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‍About Betknowmore UK

Our Vision

At Betknowmore UK, we work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. ‘We want people to be empowered, to live the life they want to lead.’ Read more about our values, strategy and impact.

We exist to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling. Together we aim to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling harm.

How we started

Betknowmore UK was established in 2013 by Frankie Graham, who lived with a gambling addiction for nearly 20 years, prior to successful recovery in 2006. Find out more about our organisation and history via our website. 

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Community Outreach Manager to manage and expand our outreach efforts. The Community Outreach Manager will be responsible for leading a team to deliver Betknowmore UK's Community Outreach services, engaging with local communities, and supporting individuals impacted by gambling harms. 

This is a key leadership role that involves overseeing the service’s strategy, operations, and delivery, ensuring that services are accessible, effective, and meet the needs of diverse communities. 

The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) -Disclosure

Betknowmore UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Betknowmore UK welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is relevant. As Betknowmore UK meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) by SI 20131198. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

‍Key responsibilities and accountabilities

1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage the GOALS team, ensuring they have the resources, support, and training to effectively deliver services.
• Provide regular supervision, mentoring, and performance feedback to outreach staff.
• Design and implement training plans to enhance team capabilities and leadership potential. 
• Set individual and team performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and offer constructive feedback. 
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support team members in their growth and development.
• Develop and maintain a high-performing team culture that reflects Betknowmore UK's values and commitment to compassionate, non-judgmental support.

2. Service Delivery and Development:

• Oversee the delivery of community outreach initiatives aimed at raising awareness of gambling harm and providing support to individuals and communities.
• Ensure the team is effectively engaging with local organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to increase the visibility of our services.
• Monitor the quality of service delivery and make improvements where necessary to meet the needs of service users.
• 3. Strategic Planning and Service Improvement:
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement the strategic direction for community outreach services, ensuring alignment with Betknowmore UK's wider objectives.
• Continuously evaluate service effectiveness, gathering feedback from stakeholders, service users, and team members to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of outreach campaigns and partnerships to engage at-risk communities.

4. Reporting and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of outreach activities and case management, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Prepare and present regular reports on service performance, including outcomes, challenges, and achievements.
• Ensure that all outreach services meet organisational standards, as well as external regulatory requirements

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Networking:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including community organizations, local authorities, and support services.
• Represent Betknowmore UK at community events, conferences, and other networking opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other service lines within the organization to ensure a holistic approach to supporting individuals with gambling-related harm.

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Must be London based as you will be required to attend community events and in-person meetings within the Greater London area.
• Significant experience in a leadership or managerial role within a social services, community outreach, or public health setting.
• Demonstrable experience in managing outreach or support services, with a focus on community engagement and impact.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage a team, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse data and use insights to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of gambling harm, its impact on individuals and communities, and the available support systems.
• Experience of working in or with the gambling sector, or experience of working with vulnerable or at-risk populations.
• A relevant qualification in social care, public health, or community outreach.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Application Instructions

Please read the Job Pack for full details of the role. Applications must contain a cover letter and a CV to be considered for the role. Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and should outline how you meet the role specification and demonstrate an interest in the role. The closing date of Thursday April 17th however interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Exciting Opportunity: Curriculum Manager at St John's College, Brighton

St John's College, based in Brighton, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Curriculum Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in driving the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment at our college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line Management: You will be responsible for managing a team of teachers, including overseeing sickness, holidays, and conducting regular check-ins.
• Quality Monitoring & Improvement: Take the lead in quality monitoring processes, including observations of teaching and learning, moderation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Data Gathering & Reporting: Work closely with the Deputy Head to gather the necessary information to contribute to the College's Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Leadership Contribution: As a member of the leadership team, you will work alongside the Head of College in implementing St John's strategy and business plan. This includes monthly attendance at leadership meetings to support decision-making and continuous development.

Why St John's College?

At St John's College, we are committed to providing an inspiring environment where both staff and learners can thrive. We offer a supportive and collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of our learners.

About St Johns College

St. John's is a non-maintained specialist provision, working with autistic people, the majority of whom also have learning disabilities. Some of our learners have co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, hearing or visual impairments, or mental health needs. We also support autistic learners who have an additional profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) syndrome.

Who Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to educational excellence, and experience in curriculum management and quality assurance. You will be an effective communicator, dedicated to supporting and developing both staff and learners, with the ability to influence change and drive improvement.

Apply Now!

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in autistic young people's lives, we want to hear from you. Join us at St John's College and help us continue our mission of delivering high-quality education.

Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025

Shortlisting Date: Monday 28th April 2025

Interview Date: Friday 2nd May 2025

Start Date: June 2025 or earlier

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:

• Can this be stopped?

• How will I live my life?

Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.

We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people. 

We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.

We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors, such as Sir John Major and Frances Segelman.

We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Retail Commercial Manager to oversee the sales and profit performance of a collection of retail shops. This position plays a crucial role in driving the commercial success of our retail shops by developing effective sales strategies, managing stock, optimising merchandising, and leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, and success with Commercial Strategies & Performance Management:

Responsible to 

Head of Retail- Trading

Direct reports 

Circa. 14 Managers

Working hours and contract 

Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week across a flexible seven-day rota

Salary 

£30,000-£35,000 p.a. depending on experience, plus travel expenses

Location

Central & Greater London

Closing date for applications: 30th, April, 2025

Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.

Role Responsibilities 

Sales and Profit

• Support Shop Managers to maximise each shop’s sales and profit potential.

• Oversee the delivery of Gift Aid targets throughout the area, driving Gift Aid signups and conversion rates, and ensuring shops are actively promoting the scheme.

• Conduct data analysis to review the commercial layout of each shop including department and category mix. 

• Understand and implement commercial actions to deliver against strategic KPIs.

• Responsible for ensuring that all merchandise is clearly priced and monitor pricing levels to achieve maximum sales in accordance with pricing policies.

• Ensure shops have a high standard of display, cleanliness and tidiness, and that they project a quality retail image.

• Assist Shop Managers to deliver commercially successful visual merchandising displays, in line with the visual merchandising manual.

• Ensure each shop correctly implements agreed seasonal promotions, and shop layouts to achieve maximum income.

• Ensures shop teams are aware, understand and engaged in the financial performance of their shops.

• All best practices outlined within the commercial manual are delivered.

Stock Management

• Ensure compliance with efficient and commercially successful stock processing systems (such as pricing, quality standards, consumer safety, stock density, sizing, and culling stock).

• Ensure that all legal and internal regulations regarding donated stock are adhered to.

• Collaborate with warehouse team to ensure effective stock movement.

• Work closely with the warehouse and stock partnerships teams to ensure sufficient levels of warehouse, rotation and corporate donated stock.

• Work closely with the ecommerce team to ensure key products generate maximum income via the best channel, delivering P&L sales targets.

• To monitor stock management and fast-tracking on to shop floor.

Customer Service

• Lead and inspire the team to place a positive customer experience at the heart of our approach to attract new and loyal supporters and repeat donors.

• Ensure all processes detailed within the customer experience manual are delivered.

• Ensure that feedback, including complaints are escalated to the Head of Retail Income, within the agreed timeframes.

• Be accountable for the integration of each shop into the local community in collaboration with the shop teams.

Team Management

• Ensure that shops have correct level of cover throughout the year, ensuring cover when and where necessary for annual leave, sickness or vacancies.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with shop managers for the purpose of training, communication and planning. 

• Role model and promote effective team communication, celebrating success and sharing best practice. 

• Foster a creative environment where team members seek to maximise income in new and innovative ways through multiple channels including their shops and community events.

• Provide line management, leadership, development opportunities and performance management to the Shop Management team.

• Support with the annual appraisal and probation processes for all reports. 

• Play a key role in enabling shops to represent the charity and increase awareness of our mission within the community.

Volunteer Team

• Support the volunteer coordinator and shop management teams to recruit, induct and retain an inclusive and diverse volunteer team, in line with recruitment targets.

• Ensure volunteers adhere to Fight for Sight policies and procedures.

Operations

• Ensure shops are compliant against operational procedures and processes within the Operations manual, providing timely reports and identifying areas of non-compliance. 

• Ensure shop maintenance and repairs are reported, and resolved in a timely manner, and aligned to budgets. 

• Provide a safe and healthy working environment and ensure that all team members are aware of and operate within our health and safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure technology-related issues are raised and resolved promptly. 

• Work within our policies and procedures when dealing with problems at work.

• Adhere to and enforce our safeguarding policies. Ensure all risk assessments are conducted and appropriate action plans are developed and executed.

Other

• Required to adhere to our vision, mission and values. 

• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equality, diversity, and staff health and wellbeing principles. 

Governance, Finance and Operations

• Conduct regular reviews of shop financial processes to ensure adherence to procedures and minimise financial risks 

• Understand and mitigate risk in the context of charity retail and multi-suite working. 

• Monitor and enforce adherence to local regulations, ensuring shops comply with relevant legislation.

• Ensure all retail income is raised lawfully, including data protection legislation, Charity Commission guidance and Fundraising Standards/ Charity Retail Association codes of practice. 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Trading standards, Health & Safety, fire and building regulations for the retail premises.

Impact

• Support public awareness and understanding about visual impairment and visually impaired people.

• Share with customers the impact of the funds raised through shopping with us through in store communications, staff training and social media.

Person specification

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience

• Experience in retail management delivering significant sales and profit growth across multiple sites, ideally in a charity retail context

• Experience of developing and managing budgets 

• Experience of EPOS systems and Gift Aid

• Experience of setting and managing income and expenditure budgets

• Experience of leading and line managing others to develop and grow, building and maintaining a high performing team culture

Personal qualities

• The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and organised

• To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent

• The ability to maintain excellent rapport with staff, volunteers, supporters, and donors

• To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of customer service and team working.

• Comfortable working in a small team both strategically and operationally

• Commitment to teamwork, business partnering and a collegiate approach – with a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of humour. 

• Able to provide positive, dynamic, tenacious and flexible leadership at all times. 

• Results-driven, able to measure and quantify own outcomes. 

• Adaptable to changing landscape and evolving organisation. 

• Willing and able to operate at pace in an organisation going through rapid change, using your initiative and delivering to tight deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Highly organised with ability to plan effectively and allocate resources appropriately. 

• Committed to equal opportunities and inclusion

• An understanding of and commitment to blind and vision impaired people.

Flexibility

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Employee benefits

We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:

• A great team and a supportive culture

• Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover

• Generous parental leave

• Flexible/hybrid working options

• Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development

• Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program

• An active Social Committee and staff events

Application & Interview process

See above for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.

Successfully shortlisted applicants  will be invited for a stage one interview online by teams, followed by an in person at our Mansell Street offices.

Accessibility

We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence. 

Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have. 

We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.

About the Angelou Centre 

The Angelou Centre is a Black-led women’s organisation committed to empowering Black and racially minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our refuge provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to help survivors heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.

As we grow and expand our refuge provision, we are looking for a dedicated Refuge Manager to oversee our safe accommodation services, including emergency housing, move-on accommodation, and specialist provisions for women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Role Overview

The Refuge Manager will lead a team of Senior advocates and House Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support is provided to residents. The post-holder will ensure that the refuge operates in compliance with all statutory requirements, housing regulations, and health & safety standards. They will also be responsible for property management, working closely with landlords, housing associations, and local authorities.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced housing professional with a strong understanding of domestic abuse support services, safeguarding practices, and compliance obligations within the social housing sector.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.

This post is:

• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
• involves some out-of-hours work and travel

The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for

Are you an experienced communications professional that is passionate about using your creative communication skills to make a difference? 

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the further development of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service.

We are an award-winning local charity that provides specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our team and who will help us build on our charity’s established reputation. You will lead on the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will engage and champion our brand to all our key audiences, internally and externally, in a consistent manner via a number of mediums and platforms.

You will bring creativity, energy, and passion to this role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality marketing assets that will bring our vital work to life in an inspiring way to help grow awareness and increase vital income.

The successful candidate will need to have experience across various areas: PR and brand management, report writing and developing case studies.

The role is based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead.

Permanent contract but funding for this role ends on 31st July 2026

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £35,100.00 per annum

Location: Essex wide with Chelmsford base

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative family practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

We wish to recruit a Family Service Manager to lead a new family team. Combining our current family workers we wish to extent the support we can offer parents and carers of the young people who engage with our Essex services.

You will lead the team undertaking supervisions and performance management. You will create a service plan to ensure that you reach targets and need. This includes supporting the team to develop a family-centred care plans specific to needs. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.

-You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable families either in a paid or unpaid capacity.

-You will have experience leading a team.

-You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.

-You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a management team.

-You will have the ability to drive and have access to a car

As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people's lives happier and safer.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 3rd April onwards.

Interviews will be held on the 22nd April 2025 in our Chelmsford Office.

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As our Community Hub Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Makery, leading a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to ensure a welcoming, safe, and responsive environment for all who walk through our doors. You will be both a leader and a team player, ready to step in wherever needed—whether that’s handling a safeguarding referral, supporting a distressed visitor, or simply making a cup of tea.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Service Management & Safeguarding

• Overseeing the delivery of frontline support, ensuring best practices in crisis response, safeguarding, and risk assessment.

• Making safeguarding, MARAC, and other urgent referrals as needed.

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols and legal obligations.

• Leadership & Staff Management

• Recruiting, training, and supervising a team of staff and volunteers, providing guidance and professional development.

• Conducting regular supervisions and performance management.

• Leading by example—supporting and empowering the team while being hands-on when needed.

• Community Engagement & Networking

• Building and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, charities, and statutory services.

• Representing the Makery at networking events and strengthening our presence within the community.

• Identifying and developing new services or partnerships based on community needs.

• Operations & Financial Management

• Overseeing the hub’s budget, ensuring financial sustainability.

• Managing administrative tasks related to service delivery, including data reporting.

• Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, from managing appointments to responding to urgent requests.

We are looking for a passionate, resilient, and adaptable individual who:

• Has proven experience in managing a frontline community service, crisis response, or advocacy-based role.

• Holds strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and making safeguarding referrals.

• Has experience in staff and volunteer management, including training, supervision, and performance support.

• Can manage budgets, oversee operational tasks, and ensure smooth service delivery.

• Is a confident networker and relationship-builder, able to strengthen our connections with local agencies and services.

• Can think on their feet, work flexibly, and respond effectively to unpredictable situations.

• Is a team player, willing to get stuck in—whether it’s making a safeguarding referral, supporting a visitor in distress, or helping with practical tasks around the hub.

• Is compassionate and non-judgmental, with a strong commitment to inclusion and empowerment.

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

• A degree in social work, psychology, mental health, or a closely related field, OR NVQ Level 3/4 or A-level standard education in a relevant subject.

• Proven experience in a management role within mental health, psychology-based interventions, or community engagement.

• Strong knowledge and direct application of safeguarding, trauma-informed practices, and person-centered approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage programs, support vulnerable individuals, and engage with diverse communities in a professional capacity.

• Clear evidence of leading teams, managing staff, and overseeing service delivery in a relevant setting.

Why Join Us?

At the Makery, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation that truly makes a difference. No two days are the same, and your work will directly impact the lives of people who need support the most. You’ll be leading a passionate team, shaping a vital community service, and growing professionally in a rewarding role.

If you have the skills, experience, and heart to take on this challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Services Manager to join a dynamic Social Welfare Charity organisation. This full-time role sits within the Communications and Marketing team and supports the development and implementation of the annual marketing plan in line with the charity’s four year strategy. The role is key to delivering a range of integrated marketing campaigns and initiatives, working closely with fundraising teams, internal departments, and external agencies.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Support the development and execution of the annual Communications and Marketing plan
• Work in partnership with fundraising teams and internal departments to help them achieve their objectives
• Devise, deliver, and monitor integrated marketing campaigns for major fundraising projects
• Oversee the charity’s product-related content across the website, ensuring effective presentation and optimisation
• Create campaign landing pages and supporter journeys using WordPress
• Plan, implement, and monitor paid digital advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google, Meta, and other ad networks
• Write engaging and strategically aligned content for marketing communications
• Manage the charity’s MailChimp account, overseeing email marketing requests and campaigns
• Brief and manage external agencies across design, advertising, and digital marketing services
• Monitor website and campaign performance, providing data-driven recommendations for improvement
• Manage project budgets and oversee marketing services budget lines throughout the financial year

Ideal candidate profile:

• 6–8 years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-performing marketing environment
• Strong background in digital and performance marketing, including Google Ads, Meta platforms, campaign tracking, and remarketing (GA4 and Meta Pixel)
• Experience in print and production, WordPress, MailChimp, and Adobe design software (advantageous)
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience working in an agency or service-oriented marketing role is desirable
• Passion for the charity sector and commitment to its mission
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally work outside of core hours (TOIL available)

Location: Victoria, London 
Salary: £44,000
Working hours: Full-time 
Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days on-site
Contract: Permanent

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out! We are an equal opportunities organisation, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

MHC plays a vital role in addressing the local challenges relating to homelessness and hardship in the borough of Maidstone, Kent. Our Food Bank provides essential supplies to households forced to choose between heating and eating, especially during the harsh winter months. The MHC Day Centre provides a vital refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. Serving as a hub for essential services and support, the centre offers access to washing facilities, assistance with applications for benefits, jobs, and housing, and a nourishing home-cooked meal - all within a warm, friendly, and non-judgmental environment. Through these services, the centre helps restore dignity and stability to those in need. Meanwhile, our supported accommodation steps in where local councils may struggle to provide housing, helping individuals find long-term, stable solutions to their situation. We have been supporting the local homeless community for over 30 years and remain committed to continuing this vital work.

We are seeking a Manager to run our Day Centre and oversee the Food Bank and Goodsell House, our 10 bedded supportive housing unit

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You will manage a small, dedicated staff and volunteer group who provide ongoing support to homeless people, with the aim of moving them on to permanent accommodation wherever possible. 

You will need effective leadership and management skills and will benefit from structured support from our Trustee group.

The working hours are 8am – 2.30pm and starting salary is £29K per annum, with a review after 6 months.

 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Stockport, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past eleven years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In April 2022, Smart Works launched a Three-Year Plan that saw the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. We have achieved this by expanding the reach of our existing centres and opening new centres in areas of need including Bristol; set to open in early 2025.

About This Role

Over the next three years, Smart Works Leeds want to expand and embed the service we offer within the Bradford district. Reaching unemployed women in Bradford is integral to our mission of increasing the number of women we support in 2025 and beyond.

Thanks to a successful grant application from Yorkshire Building Society Foundation, we now have the funding to expand the team and enhance our strategy. We are looking for a Client Services Coordinator to join us and support this exciting growth.

The Client Services Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring our clients have the very best experience when accessing the services Smart Works have available. Working closely with our service delivery and outreach teams, you will be responsible for talking clients through the service; scheduling appointments; answering queries; and providing check-in calls.This person will attend events with an Outreach Lead to convert client referrals into appointments swiftly.

Along with the communication with clients, the Client Services Coordinator will also liaise with our volunteer team, providing them with the necessary information about each client to ensure that their appointment is tailored to their needs, and they feel comfortable at each stage of their journey with Smart Works.

How to Apply

Please read the full job description and then head over to our website where you will be able to submit your CV and cover letter through our recruitment system by 9am on Monday 14th April. Your application should be addressed to Emily Zadok and Kate Murphy, Centre Managers. 

First round interviews will be held on Thursday 24th April. There will be 2nd round in person interviews at the Leeds Centre on a date to be confirmed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact our Recruitment team. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

Who are we?

Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.

We have a membership (Fellowship) of approximately 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.

The essentials …

• Permanent, part-time (21 hours, Tuesday through Thursday)
• £15,600 - £16,500 (£26,000 - £27,500 full-time equivalent)
• Hybrid working with Wednesdays in the Bath office

What you’ll be doing …

The main purpose of this role is to provide customer facing support for the sales and marketing team.  Customers will be internal and external and include but are not limited to: institutional and corporate librarians and information professionals, 3rd party sellers, authors, editors, book purchasers, representatives and agents globally.

Overall responsibilities / requirements …

• Support the sales team in managing agreements and licenses
• Support the sales and marketing teams in managing data requirements and reports (internal/external)
• Offer a high level of customer service to existing and potential customers
• Provide customers with marketing information and materials

Key accountabilities …

Sales and customer service:

• Offer support for customer queries on pricing, renewals negotiations and Rights Retention
• Support institutional renewal reminders processes
• Work with partners (PLS/CCC & others) to provide metadata to ensure all products are included in relevant databases quarterly 
• Download reports as required from 3rd party sellers
• Work with 3rd party partners to enable member access to subscribed content
• Maintain a list of article pay-per-view (PPV) pricing and review twice yearly to maximise income
• Payment of royalties with the Sales and Customer Services Manager
• Create and upload MARC/Kbart files to website for libraries
• Quarterly subscription comparison
• Updating member email addresses in Lyell (from lists provided by database manager)
• Product updates on the online bookshop

Marketing:

• Marketing support and data entry for leads and opportunities
• Provide promotional questionnaires to authors/editors
• Creation of Advance Information / New business info sheets/Book order forms
• Creation of ‘most read reports’ to authors – monthly/quarterly 
• Geographical content for reps/agents
• Adestra: regular data upload into Adestra from the online manuscript submission system and reporting
• Newsletter creation:
  • New title alert newsletters
  • Online bookshop sale newsletter
  • Online bookshop sale: adding books and removing tags

General:

• Collaborate with colleagues at the Publishing House to share and maximise opportunities
• Develop an understanding of the sales processing for institutional subscriptions and book sales
• Contribute to streamlined sales processes resulting from new CRM/website developments

What we’re looking for …

• A high level of clerical and administrative experience in a customer service role
• A good standard of written and spoken English, numeracy and a keen eye for detail
• A self-motivated learner able to work with minimal instruction
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Positive attitude to customer service
• Competent to manage the Microsoft office suite

Essential

• Advanced administrative experience
• Sales office experience
• Customer service experience
• Microsoft office suite
• Strong communication
• Good standard of English and numeracy

Desirable

• Experience with CRM and Microsoft Dynamics 365

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time.  As required, post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post.

A bit about us …

The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. The Society Publishing House is based in Bath, from where we provide a full publishing service to an international geoscience community across a portfolio of books, journals, and associated products.

As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:

• 25 days basic holiday entitlement when you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
• Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
• Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
• Discounts and recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
• Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
• Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff

The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Age UK York is a local charity passionate about supporting older people in York to live more rewarding lives through practical support and advice. 

Our services aim at improving the quality of life for vulnerable and isolated people, maximizing their independence and helping them to remain safe and comfortable in their own communities for as long as possible.

The Supporting Independence Service (SIS) offers companionship and practical help, maintaining people’s individual dignity, privacy, freedom of choice and being treated with respect.

As the Supporting Independence Manager you will lead and oversees our SIS contract with City of York Council (CYC) and other aligned programmes of work.

You should be confident in conversing with people, some of whom have hearing or cognition difficulties, by telephone, online, and face-to-face. Lone working is required, as is access to transport - you will be required to travel within City of York boundaries to see people in community venues or their home environment, as well as working from our office in Margaret Street, York.   

We focus on doing the best for our service users and colleagues. You'd be joining a friendly team both in the Supporting Independence and Information and Advice Service and the wider organisation.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Working with the Deputy Chief Executive, set, monitor and manage service budgets; and ensuring effective use of resources 

• Deliver the SIS in line with quality and performance requirements ensuring effective and timely support to local people and continuing development of our offer in line with need 

• Leading the recruitment and selection, support, supervision and training of staff and volunteers in the Supporting Independence Service 

• Leading Age UK York’s relationship with a range of partners including but not limited City of York Council, health partners, the Voluntary and Community Sector, service users and their families 

• Maintain an awareness of current local and national issues affecting older people where necessary, researching new information and resources, also work with partner agencies relevant to our client group 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• You should be experienced in building a strong and open culture, focused on outcomes for the service users, and have experience of working with older people 

• You are used to working in partnership with other organisations and managing staff, including teams working remotely 

• You have experience of managing a budget, working to control costs and of contract management and working with funders to effectively deliver a service 

• Knowledge and understanding of co-creation practices as part of continuous learning and improvement 

• You should have access to transport to attend external meeting in City of York boundary area 

Salary and Benefits: 

• Up to £28,176.46 pro rata for part time 

• A genuinely friendly and supportive environment 

• Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service.

• Birthday day off

• Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service 

• Flexible work schedule  

• Potential for funding towards professional qualifications  

• Employee discounts 

• Free eye test  

• Free flu jab  

• Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)   

How to Apply: Please submit an up to date CV and Supporting Statement

Application Deadline: Midnight Tuesday 15th April 2025 

Potential Interview Dates: w/c 21st April 

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

About the role:

Join the Stacey Street Hostel team and play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of individuals who have faced rough sleeping and complex needs. As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker (SMDW), you'll provide specialist interventions through our recovery programme, which is rooted in harm minimisation, dual diagnosis support, and strength-based recovery frameworks. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team of professionals, including the Services Manager, Team Manager, and Project Workers, to deliver person-centred support plans and help clients access vital services such as health, mental health, and social care.

In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships with service users, advocating for their needs and empowering them to engage with the support they deserve. You’ll be instrumental in identifying and overcoming system barriers that prevent clients from accessing the care they need, making a direct impact on their recovery and long term wellbeing. Your work will focus on providing intensive support, guidance, and skill-building to help clients gain the confidence and tools to maintain their engagement with treatment and support services.

At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we are committed to your career growth. As an SMDW, you'll have access to continuous training, development opportunities, and career progression in a supportive, collaborative environment. Join us at Stacey Street Hostel to be part of a team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of rough sleepers while advancing your professional journey within a leading charity that values social change and personal growth.

About you:

• Proficiency in managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and analysing data to identify resident needs.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work with professionals from various disciplines.
• Commitment to ongoing training, participation in reflective practice, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
• Ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 13th April at Midnight 

Interview date: Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd April in Islington

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed by SHP for the successful applicant.

Services Manager (Care Advice & Wellbeing Support)

Our client is looking for an inspirational leader with the skill, energy, and enthusiasm to manage members of their Services Team delivering care advice and wellbeing support for care-experienced children and young people across England.

The Services Manager (Care Advice & Wellbeing Support) will lead development of their Care Advice Service supporting care-experienced children and young people to access their rights and experience increased wellbeing as they navigate care. The Care Advice Service currently includes a Care Advice Line, rights and entitlements workshops, care advice surgeries and online resources. They plan to increase their  reach by scaling parts of the service - including via partnerships, digital approaches to delivering advice and support, and volunteer work placements) - and targeted delivery in specific regions.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As an organisation serving children in care and young care leavers they are keen to receive applications from people with lived experience of care. They are actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from those from racially-minoritised communities.  They ask all applicants to fill in an Equity and Diversity Monitoring from to better understand the diversity of applicants.  This is anonymous and cannot be connected with your application.

How to apply

They ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.

Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send them your CV but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.

To apply for this role, you will need to:

• Provide them with a copy of your CV;
• Answer the questions below in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required;
• Complete the Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form (this is not compulsory but the information is very useful to them).

If you have any reasonable adjustments, you would like them to consider for this recruitment process please advise them below.

If you would like an informal chat before applying, please contact them and they will arrange a convenient time.

Please also tell them if there are any reasonable adjustments, they can make to assist you in your application.

The deadline for applications to be received is 28^th March @ 11.59pm.

Interview details: 

Interviews will have two parts:

• A session with young people;
• A panel interview with their staff

Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at their  location in Central London. If access to technology/WiFi is difficult for you, please contact them so they can assist in making suitable arrangements.  

Become also wants to ensure fairness in all of their interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.

Interviews will take place:

• Young people’s panel: 13th May 2025
• Staff panel: 14th May 2025

Please Note

All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. Although the role is hybrid, they are unable to offer work visas or sponsorship for any candidates based outside of the UK.

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