Volunteer Programme Manager Jobs

We know the enormous difference play and play professionals can have on children in 
hospitals, hospices and other healthcare settings. We want the public, health services and
government to understand why play is a must have, not a nice to have.

In order to support our strategy by raising awareness of why we exist and what we do, we are 
seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to join the Marketing and 
Communications team. With a strong background in media relations and PR, you will have 
responsibility of overseeing and delivering the press office function, develop and deliver
media and communications plans, shape our storytelling and key messages and provide 
expert consultancy to all colleagues up to and including the Chief Executive.

Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, children and their families, our 
youth panel and health professionals, you will proactively seek out stories to create
compelling content for the media, our fundraising and awareness raising campaigns, and 
marketing collateral. You are an exceptional copywriter and will have an understanding of
different audience requirements and can advise colleagues accordingly.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you’ll support with strategic 
communications planning, and in the ideation, development and management of content to 
maximise impact of campaigns, fundraising appeals, events and policy activity across owned, 
earned and paid channels.

You’ll be committed to development, both for yourself and those around you. You’ll manage 
your own environment by constantly listening, responding and adapting. You will believe in 
the value of giving and receiving feedback as helpful information for us all to continually grow, 
and consciously make appropriate, balanced decisions for yourself, others and Starlight. 

Senior Gardener

Regent's Park, London

£33,000 (£26,400 pro rata)

Working arrangements: 28 hours/4 days a week (to include a Friday). Core hours 8am to 4pm

Our client is recruiting a Senior Gardener. The garden, which is open to the public, covers just under an acre and is designed to tell the story of medicine through plants. It is run in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. The garden team of three gardeners and several volunteers (including eleven physicians) produces a range of publications such as books and trail leaflets and offers educational tours. 

The garden team also collaborate with and enhance the work of other departments such as the Museum and Meetings and Events.

Purpose and scope

Key responsibilities

• The main purpose of this role is to assist in the advancement of their medicinal garden as a place of scientific and historical importance. You will work under the supervision of the head gardener and the deputy to ensure that the college gardens and grounds are maintained to the highest standard.
• You will be closely involved in pest and disease management of the garden which is carried out using biological controls and sustainable methods.
• You will be required to manage the garden tour booking system and the garden Instagram account. You will understand and contribute to maintaining the garden database as directed by the plant records officer.
• You will be required to supervise volunteers and to take sole responsibility for the garden on occasion.

About you

You will have

• A minimum of 2 years full-time professional horticultural experience, preferably in a botanic or historic garden setting along with a horticultural qualification to at least level 2 RHS or equivalent.
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates.
• Comprehensive plant knowledge and an interest in the uses of plants along with a familiarity with most gardening practices.
• Familiarity with pest and disease management.

You will be

• Reliable, punctual and energetic.
• Confident to work alone but also willing to work alongside other members of a small and supportive team and to supervise volunteers.
• Friendly and happy to engage with visitors.

Benefits

Working with our client comes with lots of benefits designed to ensure that you feel valued and supported in your role. The benefits they offer include:

• 27 days holiday per annum 
• group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• interest-free season ticket loan 
• life assurance
• annual pay award 
• flexible working hours
• employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
• occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
• cycle to work scheme 
• corporate eye care scheme
• health cash plan
• professional training and development opportunities 
• enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands

Closing date: 10th March 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 12th March

Interview date: week beginning 17th March

Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Our client is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.

Family Support Worker

£23,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)

Greater Manchester & Surrounding Areas

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality family support services as part of our Greater Manchester Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Please disclose on the application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place either on Teams or at our Greater Manchester Care team office, with the dates to be confirmed. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

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

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in South Warwickshire, including Rugby.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individuals to join the team in delivering a comprehensive Stroke Recovery Service across the region.

There are three roles available and two offer part-time and all offer remote working. 

Position: S11242 Stroke Support Coordinator (three posts)

Location: Homebased South Warwickshire, including Rugby. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings and other work-related meetings)

Hours: 1 x 35 hours, 1 x 28 hours per week or 1 x 21 hours per week

Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum for 35 hours per week, pro rata for less hours

Contract: These are fixed-term contracts until 31 March 2026. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for these contracts until 31 March 2026. 

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 2 March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 10 March 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the coordinators will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. As a coordinator you will provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the local Health and Social services to receive referrals to support stroke survivors and their careers.

• Providing personalised information, advice and support to address any needs identified.

• Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan.

• Providing regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals. 

About You

You will:

• Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities.

• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions. 

• Have experience of working with people who may have additional communication support needs.

• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft system.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. 

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. 

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. 

Please state any preferences for location and flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares are welcomed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke. INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Visitor Experience Officer
Location: Slimbridge
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,405 per annum

This is a permanent full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays.

About The Role

We’re seeking someone who has experience in public engagement preferably within a visitor attraction and the ability to confidently develop and deliver a visitor experience programme here at WWT Slimbridge.

As part of the role, you will develop and deliver unique engagement opportunities, as well as supervise and coordinate a large team of engagement volunteers to deliver talks and activities, to provide and promote amazing experiences that inspire support for wetland conservation and create deeper connections with our visitors and members.

This role will facilitate engaging experiences for visitors at the Scott House Museum by creating interactive and informative activities. Alongside coordinating a team of museum volunteers to ensure high-quality guest engagement that fosters curiosity and a deeper understanding of the museum’s significance.
 
You will also work with the Visitor Experience Manager to deliver learning opportunities to a wide range of audiences.

About You

To join as our Visitor Experience Officer, you'll bring:

• Experience in visitor engagement: Proven experience in coordinating and delivering engaging experiences.
• Communication skills: with the ability to deliver informative and inspiring talks, tours, and activities, with excellent interpersonal skills to connect with diverse audiences.
• A passion for conservation: A genuine interest in wetland conservation and education, and a strong desire to inspire others to connect with nature.
• Creativity: with the ability to develop and lead creative, hands-on learning experiences that entertain, educate, and engage visitors, especially children.
• Organisation skills and attention to detail: with strong administrative skills, ensuring accurate communication, risk assessments, and smooth event coordination across multiple activities.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

If this sounds like you then click apply. We would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 7th March 2025

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Help deliver the UKSPF project by conducting outreach, home visits and training to both the armed services community and other vulnerable households and groups in Wiltshire.

Pay and conditions.

• The role is part-time (30 hours per week, flexible).
• The salary for the role will be £27,121 per year (pro rate), rising to £29,803 (pro rata) upon successful completion of probation period.
• You will be entitled to 25 days’ paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities.

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• To travel across South Wiltshire to deliver events, talks and presentations and give advice to people in their own homes.
• To provide face-to-face support for Wiltshire residents with energy-related issues so that they can stay safe, warm and healthy at home.
• To deliver outreach support to Wiltshire’s armed services community.
• Train health and community professionals and volunteers in those organisations to deliver basic energy advice, including refresher training.
• To identify energy improvements that can be made to a property and make appropriate referrals for them (such as ECO, Household Support Grant etc.).
• Deliver home visits for residents with multiple issues, who are unable to access support outside the home or via phone/internet.
• Refer clients appropriately for casework if they have more complex needs (e.g., billing issues, energy debt, supplier complaints).
• To help vulnerable clients make applications for grants and switch energy tariffs.
• Build on existing partnerships with health and community partners by providing in-depth training sessions covering the basics of energy advice, to enable these partners to support their clients themselves.
• Build new partnerships in Wiltshire, provide fuel poverty trigger-training sessions, and raise the profile of Warm and Safe Wiltshire.
• To provide administrative support to the delivery of the project and maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• O’ Level or GCSE maths and English or equivalent
• Previously worked with or volunteered for the Armed Forces.
• Three of more years’ experience of giving advice.
• Experience of customer service.
• Experience of taking a lead on the delivery and coordination of project-based activity.
• Ability to respond to vulnerable clients in a respectful and engaging manner.
• Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others.
• Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Highly organised at managing time and workload.
• Full, clean UK driving license. 

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Thursday 20 March 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place Friday 28 March 2025, though this is subject to change.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Engaging Communities Officer to join our Smithills Estate team to manage the coordination and delivery of the Smithills Estate Communication and engagement programme to support our vision of increasing opportunities for public access and participation.

The Role: 
•    The role will encourage existing and new audiences to explore the Smithills Estate landscape and, in doing so, develop their understanding of its importance, biodiversity, history, and longer-term potential through conservation measures, including a doubling of native woodland cover.  
•    You will be responsible for line managing two Events and Communications Officers, leading, motivating and developing them to their full potential.
•    You will oversee and lead the planning and implementation of the Smithills Estate communications and engagement plan, ensuring it keeps in line with Youth Innovation, Tree Equity, PLANtrees, North regional strategy and links with northern forest. Striving to enhance the youth offer and work towards better inclusion and diversity.
•    Assist in fundraising and corporate partnership teams in supporting funding streams, helping to write reports, and gathering important information for bids and major donors. 
•    Lead all communication channels for Smithills Estate, press, print, interpretation, digital and social media. 
•    This is a 12-month maternity cover looking to start towards the end of April 2025.
•    This role is based in Smithills, Bolton and will require the successful candidate to travel to and from site as well as around the region.
•    This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
•    Weekends and evening work will be required.

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You’ll have experience being an affective line manager – you’ll be experienced leading, motivating and developing a skilled team.
•    Hands on experience in leading groups and activities in an outdoor setting, including working with young people, vulnerable adults, and schools.
•    Experienced in coordinating and delivering a diverse range of events with the ability to tailor them to different audiences and locations.
•    Experience in working across a range of teams at a regional level to support existing and collaborations that have the potential to reach and engage new audiences.
•    You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams and community groups, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. 
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience.
•    This role does require regular travel. A full clean UK driving licence is required. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 11th March 2025.

'Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.

Position: Charity Accountant

Responsible to: COO

Location: Hybrid working is offered to all staff. This role requires at least three days per weekk to be based in our Highgate, London office.

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Main purpose of job: Responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and that financial controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the charity’s assets.

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days 
• 5% contribution to a personal pension plan 
• Employee assistance scheme 
• Comprehensive flexible working policy 
• Season ticket loan available 
• Bike-2-Work Scheme 
• Accredited Living Wage Employer 
• Birthdays off 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Management

1. Assist with the preparation of timely, accurate and comprehensive financial reports in Xero, provide detailed financial analysis to senior management, highlighting variances, trends and forecasts that could impact the charity’s financial health.

2. Contribute to the charity's accounting systems and processes ensuring that they are compliant with charity law, accounting standards and internal policies.

3. Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to protect the charity’s assets, minimise risk and ensure proper governance.

4. Ensure that all grants and donations are managed and reported on in accordance with donor requirements, including preparation of grant financial reports and adherence to restricted fund reporting.

5. Preparation of monthly payroll and ensure timely running of payroll reports including the processing of payments to staff, pension funds and HMRC.

6. Processing of transactions in an accurate and timely fashion into Xero including:

• Purchase invoices/sales invoices
• Credit card transactions
• Staff, volunteer and trustee expense claims
• Conferences, grants and other event expenditure

7. Ensuring that all transaction documentation is properly filed and retained.

8. Processing BACS payments in an accurate and timely manner ensuring that these are properly authorised and retaining records of authorisation.

9. Maintenance of the fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation.

10. Management of the Euro-Ataxia accounts (multi-currency) including production of Annual Accounts.

11. Management of the Finance Officer.

12. Any other ad hoc work as required.

General

13. Monitor and proactively seek ways of improving systems and procedures to ensure efficiency, user friendliness and maximum impact

14. To participate with the rest of the team in the reception function e.g. answering the telephone and receiving visitors to the office.

15. Attend supervisions and staff meetings as required

16. Undertake professional development and training as required

17. In all areas of work ensure that due attention is given to compliance with Ataxia UK policy and the law such as health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and risk management.

18. Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Person specification

Essential

• Working towards or completion of Level 4 AAT or equivalent
• Experience of charity accounting, preferably managing restricted and unrestricted funds
• Extensive experience of working with Xero, including multicurrency.
• Educated to A level (or equivalent) standard.
• Able to develop professional and effective relationships with colleagues and supporters.
• Systematic approach, with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload, learn new skills and work to deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Commitment to working with people with ataxia
• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability.
• Ability to take a sympathetic and patient approach when dealing with our Friends (members).
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Support for the ethical use of animals in medical research and human embryonic stem cell research
• Willingness to undertake training as required

Desirable

• Experience of Raiser’s Edge or similar database

Note: This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter.

We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The position will remain open until filled.

Community Empowerment Officer (Oswestry Depave) 

Salary £30,000 

Shrewsbury / Oswestry area, Shropshire - Hybrid 

35 hours per week 

Fixed Term Contract - until March 2027 

Closing date: Thursday 27th February 

Interviews: Thursday March 6th (morning) 

Shropshire Wildlife Trusts’ Oswestry Depave project is looking for a dynamic Community Empowerment Officer to develop, coordinate and manage community depaving projects from start to finish.

The Community Empowerment Officer will engage with local communities and Oswestry Town Council to lead and coordinate community-centred design processes, report on progress and assist in the development of new funding proposals. Supported by the multi-disciplinary Landscape Recovery Department, the officer will also oversee and coordinate contractors and spearhead design and permitting. 

Depave aims to empower communities to adapt to climate change through urban re-greening. The removal of impervious surfaces will reduce stormwater pollution and increase the amount of urban space available for habitat and wildlife. 

Delivery will provide evidence and learning that can be both transferable and expandable in line with the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) and River Severn Partnership (RSP) objectives. 

Our office is based in Shrewsbury and the project based in the Oswestry area, Shropshire. You will work on a hybrid basis but you will need to be able to travel to Oswestry on a regular basis.

What we're looking for: 

• You will be passionate advocate of community development and nature-based solutions for the biodiversity / climate crises. 

• Have an understanding of the principles and practices that underpin effective community organising and have several years’ experience implementing them. 

• A proven track record in collaborating with local communities, volunteers, landowners, charities and statutory agencies. 

• A demonstrable ability to negotiate and persuade tactfully to secure stakeholder buy in. 

• A clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle. 

It would be advantageous to have experience in project management, including budget management and compiling grant claims, as well as experience of managing the delivery of work through coordinating contractors.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)

• Salary sacrifice benefits

• Life assurance

• Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%

• Enhanced Sick Pay

• Flexible working policy

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff discounts

• Employee away days

• Coaching

• Support with training and development to assist career progression

• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. 

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues. 

We have an exciting opportunity to work within the senior leadership team at Bristol City Robins Foundation, strategically leading and managing our health and well-being programmes as our Head of Health and Wellbeing.

• Have you got experience working at a senior and strategic level within community health and wellbeing?
• Can you diversify and expand income streams to ensure the sustainability and growth of programmes for the future?
• Can you use impactful case studies and data insights to enhance community awareness and engagement?
• Are you a forward-thinking leader committed to advancing the organisation’s strategic objectives through effective, community-integrated health and wellbeing programmes?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

Bristol City Robins Foundation is a registered charity striving to make a positive difference for all through sport and learning. We recognise our positive impact on the community but are continually looking to develop and expand our reach.

The Head of Health and Wellbeing will drive the department's strategic direction, develop community-based health and wellbeing programmes that meet the community's needs, and monitor and evaluate their success. The post holder will develop and maintain partnerships, oversee the department's growth, and manage the health and wellbeing team.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team with a key specialism in linking health and wellbeing to community development.
• Support the CCO in developing and delivering the organisational strategic plan for health and wellbeing, including taking lead responsibility for agreed strategies and deliverables.
• Link into the NHS long-term plan and ensure programmes are aligned to local and national strategies around health and wellbeing.
• Work in partnership and be proactive in engaging with key partners from across the City in the health and wellbeing sector, including public health and local PCNs.
• Manage commissioned contracts, grants, and other agreed projects, including work with partners and subcontractors, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead on and support the preparation of reports and documents as required by commissioners, funders, and trustees.
• Identify and lead on bids, contracts, and partnerships to generate project funding.
• Line Manage the health and wellbeing staffing team.
• Develop the skills, experience, and capabilities within the teams relating to local and current issues.
• Support the overall running of the organisation through robust budget setting and planning, safeguarding, health and safety, KPIs, operational updates, risk management, project development, and bid writing.
• Respond promptly to emerging issues/needs/threats and take advantage of new opportunities.
• Review operational and delivery risks to ensure that key risks are appropriately managed.
• Safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, working within organisational safeguarding policies and local authority frameworks.

You will have:

• To have been working in a community development organisation or role at a senior level with a proven track record of developing strategies and community delivery in the health and wellbeing sector.
• Evidence of understanding the health inequalities and priorities across Bristol.
• Proven links and strong relationships with contacts in the local and national health sector, including NHS, ICB, Local Authority, health charities and organisations, VCSE alliance, and PCNs.
• Ability to inspire, lead, and develop a team towards achieving project and department-wide goals.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programmes and teams
• Ability to identify good practices and have a capability in monitoring and benchmarking the performance of staff and programmes using industry terminology and metrics linked to health and wellbeing.
• A creative mindset and experience in community development, where the implementation of unique and engaging community programmes is evident in planning, funding, delivery, and reporting.
• The ability to manage multiple people, priorities, and programmes where quality is paramount is important.
• Capable of analysing and assimilating information through qualitative and quantitative data/information to produce reports for stakeholders, trustees, and funders.
• Proven links and strong relationships with contacts in the local and national health sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with the community, staff, and stakeholders/partners.
• Ability to be flexible in navigating the evolving landscape of the health and wellbeing services locally and nationally and address emerging needs.

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Robins Foundation is committed to safeguarding children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists; as such, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS, should be declared.

Equality Statement:

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment to equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description. The candidate must also promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years of employment, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
• A flexible working environment with generous planning, preparation, and admin time in your timetable.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone)
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

From 1st April 2025 the salary for this role will be £24,765.00 - £26,415.00 per annum

Our Charity

P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.
We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

The Role

Are you a people person?

Would you like to make a lasting difference to someone’s life?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you…

The successful candidate will work across areas in Derbyshire, to improve the lives of people we work alongside. Working with a dedicated and supportive team, you will provide weekly support to people who are in recovery from ill mental health and in receipt of a personal budget or self funding. This support could either be in individuals' own homes, supporting and prompting with day to day living tasks or in the community to support people to access places of interest, hobbies or groups.

You will be provided with full training but it's important to be friendly, proactive, positive, approachable and non-judgemental. You will also need to have the ability to make on the spot decisions and be ready to sometimes deal with challenging situations.

What We Offer

In return we offer the chance to join an expanding, dynamic organisation, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package:

Enhanced annual leave entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.

Commitment to mental health and wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.

Paycare health cash plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.

Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.

Team initiatives – this may include team away days, P3’s Big Day Out and our Annual Awards Ceremony.

Discounts – access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.

Personal development opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.

Enhanced sickness pay – based on your length of service.

Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.

Additional equipment provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.

Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination

Job Purpose

We are offering 2 full-time posts which will sit within our Croydon Wave 2 and Wave 12 MHSTs. The primary focus of this post is to undertake a broad range of therapeutic tasks within primary and secondary educational settings including work to support the Whole School Approach to mental wellbeing in schools.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Clinical:

· To undertake assessment of children & young people in schools who present with mild- moderate mental health difficulties and/or who are at risk of involvement in serious youth violence. This will include completion of risk assessments and risk management planning when appropriate

· To deliver evidence based 1-1 and group interventions to children and young people

· Where appropriate working systemically with parents.

· To liaise and consult with school partners, colleagues in the MHST and with specialist CAMHS to ensure further intervention where necessary

· To offer follow up appointments following initial assessment; to review risk management, safety plans and progress of interventions

· To work preventatively to build resilience and coping skills in children and young people

· To provide links and safe transition support to other services as indicated.

· To evaluate and make decisions about interventions in consultation with the Clinical Lead/Supervisor and to link with other statutory and voluntary sector services

· To provide advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals working in schools, other agencies and contribute to multi-agency risk management and intervention planning

· To follow assessment and intervention protocol and to maintain clinical records appropriately and in line with OTR policy

· To attend and participate fully in regular clinical supervision and line management

· To ensure high standards of verbal and written communication with all staff, Children & young people and their parents/carers that maximises young people’s involvement in the delivery of meaningful care

· To comply with Safeguarding & Child Protection Procedures on the management of safeguarding concerns in accordance with the policies of the schools and OTR

Educational/Whole School Approach:

· To use an evidence-based approach to develop, inform and maintain a high standard of systemically-informed practice

· To be reflective, self-questioning and continuously appraise own and team’s performance

· To evaluate clinical input and to review outcomes within the team

· To support the delivery of the Whole School Approach across the school cluster, and the development and delivery of the Cluster Action Plan.

· To work with colleagues within the MHST to provide training, education and support for school staff, parents/carers and other relevant agencies within the Borough, through formal teaching, consultation and provision of active clinical skills

· To provide consultation and advice to educational staff with respect to appropriate signposting of more complex cases

· To contribute to the training of and continuing professional development of Education colleagues around children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, behaviour and mood challenges

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with a charity in High Wycombe dedicated to supporting the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of young people. The charity believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it. To enable this, they provide a range of early-intervention mental health support and wellbeing services for young people. All of their services are free and easy to access, and are open to any young people living, working, or studying, in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas.

Having predominantly been run by volunteers historically and with demand for their services increasing the charity is now looking to recruit their first Managing Director on a part time basis. This is a permanent part time vacancy, 3 days per week, to be based from their High Wycombe base (hybrid working, but with weekly presence in High Wycombe required).

The Managing Director will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the charity, at an exciting phase of their growth. Key responsibilities will include delivering their strategic plan and leading the team of staff and volunteers, promoting professional development and encouraging creativity and innovation. You will be responsible for the financial sustainability of the organisation, spearheading fundraising initiatives and securing diverse funding streams, and overseeing delivery of all programmes and services to ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements. You will also build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community partners, parents, families, funders, and the public, effectively communicating the charity’s impact.

The successful candidate will bring excellent leadership skills having had previous success in a leadership position. You will bring strong financial acumen, with the experience and ability to secure diverse funding streams and maintain and improve the financial stability of the organisation. You will have a strong commitment to their mission, and a good understanding of the challenges faced by young people.

To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the charity and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the person specification in the Appointment Brief. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus.

Please note: Prospectus will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this vacancy therefore we encourage applications ASAP.

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

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Community Key Worker

Salary:   £26,000 - £32,000 pro rata

Location:            Finsbury Park

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – until 2026

Hours p/w           21 Hours per week / 3 days 

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability? 

In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.

About You:

To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.

You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the North London

• Closing Date: Sunday 16 March 2025 @23:59
• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email  the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.