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Administration Assistant
Hours: 25 hours worked over five days a week + ‘full time’ for events and meetings including evenings and weekends as needed.
Salary: £27k pro rata for 25 hours a week = £19,300 per annum.
Benefits: Contributory pension, flexible working, generous holiday allowance.
Location: Fully remote plus attending on site events and meetings as required.
About The Role:
The British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) are looking to recruit an Administration Assistant. Reporting to and working alongside the Senior Operations Manager and Conference Organiser, the responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Database and record management.
- Committee and event support.
- Correspondence and communication.
- Attending and supporting meetings and events.
- Application and membership processing.
- Website and social media administration.
- Financial administration.
About You:
We are looking for an organised, accurate and effective multitasker and team player who can demonstrate hands-on experience in various aspects of administration and planning to ensure the effective and efficient day to day operation of BESS.
You must also be a proactive, self motivated, team-worker with good communication skills who can work collaboratively with many stakeholders.
About BESS:
The British Elbow & Shoulder Society, also known as BESS is a membership organisation and registered charity, that provides education and research opportunities to upper limb orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this role as set out in the job description and can meet the requirements detailed above, then we would love to hear from you straight away as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
To apply for the role, please send your CV along with a covering email that sets out how your skills and experience would help you to meet the role specification to our recruiter.
BESS is committed to equality and creating an inclusive and diverse culture. We actively encourage applications from everyone and will help to support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support. If you have any queries or need any advice or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us.
Information about BESS and its work can be found online.
Closing date: 16 January 2026.
First Interviews (via Zoom): TBC
Please note if you have not been contacted by the end of January then your application has been unsuccessful.
No agencies please.
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This is your chance to lead the charge on impact! You will build and roll out our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework to capture the real difference we make and share it with everyone from funders to supporters.
You will be the bridge between data and impact, translating insights into compelling stories that demonstrate our outcomes whilst strengthening our programmes, partnerships, and strategic direction.
We need someone who:
- Has humanitarian or not-for-profit sector experience
- Can spot trends, distil key insights, and turn them into actionable intelligence for fundraising and programme strategy
- Is passionate about improving the lives of displaced people worldwide
- Brings sharp analytical skills to optimise how we direct resources where they're needed most
- Can communicate data-driven insights in ways that build trust and inspire action
Your work will ensure that Choose Love's resources create maximum impact for displaced communities. If you're ready to combine your analytical prowess with purpose-driven work, we'd love to hear from you!
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.

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Established in 1790, The RLF Grants Programme has helped over 6,000 writers facing financial difficulties by providing hardship grants to help cover day-to-day living costs living or unexpected bills. Working alongside the Head of Grants and fellow Grant Officer, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of applications from both new and returning writers; processing initial enquiries through to presentation to the RLF’s Grants Committee. The successful candidate will be a point of contact for beneficiaries (and their dependents), ensuring smooth delivery of the grants during the writer’s time with us.
Please note that the role involves regular contact with individuals who may be experiencing vulnerability, including those facing mental, physical, or age-related challenges.
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Hours: 37.5 hours per week (negotiable and could be job share).
Contract: Fixed-term until 31.03.27.
Location: Hertfordshire - Working from home with options to work within local authority co-located spaces and expectations that there will be regular travel across the county to SafeLives offices in London & Bristol plus other locations across the UK as required.
Benefits: Travel expenses and subsistence provided for travel away from home, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, access to Employee Assistance Programme, childcare voucher and cycle to work scheme.
Hertfordshire County Council (hereby, The Council) and the Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership (hereby, the Partnership) are committed to strengthening the response to domestic abuse across the county. It is their ambition that anyone subjected to domestic abuse has access to right support for them, at the right time. The Council believe that those with lived experience, who may also have experience of using services, should have a say in how they are designed, developed, and commissioned.
The existing Co-Production Panel forms part of the Partnership’s governance structure, acting as a critical friend across the Partnership and supporting the delivery of the County’s Partnership Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-2025. The full Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy and Strategy Plan on a Page are published on the Domestic abuse posters, leaflets and strategy section of the Herts Sunflower Website.
SafeLives have been commissioned to facilitate the Partnership’s Co-Production Panel and support the development of a network of survivors with lived experience of domestic abuse in Hertfordshire, through their Authentic Voice practice model.
Key purpose of role:
- To truly transform the response to domestic abuse, we must place the experience of survivors at the heart of everything we do.
- Supporting the organisational commitment of SafeLives, and that of the Partnership, to Authentic Voice.
- Working within the Innovation team and alongside the Partnership to develop an influential panel, a powerful approach to gathering and amplifying survivor voices, challenging ‘them and us’ attitudes, you will have the skills and values to support and engage with survivors of domestic abuse.
- Coordinating the implementation of the Authentic Voice principles, embedding co-creation throughout the work of the Partnership.
- Establishing creative ways to reach out to survivors across Hertfordshire including those who have increased vulnerability or multiple disadvantage, those who are marginalised and others who have not yet found their voice.
- Ensuring all who want to have their voice heard, are heard and that what we learn from their lived experience shapes the response to domestic abuse in Hertfordshire and nationally.
- Demonstrating the value of expertise by experience to influence all stakeholders, breaking down perceptions of ‘them and us’ and uniting voices of experts by experience to keep families safe and end domestic abuse.
Further information about the role can be found in the Job Description which includes the Person Specification.
If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9.00am on 12th January 2026.
Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026.
As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc
Please note that SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.
Compassionate Neighbours is a community-led volunteer support that enables and supports local people to be actively compassionate in their communities. Compassionate Neighbours provide social and emotional support to people with life-limiting illnesses who are socially isolated and/or lonely. They also share their knowledge and experiences of end of life, death, dying and loss and can support community members to engage with these issues.
Main Duties of the Job
Main duties of the job
- Provide leadership, management and direction to the Compassionate Neighbours Team.
- Volunteer Recruitment; all aspects of recruitment including training, supervision, support and retention. Develop and implement new volunteer roles and projects for the Compassionate Neighbours Program (CNP)
- Collaborate and contribute to the strategic direction of the CNP as member of the Compassionate Neighbours Program Board
North London Hospice is a registered charity, established in 1984, it provides specialist palliative and end of life care for patients, and support for their families and carers. We work with other health and social care professionals providing expert advice.
As well as our inpatient unit at Woodside Avenue North Finchley, our Community Palliative Care Services cover the boroughs of Barnett, Enfield and Haringey, focusing on living well with a life limiting illness, educating people to self-manage, empowering and enabling them to live a fuller, more meaningful life, and have the best of life at the end of life.
Our community teams consist of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Social work professionals delivering Patient and Family Support, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Complementary therapists and Community Outreach teams, who individually and jointly provide a range of person-centred services, group activities, practical advice, and bereavement support.
Our volunteers are key to our success and financial sustainability, their support includes the delivery of the Compassionate Neighbour Scheme where local people are enabled and supported to be compassionate in their communities giving much needed social and emotional support either of an individual need basis, or through group activities; towards the end of life to combat social isolation and loneliness.
Are you looking for a role where you can develop your HR experience while working for a leading charity?
This post is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2027.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in the role of People Advisor to play a key role in delivering outstanding HR services across the organisation. The St Mungo’s People, Culture and Inclusion team are looking to achieve a number of ambitious and compelling goals which will have a real impact on colleagues across the organisation.
You will be joining an enthusiastic team of People Advisors and Business Partners, working with managers across the organisation to provide advice on a broad range of employee relations issues, and generalist HR queries. Key responsibilities in this varied role will include:
- Overseeing a caseload of high, and low risk ER cases within designated regions of the organisation, providing advice and coaching to managers throughout the case management process.
- Providing ongoing advice and guidance to managers, to support them in managing their people well and delivering an effective service.
- Ensuring a high quality, responsive, reliable and proactive service is provided to internal customers.
- Developing your own knowledge and experience in ER and HR advice services. We pride ourselves on supporting personal development and career progression across the team.
- Undertaking HR projects to improve the quality of the service in line with organisational objectives.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
If you are an experienced HR Advisor looking for a new challenge, then this People Advisor role is a great opportunity for you to get involved with a fantastic organisation that works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- Experience of providing advice on employee relations matters within a generalist HR environment, including managing cases to resolution.
- Good time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
- Strong understanding of employment law, good management practice and stakeholder management.
- Be a qualified member of CIPD (Level 5 or 7) or have equivalent experience of working on HR issues.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 5 January 2026
Interview and assessments on: between 14-16 January 2026
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 and are currently exploring alternative office locations on the eastern edge of the City of London.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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About the Role
This is a unique role that connects Learning and Development (L&D) with Recruitment to ensure the College attracts, recruits and develops the right talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
As a key member of the People and Culture Team, you will lead on shaping and delivering the College’s L&D framework and initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning, promoting inclusivity in recruitment and ensuring talent is identified, supported, and nurtured.
You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process and designing, developing, and delivering learning interventions that build organisational capability and resilience. This includes maintaining strong candidate engagement throughout the recruitment journey and partnering with managers to equip them with tools and guidance to attract, hire and develop high-performing teams.
Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- First point of contact for queries relating to L&D
- Define and deliver a comprehensive learning needs analysis and develop a L&D plan for the College
- Design and deliver engaging, innovative and accessible training content using best practice methods, tailored to organisational needs
- Develop and deliver the College’s Leadership and Management Development Programme
- Design and deliver impactful EDI-focused learning initiatives to promote inclusivity
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the College
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all College vacancies
- First point of contact for all recruitment queries and advice
- Provide hiring managers with advice on the recruitment and selection process from role release through to offer, in line with the College’s Recruitment Policy, promoting EDI at all times.
About You
You are a dynamic and versatile L&D professional, who is passionate about people development and recruitment. You will bring a blend of L&D expertise and recruitment experience, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.
You will have proven experience in designing and delivering innovative training programmes, including leadership and management development, and be confident in using digital learning tools and eLearning platforms. Alongside this, you will have managed end-to-end recruitment processes and understand how to embed inclusive and equitable practices throughout.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you will work closely with managers and stakeholders across the College. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and bring a creative, solutions-focused approach to everything you do.
The Package
This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):
- 31 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
- 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
- Healthcare support through Benenden Health
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Wellbeing hour once a week
- Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes
About the College
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
At RCoA diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our differences.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.
Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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We are looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) to support and empower adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
They will offer practical and emotional support and advice to survivors, helping them to understand and access their rights and any other services they might require. They will also help keep service users safe and support them through the criminal justice system, should they choose to report, which includes liaising with the police and other criminal justice agencies and keeping survivors informed of case progress.
This post is part of a countywide ISVA team providing a pro-active service to children, young people and adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse, within and outside of the criminal justice system.
Please note: It is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female, in line with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1.
Providing specialist emotional, therapeutic and advocacy support to women and girls across Cambridgeshire impacted by sexual violence and abuse.

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Ignite your passion for justice Join LawWorks as our Training & Engagement Officer and empower legal volunteers across England & Wales through dynamic training, impactful events, and meaningful engagement.
As a pivotal member of the Strategic Development team, you’ll lead on identifying training gaps among clinic volunteers, not-for-profit partners, and member organisations; designing and delivering regional and virtual learning that boosts skills and confidence. You’ll also coordinate our presence in Regional Pro Bono Committees and support internal training for staff and volunteers, ensuring quality and consistency across all activity.
You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to launch tailored networking events, webinars, and workshops, nurturing strong partnerships and advancing pro bono legal support.
We’re seeking a proactive, confident networker who thrives on project delivery, values collaborative working, and shares our commitment to access to justice. While legal sector experience is beneficial, we welcome candidates with transferable skills eager to champion pro bono work.
This part‑time (21 hrs/week), permanent role offers mid‑London or remote working, with travel across England & Wales as needed. Enjoy 25 days’ holiday (pro‑rata), pension contributions, private healthcare cashback, and the chance to grow initiatives from concept to impact.
Step in, step up, and help shape a stronger, fairer justice system for communities in need.
Please submit a CV and a covering letter, outlining:
• why you are interested in the role; and
• why you are suitable for the role, including how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the person specification above.
Please address as much of the person specification as you can. We recognise that applicants may be much stronger on some of the requirements for the role than others.
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Birthrights is recruiting a Campaigns and Policy Manager to help drive transformative change in maternity care. This is a powerful opportunity to shape national policy and campaigns that centre human rights, racial justice and the lived experiences of women and birthing people.
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead our policy and campaigns strategy, shaping how we influence government, the NHS, regulators and professional bodies. You will identify leverage points for change, develop strong and persuasive policy positions, and deliver bold, creative campaigns that challenge harmful practice and shift power. Working closely with our legal, information & advice, training and communications teams, you will ensure our policy and campaigning work is grounded in evidence, lived experience and human rights law.
You will also contribute strategically to Communities Imagine — a core organisational initiative rooted in racial justice, community leadership and a radical re-imagining of maternity care — while working alongside and supporting dedicated roles focused on its delivery.
Birthrights is a small but mighty charity with a national profile and a strong track record of influencing maternity policy and practice. We offer flexible, remote working, a supportive team culture and generous benefits.
If you are a values-driven campaigner with a passion for racial justice, reproductive justice and human rights, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 26th January – please refer to the candidate pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Robertson Bell is pleased to be supporting NSPCC in their search for a Financial Accounting & Control Manager to join their Finance & Procurement team on a permanent basis. NSPCC are the UK’s leading children’s charity, committed to ending cruelty to children and ensuring every childhood is safe and supported. They have been working to protect children for over 100 years, providing services, advice, and campaigning for change.
The Financial Accounting & Control Manager will report into the Head of Central Finance and lead a team of four, overseeing primary ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts production, tax compliance, and treasury management. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring operational effectiveness and technical compliance across financial processes, while providing high-quality financial advice and guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
The organisation:
From their campaigns to their services, the NSPCC strive to make a difference in everything they do. They work with schools, provide support and advice for families and deliver therapeutic services. They undertake ground-breaking research, campaign for change, and run two free helplines providing support and advice: Childline (for children and young people) and Helpline (for adults seeking advice). Between 2016 and 2021, they helped make 6.6 million children safer from abuse - but they won’t stop until they stop child abuse and neglect altogether.
The key duties of this Financial Accounting & Control Manager will be:
- Lead the production of consolidated statutory accounts for NSPCC and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with SORP and accounting standards.
- Implement, monitor, and enforce internal financial controls to ensure integrity of ledger and reporting.
- Manage VAT, direct tax, and corporate tax compliance, including planning, returns, and negotiations with HMRC.
- Oversee cash flow monitoring and treasury management, including investment and banking relationships.
- Critically evaluate and improve financial processes, documenting procedures and ensuring adherence across the team.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Lead and develop a team of Financial Accountants and Finance Officers, ensuring workload management and staff development.
The successful candidate will have:
- A CCAB-qualified accountancy qualification with experience in a complex financial environment.
- Experience producing consolidated statutory accounts and managing external audits, ideally within the charity sector.
- Proven experience in implementing, documenting, and enforcing financial controls.
- Experience managing, developing, and motivating a small team.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to convey financial information to non-finance colleagues.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach with experience of process improvement and compliance initiatives.
By joining NSPCC, you will have the opportunity to work for an influential organisation making a real difference to children’s lives.
This role will be based out of their offices near Liverpool Street, with two days per week required in the office and the remaining days remote. The salary on offer is £53,623 to £62,629 plus £3,366 London Weighting Allowance. Applications are being reviewed daily, so submit your CV for consideration ASAP to ensure you don’t miss out!
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
We’re looking for someone who can lead on community engagement across the North of England – helping to grow and strengthen our local peer support services. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers, develop partnerships, and help us reach more people affected by macular disease. You’ll need to be organised, adaptable, and confident managing multiple projects at once. If you feel you have the attributes above, we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
This role is predominantly home-based; however, travel will be required across the North of England and occasionally to Andover in Hampshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting people with care, fairness, and integrity? Do you have a heart for service and a strong foundation in HR casework? We are looking for an HR Wellbeing Case Worker who shares our values and is committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion.
About the Role
We are looking for an HR Wellbeing Case Worker who is experienced in dealing with challenging and quite emotive case work. The Wellbeing team is a small team that sits within the HR function and deal solely with the wellbeing of ministers and staff. This very busy team engages with people who can be going through a number of life challenges and need support in being able to return or remain in work in order to flourish.
We are looking to increase capacity within the Wellbeing team to undertake a breadth of responsibilities including standard and complex cases. You will play a vital role in managing the high volume of wellbeing cases with professionalism, empathy, and integrity ensuring that all cases are handled in a timely manner, with sensitivity, fairness, and in alignment with both employment law and our Christian ethos.
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine professional HR expertise with a clear understanding of wellbeing within a holistic context.
About You
You will have experience in dealing with HR casework, with a strong and practical understanding of employment law and HR best practice. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will offer clear advice and guidance to our service users and deal with all aspects of supporting an individual’s wellbeing. You will promote wellbeing and support the church’s commitment to justice, inclusion and pastoral care in all HR processes.
Why Work With Us?
We offer a supportive, inclusive, and spiritually grounded workplace where your HR expertise can make a meaningful impact. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and the wellbeing of every individual.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our HR team (details available on the website).
Closing date: 5 January 2026
Interviews (online): 27 January 2026 (morning)
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Tandridge Learning Trust is expanding, and we now have a new and exciting position for a HR Manager to join our Central Services team. We are looking for a strategic and operational HR specialist to work collaboratively with our Trust Leaders to successfully deliver a HR Business Partnering service and embed our values driven, positive culture.
The successful candidate will combine excellent technical knowledge of relevant people management legislation and compliance alongside a forward-thinking approach to develop an effective people function which attracts and retains the very best people. We would expect you to develop effective HR systems and processes and drive strategic projects and priorities to support our ambitious vision for children and young people.
We are looking for an outstanding individual to direct and lead our established, committed and hard-working HR team to drive positive change and continuous improvement across our group of schools. You would be expected to provide trusted professional advice to senior leaders on all HR matters and to ensure best practice standards are met in line with educational policy, whilst embedding a consistent, positive culture at every level to impact staff development and employee engagement and satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will:
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Have an unwavering determination to deliver excellent operational and strategic HR leadership across our multi academy trust
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Demonstrate proven experience in managing complex HR casework and an understanding of people management processes, legislation and best practice
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Be CIPD qualified (to Level 5) or have the comparative extensive HR operational and leadership experience at a strategic level
In return we can offer you:
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The opportunity to lead on the development of HR practices and processes in a growing and ambitious multi academy trust
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A professional mentor/buddy to support you throughout your first year
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An established HR operational team, a strong local HR network and HR forum
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Opportunities for professional growth and personal development
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Membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
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A flexible working arrangement
About us:
Drinkaware is a leading charity concerned with reducing harm from alcohol. We do this by providing impartial, evidence-based information, advice, and practical resources; raising awareness of alcohol harms; and working in partnership with others to deliver change through our tools and interventions. The Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
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About the role:
As our Operational Development Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions and services that reduce alcohol-related harm. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll ensure our programmes are inclusive, impactful, and grounded in behavioural science.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design and delivery of harm reduction interventions and prevention.
- Driving operational planning and ensuring interventions align with public health objectives.
- Embedding quality assurance, safeguarding, and compliance across all programmes.
- Collaborating with teams including Digital, Marketing, Research, and Partnerships to deliver effective services.
- Representing Drinkaware externally with stakeholders, funders, and public health bodies.
This role also includes line management of two team members and offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction while maintaining hands-on delivery.
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About you:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. You’ll bring:
- Strong operational leadership experience in the charity, public health, or related sectors.
- Expertise in alcohol harm reduction and prevention approaches.
- Experience designing and implementing evidence-based interventions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible content.
- A collaborative mindset and confidence working across multiple teams.
Qualifications in psychology, public health, or behavioural science are desirable but not essential. We are keen to see applicants with certificates in Motivational Interviewing, CBT or other relevant therapeutic approaches relating to alcohol harm reduction or prevention. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.
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Why join us?
At Drinkaware, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You’ll enjoy:
- Hybrid Working (two days a week in the office)
- 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Bupa health cover
- Matched company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Wellbeing and learning grants
- Perks and discounts platform
…and more.
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Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us work together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK.
For full information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 9am Monday 12 January 2026
Expected Interview date: 30 January & 2 February
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all communities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
No agency support is required
Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link. You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section in the Job Description and what you would bring to Drinkaware.
Interviews will take place over two stages, with the first round held in person at our Moorgate offices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.