Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement (Interim) 13-month maternity cover A standout leadership opportunity at Samaritans Samaritans is looking for an Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement to lead how we connect with, listen to and create inclusivity for our people (staff and volunteers) at a pivotal moment for the organisation. This is a 13-month maternity cover, offering a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high profile leadership role at one of the UK and Ireland s most trusted charities. For the right person, this role will be a powerful addition to your CV, demonstrating your ability to lead culture, internal engagement, EDI and change at senior leadership level, within a complex, purpose-led organisation with people and connection at its heart. As Samaritans continues a period of transformation and growth, this role is integral to our journey. You will shape our internal narrative, deepen engagement, and unite our people behind a shared culture, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion remain central throughout our ambitious change programme. Leading two high-performing teams as a single department (internal communications and engagement, and culture and inclusion) alongside their Heads of Team, you ll play a pivotal role in embedding cultural change, advising on change management, strengthening two-way communication, and ensuring our people feel connected to our mission every day. At Samaritans, our people are our strength. This role exists to ensure every colleague and volunteer feels a sense of belonging, and that they are heard and valued, because when our people feel connected, we can better support those who need us most in our live saving mission to prevent suicide. A full outline of the role is available in the Job Description here. Contract terms 13-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) £75,000 per annum, plus benefits Full-time is 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about what works best for you Hybrid working: linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with a blend of home working and access to offices in Ewell and London Bridge In-person working: collaboration matters to us. We typically work in person around once a week. What you ll be doing Leading Samaritans internal communications and people engagement strategy, building trust, clarity and alignment across the organisation Driving cultural change, bringing people together around shared purpose and evolving ways of working Leading for equity, diversity and inclusion ensuring this is embedded across all aspects of our transformation programme and furthering our EDI commitment Partnering closely with Executive and Senior Leadership to shape communication and change management around transformation, change programmes and organisation-wide initiatives Strengthening two-way communication, ensuring our people have a voice and that feedback and listening are embedded and acted upon Overseeing people surveys and engagement insight to track progress, inform leadership decisions and support wellbeing Supporting leadership visibility and connection, translating strategy into meaningful day-to-day experience About you You are a strategic, senior leader, with a strong track record of engaging people through change You have significant experience working in large, complex or matrixed organisations, and delivering success You are motivated by purpose, people and culture, and understand how engagement and inclusion build trust, belonging and shared identity You are confident leading for EDI, with demonstrable experience of bringing about tangible change, overcoming challenges and creating inclusion across a broader organisation You are confident influencing and advising senior leaders, balancing empathy with clarity, particularly in sensitive or high impact situations You lead teams with care, ambition and inclusivity, creating environments where people feel empowered to do their best work. About Samaritans You ll be joining a values-led organisation with a powerful mission: reducing suicide and supporting people when they need it most. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a genuine, life-saving impact through your leadership. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, who are currently under-represented at Samaritans. Further information about Samaritans, including our values, structure, benefits and application process can be found in our recruitment brochure and on our careers website. Ready to make your mark? If you re looking for a short-term senior role with long-term impact, and the chance to lead connection, engagement, inclusion and belonging at a moment that truly matters, we d love to hear from you. How to apply Please complete the online application form including the questions outlined here, and submit these along with your CV, with a brief supporting statement. 1. Please give an example of how you ve led internal engagement and advised on change management to support an organisation through transformation. What was your approach and impact, and in what role or organisation? (300 words max) 2. Share an example of how you have led Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and created inclusive spaces within the wider organisation to bring about change? (300 words) 3. Describe how you see the role of culture in supporting a high performing organisation, and what key factors you see as critical to achieving this? (300 words) We kindly ask that you do not rely on AI tools to generate application or interview answers. We want to see your thinking, writing style and ideas. Applications close: 23:59 Sunday 15 February 2026 Interviews: Virtual Interviews: Monday 23, Tuesday 24, or Friday 27 February 2026 Second-stage interviews in person, at our Ewell office: Wednesday 4 March Please note that due to staff availability, it may not be possible to offer alternative interview dates so please hold these dates if applying. Proposed start date: Tuesday 7 April 2026
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement (Interim) 13-month maternity cover A standout leadership opportunity at Samaritans Samaritans is looking for an Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement to lead how we connect with, listen to and create inclusivity for our people (staff and volunteers) at a pivotal moment for the organisation. This is a 13-month maternity cover, offering a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high profile leadership role at one of the UK and Ireland s most trusted charities. For the right person, this role will be a powerful addition to your CV, demonstrating your ability to lead culture, internal engagement, EDI and change at senior leadership level, within a complex, purpose-led organisation with people and connection at its heart. As Samaritans continues a period of transformation and growth, this role is integral to our journey. You will shape our internal narrative, deepen engagement, and unite our people behind a shared culture, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion remain central throughout our ambitious change programme. Leading two high-performing teams as a single department (internal communications and engagement, and culture and inclusion) alongside their Heads of Team, you ll play a pivotal role in embedding cultural change, advising on change management, strengthening two-way communication, and ensuring our people feel connected to our mission every day. At Samaritans, our people are our strength. This role exists to ensure every colleague and volunteer feels a sense of belonging, and that they are heard and valued, because when our people feel connected, we can better support those who need us most in our live saving mission to prevent suicide. A full outline of the role is available in the Job Description here. Contract terms 13-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) £75,000 per annum, plus benefits Full-time is 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about what works best for you Hybrid working: linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with a blend of home working and access to offices in Ewell and London Bridge In-person working: collaboration matters to us. We typically work in person around once a week. What you ll be doing Leading Samaritans internal communications and people engagement strategy, building trust, clarity and alignment across the organisation Driving cultural change, bringing people together around shared purpose and evolving ways of working Leading for equity, diversity and inclusion ensuring this is embedded across all aspects of our transformation programme and furthering our EDI commitment Partnering closely with Executive and Senior Leadership to shape communication and change management around transformation, change programmes and organisation-wide initiatives Strengthening two-way communication, ensuring our people have a voice and that feedback and listening are embedded and acted upon Overseeing people surveys and engagement insight to track progress, inform leadership decisions and support wellbeing Supporting leadership visibility and connection, translating strategy into meaningful day-to-day experience About you You are a strategic, senior leader, with a strong track record of engaging people through change You have significant experience working in large, complex or matrixed organisations, and delivering success You are motivated by purpose, people and culture, and understand how engagement and inclusion build trust, belonging and shared identity You are confident leading for EDI, with demonstrable experience of bringing about tangible change, overcoming challenges and creating inclusion across a broader organisation You are confident influencing and advising senior leaders, balancing empathy with clarity, particularly in sensitive or high impact situations You lead teams with care, ambition and inclusivity, creating environments where people feel empowered to do their best work. About Samaritans You ll be joining a values-led organisation with a powerful mission: reducing suicide and supporting people when they need it most. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a genuine, life-saving impact through your leadership. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, who are currently under-represented at Samaritans. Further information about Samaritans, including our values, structure, benefits and application process can be found in our recruitment brochure and on our careers website. Ready to make your mark? If you re looking for a short-term senior role with long-term impact, and the chance to lead connection, engagement, inclusion and belonging at a moment that truly matters, we d love to hear from you. How to apply Please complete the online application form including the questions outlined here, and submit these along with your CV, with a brief supporting statement. 1. Please give an example of how you ve led internal engagement and advised on change management to support an organisation through transformation. What was your approach and impact, and in what role or organisation? (300 words max) 2. Share an example of how you have led Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and created inclusive spaces within the wider organisation to bring about change? (300 words) 3. Describe how you see the role of culture in supporting a high performing organisation, and what key factors you see as critical to achieving this? (300 words) We kindly ask that you do not rely on AI tools to generate application or interview answers. We want to see your thinking, writing style and ideas. Applications close: 23:59 Sunday 15 February 2026 Interviews: Virtual Interviews: Monday 23, Tuesday 24, or Friday 27 February 2026 Second-stage interviews in person, at our Ewell office: Wednesday 4 March Please note that due to staff availability, it may not be possible to offer alternative interview dates so please hold these dates if applying. Proposed start date: Tuesday 7 April 2026
Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager Salary Range: £40,000 - £44,000 (Dependent upon experience) Contract Type: Permanent, full time Location: Hybrid, with weekly visits to our sites across London (mainly to Old Street, Canary Wharf). Working days/hours per week: 35 hours, 9am - 5pm. Requirements: FareShare can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK Advertisement closing date: 12th February 2026 Our Vision: A UK where No good food goes to waste . We are UK s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people. There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. FareShare/Felix is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments. We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us. Purpose of the Job: The Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) drives income growth by securing high-value, multi-year corporate partnerships. With new business separated from account management, and as The Felix Project moves through its merger with FareShare to form a larger national food redistribution network, the role requires a strategic, results-driven specialist who can build a robust pipeline, develop compelling propositions and convert interest into significant private-sector income. Working within the wider Income Generation Team, the post-holder collaborates across all fundraising streams to ensure opportunities are aligned and maximised. The role leads prospect research, pitch development, early-stage cultivation, income forecasting and CRM accuracy, and ensures a smooth transition of secured partners into account management. The role also works with senior leaders, including the CEO and Trustees, to unlock major opportunities linked to the merger and the organisation s expanding national profile. Additionally, the post-holder will build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation, engaging with key internal stakeholders such as the CEO and Trustees to identify and cultivate funding opportunities. The role may require evening and weekend work to attend networking or corporate partner event and to support fundraising events. Duties & Responsibilities Secure High-Value, Multi-Year Partnerships Proactively identify and secure six-figure, multi-year corporate partnerships across various industries. Expand Corporate Partnerships Pipeline Develop and drive multiple income streams, including strategic partnerships, corporate foundations, grants, commercial opportunities, sponsorships, and social value initiatives. Develop and Pitch New Business Propositions Create compelling fundraising initiatives and business cases to attract new corporate partners. Leverage Sector Knowledge & Relationship Management Use commercial acumen to build strong relationships, secure new partnerships, and maximize corporate engagement. Manage Inbound Partnership Opportunities Respond to and convert corporate interest, particularly in corporate volunteering, into long-term partnerships. Strategic Collaboration & Fundraising Implementation Work closely with internal teams to develop and implement corporate fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with KPIs and organizational goals. Support Strategic Partner Development Assist the Senior Partnerships Manager and Head of Corporate Partnerships in developing key corporate relationships for sustainable income growth. Financial Oversight & Budgeting Assist in forecasting budgets, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate income reporting in collaboration with the Finance Team. Maintain & Track Partnerships Data Keep up-to-date records of funding partnerships, ensuring a structured cultivation cycle aligned with team processes. Ensure Compliance & Best Practices Adhere to GDPR, fundraising regulations, and relevant legislation while maintaining ethical fundraising practices. Collaborate on Partner Onboarding Work with the Account Management team to ensure a smooth transition for new corporate partners. Contribute to Corporate Income Targets Play an active role in achieving the team s annual corporate income goals. Desirable Experience of securing income from Social Value Bids, Commercial and/or Sponsorship for physical assets or mass participation challenge events. Essential Proven Track Record Experience in securing high-value corporate partnerships in a new business focused role (at a minimum, six figure, multi-year partnerships). New Business Development Strong ability to research, identify, and secure new corporate funding opportunities both restricted and unrestricted income. Proposal & Pitching Expertise Skilled in developing compelling business cases, proposals, grant applications and presentations. Relationship Management Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with corporate stakeholders. A natural networker that can seek out opportunity in every room. Strategic Thinking Ability to create strategic and purposeful partnerships outside of the traditional corporate fundraising models of charity of the year etc. Negotiation & Persuasion Strong influencing skills to secure long-term commitments from corporate partners. Process-Driven Mindset Willingness to follow and improve internal fundraising and CRM processes. Data Management Experience using CRM systems to track prospects and ensure accurate reporting. Budgeting & Forecasting Ability to plan, manage, and report on financial targets and performance. Collaboration & Teamwork Comfortable working cross-functionally to maximise partnership potential. Resilience & Adaptability Ability to thrive in a fast paced, target-driven environment and adjust strategies as needed. Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging At FareShare, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics. Application Procedure Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. Recruitment Timeline We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager Salary Range: £40,000 - £44,000 (Dependent upon experience) Contract Type: Permanent, full time Location: Hybrid, with weekly visits to our sites across London (mainly to Old Street, Canary Wharf). Working days/hours per week: 35 hours, 9am - 5pm. Requirements: FareShare can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK Advertisement closing date: 12th February 2026 Our Vision: A UK where No good food goes to waste . We are UK s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people. There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. FareShare/Felix is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments. We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us. Purpose of the Job: The Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) drives income growth by securing high-value, multi-year corporate partnerships. With new business separated from account management, and as The Felix Project moves through its merger with FareShare to form a larger national food redistribution network, the role requires a strategic, results-driven specialist who can build a robust pipeline, develop compelling propositions and convert interest into significant private-sector income. Working within the wider Income Generation Team, the post-holder collaborates across all fundraising streams to ensure opportunities are aligned and maximised. The role leads prospect research, pitch development, early-stage cultivation, income forecasting and CRM accuracy, and ensures a smooth transition of secured partners into account management. The role also works with senior leaders, including the CEO and Trustees, to unlock major opportunities linked to the merger and the organisation s expanding national profile. Additionally, the post-holder will build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation, engaging with key internal stakeholders such as the CEO and Trustees to identify and cultivate funding opportunities. The role may require evening and weekend work to attend networking or corporate partner event and to support fundraising events. Duties & Responsibilities Secure High-Value, Multi-Year Partnerships Proactively identify and secure six-figure, multi-year corporate partnerships across various industries. Expand Corporate Partnerships Pipeline Develop and drive multiple income streams, including strategic partnerships, corporate foundations, grants, commercial opportunities, sponsorships, and social value initiatives. Develop and Pitch New Business Propositions Create compelling fundraising initiatives and business cases to attract new corporate partners. Leverage Sector Knowledge & Relationship Management Use commercial acumen to build strong relationships, secure new partnerships, and maximize corporate engagement. Manage Inbound Partnership Opportunities Respond to and convert corporate interest, particularly in corporate volunteering, into long-term partnerships. Strategic Collaboration & Fundraising Implementation Work closely with internal teams to develop and implement corporate fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with KPIs and organizational goals. Support Strategic Partner Development Assist the Senior Partnerships Manager and Head of Corporate Partnerships in developing key corporate relationships for sustainable income growth. Financial Oversight & Budgeting Assist in forecasting budgets, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate income reporting in collaboration with the Finance Team. Maintain & Track Partnerships Data Keep up-to-date records of funding partnerships, ensuring a structured cultivation cycle aligned with team processes. Ensure Compliance & Best Practices Adhere to GDPR, fundraising regulations, and relevant legislation while maintaining ethical fundraising practices. Collaborate on Partner Onboarding Work with the Account Management team to ensure a smooth transition for new corporate partners. Contribute to Corporate Income Targets Play an active role in achieving the team s annual corporate income goals. Desirable Experience of securing income from Social Value Bids, Commercial and/or Sponsorship for physical assets or mass participation challenge events. Essential Proven Track Record Experience in securing high-value corporate partnerships in a new business focused role (at a minimum, six figure, multi-year partnerships). New Business Development Strong ability to research, identify, and secure new corporate funding opportunities both restricted and unrestricted income. Proposal & Pitching Expertise Skilled in developing compelling business cases, proposals, grant applications and presentations. Relationship Management Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with corporate stakeholders. A natural networker that can seek out opportunity in every room. Strategic Thinking Ability to create strategic and purposeful partnerships outside of the traditional corporate fundraising models of charity of the year etc. Negotiation & Persuasion Strong influencing skills to secure long-term commitments from corporate partners. Process-Driven Mindset Willingness to follow and improve internal fundraising and CRM processes. Data Management Experience using CRM systems to track prospects and ensure accurate reporting. Budgeting & Forecasting Ability to plan, manage, and report on financial targets and performance. Collaboration & Teamwork Comfortable working cross-functionally to maximise partnership potential. Resilience & Adaptability Ability to thrive in a fast paced, target-driven environment and adjust strategies as needed. Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging At FareShare, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics. Application Procedure Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. Recruitment Timeline We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
When dementia changes someone's life, the right support can make all the difference. If you care about helping people live well with dementia and making sure carers feel informed, listened to and supported, this could be a role where you genuinely see the impact of your work. Our Dementia Adviser's have the rewarding job of providing support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. Our person-centred service is unique to each person we support as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. We offer support to clients in a variety of ways, predominantly by delivering Carers Information and Support Programmes, Peer Support and Activity Groups in communities throughout the county, and on occasion covering other activities and provide dementia support, holding a small caseload if required. The successful candidate will join the team with one other Dementia Adviser and you will lead on all group activities being delivered as part of the Age Well contract. What you'll focus on: - Making sure all groups are high quality and meet the standards and goals set out in our Service Specifications. - Manage our Group Support Volunteers who will support you in the delivery of groups. - You will recruit and train new volunteers to ensure all groups are properly advertised and staffed - You will work from home and in the community, running groups, visiting people at home, promoting our service at events, and occasionally giving talks about dementia. - Identifying people's needs and the services they may wish to access, give advice about how to live well with dementia and support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing - Collate statistics and evidenced based outcomes to meet our targets including case studies and evaluation - Engaging with a variety of professionals from health, social care, voluntary and community sector. - Build relationships to ensure referrals into our service, and you have knowledge of services and support available for people with dementia and carers. About you - Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives - Good communication skills, adapting to a wide range of audiences and delivering presentations - Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers - Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people - Good IT skills, including experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams/Zoom) - Ability to organise own work to ensure it is accurate, meets quality targets, deadlines and reporting requirements Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. Our hiring process During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via for application support or any adjustments you might need. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level. Giving back to you Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
When dementia changes someone's life, the right support can make all the difference. If you care about helping people live well with dementia and making sure carers feel informed, listened to and supported, this could be a role where you genuinely see the impact of your work. Our Dementia Adviser's have the rewarding job of providing support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. Our person-centred service is unique to each person we support as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. We offer support to clients in a variety of ways, predominantly by delivering Carers Information and Support Programmes, Peer Support and Activity Groups in communities throughout the county, and on occasion covering other activities and provide dementia support, holding a small caseload if required. The successful candidate will join the team with one other Dementia Adviser and you will lead on all group activities being delivered as part of the Age Well contract. What you'll focus on: - Making sure all groups are high quality and meet the standards and goals set out in our Service Specifications. - Manage our Group Support Volunteers who will support you in the delivery of groups. - You will recruit and train new volunteers to ensure all groups are properly advertised and staffed - You will work from home and in the community, running groups, visiting people at home, promoting our service at events, and occasionally giving talks about dementia. - Identifying people's needs and the services they may wish to access, give advice about how to live well with dementia and support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing - Collate statistics and evidenced based outcomes to meet our targets including case studies and evaluation - Engaging with a variety of professionals from health, social care, voluntary and community sector. - Build relationships to ensure referrals into our service, and you have knowledge of services and support available for people with dementia and carers. About you - Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives - Good communication skills, adapting to a wide range of audiences and delivering presentations - Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers - Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people - Good IT skills, including experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams/Zoom) - Ability to organise own work to ensure it is accurate, meets quality targets, deadlines and reporting requirements Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. Our hiring process During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via for application support or any adjustments you might need. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level. Giving back to you Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential.
Location: Southampton (Based fully on site) Role level: Senior - Reporting to Head of Staffing Driving License ESSENTIAL Role Summary: The Branch Manager is responsible for Manpower's UK brand delivery within a designated region of the UK for Convenience temporary and permanent business across all verticals within the Manpower specialisms - driving, logistics, manufacturing and ancillary, you will be expected to maximise GP opportunity throughout your client base in each of these core areas. You will lead a dedicated team of consultants focused on delivering temporary workforce solutions to both national accounts and retail business. Your dedicated team may be made of pure 360 retail consultants along with pure delivery consultants that have separate focus driving a high ROI. The region will be managed from one central office with your consultant team being based within this with the wider geography of regional responsibility. Key Responsibilities Sales: Ensures strong business mix of Manpower Specialisms Actively leads business development through the team Meets clients and drives new business opportunity across all verticals Strategy: Translates, implements and drives strategy as set by the Head of Staffing Influences strategy through active feedback Delivers regional goals as set by the Head of staffing in line with wider strategy Collaboration: Performance accountability Works with the Operational excellence team to drive efficient business Works with the head of driving to maintain logistics footprint and ensure legal compliance People: Builds a diverse talent pipeline Coach direct reports to build capability Creates time for wider team that enables a coaching environment to focus and achieve performance expectations A "One Manpower" mind-set is critical - you will be collaborating with peers across the brands and support functions to drive successful outcomes across the wider business. You will also be directly responsible for implementing the Manpower brand strategy and ensuring alignment across your peer group developing your area of responsibility with a corporate mind-set. You will demonstrate flexibility and agility, embracing corporate initiatives and gaining support and followership from your teams, and will adopt digital recruitment strategies, ensuring your teams are using up to date and relevant channels to recruit for our clients. Self-Development: Develops relationships across front and back office and ManpowerGroup brands Demonstrates growth mind-set Builds profile through thought leadership and networking within region. Efficiency: Understanding P&L including ratio management Drives system adoption and utilisation Data Analytics/ metrics as part of business thinking. Experience/Skills required: Previous experience managing staff in a sales environment Proven track record of maximising business development Experience in developing businesses with temporary staffing workforce Understanding the importance of collaboration Coaching and influencing staff. Our Standards Clarity: Takes time to understand and share our organisation's vision and strategy with others, holds themselves and others accountable to deliver on our common goals, mindfully gives honest and regular feedback and openly receives it so we can all learn and deliver our best. Care: Leads themselves and others with care, respecting people as people first and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their environment so people feel heard and valued, listens to understand and then communicates purposefully and consistently, intentionally develops themselves and inspires, coaches and empowers the development of others. Grow: Openly contributes thoughts, asks questions and challenges appropriately so that we make better, courageous and timely decisions, collaborates with others to identify current ideas, trends and perspectives (internally and externally) to continuously improve and transform what we do, builds on our successes and actively learns from mistakes and missed opportunities to progress toward our ambition.
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
Location: Southampton (Based fully on site) Role level: Senior - Reporting to Head of Staffing Driving License ESSENTIAL Role Summary: The Branch Manager is responsible for Manpower's UK brand delivery within a designated region of the UK for Convenience temporary and permanent business across all verticals within the Manpower specialisms - driving, logistics, manufacturing and ancillary, you will be expected to maximise GP opportunity throughout your client base in each of these core areas. You will lead a dedicated team of consultants focused on delivering temporary workforce solutions to both national accounts and retail business. Your dedicated team may be made of pure 360 retail consultants along with pure delivery consultants that have separate focus driving a high ROI. The region will be managed from one central office with your consultant team being based within this with the wider geography of regional responsibility. Key Responsibilities Sales: Ensures strong business mix of Manpower Specialisms Actively leads business development through the team Meets clients and drives new business opportunity across all verticals Strategy: Translates, implements and drives strategy as set by the Head of Staffing Influences strategy through active feedback Delivers regional goals as set by the Head of staffing in line with wider strategy Collaboration: Performance accountability Works with the Operational excellence team to drive efficient business Works with the head of driving to maintain logistics footprint and ensure legal compliance People: Builds a diverse talent pipeline Coach direct reports to build capability Creates time for wider team that enables a coaching environment to focus and achieve performance expectations A "One Manpower" mind-set is critical - you will be collaborating with peers across the brands and support functions to drive successful outcomes across the wider business. You will also be directly responsible for implementing the Manpower brand strategy and ensuring alignment across your peer group developing your area of responsibility with a corporate mind-set. You will demonstrate flexibility and agility, embracing corporate initiatives and gaining support and followership from your teams, and will adopt digital recruitment strategies, ensuring your teams are using up to date and relevant channels to recruit for our clients. Self-Development: Develops relationships across front and back office and ManpowerGroup brands Demonstrates growth mind-set Builds profile through thought leadership and networking within region. Efficiency: Understanding P&L including ratio management Drives system adoption and utilisation Data Analytics/ metrics as part of business thinking. Experience/Skills required: Previous experience managing staff in a sales environment Proven track record of maximising business development Experience in developing businesses with temporary staffing workforce Understanding the importance of collaboration Coaching and influencing staff. Our Standards Clarity: Takes time to understand and share our organisation's vision and strategy with others, holds themselves and others accountable to deliver on our common goals, mindfully gives honest and regular feedback and openly receives it so we can all learn and deliver our best. Care: Leads themselves and others with care, respecting people as people first and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their environment so people feel heard and valued, listens to understand and then communicates purposefully and consistently, intentionally develops themselves and inspires, coaches and empowers the development of others. Grow: Openly contributes thoughts, asks questions and challenges appropriately so that we make better, courageous and timely decisions, collaborates with others to identify current ideas, trends and perspectives (internally and externally) to continuously improve and transform what we do, builds on our successes and actively learns from mistakes and missed opportunities to progress toward our ambition.
Role: Senior HR Business Partner Sector: Civil Service Duration Contract until December 2026 Location: Liverpool - Hybrid, 2 days on site per week Salary: up to 550 per day depending on experience Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our public sector client on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days a week onsite, in Liverpool. The Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategy with business goals to drive performance, capability, and cultural transformation. You will influence, coach, and challenge leaders to think differently, ensuring we attract, engage, and retain exceptional talent while fostering a high-performing, future-ready workforce. The duties of the Senior HR Business Partner include: Partnering with senior leaders to design and deliver a people strategy aligned with organisational goals and future capabilities. Leading organisational design initiatives, ensuring structures, roles, and processes are optimised for agility, efficiency, and growth. Acting as a strategic advisor, providing insight and challenge on leadership and cultural development. Serving as the strategic partner for strategic workforce planning and organisational design for your business area, working with senior leaders to translate business strategy into a future looking workforce plan (headcount, skills gaps, leadership pipelines) and a target operating model; facilitate organisation design activities (role profiling, job architecture, redesigns) and support governance, risk management and performance reporting to senior leadership. Using people analytics and external trends to inform decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives Championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), embedding inclusive practices across all stages of the employee lifecycle Leading change management initiatives, ensuring leaders and teams are supported to adapt, grow, and thrive Supporting business leaders in the shaping of talent management strategies including succession planning, leadership development, and career pathways Supporting business leaders to drive employee engagement by co-creating initiatives that empower, inspire, and retain talent Collaborating with Recruitment, Learning & Development & Reward to deliver integrated and future-focused people solutions Acting as a coach to leaders, building capability in areas such as performance leadership, wellbeing, and agile ways of working Ensuring compliance with employment legislation while driving progressive, people-centric policies and practices The Senior HR Business Partner will ideally have: CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience Proven experience as a HR Business Partner of Senior HR professional in a complex, dynamic organisation. Experience in shaping and executing people strategies that drive business outcomes Experience in influencing and challenging at executive level with credibility and confidence Experience in performance management, workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development. Experience and understanding of using HR analytics to provide insights and inform strategy How to apply for the Senior HR Business Partner: Our client is hoping to have the Senior HR Business Partner in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Monday 2nd February by calling the Derby office for Sellick Partnership or by submitted your CV directly. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Jan 28, 2026
Contractor
Role: Senior HR Business Partner Sector: Civil Service Duration Contract until December 2026 Location: Liverpool - Hybrid, 2 days on site per week Salary: up to 550 per day depending on experience Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our public sector client on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days a week onsite, in Liverpool. The Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategy with business goals to drive performance, capability, and cultural transformation. You will influence, coach, and challenge leaders to think differently, ensuring we attract, engage, and retain exceptional talent while fostering a high-performing, future-ready workforce. The duties of the Senior HR Business Partner include: Partnering with senior leaders to design and deliver a people strategy aligned with organisational goals and future capabilities. Leading organisational design initiatives, ensuring structures, roles, and processes are optimised for agility, efficiency, and growth. Acting as a strategic advisor, providing insight and challenge on leadership and cultural development. Serving as the strategic partner for strategic workforce planning and organisational design for your business area, working with senior leaders to translate business strategy into a future looking workforce plan (headcount, skills gaps, leadership pipelines) and a target operating model; facilitate organisation design activities (role profiling, job architecture, redesigns) and support governance, risk management and performance reporting to senior leadership. Using people analytics and external trends to inform decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives Championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), embedding inclusive practices across all stages of the employee lifecycle Leading change management initiatives, ensuring leaders and teams are supported to adapt, grow, and thrive Supporting business leaders in the shaping of talent management strategies including succession planning, leadership development, and career pathways Supporting business leaders to drive employee engagement by co-creating initiatives that empower, inspire, and retain talent Collaborating with Recruitment, Learning & Development & Reward to deliver integrated and future-focused people solutions Acting as a coach to leaders, building capability in areas such as performance leadership, wellbeing, and agile ways of working Ensuring compliance with employment legislation while driving progressive, people-centric policies and practices The Senior HR Business Partner will ideally have: CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience Proven experience as a HR Business Partner of Senior HR professional in a complex, dynamic organisation. Experience in shaping and executing people strategies that drive business outcomes Experience in influencing and challenging at executive level with credibility and confidence Experience in performance management, workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development. Experience and understanding of using HR analytics to provide insights and inform strategy How to apply for the Senior HR Business Partner: Our client is hoping to have the Senior HR Business Partner in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Monday 2nd February by calling the Derby office for Sellick Partnership or by submitted your CV directly. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
