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The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) are seeking an office coordinator to help support the NI office to lead on the daily management of the NI office including meetings, events, NI Hub forum and all other administrative tasks.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic Office Co-ordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Head of the Northern Ireland Office, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. The role involves managing inboxes and correspondence, coordinating travel and meeting schedules, organising meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing agendas, papers, and minutes. 

Responsibilities also include maintaining databases and office systems, overseeing IT and office resources and liaising with suppliers and landlords. The postholder supports financial administration through managing invoices, expenses, budgets and financial records, and plays a key role in planning and delivering events such as conferences and seminars. In addition, the role provides full secretariat support to the Allied Health Professions Federation Northern Ireland (AHPFNI), including governance administration, meeting coordination, documentation management and budget oversight.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience with knowledge of financial and budget management, alongside experience in event or project management from planning through to delivery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of ICT proficiency across Microsoft Office and related systems, with the ability to draft documents, presentations and produce clear and accurate minutes. The role requires excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills, with proven experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience organising events, providing secretariat support to committees, creating social media content, and an understanding of speech and language therapy and the wider professional context would be advantageous.

Please see the job description brochure with more information regarding the required experience and skillset needed for this role.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. 

Interview dates: 13 and 14 May 2026 (in person at our Belfast office).

Please note, there will be a task as part of the interview process. 

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.

The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.

Department: COO’s Office
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £115,000 per annum
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Chief Executive and Council Chair

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to help lead the organisation through the next phase of its development. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Council Chair, Phil Garrigan, and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the COO will play a critical role in driving organisational transformation and delivery. This will ensure NFCC is well positioned to achieve its ambitious new three-year strategy and delivery plan, including preparations for the proposed College of Fire and Rescue in 2029.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional, responsive and agile organisation that is focused on making a real difference to public safety.

NFCC is a charity and membership organisation dedicated to making communities safer by providing national leadership, coordination and professional expertise across UK fire and rescue services. Working at NFCC offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to public safety, national resilience and the continuous improvement of an essential public service.

Operating at the intersection of operational practice, policy, assurance and system leadership, NFCC supports fire and rescue services to collaborate effectively, respond to complex and emerging risks, and maintain the highest professional standards. We work closely with government, regulators, emergency service partners and sector stakeholders to ensure that the collective voice of fire and rescue leaders is influential, credible and evidence-led.

As a values-driven organisation and registered charity, NFCC is committed to ethical leadership, transparency and public benefit. We foster a culture that is inclusive, collaborative and rooted in service to communities. Our people are trusted professionals, empowered to lead, innovate and deliver meaningful impact, supported by robust governance, assurance and accountability frameworks.

NFCC is a modern, agile organisation with a fully remote workforce. This enables us to attract and retain talented individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, while supporting flexible, inclusive and high-performing ways of working. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, professional development and continuous learning, recognising that our effectiveness depends on the capability, integrity and commitment of our people.

Joining NFCC means working on issues of national significance, influencing the future of fire and rescue services, and helping to strengthen the resilience and safety of the communities we serve. If you are motivated by public service and professional excellence, have a strong focus on delivery and impact, and bring experience in leading business transformation and organisational change, this role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to operate at the highest level of leadership.

The Selection Process

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience we need, please do look at the Job description on the NFCC website.

Candidates are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter setting out how they can meet the requirements set out in the job description. Please email this to the Recruitment mailbox (details found on the NFCC Website) by 23rd April 2026.

Tests for shortlisted candidates are likely to be Week commencing 4th May 2026

Interviews taking place on the 18th & 19th May 2026

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

As a senior leader within the team, the Membership Engagement Manager will play a key role in delivering AMiE’s mission and supporting the education of mathematics across the sector.

The Association for Mathematics in Education (AMiE) supports anyone involved in mathematics education through a wide range of resources, publications, CPD opportunities and events. We shape the future of mathematics by bringing the sector together and providing a platform for a shared voice to advocate for the learning and teaching of mathematics.

Leading the development and delivery of our membership and engagement strategies, you will ensure that AMiE is focussed on the needs and wants of our members, growing and retaining members and ensuring we fulfil our aim to be a strong and cohesive platform for people across the mathematics education sector to be supported, developed and heard.

As well as taking responsibility for member recruitment and retention, you will ensure a responsive and compelling member offer and provide strong and supportive line management to our team of committed staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of AMiE’s membership and engagement strategy, ensuring growth, retention and a compelling member offer.
• Drive strategic improvements in member acquisition, retention and lifetime value, aligning services and products with member needs.
• Build an engaging, inclusive professional community by shaping the member experience and overseeing effective communication across platforms.
• Oversee the use of data, CRM systems and digital tools to enhance engagement, improve processes and deliver insight‑driven decision‑making.
• Provide strong, supportive leadership to the team, setting direction, developing work plans and fostering a positive, high‑performance culture.

What we need from you:

Essential

· Significant experience in a senior membership and/or engagement role

· Strong track record of developing and delivering membership strategies that drive growth, retention, and engagement

· Experience in using membership data via CRM systems, data tools, and digital platforms to manage member engagement activity and maximise impact and efficiency

· Line management experience, including a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams

· Experience in building and managing strong relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

· Knowledge and understanding of the education sector

Skills and Qualities

· Self-aware and self-confident with a proactive approach to continuous development

· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with a range of audiences and adapt their approach appropriately

· Excellent IT skills, including the confidence to try new digital technologies

· An approachable and supportive management style, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams and role model AMiE’s values and ways of working

· Skills to analyse data and information, identify trends and gaps, and make tangible action plans to address them

· Excellent organisational and planning skills with an agile and flexible approach

To find out more about this role and how to apply please download the Candidate Pack.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

At Breast Cancer Now, we’re looking for a creative and proactive media and PR officer to join our ambitious team, as we continue to leverage our being the ‘go-to’ press office for breast cancer and position the charity as ‘determined leaders’ in our field.

This varied and exciting role plays a critical part in helping the charity build its profile through effective and compelling PR and media relations. The post holder will plan, deliver and respond to opportunities across all areas of the charity’s work, from highlighting our world-leading breast cancer research and raising awareness of our public health messaging to promoting our fundraising appeals, brand development, support services and supporting our policy and campaigning work.

The post holder will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including people with lived experience of breast cancer, our nurses, researchers, and corporate partners, alongside building strong and trusted relationships with national and regional journalists to secure high-quality targeted media coverage. Every day will be an opportunity to make a positive difference for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About you

An excellent communicator, you’ll have a strong working knowledge of the UK’s media landscape and experience of delivering impactful results in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be innovative, creative and sensitive in your approach to raising the profile of the charity and all its areas of focus, bringing fresh ideas to engage the media and always ensuring patient voice is at the heart of our work.

You’ll be confident in building trusted, influential relationships with journalists and leverage compelling coverage across all national, consumer, regional and tradeprint, broadcast and online media through these. You’ll collaborate with internal colleagues from across the charity to deliver powerful results, and work closely with external partners, researchers, and service providers. You’ll also play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth running of the media and PR team, including through being responsible for the day-to-day liaison with external suppliers (eg media monitoring) and overseeing the collation of information for key reports (including CEO report to Board of Trustees).

With an instinct for what makes a good news story, you’ll be adept at juggling priorities and deadlines and thrive in an exciting and fast-paced press office, where you’ll be well supported by our talented and welcoming team.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Wednesday 15 April at 09am

Interview date week commencing 20 April

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Salary: c.£48,000–£52,000 per annum with 3% employee / 8% pension contribution and other benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (2 days a week in the London office; travel will be at own expense)

Application deadline: 9am on 27 April 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 4 May 2026

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is seeking an Operations Manager to support the organisation in delivering its mission of helping create sustainable futures for historic buildings across the UK.

This is a senior, hands-on role suited to a highly motivated and proactive self-starter who can manage the operations of a growing charity. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Director of Finance, CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, and will line manage the Administration Assistant.

The role spans Governance and Office Management, People and Culture, Policies and Procedures, Data Protection, and IT Management and Security. The post-holder will act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), provide support and advice to the CEO and Board, and be the key liaison with external HR, IT and data protection advisers.

Key Responsibilities

Governance and Office Management

· Oversee arrangements and logistical support to the Board and Committees (including Grants Panel, Credit Panel and Audit and Risk Committee), including coordinating the annual meetings plan

· Produce draft minutes for Board of Trustee meetings and the Audit and Risk Committee

· Support the CEO and Chair with Trustee recruitment and Board management

· Develop and manage data recording and filing systems, including shared drive best practice

· Ensure effective office management, including health and safety, fire, security and equipment, liaising with the landlord as required

· Oversee correspondence handling and the premises maintenance register

People and Culture

· Act as the key link with AHF’s external HR consultant, triaging employee queries and overseeing the Employee Handbook

· Maintain accurate employee records and oversee new starter and leaver processes

· Support managers and the SMT with recruitment, inductions and employee performance matters

· Oversee staff benefits and training, including delivery of an AHF-wide training plan

· Ensure annual appraisals are completed and filed in a timely manner

· Organise team meetings, employee surveys and the annual away day, supporting the development of a positive hybrid working culture

Policies, Data Protection and IT

· Coordinate the timely updating of organisational policies and procedures, including the policy log

· Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes, particularly in HR and governance

· Act as Data Protection Officer, liaising with the ICO and retained data protection advisers

· Review and maintain UK GDPR compliance and arrange training as required

· Act as the key liaison with external IT providers, overseeing IT assets, security, policies and disaster recovery planning

Person Specification

Essential

· Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with a practical ‘can-do’ ethos

· Experience in a senior administrative or operations role within a small business, charity or not-for-profit organisation

· Strong experience of day-to-day HR, including employee records, people practices and policy review

· Experience of supporting Boards and senior leadership teams

· Excellent written and spoken English

· Highly computer literate, with strong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Experience managing IT systems and third-party contractors

· Data protection knowledge and experience, with the confidence to act as DPO

· Line management experience

Desirable

· Management and/or HR training or qualifications

· Experience working with external consultants

· Company secretarial or governance experience

· Facilities or property management experience

· Experience supporting organisational culture within a hybrid working environment

About the AHF

Founded in 1976, AHF is a leading heritage charity helping charities and social enterprises across the UK to find solutions for vulnerable historic buildings through advice, grants and loans.

We are a charity committed to being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or socio-economic background.

How to apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter (maximum two sides of A4) via the application link. Covering letters created using AI will be discounted. Please write your own covering letter.

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As our Operations Manager, you will play a key role in building the strong foundations that enable Birthrights to deliver impactful work across the UK. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will oversee core organisational functions, from HR and governance to finance processes and digital systems, ensuring our internal structures support our mission to transform maternity care through a human rights lens.

We are looking for someone with experience managing organisational operations in a charity or values-led organisation. You will be highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with strong project management and problem-solving skills. A commitment to racial justice, equity and anti-oppressive practice is essential.

If you are passionate about building resilient organisations and supporting a movement for rights-based maternity care, we would love to hear from you.

Download the full job pack below for more details, including the job description, person specification and how to apply.

Apply for our Operations Manager role by: 12pm (noon) on 13th April.

We are seeking a Outreach Manager who is excited by the opportunity to join a passionate team committed to listening well, collaborating widely, and building innovative, community-centred responses that make a lasting difference. This role will help shape and strengthen the systems, processes, and partnerships that enable our outreach services to scale while remaining deeply rooted in the needs of the communities we serve.

About The Branch Trust

The Branch Trust is a charity established in 2020, growing out of the outreach work of St Mary’s Church, Chipping Norton. We serve communities across Chipping Norton and surrounding villages, with a particular focus on the most deprived areas of West Oxfordshire, where barriers to accessing support can prevent individuals and families from thriving.

At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to listening carefully to the real challenges faced at grassroots level and responding in a dynamic, innovative way. Our approach brings together voluntary organisations, statutory services, and local community networks to create joined-up, practical support that treats people as whole individuals. This collaborative, holistic model—rooted in the life of the community—is something we believe can serve as a blueprint for others seeking to address complex social needs in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Driven by our Christian faith, we work alongside partners to support, encourage, and empower people of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, and circumstances. With strong local backing, we have raised over £4 million to develop a central community hub in Chipping Norton, providing a base from which this integrated support and outreach can grow and flourish.

Role Overview

The Outreach Manager will work closely with the CEO to lead and coordinate the charity’s frontline outreach work, particularly focusing on mental health support and domestic abuse response.

A key aspect of the role will also involve working closely with the Nurture Lead, who oversees the Nurture Team, to ensure strong collaboration, shared learning, and joined-up support for individuals and families engaging with The Branch Trust.

A large part of this role will be concentrating on building the collaborative work of The Branch, both building relationships with other services and networks and advocating for the work of The Branch.This role ensures consistency, quality, and impact across outreach activities while developing the organisation’s capacity to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Organisational Development

•Build a trusted and effective working relationship with the CEO to collaboratively work on the outward focus of the charity and interaction with other voluntary and statutory organisations

•Work closely with the Nurture Lead to align outreach and nurture services.

•Translate strategy into practical plans and help the charity grow sustainably.

•Foster a positive, healthy, and safe organisational culture that safeguards both staff and clients.

Outreach Delivery and Coordination

•Lead and coordinate frontline outreach work, particularly mental health and domestic abuse support.

•Oversee Connect Cafe Help Desk Volunteers and shape services in partnership with support agencies.

•Ensure consistent standards, quality, and effectiveness across outreach activities.

•Develop and implement outreach strategies to support individuals and families experiencing hardship.

•Monitor and evaluate outreach initiatives to ensure they meet the charity’s goals.

Partnerships and Advocacy

•Build strong relationships with statutory and voluntary sector partners.

•Act as an advocate for the charity at events and in networks.

•Strengthen referral pathways with local authorities, schools, health professionals, and community organisations.

Team Management and Support

•Provide supervision, support, and training to outreach staff, volunteers, and interns.

•Motivate and support the team to deliver high-quality services.

•Ensure accountability, wellbeing, and ongoing development within the outreach team.

•Train as a Designated Safeguarding Lead

•Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute to team life, including leading a time of worship once per quarter.

Operations, Monitoring and Compliance

•Work with the CEO and Nurture Lead to review and develop systems for measuring and reporting impact.

•Ensure safeguarding and data protection (GDPR) standards are maintained.

•Support responsible management of budgets and resources.

Communications and Representation (optional, for discussion)

•Implement communication strategies via social media, newsletters, and website.

•Represent the charity at local, district, and county-wide meetings.

•Report progress and updates to the Board of Trustees as required.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

•Experience managing or supervising teams.

•Experience or strong interest in the charity/community sector.

•Demonstrable internal and external communication skills.

•Commitment to delivering organisational objectives effectively.

Desirable Experience

•Knowledge of statutory and voluntary sectors in Oxfordshire.

•Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory matters.

•Experience working collaboratively with external agencies.

Key Skills

•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

•Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

•Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

•Experience measuring and reporting financial and impact data.

•Strong organisational and time management skills.

•Ability to inspire and motivate others.

•Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

•Essential: Degree or equivalent relevant education.

•Desirable: Vocational qualifications; clean full driving licence.

Personal Attributes

•Motivated by strong Christian faith.

•Compassionate towards vulnerable individuals and families.

•Positive, organised, and proactive.

•Creative, flexible, and adaptable.

•Collaborative and enthusiastic, committed to professional development.

Additional Information

•Reports directly to the CEO under the governance of the Board of Trustees.

•Some work may take place in local schools, including St Mary’s Primary School and Chipping Norton Secondary School, following relevant policies.

•Subject to Enhanced DBS check.

•Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR): practising Christian. Post holder will participate in and occasionally lead short acts of worship within team meetings.

•Training and development opportunities provided.

We are recruiting a Head of HR / Business Partner to lead and deliver a best practice HR function for Flint House, ensuring the provision of high-quality, compliant and strategic people services that support operational excellence and the Charity’s mission of providing evidence-based rehabilitation to serving and retired police officers.

Reporting to CEO as a member of the Exec team, with one direct report, this role operates at both strategic and operational levels, advising Trustees, the CEO and senior leaders while ensuring effective day-to-day HR delivery across the organisation.

We are flexible and will consider applications for full time and part time. The role is very much site based due to staff base and patients, but there is potential for one day hybrid working a week.

Key responsibilities and competencies :

• Lead on complex employee relations matters including capability, grievance and disciplinary cases.
• Conduct investigations, formal hearings and appeals where required.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on all employee relations matters.
• Maintain and develop employment contracts in line with organisational needs and legislative requirements.
• Support managers in managing absence and attendance effectively.
• Develop, implement and deliver the HR Strategy aligned to the Charity’s organisational objectives.
• Lead workforce planning and quarterly resource meetings in collaboration with the CEO and Heads of Department.
• Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring a consistent and well-managed approach.
• Contribute to organisational development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to Exec and the CEO to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, case law and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure pay, benefits and reward practices remain legally compliant and appropriately benchmarked, advising Finance and Payroll practices
• Monitor legislative developments and advise Trustees and the CEO on required changes.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and conditions of service.
• Liaise with external professional advisers, including employment solicitors where required.

Successful candidate will be CIPD Level 7 or similar experience with evidence of continuing CPD.

In addition - you will have 

• Strong strategic and operational capability.
• Significant experience as a Senior HR Generalist
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with credibility at Executive level.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands.
• Coaching and advisory capability.
• High level of IT literacy (Microsoft Office suite and HR systems / Sage HR and iHasco).

About us :

Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions. Every year we treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this key role will drive the people and culture objectives for the Charity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including on site free parking, lunch or breakfast, free on site gym, comprehensive EAP program, Medical Cash program, Life Assurance,36 days holiday and usual Pension benefits.

The role is very much based on site, with restricted public transport, so own car is essential.

Job Title - Head of Legal Aid and Billing

Contract - Permanent

Hours - Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) with some flexibility around working hours

Salary Range - £38,400 to £46,400 per annum (£48,000 to £58,000 FTE)

Location - London office - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

One of the twelve members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.

About the role

This role will provide leadership and management for CCLC particularly focused on the Legal Practice Unit’s legal aid billing operations. Through systematic and efficient management, the post-holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial and operational sustainability. The role will be accountable for maximising the unit’s legal aid billing in controlled work, certificated work and inter partes costs and will hold responsibility for the unit’s billing systems. It will also be responsible for private fees billing. The post-holder will oversee the smooth running of legal aid billing including through line management of the billing team. The post-holder will work very closely with legal, operations and administrative staff. The role will act as a key point of contact for a range of internal and external stakeholders including Coram’s central finance team who will support the role with grant fund management and overall accounting functions for CCLC. The post-holder will support the Managing Director of Legal Practice and Children’s Rights and department heads in the successful maintenance of our relationship with the Legal Aid Agency. Where appropriate they will be deputising for the Managing Director on legal aid and financial matters.

The role would suit a highly organised and efficient legal, or a finance or billing professional with solid experience of legal practice and a deep understanding of the challenges of legal aid. Whilst candidates with direct experience of legal billing (and more specifically civil legal aid billing) are welcomed, we recognise that this is a highly specialised and niche field. As such, this role could suit a highly experienced solicitor who appreciates the important role developing sustainable businesses plays in ensuring access to justice and who therefore wishes to move into practice and financial management. They will need an aptitude for processing large amounts of data, developing and managing spreadsheets and improving organisational systems. However, they will be well supported through training, an enthusiastic and competent junior billing team, the central finance team and an outsourced legal cashiering company, as well as a friendly and collaborative management team including the Managing Director and the Heads of Education Law, Community Care Law and Immigration and Asylum Law.

This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the billing team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period and there will be flexibility over how the four days will be spread across the week (within working hours). The team are mostly based in the London office and with one billing team member in Colchester so the post holder may require some occasional travel.   

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 23.59pm

Test and Interview date: W/C Tuesday 5th May 2026

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Main Role & Responsibilities

Working with approximately 45 staff, the HR & Admin Officer will provide effective and well-organised HR and administrative support across the organisation. The role ensures smooth people processes, reliable administrative coordination and highquality support for the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

The role also plays a key part in bringing colleagues together by coordinating internal events, including the planning and delivery of all-staff Together Days. 

Our commitment as a People Team is to help the wider staff group on their journey within Ygam. We aim to provide an environment which brings out the best in our team, so that they can provide the best possible service to the people we support.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR & Admin professional who is motivated by supporting people and contributing to our cause. 

If successful in this role, you will be a trusted first point of contact for colleagues and a discreet, reliable support to senior leaders. With excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills, you will manage the employee lifecycle, maintain accurate records and coordinate diaries, meetings and travel. 

You’ll also play a key role in creating a positive colleague experience, including bringing people together through well‑planned internal events. Above all, you’ll share our values and enjoy helping a purpose‑driven organisation to make a difference.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

HR Support

• Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries, providing timely and professional advice.

• Administer the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, changes of terms, probation and leaver processes.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring GDPR compliance at all times.

• Support recruitment administration, including interview coordination, offers and pre-employment checks.

• Provide administrative support for absence management, performance reviews and appraisal processes.

• Assist with HR reporting and people data as required.

CEO & Senior Leadership Team Support

• Provide confidential and proactive administrative support to the CEO and SLT.

• Coordinate diaries, meetings and scheduling, ensuring effective use of time.

• Book and manage travel arrangements, including transport, accommodation and itineraries.

• Arrange and prepare meeting rooms, including room bookings, catering and technology requirements.

Together Days & Internal Events

• Take ownership of the planning, booking and coordination of all-staff Together Days.

• Source and manage venues, suppliers, catering, travel and accommodation as required.

• Coordinate logistics, timelines and budgets to ensure events run smoothly.

• Communicate clearly with colleagues before and after events.

• Gather feedback to support continuous improvement of future events.

Administration & Office Support

• Provide general administrative support to ensure the effective running of the organisation.

• Maintain HR templates, policies and people documentation.

• Support invoice processing and supplier administration linked to HR and events.

• Act as a reliable point of contact for internal administrative queries.

At Ygam, we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work.  We will do everything possible to recruit only suitable people to work with children or vulnerable people.

Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam’s approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued.

Person Specification 

Essential

• Previous HR Officer/administration experience.

• CIPD L3 qualification (or working towards).

• Experience in working with senior stakeholders.

• Excellent knowledge and proficiency with MS Office tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills plus ability to multi-task and work to deadlines within a busy environment.

• Flexible team player, excellent interpersonal skills and a willing to adapt to changes.

• Experience in developing and maintaining internal processes and filing systems.

• Confident in dealing with difficult conversations and complex situations.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

• Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation, with a genuine passion for making a positive impact.

• Professional and positive manner and approachable to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.

• Understanding of (and commitment to) an inclusive culture.

• Employment rights to live and work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience of organising events or staff away days.

• Previous experience of working within the Charity sector.

• Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.

Our client, The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) is an affiliate What Works Centre, and part of the UK Government’s What Works Movement. Their vision is to eliminate equality gaps in higher education (HE). Their mission is to improve lives through evidence-informed practice.

​TASO was set up in 2019 and became an independent charity in April 2021. Their work focuses on the generation, synthesis and dissemination of high-quality evidence about effective practice in widening participation and student outcomes. They primarily focus on developing and disseminating causal evidence.

​Role:

​The Chief Research Officer will ensure the smooth and successful delivery of TASO’s Research & Evaluation programme, with overall responsibility for TASO’s Research and Evaluation budget. This will involve managing the staff involved in these functions to deliver TASO’s research, evaluation, synthesis and evidence mobilisation activities to time and within budget.
 
Working closely with the Chief Executive, the postholder will help shape TASO’s overall strategic direction and translate this into a clear programme of research and evaluation activity. They will lead and manage the teams responsible for research and evaluation to ensure that TASO’s strategies are delivered effectively on time and within budget.
 
The role includes overseeing the delivery of TASO’s research programmes, ensuring compliance, managing research funding rounds, and maintaining strong oversight of subcontracted work. The Chief Research Officer will also oversee the development and implementation of TASO’s evaluation strategy, including the commissioning and monitoring of evaluations and the effective functioning of governance mechanisms such as the Research Sub-committee and Evaluation Advisory Panel.
 
Working with the Chief Executive and Head of Communications, they will ensure a strategic approach to communications, dissemination and stakeholder engagement, strengthening awareness and uptake of TASO’s work across the sector. The postholder will champion the quality, accuracy and transparency of TASO publications and act as a credible and respected voice for robust service research and evaluation.

Key objectives:

• Act as overall in-house lead on all TASO research and evaluation activities, upholding methodological standards to ensure the production of high-quality casual evidence
• Plan and oversee TASO’s research and evaluation programmes, including ensuring adherence to all relevant procurement, legal and ethical requirements, delivery of research funding rounds and effective management of research and evaluation partners
• Take overall responsibility for the TASO research and evaluation budget, including budget allocation, forecasting, monitoring and reporting
• Lead resourcing and budgetary planning and reporting for the research and evaluation team
• Oversee the quality, accuracy and transparency of TASO research and evaluation publications
• Oversee the running of the Research and Evaluation subcommittee of the TASO Board to ensure effective scrutiny of the Research and Evaluation programme and a clear line of support for the Board to understand our work
• Act as ambassador and leader of TASO, speaking at external events about the TASO Research and Evaluation programme
• Provide line management for team members, with overall leadership for a team of seven
• Work with the Chief Executive to develop and monitor TASO’s overall strategic direction, and to translate this strategic direction into the effective operations and activities of the organisation
• Lead on work to mobilise Research and Evaluation outputs (e.g. through events, publications and stakeholder engagement) via effective liaison with the Communications team.

​Candidate:​

Education/qualification and training
Essential

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline PhD or Masters level qualification with evidence of applied research

Knowledge/skills
Essential

• Overseeing and managing research projects, including scoping, planning, delivering and reporting, and quality-assurance
• Confident and clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to review and edit others’ work in line with organisational style
• Considering and synthesising complex information into formats that are useful to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers, practitioners and the lay public.

Desirable

• Budget planning and monitoring
• Coordinating and influencing diverse stakeholders to deliver strategic. priorities, including building positive relationships and convening forums where stakeholders can be briefed and issues surfaced.
• Understanding of widening participation and/or student success agendas.

Experience
Essential

• Designing and implementing rigorous quantitative impact evaluations, including randomised controlled trials, difference in differences, regression discontinuity, and propensity score matching, particularly applied to policymaking
• Applying academic research to real-world problems
• Line and project management of staff with a range of development needs, including developmental coaching and performance management
• Managing multiple projects and competing demands.

Desirable

• Commissioning and overseeing external research providers
• Developing and delivering capability-building presentations and workshops for professional audiences.

Personal characteristics/other requirements
Essential

• Committed to evidence-led decision-making
• Determined, resilient and optimistic approach to work
• Able to advocate for robust evaluation and build enthusiasm and capacity in non-expert collaborators. ​​

Apply:
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Please review the Job Pack for full details.

​To apply, please send of a copy of your CV together with a separate personal statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining why you’re interested in the role and how you meet the person specification, to Tim Hamilton-West at Whiton Maynard, via the link below. 

Please note that you must already have the right to work in UK to apply for this role.
 
Closing date: Monday 13 April (1pm)

​As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.​

About Us

Catholic Care is a values-led charity dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities through empowering and high-quality services. Guided by our values and mission, we empower the Yorkshire community to deliver lasting impact where it matters most.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Head of Finance to join our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the overall financial management of the Charity and the effective leadership of the Finance team.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the financial sustainability and strategic direction of Catholic Care, ensuring that our Finances are managed effectively to support our mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Charity’s financial strategy, planning and reporting
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board and SLT
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and risk management processes are in place
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance monitoring
• Lead, support and develop the Finance team
• Contribute to the wider strategic development of the Charity
• Promote and uphold the values and ethos of Catholic Care in all areas of work

About You

We are looking for a motivated and values-driven finance professional who brings:

· A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

· Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role (or someone looking to take the next step)

· Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills

· Experience of managing and developing teams

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

· A commitment to the mission, values and ethos of Catholic Care

Experience within the charity or social care sector is desirable but not essential.

Pre-Application Discussion

Before applying for this role, it is mandatory to attend an informal discussion with our Chief Executive, either in person or via Microsoft Teams.

This is not an assessed part of the recruitment process. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to learn more about the role, our work, and the mission of Catholic Care, helping you decide whether this is the right opportunity for you.

To arrange a meeting, please contact: Charlotte Grinham

About GDI Hub

Our mission is to accelerate ideas into impact for a more just world - for disabled people, and all people. Our vision is for disability inclusion and social justice. We work towards a world without barriers to participation, where everyone has the opportunity to live a joyful life.

We are a world leading delivery and practice centre, an Academic Research Centre at UCL (University College London) and the first WHO Global Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology (AT). We work in 40+ countries, with a reach of more than 64 million people since 2016, GDI Hub develops homegrown technologies alongside new knowledge and research.

In collaboration with global partners, we deliver accelerators and market shaping initiatives - building ecosystems with a focus on low-and middle-income countries. An Academic Research Centre and a Community Interest Company, our diverse portfolio and unique set up enable rapid translation of research into practice.

Launched in 2016 as a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, our office and research lab continue to be based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, at UCL’s East London campus. GDI Hub is home to the UK Aid funded AT2030 programme which tests ‘what works’ to improve access to life- changing Assistive Technology (AT) for all.

We accelerate new solutions through innovative partnerships and multi-disciplinary thinking.

Our strategic goals include:

• Include: Create deep community leadership & engagement
• Inquire: Generate new evidence & insights.
• Incubate: Develop & test tech inspired solutions.
• Invest: Bring effective solutions to market.
• Integrate: Strengthen systems to make inclusion a reality.
• Impart: Educate & learn from change makers

Role Purpose

GDI Hub CIC is seeking an experienced PA/ Team Assistant to provide high-level support to its CEO and Academic Director as well as support the wider team.

The successful candidate will enable the CEO and Academic Director to be more effective by providing proactive administrative, communication, and operational support. The role will act as a key coordination point across the organisation, ensuring priorities are managed, diaries are coordinated, and that the CEO and Academic Director’s time is used strategically.

In addition, the candidate will also support the wider GDI Hub CIC team, particularly Operations, Comms and Project Delivery.

Across all elements of the role, the successful candidate will need to work with multiple colleagues and balance competing priorities. Responsibilities will include diary and time management, handling written communication, arranging national and international travel and logistics, event coordination, administrative support, and meeting and document preparation.  This role will work closely with members of the GDI Hub team, with some interactions with external partners, collaborators and stakeholders.

We are looking for a candidate with strong organisation, administrative and communication skills. The ability to work in a changing environment is essential, as is a coordinated approach and willingness to take on new tasks.

Successful candidates will need to be proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail.

GDI Hub values inclusion as a core business success factor. We are a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and actively seek to attract employees from diverse backgrounds and particularly welcome applications for this role from disabled people and people from all cultural and faith backgrounds. The accommodation of reasonable adjustments is business as usual for us.

The role requires one day a week in our London based offices either in Stratford on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or Euston Road.

Responsibilities

Personal assistant

• Manage complex calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings and setting reminders
• Prioritise appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts where these arise
• Ensure the CEO/Academic Directors time is used efficiently and plan for commitments in advance
• Track director credit/debit card spending and supply timely copies of receipts as required
• Collate/ process expense claims
• Monitor and manage inbox as required
• Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Travel & Logistics

• Arrange international travel, accommodation, transport and itineraries for both Directors and project staff
• Arrange travel visas for Directors
• Manage travel alterations and resolve issues promptly

Administrative Support

• Implement and maintain procedures/ administrative systems
• Support CEO/Director with line-management administration (1:1s, objective setting etc)
• Provide basic budget tracking and administration
• Maintain organised filing systems
• Draft and prepare routine correspondence
• Prepare presentations and documents
• Maintain accurate records and contact databases
• Provide IT support and troubleshooting where needed

Meeting & Document Preparation

• Assist CEO/Director with meeting prep as required
• Prepare agendas and collate meeting papers
• Take and distribute meeting notes/minutes where required
• Track actions and follow up on outstanding items

Team Assistant  

• Process staff travel claims for payment, checking receipts and sign off from line managers
• Logistical support for UK based events inc. away days for venues, travel, materials
• Logistical support for project events and workshops (UK & overseas) 
• Ad-hoc diary coordination for group events
• Contract management support; including due diligence info and evidence gathering
• Support Comms and other teams as required

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list and the need for flexibility, taking responsibility and working with other members of the team is required. The role-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within their skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. This is a description of the role as it is at present. It is the practice of GDI Hub CIC to review role profiles regularly to ensure that they relate to the role being performed. These reviews will be carried out by the line manager in consultation with the role holder.

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following criteria:  

Essential:

• Experience of providing excellent PA support to Directors
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional written communication
• Excellent judgement and discretion

Desirable:

• Experience of providing high level PA support to multiple directors
• Experience of general administration
• Experience of working in a university setting
• Interest in working for a community interest company
• Interest/ knowledge of the disability sector

Skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work effectively on numerous projects simultaneously – both independently and collaborativelyExcellent computer literacy across all Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Confident to learn new computer packages with ease (e.g. bespoke University finance systems)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of staff external individuals
• Able to understand financial information

Attributes

• Patient and supportive
• Happy to use own initiative to suggest and try new approaches
• Adaptable and resilient with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Flexible and excited to adapt to changing scenarios
• Personable and relatable
• Pride in creating streamline approaches to maximise outputs.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button describing how your skills and experience are relevant. Applications are considered as/when they come in so we encourage applying as soon as possible.  

AI Policy

GDI recognises that candidates may wish to use AI to support their job application. However, over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chance of success. AI can be used to enhance your application with regards to spelling, grammar and structure. However, the content and writing style must be your own and be reflective of your own skills and experience and personalisation is essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.

GDI does not use AI as standard to shortlist applications or select candidates for interview.

We have made every effort to make this process accessible.  However, if for any reason you find it is not, please let us know and we will make an adjustment.  We encourage early applications.

Reminder: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Come and help us make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Birmingham!

Beyond the Horizon is a Birmingham-based children’s charity supporting young people after bereavement, family breakdown, and domestic abuse. We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our small, dedicated team.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective financial management of Beyond the Horizon Charity. The role requires close attention to detail, strong analytical ability and a proactive approach to maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant financial information.

As a small but dynamic organisation with multiple income streams, including grants, donations, commissioned work and fundraising, the postholder must have previous experience of managing and reporting across varied funding sources.

This role supports both operational efficiency and strategic decision‑making by providing the CEO and Trustees with robust financial information, clear analysis, and well‑founded advice.

Please note this is a hybrid role and some office working will be required (Birmingham)