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  Senior Direct Marketing Officer (6046)  

  The Childrens Society

  [permanent] - London

  Posted: 18/03/2026

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  AdvertSenior Direct Marketing OfficerPermanent 35 hours per week £35,... Read More

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  Permanent 35 hours per week £35, 100 per annum
  Home based (with regular team days at our office in London, approximately once per month)Benefits include but not limited to: Flexible working hours: 8-4, 9-5, 10-6 or in between (to be agreed with your manager) 28 days holiday, excluding bank holidays and going up with length of service Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Employee pension - stakeholder pension scheme with company-matched employee contributions of up to 8% Free counselling service Opportunities to develop and widen your skills 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation About us:  The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. Young people in the UK are experiencing the most significant decline in well-being in over a generation. But we don’t believe it’s inevitable that children’s lives are getting harder every year and have a plan to turn this around. Our Major Appeal is the most ambitious investment in early help and mental health support we’ve ever made. This role is your chance to help lead that change.Our Social Impact domain is built on shared values, diverse perspectives, and a flexible, people‑first approach. We work as one team, building strong relationships across the organisation to drive meaningful change for children and young people. With trust, wellbeing, and collaboration at the heart of how we work, you’ll join a culture that supports you to make a real and lasting difference, helping us move closer to our mission of improving the lives of children and young people.About the role: 
  This role sits within our Social Impact Domain, and you’ll be a key member of our National Mobilisation (Individual Giving) Team, as we head towards the public launch of our Major Appeal. You’ll lead the development of communications across a range of channels, both online and offline, to help audiences better understand the challenges young people face. You’ll take ownership of projects from start to finish and commission insight work that supports the creation of compelling, youth‑centred campaigns. Through your efforts, you’ll inspire people to contribute their time, money, and voice to fund more impact for children and young people.
  
  Key Skills and Competencies The required skills and competencies for this role are: Direct response marketing – experience delivering campaigns designed to drive measurable action. Multi-channel communication – able to create and deliver content across digital and offline channels. Project management – confidently leads campaigns from planning through to delivery. Written & digital communication – produces clear, engaging copy and audience focused messaging. Collaboration & people skills – works effectively with colleagues and builds positive relationships. Data & digital marketing literacy – uses insight and digital tools to guide decisions and improve performance. It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies: External stakeholder management – able to coordinate and maintain productive agency or partner relationships. Supporter journey / campaign experience – familiarity with engagement campaigns such as mid value, doordrop or legacy. Closing date: Midnight on Monday 30th March Interviews: Week commencing 6th April and will be taking place via Teams. The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
  
  In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
  
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  National Programmes Training Specialist (6036)  

  The Childrens Society

  [permanent] - London

  Posted: 06/03/2026

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  Permanent with funding until 31/03/202828 hours per week (with option... Read More

  Permanent with funding until 31/03/202828 hours per week (with option for additional hours as required by The Children's Society). £35,100 per annum (£28,080 actual salary) Home based with occasional travel across England The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, which works to provide support for children and young people. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country. We are currently looking for a motivated and innovative individual to join our dynamic, ambitious team. A key part of this role will be your ability to develop and oversee a portfolio of training packages in relation to our areas of subject matter expertise (e.g. young carers, exploitation, emotional health and wellbeing and challenging gender stereotypes). The key responsibilities for this role are: Identify training needs: Collaborate and use data to inform training and understand intended outcome/measures. Design training: Using a variety of methods to ensure it is accessible and relevant for the audience. Promote training: Identify and recruit key stake holders to engage in training programmes. Deliver training: Support others in delivery, or personally deliver training to wide range of target audiences. Evaluate training: Capture feedback and data to consistently review if training requires adjustments and provide detailed reports and statistical data.  The required skills and competencies are: Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting children, young people and families Strong training and facilitation skills both in person and online Exceptional IT skills with an ability to adapt to new programmes and technology Highly effective project management skills The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer. Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. The closing date for applications is midnight on 20th March 2025. IN1 Read Less

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  Senior Major Gifts Manager (5872)  

  The Childrens Society

  [permanent] - London

  Posted: 05/03/2026

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  Location: Home Based, United Kingdom Group: Social Impact  Vacancy typ... Read More

  Location: Home Based, United Kingdom Group: Social Impact  Vacancy type: Permanent  Hours: 35 hours per week  Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances) Benefits include: 28 days holiday Enhanced maternity/paternity leave We match up to 8% pension Free counselling service Opportunities to develop and widen your skills About us: The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. About the role: This role sits within our Philanthropy and Partnerships team within our Social Impact Group, and you will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, AD of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.  Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Senior Major Gifts Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and personal leadership of a portfolio of individual major donors that contribute significant financial investment to The Children’s Society. In order to be successful in this role, you must have: Substantial track record personally securing significant partnerships with major supporters  Experience leading on developing major account portfolio management, proposal preparation and effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors  Strong communication skills including presentation, negotiation, influencing and writing skills with ability to build relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders  Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of major gift fundraising  Ability to see both the bigger picture as well as have a keen eye for detail. Line management experience and ability to lead by example and support a culture of ambition and best practice Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 18th March
  Interviews: Wednesday 25th March PM and Thursday 26th March after 11.30am The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, for Youth Impact roles, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic DBS check, 2 years of employment references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details. AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
  
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  Prevention Officer - East Midlands (6027)  

  The Childrens Society

  [permanent] - London

  Posted: 04/03/2026

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  AdvertPermanent contract (subject to funding). Current end date of fun... Read More

  AdvertPermanent contract (subject to funding). Current end date of funding 31st March 202735 hours per week £29,155 per annum  Home Based (within the East Midlands) The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, Your role will be to work regionally alongside the Police, Social Care and a range of other partners in the public, private and third sector to help prevent and improve responses to all forms of Child Exploitation (financial, criminal, sexual exploitation). We are currently looking for an organized, innovative, problem solver with knowledge of child exploitation to join our dynamic, ambitious team. A key part of this role will be your ability to drive forward systems change work to better prevent and improve responses to child exploitation and abuse. This will involve collaborative learning using a variety of delivery approaches including facilitation, training, resource creation, promising practice advice and guidance to explore new approaches to preventing and tackling child exploitation and abuse The required skills and competencies for this role are  Skills: Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to manage and drive forward own workload. Ability to consider evidence of a problem and be critical and innovative in producing solutions with partners. Strong communication, teamwork and motivation skills. Ability to deliver engaging workshops/presentations with confidence and passion both in-person and virtually. Ability to produce a range of written material. Ability to represent the organisation in a professional, competent, and credible manner. Ability to develop partnerships and support collaboration to facilitate and enable problem solving, innovation and adaptation Good IT skills Strong project management skills including an ability to use online planning tools. Knowledge: Knowledge of current children’s and young people’s legislation and safeguarding best practice guidance and procedures. Sound understanding of the issues facing young people at risk of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery. Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma. Knowledge and understanding of relevant national, regional and local organisations, strategies and initiatives. An understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racist ways of working. Knowledge of problem solving and systems change approaches. Experience: Multi-agency working, for example with statutory and voluntary sector partners. Working within and managing effective and innovative projects or services for vulnerable children. Working to and meeting deadlines and targets. Developing and delivering learning sessions or problem solving workshops to different audiences. Working to create positive change in a service or organisation. Communicating to a range of audiences at all levels of seniority, through a range of different mediums. It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies Familiarity with local and regional police, local authority and/or health structures. Experience of multiagency work at a strategic level Working within a geographically dispersed team. Experience of incorporating children and young people’s voices to inform systems change work with partners.  The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer. Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 5th April 2026.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive enough applications.  Interviews will be held on April 20th, 21st and 22nd, although internal candidates at risk of redundancy may be considered earlier.  IN1 Read Less

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  Prevention Officer - Wales (6026)  

  The Childrens Society

  [permanent] - London

  Posted: 04/03/2026

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  AdvertPermanent contract (subject to funding). Current end date of funding 31st March 2027.35 hours per week £29,155 per annum  Home Based within Wales The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, Your role will be to work regionally alongside the Police, Social Care and a range of other partners in the public, private and third sector to help prevent and improve responses to all forms of Child Exploitation (financial, criminal, sexual exploitation). We are currently looking for an organized, innovative, problem solver with knowledge of child exploitation to join our dynamic, ambitious team. A key part of this role will be your ability to drive forward systems change work to better prevent and improve responses to child exploitation and abuse. This will involve collaborative learning using a variety of delivery approaches including facilitation, training, resource creation, promising practice advice and guidance to explore new approaches to preventing and tackling child exploitation and abuse The required skills and competencies for this role are  Skills: Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to manage and drive forward own workload. Ability to consider evidence of a problem and be critical and innovative in producing solutions with partners. Strong communication, teamwork and motivation skills. Ability to deliver engaging workshops/presentations with confidence and passion both in-person and virtually. Ability to produce a range of written material. Ability to represent the organisation in a professional, competent, and credible manner. Ability to develop partnerships and support collaboration to facilitate and enable problem solving, innovation and adaptation Good IT skills Strong project management skills including an ability to use online planning tools. Knowledge: Knowledge of current children’s and young people’s legislation and safeguarding best practice guidance and procedures. Sound understanding of the issues facing young people at risk of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery. Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma. Knowledge and understanding of relevant national, regional and local organisations, strategies and initiatives. An understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racist ways of working. Knowledge of problem solving and systems change approaches. Experience: Multi-agency working, for example with statutory and voluntary sector partners in Wales. Working within and managing effective and innovative projects or services for vulnerable children. Working to and meeting deadlines and targets. Developing and delivering learning sessions or problem solving workshops to different audiences. Working to create positive change in a service or organisation. Communicating to a range of audiences at all levels of seniority, through a range of different mediums. It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies Familiarity with local and regional police, local authority and/or health structures. Experience of multiagency work at a strategic level Working within a geographically dispersed team. Experience of incorporating children and young people’s voices to inform systems change work with partners. Welsh language The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer. Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 5th April 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive enough applications.  Interviews will be held between on April 20th, 21st and 22nd, although internal candidates at risk of redundancy may be considered earlier.  IN1 Read Less

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  Shop Manager (6031)  

  The Childrens Society

  [permanent] - Shoreham-by-Sea

  Posted: 03/03/2026

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  Permanent30 hours per week, over 7 days, to include Saturdays and Sund... Read More

  Permanent30 hours per week, over 7 days, to include Saturdays and Sundays £20,886.49 per annum Location: Shoreham on Sea We offer many enhanced benefits including: 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8% Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass Full details about our benefits can be found on our website. Do you like being creative? Or looking for a hidden treasure? Have you got Retail/Management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge in 2026?  We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in the Shoreham on Sea Shop, you will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution. You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support our frontline work. You will need to be driven and focused on making money, and have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop. As a Shop Manager you will manage Assistant Shop Managers along with a team of diverse Volunteers, you will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds creating a welcoming and positive experience for all of our staff, volunteers and supporters. If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way then this is the place for you. Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. We look forward to receiving your application. The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th March 2026.  Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.  IN1 Read Less

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  Sessional Youth Worker (5949)  

  The Childrens Society

  [permanent] - Cheltenham

  Posted: 04/02/2026

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  Gloucestershire Youth Support Service Permanent with funding until March 2029 0 hour Sessional Contract Salary: £14.34 per hour Location: Gloucestershire - Service will be delivered from Whaddon Youth Centre (Cheltenham) and Tewkesbury Youth Centre (Tewkesbury) and surrounding area. This post will involve irregular hours, including late evenings, early mornings, and weekend working. There will be travel primarily within Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, access to own transport will therefore be required. The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way.  This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, which provides one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us develop innovative practice in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Youth work is life-changing for young people, and we’re excited to be expanding our services in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. We want to empower young people through impactful and transformative youth work, and we are looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic and ambitious team during this exciting period of service mobilisation. We are seeking a dedicated youth worker with direct experience working with children and young people, either in a professional or voluntary capacity. As a youth worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support to and empowering vulnerable young people and those with complex needs as they transition into adulthood. In order to be successful in this role, you must have:  Direct experience working with children and young people on a one-to-one basis and in group work settings in a professional or voluntary capacity Ability to build relationships and maintain appropriate professional boundaries Strong understanding and experience of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and those with complex needs Commitment to the values and mission of youth work, as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people Experience of working independently and as part of a team in the field of youth work Experience of developing inclusive practice Experience in a relevant area of work e.g., Youth Work, Social Care, Family support, Youth Offending, Connexions, Education Benefits  Enhanced Annual Leave 28 days-length of service extra 2 after 2, 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days. Free eye test-claim back via my finance-take form to dentist-eye test form can also claim for glasses. Pension-match contribution up to 8% can opt out, have to auto enrolled every 2 years do get money refunded if opt out you contribute 4% and will be matched to 8% Life assurance – death in service, 4x salary gets paid to nominated person. Cycle to work 39% off bike cost can be spread across the year. 770 retailers discounts offered with YouStar App. The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support. We campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.  Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.  The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be uploaded by the candidate alongside uploading your CV. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received enough applications. IN1 Read Less

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