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As a Business Support Manager in the HR Office, you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help members of the House of Lords carry out their responsibilities effectively — contributing to something bigger than any one role.
You’ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.
You’ll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster — a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll:
- Lead for the HR Office on corporate responsibilities including business planning, business continuity, risk management and freedom of information requests.
- Provide administrative support to the HR Office Senior Management Team, including responsibility for management meetings and managing the Diary Secretary to the Director.
- Oversee the HR Office budgets, including managing the HR Office Admin Network and working closely with the Finance Business Partner on forecasting and end-of-year processes.
- Promote a positive working environment, leading on HR away days and other team events, co-ordinating cross-office activities.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.
You’ll have:
- Personal effectiveness: Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and a high level of initiative with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Administrative skills: Proven administrative skills, with strong attention to detail and a basic understanding of financial management processes and numerical literacy.
- Communication skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate and clear documents.
- Interpersonal skills: The ability to develop effective working relationships and work with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Professionalism, tact and discretion: Excellent judgement and ability to use tact and discretion at all times.
It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):
- Corporate requirements: An understanding of corporate governance processes and a demonstrable interest in the work of the House of Lords.
For full details, please see the job description.
What you can expect
The Business Support Manager plays a unique role in the HR Office, working with all the HR teams and supporting the Senior Management Team. This is an ideal role if you like making sure that things happen and organising other people!
You’ll be part of a community that values your wellbeing, supports your development, and recognises the contribution you make.
You’ll benefit from:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year), plus public holidays
- A generous Civil Service pension
- Access to learning and development across a wide range of roles and professions
- Support for your health and wellbeing
- The opportunity to be at the heart of UK parliamentary democracy
We know flexibility matters. Wherever possible, we’ll support working patterns that work for you — including hybrid working, job share or adjusted hours. We’ll be open about what’s possible for this role.
Ready to apply?
If you’re looking for a role where you can belong, grow and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Thank you!
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We are looking for a passionate, dog welfare and training literate, manager to energise, inspire and lead Chilterns Dog Rescue Society into the future
CDRS is a successful and established dog rehoming charity working from our ‘state of the art’ Rescue Centre near Wendover, Bucks.
Our passionate staff, volunteers and members are striving to make life better for our dogs using their kindness and expertise.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive the charity forwards and shape it for the future
Will you join us and make life better for dogs?
Job Title: Head of Dog Rehoming Charity
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Location: Bromley Heights Rescue Centre HP23 6LD
Salary: £35-40k
Hours: 40 per week on an agreed rota (includes weekends and bank holidays)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Responsibilities
Be responsible for all aspects of the Charity - dogs, people, facilities ,compliance and finances
Manage the charity and the skilled staff within it
Optimise the rescue of dogs and maintain the high quality of care currently in place
Drive the marketing, brand awareness and fundraising of the charity
Actively promote high standards of care with the staff and volunteers
Support and co-ordinate the volunteers, foster carers and members
About the team
We have an experienced team of 13 staff in place across the Charity. They are passionate about caring for the dogs and finding suitable loving homes for them in the next stage of their lives.
What we’re looking for
Essential
· A self starter with a passion for improving the lives of the dogs in our care
· Proven senior leadership experience in a charity, animal welfare, or similar organisation.
· Strong understanding of animal welfare principles and UK legislation affecting rehoming charities.
· Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, team leadership, and financial oversight.
· Successful track record in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and partnership building.
· Excellent communication, people management, empathy, and decision-making skills.
· Good listening skills and openness to staff proposals, suggestions. Utilisation of existing staff experience and qualifications
· Experience working directly in rescue, veterinary, or kennels environments.
· Knowledge of health and Safety and employment law
Desirable
· Knowledge of marketing, PR, and community engagement strategies.
· Qualification in charity management, business administration, or animal welfare.
What we offer
28 days holiday per year including bank holidays
Pension scheme
Lovely working environment in the Chiltern Hills at our modern rescue centre
A fulfilling and fun role rescuing dogs and giving them a better life
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st June 2026
Interview date: 28th June 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form and cover letter
In-person interview at the centre
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation – where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals’ experience and can reach and partner all areas of society – is crucial if we’re to help more dogs. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at CDRS and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
CDRS is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Leukaemia UK – Our Charity
We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through funding life-changing research and campaigning for change. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this.
We are looking for a Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to join the Policy and Advocacy team. At a pivotal moment for Leukaemia UK, they will lead and manage our political influencing work, ensuring our profile and reputation remains high and we are able to influence political decisions.
With our new strategy period beginning in 2027, over the next 5 years we plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking research and campaigning to improve diagnosis, treatment and care. We are in a period of significant growth, investing to grow our income, profile, influence, engagement and impact.
Having developed our policy, public affairs and campaigns function over the current strategy period, this role will help take this to the next level and play a key role in strengthening our ability to influence change across the UK.
Team
We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and related conditions.
As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and used to working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people’s lives.
Leukaemia UK and You
We are looking for a self-motivated Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to join our team, taking a leading role in shaping and delivering Leukaemia UK’s influencing and campaigning activity to drive policy change. The successful candidate will be an innovative, driven and forward-thinking individual with a proven track record of delivering impactful public affairs and campaigning work within the health charity sector. You will work closely with the Head of Policy and Advocacy and the Policy Officer to ensure a coordinated, insight‑led and strategically aligned approach to policy development, public affairs and campaigning activity across the organisation.
The Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager will be instrumental in strengthening and growing the charity’s profile, influence and impact among political stakeholders and senior civil servants across all four UK administrations. This role will ensure that the ‘patient voice’ is heard and acted upon by key decision-makers, while also ensuring that the needs and priorities of individuals affected by leukaemia are understood, represented, valued and embedded within our influencing and campaigning strategies.
Alongside this, you will lead the development of creative and innovative campaigning approaches, using a range of tactics to effectively engage supporters, partners and policy makers in our work. You will create compelling opportunities for stakeholders to join our efforts to drive policy change, and ensure that our campaigns are visible, impactful and aligned to our policy priorities.
You will work closely with the Communications team to ensure that campaigning to drive policy change is clearly understood, amplified and embedded across digital channels and content strategies, maximising reach, engagement and impact. You will also support with identifying and developing new opportunities for PR, media engagement and thought leadership to strengthen Leukaemia UK’s position as a credible and influential voice in the sector. You will be representing Leukaemia UK in multiple charity coalitions and forums to ensure that leukaemia is represented on the political agenda.
The successful candidate will be adept at articulating evidence-based policy positions to policy makers, healthcare professionals, researchers, effectively representing the perspectives of those affected by leukaemia. They will have the ability to influence a wide range of senior stakeholders to drive progress and bring about meaningful change. A strong understanding of the external political landscape, coupled with exceptional communication skills and attention to detail, is essential.
This role does not currently include direct line management responsibility but will play a key role in coordinating activity across the Policy and Advocacy function, with potential to take on management responsibilities as the team grows.
Experience and skills
Essential
- Experience of working within public affairs and/or campaigning, with demonstrable impact in influencing policy or driving change (candidates should have strong experience in at least one of these areas, with an understanding of how they work together)
- Experience of influencing government, policy makers and/or decision makers, preferably within the health, research or charity sector
- Experience of developing and delivering public affairs and/or campaigning strategies, including planning, delivery and evaluation
- Experience of engaging and managing a range of stakeholders, including policy makers, partners, and supporters
- Experience of producing high-quality written outputs such as briefings, consultation responses, or campaign materials to influence decision makers
- Experience of working collaboratively across teams, particularly with communications functions
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating activity to assess impact and inform future approaches
- Experience of delivering multiple projects and programmes in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Experience of integrating campaigning with digital, PR or communications strategies
- Experience of identifying PR, media or thought leadership opportunities
- Experience of working in the cancer or wider health policy environment
- Experience of line management or supporting others’ development
Knowledge and personal traits
Essential
- Strong understanding of the UK political and policy landscape, including how decisions are made and influenced
- Understanding of how public affairs and campaigning can work together to drive change, including supporter engagement and mobilisation
- Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities to influence policy and public debate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to different audiences
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders with differing perspectives
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of the importance of engaging with patients and underrepresented groups
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work at pace
Desirable
- Knowledge of the cancer, research or NHS policy landscape
- Experience of working with patients or in an advocacy capacity
Role Specifics
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday.
- Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least one day per fortnight and as appropriate, to undertake the proper performance of the role duties regarding internal and external meetings and activities.
- Annual Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Benefits- We are proud of our benefits
- 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays- pro rata for part time employees
- Pension – default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6%
- Life Assurance – x 4 cover
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Hybrid Working
- Company sick pay
- Individual training budgets
Applications and interview timings
If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 22nd June 2026
- First interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 2nd July 2026
- Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices – at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Thursday 9th July 2026
I look forward to hearing from you!
Georgia
Georgia Papacleovoulou
Head of Policy & Advocacy
Leukaemia UK
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Together we can find and fund the research that matters most to people living with blood cancer.
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