Safeguarding officer jobs

The Education Officer will enthuse young people and local communities about their local seas and amazing marine life through unique boat-based education experiences and innovative co-design education approaches. 

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is a marine conservation charity based on the Isle of Mull. This role is responsible for the development and delivery of HWDT’s new education project, Hebridean Marine Explorers - Connecting Scotland’s seas and communities.

The Education Officer will develop and deliver:

• a 12-week co-design project with schools resulting in a community exhibition

• a programme of digital school workshops

• boat-based floating classroom education workshops

• marine mammal research expeditions for young people

• community open boat events.

Educating young people on land and at sea is key to the role so we are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, organised self-motivator, familiar working with schools and young people, with outstanding communication skills. Experience of marine mammal surveys and the ability to identify cetacean species in the Scottish waters is also essential to the role.

We are looking for somebody experienced in teaching and delivering environmental education activities and training for young people, ideally with knowledge of co-design project delivery and its implementation within a primary school environment.

Our ideal candidate will have experience coordinating a funded project and the skills to provide effective communication, evaluation, and reporting against project targets.

The ability to work with external partners, the wider team of HWDT staff and boat crew to deliver project outcomes and a genuine interest in cetaceans and marine conservation is essential. An understanding of the workings of a charity/NGO would be an advantage.

A valid medical fitness certificate (i.e. ML5 or ENG1) and PVG check is required for the role.

This post has been generously funded by the Scottish Power Foundation.

Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. 

There is currently a vacancy within our Children’s Team for someone with experience working with families of children or young people with disabilities and who has strong interpersonal and communication skills. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we’re looking for.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

· empathise with parents/carers of children or young people with disabilities

· effectively facilitate group discussions

· prepare reports and provide monitoring evidence

· objectively assess and respond to parents’ needs

· knowledge of current legislation relevant to working with children with disabilities

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

Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer – Help Transform Lives with Harington! 

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 (based on your experience).  Hours: 37.5 per week.  Location: Work in the stunning, peaceful gardens of our Highgate site while making a real impact in the community.  Contract: Permanent

Harington isn’t just a charity; it’s a lifeline for young people with learning differences. Every year, we empower dozens of students to gain qualifications, develop life skills, and most importantly, secure employment that transforms their futures.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Senior Fundraising and Marketing Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring we have the resources to continue changing lives. Here’s what’s on the to-do list:

• Bring in the funding: Secure vital income from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources to sustain our unique education programmes and maintain our beautiful site.
• Rally community support: Build relationships with local individuals, schools, and businesses to drive fundraising campaigns and events that grow our donor base.
• Spread the word: Help share the incredible stories of our students’ successes through creative marketing, engaging more supporters and strengthening Harington’s visibility.

What We're Looking For:

We’re after someone with passion, purpose, and creativity. You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have 18-24 months of fundraising experience and a knack for building strong relationships.
• Know how to craft a standout bid and manage relationships that secure crucial funding.
• Write like a pro, creating compelling narratives that inspire action.
• Are organised, great with budgets, and calm under pressure.
• Are drawn to the idea of working in a truly meaningful role in a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Why Harington?

Our campus in Highgate is more than just a workplace – it’s a haven for our students and staff alike. Set among stunning gardens, it’s a place where students with learning differences can grow, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging. Thanks to your efforts, you’ll be directly helping us provide life-changing education and opportunities that see our students confidently step into employment.

Join us, and be part of a story that celebrates potential, community, and success. Ready to make an extraordinary difference? Apply now!

The Kenelm Youth Trust is seeking a Retreat Centre Director to head up both the Alton Castle and Soli residential centres based in Alton, Staffordshire. You will be required to live on site in order to fulfil role requirements.

The Retreat Centre Director will have overall responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of the residential programmes, day retreats, outreach work and school missions and will work collaboratively with the senior leadership of the Kenelm Youth Trust.

We are seeking an experienced youth work manager to shape and develop the programmes across the site. The role carries considerable responsibility for the community life and working with schools and groups to design tailor made retreats and programmes.

Competitive salary, Excellent Pension Scheme, Attractive On-Site Accommodation

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10th April 2025. Interviews commencing 14th April 2025

KYT is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment

Registered Charity Number 1144209

The Helen Bamber Foundation Group, comprising the Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid, stands at the forefront of human rights work, providing life-changing support to survivors of trafficking, torture, and extreme human cruelty. For nearly two decades, we have delivered expert trauma-informed care, legal protection, and advocacy to some of the most marginalised people in our society.

As we settle into our newly developed Trauma Centre in London, we are entering a critical moment in our journey, building on our many successes to date. This purpose-built space represents more than just a new home for our services – it is a platform for expanding our impact, strengthening our model of Integrated Care, and deepening our collaborations with partners across the sector. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead us through this next phase, navigating a shifting external landscape while ensuring our organisation continues to thrive.

The human rights sector is facing immense challenges. Survivors’ needs are growing more complex, the policy environment is increasingly hostile, and resources remain constrained. Our new CEO will meet these challenges with determination, building on our legacy of expertise to drive systemic change. You will have the opportunity to shape innovative service delivery, influence policy at the highest levels, and ensure that our voice continues to punch above its weight. As the leader of both charities, you will work closely with our highly skilled Boards of Trustees, including our Lived Experience Board Observers, to ensure our work remains authentic, grounded in survivor experience, and impactful at scale.

We are looking for a leader with a strong track record of strategic leadership in the charity, non-profit, or social justice sector. An understanding of human rights and an aptitude for advocacy and influencing policy will be crucial, and we are particularly interested in your ability to build effective partnerships, enhance our external profile, and secure sustainable funding. Our organisation has long been defined by ambition beyond its size, and your leadership will help us continue to deliver world-class support while making a lasting impact on the systems that shape survivors’ lives.

This role requires someone who can move seamlessly between strategic oversight and operational excellence, from representing our mission on national and international stages to inspiring our team of 75+ staff and 100+ volunteers. Most importantly, you will bring an unwavering commitment to justice, human dignity, and the rights of survivors – the values that have defined our work since our founding.

Closing date: midnight, 14 April 2025.

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work experience, and individual support for up to 45 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work opportunities, and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to people who live in an Emmaus community and contribute to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another.

Emmaus Greenwich offers an individual holistic package of support and a tailored development plan to support each companion develop new skills (or build on existing ones) to boost confidence, improve mental and/or physical health and wellbeing, and increase employability.

We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer that will be responsible for the operational management of the social enterprise, facilities, and Companion community at Emmaus Greenwich. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will ensure that all areas operate efficiently, meet compliance and safety standards, and support the overall mission of the charity. 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leadership

• Ensure smooth and efficient operations through strategic and effective operational management.
• Lead and support the Retail Manager, Property & Facilities Manager, and Community Manager in delivering their respective functions effectively.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and leadership team to develop and implement the organisation’s long-term strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

2. Social Enterprise & Retail Operations

• Oversee the Retail Manager in managing charity shops and retail operations, ensuring financial growth and sustainability.
• Develop and implement business strategies to enhance sales, efficiency, and income generation.
• Identify new opportunities for business diversification and expansion within the social enterprise.
• Ensure compliance with retail regulations and best practices.

3. Facilities & Property Management

• Oversee the Property & Facilities Manager to ensure all Emmaus Greenwich properties are well maintained and meet health & safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and oversee maintenance schedules, capital improvement plans, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure effective management of utilities, repairs, and external contractor relationships.
• Oversee security, fire safety, and infrastructure projects.

4. Companion Community & Wellbeing

• Oversee the Community Manager in ensuring a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for companions.
• Work with the team to develop individual progression plans, enabling companions to build skills and move towards independence.
• Ensure that companions are meaningfully engaged in charity operations and social enterprise activities.
• Implement safeguarding policies and best practices for supporting vulnerable individuals.

5. Financial & Budget Management

• Work with the CEO and Finance Manager to oversee budgets, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Manage financial performance across the social enterprise, facilities, and community services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue-generation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, charity governance, and reporting requirements.

6. People Management & Organisational Culture

• Lead and develop the Operations, Property & Facilities, and Community Managers, ensuring high levels of motivation and performance.
• Establish and oversee effective recruitment, training, and performance management processes.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organisation.
• Champion Emmaus values and ensure they are embedded in daily operations.

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, characteristics, 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 in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

We are currently recruiting for an HR Officer. We are looking for a diligent and highly organised person to provide HR processes which support the effective operation of the charity, including recruitment, staff support and development, maintaining personnel records, advising on and updating staff policies, producing contracts, and taking responsibility for the payroll (in conjunction with our external processor). You must be a strong communicator with meticulous attention to detail, who enjoys working in a busy professional environment.

Please apply by sending us your CV as well as completing the application form on our website, outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you would bring to the role. 

We realise that text-based applications do not suit everyone, so if you would like to apply in a different way, require information in a different format, or need any other support with your application, please get in touch via the contact details provided on our website.

Bath Preservation Trust is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We will particularly welcome applications from people from those sections of the community who are under-represented in Bath Preservation Trust and in the wider heritage sector including those from Global Ethnic Majority and / or disabled applicants.

Experienced and passionate about children and young people growing in the Christian faith? Ready to support and create teams that will shape the next generation of Christians? You are the one we are looking for.

We are a church committed to the growth of whole life disciples of all ages. Having seen numerical growth amongst the under 25s in our church, we are looking for someone who can lead this work into the future. Working alongside the wider team of pastors and leadership team, this role willgive you scope to lead the next generation of Jesus-followers in our church family. 

Position: Next Generation Pastor

Responsible to: Pastoral and wider Leadership Team

Location: Gathered church activities and team meetings will be in and around the church; we expect that your preparation work will be done  from home.

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time); evenings and weekends will be required

Salary: £25,000–£30,000 per annum dependent on experience

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV highlighting your relevant skills and  experience and a covering letter that will show why this role is a good fit for you at this time. 

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2025.

Interviews will take place in May at times/dates that are most suitable for the short-listed candidates. 

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)         

FSN are looking for a visionary and inspiring leader to maintain and develop the Charity’s growth and impact. 

The CEO will provide strategic leadership and vision, build relationships with stakeholders, maintain service development strategies, as well as being responsible for the day to day running of the Charity ensuring all legal obligations are met. 

FSN is based in Hastings & St Leonards and delivers a range of services across the towns and villages of East Sussex, responding to the changing needs of the community and the children, young people and families that live there. 

FSN’s vision statement – Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to flourish. 

The role is a Full-Time position based in our offices in Hastings & St Leonards.

Salary Range £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. 

FSN offers a competitive salary and annual leave, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, a supportive working environment together with excellent training and development opportunities which fully support individuals CPD.

FSN embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and actively promotes working without discrimination.  We are a disability confident employer and committed to interviewing disabled people who meet our minimum criteria for the post.

*Successful applicant will be required to undertake an

enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Download an application form together with a Job Description,

Person Specification and Application Form from our website;

FSN aims to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 208446

FSN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment in every aspect of their work.

Role: Finance Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,033 - £29,921 per annum
Closing date: 13 April 2025
Interview date: 22 April 2025

Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all part of the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. We have achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

· A warm and welcoming working environment,

· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service,

· Contributary pension scheme,

· Free car parking,

· Subsidised lunches,

· Cycle to Work Scheme,

· Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,

· On demand GP,

· Westfield Health Cash Plan,

· Life Assurance,

· A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

The role
In your role as Finance Officer, you will carry out a range of duties to assist the Head of Finance with the smooth running of the Finance department and provide finance support and advice to other departments in the Hospice.

We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who has experience in financial support and undertaking financial tasks including payroll. You will have good communication skills and be able to effectively prioritise your workload and to work under your own initiative. You will be familiar with a range of IT and finance systems.

The successful candidate will:

· Be highly numerate and literate

· Have excellent attention to detail

· Have previous experience of providing finance administrative support in a multidisciplinary environment

· Qualified, or part qualified AAT/CIPFA

The role is available 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (Friday 4pm finish), on a salary of £27,033 - £29,921 per annum.

How to apply
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to HR Department. 

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

Successful appointments will be subject to Standard Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals’ physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.

This post covers a diverse range of work areas both within the Scotland team and the wider Carers Trust social impact function of the organisation. It is pivotal to Carers Trust's mission to transform the lives of unpaid carers by securing robust evidence to influence changes to policy and practice for unpaid carers in Scotland.

Contract: full time, permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000
Location: Hybrid, anchored to Glasgow Carers Trust office minimum 1 day a week. Flexibility to work from other Carers Trust’s offices around the UK when needed.

The postholder will play a key role in bringing Scottish voices and perspectives to our UK-wide research and involvement functions and will work with colleagues across the UK to produce impactful evidence to influence changes beyond Scotland's borders. This post will also support the delivery of UK-wide research and involvement strategies in Scotland.

Download the recruitment pack to find out more. 

Senior Policy Officer

Bristol, home or hybrid working available

Full time, £31,500 - £34,999 dependent on experience

2-year fixed-term contract

*CV & cover letter required to apply*

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis, we are dedicated to enabling positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives.

The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening condition.

Role purpose

The Policy Officer will play a key role in using health insights to shape our policy positions and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by meningitis. This position involves a combination of research, analysis, strategic foresight, and policy development to enable evidence-based decision making.

This role reports to the Head of Health Policy and Insights

Responsibilities

Strategic Foresight & Horizon Scanning

• Monitor UK and global meningitis policy and provide analysis to identify trends and priorities.
• Help maintain the policy foresight dashboard, organize quarterly scanning sessions, and present findings to senior leadership and trustees

Policy Analysis & Development

• Analyse UK meningitis policies, focusing on immunization and support for affected individuals.
• Track UK immunization developments, vaccine policies, and public health initiatives related to meningitis prevention.
• Provide global meningitis policy analysis, including WHO’s Global Roadmap to Defeat Meningitis and brain health initiatives.
• Draft briefings, position papers, and reports on key meningitis-related topics for internal and external use.
• Support responses to health-related consultations in the UK and globally.

Collaboration & Engagement

• Build relationships with UK policy stakeholders, including government bodies, NHS England, and advocacy groups.
• Work with Advocacy, CoMO, and Support teams to ensure the insights reflect the experiences of those affected by meningitis
• Collaborate with Research colleagues to align research findings with policy development.
• Partner with the Communications team to share policy positions externally.
• Represent MRF at events, conferences, and network meetings.

Policy Strategy & Operational Plans

• Assist in delivering operational objectives for Health Insights & Policy.
• Support other international and national policy activities as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in health policy in the UK and internationally, especially infectious diseases.
• Conducted policy research, written reports and briefs, and evaluated their impact.
• Understanding of UK government, healthcare system, health policy landscape, and parliamentary processes.
• Experience in international development or global health is desirable.
• Able to build strong relationships quickly.
• Can translate complex arguments for varied audiences.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders in various forums.
• Strong analytical, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in a second European language, ideally French or Spanish.

What we offer you

• £31,500 to £34,999 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
• 2% employee pension contribution + 6% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working arrangements between work and home. Fully remote working is also available.
• 25 days' holiday.
• This position is a 2-year fixed-term contract. This post is currently funded from reserves. If funding allows, the post could be made permanent following the end of this contract

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position. CVs sent through without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications should be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, 25th April 2025.

Equal Opportunities

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates who may previously have, or feel like they have, experienced being excluded from generally advertised roles due to their gender, ethnicity, disability status or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Meningitis Research Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any advertised role will require references, confirmation of your identity and your right to work in the UK. Following receipt of satisfactory references, the successful candidate will be able to start work soon after receiving their offer of employment.

Are you passionate about making a difference and using your marketing skills to drive positive change? As this Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll play a vital role in creating impactful campaigns that inspire action and support vital causes.
 
Job Title: Marketing and Fundraising Officer
Charity cause: International
Salary: £39,270
Location: London (hybrid working – one day a week in the office)
Contract: Permanent
 
The role as Marketing and Fundraising Officer
 
As the Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll manage and deliver high-quality brand awareness and acquisition campaigns across a variety of channels, including TV, digital, and face-to-face. Your work will directly support the charity’s mission, helping them to attract new donors, build awareness, and fund life-changing projects around the world.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead impactful marketing campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple channels.
• Work closely with creative and media agencies to optimise campaign performance.
• Monitor campaign progress, analyse data, and implement strategies to boost engagement and conversion.
• Develop innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and donor acquisition.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create integrated campaigns and impactful supporter journeys.

 
What They’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience managing direct marketing campaigns across various channels, ideally gained within the charity sector.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate campaign performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to manage diverse projects and stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A commitment to safeguarding and best practices in fundraising.

 
If you’re excited about the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to support life-changing projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Overall job purpose

This is a fundamental role within our North regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer. The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 23 historic churches across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, W. Yorkshire, N. Yorkshire (part), ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.

Key relationships

You will work closely with the Lead Local Community Officer (North), regional and national colleagues, volunteers, community groups and other local stakeholders.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 28th April 2025.

The interviews will take place in Leeds on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provide