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As the Head of Technical and Consulting, you will lead a specialist team to deliver our consultancy, training and charity formation services, ensuring that we continue to deliver highly valuable expertise and knowledge to our church and charity partners.

This role forms part of Stewardship’s Leadership Team, collaborating closely with members of the Leadership Team and the other professional services teams to help safeguard the financial and governance reputation of God’s Church.  

Generosity should be joyful, and yet it can often feel burdensome because of the necessary administration that surrounds financial giving. By attentively and diligently serving our clients, you will be helping to release more joyful generosity in the UK Church and beyond.
 

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

The Evidence & Evaluation Manager / Senior Economist will work in a dedicated Impact and Evidence directorate. 

You will be central to our ambition to create the largest repository of robust evidence and evaluations of what works to support young people into good jobs.

• In the directorate, you will support the Head of Evaluation to ensure all Youth Futures’ investments are designed to provide robust evidence of what works.
• The postholder will design, commission and manage impact evaluations and support impact evaluation methods (through a statistics or economics background) within the team. Working closely with commissioned independent evaluators, programme staff, wider delivery partners and colleagues in our Grants and Investment directorate.
• You will also work with colleagues to develop new programmes, which will improve the evidence base on supporting young people into good jobs by working with partners able to run larger-scale trials. 
• You will contribute to the development of our suite of ‘evaluation architecture’, enhancing our data infrastructure and administrative dataset access, as well as methodological guidance and standards. 

This role can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

How to apply:

Click the 'apply' button to be taken directly to our website. For more information and a full job description, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Contract: 12- month fixed term, part-time 0.8FTE (28 hours per week)

Salary: £36,457 (£45,551 FTE)

Job Summary 

Work as a team to support the Diocese of London in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with both UK legislation and House of Bishops Guidance. Responds well to safeguarding allegations and concerns, management of risk and making the church a safer place in line with the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards. 

Job responsibilities 

Casework  

• Respond to concerns and allegations of harm, working with statutory agencies; and protection of those who work with children and vulnerable adults in line of the House of Bishops Guidance.

• Acting as a contact point for those in church and statutory agencies, provide advice on all safeguarding matters, ensuring the DST is operating in line with the law, government guidance and national practice guidance from the House of Bishops. Ensure that safeguarding procedures are carried out throughout the process, with appropriate liaison with statutory agencies.

• Ensure appropriate support for alleged victims and their families and respondents and their families, throughout an investigation and thereafter.

• Maintain practices standards in all case work, ensuring five key principles underpin all adult safeguarding work, human rights and have due regard to mental capacity and acting in the best interests of those in need of support. Supporting practice and policy development around case management safeguarding processes. 

• Work with individuals who come to our attention to ensure appropriate risk assessment and risk management plans to set boundaries within a church setting; for those who are convicted of an offence, or where there are continuing unresolved concerns regarding risks to others.

• Work with statutory agencies, including attending appropriate strategy meetings, case conferences as arranged by statutory agencies or requested by the Casework Manager or Head of Safeguarding.

• Ensure that referrals to the DBS for barring from work with children or vulnerable adults and reports to the Charities Commission are submitted in line with statutory guidance. 

• Ensure that the Bishop of London, area Bishop, Archdeacon and Head of Safeguarding and Case Work Manager are always informed when an allegation of abuse is made against a church officer. To manage case work within legal parameters and in line with the House of Bishops Guidelines.

General 

• Provide professional safeguarding advice and undertake pro-active relationship management to ensure parishes and worshipping communities are aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect; to keep them abreast of policy and practice developments. 

• Under the direction of the Safer Churches Programme Manager to undertake strategic safeguarding projects and improvement work including polices and projects in line with identified business needs and operational plans. Developing initiatives to support the effective implementation across your designated area in order to ensure excellent safeguarding practices across the Diocese. 

• Understand and implement, where necessary, information sharing protocols.

• Assess risk and advise on safer recruitment with the use of the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Training and Professional Development 

• Deliver where required training including bespoke inputs when gaps are identified and the Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction package.

• Undertake as appropriate continuing training and professional development in the safeguarding field. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• A social work qualification recognised by the Health and Care Professional Council, or a similar qualification in a related area/profession, or experience.

• Specific training in a variety of aspects of child or adult safeguarding.

• Experience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory organisations in managing or contributing to safeguarding, including managing allegations against people in positions of trust and the management of those who may pose a risk.

• Experience of a fast-paced environment with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and the ability to manage your own time/priorities. 

• Knowledge of Safeguarding adults and children policy, procedures and legislation and experience of child and/or adult safeguarding work as a practitioner. 

• Practitioner experience of working with victims or survivors of abuse, including adults with mental health issues.

• Practitioner experience of working with perpetrators of any form of abuse. 

• Knowledge and experience of recognition of risk, risk assessment and risk management and the ability to contribute to multi-agency risk meetings. Knowledge of processes such as MAPPA, MARAC and PREVENT. 

• Excellent listening and communication skills and strong verbal communications skills and ability to produce clear written records and reports. 

• Have exceptional people skills and the ability to build positive partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders. 

• Ability to work sensitively with survivors, those who are subject to allegations and/or those that may pose a risk.

• In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England. 

• Right to work in the UK. 

• The person will require an enhanced DBS check. 

Desirable 

• Some understanding of Church of England structures and experience of working with the Church or other faith groups in respect of safeguarding children and/or adults who may be vulnerable 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment 

• Season ticket loans for public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering 

The interviews will be held on 12th May 2025 in-person at our office in London.

Alton Castle and the Soli Centre are busy and vibrant Catholic Residential Youth Retreat Centre’s for The Kenelm Youth Trust, serving young people aged 9-24.

The Centre Manager Role will report directly to the CEO, be linked to the Retreat Director’s work and have an annual salary of circa £36,000- £38,500 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, 24 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, occasional discretionary days and a desirable pension scheme.

The role is contracted to 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the business the role will involve evening and weekend work. The successful candidate will also be required to work some overnight and weekend “on call” work with other Senior Management.

The Centre Manager responsibilities include:

• Key role to support the Retreat Programme Director by ensuring the bookings information, catering and general preparation of the Centre are all fit for purpose for programme delivery and other guests
• Supervision of line managers; to develop and implement HSE policies, plans and practices, in line with the Trusts procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Management of the Operations staff which includes the Administration Office and staff, oversee submission of details for payroll to the payroll provider, record time and attendance of all staff, oversee site management and regulations for a listed historic building, HR and recruitment of staff.
• The individual will be required to come on site at any time during the day or night, seven days a week when they are on call. The ability to be flexible with working hours / pattern is essential.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Having a strong understanding of the legislation and compliance needs around HSE issues and ideally hold a relevant HSE qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Be a strong communicator with excellent verbal, written and influencing skills at all levels in the organisation and our customers.
• Managing incident and crisis management, leading accident / incident investigation, implementing and overseeing an HSE auditing programme which will ensure we operate to exceptional HSE standards.
• Be a member of IOSH.
• Be able to manage relationships with customers/users and staff.
• Have the ability to evaluate, monitor and present ideas and data.
• Be highly motivated, energetic and an inspirational leader and team player.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to implement change and identify new opportunities.
• Be organised and have great accuracy and attention to detail and follow tasks through to a close.

Further information can be found in the job description for the role attached.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 12th May 2025. Interviews to take place soon after.

KYT is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment

Registered Charity Number 1144209

Are you passionate about empowering young people professionally and ensuring their voices shape decisions? Do you believe in co-production and working alongside young leaders to drive real change?

Then join Young Westminster Foundation as our Youth Voice & Engagement Manager, leading Power UP!, YWF’s new youth voice and empowerment framework.  This is a unique opportunity to co-create, facilitate and strengthen co-produced initiatives that build young people’s leadership skills, ensuring they play a central role in shaping Westminster’s future.

About Young Westminster Foundation

YWF is an influential infrastructure organisation dedicated to helping Westminster’s young people thrive. We support youth groups, charities and clubs across Westminster by offering funding, training, advice and access to an important network of local businesses and partners. We also advocate for young people’s needs, conduct vital research to understand what’s important and represent our community in places where decisions are being made.

Together, our 100+ members support over 55,000 young people, creating opportunities, building connections and shaping a brighter future for Westminster. 

Power UP! – “Nothing about me, without me.”

In 2023, YWF trained a group of young people as researchers, empowering them to lead the way in understanding the challenges and opportunities facing Westminster’s young people.  Their work shaped our flagship report Our City. Our Future. which highlighted the urgent need for young people to be able to confidently shape their futures.

As a result of these findings, we collaborated with an additional group of young people to co-create Power UP! – a whole framework of opportunities providing training, mentorship, internships, youth associate roles and trusteeships to ensure youth voices are central to shaping decisions in both our organisation and in Westminster as a whole.

This includes:

• YEP! - 3-month engagement and skills development programme that uses external facilitators to help develop young participants skills in key areas of YWF's work.
•  YWF Youth Associates – A team of paid young consultants that we support to contribute to the work of YWF e.g. grants, research, public speaking – as well as brokering opportunities from external businesses and institutions looking for contributions from young people.  
• Trusteeships & Leadership Opportunities – Ensuring young people are embedded and influential in our governance and strategy.
• Mentorship, Training & Internships – Internal opportunities building pathways into further employment.

As Youth Voice & Engagement Manager, you will work with our Youth Voice Consultant, the team and young people to take a hands-on role in delivering, expanding and embedding these initiatives.

Your Role

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Coordinate Power UP! - Plan, manage, and deliver activities including youth-led research, grant-making, internships and leadership opportunities.
• Run YEP! (Youth Empowerment Pathway) – Oversee this 3-month, 8-session programme, supporting external facilitators and guiding participants toward deeper engagement with and understanding of YWF.
• Mentor Youth Associates – Recruit, train and support young consultants leading change within YWF and their communities.
• Design & Deliver Workshops – Use a range of methods (including coordinating external facilitators) to engage young people, particularly those facing barriers such as language or social exclusion.
• Embed Well-being, Creativity & Inclusivity – Ensure activities support young people’s mental health, confidence and ability to participate meaningfully- and use creativity where appropriate.
• Safeguarding & risk assessments – Ensure safeguarding of young people is front and centre to our work.

Youth Engagement & Inclusion

• Embed Co-Production – Involve young people at all stages of programme design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Consult with Young People – Regularly engage with youth groups, ensuring Power UP! reflects their needs and aspirations.
• Strengthen Partnerships – Work with the Membership Manager to build strong relationships with member organisations to increase access and engagement.
• Support an Intern – Recruit and work alongside a youth voice and engagement intern, providing mentorship and hands-on experience.

Amplifying Youth Voice & YWF’s Work

• Showcase our Initiatives and Young People’s Achievements – Collaborate with the Business Development Lead and Comms and Engagement Director to share young people’s successes via digital and in-person platforms.
• Represent YWF at different public and professional settings, events and opportunities around youth voice, showcasing our work and approach.
• Champion Youth-Led Change – Work with the team to advocate for young people’s involvement in governance and policy within YWF and across Westminster.

Programme Management & Evaluation

• Measure Impact – Work with the Youth Voice Consultant and Evaluation and Data Specialist to use creative evaluation techniques to track the outcomes of Power UP!, ensuring activities lead to meaningful change.
• Manage Logistics – Oversee scheduling, coordination and reporting for all programme activities.
• Manage payments and budgets – manage an activities budget for the YEP! Programme, including overseeing facilitator costs and payments for young people

What Success Looks Like

• Young people in Westminster actively shape decisions within YWF and beyond.
• Youth Associates and YEP! participants gain skills, confidence, and leadership experience to influence their communities.
• Power UP! becomes a leading model for youth engagement, inspiring other organisations.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has experience in youth engagement – You can design and deliver innovative, inclusive programmes.
• Excels and believes in co-production – You involve young people at all stages of programme design and delivery.
• Is culturally competent – You can work effectively with diverse groups, including young people whose first language isn’t English.
• Has experience with creative session planning & delivery – You use arts-based, interactive, and accessible methods to engage young people.
• Understands impact measurement – You use creative evaluation techniques to assess and demonstrate the difference Power UP! Makes.
• Can confidently embed safeguarding practices through risk assessments and a person-centred approach.
• Can manage people – Experience in managing interns, volunteers, or staff is desirable but not essential—we can support you in this.
• Is organised and proactive – You can manage multiple projects while keeping track of details and deadlines.
• Champions opportunity – You will ensure Power UP! is accessible to all youth organisations and Westminster’s young people.
• Can manage small budgets – experience of this isn’t essential, but we would like someone who isn’t afraid to tackle a spreadsheet and oversee a budget!

What’s in It for You

Be a Changemaker – Shape Power UP! and make a tangible impact on Westminster’s young people.

Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements and hours that fit your lifestyle.

Supportive Team – Work alongside passionate colleagues committed to empowering young people.

Professional Growth – Gain experience in programme management, youth engagement, and leadership.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• 28 days’ holiday (plus Christmas closure)
• Pension scheme
•  Flexible working
• Access to learning and development opportunities

Safeguarding

YWF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Application Deadline: Thursday 8th May 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Accessibility: Please note that our office is located on the second floor without lift access.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experiences reflect the challenges faced by young people in Westminster. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work, and we are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to make a difference.

The HR Manager is the principal HR point of contact and leads on day to day HR matters, delivering a professional service across the organisation including:

• recruitment and professional development
• all contractual matters and compliance with employment law and GDPR
• monthly payroll processing
• pensions and other employee benefits

The post-holder supports the Chief Operating Officer in HR policy development and the integration of Henry Moore Foundation values and behaviours.

Our successful candidate will be CIPD qualified or have the equivalent level of HR management experience within a similar role, ideally in the cultural or not-for-profit sectors, as well as the following key skills:

• a full understanding of UK employment law, HR functions and best practices
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• able to prioritise with excellent time management
• approachable, empathetic and able to deal with any employee issues calmly and swiftly
• strong organisational and mathematical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach

Experience in payroll processing is highly desirable, along with knowledge of HR software systems – training will be provided on BrightPay/Connect.

The post is based at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, 30 miles north of London in rural East Hertfordshire, mid-way between London and Cambridge. On average, one day per month will be spent at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. Some homeworking may be considered.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.

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

• Can this be stopped?

• How will I live my life?

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

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

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

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

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

We have a busy challenge events programme and an active Family Fund community programme, with ambitions to grow this area over the coming years as part of our five-year strategy. Key areas we are looking to focus on are investing in digital marketing, taking steps towards devising our own mass-participation event and grand challenges, and further integration with our London based charity shops.

The Events and Community Fundraising Manager will play an integral role in ensuing this continued success and that we secure exciting new partnerships and opportunities.

Responsible to 

Head of Community and Engagement

Direct reports 

Events and Community Officer 

Working hours and contract 

This is a permanent full-time role. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.

Salary 

£40,000 

Location

Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Minimum two days in the office and external meetings and events as required. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement of no more than two pages which evidences the specification. You must also answer the vetting questions via the application portal.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 28th April 2025

Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we may close early subject to the number of applications received.

Role Responsibilities 

Strategy and planning

• Deliver the existing Community and Events strategy and maximise opportunities for income growth 

• Identify and develop new income generating opportunities across Community and Events Fundraising, devising new events and engagement opportunities

• Develop, implement and monitor against KPIs, annual plans, and income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are met with robust analysis and reporting 

Income growth, event and supporter management

• Proactively manage all aspects of Community & Events Fundraising to increase our supporter base and maximise income, supported by the Events and Community Officer

• operational management of all income and expenditure ensuring sound ROI.

• Develop and deliver supporter journeys that raise average fundraising per head, decreases drop-outs and increases repeat entry 

• Implement new digital and value exchange fundraising streams

• Optimise the Family Fund programme to strengthen commitment and fundraising potential of existing Family Funds, and enable recruitment of new Funds 

• Deliver excellent support to fundraising groups and recruit new volunteers to fundraise and advocate on behalf of the charity

• Work collaboratively across the charity to facilitate cross-selling opportunities and engaging supporters in other fundraising opportunities, in particular working with the corporate team to recruit participants and support propositions at corporate fairs. 

Fundraising events management

• Manage delivery of the event portfolio to achieve financial and sign-up targets, delivering effective on the-day support for event participants. This includes ensuring our events are accessible for visually impaired participants

• Deliver excellent supporter care to ensure supporters are motivated to achieve (and exceed) their fundraising targets, feel valued and build engagement with us 

• Key point of contact for high level event participants and community fundraisers via face-to-face meetings, phone calls and emails – providing timely and personalised support

• Support the Events and Community Officer with enquiries, applications and registrations for challenge events, ensuring high levels of conversion, and capturing relevant supporter data 

• Support the Head of Community and Engagement, or other teams within Fight for Sight with the successful delivery of key special events, including fundraising gala dinners or receptions, virtual events and mini conferences, and third party or established supporter events.

• When required, support the Events and Community Officer in managing guest lists, enquiries, and ticket sales for special/major donor events and receptions, delivering a seamless guest experience and timely follow-ups supporter care and relationship management

Marketing 

• Oversee all paid Facebook advertising activity for events, updating web listings, and utilising our networks

• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to raise awareness/increase recruitment across all activities, highlighting case studies and media stories 

• Develop and deliver effective and engaging content, and materials for supporters to increase recruitment, retention, and average fundraising amounts

• Oversee the creation and delivery of quarterly events e-newsletter, plus additional e-blasts

Managing information and reporting 

• Work with the Database Manger to ensure accurate records within our CRM system (ThankQ) and management of income from online and offline giving

• Carry out post-event evaluations, analysing supporter data help facilitate greater levels of income 

• Support other areas by attending events, exhibitions etc. as required by a small team with varied responsibilities

• Other duties as may be reasonably required by line manager role

Leadership & management  

• Provide excellent leadership and line management of direct reports, ensuring that team members meet their individual objectives, develop and grow in their roles, and are motivated and high performing

• Work as part of the fundraising senior management team, alongside the Director and Head of Community and Engagement to devise, deliver and implement the team’s strategy and the organisation’s strategic plan

Other

• Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation 

• Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field

• To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation

• Events as necessary

Person specification

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience

• Minimum five years of experience of events and community fundraising, in particular with developing overseas or large-scale mass participant events.

• Experience with recruiting new volunteers and fundraisers from a range of community groups including but not limited to faith-based fundraising, schools and street collections. 

• Meeting income targets of over £350,000.

• Experience with managing senior volunteers within fundraising groups and building excellent rapport with them.

• Liaising at all levels with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support financially. 

• An effective networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering successful and engaging events.

• Proven experience of devising budgets and project plans and reporting against them. 

• Excellent track record of personally securing community partnerships and supporter-led events

• Experience of implementing new digital and hybrid fundraising strategies.

• Effective time-management with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.

• Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.

Personal qualities

• An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.

• An accomplished written communicator, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.

• Excellent financial fluency.

• Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.

• Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.

• Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively.

• Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing ‘asks’ and match donor interests to funding needs/projects. 

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. 

Flexibility

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

Employee benefits

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

• A great team and a supportive culture

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

• Generous parental leave

• Flexible/hybrid working options

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

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

• An active Social Committee and staff events

Application & Interview process

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

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in person at our Mansell Street offices.

The interview process will include two stages and will be conducted on a rolling basis. There is likely to be an exercise or task at second stage. 

Accessibility

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

Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion

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

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

We're looking for an Outreach and Revenue Marketing Manager to join our passionate team at BeyondAutism—someone who can spot an opportunity, shape a compelling campaign, and isn’t afraid to think big when it comes to impact.

This is more than just a marketing role. It’s a chance to lead income-generating campaigns, grow our Outreach training services, and work alongside a dedicated team committed to transforming lives.

Whether you’re from the charity world, education, or the private sector—if you’re ready to apply your skills to something with real social value, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Lead on innovative marketing and lead generation strategies

• Collaborate across marketing, outreach and fundraising teams

• Use insight and creativity to drive new business and partnerships

• Help ensure our outreach services reach more families, schools and professionals than ever before

You’ll bring a blend of strategic thinking, entrepreneurial flair, and hands-on marketing experience. CRM savvy (Raiser’s Edge or similar) and a knack for turning insight into action are key.

We’re looking for someone who’s excited by growth, undaunted by targets, and motivated by the idea of building something that matters.

Application deadline: 25 April 2025

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be required for the successful applicant

Assistant Manager

PLUS is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to progress their career into a junior management role supporting a registered service manager to meet the challenges of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health conditions at one of the following, supported living or registered service

You will support the line manager of the service with the day to day service provision to meet service users’ aspirations.  Your role will be to guide and assist support worker staff and be responsible for the day to day provision of the service as directed by the Registered Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take the first steps on a career path for those staff who aspire to be future managers. 

You would be required to ensure the smooth running of the services within the legal requirements of CQC and any commissioner requirements. You will also attend care/support planning and review meetings and liaise with health and social care professionals involved in service users’ care as well as supporting service users in the same way as other support staff across the full range of duties.

This is a full-time post, so applicants must be prepared to work the full range of shifts including weekends, sleep-in, waking nights etc.  You must be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and supporting service users who may be physically dependent. You will need a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience in a social care setting and a hold a Diploma in Adult Social Care level 3 or above, or be willing to work towards one. 

Salary - £30,155 Benefits include:

Holidays: 33 days holiday leave
Pension contribution scheme
Company employee assistance programme
Fully funded training and development opportunities

Salford Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to local people who are referred to us in crisis. Food is donated, sorted and packed at our warehouse, then delivered to 7 centres across Salford, where teams of our volunteers greet people as they pick up their food parcels. In addition to food – visitors can access support and advice across our centres to help them maximise their income and ensure they are less likely to need to use the foodbank again.

You’ll be joining a friendly team of 6 part-time staff and approx. 80 volunteers, all dedicated to supporting people living in poverty. We are part of Trussell, a nationwide network of foodbanks.

Rate of pay: £13 per hour

 Full-time / part-time: Part time – 27.5 hours per week (ideally 9am – 3pm Monday- Friday. Some flexibility available)

Temporary / permanent: 2-year fixed contract, with continuation of contract based on funding

Location: Salford Foodbank warehouse and office, 4 Kansas Avenue, Media City, Salford, M50 2GL

 Overall responsibility of the job: Co-ordinate the pool of over 80 skilled volunteers in a variety of roles across the Foodbank operation. Welcome volunteers, arrange appropriate training and ensure volunteers feel valued and informed. General admin duties within the office setting will include welcoming visitors, accepting donations and answering phone enquiries.

Specific responsibilities around the volunteer coordinator role

· Manage all volunteers across the Foodbank operation – including warehouse volunteers, centre-based volunteers and drivers.

· Welcome teams of warehouse volunteers – teams of approx 6 regular volunteers each day for a 2 hour shift.

· Welcome teams of ad-hoc corporate volunteers.

· Motivate volunteers in their roles.

· Manage day-to-day rotas and volunteer availability and ensure volunteer records are kept up to date.

· Arrange volunteer training tailored to each role – to include eg health and safety, manual handling, safeguarding, conflict management, signposting.

· Ensure that all volunteer policies and procedures are followed as per Trussell guidance. Promote and maintain a safe working environment.

· Where necessary, recruit and induct new volunteers.

· Arrange seasonal volunteer celebration events.

· Support volunteers in developing their skills.

· Support volunteers to share their experiences to help promote the work of the foodbank.

· Work alongside the Foodbank manager to ensure volunteers are kept informed of foodbank news and developments.

Specific responsibilities around the admin assistant role;

Based in the foodbank warehouse and office this role will include a variety of admin duties, alongside other colleagues;

· Greet and thank members of the community (individuals, schools, church groups etc) as they drop off food donations.

· Answer phone and email queries – this could be from foodbank clients, referral partners, donors or corporate supporters.

· Welcome foodbank clients – be understanding and empathetic to their needs, direct them to our Foodbank centres across Salford and explain how to access our services.

· Be familiar with other local food providers and charitable organisations across Salford to signpost foodbank clients appropriately.

· Attend team meetings and training sessions.

· The staff team is a small team so you may be asked to get involved in other tasks to assist your colleagues and provide cover when others are away.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Key Skills, knowledge, and desirable experience

· Experience of working with and coordinating a team of volunteers

· Observing relevant regulations, including safeguarding and health and safety

· Ability to work independently and unsupervised

· Competent IT user

· Confident in recording data

· Local Salford based knowledge would be beneficial

Personal attributes:

· Passionate about tackling poverty in our local community  

· Excellent communicator and positive thinker

· Enthusiastic, encouraging, and welcoming, able to motivate volunteers

· Confident, self-motivated and able to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision

· Supportive of the goals, Christian ethos, values and vision of Salford Foodbank

Senior Brand and Marketing Manager

Are you a creative, strategic, and experienced marketing leader ready to shape and grow a purpose-driven brand? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful marketing strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Senior Brand and Marketing Manager and play a key role in raising awareness, inspiring action, and supporting compassionate end-of-life care in our community.

With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our marketing team to ensure we meet our ambitious targets.

Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available)

What is the role?

As Senior Brand and Marketing Manager, you’ll lead a skilled and passionate marketing team responsible for developing our brand and marketing activities. You’ll work across the organisation to create compelling messages, insight-led campaigns and communications to achieve our strategic objectives, lead on refreshing and growing our brand, and maximise engagement, awareness, and support across our community.

This role is key to helping us raise awareness, increase consideration to support, engage supporters, and promote our products, events, and services.

At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.

About you:

You’ll bring a mix of creativity, leadership, and hands-on experience to the role. We’re looking for someone who has:

• Extensive knowledge of marketing across all channels.
• Significant experience in strategic brand management and development.
• Proven ability to create and execute effective marketing strategies, plans, and budgets to grow engagement and impact.
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in digital marketing, including pay-per-click and display advertising.
• Ability to use audience insight to develop effective marketing plans.

Please see the job description for full details and person specification.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• A values led, inclusive working environment
• Free parking on-site

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are looking for an empathetic, organised and proactive Services Manager to join our team. This role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of Sebby’s Corner’s core support services, including Essentials Support Collections, our New Parent Baby Essentials Experience, and seasonal programmes like School Uniform Support and Christmas Support.

You will work closely with referral partners, families and our internal team to ensure that every interaction is positive, dignified, and effective. You’ll also take the lead on safeguarding and be responsible for signposting families to external support where appropriate.

About Sebby’s Corner

Sebby's Corner is based in Barnet, EN5 and our aim is to ensure that no child goes without the basic essentials they need to thrive. We supply items such as clothing, nappies, formula and baby equipment to local families living in poverty. Families in need get referred to us by social workers, health visitors, family support workers, midwives and other professionals from our 800-strong referral partner network.

We also offer school uniform support in the summer and a Birthday Club that ensures children have the chance to celebrate with gifts, balloons and a cake. At Christmas, we host a festive shop where families can choose presents for their children, giving children the chance to have a Christmas just like their peers.

We’re a passionate team making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and we’d love you to join us.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

Service Delivery

• Guiding families during their New Parent Baby Essentials Experience appointment, helping them choose the items they need for their baby. Ensure clients feel supported and empowered when choosing items.
• Coordinate logistics, appointments, stock, and setup for our two seasonal services within a set timeline and budget - Christmas Support and School Uniform Support.
• Manage booking system across our services
• Ensure families and referral partners have a welcoming and respectful experience at the hub.
• Support complex referrals and work alongside the Referrals Coordinator to meet urgent or sensitive needs.
• Supporting our Referrals Co-ordinator with the Essentials Support service during busy periods to ensure families and referral partners who are collecting receive a positive and dignified experience and receive the items they requested.

Impact & Evaluation

• Gather and respond to feedback from families and volunteers to improve future service delivery.
• Provide reporting and statistics for impact reporting.

Referral Partner Engagement

• Act as a main point of contact for referral partners and schools.
• Onboarding new referral partners by providing clear information about service criteria, availability, and referral processes.
• Deliver briefings, training sessions, and guidance materials to improve referral quality and understanding.

Signposting & Partnerships

• Help families access additional support by providing signposting to trusted local services.
• Maintain a regularly updated resource list on the website and collaborate with partners to expand support options.
• Promote and lead on our Service Delivery partnerships such as educational workshops with Parent Learning Platform and antenatal classes with All About Babies and encourage family engagement.

Safeguarding

• Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns. Make onward safeguarding referrals via MASH where necessary.
• Ensure all staff and volunteers receive appropriate safeguarding training.
• Create a culture of safety and openness, where concerns are raised and addressed appropriately.

About your skills and experience

Essential

• Experience in service delivery or frontline support
• Strong organisational and proactive time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations
• Confident managing sensitive information and safeguarding procedures
• Strong team player with a flexible, solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• Experience working with vulnerable families or in a community setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and referral processes
• Familiarity with CRMs such as Salesforce and translation tools such as Language Line
• Experience building and maintaining community partnerships

What we can offer

Salary and pension
The salary range for this role is £30,000 - £34,000 FTE per annum (gross), dependent on experience and pro-rated if you work part-time. If eligible to join the pension scheme, we will match your contributions by 5%.

Annual leave
You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles). We usually close between Christmas and New Year without this time coming off your annual leave allowance.

Application process

The deadline for applications is 12noon, Friday 25th April 2025. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline date if we find the right candidate.

Recently our members voted to create a new u3a Council to act as a conduit between the national body and the over 1000 independent u3as throughout the UK. The new Council will be the vehicle by which members’ views and priorities will feed into and shape the overall work of the u3a national body. 

The Council Officer will support the implementation and running of the new u3a Council and play an integral role in embedding the Council into the existing structures of the Trust. They will work with the CEO and the Council Chair to ensure the Council has the support and resources it requires. The role will bring external ideas into the movement by identifying research, reports and speakers that might help inform its work. The officer will also prepare reports, agendas, minutes and be responsible for the general administration of the council and its working groups. 

The role would suit someone with an interest in community engagement and participation or policy and research in these areas. The right candidate will be able to work flexibly across a range of responsibilities and develop and implement ways of working as the Council develops, whilst having the ability to work with and manage a large group of volunteer's wide range of views and opinions.

Care & Repair in Powys is a Community Benefit Society with charitable purposes.  We are seeking a Service Delivery Manager to join our small and friendly team.  The post holder will use their management and organisational experience and skills to ensure that the agency continues to deliver high quality, cost effective small, medium and large home adaptations enabling older and disabled people to remain at home in comfort and security.

The post holder will line manage the technical, practical services and administrative teams, ensuring that Health and Safety requirements are fully met.

The post is for 21 hours per week (0.6FTE), on a hybrid contract.  A minimum of 60% of hours is expected at the Newtown based office, with the remainder being available as home working.

Please refer to the job description and person specification requirements in your application.

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Care & Repair in Powys is a subsidiary of the Barcud Group.