Social Welfare Jobs

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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Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is at an exciting stage of development, and we are looking for an experienced Volunteer Coordinator to invest in our existing team of volunteers and bring in new volunteers to help us reflect our community.

Our volunteers deliver 8 foodbank sessions a week across the borough, sort and pack in our warehouse, help with our data, drive our stock to centres, run collection events in the community, deliver to people’s homes and pick up donations. Volunteers are the heart of our organisation and we could not deliver our services without them.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in recruiting, selecting and training volunteers to join our team of 11 staff based at our centres across Hammersmith and Fulham.

We are fortunate to have an existing, committed team of volunteers and a strong local profile, meaning you will be joining a charity who many people are keen to support and get involved with.

We want you to help us create volunteer experiences that are professional, rewarding and have a lasting impact. As a team, we work hard and are passionate about the difference we make in people’s lives. If you feel you can add value and positivity to our organisation, then please apply as soon as you can.

Key Responsibilities:

- Actively manage our valuable volunteers by recruiting, training, supporting and communicating with the volunteer team.
- Monitoring, reporting and completing analysis on volunteer satisfaction, trends and outcomes for the Foodbank.
- Support during volunteer sessions, supporting delivery, troubleshooting and inputting to briefing and debriefing sessions.

What You’ll Bring:

- Experience in coordinating, managing or supervising a team of people, including volunteers.
- Conducting volunteer promotion, recruitment, selection and induction processes.
- Writing and delivering impactful training session content and materials.

What We’ll Offer:

- Full time (37.5 hours), permanent contract
- Competitive salary of £35,995 per annum
- 33 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Competitive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth.

Application Deadline:

The closing date for applications is initially set for Thursday 6th February 2025, but depending on the number of applications received, we may bring this forward. We encourage early applications.

Further details:

Location: Based at The Hub, 75 Bloemfontein Road, W12 7DA, with regular visits to other Foodbank centres (see Locations page on our website). Opportunity for some home working by arrangement.

Requirements: An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role as we work with vulnerable people in society.

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We serve a diverse part of London and we would particularly welcome applications from residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Strictly no agencies please.

About Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank:

We are the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, an independent charity and proud member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network. Our mission is the prevention and relief from poverty. We provide a range of essential services, offering professional advice through our partners such as Citizens Advice H&F and Anchor Counselling. We believe in helping 'the whole person' when possible and aim to respond quickly to the needs we see around us.

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Assistant Director- Data & Insight

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Assistant Director of Data and Insight to lead the Data and Insight function at the charity, covering England and Wales. 

This is a newly created senior leadership role and is a unique opportunity to influence the transformation of support Victims and Witnesses receive through modernising and overhauling the use of data. 

Do you want to make a difference every day?  Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience and adaptability?  Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Position: 5942 Assistant Director- Data & Insight

Location: Home based (with frequent travel to the London offices)

Hours: Full time 37.5, Monday - Friday 9-5

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £66,961.19 per annum (allowance: Home Working, London Weighting)

Closing Date: 11th February 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.

The Role

As an Assistant Director Data and Insight, you will be leading a team of analysts and developers to transform and overhaul our approach to working with data, helping to gain meaningful insight and achieve strategic ambitions.

This role can be based homebased or hybrid working dependent on proximity to an office, with frequent travel to the London offices.

About You

You will need:

• The ability to develop a charity-wide vision for a coherent joined up approach to working with data and deriving insight.
• Experience of working with large and complex datasets and a deep understanding of the tools and software required to work with data.
• Experience of delivering transformation at multiple layers of an organisation.
• To be a highly motivated and inspiring manager of people and a skilled communicator.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details when you apply.

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Data, Insights, Data and Insights, Data Manager, Insights Manager, Data and Insights Manager, Director of Data, Director of Insights, Director of Data and Insights, Assistant Director of Data, Assistant Director of Insights, Assistant Director of Data and Insights, Deputy Director of Data, Deputy Director of Insights, Deputy Director of Data and Insights.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

PA to Trustees

National charity

£35,000 per annum pro rata

Permanent

Oxford

Part time: 22 hours per week with flexible working

Benefits: Excellent pension scheme, contribution of up to 10%, life assurance from day one and access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Do you have experience of supporting charity boards? Are you keen to work in a role where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives?

Charity People are working with a well-established charity who are supporting farming communities, offering practical aid, financial assistance, and mental health support throughout England and Wales, to recruit a PA to provide support to their Trustees.

The charity offers tangible, financial, and mental health support. Their funding initiatives enable farmers to attain financial stability, and their mental health support contributes to fostering emotional resilience, enabling individuals to effectively navigate challenges within the farming community. These resources are augmented by the round-the-clock hotline and a network of Support Managers across regions, delivering expert counsel and guidance.

The Role

The Personal Assistant makes a vital contribution by providing the Trustees with a range of professional administrative support. The role is fundamental to ensure the effective operation of the Board of Trustees.

Key responsibilities

Organisation and administration: Supporting systems including appointment, induction, appraisals and training for Trustees, setting up Trustee and Committee meetings, including accommodation and hospitality, and providing administrative support including the preparation, coordination and circulation of meeting papers

Communication: Ensuring good quality information flows between Trustees, Senior Leadership Team and wider charity, acting as a point of contact for the Council of Trustees, and ensuring that a formal schedule of matters for Trustee decisions is maintained

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience of working to support charity trustee boards
• Affinity with the mission and objectives of the charity
• Managing critical contacts and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent administrative and prioritisation skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
• Pro-active, self-motivated team player who is confident taking the initiative and working independently.
• An outstanding communicator, with ability to communicate succinctly on complex issues
• Excellent problem solving
• Excellent writing skills
• IT literacy
• A full UK driving licence

If this role has resonated with you and you would like to be part of something truly rewarding, where your skills and dedication will make a tangible difference in the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

The application process is CV and supporting statement. Please reach out to Jen D'Souza at Charity People for more information about the role: .

Due to the nature of the role, we are accepting applications and interviews are taking place on a rolling basis Please do reach out if this impacts you in any way.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Age UK's forward-thinking Service & Business Improvement Team are recruiting for an exciting role which supports service development and improvement across the Age UK Brand Partner Network and Age UK National Services.

The successful Service Development & Improvement Advisor will provide direct support, developing and co-ordinating resources for service development and demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to services across the Charity.

Undertaking in-depth service reviews with Brand Partners across a wide range of services, including CQC registered services, you will upskill colleagues across Services & Partnership Affairs in service development, improvement techniques and approaches.

This fantastic opportunity offers hybrid and flexible working between home and our central London co-working hub. Currently the team meet once a month in the London office, typically on a Tuesday.

Age UK Internal Grade: 6TL

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:

Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

• Experience of service development and improvement work A, I
• Experience of using a continuous improvement approach to improve services A, I
• Experience of evaluating services, producing reports and recommending improvement actions A, I, T
• Knowledge of using public health approaches to improve services to enhance outcomes for older people (or other demographic group) A, I
• Knowledge of service development and improvement tools A, T
• Understanding of the environment within which voluntary sector organisations deliver services A, I
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with staff in different locations and roles A, I
• Ability to write clear and concise reports A, I
• Good IT skills, including proven ability to use Microsoft Office and Teams. A, I
• Ability to work proactively and on their own initiative. A, I
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
• Keen understanding of issues facing older people A, I

Great to Have's:

• Experience of service management in the voluntary sector A, I
• Knowledge of public sector commissioning as it relates to services delivered by voluntary sector organisations A, I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation process

Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement alongside their CV that explains how they meet the 'must have' competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description. This will be used to assess your suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges that you may use AI to produce your supporting statement and whilst this is acceptable, we do expect candidates to address the must have criteria by personalising your experience, knowledge, and skills. Where candidates rely solely on AI content, Age UK reserves the right to reject the application.

Please note that all CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements, and we would therefore ask that you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process more inclusive. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are changes made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to a person's disability. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs. If you require reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect.

Early application is encouraged, we reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

About The Role
One of the UK’s largest charities has an exciting opportunity to join its press office where you’ll be telling truly inspiring stories supporting the UK’s Armed Forces community.

The Royal British Legion has a packed year ahead with some prestigious VIP campaigns to work on including the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day and our annual Poppy Appeal and Remembrance.

If you like the idea of joining of a fun working environment where no two days are the same, then come and join our PR team as our new Regional Public Relations Officer for the South of England.

The RBL is proud of its work and your role will see you be more than an employee – you’ll be a storyteller, an advocate for veterans and a force for a positive change.
Embark on an exhilarating career with us where you’ll be running your own region as our eyes and ears in the South, alongside our other Regional PR Officers and the National PR team. Picture yourself at the forefront of our press campaigns, where your passion for finding stories and strategic communication will shape the narrative of a much-admired organisation.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

As the linchpin connecting our mission to the public, you'll travel across the South, bringing the Royal British Legion's impactful work to life.

Your role isn't confined to an office; it's about seeking out and telling compelling stories that resonate across traditional and digital media platforms. It’s crafting press releases, articles, and media pitches that captivate audiences, driving awareness and increasing support for our cause. With your flair for media relations and negotiation skills with journalists, you'll secure significant coverage, ensuring the South is represented in the stories that get great coverage for the Royal British Legion.

Collaboration is key, and as part of our close-knit team, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues, contributing to the strategic vision set by the Head of Public Relations. From managing impactful media campaigns to providing logistical support for high-profile events at prestigious locations across the UK, your influence will be felt throughout the region and beyond.

What sets you apart? Your proven track record in media relations, public relations, or journalism.. You're not just an expert communicator; you're an advocate for our mission, armed with the ability to connect with journalists, ambassadors, stakeholders, and the diverse communities we serve.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to your home address, which ideally would be anywhere south of Bristol or London, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings). 

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Foodbank Local Organiser is responsible for developing the foodbank’s capacity to organise and campaign for change.

 

You will do this by building the skills and confidence of foodbank clients,volunteers and staff to campaign locally. Local Organisers build relationships in foodbanks to identify some of the issues driving poverty in the community and to bring people together to take action on those issues

Working with both Trafford North and South Foodbanks, you will develop and lead a volunteer campaign team to create a campaign strategy and lead on the delivery of the strategy to win change, while developing leaders within the foodbanks.

This role is funded for 2 years by Trussell as part of their Organising Programme, and you will be part of a network of Local Organisers around the UK doing this work

You will be the link between your food bank(s) and the Organising and Local Mobilisation team at Trussell, as we build a movement to end the need for food banks.

Responsibilities of Local Organiser:

• To build trusted relationships with foodbank clients, holding 1 to 1 conversations andgroup activities to identify potential campaign issues and build their skills and capacity to campaign alongside you

• To develop and manage a team of volunteers, building and distributing leadership across the team, within the foodbanks to work on local influencing and campaigning to reduce poverty and the need for foodbanks.

• To explore and understand the experiences that are bringing people to need the foodbank’s support, working with foodbank staff and volunteers, through listening activities and/or research. 

• To map out and build relationships with the foodbank’s partners, referral agencies and local anti-poverty organisations, and to engage with them in identifying the local drivers of poverty.

• To identify a local issue driving poverty, build a campaign team and develop a strategy to build power and win change, working with foodbank staff and volunteers. 

 

• To deliver the local campaigning strategy working with foodbank staff, volunteers and clients.

• To work with the Organising and Local Mobilisation team in Trussell and engage with the training and support on offer, including work with other Local Organisers in the Trussell network.

• To engage in Trussell’s central priority campaign activities, working with the food bank and local community to get involved in taking action on national campaigns 

 

Person Specification

Desirable technical skills and knowledge:

• Experience of campaigning or organising to achieve a change.

• Experience working alongside people with lived experience of poverty

• Experience facilitating groups and organising engaging group activities

• Experience managing and working with volunteers.

• Experience of community outreach in the local area.

• Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.

• Behaviours and competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and gain trust of people with lived experience of poverty and using food banks

• Confident in communicating and able to seek and balance a range of views 

• Influencing stakeholders where required.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of Trussell /local foodbank.

 

Key Stakeholders

• Your local foodbanks, including the project manager, volunteer, and people they  support.

• Local elected representatives

• Local organisations working to support people in poverty

• The Trussell Area Team, who support your foodbanks in their day-to-day work.

• The Trussell Organising and Local Mobilisation Manager, who will be your key point of contact in the OLM department and support you throughout.

• The wider Trussell Organising and Local Mobilisation (OLM) Team who will deliver training and relational support.

 

Trussell’s Policy, Research and Impact department

Our Values

Trussell is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles

Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and no faith and those that are committed to these values.

We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce.

As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, those with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with a local London based charity in the search for a Philanthropy Lead to join their collaborative development team.

This organisatioin is an independent charitable Foundation that aims to build partnerships and invest in communities to make lasting change so local residents can access the wealth of opportunities that surround them. For over 30 years they have been supporting individuals and local charities in the East End of London.

As the Philanthropy Lead you will be responsible for securing income from high value donors with a particular focus on securing four and five figure gifts from individuals and businesses. Working closely with the CEO, Campaign Director and a Development Officer, you will identify and cultivate meaningful relationships with individuals and corporate donors. You will engage donors across the UK, but with those who share charities passion of making lasting difference to communities across East London.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Lead, you will have proven experience in securing four and five figure gifts from either individuals or companies. You will have knowledge of fundraising and ideally experience of working with senior volunteers. This person will also have excellent stewardship skills and be able to demonstrate experience in building long lasting relationships.

This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices 2-3 days per week. The salary for this role is £40,000.

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 Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus. 

If you are interested in applying to this Philanthropy Lead 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.

Trusts and Statutory Funding Manager (Hybrid)
£43,505 per annum | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a talent for securing major grants? Join Hestia as our Trusts and Statutory Funding Manager, where your skills will directly support life-changing services for people in crisis.

What You’ll Do
As Trusts and Statutory Funding Manager, you will:

- Lead the creation of high-quality, tailored applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
- Develop compelling cases for support that align funders’ objectives with Hestia’s mission.
- Build and steward relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships through personalised updates and progress reports.
- Maintain accurate records on Donor Perfect, ensuring all grants, donations, and correspondence are up to date.
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify funding needs and stay updated on operational developments.

Why Choose Hestia?

- Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of an organisation dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals and communities.
- Professional Growth: Work in a supportive environment where your skills in fundraising will make a tangible difference.
- Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid working arrangements, balancing time in our Central London office with remote work.
- Generous Benefits: Enjoy 39 days of annual leave (including public holidays) and up to 30 days of sick pay, depending on your length of service.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a skilled and proactive individual who:

- Has a track record of securing five and six-figure grants from trusts and statutory funders.
- Is confident in crafting budgets and tailored proposals to meet funder criteria.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities with precision.
- Demonstrates strong relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
- Is empathetic and aligned with Hestia’s mission to support vulnerable communities.

About Hestia
Hestia is a leading charity providing support for adults and children in crisis, including survivors of domestic abuse, modern slavery, and mental health challenges. Through innovative services and passionate teams, we work tirelessly to rebuild lives.

How to Apply
Join us and make a difference! Apply today to help secure vital funding for people in need.

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.

Are you an ambitious and tenacious Trusts Fundraiser looking to create real change?

Charity People are proud to be partnered with Village Water, a wonderful Charity dedicated to providing safe water and improving sanitation and hygiene in communities across Africa.

They are looking for a passionate and driven Trusts Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.

Location: Remote (UK-based), with mandatory attendance at 5 annual meetings (including overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at their head office in Shrewsbury and occasional external meetings elsewhere.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits include: 7% matched pension (after 3 months), 5 weeks' annual leave + bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown

The Charity:

Village Water are passionate about making a difference. Since 2004, they have been empowering rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique through safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. By collaborating with local partners, they ensure that even the most marginalised populations have the opportunity to thrive. As a small, dynamic team, they are proud of their personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change.

About the Role:

This is an incredible opportunity for someone to take ownership of their trust and foundations portfolio, where your efforts will directly contribute to the continuation and growth of their impactful work.

As their Trusts Fundraiser, you will:

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants of £100,000+ from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.

• Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship.

• Collaborate with colleagues to craft compelling proposals, reports, and impactful fundraising appeals.

• Ensure timely reporting to funders in line with grant conditions, while driving unrestricted income opportunities.

• Play a pivotal role in the success of exciting fundraising campaigns, such as the Big Give or Radio 4 appeals.

About You:

They are looking for a fundraising expert who combines strategic thinking with hands-on enthusiasm. You will have a proven track record in securing significant multiyear grants and a passion for fostering relationships that drive meaningful change.

You will bring:

• A history of securing grants, including awards of £20,000- £100,000+ and multiyear support.

• Experience navigating complex funding processes with organisations such as FCDO, Big Give and Comic Relief.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire funders and stakeholders.

• Strong budgeting and financial acumen, paired with database management skills.

• A collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Why Join Village Water?

You will be part of a supportive and ambitious team where your work truly matters. Together, you will empower communities, transform lives, and build a brighter future for the people who need it most.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make an impactful difference, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy for further details of the application process.

Closing date: 6th February at 12pm
First stage interview: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Age UK is recruiting! We have an exciting opportunity for a pro-active self-starter to join our Retail South division as a Divisional Support Manager.

Utilising their excellent people development skills and retail management experience, our Divisional Support Managers play a vital role in the development and continuous improvement of our Retail stores and teams.

As a Divisional Support Manager, you will use your problem-solving skills to identify potential store improvements, motivate store staff and deputise for our Area Sales Managers when required.

This field-based position will require frequent travel across our South division with weekly overnight stays likely. A company car will be provided.

The successful applicant will be required to travel across our South Division in England.

Candidates living near London, Kent and Surrey would therefore be situated in the ideal location for this opportunity.

This fantastic role opportunity would suit someone with fashion retail management and merchandising experience who may aspire to be an Area Sales Manager in the future.

Please note we will be actively interviewing throughout the advertising period; early application is highly recommended.

Age UK Internal Job Grade - 7N

You will have:

* The ability to be Self-motivated and able to work independently with initiative.
* Excellent organisational skills and prioritise the work in line with deadlines.
* Demonstrate understand and interpret financial information to manage shop performance outcomes.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships, deliver messages and resolve problems that may arise.
* The ability to recognise stock potential to generate income and the importance of attractive presentation.
* Knowledge of health and safety as relates to the shop environment.
* The ability to apply discretion and adhere to company confidentiality.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft based IT programs including, Word, Excel, and Outlook or similar.
* An entirely flexible approach to working hours and extensive travel demands including regular overnight stays and occasional weekend working.
* A full, current and clean driving license. A vehicle will be provided.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

About the opportunity

The Birmingham Programme Coordinator will be responsible for managing a caseload of up to seven partner schools, attending and coordinating weekly tutoring sessions, developing relationships with pupils, school staff and volunteer tutors and collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes. This role plays a crucial part in overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring sessions to ensure effective and impactful programme delivery.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage and effectively communicate with all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; leading weekly face to face and online tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
• Responsible for overseeing the quality of both face to face and online tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers.
• Update and maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and end of programme surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators.

Key information: 

Reports to: Midlands Programme Manager

Salary: £26,368 per annum 

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: Thursday 20th February 2025

Interviews: 3rd and 4th March 2025

Start date: Monday 7th April 2025

Place of work: This role is based at home with regular travel to schools in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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. Your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought. Include clear examples of past experiences.
2. Your ability to manage competing demands simultaneously. Include clear examples of past experiences.
3. Tell us about how our organisational values are in line with your values.

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. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as 'ChatGPT' etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft and we are open to applicants utilising these tools in their application and in their roles. However, we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice, and for the interview part in particular we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you.

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