Social Welfare Jobs

A fantastic livery company focused on being a philanthropic force for good are looking for two Grants Officers to join their Philanthropy Team.

Location:City of London, 4 days in the office, 1 from home

Salary: £30k - £35k plus excellent benefits

Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months

 As Grants Officer, you will support the Grants Programme Managers to deliver and develop grant-making programmes.

Key responsibilities include assisting in delivering and developing funding programmes that tackle disadvantage and improve opportunities for people facing disadvantage. Working closely with the Grants Programme Managers you will assist with shortlisting, assessment and processing of grant applications, developing relationships with successful grantees and assisting with monitoring and learning from funded work. You will develop your own portfolio of grantees and will be responsible for the preparation of papers and presenting these to the decision-making Committee.

 The successful candidate will have knowledge and/or experience of working in or with the third sector and grant-making. You will be interested in philanthropy and the difference it can make to people’s lives and have an interest in the charity’s programme areas. Proven project management skills are key, as is experience of undertaking research, analysing complex information and writing reports.

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative, high-quality team who invest in opportunities to create positive change so that everyone has the chance to lead a fulfilling life.

 If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Salary: £49,764 - £52,805 pro rata (pay bands align with NJC salary scale. It is expected that candidates start at the beginning of the scale with the opportunity to progress. Exceptional candidates may be offered at a higher point on the scale).
Working pattern: 4-days per week (29.5 hours)
Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, with travel around the county. Hybrid working is available but a regular presence in the office is essential.
Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6-month probationary review)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established charity based in Bakewell. They are seeking a strategic and visionary leader with a sound understanding of the unique challenges facing rural communities to guide them in achieving their mission.

Since their founding in 2001, they have been committed to fostering strong, sustainable, and healthy communities across the Derbyshire Dales by supporting individuals and groups facing disadvantages, promoting well-being and creating a more equitable and inclusive future. They envision a thriving, inclusive, and resilient Derbyshire Dales, where individuals and communities are empowered to overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Through a diverse range of projects, they focus on enabling voluntary and community action that makes a meaningful difference.

Our client is proud to be a part of their local area. Their team is friendly, supportive, and passionate about creating positive change. They value flexibility, collaboration, and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone’s contributions are recognised.

About the Role

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide visionary and strategic leadership to guide the organisation’s future and ensure its ongoing success. Your primary responsibilities will include setting and delivering the charity’s strategic direction, overseeing its operational and financial management, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

You will collaborate closely with their dedicated team to achieve their mission and goals, while working alongside the Board of Trustees to uphold robust governance and compliance standards. Building and maintaining strong community partnerships will be a key focus of the role, alongside cultivating new relationships to expand the organisation’s reach and impact.

Although prior knowledge of the Derbyshire Dales is not a requirement, they are seeking an individual who is eager to develop a thorough understanding of the area’s unique context. You will be committed to identifying and addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by the communities they serve.

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to the Atkinson HR website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.

Key Dates

· Closing date: 21st February 2025
· Longlist Interviews (remote via Teams): 5th March 2025
· Final Stage Interviews (in-person in Bakewell, Derbyshire): 12th March 2025

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We are recruiting a part-time (16 hours per week) Data Management Officer to join our supportive team who are committed to making life better for Manchester’s unpaid carers. This post is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about data, who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to use their skills within a small charity.

We are looking for someone experienced in data management, who can organise, maintain and develop our information systems, and produce reports for different audiences.  You might also have some experience supporting reporting and evaluation for a community or charitable organisation, but this is not essential. What is essential, are strong skills in Microsoft Excel!

This is a remote working role and can be worked flexibly, with a limited number of fixed online meeting dates during the month. There may be very occasional in person meetings in Manchester, primarily central Manchester. Your office/admin base would be your home address.

We offer training opportunities, flexible working and a generous leave entitlement. 

This is a permanent position.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th February 2025. We will contact successful applicants by email.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age. Appointment will be made on merit alone.

If you are disabled we will support you throughout the recruitment process with reasonable adjustments required.

Thank you for considering Manchester Carers Forum!

Our client exist to help Surrey’s unpaid carers, giving advice, support, information and a little time out to help people feel more in control of their lives and less alone. Carer-led they’re proud to be a Network Partner of a national caring charity, work closely with them and other county carer organisations. Prospectus are delighted to be supporting with their search for a Fundraising Manager.

This is a new, strategically important position for the organisation's pivotal in the future development and delivery of services for unpaid carers in Surrey. The post holder will be tasked with diversification of funding and the development of a robust fundraising strategy. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with colleagues’ funds will be raised through trusts and foundations, corporate and strategic community partnerships 

This position requires an ambitious and passionate Fundraising Manager to lead and develop fundraising activities. You will be a dynamic self-starter with proven successes in fundraising through leading funding bids to grant-making trusts and foundations, business development and engaging with local communities to increase awareness, participation, and support.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

We are recruiting for a Refuge Worker to join our team in Kingston; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Kingston
Salary: £11,241.60 per annum
Contract type: Part-time, Permanent

Hours: 15 - 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Fridays

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9.00am on 10 February 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 17 February 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Location: London
Salary: Circa £105,000 + Attractive Benefits

A leading UK charity, focused on healthcare, education, and community independence, is seeking a Group Finance Director to oversee its financial strategy and operations. This charity, with assets exceeding £400M, has made a significant impact in the UK through its charitable work and grants.

As Group Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the charity’s financial direction, ensuring long-term sustainability, and managing key operations. You will lead a skilled financial team and be involved in strategic decision-making, influencing the charity's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide advice to the Chief Executive and Board on financial strategy, ensuring robust financial planning, accurate reporting, and compliance.
• Investment Management: Develop and manage the charity’s investment strategy to ensure long-term financial growth.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team, promoting operational efficiency and excellence in financial management.
• Board Engagement: Offer financial insight and reporting to key committees and the Board of Trustees.

Experience and Skills:

• Professionally qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record in financial strategy and decision-making, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Exceptional communication and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to inspire transformation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£105,000)
• 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Support for professional development and memberships

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a supporting statement (2-3 pages) to the application email.

Closing Date: 8th February

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the civil service, searching for a Project and Systems Accountant to join their innovative team. You will work with managers and teams within the business to quickly gain an understanding of organisational projects providing timely, appropriate, and clear professional advice in line with relevant standards and regulations.

The agency has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England.  The work they do has a significant impact on people’s lives, their communities, and the economy.

The Project and Systems Accountant will be experienced with the building of financial models, in a financial modelling role that requires understanding of financial and accounting concepts or project finance within public sector/civil service.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a positive approach with strong analytical and interpretive skills and the ability to think through a problem, applying a logical methodology to develop a solution under time pressure.
 
In this key role which requires strong relationship / stakeholder management skills with the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others to engage in good financial management, you will also demonstrate excellent project management skills, vigilance and sustains attention to detail.  You will also demonstrate the ability to assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working with SAP, and will hold a full qualification in accountancy, UK CCAB or CIMA*, with current membership of a professional body.  You must also be able to work in Bristol regularly throughout your probation period, and visit when needed once training is complete.  You will also have the demonstrable experience to enable the above activities. There is an accountancy allowance for fully qualified candidates of £1,730 per annum. Find further information about the role on the appointment brief below.
 
*Candidates with international accountancy qualifications must have completed conversion to UK CCAB or CIMA prior to application.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application

We are recruiting for an IGVA to join our team in Barking & Dagenham; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: IGVA

Location: Barking & Dagenham
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Fixed term (until June 2025)

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a IGVA to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children seeking support from the community advocacy support service.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9.00am on 12 February 2025

Interview date: 17 February 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Salary: £24,783
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London office – 1-2 days per week
Closing date: Wednesday 5^th February
Benefits: 6% pension; retail, restaurant and gym discounts; flexible working culture

We have a great opportunity for a Fundraising Assistant working for Carers UK, reporting to the Head of Fundraising. This is an exciting time to join Carers UK, as they celebrate 60 years of supporting unpaid carers across the UK.

In this Fundraising Assistant role, you’ll work with the fundraising team across individual giving, legacies and payroll giving on a variety of tasks and responsibilities, giving you a great opportunity to develop foundational skills to begin a career in the charity sector.

To be successful as the Fundraising Assistant you will need:

• An understanding of voluntary fundraising and different income streams within the charity sector.

• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

We are recruiting for a Senior Individual Giving Executive to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Senior Individual Giving Executive

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £33,188 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Refuge is recruiting for a Senior Individual Giving Executive to join the passionate and dynamic Public Fundraising Team. We’re looking for a candidate with experience in a range of individual giving marketing, that can bring their knowledge, skills and experience to Refuge, enabling enable us to achieve our ambition to change attitudes, and policies around domestic abuse, and raise funds to support our vital services.

The Senior Individual Giving Executive is responsible for delivering agreed digital and direct marketing fundraising campaigns to recruit, retain and engage supporters; including telemarketing, direct-to-donate ads and email. You will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to support the delivery of key fundraising appeals throughout the year to generate one-off income and to grow our monthly giver file.

You will monitor and track results, KPIs, income and expenditure budgets to ensure we meet our targets. In addition, you will continually evaluate our activities, providing suggestions on new products and asks to test and areas for optimisation. By working collaboratively with the Digital, Engagement & Mobilisation team (DME) and specialist third parties you will help to deliver an integrated multi-channel programme of fundraising activity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as we develop and innovate the programme going into the new financial year.

Closing date: 9.00am on 10 February 2025

Interview date: 17 February 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Job title: Peer Support Coordinator

Hours: F/T: 35 hrs per week

Salary: £25,000 to 28,000 per annum FTE

Location: Home based, with regular attendance at hospitals in North East England and Cumbria, including Carlisle, Middlesbrough and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

About the Peer Support Service
The Peer Support Service connects people affected by CKD with a volunteer who shares a similar lived experience. We recruit, train and support volunteers to provide a friendly listening ear and share practical information to build confidence in decision making, explore options and make informed choices about a range of issues from treatment to travel. Patients, their families or caregivers access the service to request a conversation with someone matched on a range of factors which could include treatment modality, location, age and life experience.

Role summary and purpose
• Working with the Peer Support & Volunteering Manager, you will deliver the peer support service managing enquires from service users, matching them with appropriate volunteers and ensuring both service user and volunteer has an excellent experience.
• You will be involved in the recruitment of peer supporters, supporting them through the application and onboarding process to prepare them for the role and the responsibilities within a suitable time frame.
Key responsibilities

Peer Support Coordination
• Working with the Peer Support Manager to establish and maintain a quality peer support programme meeting the needs of people affected by kidney disease with an accessible well-regulated, safe and supportive service.
• To provide an excellent experience for clients seeking to benefit from peer support, ensuring their requests are dealt with in a professional, timely and friendly manner.
• To provide a point of contact for peer support volunteers, arranging their matches, recording feedback and supporting the Peer Support & Volunteering Manager to deliver an excellent volunteer experience.
• Establish positive and effective working relationships to further the objectives of the programme.
• Occasionally represent Kidney Care UK at external events relating to peer support and patient involvement.
Peer Support Administration
• Receive, triage and action referrals, including matching them with a suitable volunteer and supporting the end-to-end process of the administration.
• Support and maintain a peer supporter database within the Kidney Care UK CRM.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new peer support volunteers; organising training events, checking documentation and references.
• Where appropriate to their role, facilitate the DBS application process for peer support volunteers and keep this data on the database up to date

Patient partnership communication
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide effective working with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders.
• Support and guide people in difficult situations where conversation about long term health conditions and / or personal lived experiences may be distressing.
• Be flexible within reason to attend meeting outside office hours so that communication is effective and meets the needs and availability of patients and stakeholders (as deemed reasonable and approved by your manager)
• Proactively cultivate relationships with Health Care Professionals in kidney units to promote and support access to peer support.
• Support the Peer Support & Volunteering Manager to sustain collaborative working with the peer support leads in each of the kidney units across the UK
• Be professional and confident in speaking with patients/family members/carers/live donors on the phone during the match process and feedback process

About the opportunity:

The Tutor Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support all aspects of stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. The role will require you to develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our volunteer tutor network, schools and other stakeholders.

The Tutor Communications Officer will develop their data management and analytical skills, when evaluating the impact of communications and maintaining subscriber data. They will also develop detailed knowledge of our e-communications software (Campaign Monitor) to create precise and engaging email campaigns with accurate segmentation of recipients. 

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility. 

Key responsibilities of the role: 

• Work with Communications and Engagement teams to create impactful communications that recruit new tutors, re-engage lapsed volunteers, and convert former tutors into long-term charity supporters.
• Maintain and analyse data across our e-communications platforms (ValueText, Campaign Monitor) and our volunteer database (Salesforce) to optimize audience targeting and engagement, while ensuring GDPR compliance and data cleanliness.
• Respond to tutors’ enquiries and feedback complaints as part of managing the communications’ team inbox, whilst supporting the wider team to do the same.
• Work with the Communications and Media Manager and other communications officer to produce interesting and relevant pupil and tutor case studies throughout the year. Collaborate with our Programme Team and your MarComms colleagues to source appropriate case studies from our partner schools and volunteer network.
   

Key information: 

Reports to: Communications and Media Manager 

Salary: £25,235 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum (if applicable) 

Contract and hours: Permanent, full-time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A
full working week is 37.5 hours.

Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 25th February 2025

Start date: As soon as possible 

Place of work: This role is remote, with occasional travel to London. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Our London office address is: x+why Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH
 

Application process:

Please submit a completed application form via our website.

In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1. Please provide examples of when you have shown evidence of being a creative and effective communicator, able to adapt to different audiences and platforms to achieve an outcome.

2. Please provide examples of when you have shown the ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously while working to high standards.

3. What experience do you have with data management and analysis? Please provide specific examples of how you've used data to improve communication strategies

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs and cover letters. We only accept applications with the application form. 

RoadPeace has an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual to join our organisation and make a significant difference to our charity and to the lives of the road crash victims we support. We are seeking a highly organised, efficient and compassionate individual with good interpersonal skills to assist our Director of Support Services in the delivery of some of our most highly demanded support services. This will include providing emotional and practical support to victims of road crashes (bereaved and injured) in a highly sensitive and empathic manner and assist with providing regular supervision for volunteers and project-based activities

Administrative Assistant - Part-time 

Location: East London - Hybrid Working with two days in the office and one remote per week
Salary: £26,000 pro rata
Contract: Part-Time, 21 hours per week

Duration: 6 month FTC 

Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected charity dedicated to providing debt advice and financial education across England. The organisation works to prevent and address unmanageable debt, improve financial wellbeing, and support individuals through vulnerable circumstances.
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions across the UK, this charity’s work to prevent homelessness, reduce poverty, and promote financial resilience is more vital than ever. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to join the team and help ensure the smooth operation of their vital services.

About the Role
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of the office, finance, HR, and administrative systems. You’ll also support managers and assist with resolving operational challenges in this essential position.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform general office administrative and clerical duties.
• Manage financial operations, including invoicing and credit control.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and health & safety regulations, providing guidance to staff as needed.
• Support managers with operational and administrative tasks.
• Maintain and update internal operations documents.
• Schedule team meetings and manage follow-ups.
• Assist in resolving operational issues and act as a back-up to senior staff when required.

About You

We’re looking for a candidate who demonstrates:
• Proven experience in an administrative or operational support role.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to first-time accuracy.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Professionalism and a calm, assertive demeanour.
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Understanding of confidentiality and a commitment to the charity’s mission.

What’s on Offer
• Annual salary of £26,000 pro rata.
• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 3% pension contribution and an employee benefits package.
• £200 home-office equipment allowance.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

How to Apply
If you’re passionate about making a difference and have the skills to help deliver critical services, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to Harris Hill. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.