer at both internal and external events.
• Deliver workshops to health care professionals to share the importance of physical activity when impacted by cancer and to get physical activity on care pathways.
• Lead initiatives to promote our services, particularly in underserved and diverse communities.
• Create resources online and in the community to support people impacted by cancer and healthcare professionals.

Programme Development and Systems Building

• Work closely with internal staff to enhance the MOVE Online Programme.
• Develop and support the systems and processes needed to scale our services effectively as we grow.
• Focus on creating robust infrastructure that will allow for the integration of new participants into the programme and the expansion of our services, for example, the referral procedures so that waiting times for young people before they start the programme are reduced.

Impact Evaluation and Documentation

• Ensure that all data is handled in compliance with data protection standards, safeguarding participant privacy.

Building Partnerships

• Develop and strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers, community organisations, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to expand our reach and ensure that our services are accessible to a broader range of participants.

EDI and Access

• Ensure that equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles are embedded in all activities, with a focus on reaching underserved communities.
• Prioritise removing barriers to access, making sure that all participants can benefit from our services regardless of their background.

Supporting Reporting and Sharing Our Work

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive reports that highlight our work and its impact, helping to secure future funding.
• Assist in sharing our successes with stakeholders, funders, and the wider community, reinforcing the value of our services.
• Highlight potential case studies and interesting stories to the marketing and communications team.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Cancer Rehab Level 4 Training or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the role of physical activity in cancer rehabilitation and recovery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing diverse stakeholders.
• Organisational skills to manage a caseload
• Able to innovate and work as a team to support programme development
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, solve problems, and drive service improvements.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, with experience working with underserved communities.
• Cocreating with young people.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in cancer rehabilitation, health promotion, or a related field.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and data protection regulations.

MOVE Benefits

Salary £26,000 - £28,000 FT

Contract: 1 year Full time, Part time considered.

Location: Remote, with occasional travel for events, workshops and meetings (Please note that this role is only available for applicants with the right to work in the UK)

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period. We understand the importance of a work-life balance and respect individual needs. We offer a full-time position but we are also open to considering requests for a 4-day work week or part-time role for candidates with the right experience.

Annual Leave: Generous allocation of 28 days of holiday leave (pro rata if part-time)

Special Day Off: Your Birthday

Extended Holiday Break: Our charity closes down in between Christmas and New Year, giving you the opportunity to enjoy some additional time off over the festive period.

Pension Benefits: Pension plan through NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)

Flexible Working Arrangements and Hours: We believe in empowering our employees to manage their time effectively. This is a remote working role (within the UK) with travel for team meetings and other work-related events.

How To apply:

• Produce a document no longer than 2 sides of A4, outlining why your skills, experience and personal motivation make you the right person for this role. Please also attach your CV.
• Please provide name and contact details of two referees that we would contact if shortlisted.
• Please use your name in the subject header of the email and the file name of the document.
• Please send these to recruitment@movecharity .org
• For an informal discussion before applying, please email interim charity lead nazmeen.wardle-bi@movecharity .org
• Closing date to apply for this role is 9th April
• If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please feel free to choose your own approach to convey the information requested.

Key Application and interview information:

There will be two stages of the interview process. The first stage will be virtual via video call and for those invited to the second stage, the interview will take place in-person in Manchester.

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Move Against Cancer is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in our programmes and all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement:

MOVE Against Cancer is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

Content & Social Media Officer

Our five-year strategy has growth at its heart and we’re looking for an exceptional person to join our team as Content and Social Media Officer and be a vital part of this exciting phase of our development.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications and sitting within the Marketing and Communications team you will play a key role in the development and implementation of our awareness and acquisition marketing activities, creating and delivering multi-format  and multi-channel content that helps us attract and acquire volunteers, fundraisers, donors, referrers and supporters through digital channels, specifically search, email and social media.

Key responsibilities

• Content creation and management
• Develop engaging, multi-format content (e.g., webpages, video, graphics, social media posts) that build awareness and increase engagement
• Manage and maintain a content calendar aligned with key marketing and campaign objectives
• Ensure all content reflects the Re-engage brand identity, voice, tone, and style

 
Social media planning and management

• Create and execute campaigns across organic and paid social media channels to reach target audiences
• Monitor, analyse, and report on the performance of social media content to optimise engagement and reach

Digital user journey design

• Map out and implement digital user journeys that guide supporters through digital engagement pathways, ensuring alignment with our priority area of stewardship
• Test and optimise user flows to improve engagement and conversion rates

Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)

• Develop and execute a CRO experiment roadmap
• Use data and insights to inform adjustments to our digital content, digital lead generation and stewardship campaigns

Collaboration and stakeholder management

• Work closely with colleagues to plan and align messaging across campaigns and platforms.
• Partner with internal teams such as Engagement and Service Delivery, to ensure our campaigns meet organisational needs

Project and campaign coordination

• Manage multiple campaigns and content projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery
• Maintain a structured approach to campaign planning and execution, meeting deadlines and priorities

Performance analysis and reporting

Track the performance of content and campaigns, using analytics to evaluate success and identify improvement areas
Prepare and present performance insights to the Head of Marketing and Communications and key stakeholders
You may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post. There may be occasional out of hours work required.

This role will require a basic criminal record check.

Benefits 

• Salary IRO £27k
• 35 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Home-based (with occasional mandatory UK travel)
• 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Bupa cash plan, 3% pension contribution, death in service insurance
• Learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme 

About you

Relevant experience

• 2+ years’ experience in social media and/or content marketing – agency side would be of significant benefit
• Proven content creation skills across multiple formats, with a strong ability and evidence to engage audiences
• Experience of delivering excellent customer care, supporter care or stewardship via digital channels

Competencies

• Ability to operate effectively in a highly cohesive, high performing team based on the principles of trust, mutual respect and empowerment
• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail 
• Excellent workload and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, delivering high quality work to deadline and the ability to pivot when necessary
• Able to build collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Proactive and willing to look for new ways to improve our systems and processes to increase efficiency and impact of our work
• A positive ambassador for Re-engage - committed to an organisation that challenges ageism, empowers volunteers and recognises and values diversity 
• A commitment to embracing the values of Re-engage, and to our motivation to harness technology

Specific knowledge

• Social media management software, e.g. Hootsuite
• Competency in a website CMS, preferably ProcessWire
• Design skills in Canva or similar
• Photo /video editing capabilities 
• Email marketing management, e.g. DotDigital, MailChimp or similar
• Google (YouTube) and or Meta advertising/lead generation
• An understanding of safeguarding systems and processes, Privacy and Confidentiality and the implications of Consent, Legitimate interest and GDPR when working with volunteers and older people. 

 
Desirable

• Interested in learning about loneliness, social isolation, and factors that impact the ageing population. 

About Re-engage

Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to reducing loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation. 

Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members.  Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age. 

We are proud of our values - positive, innovative, transparent, evidence-based, and accountable - and of our ethos of bringing generations together.

Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.

Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.

Re-engage is committed to growing a staff team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our wellbeing programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, hobbies etc as well as coffee and catch ups, quizzes, mindfulness, and other group activities. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups and staff networks, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do. 

How we recruit 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Re-engage we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we’d encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Re-engage uses the Hireful platform which helps remove unconscious bias for a forward-thinking, fair, and objective alternative to traditional hiring. Instead of using your CV alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test essential skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. This enables us to make data-driven assessments focused on someone's ability, rather than their background.

The Hireful platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We never see these responses with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.

The closing date is 6 April and interviews will be held on Thursday 24 April and Friday 25 April 2025. 

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At The King’s Trust, we’re committed to creating opportunities for young people—and strong financial systems help us deliver on that promise. We’re looking for a Finance Service Owner to lead the development and optimisation of our finance systems, supported by effective processes, technology, data and people.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of finance technology, ensuring our systems are efficient, secure, and scalable, while supporting key teams across the Trust.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the strategy, development, and optimisation of finance technology
• Work with stakeholders to ensure our systems accurately support finance business processes and people
• Align fundraising technology with Fundraising, Delivery and People systems and overall Enterprise Architecture 
• Own the end-to-end delivery of finance technology solutions
• Ensure our finance architecture is robust, scalable, accessible and future-proof
• Stay ahead of emerging financial technologies, best practices and compliance requirements
• Identify risks, develop disaster recovery plans, and maintain strong data governance

What You’ll Bring:

�� Expertise in finance systems and technology solutions

�� Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

�� Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions

�� Experience working with not-for-profit organisations and financial processes

�� A passion for using technology to enhance financial efficiency and transparency

Join us in shaping the future of finance technology at The King’s Trust and help us maximise our impact for young people.

This Suicide Liaison Manager will manage a team of Suicide Liaison Workers, a CYP Counsellor and work with a team of volunteers who deliver support to adults, children and young people who are bereaved by suicide in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The post holder will implement and monitor the day-to-day operations of the service in line with contractual obligations, ensuring grieving people can access a range of high-quality bereavement support and are informed about the services available to them.

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. 

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 14th April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit. 

Criminal Record Checks:

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:

 Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

 Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

We’re Causeway, the UK-wide charity who believes in the power of lasting change. We take people from existing to living, and empower our service users, including survivors of modern slavery and exploitation, to find their voice and place in society. Since 2005, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year.

In 2018, we collaborated with South Yorkshire Police in an initiative called Plan B. This helped to launch the LifeNavigate department. Using a trauma-informed approach, we are fully committed to breaking the cycle of crime, alongside other organisations such as South Yorkshire Police and Merseyside Police. Our vision is to ensure a thriving future for marginalised and vulnerable people, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. 

Role Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a skilled, experienced, and motivated Head of Communications and Engagement to lead on our organisation wide communications and engagement activity ensuring effective alignment with our Strategic plan objectives and our charity manifesto. A priority objective for us is the elevation of survivor voice and the successful candidate will be able to contribute to that objective with creativity, empathy, and sensitivity. If you are an experienced communications professional with a passion for social change who seeks to make a positive impact with the content they create, then we would love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• To lead on Communications and Engagement activity for the whole organisation working closely with the CEO and wider Senior Management Team.

• To develop and implement engaging multi discipline campaigns including PR activity that contribute to the delivery of Causeway’s Strategic objectives.

• Lead on developing and communicating Causeways’ core messaging and brand, both internally and externally, ensuring agreed guidelines are adhered to and consistent terminology and language is always used.

• Create a pipeline for gathering stories and case study content in a way that does not place a significant burden on frontline staff and will demonstrate a clear understanding of informed consent and safeguarding in relation to vulnerable individuals and risk assessment processes.

• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, broadcasters, content creators, celebrities and influencers as required to help further our objectives.

• Oversee the management of content and utilisation of all our digital engagement and communications channels including social media platforms and our website.

• Work to position Causeway at the forefront of the sectors we operate in communicating our innovative approaches, gaining traction and recognition across a wide audience.

• Ensure that all media, press and other external queries are handled in a timely sensitive, mutually beneficial, and accurate way.

• Effectively evaluate and measure the impact of all Communications and PR activity.

• Keep up to date on best practice and news within our sector, particularly in relation to changes to communications innovation, legislation, and codes of practice.

• Ensure Causeway abides by all relevant legislation in relation to its communications.

• Ensure all spend in relation to Communications and Engagement team and projects is within the parameters of the agreed department budget.

• Proactively respond to breaking and industry worthy news to highlight our services and position us at the front of industry knowledge sharing.

• Support identified Causeway media spokespeople in preparing for press and media interviews through thorough and accurate briefings and act as a media spokesperson when required.

• Track relevant daily news stories to our impact areas, responding to trends, key industry announcements and maximizing opportunities.

• Line manage and coach a small but effective team of communications, marketing, and content production staff

• Ensure the CEO and board of trustees are provided with quarterly reports on department progress.

• Play an active role in the senior management team and maintain an effective working relationship with your peers and colleagues, to ensure the work of the Communications and Engagement department aligns with organisational and departmental goals, strategy, and actions.

• Support senior management with internal communications as and when needed.

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role

At The King’s Trust, we’re on a mission to help young people thrive—and technology plays a vital role in making that happen. We’re looking for a Fundraising Service Owner to lead the way in ensuring our fundraising systems and technology are optimised, effective, and aligned with our long-term strategy.

In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end delivery of fundraising technology solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to shape and implement a service that supports our fundraising teams, enhances supporter engagement, and drives revenue growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the strategy, development, and optimisation of fundraising technology
• Work with stakeholders to ensure our systems support fundraising excellence
• Ensure our fundraising tech is scalable, secure, and future-proof
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring best-in-class data governance
• Keep on top of emerging fundraising technologies and digital trends
• Align fundraising technology with Finance, Delivery and People systems and overall Enterprise Architecture 

What You’ll Bring:

�� Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
�� Technical knowledge of fundraising systems and CRM platforms
�� Ability to translate complex tech into simple, effective solutions
�� Experience delivering successful technology projects in fundraising or NFPs
�� A passion for leveraging technology to maximise fundraising impact

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of fundraising technology at The King’s Trust, making a tangible difference in young people’s lives.

Location: Any UK Trust office

(Hybrid working with an expectation to be in a centre at least 3 days a week. Must be comfortable with travelling to all UK Centres to support Delivery colleagues across the UK)

1st stage interviews: 16/04 over MS Teams 2nd stage interviews (if needed): w/c 21/04 in-person

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real impact on young people’s lives? The King’s Trust is looking for a Senior Head of National Delivery to work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the support we offer to young people is impactful, efficient and of a high quality, all focused on a pathway to employment.  You’ll support delivery teams to implement our new five-year strategy, making sure we reach young people who need our help the most, as well as fostering strong partnerships and driving performance improvement. 

If you have a passion for supporting young people to realise their potential, alongside a track record of leading national delivery initiatives and successfully implementing change, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future for young people across the UK. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative. 

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need a Senior Head of National Delivery?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Senior Head of National Delivery!

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3442 

Strategic thinker. Problem solver. Organised doer. If this sounds like you, keep reading!

We’re looking for a Fundraising Planning Manager to work at the heart of our senior fundraising and marketing team, driving key projects, strategic plans, and reporting that help us maximise our impact.

This is a fast-paced, highly visible role—perfect for someone who loves managing complex projects, aligning stakeholders, and turning strategy into action. You’ll be responsible for:

• Keeping our senior team on track with management reporting, leadership meetings, and internal comms
• Simplifying complex projects and making sure they run smoothly
• Bringing structure to competing priorities in a busy, high-impact department
• Gaining unique insight into every area of our fundraising and marketing team

If you’re highly organised, thrive on collaboration, and love seeing plans come to life, we want to hear from you!

Global Philanthropy Manager 

Location: Home-based, in any global location 

Reporting to: CEO 

Hours: 2-4 days per week to be worked flexibly 

Contract Type: Freelancer / Self-employed

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local voluntary Catalysts, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here. 

Our Ghana-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts which are increasingly facilitated by the EduSpots app: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead EduKidz (early years education), DigLit (digital literacy), EcoSTEM (STEM and environmental education) and Ignite Equity (gender equity) clubs for learners typically aged 3-16, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 15,000 learners of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years, with a recent independent evaluation by Expectation State offering further evidence in support of our model’s outcomes. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model. 

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. 

About this role

We are looking for an engaging and dynamic fundraising specialist and team player with a proven track record of income generation through trusts and foundations, to take on this exciting new role at this exciting point of our organisational growth. 

Over the last two years, EduSpots has significantly grown its income through trusts and foundations, and advanced the quality, scope and reach of its operations in Ghana, with further plans for expansion in the years ahead. We are looking for an individual that understands the value of community-led change, with all our work centred on, and resulting from the actions of 400 locally-based educational Catalysts. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take on the responsibility for growing our income generation with a focus on trusts and foundations. We are looking for an experienced individual, who is able to work closely with the CEO to develop larger fundraising partnerships at this exciting point in our development. 

Depending on availability and experience, this individual may oversee a small part-time fundraising team, comprising a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager, alongside interns and other income-generation roles that may emerge. The role has the potential to grow into a ‘Head of Fundraising’ position over time. 

This is an exciting and flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about educational equity, and wants to work in a creative, fast-paced and yet friendly team, with huge ambitions for the reach of our unique model for promoting community-led change through a holistic, co-creative and playful model of education. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Lead the development and execution of a global fundraising strategy that focuses on medium-large and multi-year commitments from trusts and foundations, as well as potentially the development of corporate partnerships which align to EduSpots’ values and/or donations from major donors, dependent on experience. 
• Work with the CEO, and Ghana-based Heads of Programmes and Head of Operations to develop and write strategic programme and organisational bids, feeding into the wider strategic development of the organisation. 
• Create and implement robust policies and procedures for donor identification, cultivation and tracking to ensure efforts are coordinated at a global level and ensure that opportunities to acquire new supporters are fully explored.
• Work with the CEO and boards to identify potential new supporters through their networks, also taking an active role in networking to position EduSpots within key audiences for potential support. 
• Work with the CEO and Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support and a suite of materials for donor engagement that can showcase the importance of EduSpots’ work internationally.
• Create bespoke stewardship plans for existing donors that demonstrate the impact of their support, foster mutual trust and secure renewed support for EduSpots’ work. 
• Oversee the organization of EduSpots’ relationships with trusts and foundations, and other major donors, including oversight of reporting, database management and wider communication, working closely with the CEO.
• Monitor and analyse philanthropic trends and best practices to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with international fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Depending on experience and time availability, manage and mentor a team of fundraising professionals to achieve targets and organisational objectives. This includes an experienced trusts and foundations manager (1 day a week) with a focus on small-medium UK based family trusts, and wider community fundraising and communications roles in the team. 

Other:

• To contribute to the Charity’s fundraising and other strategies, as well as supporting the development of the annual business plan and budget, and assisting with the preparation of Annual Report and supporting the wider team with professional development. 
• Ensure all administrative tasks relating to the role are carried out accurately.
• To comply at all times with the organisation’s policies, procedures and performance expectations of staff as set out in the Staff and Catalysts Handbook.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required under the role.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record of income generation – ideally in a similar education / international development organisation.
• Extensive experience with writing compelling and successful grant applications, with a focus on 5 to 6 figures (GBP) in size. 
• Experience of establishing and managing effective relationships with trusts, foundations and grant-makers, and reporting to funds and donors, with strong database management. 
• Strong knowledge of a wide range of UK-based funders, as well as of some international (European / US based) funders.
• Strong understanding of programme development and management, ideally in the education context. 
• Some experience of communications and marketing in an NGO context is needed; experience of wider fundraising such as corporate partnerships, individual giving and campaigns may be an advantage but is not a requirement for this role. 
• Friendly and flexible team player, with an ability to work with people across diverse contexts, inspiring the team and wider colleagues towards achieving our shared goals. 
• Ability to work effectively in a remote based role with minimal day-to-day support 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate for our work online and in person. 
• Experience of managing a team would be advantageous though not required for this role. 
• Ability to use own initiative and work to tight and competing deadlines
• Good IT skills – Word, Excel, GoogleDrive, etc.
• Highly aligned with EduSpots’ key values (community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion and care) alongside a core belief in, and understanding of, community-driven change. 

Triage Caseworker

Hours: 36.25 hours worked over 5 days between the hours of 8am–6pm. Part time hours  may be considered

Contract length: Fixed term contract 12 months

Salary: £26,000

Working pattern: Remote work with occasional travel for training, away days.

Deadline for applications: 20th April 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Late April / early May

Start date in role: Early June

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 triage 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

- Flexible working

- 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:

- Experience of an assessment or triage service, including remotely

- 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. We'd like to get to know the real you through your application, not an AI version. If you do use AI to write your cover letter, please check it and make sure it reflects who you are.

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! 

SMART CJS is seeking a skilled and experienced Trusts and Foundations Bid Writer to play a key role in generating income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of writing successful funding applications and identifying new opportunities that align with SMART’s strategic goals in tackling homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals in Bedford and the surrounding area.

This is an exciting time to join SMART CJS as we grow and respond to new funding opportunities. The role is primarily home-based, so the successful candidate must be able to work independently and manage their time effectively. Given the nature of our work, personal resilience is also important, as some of the stories and case studies used in funding applications can be emotionally challenging. The role will come with realistic targets.

Main Purpose of the Role

To identify, write, and submit compelling, well-researched and tailored funding applications to trusts, foundations, and relevant grant-giving bodies. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, Head of Business, and operational teams to gather information, write bids, and track progress of submissions, ensuring SMART CJS meets income targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising and Bid Writing

• Research and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
• Write and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals in line with SMART’s strategic priorities.
• Work collaboratively with service leads and frontline teams to gather accurate, up-to-date data and service information for applications.
• Tailor applications to funder requirements and priorities, ensuring persuasive storytelling and alignment with SMART’s mission.
• Manage a pipeline of applications and submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and income targets are tracked.
• Maintain and build relationships with key funders, providing timely reports and updates on grant-funded work.
• Work to realistic targets and KPIS and be able to feedback on these.

2. Organisational Development and Support

• Contribute to the strategic development of SMART’s income generation plans.
• Support development of strong internal bid and grant management systems, including templates, case studies, and project reporting tools.
• Monitor success rates and provide monthly reporting on funding performance to the Head of Business.
• Represent SMART CJS at funding briefings, webinars, and networking opportunities where appropriate.

3. Other Responsibilities

• Participate in SMART’s performance management and appraisal process.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the Head of Business or CEO.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Minimum 2 years’ experience writing successful funding bids for a charity or not-for-profit organisation    E

Proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources   E

Experience developing compelling cases for support and storytelling   E

Experience working with service delivery teams to gather evidence and data   E

Knowledge of the homelessness, housing, or social care sector   D

Experience using grant portals or CRM/fundraising databases   D

Project management experience or qualification   D

Excellent written and verbal communication skills   E

Strong time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines   E

Highly organised and detail-oriented   E

Ability to work independently, using initiative in a home-based role   E

Personal resilience and emotional maturity to work with sensitive and sometimes distressing subject matter   E

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion   E

About you 

You are a confident and experienced bid writer with a proven track record of securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory sources. Your writing is compelling, clear, and rooted in evidence—able to turn service data and case studies into powerful narratives that align with funder priorities.

Organised and self-motivated, you thrive in a home-based role where you can manage your own workload and juggle multiple deadlines with ease. You’re skilled at collaborating with service teams to extract the information you need, and you bring emotional maturity and resilience to the table when working with sensitive content.

Whether you're identifying new funding opportunities, building strong funder relationships, or supporting SMART CJS’s strategic goals, you are driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing homelessness and complex challenges. You’re not just a great writer—you’re a passionate advocate for change.