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Hybrid Working. London based: 1-2 days/week in Head Office and occasional travel external meetings Ref: FUN-251 Are you a strategic, organised and collaborative relationship builder and communicator, equally comfortable talking about the work of St Giles to senior stakeholders as well as writing grant applications to Trusts and Foundations for five- and six-figure donations? If so, join St Giles as our Fundraising Manager where, as part of the Voluntary Fundraising Team, you will play an integral role in helping us to deliver an ambitious new voluntary strategy for 2026- 2029 by focusing on increasing income from a variety of income sources including Trusts & Foundations, Fundraising Appeals, Individual Giving and Legacy. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About this key role You will take the lead on applications and relationship management of Trusts and Foundations, working with the Trusts and Foundations Officer and Head of Voluntary Fundraising to raise £2m from Trusts and Foundations each year, plus manage campaigns and events to raise £200,000 across Appeals, Individual Giving, and Legacy per year. You will be expected to manage a Fundraising Assistant to support them with administration tasks for the team, while also managing and refining processes for recordkeeping, a multitude of fundraising systems, through which we receive funds, and work closely with the Finance team to set and review annual budgets. We will also count on you to develop and design high-quality applications, presentations, and pitches to secure five-, six- and seven-figure funding opportunities from Trusts and Foundations, provide excellent stewardship to existing donors and to manage the development and implementation of our Individual Giving and Legacy Strategy, providing regular data analysis & reporting on our progress. Growing our Individual Giving and Legacy income stream through single and regular giving appeals is also a key aspect of this role. What we are looking for Two years experience working in a charity fundraising environment Proven track record of winning and/or managing five-figure grants Experience devising, planning and implementing fundraising appeals A good understanding of fundraising best practice and regulations, including Fundraising Regulator guidelines, GDPR and data protection Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage external stakeholders Impressive communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to write compelling and informative copy that are tailored to different audiences Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to a Basic DBS Check. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment To apply, please visit our website. Closing date Thursday, 18th December 2025 at 9.00am Interview date - Wednesday, 7th January 2025

Are you someone who is excited about charity retail, fashion, who can use their initiative? Do you have experience managing a retail team? Yes, then please keep reading as we may have the role for you. We are excited to be looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work in our Clifton Notts (NG11) Shop for 30 hours per week. We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to help our store reach full potential. As an Assistant Shop Manager you will: Help develop in store systems and promote donations and sales to maximise profits Be representing Mencap as an efficient and charitable organisation by ensuring that your actions reinforce the Mencap aims and values Strive to ensure stock is generated from the local area and donors Sign up donors to the Gift Aid scheme and ensure maximum income is achieved through Gift Aid Be responsible for achieving profit targets by ensuring sales are maximised and the cost are effectively managed Maintain the store to a high standard of presentation throughout. Build an effective volunteer team and provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals to paid staff and volunteers Be responsible for all financial and cash handling and health and safety. To be a successful Assistant Shop Manager, you will be: An experienced assistant manager or Supervisor with the ability to maintain budgets and complete weekly income and banking sheets accurately, preferably with previous charity retail experience. Have a flexible approach to working hours and days including working weekend and Bank Holidays as appropriate. Willing to travel to occasional team meetings, training events and in the initial growth of the new retail train assisting with setting up other new stores. Passionate about the Mencap values and will strive to ensure our Retail brand is successful. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website. Benefits Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you re applying for.

Head of Fundraising and Partnerships Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 per annum Location: London Our client is on a mission to tackle the high unemployment rate among adults with learning disabilities. Through their year-long traineeship programme, they equip participants with vital skills to become skilled baristas and expert café assistants, or to develop their capabilities as office managers and assistants. They are seeking an enthusiastic and engaged individual who has the passion and experience to drive their business forward. As their very first Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will spearhead their strategy to generate the income necessary for maintaining their success and expanding their reach across London. They require an accomplished fundraiser with a proven background in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, securing corporate sponsorships, and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, grant holders, and trustees. You will be working closely alongside their CEO, who has been actively leading the fundraising efforts until now. The ideal candidate will possess the following: A strategic thinker with experience in creating and delivering successful fundraising strategies Excellent relationship-building skills and a proven track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations Strong organisational and project management abilities to navigate and coordinate fundraising activities across teams Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to engage diverse stakeholders effectively A proactive, results-driven mindset capable of adapting to a fast-paced environment Proven experience in fundraising, partnership management, or business development A genuine passion for supporting individuals within the disability community Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a strategic fundraising outreach plan to build a sustainable pipeline of potential donors and partners Identify, cultivate, and secure significant funding from trusts, foundations, and major donors Design and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organisation's programme ambitions Build on established relationships with HNWIs and corporate partners while expanding engagement opportunities Manage the marketing team to ensure successful execution of campaigns aligned with fundraising goals Our client prides themselves on cultivating an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued and respected. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to help ensure that their team reflects the communities they serve. To apply, please email your CV. Join them in making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities!

Assistant Service Manager PO5 £48,873 - £59,220 Permanent Full time 36 hours Objective of role We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Assistant Locality Manager to work within our Wandsworth Locality Social Work teams. We are looking for positive, experienced, social work managers who share our values and commitment. We are offering this opportunity to candidates who are passionate about improving the lives of residents and want to support staff to provide excellent standards of social work. The teams consist of Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who provide a holistic, personalised, strength-based service to residents over the age of 18 who have physical disabilities and older people with physical and mental health disabilities. About the role Your primary duties will include: To facilitate service user choice and empowerment through promoting independence and strength-based practice to enable residents to maintain their independence and local community connections for as long as safely possible To assist with the management of budgets, ensuring that processes and procedures are carried out in a timely and effective way within available resources To undertake statutory intervention when people are at risk or may be neglected or abused. This will include chairing Section 42 Safeguarding Adults Enquiries. To provide operational and motivational leadership of staff, promoting a positive working environment with the primary aim of delivering high quality services To manage the team's performance to achieve the Department's vision. The person interested in this post will: Have a 'can do' attitude to work Continuously seek better value for money while meeting resident's outcomes at lower cost Have the interests of residents and service users at heart, and ensuring they receive the highest standards of service provision Take a team approach that values collaboration and partnership working Have knowledge of current developments in relevant legislation, national guidance and frameworks and how to access more detailed information when necessary, including the local authority's responsibility to safeguard adults at risk Be able to make rapid judgments, at times in emergencies To apply please upload your CV and complete a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact: Ozan Fitton-Brown, Service Manager for the Putney and Roehampton Social Care Team on Satch Jani, Service Manager for the Balham, Tooting and Furzedown Social Care Team , on Nina Back, Service Manager for the Battersea Social Care Team on nina/ Closing Date: Sunday 28th December 2025. Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 29th December 2025. Interview Date : To be confirmed. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Do you have the passion and commitment to make a difference to a family with children aged 0-5 years? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business Development projects team as an Early Years Lead. This role will work as part of a small team to facilitate high quality Stay and Play sessions as part of Nottingham City Family Hub offer from Meadows and Hyson Green Family Hubs sites. You will work with a small supportive team and be involved in planning and facilitating two high quality Stay and Play sessions for families with children aged 0-5 years and supporting all children to have the best start in life, while supporting child development, learning through play and working as part of an integrated team. The successful candidate will have experience in working with families and children aged 0-5 years old and knowledge of the Family Hub offer. The Early Years Alliance would provide you with a comprehensive and exciting induction and training package, with the opportunity to learn new skills and experiences to support your professional development. Benefits A comprehensive induction and training support package will be provided to the successful candidate. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees Additional annual leave for long service Enhanced sickness pay Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being Main duties of the role To deliver high quality EYFS-focused sessions for children and their families in children's centres, outreach venues and other delivery sites including schools, as directed by the line manager, with a particular focus on the prime areas of learning To understand and work to the EYFS to support children's learning and development.To ensure that the environment and activities are stimulating and promotes parental involvement and understanding of learning through play. To be responsible for the day to day management of the session in line with the Alliance's unregistered policies and procedures and EYFS welfare requirements. To ensure that the environment, including equipment offered, is clean, safe and secure and maintained to a good hygiene standard.To maintain a high level of safety during the session and to ensure that thorough risk assessments are in place in line with the Alliance's policies and procedures. To ensure that all sessions are inclusive, welcoming and are appropriately planned in relation to the stage of the children's development. To be the designated person for safeguarding during the session responding to safeguarding concerns in accordance to the Alliances safeguarding procedures. Essential criteria Possess a childcare qualification at Level 3 or above, or other relevant qualification Demonstrate significant experience of delivering and managing children and family sessions such as toddler group, drop-in, crèche, family learning session, nursery, pre-school or other relevant setting. Demonstrate a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), child development and how young children learn through play, talk and discovery, both indoors and outdoors. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits to children of healthy lifestyles and how musical opportunities can promote communication and language skills. Demonstrate an ability to deliver to the EYFS welfare requirements to provide a safe, stimulating learning environment, appropriate to all the ages and stages of the children attending. This post is fixed term until March 2026 Hours per week: 10 Weeks per year: 52 All successful applicants will be required to register and subscribe with the DBS Update Service (if you have not already done so) and undertake a new enhanced disclosure and barring check (even if you have an existing DBS Certificate).

As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Who We Are BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. The User Experience Center of Expertise (UX CoE), within Global Services (GS), provides corporate support to internal business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG. What You'll Do As a senior member of BCG's Global IT UX Center of Excellence (CoE) , you will lead and elevate user research across the firm's digital product ecosystem. Your mission is to define and execute a forward-looking UX research strategy that shapes the design of next-generation SaaS platforms, digital ecosystems, virtual assistants, websites, apps, and Agentic AI-driven solutions. By harnessing existing and emerging AI technologies, you will enhance the consulting lifecycle, improve productivity, and create a distinct competitive advantage for BCG and its clients. You are a creative, strategic, and hands-on Research Leader - passionate about crafting intuitive, impactful, and AI-augmented user experiences. Through a strong advocacy for user-centred design, you will balance innovation with practicality and measurable business impact. Working collaboratively with other UX Chapter Leads, you will define standards, frameworks, and guardrails that ensure consistency and excellence across all BCG digital products. In this senior leadership role, you will serve as both mentor and contributor. As a line manager, you will establish a future facing UX research practice, and guide our team of UX Researchers working within in Digital Product Teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment with BCG's digital and AI-first priorities. You'll keep your skills sharp and your leadership grounded in practice. Key Responsibilities UX Research Strategy & Vision: Define the research strategy that aligns user insights with business objectives and value creation. Champion user-centred design principles to drive innovation while balancing technical feasibility and strategic value.Define the shift to experience and journey-based research methods from singular products. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with design, product, data science, and consulting teams to embed UX practices into GenAI solutions, ensuring alignment across product roadmaps and business goals. Innovative, Scalable Research : Develop and lead AI-powered research methodologies that address critical challenges such as trust, and scalability in digital products. Execution & Delivery : Drive discovery-to-deployment research initiatives, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver validated, actionable insights that guide MVPs and scalable product releases. Leadership & Mentorship: Establish research standards for AI-first digital products in partnership with UX Chapter Leads. Mentor and develop researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. Research Practice & Expertise: Lead generative and evaluative research, usability testing, and behavioural data analysis to validate concepts and refine designs that enhance user experience and business outcomes. Capture user sentiment and own and publish results and actions back to BCG What You'll Bring 10+ years of experience in user research within consulting, agency, or technology-led organizations, including at least 5 years in research leadership roles. Proven success in scaling UX research, supporting diverse user groups, regions, and cross-functional teams. Experienced in leading distributed research teams and nurturing talent within fast-paced, innovation-driven environments. Deep expertise across the end-to-end design lifecycle - from discovery through delivery - with strong grounding in agile, scrum, and design thinking methodologies. 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Reporting to: CEO Direct reports: Café Assistants and Café Supervisors Contract: Permanent Salary: £27,700 - £33,800 (pro rata) Hours: 35 hours per week. Working days will vary in line with business requirements. Predominantly café based, with some office working will be required. Location: Charleston in Firle (BN8 6LL) & Charleston in Lewes (BN7 1FB) Charleston is seeking a proactive and positive individual with excellent interpersonal skills to lead the catering offer across Charleston s two sites. The Café Manager will manage the café s daily operations, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience for all visitors. Responsibilities include developing seasonal menus, supervising staff, handling stock orders, and leading the coordination of catering for public events and venue hire. General duties Lead and deliver the catering offer, growing the business and maximising profits while maintaining a high-quality service and inclusive atmosphere for all customers. To manage the day to day running of the catering offer, including the scheduling and management of a café team. Coordinate, supervise, train and develop the café team. Lead on the catering offer for all aspects of Charleston s year-round programme of events. The Café Manager will work alongside the Front of House and Events team to coordinate the catering for public events, and internal and external hires of our public spaces. Ensure that the barns, and all connected spaces are clean and well presented. Act as the designated alcohol licence holder, ensuring all activities comply with the premises licence and legal requirements. Act as a keyholder and open / close venues following security procedures. Maintain all food deliveries records. Financial responsibilities Manage budgets for the café, staffing and all food related items. Frequently reviewing staff costs. Responsible for ordering food and related supplies. Maintain food delivery records and all discrepancies are followed up. Approval of invoices for food and related supplies. Review chosen suppliers against Charleston s criteria including value for money. Responsible for maintenance of point of sales systems. Review receipts and other information from point of sales systems. Manage staff rotas, with reference to expected activity levels. Visitor welcome Create and maintain a safe, professional and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. Ensure that visitor access requirements are met. Contribute to the collective effort to keep the site clean and safe for visitors. Health and safety Lead on food safety working with external support as required, ensuring records are kept up to date and training is completed. Maintain allergens documentation. Understand Charleston s emergency procedures and in the event of an emergency, help oversee the safe evacuation of the buildings. Monitor health & safety day to day, being vigilant to potential hazards.