Royal Free Charity Philanthropy Manager Location : Hybrid working, with two days a week at London office, NW3. Salary: £40-45,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. Royal Free Charity, the strategic partner to the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL), is seeking a creative and driven Philanthropy Manager to lead efforts to secure four and five-figure gifts and to ensure donors are stewarded with the best possible experience of the charity to encourage ongoing support. The Royal Free Charity works to raise funds for enhanced support for patients, vital support for staff, groundbreaking research and innovation, and cutting edge medical equipment. Through the services they provide and the programmes and equipment they fund, the charity aims to make a profound and immediate different to patients experience of care at RFL. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager and working with other colleagues in the philanthropy and campaigns team, the role will be responsible for delivering the best possible experience to some of the charity s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, personalised communications and recognition opportunities across the charity s hospital sites. This will include leading and delivering a mid-level giving retention and recruitment strategy for donors giving between £1,000 and £50,000 and looking to identify potential opportunities for uplift in giving. The Philanthropy Manager will play an important role building relationships and increasing income in what will be a pivotal year for the charity as they prepare for a multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, with significant scope for development working as part of a supportive, ambitious and high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fundraising and donor development in the charity or culture sector and of working with supporters, customers, clients or the general public, delivering excellent customer service. You will have a background in creating high-quality written documents such as tailored letters, proposals, decks or other materials. You will also possess a positive can-do attitude and approach to work and problem solving, alongside outstanding organisational skills and a passion for relationship-building and working with a diverse range of audiences. Finally, you will have a keen interest in the fundraising sector, with a desire to learn and grow in this role. For further details please download our Candidate Pack for further information PDF , which includes details on how to apply. Closing date: Monday 8th December, 9.00 am.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Royal Free Charity Philanthropy Manager Location : Hybrid working, with two days a week at London office, NW3. Salary: £40-45,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. Royal Free Charity, the strategic partner to the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL), is seeking a creative and driven Philanthropy Manager to lead efforts to secure four and five-figure gifts and to ensure donors are stewarded with the best possible experience of the charity to encourage ongoing support. The Royal Free Charity works to raise funds for enhanced support for patients, vital support for staff, groundbreaking research and innovation, and cutting edge medical equipment. Through the services they provide and the programmes and equipment they fund, the charity aims to make a profound and immediate different to patients experience of care at RFL. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager and working with other colleagues in the philanthropy and campaigns team, the role will be responsible for delivering the best possible experience to some of the charity s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, personalised communications and recognition opportunities across the charity s hospital sites. This will include leading and delivering a mid-level giving retention and recruitment strategy for donors giving between £1,000 and £50,000 and looking to identify potential opportunities for uplift in giving. The Philanthropy Manager will play an important role building relationships and increasing income in what will be a pivotal year for the charity as they prepare for a multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, with significant scope for development working as part of a supportive, ambitious and high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fundraising and donor development in the charity or culture sector and of working with supporters, customers, clients or the general public, delivering excellent customer service. You will have a background in creating high-quality written documents such as tailored letters, proposals, decks or other materials. You will also possess a positive can-do attitude and approach to work and problem solving, alongside outstanding organisational skills and a passion for relationship-building and working with a diverse range of audiences. Finally, you will have a keen interest in the fundraising sector, with a desire to learn and grow in this role. For further details please download our Candidate Pack for further information PDF , which includes details on how to apply. Closing date: Monday 8th December, 9.00 am.
Support Coordinator We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join the Stroke Recovery Service across Birmingham and Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke. Position: S11327 Stroke Support Coordinator Location: Home-based, Birmingham and Solihull. However, regular travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings and other work-related meetings) Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week Salary: Circa £16,400 per annum (FTE circa £27,435 per annum) Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2026. Services are contracted. Continued funding is subject to future contract renewals and cannot be guaranteed 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: 7 December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Interview Date: Week commencing 15 December 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 Association Service Delivery Coach, the coordinator 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 The post holder 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 regular 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. 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. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Support Coordinator We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join the Stroke Recovery Service across Birmingham and Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke. Position: S11327 Stroke Support Coordinator Location: Home-based, Birmingham and Solihull. However, regular travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings and other work-related meetings) Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week Salary: Circa £16,400 per annum (FTE circa £27,435 per annum) Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2026. Services are contracted. Continued funding is subject to future contract renewals and cannot be guaranteed 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: 7 December 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Interview Date: Week commencing 15 December 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 Association Service Delivery Coach, the coordinator 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 The post holder 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 regular 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. 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. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Do you want to join a passionate and driven Philanthropy team? Do you love uncovering opportunities, connecting insights, and helping to grow meaningful supporter relationships that make a real difference? Working for this social welfare charity, you will lead on identifying and researching potential major donors, trusts, and companies, turning complex information into clear and actionable insights. The charity are looking for a proactive individual with excellent analytical skills, a passion for prospect research, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality data. This is hybrid role with 2 days per week in the London office. The Charity A long standing national charity, dedicated to providing life long support from advice services to rehabilitation. They have a staff of c1,500 people securing over 150m last year. You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme -employer contribution up to max of 10% and an employee assistance programme as well as much more! The Role Working with publicly available information, develop the prospect research function Work with the team to provide high quality research materials Ensure new prospects are identified across all fundraising streams Develop and deliver an effective new business strategy for Trusts and foundations, focusing on the 5 and 6 figure + gift levels Manage supporter information with respect, and maintain high quality data Identify, develop and maintain cross stewardship opportunities with other engagement teams The Candidate Demonstrable experience of personally conducting research into high-net-worth individuals, companies or Trusts Experience of retrieving, collating, analysing, distilling and presenting information from a wide range of sources Experience of presenting research findings to a high standard in a readable, accessible format Passion for Prospect Research IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Do you want to join a passionate and driven Philanthropy team? Do you love uncovering opportunities, connecting insights, and helping to grow meaningful supporter relationships that make a real difference? Working for this social welfare charity, you will lead on identifying and researching potential major donors, trusts, and companies, turning complex information into clear and actionable insights. The charity are looking for a proactive individual with excellent analytical skills, a passion for prospect research, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality data. This is hybrid role with 2 days per week in the London office. The Charity A long standing national charity, dedicated to providing life long support from advice services to rehabilitation. They have a staff of c1,500 people securing over 150m last year. You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme -employer contribution up to max of 10% and an employee assistance programme as well as much more! The Role Working with publicly available information, develop the prospect research function Work with the team to provide high quality research materials Ensure new prospects are identified across all fundraising streams Develop and deliver an effective new business strategy for Trusts and foundations, focusing on the 5 and 6 figure + gift levels Manage supporter information with respect, and maintain high quality data Identify, develop and maintain cross stewardship opportunities with other engagement teams The Candidate Demonstrable experience of personally conducting research into high-net-worth individuals, companies or Trusts Experience of retrieving, collating, analysing, distilling and presenting information from a wide range of sources Experience of presenting research findings to a high standard in a readable, accessible format Passion for Prospect Research IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Manufacturing Technician 12 month contract Based in Henlow Offering 29.70ph Inside IR35 Do you have Mechanical fitting/maintenance experience? Do you hold a completed apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Manufacturing Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits Conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and test times are met Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack Your skillset may include: Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship OR Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC Experience in a Manufacturing / Craftsman position. If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Manufacturing Technician 12 month contract Based in Henlow Offering 29.70ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
Manufacturing Technician 12 month contract Based in Henlow Offering 29.70ph Inside IR35 Do you have Mechanical fitting/maintenance experience? Do you hold a completed apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Manufacturing Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits Conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and test times are met Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack Your skillset may include: Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship OR Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 OR Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC Experience in a Manufacturing / Craftsman position. If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Manufacturing Technician 12 month contract Based in Henlow Offering 29.70ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Manufacturing Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering 35ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Do you hold an Apprenticeship and NVQ/SVQ Level 3? Are you experienced with SAP? Are you looking to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for! As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning, and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support to the Non-Conformance Process using SAP. Your skillset may include: Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21, with a Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject SAP experience The ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions Experience in Electronic subassembly manufacture through to System level builds Experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems Manual handling training. ESD training. If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Manufacturing Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering 35ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
Manufacturing Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering 35ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Do you hold an Apprenticeship and NVQ/SVQ Level 3? Are you experienced with SAP? Are you looking to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for! As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning, and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support to the Non-Conformance Process using SAP. Your skillset may include: Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21, with a Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject SAP experience The ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions Experience in Electronic subassembly manufacture through to System level builds Experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems Manual handling training. ESD training. If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Manufacturing Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering 35ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Position: Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events) Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity you'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job The charity is looking for a Senior Events Fundraiser to join their Community, Events, and Retail Fundraising team, leading on the delivery of their third party events activities. You'll plan, develop, and promote a well-established portfolio of third party challenge events, working to achieve set income targets, while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience for the event participants. You'll also be responsible for developing a third party events portfolio; monitoring and evaluating products, as well as innovating, to create opportunities for future growth. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 15 December 2025 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Position: Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events) Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity you'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job The charity is looking for a Senior Events Fundraiser to join their Community, Events, and Retail Fundraising team, leading on the delivery of their third party events activities. You'll plan, develop, and promote a well-established portfolio of third party challenge events, working to achieve set income targets, while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience for the event participants. You'll also be responsible for developing a third party events portfolio; monitoring and evaluating products, as well as innovating, to create opportunities for future growth. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 15 December 2025 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Social Worker/Senior Practitioner - Family Support and Safeguarding - South Oxfordshire Salary £38220 - £49282 Job Reference OCC/TP/12372/1555 Working Hours 37 Job Introduction Empowering Change - Children's Social Care Together, we're the moment makers About Us Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS). About the Role You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience, ensuring that children's and their families' voices are heard, and their needs are met. You will work with families using the FSS Workbook modules, and a strengths-based approach, ensuring the Assistant/Team Manager is kept fully appraised of significant information. Most importantly, you will ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. You will be well versed in preparing and submitting written reports as and when required, including child protection conference reports and legal reports for care proceedings. You will have the confidence to undertake child and family assessments for allocated families, investigate allegations of harm or neglect under s47 Children Act 1989, when required. By efficiently using ICT, you will maintain accurate case records and will be able to record activity in line with key performance management data. About you As a qualified experienced Social Worker, you will possess good working knowledge of services relevant to children, young people, families, carers, groups and partner agencies. To succeed in this role, you will have a good understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedures, and values and principles of FSS. It will be hugely beneficial for you to have working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and the cycle of change and their application in social work with children and families. Your supportive and energised nature will also help you chair meetings and proactively engage with partner agencies. It is essential that you are able to travel to visit clients and attend meetings over a wide area and at short notice. Rewards and benefits Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat! Liz Macaulay-Brown Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS. Attached documents Social Worker Senior Practitioner Family Support and Safeguarding.docx
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Social Worker/Senior Practitioner - Family Support and Safeguarding - South Oxfordshire Salary £38220 - £49282 Job Reference OCC/TP/12372/1555 Working Hours 37 Job Introduction Empowering Change - Children's Social Care Together, we're the moment makers About Us Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS). About the Role You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience, ensuring that children's and their families' voices are heard, and their needs are met. You will work with families using the FSS Workbook modules, and a strengths-based approach, ensuring the Assistant/Team Manager is kept fully appraised of significant information. Most importantly, you will ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. You will be well versed in preparing and submitting written reports as and when required, including child protection conference reports and legal reports for care proceedings. You will have the confidence to undertake child and family assessments for allocated families, investigate allegations of harm or neglect under s47 Children Act 1989, when required. By efficiently using ICT, you will maintain accurate case records and will be able to record activity in line with key performance management data. About you As a qualified experienced Social Worker, you will possess good working knowledge of services relevant to children, young people, families, carers, groups and partner agencies. To succeed in this role, you will have a good understanding of safeguarding, relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedures, and values and principles of FSS. It will be hugely beneficial for you to have working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and the cycle of change and their application in social work with children and families. Your supportive and energised nature will also help you chair meetings and proactively engage with partner agencies. It is essential that you are able to travel to visit clients and attend meetings over a wide area and at short notice. Rewards and benefits Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat! Liz Macaulay-Brown Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS. Attached documents Social Worker Senior Practitioner Family Support and Safeguarding.docx
Job Title: Steps to Success Project Coach (7- Months Maternity Cover) Location: Hastings covering the East of the County Salary: £26,000 £29,291 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time) Contract: Fixed Term Reports to: Area Manager About CXK CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. The CXK Way embodies the following core values: Ethical We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity Passionate We reach out enthusiastically to all who need our support Innovative We inspire, enhance and improve Collaborative We engage, support and share with others Steps to Success CXK delivers the Steps to Success programme across East Sussex, in partnership with East Sussex County Council. Funded by the Careers Enterprise Company, this exciting project delivers a tested model across secondary schools, supporting young people in year 11 to achieve successful post 16 pathways. The Team The Project Coach will be based within CXK s Youth Employability Service (YES) and will undertake regular careers-based interventions with young people, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and /or future employment. The coaches approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Project Coach. You will support a caseload of young people in Year 11, seeing them in their school setting or in the community if they are not attending school. Working across the East of the county, with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. You will build positive working relationships through co-located working, and accurate input into relevant databases. You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, building trust and ensuring that casework is delivered with care and consistency. Your role will involve assessing needs, action planning, reviewing progress, and adapting support as required. Also supporting parents/carers to be aware of their young person s next steps and the opportunities available. About You This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with young people, especially SEND and Risk of NEET young people, who understands the post-16 education and training landscape and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage your caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support. Skills and Knowledge At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Minimum Criteria An understanding of the needs, and challenges faced by young people who are at risk of not being in education, employment or training Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders Essential Criteria A willingness to travel with a full UK drivers licence and use of own vehicle Experience working with young people Demonstratable experience of engaging and supporting young people. Be aware of risks, health & safety and safeguarding concerns, to act and escalate as appropriate Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals Experience of assessing individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape Ability to build trust and maintain regular, consistent contact with young people Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools Employee Experience A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Steps to Success programme, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people to take positive steps into further education, employment, or training. You ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. You will balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and parent/carer engagement. It s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for supporting opportunities for young people who need it most. At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Benefits of working with us Our employee benefits include: 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria) Benenden private healthcare cover Flexible working Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Training and development programmes and opportunities Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more Recruitment Timeline Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 9th December 2025 Application review date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 Useful Information If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment AT CXK dor ORG Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Steps to Success Project Coach (7- Months Maternity Cover) Location: Hastings covering the East of the County Salary: £26,000 £29,291 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time) Contract: Fixed Term Reports to: Area Manager About CXK CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. The CXK Way embodies the following core values: Ethical We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity Passionate We reach out enthusiastically to all who need our support Innovative We inspire, enhance and improve Collaborative We engage, support and share with others Steps to Success CXK delivers the Steps to Success programme across East Sussex, in partnership with East Sussex County Council. Funded by the Careers Enterprise Company, this exciting project delivers a tested model across secondary schools, supporting young people in year 11 to achieve successful post 16 pathways. The Team The Project Coach will be based within CXK s Youth Employability Service (YES) and will undertake regular careers-based interventions with young people, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and /or future employment. The coaches approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Project Coach. You will support a caseload of young people in Year 11, seeing them in their school setting or in the community if they are not attending school. Working across the East of the county, with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. You will build positive working relationships through co-located working, and accurate input into relevant databases. You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, building trust and ensuring that casework is delivered with care and consistency. Your role will involve assessing needs, action planning, reviewing progress, and adapting support as required. Also supporting parents/carers to be aware of their young person s next steps and the opportunities available. About You This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with young people, especially SEND and Risk of NEET young people, who understands the post-16 education and training landscape and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage your caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support. Skills and Knowledge At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Minimum Criteria An understanding of the needs, and challenges faced by young people who are at risk of not being in education, employment or training Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders Essential Criteria A willingness to travel with a full UK drivers licence and use of own vehicle Experience working with young people Demonstratable experience of engaging and supporting young people. Be aware of risks, health & safety and safeguarding concerns, to act and escalate as appropriate Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals Experience of assessing individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape Ability to build trust and maintain regular, consistent contact with young people Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools Employee Experience A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Steps to Success programme, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people to take positive steps into further education, employment, or training. You ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. You will balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and parent/carer engagement. It s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for supporting opportunities for young people who need it most. At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Benefits of working with us Our employee benefits include: 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria) Benenden private healthcare cover Flexible working Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Training and development programmes and opportunities Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more Recruitment Timeline Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 9th December 2025 Application review date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 Useful Information If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment AT CXK dor ORG Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join . Job Title: Pastoral Manager Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY Salary: Up to £31,500 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata ) Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start January 2026 UK Applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship. Groveside School is growing - and so is our passionate, dedicated team. We're looking for an inspiring Pastoral Manager to help shape a nurturing, empowering, and inclusive environment where every young person feels safe, valued, and supported to thrive. About the Role As Pastoral Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding, wellbeing, and pupil support across the school. You will lead on safeguarding strategy, champion the emotional and social development of young people, and work closely with senior leaders to strengthen our pastoral systems. This includes providing direct support to students during moments of challenge, guiding staff in effective support approaches, and promoting a positive, inclusive culture rooted in the principles of the Equality Act 2010. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate safeguarding and pastoral care across the school Provide direct support to pupils, including crisis intervention and restorative work Guide and coach staff to implement effective support strategies Promote an inclusive and nurturing culture that values every learner Champion anti-bullying and anti-discrimination initiatives Collaborate with senior leaders to continually develop pastoral systems Maintain accurate records, reports and administrative processes relating to pupil wellbeing Who We're Looking For You will thrive in this role if you are: Energised by working in a fun, busy, and rewarding environment An excellent administrator with strong attention to detail Skilled at building strong, restorative relationships with young people Resilient, approachable, and calm under pressure - with a good sense of humour A confident communicator who can motivate and inspire pupils and staff Creative, compassionate, and committed to helping pupils and families flourish Essential Requirements Previous experience in pastoral management within a school setting Experience working with pupils with SEN, emotional, social, or behavioural needs Willingness to undertake further training where required (e.g., DSL, CPI) Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills GCSEs in Maths and English (desirable) About the school Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities: To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils. To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum. To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs. To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice. To develop your career. To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join . Job Title: Pastoral Manager Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY Salary: Up to £31,500 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata ) Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start January 2026 UK Applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship. Groveside School is growing - and so is our passionate, dedicated team. We're looking for an inspiring Pastoral Manager to help shape a nurturing, empowering, and inclusive environment where every young person feels safe, valued, and supported to thrive. About the Role As Pastoral Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding, wellbeing, and pupil support across the school. You will lead on safeguarding strategy, champion the emotional and social development of young people, and work closely with senior leaders to strengthen our pastoral systems. This includes providing direct support to students during moments of challenge, guiding staff in effective support approaches, and promoting a positive, inclusive culture rooted in the principles of the Equality Act 2010. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate safeguarding and pastoral care across the school Provide direct support to pupils, including crisis intervention and restorative work Guide and coach staff to implement effective support strategies Promote an inclusive and nurturing culture that values every learner Champion anti-bullying and anti-discrimination initiatives Collaborate with senior leaders to continually develop pastoral systems Maintain accurate records, reports and administrative processes relating to pupil wellbeing Who We're Looking For You will thrive in this role if you are: Energised by working in a fun, busy, and rewarding environment An excellent administrator with strong attention to detail Skilled at building strong, restorative relationships with young people Resilient, approachable, and calm under pressure - with a good sense of humour A confident communicator who can motivate and inspire pupils and staff Creative, compassionate, and committed to helping pupils and families flourish Essential Requirements Previous experience in pastoral management within a school setting Experience working with pupils with SEN, emotional, social, or behavioural needs Willingness to undertake further training where required (e.g., DSL, CPI) Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills GCSEs in Maths and English (desirable) About the school Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities: To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils. To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum. To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs. To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice. To develop your career. To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home Permanent, Full-Time, 36 hours per week £52,194 - £55,323 per annum About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We're opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children's home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As the Registered Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We're building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow's children and their families. You'll be at the heart of this mission-leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. This role sits within the Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team and is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of a newly established children's residential home. The Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home will oversee the development and implementation of care policies, ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations, and lead a skilled team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. They will work on: • Recruiting and developing residential staff. • Managing care planning and safeguarding procedures. • Building strong relationships with children, families, and professionals. • Ensuring the home meets Quality Standards and delivers positive outcomes. The role offers opportunities for professional growth through: • Leading service innovation and continuous improvement. • Chairing working groups and contributing to policy development. • Engaging in ongoing training and development. • Building leadership capacity through supervision and mentoring responsibilities. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about improving life outcomes for children and young people in care. About The Team You'll Be Working In The Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children's development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You'll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that's committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager. • Deputy Managers. • Senior Residential Support Workers. • Residential Support Workers. • A Chef/Cook. • A Handyperson. • A Domestic Cleaner. Together, you'll work collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of care, guided by Hounslow's values and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The team is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion, and empowering children and young people to achieve their full potential. You'll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities. • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards. • Creating tailored care plans that reflect each child's individual needs and aspirations. The impact of this work is significant for children and young people to benefit and have stable, supportive relationships, improved life chances, and a sense of belonging within their communities. About You You are a confident, compassionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in residential childcare. You bring a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma, and you're passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where they can thrive. You have extensive experience managing residential teams, and you know how to inspire, develop, and support staff to deliver consistently high standards of care. You're confident in navigating the regulatory landscape, with a strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and Ofsted's inspection framework. You're strategic and operationally sharp, able to manage budgets, lead inspections, develop policies, and ensure the home runs smoothly day-to-day. You're also emotionally resilient, with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and have a commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice. You hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) and meet the requirements to be registered with Ofsted. We are looking for someone who is ready to take on the challenge of launching and leading a brand-new home, building a strong team, and making a lasting difference in the lives of Hounslow's children and young people. This is a role for someone who wants to shape a service from the ground up, lead with integrity, and be part of a team that's focused on delivering lasting change for children and families. Read more about the work you'll be doing in the Role Profile. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! Enhanced DBS check is required for the role. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children's home in Hounslow. We're recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured . click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home Permanent, Full-Time, 36 hours per week £52,194 - £55,323 per annum About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We're opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children's home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As the Registered Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We're building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow's children and their families. You'll be at the heart of this mission-leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. This role sits within the Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team and is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of a newly established children's residential home. The Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home will oversee the development and implementation of care policies, ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations, and lead a skilled team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. They will work on: • Recruiting and developing residential staff. • Managing care planning and safeguarding procedures. • Building strong relationships with children, families, and professionals. • Ensuring the home meets Quality Standards and delivers positive outcomes. The role offers opportunities for professional growth through: • Leading service innovation and continuous improvement. • Chairing working groups and contributing to policy development. • Engaging in ongoing training and development. • Building leadership capacity through supervision and mentoring responsibilities. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about improving life outcomes for children and young people in care. About The Team You'll Be Working In The Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children's development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You'll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that's committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager. • Deputy Managers. • Senior Residential Support Workers. • Residential Support Workers. • A Chef/Cook. • A Handyperson. • A Domestic Cleaner. Together, you'll work collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of care, guided by Hounslow's values and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The team is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion, and empowering children and young people to achieve their full potential. You'll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities. • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards. • Creating tailored care plans that reflect each child's individual needs and aspirations. The impact of this work is significant for children and young people to benefit and have stable, supportive relationships, improved life chances, and a sense of belonging within their communities. About You You are a confident, compassionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in residential childcare. You bring a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma, and you're passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where they can thrive. You have extensive experience managing residential teams, and you know how to inspire, develop, and support staff to deliver consistently high standards of care. You're confident in navigating the regulatory landscape, with a strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and Ofsted's inspection framework. You're strategic and operationally sharp, able to manage budgets, lead inspections, develop policies, and ensure the home runs smoothly day-to-day. You're also emotionally resilient, with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and have a commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice. You hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) and meet the requirements to be registered with Ofsted. We are looking for someone who is ready to take on the challenge of launching and leading a brand-new home, building a strong team, and making a lasting difference in the lives of Hounslow's children and young people. This is a role for someone who wants to shape a service from the ground up, lead with integrity, and be part of a team that's focused on delivering lasting change for children and families. Read more about the work you'll be doing in the Role Profile. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! Enhanced DBS check is required for the role. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children's home in Hounslow. We're recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured . click apply for full job details
This is an exciting opportunity to join the friendly, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) as our new Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation. This is a key leadership role within the CSA Centre, central to our ambition to raise awareness of the true scale and nature of sexual abuse and to drive evidence-informed improvements in policy and practice. About the role: The CSA Centre aims to inform and improve policy and practice at local and national levels by identifying, generating and sharing high quality evidence on the current scale and nature of child sexual abuse and what works to prevent and tackle it, and our extensive research, evaluation and monitoring activity is central to that mission. Leading our highly skilled and experienced research and evaluation team, you will play a key role in developing and overseeing the CSA Centre's research and evaluation plans over the immediate and longer term, helping us to ensure that our publications, practice resources and policy and communications activity are robust, evidence-informed and accessible to a wide audience, driving real change in the response to child sexual abuse across England and Wales. As a member of the CSA Centre's Senior Management Team, you will have a leadership role across our multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team, enabling you to draw on expertise from a wide range of different professional backgrounds. You will lead our strategic engagement with research and evaluation leads from across Government departments and key stakeholder groups, and contribute to our wider influencing activity with senior leaders at local, regional and national level. We are looking for an experienced manager and leader with strong skills and significant experience of designing, planning and overseeing research projects and programmes of monitoring and evaluation on child sexual abuse, or closely related issues, using a wide range of methodologies. You will have demonstrable expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation, an in-depth knowledge of the current research landscape in relation to child sexual abuse, and experience of translating organisational objectives into a strategic and cohesive research and evaluation plan. As Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation, you will play a role tackling child sexual abuse alongside the work of our colleagues across practice, policy, communications and training. This is important work - the CSA Centre conservatively estimates that one in ten children will experience some form of child sexual abuse before age of 16, and our ambitious programme seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of professionals (social workers, teachers, social workers, nurses etc.) in identifying and responding to child sexual abuse. We have already made great progress, but there is much more to be done - and your leadership is essential to help us do it! If you would be interested in joining the team and shaping change, please visit our website for more details: CSA Centre roles are currently funded until 31 March 2027, in line with our current grant funding arrangements. This will be reviewed in late 2026, as future funding for the CSA Centre from 2027/28 onwards is confirmed. About us We are the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre). Our aim is to reduce the impact of child sexual abuse through improved prevention and better response. To tackle child sexual abuse we must better understand its causes, scope, scale and impact. Established since 2017, we are a multi-disciplinary team that is funded by the Home Office, hosted by Barnardo's and we work closely with key partners from academic institutions, local authorities, health, education, police and the voluntary sector. We're proudly independent and our team will challenge any barriers, assumptions, taboos and ways of working that prevent us from increasing our understanding and improving our approach to child sexual abuse. We bring about change by: Collating and analysing existing research, policy, practice and the real experiences of those affected, and filling the gaps we identify with new research, insights and analysis; Using that evidence and insight to challenge and improve existing policy and practice, develop new approaches and increase everyone's knowledge and confidence to more effectively tackle the issue. This role is home based with regular travel required, usually to London. The CSA Centre acknowledges that tackling child sexual abuse can feel challenging but is incredibly rewarding and positive when actively making change. Our open working environment ensures that there is support for all employees, across the team and with access to a therapist, if needed. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further. We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements. The CSA Centre is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented at the CSA Centre. When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. At Barnardo's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore, we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including a Criminal Records Enhanced Disclosure for the successful candidate. About Barnardo's At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. Our basis and values
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the friendly, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) as our new Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation. This is a key leadership role within the CSA Centre, central to our ambition to raise awareness of the true scale and nature of sexual abuse and to drive evidence-informed improvements in policy and practice. About the role: The CSA Centre aims to inform and improve policy and practice at local and national levels by identifying, generating and sharing high quality evidence on the current scale and nature of child sexual abuse and what works to prevent and tackle it, and our extensive research, evaluation and monitoring activity is central to that mission. Leading our highly skilled and experienced research and evaluation team, you will play a key role in developing and overseeing the CSA Centre's research and evaluation plans over the immediate and longer term, helping us to ensure that our publications, practice resources and policy and communications activity are robust, evidence-informed and accessible to a wide audience, driving real change in the response to child sexual abuse across England and Wales. As a member of the CSA Centre's Senior Management Team, you will have a leadership role across our multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team, enabling you to draw on expertise from a wide range of different professional backgrounds. You will lead our strategic engagement with research and evaluation leads from across Government departments and key stakeholder groups, and contribute to our wider influencing activity with senior leaders at local, regional and national level. We are looking for an experienced manager and leader with strong skills and significant experience of designing, planning and overseeing research projects and programmes of monitoring and evaluation on child sexual abuse, or closely related issues, using a wide range of methodologies. You will have demonstrable expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation, an in-depth knowledge of the current research landscape in relation to child sexual abuse, and experience of translating organisational objectives into a strategic and cohesive research and evaluation plan. As Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation, you will play a role tackling child sexual abuse alongside the work of our colleagues across practice, policy, communications and training. This is important work - the CSA Centre conservatively estimates that one in ten children will experience some form of child sexual abuse before age of 16, and our ambitious programme seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of professionals (social workers, teachers, social workers, nurses etc.) in identifying and responding to child sexual abuse. We have already made great progress, but there is much more to be done - and your leadership is essential to help us do it! If you would be interested in joining the team and shaping change, please visit our website for more details: CSA Centre roles are currently funded until 31 March 2027, in line with our current grant funding arrangements. This will be reviewed in late 2026, as future funding for the CSA Centre from 2027/28 onwards is confirmed. About us We are the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre). Our aim is to reduce the impact of child sexual abuse through improved prevention and better response. To tackle child sexual abuse we must better understand its causes, scope, scale and impact. Established since 2017, we are a multi-disciplinary team that is funded by the Home Office, hosted by Barnardo's and we work closely with key partners from academic institutions, local authorities, health, education, police and the voluntary sector. We're proudly independent and our team will challenge any barriers, assumptions, taboos and ways of working that prevent us from increasing our understanding and improving our approach to child sexual abuse. We bring about change by: Collating and analysing existing research, policy, practice and the real experiences of those affected, and filling the gaps we identify with new research, insights and analysis; Using that evidence and insight to challenge and improve existing policy and practice, develop new approaches and increase everyone's knowledge and confidence to more effectively tackle the issue. This role is home based with regular travel required, usually to London. The CSA Centre acknowledges that tackling child sexual abuse can feel challenging but is incredibly rewarding and positive when actively making change. Our open working environment ensures that there is support for all employees, across the team and with access to a therapist, if needed. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further. We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements. The CSA Centre is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented at the CSA Centre. When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. At Barnardo's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore, we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including a Criminal Records Enhanced Disclosure for the successful candidate. About Barnardo's At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. Our basis and values
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Nov 04, 2025
Full time
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