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Job Title: Executive Assistant to the COO
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Key Relationships: Director of HR, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £37,000
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
How to apply: Please see the Applicant Pack.
Interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Role Summary
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Chief Operation Officer (COO) to assist them in the effective functioning of all governance, human resources and operational arrangements at the Cathedral.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support for the COO
- Lead the coordination, preparation, planning and follow up for the COO’s briefing for and attendance at meetings associated with the governance of the Cathedral, including Chapter, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Nominations Committee, Fabric Advisory Committee and Board of Enterprises.
- Undertake research and assisting in the drafting and review of papers for such meetings. Minute taking will not usually be required (but may be requested from time to time in liaison with members of staff usually responsible for the minutes);
- Support the COO in all their working relationships including building and maintaining excellent relationships with Chapter Members and Committee Members, the Bishop’s staff and with the wider Diocese, as well as with neighbours, contractors, commercial partners and professional advisers;
- Draft briefs and management reports;
- Assist in the research, writing and preparation of the Cathedral’s Annual Report;
- Assist with the drafting and submission of Cathedral-wide documents, such as the Cathedrals Survey, Peer Review etc.
- Assist with the development of the Cathedral’s strategy and supporting reports and documents;
- Assist the COO with national, royal and high-profile civic events planning;
- Provide general administrative assistance in the context of a busy office;
- Promote the mission, purpose and values of the Cathedral;
- Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required;
- Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained, and ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities.
Senior Leadership Team & Diary
- Prepare Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting agendas and supporting documents, handling arrangements for meetings (Zoom when needed);
- Attend SLT meetings, track actions and report where relevant on items;
- Collate proposals for events from the Head of Events and Head of Visitor Engagement which need SLT approval and include them under SLT standing item on the agenda;
- On behalf of SLT, chair the weekly operational run-through of the Diary Meeting with Heads of Department and other staff;
- Manage the Cathedral diary in coordination with the Estates Manager – make in-house bookings, input the annual liturgical schedule, make alterations arising from the Diary Meeting;
- Act as the Cathedral’s key contact for the Metropolitan Police’s Southwark Counter Terrorism PROTECT Team – provide them with information (proactively and when requested) on Cathedral events and services of interest to the Police.
HR
Recruitment
Support the COO with co-ordination of recruitment for new Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral Enterprises Limited staff, in line with Safer Recruitment best practice;
- Co-ordinate the creation of job descriptions with direction from the COO & Director of HR, in liaison with the relevant Head of Department and line manager for the role being recruited;
- Manage the Cathedral’s recruitment processes – identifying platforms for advertisement, arranging short-listing and interview panels, featuring on shortlisting panels where required;
- Lead with preparations for interview – book rooms, invite candidates to interview, arrange testing and advise on test materials where needed, prepare and advise on interview questions;
- Where required, take part in interview panels;
- Manage the appointment process for new starters – communicate process outcomes to applicants (appointment and rejection communications), pursue references, complete pre-employment checks, liaise with colleagues on DBS check requirements;
- Assist with contract drafting for new appointments in liaison with the COO & Director of HR;
- Manage the induction process for new starters – IT set-up requirements, identification and access cards, ensure a desk space is in place for starters prior to arrival, give starters an IT induction and introduction to the Cathedral diary, familiarise new starters with the Staff Handbook, arrange health & safety inductions with the Property team and introductory meetings with relevant members of staff, and liaise with the Visitor Engagement Officer to enrol new starters on the next available staff tour of the Cathedral;
- Assist the Finance team by obtaining new starter financial information, HMRC Starter Forms and other necessary enrolment information.
Operational HR Support
Human Resources Administration for Staff
- Manage the Cathedral’s digital HR system (Mentor) – be responsible for creating and updating staff profiles, setting up each new leave year, monitoring annual leave & sick leave (reporting on these for KPI and audit purposes where necessary) and being the point of contact for staff who have queries on how to use the system;
- Communicate staff annual leave entitlement and respond to staff queries on leave;
- Support the Finance team with provision of HR information pertaining to the annual audit and insurance cover, e.g. staff numbers, requested contracts, annual leave summaries;
- Assist the COO with drafting of HR documentation/correspondence;
- Work with the Finance team on the provision of Annual Pay Review letters for all staff;
- Keep the Cathedral’s hard copy and digital HR filing systems up to date, in accordance with GDPR best practice;
- Assist the COO with HR audits;
- Support the COO and Director of HR with the rolling update of the Staff Handbook and Cathedral policies pertaining to HR;
- Develop and use process checklists for the HR function, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and exit;
- Oversee the administration of the appraisal and performance management process – liaise with managers to provide templates, resources and advice and ensure these are completed on time and to a high standard;
- Record staff training;
- Liaise with the Diocesan Director of HR for advice and support when queries relating to staff or HR situations arise.
Person Specification
Skills/Aptitudes
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion;
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Understanding of process management and policy development;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in organisation development, particularly change management and developing organisational culture;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in learning and development, particularly management development and talent management;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels – internally and externally;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Effective planning and project management skills, with the ability to set and work to deadlines;
- Ability to move between big picture thinking and minute detail.
Knowledge/Experience
- Accredited HR qualifications (desired but not essential)
- Experience and application of Human Resources policy and processes;
- Experience of implementing new systems and processes to improve efficiency;
- Experience of and commitment to continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change;
- Experience of working in an organisation with both paid staff and volunteers;
- Experience of working within a faith setting;
- Experience of an Anglican or liturgical church and familiarity with the Church of England and its structures.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic;
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented;
- Committed to high standards and continual improvement;
- Willingness to engage with, understand and implement the use of new software, applications and systems;
- Demonstrates a sympathy for the values, aims and ethos of Southwark Cathedral.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.
Terms and Conditions
Working Hours
The working hours shall be 35 per hours a week, exclusive of meal breaks. Some out of hours working will be required to support meetings and events and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with Southwark Cathedral’s policy.
Annual Leave
25 days paid leave per annum including statutory bank holidays and an extra day at Christmas.
Probation
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
Season ticket loan
Once the probationary period has been completed satisfactorily, the person appointed will be eligible to take out a season ticket loan.
Pension
The person appointed will be eligible to join a defined contributions pension scheme managed by the Church Workers Pension Fund. The Cathedral will contribute half of the annual premium of 10% of salary.
Working Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Project Worker to join the Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s Children & Young People’s Team. Our work makes meaningful and lasting difference to young people’s lives by preventing harmful sexual behaviour and by responding to incidents to restore safety and promote positive outcomes.
This new Project Worker role will support the delivery of a varied range of projects across our young people services, also offering opportunities to contribute to the development of exciting, new, youth-led initiatives. As part of your role as Project Worker, you will support in the development and delivery of our young people’s website, Shore, as well as providing non-judgemental and anonymous advice and support via our chat and email service.
We offer a welcoming and supportive environment, with access to excellent one-to-one and group supervision to develop your clinical practice. This is a varied and highly rewarding role, where you will be supporting our approach to youth participation and advocacy.
Alongside hybrid working, this role will be based at either our office in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire or Epsom, Surrey.
We offer the following benefits:
- Hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days in the office after one month in the position)
- NEST pension
- 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period)
- Up to 5 days’ learning and development per year
- Flu jabs & eye tests
- Season ticket loans
- Charity discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Option of Benenden medical cover
If you're interested in hearing more, please download our job pack.
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To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Head of Public Relations
Type: Part-time Job share, 21 hours a week (Monday to Wednesday)
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £39,070 (FTE £65,118) per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We have an amazing opportunity to lead our media and celebrity team as Head of PR, working in a supportive job share. We’re looking for an experienced and focused leader who has the ability to drive forward a brilliant, high-performing team.
The team works across all areas of the MS Society – from using press and celebrity involvement to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis to promoting our research, campaigns and fundraising. All the work centres on the stories and experiences of people with MS.
You’ll be the sort of person who thrives on working at pace and juggling multiple projects. You’ll have extensive experience of managing crisis communications, developing and implementing media strategies, creating a proactive calendar of stories and ensuring spokespeople are well-trained and briefed.
We’re looking for someone who is committed to collaborative working, who is excellent at building relationships and trust with colleagues at all levels, and whose focus is on supporting the team and enabling them to do their best to speak up for the MS community.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 21st April 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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ABOUT US
The Brompton Fountain is the children's charity at Royal Brompton Hospital and works in partnership with the teams on the wards, the paediatric intensive care unit and in outpatient clinics. We provide a wide range of support services and vital resources for patients, families and staff, as well as funding medical equipment, accommodation and toys and entertainment for the hospital playroom. In collaboration with the hospital trust and the NHS we also fund research projects and develop new initiatives for children receiving treatment at Royal Brompton, Harefield and their network of partner hospitals.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Fundraising Officer will be a vital member of our charity team, responsible for supporting all activity across Community and Events Fundraising. They will be instrumental in achieving our income targets and growing Community and Events fundraising.
This role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship, delivering a calendar of community and events fundraising and enhancing supporter engagement. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising (HOF), you will be responsible for marketing our fundraising challenge events to ensure they provide a positive ROI. You will be a key point of contact for our fundraisers and donors as well as develop our community income stream proactively securing partnerships with (small) businesses and schools.
The ideal candidate will cultivate long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, promote fundraising and donor opportunities. You'll deliver impactful events, maintaining the highest standards of stewardship whilst being respectful of potential sensitivities particularly when working with families who are fundraising in memory. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Events Fundraising
- Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising events, including challenge events and community initiatives.
- Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure a minimum 3:1 Return On Investment for challenge event fundraisers.
- Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration.
Community Fundraising
- Lead outreach efforts to engage new local community partners, such as businesses, schools, and clubs, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
- Provide stewardship for in-memory and in-celebration fundraisers, ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential.
- Conduct research to identify new opportunities for engagement and fundraising within local communities.
- To represent the charity as and when required in schools, engagement events and cheque presentations.
Supporter Care
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community and events fundraisers, delivering outstanding stewardship that enhances their experience with the charity.
- Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
- Oversee our fundraising CRM database.
- Process cash and cheque donations ensuring this income is recorded accurately on our database.
- Maintain accurate records to track communications, income, and supporter preferences, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
- Continuously evaluate the supporter journey, aiming to enhance retention and engagement.
Administrative and Financial Support
- Process donations and ensure acknowledgment and thank-you communications to all supporters.
- Adhering to fundraising budgets, tracking income, and ensuring effective expenditure management.
- Manage the distribution of collection tins and buckets, conduct inventory and stock checks for fundraising materials, and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising resources.
- Overseeing our online shop.
Marketing and Communication
- Create engaging materials and content to inspire participation in fundraising activities and distribute these to potential supporters. This could include leaflets, posters, social media posts, newsletters and impact reports.
- Ensure fundraising and associated webpages are kept up to date.
- Collate information for the HOF to support trust and foundation applications.
- Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the wider team (when required) to support in-hospital events as well as assisting with tasks as needed to ensure smooth charity operations.
- Support team members (when instructed by the HOF) with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.
- Any other duties as required by the Head of Fundraising or CEO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
£27000 - £29,000 FTE. This role covers 30 hours per week (4 days). A minimum of one day per week in our charity office and the remaining hours to be worked remotely which may be spread across 3-4 days depending on preference (to be discussed at interview). Occasional weekend and evening work subject to our events calendar. One-year fixed term contract however there is potential to increase working hours and / or contract length subject to performance.
A full driving licence and / or the ability to travel to events and meetings within London and the South East is essential.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
The role requires successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and mandatory training including level 3 safeguarding (costs covered by charity).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills
- Strong relationship management skills, capable of building and maintaining connections with supporters and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information effectively.
- Strong project management abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail, ensuring accurate record-keeping and data management.
- Excellent IT skills – proficient in the use of MS Office, Adobe and WordPress.
- A proactive and ambitious attitude, dedicated to personal and charity growth.
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of working with and managing volunteers.
Experience
- Experience of successfully delivering fundraising events.
- Experience providing excellent supporter and donor care, using effective communication to build positive relationships with supporters and stakeholders to maximise impact.
- Demonstrable experience of promoting events to secure support and encourage participation.
- Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms, CRM systems and handling of personal data.
STAFF BENEFITS
- Flexible working hours to balance home / work life
- Time off in lieu for evening and weekend work
- Home office set up including phone, laptop and printer.
- Pension scheme.
- Training and development with career progression opportunities.
- Reasonable expenses paid for offsite meetings, events and activities
- Annual Leave: 20 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays. This is on a pro rata basis.
- Blue Light Card: enjoy discounts both online and in store across various outlets.
How To Apply
Apply online with a covering letter highlighting your achievements, relevant experience and why your application should be considered.
Closing date for applications: 8th May 2025
Interviews will be held in mid May.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful for interview selection at which point you will be required to provide details of two referees.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have experience resolving technical incidents?
Could you provide remote technical support to our external engineers while we roll-out infrastructure upgrades?
If so, you could be the Product Administrator we’re looking for!
In this role, you will provide support to third-party engineers, deployment engineers, retail head office staff, and in-store staff. You’ll log all technical incidents, updating our case management system and deployment tracking reports, and ensuring all teams are informed of progress during the pre-roll-out, roll-out, and post-roll-out phases of the retail infrastructure and hardware deployment.
Working alongside the wider project team, you’ll ensure support across all parties involved and the process flows as planned. Whilst keeping all project teams up to date with the progress and ensure follow-up to completion of the deployment.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
With Windows 10 IoT knowledge, you’ll have previous experience of ITIL and an understanding of TCP/IP networking in a large WAN environment including ADSL Routers.
You’ll have excellent Support Desk skills and proven troubleshooting and diagnostic experience.
To be successful in this role, you’ll also have the following skills and experience:
- Supporting Mobile & Remote users
- General commercial awareness of impact of client requirements
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Strong team working skills, able to develop strong working relationships with colleagues.
- Able to use initiative to support programme work
- Excellent organisational and time keeping skills
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A skilled project manager and technical advisor, with a proven ability to work with external stakeholders, you will work in support of the Technical Manager to manage the technical aspects of Leaping Bunny and other organisational programmes. You will have excellent administrative skills gained in a customer-facing environment, including the ability to deal with multiple complex enquiries in a calm manner.
From the provision of technical advice and guidance to existing members and prospective new joiners, to supporting complex third-party supply chains; your meticulous approach, eye for detail and flexibility will help advance the organisation’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
You will act as a main point of contact for all Leaping Bunny technical enquiries and other potential new programmes, and in doing so, you will enjoy dealing with a wide and diverse range of people mainly via phone/email/video calls.
Your energy, commitment and experience will help propel the department and organisation successfully forward; and in doing so, you will help end testing on animals worldwide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to make a difference with your administrative skills? Do you want to be part of the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK?
Our award-winning retail division offers rewarding careers in buying, and we are looking for a skilled administrator to join our Ecommerce team as a Buying Administrative Assistant for our Online Shops.
As a Buying Administrative Assistant, you'll support the Ecommerce Buying team in all aspects of their role and work with a large variety of products from our retail portfolio. The role requires a high degree of proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as our dedicated retail and eCommerce systems, for which training will be provided.
You'll be responsible for supporting many elements of the critical path for the product range life cycle, including:
- Supporting the Buying team to identify key trends to incorporate into product ranges and support product launches on time
- Managing the sample library for range reviews, quality assurance, and photography
- Performing competitor shopping online and in-store
- Managing internal systems and spreadsheets
You’ll collaborate closely with multiple internal stakeholders, including the wider Ecommerce, Digital, Marketing, Customer Service, and Buying & Merchandising teams.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
About you
We're looking for a team player who can build excellent relationships and communicate effectively with people across the organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills
- Have a willing and can-do approach
- Be a team member and highly efficient administrator
- Be IT proficient in MS Office
You’ll have a strong interest in retail, especially charity retail, and previous experience working within a Retail Head Office environment would be beneficial. In return, you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a one-way video interview shortly after the close date. This will be followed by two face-to-face panel interviews at the Northampton office. These will take place in early May for the first panel interview and towards the end of May for the 2nd panel stage.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

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Programme Officer
We are looking for a Programme Officer to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to improve healthcare globally.
Position: Programme Officer
Location: Hybrid working to include days in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Salary: £28,000 – 31,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 - however they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the role:
This is an exciting and busy role with broad responsibilities across the programme and includes project management and administration.
You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of an extensive portfolio of activities to strengthen health systems and improve the quality of health care globally, working closely with their members (NHS staff volunteers) and partners.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide management, finance and administrative support for the health partnerships including support for virtual and remote training and mentorship activities.
- Provide comprehensive management and stewardship of CGHP members. Ensure members’ data is stored safely and securely on the CRM database.
- Provide support to grant management, especially expenditure tracking and donor reporting.
- Support Gender Equality and Social Inclusion activities .
- Work with the Director and Fundraising Lead to develop and write funding proposals.
- Work with the Communications Lead to develop communications materials and publications including social media, to maintain and update website, and to support designing and purchase of branded promotional material.
- Work with the whole team to successfully implement events.
About You:
To be successful in the role of Programme Officer you will need to have project management experience and excellent organisational and administration skills, be someone who is particularly good at interacting with others, and who can prioritise workloads effectively and work flexibly to meet shifting demands.
You will also need to have the following skills and experience:
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
- Evidenced commitment to and interest in global health work.
- Project management experience, preferably in the international development/health sector.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Experience in office administration
- Independent, resilient, and creative
- Ability to work as part of a small team, and to support others when necessary.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude; solutions-oriented; want to make a difference.
- Enjoyment being busy – this is not a quiet job!
- A sense of humour
The experience of working internationally, in a healthcare charity, or working alongside the NHS would be beneficial for this role.
In return:
This is an amazing charity to work for! Global Health is about improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide. They have been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. The charity uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in global majority (low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package that includes:
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
- Leisure Centre on site
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays PLUS Your Birthday off - increases by one day each year after 2 years’ (up to 29 days)
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Programme and Engagement Officer, Programme and Communications Officer, Programme / Project Coordinator, Programme / Project Manager, Policy Officer, Policy Manager, Senior Programme Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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The Kenelm Youth Trust is seeking a Retreat Centre Director to head up both the Alton Castle and Soli residential centres based in Alton, Staffordshire. You will be required to live on site in order to fulfil role requirements.
The Retreat Centre Director will have overall responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of the residential programmes, day retreats, outreach work and school missions and will work collaboratively with the senior leadership of the Kenelm Youth Trust.
We are seeking an experienced youth work manager to shape and develop the programmes across the site. The role carries considerable responsibility for the community life and working with schools and groups to design tailor made retreats and programmes.
Competitive salary, Excellent Pension Scheme, Attractive On-Site Accommodation
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10th April 2025. Interviews commencing 14th April 2025
KYT is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment
Registered Charity Number 1144209
Please note we only accept applications using our application form.
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Role: Case and Progress Coordinator(s)
Reports to: Service Manager
Hours: 25 – 37 hours a week with weekend availability required
Salary: Band 6: £23,569 - £25,974 (pro rata) + benefits.
Salary is based on FT (37 hours) and will be dependent on hours worked.
Contract: Permanent subject to ongoing funding
Purpose
The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of our Homeless Hub, Community Hub and Community Outreach. You will work across our Homeless Hub and Community Hub as part of an integrated team supporting people who are in Hunger, Hardship and Homelessness
You will support front line staff in the delivery of a person centered, trauma informed approach. You will oversee the operational policies within the service and support with general operational delivery.
You will work as a member of a small, dedicated staff team. You will work in close partnership with our student placements and volunteer team members who, alongside our staff team, provide ongoing support to homeless and community-based individuals with the aim of moving them into permanent accommodation wherever possible.
You will engage/re-engage, refer, and support dependent alcohol and drug users to access evidence-based harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support programs to initiate recovery, build/or utilize recovery to move into long term sustained recovery and social (re)integration.
This role involves extensive work with clients with multiple complex needs, so if you have experience of working independently or delivering therapeutic groups in a Substance or Alcohol Misuse setting, we would especially like to hear from you.
We work with multiple partners, and often our role is identifying the challenges individuals may be facing or have previously faced, so we can facilitate other partners’ support based on the needs identified.
This role is an important role within the charity, ensuring all our teams work together to deliver high quality and successful services to those in need.
Responsibilities
Case and Progress Coordination
· To oversee the delivery of effective, trauma informed, person centred support across all our homeless services. You will have a casework portfolio; be directly responsible for meeting regularly and identifying support required.
· To contribute to effective case management and coordination covering areas of risk, problematic behavior, housing, social functioning, employability, psychological and physical health of our service users.
· To engage with and actively listen to clients’ views and to be able to use this to improve the service delivery where possible.
· To provide education and raise awareness to help service users manage factors which affect their mental health, substance misuse and physical wellbeing.
· To listen to service users and encourage positive steps towards their personal development.
· To provide advice, information and practical and emotional support to service users regarding support they require.
· To develop, alongside service users, flexible and realistic person-centred plans with agreed guidelines.
· To signpost and make appropriate onwards referrals, with consent, to meet needs not addressed by our integrated service.
· To advocate for service users, where necessary with external services.
· To support clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments.
· To encourage service users’ involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering, if appropriate.
· To work closely and collaboratively with the Council’s single Homelessness Team ensuring a joined-up support offer, avoiding any unnecessary duplication of work.
· To work with clients to improve their skills and overcome barriers so they are able to successfully move on to independent housing.
· To ensure service users engage in the support on offer.
· To effectively liaise with a range of service providers and agencies, in order to establish, or improve, services for clients.
· To report daily on operational outcomes, highlighting positive changes in users of the service.
· To Complete weekly reports on service users’ progression, highlighting positive changes in users of the service.
· To champion recovery within the project through promoting Peer led activities.
· To train and progress ‘Lived Experienced Volunteers’ in leading and supporting groups.
Drug and Alcohol Support:
· To be part of an integrated rough sleeper’s substance misuse service, specifically for alcohol and drug dependence and complex needs within a range of treatment and recovery pathways.
· To promote and support individuals into both abstinences based and medically assisted forms of recovery.
· To contribute to the overall performance of the integrated service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. To support the delivery of leading therapeutic group work with service users related to substance misuse.
· To support the delivery of overdose prevention training.
· To provide harm reduction advice, information and support to reduce drug and alcohol related deaths and blood-borne virus infections, with an emphasis on safer drug and alcohol use.
· To engage with dependent alcohol users, high-risk drinkers with complex needs, and drug users, and facilitate access to assessment, treatment, and recovery options.
· To conduct assessments, risk assessments and co-produce care plans and reviews with clients.
· To proactively re-engage service users who are at risk, have dropped out of treatment and recovery activities by engaging at access point, and using motivational techniques to bring people back into treatment.
Service Coordination:
· To always ensure that the Homeless Hub and Community Hub environment is controlled and safe for staff, students, volunteers and service users, managing incidents as they arise and as per procedure.
· To ensure all users are registered and assessed and understand the expectations on them accessing the Homeless Hub and Community Hub.
· To complete registration forms with clients who are new to the service.
· To complete registration forms and risk assessments with clients who are new to service.
· To ensure all acts of inappropriate or challenging behavior are managed and reported to the Service Manager.
· To inform the Service Manager of any issues arising with any service users.
· To liaise closely with staff and uphold Hope Centre and MDT Teams Rules and Treatment Expectations, Confidentiality Policy, and all other policies affecting the role.
· To network with other organisations within and out of the homeless sector, pulling in their resources and expertise.
· To act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, service users and partner agencies.
· To ensure a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links developed with external professional partner agencies who are involved in the provision of support to individuals.
· To promote anti-discriminatory practices, and challenge prejudice and stigma associated with substance and alcohol use, homelessness, and poverty in a professional manner.
· To co-facilitate other treatment groups with Hope Centre and project staff.
· To actively promote and support peer recovery and activities.
· To support volunteers and students working within the Homeless Hub and Community Hub in accordance with Hope Centre’s policies and procedures to maintain order, safety and security.
· To provide supervision and reflective practice of client cases and pathways where appropriate to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
· To be proactive in evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas of improvement.
· To undertake, as required, any duties relevant to the nature and level of the role.
· To understand, implement and evaluate aims, objectives, policies, procedures, guidelines and principles of good practice.
· To always ensure that the Homeless Hub and Community Hub environment is controlled and safe for staff, students, volunteers and service users, managing incidents as they arise and as per procedure.
· To ensure all acts of inappropriate or challenging behavior are managed and reported to the Service Manage.
· To inform the Service Manager of any issues arising with any service users.
· To liaise closely with staff and uphold Hope Centre and MDT Teams Rules and Treatment Expectations, Confidentiality Policy, and all other policies affecting the role.
· To network with other relevant organisation’s to support to set up sessions and activities within the Community.
· To be proactive in evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas of improvement.
Service delivery:
· To ensure the functional operation of the Homeless Hub service during its operational hours which includes:
o Ensuring stock levels of service paperwork are sufficient for the day.
o Ensuring the service is set up for the day (laundry, toilets, showers).
o Ensuring the Support Hub is cleaned and mopped at the end of service.
o Ensuring the toilets are cleaned, and laundry completed at the end of service.
o To support the clothes store processing and sorting clothes with specific volunteers.
· To ensure all facilities and equipment of the Homeless Hub are operational and functioning including washing machines, showers and toilets, reporting repairs in a timely manner to the Service Manager.
· To ensure the smooth running of the Community Hub (@Ash Street), this includes:
o Assisting with floor support where and when required.
o Ensuring the community café is running smoothly- the cafe itself will be run by volunteers, but the Hope in the Community Team will support volunteers with training and supervision.
o Ensuring the Hub is cleaned and mopped at the end of-service.
o Ensuring the toilets are cleaned, and laundry completed at the end of-service.
· Support the delivery of activities and groups within the Community Hub/ Outreach
· Prepare workspaces and equipment in advance of session start times, as well as ensuring the workspace is kept tidy at all times.
· Implement and comply with health and safety procedures, in relation to the equipment used and activities undertaken.
· Maintain session equipment to a high standard and in form the Service Manager of any repairs or replacement of items.
· Work in accordance with food hygiene regulations and mandatory training.
Policy and administration:
· To complete full, detailed, and accurate records on the database.
· To keep casework records up to date, and to enable the Service Manager(s) to monitor and assess their efficiency and effectiveness.
· To carry out all necessary administration in relation to case work, or the role.
· To always work within Hope Centre’s policies and procedures.
· To promote and uphold The Hope Centre’s Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy at all times.
· To support the team and organisation with any additional duties as required.
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults / Mental Capacity Act:
· To complete training on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and the Mental Capacity Act and be able to understand and implement SVA and MHA policies and procedures.
· To report all safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Lead (Head of Service Delivery and Operational Partnerships) or, where the Safeguarding Lead is unavailable, to the CEO.
General:
· To be an active and effective team member.
· To work some hours outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends) - this will especially be expected in Winter months when services are often open longer.
· To carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Northampton Hope Centre’s policies and procedures at all times.
· To ensure Northampton Hope Centre’s values are embedded in your service delivery.
· To always maintain a professional level of communication.
· To keep clear records and plans of all contacts with clients, professionals, and meetings with external agencies. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help identify your own job-related development and training needs.
· To record, monitor and report on service user progress and outcomes.
· To attend staff meetings as and when required.
· To attend relevant training sessions and courses.
· To carry out other reasonable tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
Other Characteristics:
· Commitment to the values underpinning Hope:
o Person-centred:
§ focus our support on the needs of individuals.
o Empowerment:
§ enable service users, staff and volunteers to take responsibility with the ability to act upon their own initiative.
o Collaboration
§ work positively, effectively, and productively with others both internally and externally.
o Honesty
§ be truthful and transparent in all actions and interactions.
o Personal development
§ encourage the development of skills and knowledge in order to maximise the support of our staff, volunteers and service users.
o Non-judgmental
§ adopt a non-judgmental, non-biased attitude where everyone counts.
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Role Context and purpose
Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolster support; ensuring delivery of safe and high-quality services. Gaddum acts as an administrator for smaller trusts and charities, who do not have internal finance teams, and this role will act as the key point of contact for those trusts in delivering financial support. In addition to this, Gaddum also redistributes grant funding – this role is to act as the Finance lead for the financial management of the funding.
The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director, will join the finance team and work alongside another Finance Assistant responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable. This is a 28 hours per week role, working flexibly to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Trust Funds
• Key point of contact for trusts
• Administration of trust fund applications against agreed policies between Gaddum and the associated trusts
• Coordination and administration of trust meetings on behalf of the organisation and trusts
• Maintaining accurate, timely and relevant written and financial records, pertaining to the administration of the trust funds
• Respond to enquiries and requests by phone, email and in person as required
• To assist with collating and inputting of data, e.g. accounts for reporting periods
• To liaise with referring organisations, referrers and beneficiaries where necessary during the day-to-day administration of trust funds
Grant Funding
• Working with the existing Grant Coordinator in ensuring the regular invoicing of grant funding
• Accurate and timely processing and payment of this funding to organisations within the region
• Maintaining accurate financial information for statutory reporting
• Finance contact for all grant related enquiries
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• To support the Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable & Receivable) in periods of absence
• To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions
• Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director
• Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
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SIGNPOSTING AND FOODBANK SESSION COORDINATOR
Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank (part of Oasis Hub Waterloo)
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME: 32-40 HOURS PER WEEK
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 12 months, although will be extended if funding continues
SALARY: £33,422 for 1FTE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Signposting and Collection Session Coordinator as part of our Foodbank team. This new role will provide dedicated 1-2-1 support to people accessing the Foodbank, delivering Foodbank collection sessions and developing our remote and in-person signposting and support for those accessing the Foodbank. This is a fast-faced, person-centered role, having a direct impact on the lives of local people experiencing hardship
Key responsibilities of this role will be:
- Providing operational support to Foodbank collection centres in host venues across Lambeth and Croydon
- Providing and developing wraparound support to those accessing the Foodbank
- Delivering and developing in-person and remote signposting
- Working with volunteers, partner organisations and host venues to provide effective and efficient support through collection sessions and beyond
The successful post holder must have:
- Proven experience of working or volunteering within a not-for-profit organisation/other food bank
- Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs
- Excellent communication skills
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance
· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals
If you are interested in being part of this fantastic project and want to know more or for an application pack, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement . Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:
1. In what ways does your professional background and personal experience qualify you for this role? Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and give examples.
2. This role is mainly direct delivery of support to local people, who often have complex needs. Please share examples of your experience working with a diverse range of backgrounds in a support role.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 28th April 2025
Interviews will take place in-person on Tuesday 6 May 3rd March,
The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Country Director will provide dynamic leadership and management to develop and deliver Muslim Aid ‘s strategy in Bangladesh, with a focus on leading and building a high-performing, diverse team and developing strong relationships with external stakeholders that are critical to the organisation’s growth and reputation in the country.
Interested candidates must be located in Bangladesh.
About the Role:
- Ensure the country office’s strategy is responding to the country’s critical development and humanitarian needs, and is also aligned to Muslim Aid’s global strategy, mission and values.
- Enhance Muslim Aid’s reputation and brand through maintaining positive relationships with other stakeholders, including government, donors, UN bodies, other INGOs, and local NGOs.
- Identify areas for capacity building with partners such as, organisational management, gender mainstreaming, human resource management, financial management, governance, etc.
- Proactively seek new opportunities for funding of projects through in-country and external relationship building with stakeholders including the bilateral and multilateral development partners and the submission of self-sustainable programme initiatives.
- Ensure that effective and secure budgetary control of the country’s finances and expenditures are established and maintained, in line with Muslim Aid’s financial policy and procedures.
- Ensure there is an adequate analysis of the risks which could impact on Muslim Aid’s operations in Bangladesh and evaluate the risk appetite of the Bangladesh Country Office.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Relevant Masters level qualification or similar academic achievement, and ideally with an academic focus on international development and/or a related certificate in
- Previous experience working in a Country Director or Regional Director role or other senior level leadership/management position in an INGO environment.
- Experience of working with organisations in developing countries, ideally in South and Southeast Asia.
- Experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
- Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as the Country Director Bangladesh and be part of a key role in driving our mission forward. Lead our strategy in Bangladesh, manage a high-performing team, and build strong external relationships to support the organisation’s growth and reputation. If you're a strategic leader with a passion for making a difference, apply now to help transform lives and empower communities.
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families
About the role
We’re seeking a solicitor to lead the development of a new legal advice service for kinship carers. Joining an established advice team in a growing national charity, this is a new role focussed on delivering specialist legal advice to individuals and changing policy and practice through strategic casework.
Importantly, the postholder will have the opportunity to shape the role to best meet the needs of Kinship and kinship carers.
You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team who keep kinship carers at the heart of their service.
Our Advice Team supports kinship carers in complex and challenging situations. It can be a tough role at times, so we prioritise adviser wellbeing and are developing a trauma informed approach to our advice work that we’ll be embedding across the service.
The type of person we’re looking for
You will be a 3 year PQE solicitor with strong knowledge of child law, family court processes and related safeguarding legislation. You will have the ability to become a leading expert in kinship care law. You will bring a compassionate and practical approach to supporting kinship carers to navigate legal challenges, access support, and achieve the best outcomes for the children in their care.
You will understand the broader systemic challenges faced by kinship carers, be a strategic thinker and have an interest in service development and policy influencing.
You will need to be resilient and be able to remain calm in difficult situations. You will be firm, sensitive and professional in your approach and will be clear and assertive as you identify key issues and support kinship carers to get their needs met quickly and effectively.
You will understand how important it is that kinship carers feel confident in making their own decisions with the right information and advice so that they can build their own knowledge and confidence rather than dependency.
Key responsibilities include:
· Provide high quality, people centred, specialist legal advice and assistance to kinship carers in England and Wales on kinship care law-related matters.
· Undertake casework and strategic casework.
· Lead the development of Kinship’s legal offer to kinship carers.
· Provide support, resources and training to colleagues in the advice team to support the quality of legal advice.
· Ensure our legal service is compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements.
· Work with our Policy and Campaigns team to identify opportunities for influencing policy and practice through strategic casework, litigation, policy work or campaigning.
· Support colleagues in our Training and Website teams to develop legally accurate content and resources.
Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience include:
· A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in child law, family law, or closely related fields.
· Experience in both private and public law child-related cases.
· Strong knowledge of child law, family court processes, and related safeguarding legislation.
· Ability to provide clear, accurate, and practical legal advice tailored to the individual circumstances of vulnerable people.
· Excellent written skills and research skills.
· Strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
· Confident in using digital tools, and an ability to learn new tools.
•Strong ethical standards and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals to obtain access to justice.
(See Job Pack for full job description and person specification)
Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This permanent role is open to flexible working. We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply for the role of Kinship Care Legal Lead by sending a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing how you match the requirements for the role. Please use examples to demonstrate your experience. Please include your notice period / earliest availability to start.
- Application opens: Friday 28 March
- Application deadline: Monday 21 April, 10 AM.
- First interview: Online – w/c 5th May
- Second interview: In person – w/c 12th May
Some tips for your application:
· Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
· Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
· Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
· Don’t go over 3 pages on your covering letter.
· Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
Please apply for the role of Kinship Care Legal Lead by sending a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing how you match the requirements for the role set out in the job pack. Please use examples to demonstrate your experience.
Please include your notice period / earliest availability to start.
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All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
All too often we hear from teachers in our school network that those from underserved communities are missing out on the skills and development opportunities that could completely change their futures.
In this brand-new role you will be responsible for is responsible for our digital communications to engage educators, industry partners, volunteers and supporters so that more young people canaccess our inspiring - and free - programmes and extra-curricular opportunities.
“I’ll go as far as saying if we could offer a The Talent Foundry session every week for every single student, we would.” Aspirations Lead.
For 16 years, we have been offering programmes in schools which spark and unlock a young person's confidence in the abilities that they have - and connect them to employers and industries where they can have a successful career.
The role
With support from our Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role by creating, managing and optimising our digital communications, including the development, execution and measurement of email mailshots and campaigns, our social media channels, and our website.
You will be comfortable planning and devising email and social media content ideas, designing creative assets, writing sharp, engaging social media copy, and helping colleagues to grow their own social media presence.
Responsibilities
- Reaching more underserved young people
- Telling the TTF story
- Teamwork in outreach
- Attention to detail across data and administration
We recommend reading the full job description and person specification for an overview of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for before applying for this role.
Your experience
- Writing engaging and inspiring copy for various purposes and digital channels
- Managing and creating content for social media channels
- Proven track record in a digital communications role, with experience of delivering against targets
- Use of CRM systems and spreadsheets to record and monitor impact of communications to meet targets
- Development of effective mail delivery systems
- Management of high-volume data - keeping accurate records and information from different sources
- Working remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Supporting a team that manages different projects with competing priorities to achieve their communications goals
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what is a reasonable commuting distance for you to able to attend the team days in London.
In our job information pack you can also read our advice on using AI in your application.
We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Your CV should include: your full work history since leaving full time education please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles. State start and finish months and years.
While we encourage the use of innovative technology in our work, we want to hear your voice and personality in your application. AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This doesn’t mean asking AI to do the work for you, or copying and pasting answers, as this would limit the way you can showcase your personal experiences and strengths. We receive many applications generated by genAI which often include incorrect information about our charity. Please do not solely rely on AI to write your CV or answers, as providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.





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