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Caritas Social Action Network
Policy and Public Affairs Officer (maternity leave)
Location: office in London, with mostly working from home, regular travel in England and Wales, and rare travel overseas.
Contract: full-time, to cover a team member’s maternity leave
Salary: £30,00
Closing date: Tuesday 26 May at 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 11 June in person, in London
CSAN is the official agency of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice affecting people who live in England and Wales. We’re facing a steep rise in poverty and significant pressures on social, economic and church resources. Currently, the Church is called to raise a prophetic voice against poverty and the rhetoric of division and work for the building of a more just society.
Over the last 20 years, CSAN has built up a network of 50 diocesan and direct service charities with a combined annual spend on social mission estimated at £400m, excluding the work of schools and religious congregations. Our members build up local community life in diverse ways, and many of them support individuals in difficulty, including with housing, prison and detention, social isolation, ill-health, violence, disability, employment, care, therapeutic and welfare support.
The key responsibilities of the post are:
1. To scan the social policy environment to capture developments in legislation, consultation papers and Bills relevant to the Caritas network for the purpose of comprehensive tracking and briefing.
2. To deliver an effective programme of Catholic advocacy and political campaigns that contributes to the common good, with particular attention to the priorities of the dignity of workers, child poverty, social care and end of life; supporting and connecting well with the team’s other activities, and where possible with the CSAN membership’s priorities,
3. To draft campaign and advocacy materials for the range of media channels used by CSAN and support the CEO in engaging with the press and approaches from campaigning organisations including contributing to CSAN’s social media networks.
4. To provide admin support and contribute to CSAN’s Alliances as required, especially the Advocacy Alliance and the Criminal Justice Alliance with information and education on policy and legislation.
5. To ensure that our advocacy is consistent with the Bishops’ understanding of the Church’s role in society and supports the priorities of the Bishops’ Conference, especially the Department for Social Justice.
6. To act as a conduit of information and communication between the Bishops’ Conference and the CSAN members, under the guidance of the CEO, assisting CBCEW where possible in gathering information and the lived experience of poverty.
7. To develop and contribute to practice materials for the network, especially in the areas of campaigning, advocacy, social policy and formation for mission.
8. To oversee monitoring of the Catholic press and relevant wider networks for relevant articles, developments and campaigns.
9. To support the general work of CSAN as required by the CEO, including leading in the development and organisation of the charity in specific areas subject to skills and experience.
The work of the small national team requires a high level of integrity and teamwork, respect for and capacity to navigate complex civil and church contexts at pace, and a stable commitment to personal formation and training. Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer (maternity leave) will bring a professional track record of relevant research and analysis, production of compelling communications, and diligent administration. A satisfactory basic DBS check and references are required.
CSAN is a member of Caritas Internationalis, one of the largest humanitarian networks in the world, with national agencies in over 160 countries, and among the most successful examples of organised Catholic social action in modern times.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Senior Finance Officer is a broad new role reporting to the Head of Finance. It provides a brilliant opportunity to learn and develop through contributing to most areas of our small finance team’s work including month-end close, payment run process, finance system administration, monthly budget-holder reporting, year end and audit, fundraising support and investments and banking administration.
We are looking for a part qualified accountant or equivalent who can bring a good understanding of bookkeeping and double entry. As a role covering broad areas, you will also need a demonstrable understanding of charity accounting technicalities and recommended practice, ideally gained from working in the sector. With a high level of attention to detail, you should be proficient in the use of finance systems, with Advanced Excel skills, and an interest in utilising AI.
The role includes interaction at all levels, including senior management and our trustee board and requires skills to communicate finance to non-finance stakeholders and good written skills.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week, with a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
A Basic DBS check will be required for this role.
Closing Date: 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: First interview will be held in-person on Monday 15 June, with second interview held on 18 June.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Operations Coordinator
Location: Hybrid (London office and home)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Four–day working week (32hours)
Reporting to: Head of Operations & Strategy
Salary: £30,000
About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
The Role
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Operations Coordinator to support the smooth running of the organisation.
This is a varied role at the heart of a small charity, spanning governance, HR, finance and operations. You’ll work closely with the Head of Operations & Strategy and support colleagues across the organisation to ensure systems, processes and compliance run effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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Support board and governance processes, including meetings and record-keeping
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Provide HR and finance administration, including recruitment coordination and invoice/expense processing
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Help manage day-to-day operations, including office coordination, IT and suppliers
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Act as Health & Safety Coordinator
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Support data processes alongside the Data Manager
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Contribute to cross-team projects and general organisational support
About You
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Experience in an administrative or operations role (charity or small organisation desirable)
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Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
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Proactive, reliable and collaborative
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Strong communication skills and discretion with confidential information
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Comfortable working across a broad and varied remit
Experience in HR, finance, governance or CRM systems is helpful but not essential.
Working for Spinal Research
We are a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to advancing research and improving outcomes for people living with spinal cord injury. We offer a supportive and inclusive culture, opportunities for connection and development, and a four-day working week to support wellbeing and flexibility.
Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to work for Spinal Research, and why you would be a good fit for the role.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The COO will translate BLiM's mission and strategy and ensure its well-run, properly resourced, with its ambitious day-to-day delivery. You will free the CEO to focus on strategic leadership and external influence by owning operations, people management, financial oversight and internal systems.
The COO will be a senior leader who shapes organisational culture, makes operational decisions, manages complex stakeholder relationships and drives the performance of a passionate, high-commitment team. You will be the person the organisation looks to when it needs clarity, stability and momentum.
The COO joins at a moment of leadership transition following the departure of BLiM's co-founder and Director of Operations.
Why Join Us:
Black Lives in Music (BLiM) is a not-for-profit dedicated to advancing racial equity across the UK music industry. We amplify the voices of Black artists, music professionals and communities; drive systemic change; and hold the industry accountable for meaningful progress. Through research, advocacy, programming and strategic partnerships, BLiM creates the conditions for Black talent to thrive.
BLiM has published ground-breaking research including the Being Black in the UK Music Industry report, produced the UK's first Black classical music festival in Classically Black, influenced government policy on live music licensing, and built a network of over 100 partner organisations across the four nations. BLiM is now entering a new phase of its development, with a strengthened leadership team, a Target Operating Model designed to carry the organisation beyond its founding era, and an ambition to become the UK's most influential voice for racial equity in music.
Person Specification
Essential
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Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally as a COO, Head of Operations or Director of Operations in a charity, social enterprise or purpose-driven organisation.
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Demonstrable track record of building and improving operational infrastructure: systems, processes, policies and ways of working that make organisations more effective and resilient.
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Proven people management experience, including line management of senior staff, performance development, recruitment and team culture-building.
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Strong financial literacy, including experience of budget management, grant compliance, financial reporting and working with a board finance function.
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Experience of leading or supporting governance processes, including board reporting, risk management and compliance.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex operational information into clear, accessible reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
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A genuine, demonstrable commitment to racial equity and an understanding of the specific systemic barriers faced by Black professionals, artists and communities.
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The emotional intelligence and interpersonal skill to lead with care, build trust quickly and navigate complex relationships under pressure.
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The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a small, fast-paced, mission-driven organisation where the work is varied, the stakes are high and no day is the same.
Desirable
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Experience of working in or with the music industry, creative industries or arts and culture sector.
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Familiarity with Arts Council England funding frameworks, charity law and the regulatory environment for non-profit organisations.
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Experience of implementing or managing a CRM system, project management platform or other operational technology.
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Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) frameworks and how to embed inclusive practice into operational systems and culture.
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Experience of leading an organisation through a period of significant change, transition or growth.
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An existing network within the UK music sector, creative industries or racial equity and social justice space.
At BLiM, we're interviewing on a rolling basis, so we'd encourage you to apply sooner rather than later!
To be considered for a first interview, please include a Cover Letter with your application. This initial conversation will be relaxed and informal, and we'll take you through the full interview process together so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.
To drive transformational, systemic change across the UK music sector, ensuring every person regardless of background.
About the role:
Porchlight is dedicated to supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental health, and poverty. Our donors are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a strategic and visionary Supporter Development Manager to lead our individual giving and legacy programmes at a pivotal moment for the charity.
While you will be based at our Canterbury office (with a required attendance of every Tuesday to collaborate with the team), you will also benefit from our hybrid working policy.
You will lead on understanding our audiences and developing compelling donor journeys that build long-term, sustainable relationships. You will provide essential leadership, overseeing the individual giving budget and KPIs while line-managing the Senior Individual Giving Officer and Data Co-ordinator to ensure the highest standards of donor care. You will also play a vital role in planning and delivering bold, multi-channel campaigns that generate essential income, grow our donor base and bring our cause to life.
Working closely with the wider Fundraising and Communications teams, you will act as a spokesperson for our mission, turning data-driven insights into impactful action. Whether you are designing a new fundraising product, overseeing campaign performance reports, or ensuring our database management meets the highest regulatory standards, your work will directly empower our supporters to help us change lives.
The role requires:
- Managerial and Fundraising Expertise: You have a minimum of three years’ experience in a project management or direct line-management role, with a proven track record of meeting financial targets and KPIs.
- Administrative and Analytical Excellence: You are confident using digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge to manage complex data, track campaign activity, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Gift Aid regulations.
- Strategically-Minded and Creative: You have a strong understanding of donor journeys, digital marketing channels, and how to create products and messages that inspire long-term loyalty.
- Organised and Adaptable: You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and are willing to work flexibly, including occasional unsocial hours, to support fundraising initiatives and events.
- Impact Reporting: Using the Raiser’s Edge database to track progress against KPIs, manage donor data hygiene, and ensure every supporter is thanked personally.
Role details:
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Location type: On-site / hybrid working.
Contract type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 8th June 2026
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
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This role is being advertised as a Receptionist however the successful applicant will be employed as a Client Care Coordinator.
⌚ Hours: 37.5 hours per week (with the occasional Saturday)
We are looking for a compassionate and professional Client Care Coordinator to join our supportive team. This is a rewarding customer-facing role where you will support clients both in person and over the phone, providing reassurance, clear information, and a calm, empathetic approach during what can often be sensitive or challenging situations. We are seeking someone who is confident working with the general public and passionate about delivering exceptional care and support.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous customer-facing experience, ideally working directly with the general public
- Strong communication skills with the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional in difficult or emotional situations
- A caring, approachable nature and a genuine desire to support others
Full training and ongoing support will be provided, along with great transport links, on-site parking, and only one Saturday shift every two months.
Interviews for successful candidates will take place on Friday, 29th May.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:
Financial & Rewards: Aviva pension (up to 5% employer contribution), Blue Light Card discounts (4,000+ perks), Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loan, and long-service recognition rewards.
Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance: Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave, 24/7 GP access and EAP via Westfield Health, an extra day off for your birthday, accredited Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a national employee recognition programme.
Learning & Career Development: Clear career pathways, paid training and development, accredited apprenticeships, and learning agreements to support your professional growth.
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We're looking for a dynamic, highly organised Individual Giving & Engagement Officer to support the delivery of our broad recruitment and stewardship programme for 1 year fixed-term contract. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is collaborative, detail-orientated and purpose-driven, who wants to help us work towards making pregnancy safer and help more families bring their babies' home.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering impactful, multi-channel fundraising campaigns that inspire supporters and drive income. Working closely with the Individual Giving & Engagement team, you’ll help deliver donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship activity, ensuring our supporters feel valued and engaged at every stage of their journey.
You’ll work across a wide-ranging programme including appeals, in-memory giving, supporter communications, legacy activity and digital engagement. From coordinating campaigns and updating supporter journeys, to analysing performance and supporting financial processes, this is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same.
We’re looking for someone who can balance creativity with strong organisation, enjoys working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and is motivated by making a real difference. If you have a background in fundraising or marketing, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for purpose-driven work, we’d love to hear from you.
Application deadline: 1 June
Interview dates:
- First interviews: week commencing Monday 8 June (online)
- Second interviews: week commencing Monday 15 June
For a full overview of the role, please see the Recruitment Pack for a detailed job description and responsibilities.
About the Role
The Business Development Officer will play a dynamic and influential role within Sands’ Partnerships & Philanthropy team, helping to shape the charity’s growing presence across corporate, commercial, and digital landscapes. You’ll contribute directly to our income generating ambitions by uncovering new opportunities, building a healthy prospect pipeline, and supporting outreach that amplifies Sands’ profile across professional and online networks.
This role offers an exciting blend of creativity, insight gathering, and hands‑on development work. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to elevate Sands’ visibility - including helping to craft engaging digital content, develop compelling partnership assets, and support targeted online marketing initiatives. With the space to work proactively and take ownership of your projects, you’ll play a meaningful part in strengthening our corporate partnerships and creating foundations for long‑term, high‑impact relationships.
Main Purpose of the Job
- To contribute to the growth of Sands’ commercial and strategic partnerships by generating high-quality research, intelligence, and insight to support prospect acquisition and cultivation.
- To develop and maintain a healthy, diverse pipeline of corporate, commercial, and strategic prospects through structured research, qualification, and profiling.
- To support outreach, digital engagement, and online marketing activity to increase awareness of Sands’ partnership opportunities and drive inbound interest.
- To provide essential administrative and operational support for database management, data compliance, and reporting.
- To support the development of compelling proposals, pitch materials, development assets and case studies that reflect the needs and priorities of Sands and resonate with potential partners.
Principal Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Prospect Research & Pipeline Development
- Conduct structured research to identify new prospective partners across multiple sectors, including retail, leisure, wellbeing, transport, and corporate services.
- Build detailed prospect profiles, including organisational background, alignment potential, decision-makers, and partnership opportunities.
- Maintain and update a robust cross industry prospect pipeline, ensuring all prospects are accurately categorised and tracked.
- Undertake competitor and sector analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities, supporting Sands’ strategic positioning.
- Map networks and connections (internal and external) to support the expansion of Sands’ business development reach.
2. Outreach, Marketing & Engagement Support
- Support initial outreach to prospective partners, including email approaches, LinkedIn engagement, and follow-up communications.
- Support the planning and delivery of targeted online marketing activity to increase organisational visibility among corporate audiences.
- Develop engaging content for outreach - such as partner briefs, email templates, and introductory decks.
- Collaborate with the Engagement and Communications teams to ensure all external messaging reflects Sands’ brand and partnership priorities.
3. Database, Reporting & Administration
- Maintain accurate, GDPR compliant records on Sands’ CRM, ensuring all research, outreach and cultivation activity are fully logged and auditable.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards to support team activity planning and income forecasting.
- Track deadlines for proposals, reporting, stewardship requirements, and internal consultations.
- Support due diligence checks for all new prospects and record documentation in line with Sands’ ethical and data protection policies.
4. Partnership Materials, Proposals & Case Studies
- Support the creation of high-quality partnership assets, including pitch decks, proposals, stewardship packs, and impact summaries.
- Collate relevant organisational information and stories to support the development of compelling case studies.
- Work with internal colleagues to gather content on Sands’ programmes, events, research, and family stories to support tailored partnership pitches.
- Assist with developing template materials for more efficient proposal creation.
5. Internal Collaboration & Organisational Support
- Work closely with the Commercial Business Development Lead to coordinate new business activity and support cultivation of prospective corporate relationships.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Engagement, Communications, Events, Fundraising and Services to ensure partnership opportunities are strategically aligned.
- Support the planning and delivery of cultivation events, webinars, and online briefings for corporate audiences.
We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.


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The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust protects, maintains and enhances the unique character of Hampstead Garden Suburb - an internationally important example of early 20th-century town planning and architecture.
The Architectural Support Officer plays a central role in this work. You will support the day-to-day operation of the Trust’s consent process, helping applicants and their advisers with applications, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring decisions are communicated clearly, professionally and with authority.
This is a varied role combining administration, public-facing work and exposure to architecture and conservation. It would suit someone with an interest in the built environment and heritage who enjoys detailed work and engaging with the public.
The role supports a high volume of applications across the Suburb and is central to the Trust’s day-to-day operation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Architectural and technical support
- Support the architectural team in reviewing applications, including preparing summaries and assisting with research and policy.
- Maintain a strong working understanding of the Trust’s Design Guidance and relevant policies.
- Assist applicants in understanding how proposals align with the Trust’s requirements while being clear about the Trust’s role and the limits of advice that can be provided.
- Attend occasional site visits with colleagues to view properties and proposals.
- There will be opportunities to contribute to talks and events, depending on interests and experience.
Application and consent process
- Manage the administration of applications for Trust consent, ensuring they are registered, validated and processed efficiently.
- Act as a first point of contact for applicants and their advisers, providing clear guidance on process and requirements.
- Calculate and process application fees; raise invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
- Notify neighbours and manage consultation processes in line with Trust procedures.
- Prepare and issue decision letters and consent documentation.
- Track applications through each stage of the process, ensuring deadlines and actions are monitored and progressed.
Committee and governance support
- Prepare and circulate papers for Plans Committee and Trust Council.
- Take clear and accurate minutes and support follow-up actions.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and recommendations.
Records and systems
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of applications, decisions and property information.
- Support ongoing improvements to record-keeping, processes and digital systems.
- Ensure documentation is well organised, accessible and compliant with Trust requirements.
Team and office contribution
- Respond to general enquiries from residents by phone, email and in person.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the Trust office.
- Undertake any other duties relevant to the role as required.
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Make a real impact in South Kilburn! The OK Club is hiring a CEO to manage and lead the organisation as we continue to develop our presence and impact in our neighbourhood.
Thanks to funding from John Lyon’s Charity, we’re looking for a visionary leader, who is motivated by their Christian faith and who can inspire and equip our team and work with us to develop and deliver our strategic development plan. If you’re someone who loves young people and community, and is passionate about seeing people flourish, we want to hear from you!
Started by students and graduates of Oxford University (hence the OK in our name - Oxford Kilburn) The OK Club has been providing activities for children and young people for the past 60 years and we have exciting plans for our next phase of development.
As well as continuing our programme of youth and children’s activities, over the last couple of years we have also expanded our provision to make the club building available to the wider community. Taking an asset based approach, our Community Animator enabled us to open our doors and connect in a new way with our neighbours.
As CEO you will be responsible for overseeing three key areas -
- our youth & children’s work,
- our community engagement, and
- our building.
Applicants will have proven experience of leadership in a charity or community context. The ability to work positively with young people is essential, and experience of managing a building and budgets is also important.
Our funding from John Lyon is initially for three years but we anticipate that, with a brilliant new CEO our funding will grow to make the post sustainable.
The OK Club is located in South Kilburn, North West London. We currently find ourselves in the middle of a building site (quite literally) and that our neighbourhood is changing drastically. Brent Council are continuing their massive regeneration project - demolishing all existing tower blocks and replacing them with new ones, with a greater number of housing units. While much around us is changing, our desire to support children and young people with play and development opportunities is as strong as ever.
The OK Club currently has:
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A part time Youth Work Development Officer who oversees our youth work programme.
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A part time Building Manager.
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A part time Community Animator.
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A part time Children's Worker.
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Four interns (two full time and two part time, shared with churches), usually from abroad on gap year schemes.
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Christian Holt House which can accommodate up to five further individuals who live as part of the missional community and are required as part of their tenancy to contribute to Club activities.
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A small but important number of volunteers are recruited from among parents and the community generally. We are keen to grow this team, particularly with older young people and other members of the local community.
Our site contains the following facilities:
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A sports hall
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3 x activity spaces
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A kitchen
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Garden
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Two upper floors which are currently rented out to other organisations.
We have been funded by Brent Council to renovate our Sports Hall and have ambitious plans for our whole site development in the coming years.
The work of the OK Club is overseen by a Management Committee (Trustees) who meet every two months, and the post will be Line Managed by one of the Trustees.
Inclusion & Diversity:
The OK Club strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background.
Safer Recruitment:
The OK Club is a Safe Recruiter and will require all applicants to undergo a DBS disclosure as well as taking three references. A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to working for us but must be declared on application.
Timetable: (subject to amendment)
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Post advertised - 18th May 2026
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Closing Date - 7th June 2026
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Shortlisting will take place in the following week and interviews will take place, week commencing 15th June.
The successful candidate may start as soon as they are available and appropriate checks have been carried out.
Application Process:
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Applications must be received by the deadline on our approved application form.
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Any expressions of interest received through Indeed, Charity Job or other online platforms will be sent the application form to complete and an application won’t be considered until a fully completed form is received.
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All applications will be acknowledged and considered in our shortlisting.
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Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview which will likely consist of a presentation, a task, and standard panel interview.
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The recruiting panel reserves the right to request a second interview if they feel this is appropriate.
When you are completing the application form, please pay particular attention to the essay section which is where you can tell us how you fit the criteria listed in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The chosen candidate will ideally be based in Hertfordshire, and any travel expenses from within the county will be covered.
This is a fixed-term contract for 9 months, with a possible 3 month extension.
About Us
Healthwatch Hertfordshire are an independent champion for people who use health and social care services. Being a values-driven organisation with a national reputation for our research and engagement work, we are here to find out what matters to local people and help ensure their views shape the support they need.
Our purpose is to help make care better for people by improving how services are run now and in the future. We have an ambitious vision to ensure that health and social care work for everyone.
The Role:
We are looking for someone who enjoys talking to people, listening to their experiences, and turning those conversations into meaningful change.
You will gather evidence from Hertfordshire residents about their experiences of health and social care services, analyse the findings, and produce clear insight driven reports that drive service improvement through insightful recommendations, and partnership with decision makers.
The broader health and social care landscape is actively changing around us, and we need someone who can work flexibly, respond to changing needs, and stay confident and calm during change – making sure our values and duties to the public are successfully delivered.
Responsibilities
- Building relationships with local residents, including those from underserved and marginalised communities
- Running focus groups, surveys, and engagement events
- Engaging with senior stakeholders (internally, NHS, county council, voluntary sector)
- Managing research and engagement projects from start to finish
- Writing clear, practical reports and insights
- Presenting findings and recommendations
Essential Criteria
- You live in or near Hertfordshire and can travel regularly across the county
- You are confident and experienced communicating with the public, diverse communities, and senior leaders
- You have experience designing and delivering research questions, running focus groups, and crafting and analysing survey data
- You can write clear, engaging reports for health and care decision makers and the broader public, drawing recommendations from the insights
Skills and Experience
- Ability to scope, design, organise, deliver, and analyse insight from focus groups and online surveys
- Experience of engaging directly with members of the public to gather insights
- Talking to people from a wide range of communities
- Good organisation and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to work collaboratively and in a flexible and agile way
If you do not meet the entire criteria but believe you have preferential experience and transferable skills, we welcome you to apply.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a tailored covering letter to Louis Eastwell of Hire Purpose, before 23:59 on Sunday 31st May 2026.
You are welcome to initially submit a CV prior to completing a covering letter.
Louis is exclusively managing this recruitment campaign and will be speaking with all longlisted candidates prior to a formal interview with Healthwatch Hertfordshire.
Application Guidance:
A tailored covering letter highlighting how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your relevant experience, skills, attributes, and your motivation for applying and supporting Healthwatch Hertfordshire’s mission.
Hire Purpose champions inclusive recruitment.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We uphold equal opportunity principles and challenge bias at every stage, partnering only with organisations that share our commitment to integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Hire Purpose is also proudly a B Corp certified business that has met B Lab UK’s high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Please submit your CV and a tailored covering letter to Louis Eastwell of Hire Purpose, before 23:59 on Sunday 31st May 2026.
You are welcome to initially submit a CV prior to completing a covering letter.
Louis is exclusively managing this recruitment campaign and will be speaking with all longlisted candidates prior to a formal interview with Healthwatch Hertfordshire.
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The Business Support Co-Ordinator is an essential member of the team, responsible for ensuring that public engagement activity is underpinned by high-quality, reliable data through careful management of the CRM. As Business Support Co‑Ordinator, you will play a vital role in enabling our Team to deliver the organisation’s strategy and charitable objectives. You’ll provide high‑quality administrative and project support across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders.
This is a varied, fast‑paced role suited to someone who enjoys accurate data collection, managing multiple priorities and contributing to meaningful social impact. We like to invest in our people; most of our staff are undertaking additional qualifications. There is the opportunity to be enrolled on level 3 qualifications relevant to the role.
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 page) by COP Friday 29th May.
In your supporting statement, we want you to answer these two questions:
How can your experience support male survivors to thrive?
How do you meet the essential elements of the person specification in the role profile? Ensure you answer ALL elements in your CV or supporting statement.
We actively encourage people to reach out if they are interested in the role for an informal discussion.
Interviews are expected to take place in person in early June, these can be online if needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a resilient and compassionate Triage and Early Intervention Officer who is motivated to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people aged 16+ affected by crime. Working within an empowerment-focused, trauma-informed framework, you will assess support needs and risk, deliver tailored short-term interventions, and maintain clear, professional boundaries at all times.
This is a part-time, office-based role located at our Plymouth office, with occasional travel across Devon and Cornwall to meet service needs. The core hours of the service are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. A range of working patterns may be considered, subject to the needs of the service, and will be discussed at interview stage.
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a Triage and Early Interventions Officer (TEIO), you will carry out comprehensive assessments of impact and risk to inform the development of individualised, structured support plans, delivered in line with VS's Service Model.
You will also contribute to the delivery of the local helpline and undertake a range of administrative duties. These include processing invoices, supporting the management of social media channels, and completing health and safety checks. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for service users referred in to the service, ensuring that comprehensive impact and risks assessments are completed
- Carry a caseload of service users who require more immediate and short term interventions, referring on those with more long term needs either internally or externally
- Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld
- Empower service users to enable them to make informed choices about their future options
- Maintain accurate and confidential case management records and contribute to monitoring information for the service
About You
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as stalking, domestic abuse, sexual offences, hate crime and anti-social behaviour
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
- Ability to use generic IT applications competently
- Administrative skills
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Keeping Young People Safe:
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Are you curious about policy and public affairs and motivated by creating real-world change? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as our Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Young Enterprise at a key moment of growth and ambition for our policy and public affairs work. As Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you’ll help shape how we champion the voices and experiences of young people, ensuring their needs are reflected in decisions about education, skills and financial capability. Working closely with the Policy Lead and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll support the development of evidence-informed policy positions and contribute to impactful influencing and engagement activity.
This role is ideal for someone who is curious about how policy is made, enjoys working with ideas and evidence, and is motivated by the chance to create real-world change for young people. You’ll gain hands-on experience across research, stakeholder engagement, campaigns and parliamentary activity, in a fast-paced and supportive environment that values learning and collaboration.
If you’re passionate about social impact, enjoy writing and organising, and want to build a career in policy, public affairs or the charity sector, this role offers a fantastic platform to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- Passionate about improving opportunities and outcomes for young people.
- Curious about policy, politics and public affairs, and keen to learn how change happens.
- A clear and confident writer who enjoys turning research and evidence into compelling messages.
- Organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Enjoy designing, organising and supporting engaging events for a range of audiences.
- Motivated by working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor developments in education, skills and related policy areas, identifying what they mean for young people and Young Enterprise’s work.
- Support the development of Young Enterprise’s policy positions through research, analysis and evidence gathering.
- Help plan and deliver public affairs and stakeholder engagement activities, including events, parliamentary briefings and meetings.
- Contribute to campaigns that aim to influence policy and raise the profile of issues affecting young people.
- Draft high-quality written outputs such as consultation responses, meeting notes, articles and social media content.
- Support policy networks and relationships, including Secretariat support for the APPG for Financial Education for Young People.
- Work closely with colleagues across programmes, research, communications and fundraising to align policy priorities and messaging.
- Coordinate the practical organisation of policy events, meetings and stakeholder communications.
A few practical things
- This is a hybrid role, with a minimum requirement to work from our London office in Brunswick Square at least 8 days per month.
- The role involves regular travel to Westminster for meetings and events, and occasional travel to other parts of the UK.
- Occasional evening and weekend work will be required for events, with time off in lieu provided.
- There are no specific physical or manual handling requirements associated with this role.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter answering the three questions below. Applications that do not directly address these questions will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 22 May 2026.
1.Interest in Young Enterprise (max 250 words)
What attracted you to Young Enterprise and the Policy and Public Affairs Officer role?
2.Experience and Achievements (max 250 words)
Tell us about your personal or professional achievements that you’re proud of which demonstrate your ability to:
a. organise an activity or event
b. manage competing priorities
c. support others
3.Skills for the Role (max 250 words)
What relevant or transferable skills and experience would you bring to this role?
Should your written application be successful, an optional informal call will be offered to discuss the role with and answer any questions you might have. Following this, an in-person interview will take place in Young Enterprise’s London Office week commencing 1 June 2026, which will include a short written task, and the potential for a follow up online interview with a few colleagues across the organisation. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
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Applications that do not directly address these questions will not be considered.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research to recruit a Research Support Officer.
Hybrid working: 1 day per week in Hammersmith, London
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000
Part-time or full-time (0.6 – 1 FTE)
The Kennedy Trust is a small but highly influential medical research charity, supporting innovative scientific research and collaboration to improve human health. Working closely with leading researchers and institutions, including the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology at the University of Oxford, the Trust plays a vital role in advancing pioneering research with real-world impact.
About the role
Reporting to the Research Programme Manager, the Research Support Officer will support the delivery of the Trust’s research funding activities, helping to ensure grant programmes run smoothly from application through to award and ongoing monitoring.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining administration, coordination and stakeholder engagement, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple projects in a small team environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating grant application and peer review processes
- Managing queries from applicants and grant holders
- Maintaining accurate grant data across CRM systems and SharePoint
- Supporting Research Committee and award panel meetings
- Assisting with post-award grant monitoring and reporting
- Supporting communications, website updates and social media content
- Providing logistical support for events and conferences
- Helping maintain relationships with key research partners
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and confident managing multiple priorities
- A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Confident using CRM systems, SharePoint or similar platforms
- Interested in research, science or the charity sector
Experience within a research funding, academic or scientific environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and is motivated by supporting research that has a meaningful impact.
For more information, please submit your CV to
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.


