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Finance Manager 
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join the growing Reaching Higher team and bring our finance function fully in-house. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented professional who will play a pivotal role in ensuring strong financial systems, accurate reporting, and sound financial planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in financial management and governance, budgeting and forecasting, payroll and pension oversight, and the ability to provide clear strategic insight and analysis to support organisational growth and sustainability.

Purpose of this Role

Our finance functions are currently partially outsourced to an external contractor. Our income has grown significantly over the past five years and our Board have now decided to employ a Finance Manager and bring financial expertise in-house. In this new position as the Finance Manager at Reaching Higher, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and planning, payroll and pension management, and financial governance and compliance. You will support all aspects of Reaching Higher’s work and development through ensuring strong financial systems. 

You will work closely with our team to ensure that all day-to-day finance requirements are met, including accurate grant finance monitoring and reporting to multiple funders. You will also work closely with our senior leaders and board to build the charity’s financial resilience and the financial awareness of our wider team.

You will work closely with the Executive Assistant & Administrator and report to the Executive Director, as well as working closely with the Executive Team, Treasurer and wider Board. 

About Reaching Higher 

Reaching Higher is a youth organisation which works with over 2000 young people aged 9-21 each year across Croydon and surrounding boroughs. Developed in partnership with local churches, we are a youth-led charity with a Christian ethos and this role is restricted under basis of faith.We have a particular emphasis on providing mentoring support to young people and supporting their development as leaders. We have established strong links with key local, London and UK-wide organisations and our approach leads us into regular working contact with partner schools, community groups and churches.  

Please see our job specification table below for more information.

Qualification 

-AAT or Accountancy body qualified preferred, with at least 5 years’ experience

Experience

-Experience of maintaining accounting ledgers

-Experience of charity accounting & SORP principles

-Experience of a Finance Manager role 

-Experience of using Microsoft packages with excellent IT skills

-Experience of working in a small team

-Experience preparing monthly / quarterly management accounts

-Experience preparing annual statutory accounts and being involved with audit processes

-Experience managing financial operations, planning, reconciliation, reporting and analysis

-Experience of working with and co-ordinating income and expenditure across multi-project budgets

-Experience running monthly payroll 

-Knowledge of a range accounting software – preferably Xero

-An understanding of our work and the sector Reaching Higher operates in

-An understanding of good financial management and the importance of care and accuracy

-Knowledge of financial governance, including accounting regulations and best practice 

Skills

-Well organised, efficient and accurate

-Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information

-Articulate with good verbal and written communication skills – ability to work with and support non-financial officers and managers

-Ability to propose new and maintain existing controls within the organisation

-Ability to work independently on multiple projects, organise own workload and prioritise

-Ability to take responsibility for the finances of the charity, and work with the senior team to ensure financial stability and/or growth

Personal Qualities 

-Demonstrable commitment to working in ways which promote equality of opportunity

-Commitment to continuous professional development

-Confident in working alone or at home

-Strong work ethic, results-motivated and solutions-focused

-Ability to work on own initiative, be pro-active, consider implications and make decisions.

-Capable of working to tight deadlines

-Ability to take an agile, flexible and responsive approach to management and responsibilities 

-Willing to strive for quality and excellence, setting high goals and committed to continuous improvement

-Commitment to equality and diversity and an understanding of how to promote them in your work

We are looking for an organised and proactive Helpdesk Assistant to join our friendly Helpdesk team in supporting our engaged community of publishing grantmakers and data users. 

This involves acting as first-line support to grantmakers who publish their data using the 360Giving Data Standard and people who want to use grants data, responding to enquiries via email and telephone, providing guidance and supporting the smooth running of our Helpdesk function. This role also involves assisting with our engagement activities through support for communications campaigns and events and providing coordination and data support for 360Giving's consultancy services and analysis projects. 

This customer-facing and hands-on role will play a crucial part in maintaining high-quality services and support for our target audiences and key stakeholders. This new post reports to the Head of Support and Services and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data and has a passion for providing customer support and sharing their knowledge with others.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our small, friendly team in a role that will play a crucial role in delivering our goal to increase the amount, quality, and usefulness of open grants data available for informed decision-making. 

The ideal candidate will be reliable, adaptable and self-starting, with customer service experience, exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of Excel, who enjoys helping people to resolve issues. Could this be you? 

Your love for learning new things and sharing your knowledge with others will be key to ensuring that our support and services help people of all levels and technical abilities have the confidence and understanding to share and use open grants data. You'll be an excellent communicator who is comfortable answering enquiries via email or phone and supporting team members during in-person events and online workshops as required. You'll be an organised, self-motivated and customer-focused team player who is flexible and thrives working in varied roles as part of a small team. Most importantly, you'll have a passion for helping people to develop the knowledge and skills needed to publish and use open grants data and be committed to 360Giving's mission.

Note: this is a remote-based role requiring regular travel to London.

All applicants must be UK based and within commutable distance to London, and be a UK Citizen or have the right to work in the UK for at least 2 years.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen to contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Senior Leadership team by having oversight, management, and responsibility for Pecan’s financial functionality, and promoting and sustaining the organisations commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future of the individuals we serve.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 36-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

Overview

• Oversight and management of Pecan's financial planning, accounting, and reporting.
• Oversight and management of the organisations financial risk and compliance, and safeguarding of assets through effective processes and procedures.
• Oversight and management of performance and organisational data: its collection, storage, analysis and reporting. 

Finance

1. Advise and report to the Board, Chief Executive and SMT on all financial matters, including investments, reserves, financial forecasting and cashflow, financial performance and systems. 
2. Lead the financial planning for the organisation, including annual budgeting and re-forecasting as necessary and to prepare regular financial report, including management accounts, cashflow, and other reports as required by the Board, the SMT and budget holders. 
3. Provide financial information, advice and support, including training, which meets the needs of the Trustees, SMT and other staff within Pecan. In particular, work with service leads to provide all necessary financial budgeting input to funding bids and funding monitoring and reporting, ideally also upskilling the service leads in this area. 
4. Take responsibility for the day to day management and administration of the finance functions such as bank reconciliations, petty cash and donation records, accounts payables & receivables, VAT and gift aid claimed. 

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Experience of working in a senior accounting role, including budget and financial policy formulation.
• A track record of preparing management accounts and other financial reports.
• Strong financial management skills and ability (including SORP).
• Entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. 
• Strong commitment to the goals, ethos, values, and vision of Pecan, including a belief in the important of all people of different backgrounds working together and respecting and valuing each other’s contributions.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Strong experience in using Xero Accounting Software.
• Knowledge of charity law & VAT partial exemption.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising or marketing.

Please read the Job Description for more information.

Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025, 10am

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 3rd November 2025, Details TBC 

Start Date: ASAP

Coin Street Community Builders have an exciting opportunity for a Communication & Fundraising Coordinator to join our Communications team.

About the Communications & Fundraising Coordinator role 

Our Communications and Engagement team promotes our vibrant neighbourhood and the impact of our work across South Bank, and supports fundraising through storytelling, engagement, and campaigns that inspire support. The Communications and Fundraising Co-ordinator will provide support to the communications team by creating engaging content for a range of audiences both internally and externally and supporting our fundraising campaigns and projects.

As our new Communications & Fundraising Coordinator, you will 

• Support communications, marketing, and fundraising plans to boost awareness and engagement in Coin Street’s work campaigns. 

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders and the public through engaging content (e.g. newsletters, social media, web, and print). 

• Assist with design and production of creative materials (e.g. posters, flyers, and booklets). 

• Help with fundraising and partnerships by researching opportunities, preparing applications, maintaining records, and providing admin support.

• Contribute to planning and promoting fundraising and volunteering initiatives, creating content and strengthening relationships.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following 

• Experience in marketing, communications, PR, fundraising, or bid writing. 

• Strong copywriting and content creation skills, including social media. 

• Knowledge of social media platforms, experience in fundraising or charity income generation, and skills in design or video editing using tools like Canva, InDesign, or similar are desirable but not essential. 

About Coin Street Community Builders 

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.  

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.  

We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.  

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

Contract   

Fixed term (6 months), Full time (35 hours per week) 

Salary   

£30,000 per annum 

Extras 

• Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff. 

• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution). 

• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.   

• Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs. 

• Commitment to training and development. 

To Apply   

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including those looking to take the next step in their career or explore a new direction.

Closing Date   

Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check.   

Vision: Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Main purpose of job: To ensure Home-Start's Southwark’s finance and operations systems best meet the needs of the organisation, enabling us to provide the best possible support to families with children under 5 in Southwark and Lewisham. 

Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Tameside. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Tameside. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.  

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service

• 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution

• Salary sacrifices pension scheme

• Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)

• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc

• 24/7 Employee Assistance programme

• Access to remote counselling service

• Paid Disability Leave

• Paid compassionate Leave

• Home Working Allowance 

Support with continuous professional development  

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development 

Personal Development Plans

How are staff supported to work remotely?  

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs). 

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: 00:00 on 02/11.2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Proposed Interview dates: November 2025

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.

As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation.

The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an interim Development Assistant on a part-time basis. This role will provide general administrative support to the Fundraising Appeals and Membership teams; including but not limited to supporting the Membership phone lines for incoming membership and ticketing queries, manage the fundraising inbox for incoming donation messages, assisting with ticket allocations for Patron members during their priority booking period and writing meaningful thank you letters to donors to appeals.

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal communication skills and a helpful manner, with an enthusiasm for and the ability to communicate fluently about the artistic work of the RBO. They will be a team player, who can quickly build relationships with colleagues and guests. You will have:

• Strong written communication skills across email, digital and print channels
• Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with donors, members, and stakeholders
• Experience working with databases, including accurate data entry and extracting data for mail merges and reports
• A commitment to delivering a first-rate experience to supporters (transferable customer service experience will be highly regarded)
• The ability and interest to gain an understanding of UK fundraising landscape, fundraising methods and processes
• Experience of processing Direct Debits (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate looking to develop their skills in a world leading arts fundraising team. Prior knowledge of our art forms is not essential but the ability and desire to learn quickly is.

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 24th October 2025

Donor Support Officer (Maternity Cover)

Location: Centre of the Earth, 42 Norman Street, Birmingham, B18 7EP  

Salary: £19,656 per annum, based on 30 hours/week (pro-rata of £24,822 FTE). Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Hours: 30 hours per week  

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Application Deadline: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis (Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible).   

Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are not a visa-sponsoring organisation.  

About the Role

The Donor Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the Trust’s ambitions to grow and diversify its membership base. This includes providing efficient administration for individual and corporate donors, delivering high-quality customer service, and helping to strengthen member relationships through proactive engagement and milestone recognition. The role directly contributes to the success of the Trust’s urban nature conservation work by ensuring a positive and seamless experience for supporters.

You’ll be based at the Wildlife Trust’s Head Office at Centre of the Earth, 42 Norman Street, Birmingham, B18 7EP, with some work at our EcoPark site in Small Heath and occasional travel across the region and nationally. 

Key responsibilities

 ·Provide administrative support for membership recruitment and fundraising campaigns such as upgrade campaigns, lead generation campaigns and fundraising appeals.

· Accurate data entry into the Trust’s CRM database, including communication records and changes to payment details, changes to Direct Debits information, gift aid declaration, contact information and marketing preferences. 

· Prepare contact lists of new members and lapsed members, to either complete or coordinate welcome/leaver calls as appropriate

· Provide professional and high-quality customer service when communicating with prospective or active member and donor enquiries including via telephone and by monitoring the membership and other inboxes.

· Complete membership renewal processes including the handling of payment by cheques, cash and credit/debit card payments.

· Collate and issue new member welcome letters, welcome packs and Direct Debit confirmation letters in a timely fashion.

· Issue written and / or oral ‘thank you’ communications to members and donors.

· Stock management of member magazine resources and place orders with suppliers.

· Raise purchase orders for commission-based membership recruitment and process clawback claims accordingly.

· Support with the co-ordination and administration of member-only events such as AGM.

· Comply with the Trusts’ Data Protection Policy and ensuring confidentiality of all donor data.

· Maintain awareness of trends in the fundraising sector – particularly membership.

About You

· Highly organised with excellent attention to detail 

· Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment 

· Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook 

· Strong communication skills and able to work independently 

· Experience in the charity sector is desirable 

What We Offer

· A chance to make a real impact in local communities and the natural environment 

· A supportive and inclusive team culture 

· Flexible working arrangements 

· Opportunities for professional development 

How to Apply

We are interviewing suitable candidates on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. For more information or to apply, visit our website or contact us directly.  

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic. 

Coeliac UK is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to join our dedicated fundraising team.

Job Title: Fundraising Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 35 hours p/w
Location: Office based, High Wycombe
Salary: General Admin (GA6) £24,293 - £25,571 depending on experience
Benefits: 36 days holiday (including bank holidays and our three-day Christmas closure), enhanced parental leave, private counselling service, professional development opportunities
Closing Date: 20th October 2025

In this vital role, you will help support our fundraisers and donors, ensuring they have an excellent experience while contributing to our mission to ensure no life is limited by coeliac disease. Whether it’s sending fundraising packs, managing supporter data, or providing warm and professional responses to enquiries, you’ll play a key part in helping Coeliac UK achieve its income goals and grow its fundraising community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the fundraising team, including sending fundraising packs and processing donations.
• Respond to supporter queries via phone, email, and web with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain accurate supporter data in the CRM system and ensure correct coding of donations from platforms such as JustGiving and Enthuse.
• Prepare thank-you letters, certificates, and merchandise to support fundraisers and events.
• Assist with the organisation of fundraising events, including logistics and supporter engagement.
• Manage incoming post, Gift Aid declarations, and maintain stock levels for shop and event materials.

About You:

We are looking for a friendly, detail-oriented team player with strong communication and organisational skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in customer or supporter care roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

About Coeliac UK:

Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.

Closing date: 20th October 2025 (early applications may be reviewed as received)

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Fundraising Administrator, Supporter Care Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Charity Administrator, or Development Assistant.

Coeliac UK is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant, employee or volunteer receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

No agencies please.

The Company seeks an experienced Project Manager to work with our Founder Fiona Laird to manage the Regeneration Theatre Company through its next stages of fundraising and delivery.

This is a newly created part-time, fixed term freelance contract for an experienced, motivated and committed manager.

Key responsibilities

1. Outreach Offer:  To build and develop our Outreach Offer with engaged key delivery partners; to pursue new outreach partner possibilities; and to manage the development of the outreach offer and delivery methods with the Outreach Lead, Principal Actor, and Artistic Director.

2. Fundraising:  To raise funds in conjunction with the Director and freelance Fundraiser, and in particular manage the P/T freelance Fundraiser in planning and delivering donor approaches and fundraising events; any grant applications and other funding opportunities.

3. Donor Network: To maintain positive and appropriately timed communications with current - and incoming -donors and supporters to ensure they remain committed, and develop them as ambassadors for the project.

4. PR and Communications:  To ensure high quality social media and website comms around the project and its activities.

5. Finance & Budgeting: To oversee and develop our Budget and appropriate financial records and reporting requirements for the Outreach delivery, Donors and other funds, in line with the Directors, and our Freelance Accountant; manage cashflow, accounts and all company accounting requirements.

6. Governance: To manage and develop any required Policies and Procedures for the project. To oversee the project in its new governance structure in consultation with the Director.

7. To manage the Project’s P/T freelance Administrator, Outreach Lead and Principal Actor.

The role works to Founder/Director Fiona Laird.

Person Spec

· Proven track record of project managing for a not-for-profit/social enterprise project

· Proven experience managing freelance, part time staff for positive outcomes

· Experience managing budgets and accounting processes

· Experience working with managing Founder/Directors

· An interest in theatre as an instrument for personal and societal positive change

Contract

12 month fixed term contract initially; with mutual review after 6 months.

6/8 days per month TBA. 

Remote working with some in person meetings with the company – and with funding opportunities. £200 - £250 per day. Role has potential to develop dependent on progress of the company. 

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Service in Havering.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

You will be on site in Havering 5 days a week.

To work with clients with more serious mental illness, you will need to be comfortable supporting people who have experienced / are experiencing serious mental health challenges, as well as possibly other serious difficulties in their lives. Although you will receive full training and support, it's important you are aware of the potential impact this may have on your own mental wellbeing.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

You bring strong experience and knowledge of mental health and employment support, with a clear understanding of how to assist individuals in finding, returning to, or retaining meaningful employment. Your background in health or social care settings equips you with practical insight into supporting people with mental health conditions, and you are familiar with evidence-based employment models such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS). You are committed to promoting employment retention, maintaining fidelity to IPS principles, and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable vocational outcomes.

Your communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to build rapport quickly and communicate effectively with clients, employers, and partner agencies across all levels. You are confident in presenting services and developing strong professional relationships, helping to raise awareness of employment support and create collaborative, solution-focused partnerships that benefit clients.

You also demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative abilities, with a proven track record in managing time efficiently, coordinating diaries, and prioritising competing demands within a results-oriented environment. Your structured approach and attention to detail ensure that all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with service targets and quality standards.

When will I be working?

You will be working Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Our People Operations Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of our people processes, systems, and administration, ensuring that they are fully fit for purpose. Reporting to the People Director, you will be joining a highly supportive and friendly People Team, committed to working together to provide a high-quality and responsive service to the organisation.

While your main focus will be our UK people operations, you will also engage with our country offices around the world, developing an understanding of their people operations and working with them to maximise efficiency across the organisation.

The role is varied including optimising people processes and systems, managing and developing our global HRIS, configuring and rolling-out new systems/modules (e.g. global ATS, UK payroll), overseeing UK and international payroll administration and UK pension and benefits, managing our UK business sponsorship licence and sponsor duties, ensuring a high-quality information and reporting service to internal stakeholders, and working on global people projects and initiatives.

You will have substantial experience managing people operations at a similar level, developing, implementing and managing systems, processes and administration relating to all stages of the employee life-cycle. You will be comfortable configuring, managing and maintaining a HRIS. You will have a thorough understanding of UK payroll processes and UK pension regulations, as well as a thorough understanding of UK employment and immigration law. Experience as a SMS Level 1 User is desirable and experience managing a global HRIS would be an advantage.

You will have excellent people management skills and will enjoy collaborating and consulting with colleagues around the globe to understand their needs as we strive for continuous improvement. Your interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build effective and productive working relationships with colleagues at all levels across Fauna & Flora.

You will have a methodical and rigorous approach to work and a meticulous attention to detail. Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills are also essential, as is knowledge of data protection legislation and fluency in spoken and written English.

If you meet these requirements, align with our values and are looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. You will be joining an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 November 2025. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 10 November 2025.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission.  We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.  We help more than 25,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels.  Since 2008 we have been encouraging participation and achievement in sport, improving health and wellbeing, providing and enhancing education and promoting equality and diversity. 

We care about our community; we care about our people.  We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, enthusiastic self-starter to join our Finance team in the role of Finance Assistant. 

Our values underpin everything we deliver as a charity you will be responsible for modelling these values through yourself and your work.  Alignment to our values is key to being successful in this role, along with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. 

You will assist and support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of financial and administrative processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties including bank reconciliations, invoicing, expense processing, and customer account management. 

To be successful in this role you will possess at least one year’s experience within a busy finance environment, alongside strong Excel skills and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.

In return we can offer: 

• Workplace pension scheme 

• Cash Health Plan including 24 hour EAP, GP service, health related discounts and a discount shopping scheme 

• Life Assurance scheme (minimum 3x salary benefits) 

• Annual leave of 20 days per year (excluding bank holidays), increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days per year (pro-rata) 

• Christmas Shutdown (in addition to annual leave) 

• Training & Development opportunities 

• Complimentary season tickets for Derby County Football Club (x2 tickets) 

• 20% discount in DCFC Megastore 

HR Generalist

The HR Generalist is an exciting role within the HR & Operations team, supporting the delivery of a first-class employee experience at Youth Zone. Reporting to the Head of HR & Operations, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of HR services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring policies and processes are up to date, and acting as a trusted and approachable point of contact for staff and managers.

If you are passionate about people, workplace culture, and making a difference, then we want to hear from you!

Position: HR Generalist
Location: London W12 7TF (Hybrid – 1 day a week from home)
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week or 30 hours (4 days)
Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), with the potential to become permanent
 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 20th October 2025
Interviews: Monday 27th October 2025

About the Role

This is an exciting time at Youth Zone, with our first year of opening already making a big impact in the community. As HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in helping shape the organisation’s culture and people experience. You will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and learning & development, while also co-delivering on key HR projects such as engagement, diversity, and wellbeing initiatives.

You will need to be proactive, organised, and confident in balancing operational delivery with improvements that strengthen employee experience. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on building relationships, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven charity making a difference for young people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage recruitment and onboarding, ensuring inclusive practices and great candidate experience.
• Lead on HR administration including contracts, HRIS updates, absence tracking, and reporting.
• Support managers with employee relations including performance, grievances, and disciplinaries.
• Collaborate on engagement, wellbeing, and DEI initiatives across the organisation.
• Process payroll data in collaboration with Finance and external providers.
• Support learning & development opportunities and contribute to shaping WEST’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

About You

You will bring proven HR experience and be ready to take ownership across a variety of people-focused areas. You’ll have excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of employment law, and be confident in working with managers and employees alike.

You will also have:

• Experience as a HR Generalist or similar role.
• Knowledge of UK & European employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes.
• Confidence in handling employee relations matters with discretion.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or currently working towards).

About the Organisation

Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people.

This is a vital charity that makes a huge difference in levelling the playing field for young people in West London, and you can be part of that journey.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  Ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

You may have experience in areas such as HR, Human Resources, HR Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Officer, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, HR Administration, HR Administrator, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Officer, People and Culture Officer, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Recruitment and HR Coordinator, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.