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Blesma – The Limbless Veterans is the national charity and membership association for limbless serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants.

We help all wounded Servicemen and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing well-being support and rehabilitation activities.

Blesma campaigns for our veteran’s rights and looks after individuals and their families by offering a comprehensive welfare system and financial assistance programme.  Rehabilitation, support, counselling and care are the four principal foundations of our organisation.  Together, we can help our men, women and their families face the challenges ahead with renewed confidence and self-belief.

The Activities and Events Administrator plays a vital role at Blesma, contributing to a small, dynamic team that delivers an engaging program of sporting and social activities to support Members' rehabilitation and well-being. This role will work alongside the Head of Activities on the Fulfilling Pathways programme, funded by the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, to provide therapeutic activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable, organised and committed individual to join an inspiring organisation and make a real difference in the lives of our beneficiaries.

Key duties:

1. Programme Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for the Fulfilling Pathways programme, assist members, and introduce new members to the activities programme.

2. Event Management: Handle event administration, including sign-ups, logistics, venue booking, and maintaining the calendar of events.

3. Communication and Engagement: Encourage member participation through social media, newsletters, and other communications, and compile information for activity leaders.

4. Administrative Support: Manage records, receipts, invoices, stock sheets, and compile quarterly/yearly statistics, while supporting monitoring, evaluation, and feedback processes.

What we offer: 

- A supportive and collaborative work environment

- Hybrid and Flexible working 

- Salary of £25,261.80 pro rata.

- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (Pro rata for part time)

- Training and development opportunties

Location: Chelmsford/ Hybrid

Contract: 21hours, 3 years contract

 If you're interested in making a difference, don't hesitate to apply. Even if you're unsure about your suitability, we encourage you to apply and let us decide. 

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Brief role description:

Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role will ensure the smooth running of a fast-paced executive office. As a key support to the CEO and SMT, the PA will manage schedules, oversee correspondence, and drive efficient administrative processes. They will coordinate meetings, board papers, and governance tasks, while also supporting operational planning and event logistics. This role requires exceptional organisation, discretion, experience in minute taking and the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of a dynamic leadership environment. The PA must also embody and uphold the charity’s values - Expert, Passionate, Resilient, Supportive, Open and Honest, and Collaborative - in all aspects of their work.

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​Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity Website.

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Do you have previous experience supporting senior executives or board-level professionals? Are you a proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative? Do you have experience in minute taking, excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

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​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

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If Discretion and Professionalism are your middle names, submit your CV and Cover letter by Monday, 5 May 2025.

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​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

Hibiscus Initiatives is a feminist and anti-racist, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised migrant women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.

Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with Black and minoritised migrant women to make sure their expertise is recognised by those making policy decisions.

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls.

Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles. 

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.

About the Role

We are now recruiting for a Housing Advice and Case Worker to provide expert and specialist housing advice and support to our policy and case work teams, especially as it relates to Black and minoritised migrant women with housing needs affected by the criminal justice and/or immigration systems.

The post holder will divide their time equally between our Policy and Public Affairs team and frontline services work. As housing lead, they will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, producing and delivering training and other resources, and will work alongside the Policy and Public Affairs team to ensure the smooth running of our Safe Housing for Migrant Women project. The successful candidate will act as a source of specialist advice to our frontline staff regarding the housing rights and needs of our service users, and will provide urgent community casework support to women with housing needs referred internally from other Hibiscus Projects. The post holder will also support a caseload of a least five service users, providing holistic support and advocacy to empower women to rebuild their lives.

This will include supporting women to participate in education, training, providing outreach support, ensuring the women they work with have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations and how their immigration status may affect their rights to housing and work.

The Housing Advice and Case Worker will play a key role in facilitating communication between the Policy and Public Affairs and frontline teams, maintaining accurate records to support with monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Hibiscus’ Projects. In particular, they will support the collection of data, case studies and qualitative feedback to inform the Safe Homes for Migrant Women project and evaluation.

They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.

[This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010]

[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised]

Salary 
£30,000 (FTE)

Team
Services
Policy and Public Affairs

Duration 
Until 31 March 2026

Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location
Hibiscus’s London office at least two days a week, with occasional travel across London, as necessary. Flexible working arrangements available for the remaining days.

Reporting to

• Services Manager
• Head of Policy and Public Affairs

About you

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about the housing rights of Black and minoritised migrant women. You will need knowledge and significant understanding of the challenging reality of the housing and how Black and minoritised women can best gain access to relevant housing offerings.

The successful candidate will have experience working in the housing sector or providing housing advice/advocacy to groups subjected to marginalisation and an in-depth knowledge of relevant housing legislation, policy and practice, especially as it relates to Black and minoritised migrant women. The candidate will have experience of working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory organisations, and proven ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders, while working collaboratively and positively with service users and colleagues.

The candidate will have direct frontline experience working with women with complex needs such as insecure immigration status, criminal justice system involvement, or violence against women and girls, and be confident in facilitating workshops, developing training and collating case studies using trauma-informed, feminist practice.

They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to working. They will have a clear and demonstrable understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas – criminal justice, immigration and migrants’ rights, racial justice, and/or violence against women and girls.

How to apply

Please follow the 'How to Apply' link indicated below.

You should download the Job Description and carefully read through the application form and information provided regarding the role and person specification.

Please note we will not accept CVs or Cover Letters.

Closing date 
Tuesday 22nd April at 9:00am 

Interviews
We will notify candidates invited to interview on 28th April 

Please note that we may close vacancies early if suitable candidates are found and/or a sufficient number of candidates have applied. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.

If you do not want Hibiscus to retain your application on file, please state so in your email.

Join our vibrant and supportive fundraising team! This position is ideal for someone who excels at relationship-building and is passionate about making a difference in their community by working for a local charity.  We're looking for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with corporate partners and local businesses across Berkshire and nearby counties, helping to generate essential income for our charity. This includes assisting with the organisation and delivery of events.

You'll leverage your creativity and professionalism to manage and grow existing corporate partnerships, while proactively seeking new business opportunities by undertaking research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitching to companies to secure their support. It you have the transferable skills to succeed, no formal fundraising experience is necessary. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, access to a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance. You'll also enjoy free on-site parking and the benefits of our Employee Assistance Programme.

The Nuffield Foundation is recruiting an Executive Coordinator to work closely with and support our Chief Executive, Leadership Team, Trustees and other members of our governance committees.  

The Nuffield Foundation’s purpose is to advance social well-being and across all our activities we aim to open up opportunities and to improve lives for individuals, families and communities within a just and inclusive society. Our work addresses the inequalities, disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerabilities people face in education, justice and welfare, and considers the social and ethical implications of science and digital technologies.

The Executive Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Foundation’s CEO and its Leadership Team. It also liaises with the Foundation’s Trustees and other Board and Committee members to ensure the effective operations of the organisation. 

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with a broad range of colleagues and use tact and diplomacy when required. They will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to correspond on behalf of the CEO, draft short papers and take minutes of meetings).

It is also essential for someone to have highly developed organisation and administrative skills, with the ability to use systems and processes to effectively prioritise, project manage and ensure the effective operations of the Foundation's leadership and governance teams. 

For further information about the role (including the full job description), please click through to the listing on our website.

About us 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being.

We fund research that informs social policy, primarily in Education, Welfare and Justice. We also provide opportunities for young people to develop skills and confidence in science and research.

We are the founder and co-funder of Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory and the Ada Lovelace Institute.

Further information and how to apply 

The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Wednesday 23rd April 2025, with telephone interviews expected to take place 6th/7th May 2025 and in-person interviews then taking place on 20th May 2025. 

We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:

• As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job. 

• making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc

• paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required

Our benefits package includes:

• Consideration of requests for part time and/or flexible working (eg compressed hours arrangements, job sharing etc)

• 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).

• A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.

• Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.

• Frequent opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring, and reading weeks) 

• Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders. 

• Staff peer groups and social networks.

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £31,133 per annum pro rata plus £802 per annum pro rata essential car user allowance

Contract: Fixed term ending March 2027

Hours: Part time - 26.25 hours per week.

Closing date: Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 11.30 pm

Do you have a good understanding of child development and the needs of homeless families and children plus proven experience of supporting parents and children with complex needs? Then join Shelter as a Children & Families Support Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role aimed at minimising the impact of bad housing, homelessness and exclusion in the Sheffield area.

About the role

With your own caseload of families, you will act as their key worker and support them to either resettle or prevent homelessness. Your primary focus will be on households where some tailored interventions are required around the needs of the children in order to stabilise their housing situation and enable the family to thrive.

Accordingly, you will provide intensive, tailored support as part of a whole family approach in a 1-2-1 setting and through group work. You will also need to regularly visit clients’ homes, schools and community venues across the city and liaise with other agencies in the community in order to provide a co-ordinated service.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

You have knowledge of child development and a strong understanding of homeless children and families, with experience of supporting parents, children and young people who have complex needs.  You also have knowledge of housing, homelessness and ASB legislation and welfare benefits that affect families and the skills to network and gather information as well as advocacy, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have worked within, or understand, a safeguarding framework, are IT literate and have experience of managing a caseload and can prioritise, organise and set boundaries. With a full driving licence, you will have access to a vehicle for work purposes, an allowance and mileage will be paid.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

About the team

Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city, with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple and complex needs. We take a holistic approach to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and work for systemic changes to prevent homelessness and support over 5000 people every year.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a separate supporting statement to the following points of the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate you address the following behaviours throughout your responses:

• We work together to achieve our shared purpose
• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive mindset

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: Godalming, UK (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office)

Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per annum(Depending upon skills and experience)

About Us:  

Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global animal welfare organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. We have achieved bans on some of the most inhumane practices including barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our corporate engagement work has led to commitments that benefit over 3 billion animals with better lives every year.  

Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.  

Our international headquarters are in Godalming, Surrey, UK, with team members in 14 countries on four Continents, including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.   

About the Role:

As our European Food Business Manager, you will be instrumental in driving corporate change to improve farm animal welfare and promote a more sustainable food system across Europe and the UK.

In this solutions-focused role, you will work closely with leading food businesses, including retailers, producers, and food service companies, to encourage them to adopt higher welfare standards and reduce their reliance on animal-sourced products. By using your expertise in relationship management and corporate engagement, you will help secure public commitments to eliminating cages, improving broiler and fish welfare, and setting measurable targets for meat and dairy reduction.

A key part of your role will be supporting businesses in implementing their commitments, using Compassion’s industry-leading tools and resources to facilitate change. You will also contribute to public benchmarking and corporate reporting efforts, ensuring transparency and accountability within the sector. You will also represent Compassion in industry forums, working groups, and conferences, collaborating with stakeholders to find practical solutions to the challenges of transitioning away from intensive farming.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a skilled relationship manager with experience in corporate engagement, sales, marketing, or supply chain management. You’ll need to have a strategic mindset, with the ability to influence key decision-makers in the food industry and drive meaningful change for farm animal welfare and sustainability.

With strong negotiation and communication skills, you will be able tod build and maintain effective partnerships with major food businesses, persuading them to adopt higher welfare standards and meat reduction targets. Ideally, you’ll have experience working in the food, agriculture, or sustainability sectors, with a solid understanding of corporate responsibility, supply chains, and sustainability trends. Knowledge of farm animal welfare and food system transformation would be highly beneficial.

You’ll need to be a self-starter, who is able to manage multiple projects and priorities with ease, and thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You'll have a proficiency in CRM systems (such as Salesforce), strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret data to drive strategy will be advantageous.

Why Should You Apply:

If you’re passionate about creating a more humane and sustainable food system and have the skills to influence major food businesses, this is a unique opportunity to drive real change.

Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:   

- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.      

- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan     

- MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme     

- Free onsite parking,     

- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme.      

- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities     

- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)      

- A defined contribution pension scheme     

- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay     

- Premium Subscription to Calm App     
Learn more about working with Compassion, by taking a look at our Candidate Pack HERE. 

 To Apply:       

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.      

 Application Information:     

Cut-off date:  23rd April 2025 

1st Stage (Teams) Interviews:  Week commencing the  28th April 2025 (TBC)

2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews:  Week commencing 5th May 2025 (TBC) 

No agencies please.     

In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.       

Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.  We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector.  We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.     

You may also have experience in the following: Engagement Manager, Partnership Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Food Supply, Supply planner, Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Account Management, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Account Executive, Client Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Partnership Manager etc

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The School:

Merchant Taylors’ School is a large Independent Boys’ School, situated in 280 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex.  The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys’ day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 370 boys, while the Senior School has over 960 pupils. The Senior School employs over 110 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors’ School.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Fundraising

· Developing and innovating the school’s regular giving programme, the Merchant Taylors’ Fund, to ensure a consistent income stream and increased participation from alumni, parents and friends.

· In conjunction with external consultants, running our (currently) biennial telephone fundraising campaigns and Giving Days.

· Liaising with school departments, clubs and societies to identify exciting projects to motivate supporters.

· Segmenting and targeting recipients for appeals to ensure the greatest impact and returns.

· Devising the strategy for promoting legacy giving as a means of supporting Merchant Taylors’, and to implement this strategy to increase the number of known legacy pledges to the school.

 Stewardship

· Establishing and running a comprehensive benefactor stewardship programme that thanks and stewards donors at all levels, including legacy pledges, through regular communication and events.

Reporting

· Reporting on progress against all objectives to the Development and Alumni Relations Sub-Committee of Governors.

· Where appropriate, working with the Development Executive (Events and Communications), to produce benefactor report publications and contribute to other Development publications.

· Ensuring that all contact with OMTs and parents is recorded on the Development Office’s database, the Raiser’s Edge.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master.

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found n the Vacancy page of the School Website.

We are currently looking for dedicated Immigration Advisers (IAA Level 2) to join our growing team to provide immigration advice and casework to destitute migrants. We will be recruiting on a rolling basis for a number of upcoming roles, one of which is a woman only role, so we welcome applications from women. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.

Praxis Community Projects is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice and a range of welfare support including group work. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.

The ideal candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of immigration and asylum law, as well as have a good understanding of the challenges faced by migrants with NRPF and those at risk of homelessness. They will be able to step immediately into a busy advice environment that includes independent outreach.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· You can buy up to 5 days annual leave each year 

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute 

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias Head of Operations and Business Development

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

Interviews: Offered on a rolling basis

Start date: Ranging from immediate to TBD.

HR Administrator £31,000 per annum– full time,  Permanent, based in East Croydon (3 days per week in the office)

Full Job Description attached below

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (South London) is looking for an experienced, passionate and professional HR Administrator.   
 

The successful candidate will play a vital role in recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and compliance while ensuring all HR processes run smoothly and effectively. 

Responsible to the People & Culture Manager you will be a key member of the People team at RASASC, working alongside our frontline services to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to be able to provide services to survivors. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of HR processes. 

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

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button. 

 
Interviews will be rolling from week to week.
 

RASASC is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.
 
 All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.

Advocate

Do you want to work for a vibrant and established, award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile?

We are looking for an Advocate to join this innovative, brave and creative team.

Position: Advocate 

Location: Cross Green, Leeds (this will also include delivering outreach across Leeds)

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 11 - £24,829 - £26,875 (with a pay award pending of minimum 7% in May 25)

Contract: 5-year contract 

Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 5pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 (or Thursday 1st May if high number of applications)

The Role

The overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are also a number of community facing and strategic projects to achieve these aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. 

This role and project represent the first step in working with Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds. The advocate will focus on carrying out regular outreach across Leeds, along with working with local partners, services and third sector projects to support the health and social outcomes of Gypsies and Travellers in the Leeds area. Outreach will cover roadside camps, local authority sites, private yards and people in homes.

You will also support members through 121 appointments in the office, on outreach and in peoples homes, to holistically support the community with a wide range of Advocacy needs including, welfare rights, benefits, housing and education to name but a few. You will be helping members to develop the necessary skills to self-advocate through providing information, signposting and support.

About You

With empathy and interpersonal and relationship building skills, you will have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful situations.

You will have knowledge and experience of:

• Working with groups or individuals experiencing exclusion and the barriers they face when accessing services 

• Working with vulnerable people 

• Working within a safeguarding framework – making decisions and sharing information

• Advocacy principles and practice 

• Relevant legislation and rights, for example in relation to housing, welfare, family, health and equalities

• Monitoring and evaluation

• Risk management and associated processes 

PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form 

About the Organisation

You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile.  Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative.  The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. 

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

Join Our Mission for Social Justice!

Are you passionate about using data to drive real change? The Law Centres Network (LCN) is looking for a Data Project Officer to support Law Centres and Centres of Excellence to harness digital tools and data to improve efficiency, enhance service delivery, and strengthen their impact in the access to justice sector. This is a 2 year, 4 day per week role. Salary, conditions and details of the role are contained in the application pack.

About Us

For nearly 50 years, LCN has been at the forefront of social justice, supporting 40+ Law Centres across the UK to help people access legal advice and representation to solve every day legal problems. We champion the work of Law Centres across the UK, support the services they provide, and campaign together on a national scale for equal access to justice for everyone.

Why Data Matters

In today's world, data is essential for shaping policy, securing funding, and improving services. This project will support Law Centres in developing stronger data collection, analysis, and data management to better tell the stories of their clients and measure their impact.

Your Role

As a Data Project Officer, you will:

• Support Project Development – Work with the project team and Law Centres to guide project strategy, delivery and administration.
• Engage with Law Centres – Build relationships to understand their data challenges and encourage participation in the project.
• Gather Insights – Collect and analyse data on Law Centres work, and to inform project activities and project development.
• Training – Develop training and capacity building strategies to improve data skills and practices.
• Share Learning – Document project successes, challenges and best practices to support the wider social justice sector.
• Communications – Develop strategies to highlight project achievements and lessons learned.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work – Help strengthen access to justice for vulnerable communities.
• Innovative Approach – Be part of an innovative project to improve data use in the charitable legal advice sector.
• Professional Growth – Access professional development and training opportunities to help boost your skills.
• Supportive Network – Collaborate with a community of 40+ Law Centres.
• Flexible & Inclusive – Enjoy a values-driven workplace with flexible working options.

This is a 2 year 4 day per week role. Salary, conditions and details of the role are contained in the application pack.

Join us in using data to make the UK a fairer place!

Application Deadline: 18th April, 5pm

Contracted Weekly Hours:37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Contract type:12 months

Salary:                                  £24,258 per year

Annual Leave:                      25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Location:                                Based in Bournemouth, for regular travel across BCP with travel across Dorset likely. Hybrid working option when not on visits.

International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. The resettlement team work closely with local authorities and other organisations to support families on government resettlement schemes to find their feet, build healthy relationships, and successfully integrate into our community. We are looking for an experienced support worker (ideally one to be a male, but open to all applicants) to support individuals and families under all relevant government resettlement schemes (predominantly Afghan, but not limited to), who have been resettled in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Dorset. ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• Travel costs paid for at 45p per mile, not including travel to and from work.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials and access to external clinical supervision.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Citizens Advice Westminster works to make a difference to the lives of people in Westminster. We deliver a high quality, agile advice service which reflects community issues and needs. Our service puts people first.

As a Gateway Assessor you will be part of a busy team at Citizens Advice Westminster, answering phone, face to face and digital social welfare law enquiries from residents across the City Council and providing them with information and assessment. You will be provided with full training and support, in order to ensure client’s needs are accurately and quickly assessed within Citizens Advice guidelines and standards.

Do you share the same passion as us that no one should be left disadvantaged due to lack of knowledge about one’s rights and responsibilities?

You will need to be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people including vulnerable clients, and be able to communicate at all levels. You would also need to have good working knowledge of Microsoft ICT packages, and be flexible to work a later shift up to once a week if required.

We will offer the right candidate a generous salary along with other benefits such as annual season ticket loans, career breaks, and the opportunity to develop yourself professionally. You will be part of a warm and friendly work culture where opinions are valued. We can also offer a flexible hybrid working environment where you can work some days from home.

If you are ready to be a part of this community organisation offering a vital service to people who need our help, then click apply and complete the application process, demonstrating how you meet the competencies in the Person Specification in your supporting statement.

Citizens Advice Westminster value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society and believe that diversity is what makes us the leaders in what we do.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2025, 5pm