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Operations & Administration Manager Vacancy

Application Deadline: Friday 25th September 2026

Job Title: Operations & Administration Manager

Salary: £35,000 + (Dependent on Experience)

WLIC Ealing Masjid is seeking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and enthusiastic Operations & Administration Manager who will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day administration, operational coordination, services delivery, facilities oversight, guest reception and event support of the Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exceptional WLIC staff and management team, see attachedjob desciption. 

Only the applicants shortlisted will be notified. Any offer of employment will be subject to references, an enhanced DBS, qualifications, medical and other statutory checks being satisfactory.

A fantastic opportunity to join the Cure Parkinson’s Finance team – a medical research charity supporting research to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s. Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role will support the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, helping to ensure supporter donations and charitable funds are managed effectively and efficiently. The Finance team plays a crucial role across the organisation, working collaboratively with fundraising, research and operational colleagues to provide accurate financial information, safeguard charity funds and maximise the amount available to invest in pioneering Parkinson’s research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful contribution to the search for a cure.

As our Accounts Officer, you will have previous experience in a finance role and be part-qualified or qualified AAT (or equivalent). You will have a good working knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting and journals, along with strong Excel and organisational skills. A proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, you will be looking to develop your career in the charity sector while applying your skills to a cause that changes lives. You will require excellent communication and relationship-building skills as you will work with colleagues across the organisation and be the first point of contact for finance queries. Working as an effective member of our Finance team, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information with discretion and supporting the production of management information that helps drive informed decision-making across the charity.

Job title: Programme Assistant, Enquiries 

Line manager: Team Leader, Enquiries (Senior Officer, Enquiries, in Team Leader’s absence) 

Salary: £30,000 

Type of contract: Permanent 

Start date:  Late October 2026 or shortly thereafter 

Benefits: 

• Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving 
• Competitive salary 
• Team and individual training opportunities, including dedicated training budget and team lunch and learn activities monthly 
• Commitment to personal development, including opportunities to develop skills and experience to support wider Cara strategy participating in working groups, contribute to office improvement initiatives 
• Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the London office) 
• Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm 
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays and two weeks Christmas and New Year office closure
• 8% employer pension contribution 
• Wellbeing support, access to counselling when required, Mental Health First aid and supportive small team environment
• Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes 

Role purpose statement:  The Programme Assistant, Enquiries, plays a vital administrative role in the Fellowship Programme working directly with academics facing immediate risk in their home countries. The role exists to provide effective and efficient administration, completing due diligence tasks and onward signposting to prospective applicants. Duties include managing an individual caseload of applicants, assisting prospective applicants and administrative support for general enquiries, the Enquiries team as well as support across the Fellowship Programme when needed. 

Organisational Background 

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to assist academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. 

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 90 years enabling them to continue their teaching and research in safety, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Today, our Fellowship Programme convenes a network of 135 UK universities in the UK to secure research placements for at-risk academics and support for their families, continuing a longstanding commitment of protecting academics and preserving their knowledge and expertise.

Cara Objectives‘To assist academics who have been, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’ 

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’ 

Role & Responsibilities 

Casework 

• Signposting prospective applicants to the application form. 

• Manage own caseload, preparing cases for eligibility review, including arranging calls to speak with applicants, booking English language tests, and gathering all relevant documentation. 

• Escalating complex cases to the Team Leader as required. 

• Maintain accurate and GDPR-Compliant records of casework activity. 

• Researching international affairs to develop understanding about risks applicants face. 

• Attending weekly case review meetings with the team. 

Administration 

• Provide general administrative and logistical support, including answering phone enquiries. 

• Manage the general enquiries inbox, alongside another colleague, answering emails about the enquiries’ process, the Fellowship Programme and Cara. 

• Signpost enquiries to relevant colleagues internally and to other organisations where applicable. 

• Assist with compilation of reports to funders. 

• Present and collect data on general enquiries and applications to the Programme. 

• Ensure safekeeping of confidential information. 

• Maintain excellent detailed records of correspondence, documents, and activities. 

• Provide administrative support to colleagues on projects across the organisation as required. 

Managerial Support 

• Take part and contribute to Cara wide working groups across a range of research and strategy topics, including contributing to efficiency improvements.

• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues where applicable. 

Ad Hoc Responsibilities 

• Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when necessary. 

• Support the Fellowship Programme and Cara as a whole with ad hoc responsibilities. 

Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme and Cara's other programmes as required by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive & Fellowship Programme Manager, and other senior colleagues. 

Person Specification 

Essential: 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Fluent English (spoken and written) 

• Proactive with a willingness to learn and contribute to a growing organisation 

• Confident and empathetic with strong interpersonal and communication skills 

• Ability to remain adaptable and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 

• Keen team player who is ready to support and help colleagues 

• Excellent record keeping and attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently in a hybrid work setting 

• Good time management with ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines 

• Understanding of issues of confidentiality 

• Ability to handle difficult conversations with sensitivity and resilience 

• Interest in and commitment to the work of Cara 

• Confident using Microsoft package 

• Awareness of current global issues 

Desirable 

• Master’s or equivalent experience 

• Casework experience 

• Arabic language skills are desirable. Other foreign languages (such as Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian and Russian) will also be considered 

• Salesforce/CRM software experience 

• Lived experience or experience in supporting people who’ve gone through forced migration or other forms of severe adversity 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if offered this position. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial online interview on the week starting 21st September and if successful, will be required to attend an in-person interview at our office in London on the week starting 28th September. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please mention this as part of your application. 

Our staff team is a small (approx. 20 staff), committed and dedicated team, who works with our organisational values of Community & Collaboration, Trust & Integrity and Resilience through Knowledge & learning, we welcome applications from those with diverse identities and you will find a warm and welcoming team, committed to the highest standards as we seek to support those at risk around the world.

Application Instructions 

Please send a CV along with a cover letter in response to the screening questions below. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered. 

At Cara, we do not utilise AI tools at any stage during the recruitment process, and all applications we receive are reviewed by at least two members of our team. 

We recognise that whilst artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in preparing a job application, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. 

Applicants may find AI useful for: 

• Refining and clarifying ideas and thoughts in your application 

• Researching publicly available information about Cara 

• Checking spelling, grammar and clarity of your answers 

However, we ask you to refrain from using AI for: 

• Generating responses to application questions and copying these into your application 

• Inventing or exaggerating your skills and experiences 

• Using live AI during interviews to answer questions 

We tend to find that applications that rely too heavily on AI-generated responses are not as competitive, and at Cara we value answers informed by personal experiences. We may also reject applications where AI has been used inappropriately. 

Please respond to the following questions in your cover letter (max. 2 pages).

1. What interests you about Cara and the work of supporting at-risk academics, and how do your experience and skills relate to this role? (max 500 words)
2. Describe a specific situation in which you had to manage competing priorities? How did you approach the situation? (max 250 words)
3. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a person who was in a vulnerable situation. How did you handle this and what did you learn from this experience? (max 250 words)

We reserve the right to close applications for this role early if we receive a high number of applications.

We are looking for an Operations Executive Assistant to join our Operations Team. This is a varied role at the heart of the organisation, combining operational coordination and executive support. Working across every part of Purposeful Ventures, you will help ensure colleagues have the systems, processes and support they need to do their best work.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, you will coordinate operational priorities, anticipate issues before they arise, and ensure the organisation runs smoothly, enabling senior leaders to remain focused on strategic work.

No two days will be the same. You might be coordinating a new starter's first day, overseeing office operations, preparing papers for senior meetings, implementing a new operational process, coordinating organisational compliance activities, supporting grant administration, or resolving an operational issue before it becomes a problem.

This is a role for someone who enjoys making things work well. You will be trusted to take ownership, build strong relationships across the organisation and continuously improve how we operate. You'll need to be equally comfortable supporting senior leaders, coordinating projects, solving practical problems and paying close attention to detail.

This role sits at the centre of Purposeful Ventures. You will work with colleagues across the organisation, gaining a broad understanding of how we operate while taking ownership of the systems, processes and coordination that help enhance how the organisation works. If you are someone who enjoys understanding how organisations work and finding practical ways to make them work even better, you will have plenty of opportunities to make a difference.

Job Description

Purpose

The Operations Executive Assistant plays a central role in the efficient running of Purposeful Ventures by providing operational management, executive support and administration across the organisation.

The role is varied and post holders are expected to have, and will be supported to continue to develop, expertise across a broad range of operational activities.

Responsibilities and duties

Executive support

Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and Management Team:

• Monitoring operational priorities and proactively following up actions on behalf of the Director of Finance and Operations.
• Preparing briefing notes, reports and background information to support decision-making.
• Coordinating cross-organisational activity on behalf of the Directors, ensuring actions are progressed and deadlines met.
• Providing proactive executive and administrative support to members of the Management Team.
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics where required.
• Providing holiday and absence cover for the Executive Assistant to the CEO, ensuring continuity of support.
• Preparing agendas, coordinating papers and tracking actions from meetings.
• Organising meetings, workshops and events.
• Anticipating administrative requirements and proactively resolving issues to enable senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities.
• Coordinating operational issues across the organisation, using judgement to resolve matters independently and escalating where appropriate.
• Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Operations and Business Administration

• Working closely with colleagues across operations, communications, philanthropy, finance and project teams:
• Being a first point of contact for enquiries, correspondence and shared mailboxes, ensuring a consistently high level of customer service.
• Managing calendars, room bookings, registering and greeting visitors, organising meetings and organisation wide events.
• Ensuring the effective management of organisational documents, templates and operational systems.
• Maintaining CRM records and contributing to operational reporting.
• Coordinating document administration including agreements and approvals.
• Driving continuous improvement of organisational systems and processes, for example:
  • Leading small operational improvement projects.
  • Coordinating the implementation of new systems and operational processes.
  • Support organisational change initiatives.
• Acting as first point of contact for our external IT provider (Penelope), managing internal IT operations
• Coordinating our operational compliance calendar, ensuring key activities are completed on time, including:
  • Supporting the implementation and review of organisational policies and operational procedures.
  • Coordinating annual policy reviews and maintain version control.
  • Monitoring mandatory organisational compliance activities and escalating any risks.
• Maintaining relationships with operational suppliers; coordinating contract renewals; monitoring service delivery and escalating issues.
• Coordinating office health and safety arrangements, working closely with the building management company. Coordinating workplace risk assessments, maintaining accident records and coordinating fire marshal/first aid arrangements. Acting as Fire Marshal following appropriate training

People operations and onboarding

Working closely with the People Coordinator and colleagues to deliver an outstanding onboarding experience by:

• Carrying out Right to Work and DBS identity verification processes through our Due Diligence Checking platform, including video identity checks where required.
• Managing IT onboarding requests, including Penelope onboarding forms.
• Coordinating system access including EdCity passes and user set up.
• Preparing first-day arrangements including laptops and merchandise; welcoming new starters including building orientation, team introductions, and IT set up.
• Scheduling induction meetings, one-to-one introductions and team coffees.
• Setting colleagues up on the compliance learning system and assigning mandatory training. Monitoring new starter and refresher training to ensure completion and compliance.
• Maintaining organisation charts and onboarding documentation.

Office and Facilities

Ensuring that Purposeful Ventures provides a welcoming, productive and well-organised working environment by:

• Coordinating the day-to-day running of our fully serviced office at EdCity.
• Welcoming visitors and supporting colleagues in the office.
• Managing office supplies and equipment.
• Liaising with building management and external suppliers.
• Coordinating office IT equipment and ensuring new and existing colleagues have the equipment they need.
• Supporting the organisation of internal events and team activities.

Supporting Incubating Organisations and New Projects

Working with organisations that Purposeful Ventures is incubating by:

• Providing ad hoc administrative support to them and new projects.
• Assist with processes, communications, and administration.
• Support teams with coordination and project delivery activities.

The job description is subject to change and the postholder may be required to undertake tasks not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job description.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and collaborative professional with experience providing executive and operational in a fast-paced environment. You will take ownership, build trusted relationships across the organisation, and be passionate about creating efficient systems and delivering an outstanding experience for colleagues and stakeholders.

You will bring an appreciation of the charity and social impact sector and a commitment to Purposeful Ventures' mission and values, recognising the importance of working for the good of the wider system.

Key requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong understanding of office, operations and business administration, with an appreciation of how effective operational processes enable organisations to deliver meaningful outcomes and impact.
• Knowledge of executive support and the principles of providing proactive, high-quality support to senior leaders and management teams.
• An understanding of employee onboarding, colleague experience and the importance of creating a welcoming, well-organised and inclusive environment for new starters.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and confidence using and administering a range of digital systems, with the curiosity and agility to learn new technologies quickly.
• An understanding of organisational policies and procedures, and the importance of maintaining compliance, consistency and good governance within a charity.
• An understanding of the role of the Charity Commission and Companies House, and an appreciation of the governance and compliance responsibilities of charitable organisations.
• An understanding of information governance, confidentiality and UK data protection legislation (including GDPR), and the importance of handling sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
• Right to work in the UK

Experience

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of:

• Providing proactive executive or senior administrative support to senior leaders or management teams, anticipating needs and enabling others to focus on strategic priorities.
• Coordinating complex diaries, meetings, events and logistics while balancing multiple competing priorities.
• Managing office operations or business administration within a busy, collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Coordinating multiple operational priorities while exercising sound judgement and working with a high degree of autonomy.
• Delivering a positive onboarding experience through coordinating new starter administration, systems, induction activities and colleague support.
• Taking ownership of operational processes and continuously identifying opportunities to improve systems, simplify ways of working and enhance the experience of colleagues.
• Building positive and trusted relationships across teams and with external suppliers, partners and stakeholders.
• Working with confidential and sensitive information, consistently exercising sound judgement, discretion and high ethical standards.
• Working collaboratively across functions to achieve shared objectives and support organisational success.

Desirable:

• Experience within the charity, education or social impact sector.
• Experience supporting governance, Board or senior leadership meetings.
• Experience coordinating compliance processes such as Right to Work, DBS checks or mandatory training.

Young Carer Coordinator & Club Lead

Full-time 35 hours per week (5 days)

Salary £27,328

Office base – Harlow or Maldon Office

Could you support young carers in building confidence, resilience, and brighter futures?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Young Carer Coordinator & Club Lead to join our team, supporting young people across West Essex who are caring for a family member. This is a rewarding and varied role that involves both one-to-one and group work with young carers, helping them improve their emotional wellbeing and navigate the challenges they face. As part of the role, you will also take the lead in running a regular Young Carer Club, creating a safe and welcoming space where young carers can take part in activities, build friendships and have time away from their caring responsibilities.

You will have experience working with children or young people in settings such as youth work, education, health, or social care. You’ll be passionate about making a difference and creating safe, supportive spaces for young carers to be heard, grow, and thrive.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 30 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid, caring responsibilities for others.  We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and Trusted Charity.  We provide support, information, counselling, Young Carer clubs and respite care across Essex, working within schools, with GP practices and in a variety of community settings.

Responsibilities will include:

       Building trusted relationships with young carers and their families

       Delivering tailored one-to-one and group support in schools to meet individual needs

       Developing engaging activities and resources

       Leading a regular Young Carer Club, including planning and delivering activities and coordinating Club Assistants and           volunteers

       Working closely with schools and community partners to raise awareness

       Helping young carers shape the services that support them

       Keeping clear and accurate records of support provided

       Supporting wider organisational goals, including fundraising

You will need to be:

       Experienced in working with children and young people, including providing individual or group support.

      Confident planning and delivering engaging activities for children and young people.

      An excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals.

       Organised and confident managing a caseload and competing priorities.

      Knowledgeable and confident in safeguarding children and young people.

      IT literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases.

       Able to lead a Young Carer Club, including coordinating staff and volunteers and ensuring sessions are safe and well             organised.

      Flexible and able to work the regular Young Carer Club evening.

      A driver with access to a vehicle.

We offer:

       Full induction and relevant training

       Contributory pension scheme

       24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

       An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

       A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team

Closing date for completed applications: Monday 7th September 2026

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Jo Hotten (Young Carers Service Manager)

 Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No: 1127164

Governance Officer

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Governance Officer

Permanent

Hybrid working with 2 days per week based at our NHQ, in St John’s Lane

Salary: Up to £29,000

Closing Date: 10/09/2026

Our offer to you 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive: 

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme (subject to terms)
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping 

 About Us 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,100 employees and over 20,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, and Young Responders programmes).

Job Summary 

The Governance Officer plays an important role in supporting the Company Secretary and Chancery Team at the heart of St John’s governance arrangements. The role provides high-quality governance and secretarial support to senior executives, trustees and Board Committees, helping to ensure effective administration and coordination across key governance activities.

You will also support the project management of Trustee recruitment and work closely with the Executive Assistant Team to coordinate meetings and related activities. This is a varied role that requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About You 

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive professional with experience in governance, administration, company secretarial, executive support, or a similar environment. You will be confident working with senior executives, trustees and external stakeholders, with excellent communication skills and a professional approach. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, handle sensitive information with discretion, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Adaptable and resilient, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and build strong, trusted relationships while working collaboratively across teams.

About the Role 

In this role, you will:

·Provide governance and secretarial support to the Company Secretary, Executive Leadership Team, Board Committees and trustees.

·Coordinate meetings, agendas, papers, minutes, actions and other governance documentation.

·Support the project management and administration of Trustee recruitment activities.

·Work closely with the Executive Assistant Team to coordinate meetings and ensure effective administrative support.

·Build strong working relationships with senior colleagues, trustees and external partners.

·Manage planned and ad-hoc governance activities, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

·Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

·Contribute to wider organisational projects and initiatives that support the objectives and priorities of St John.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) 

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here 

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have seven networks including The Armed Forces Network, The Disability & Accessibility Network, The Family & Carers Network, The Heritage & Ethnicity Equity Network, LGBTQIA + Equity, The Multifaith Network & The Women’s Network. We do nottolerate any form ofdiscriminationandengendera sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship.We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to supporting current and former members of the Armed Forces, reservists, veterans, cadet force adult volunteers, and military families, ensuring they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their recruitment or employment with us.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'. 

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy. 

Job Title: Project Officer (Nourish Secondaries)

Salary: £31,500 FTE

Position Type: Paid/Full time

Contract: Fixed term for two years (until September 2028)

Reports to: Head of Nourish

Based at: School Food Matters, Blackfriars Settlement, 9 Rushworth Street, London. SE1 0RB with travel to schools across London

Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (some flexibility required to attend breakfast clubs)

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during school holidays

Pension: School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings

Background to School Food Matters

At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.

Background to Nourish

Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.

Job Purpose

· To promote, develop and deliver the Nourish programme in secondary schools across London

Key Tasks include:

· Recruit schools to take part in Nourish

· Complete in person food audits in schools looking across the whole school day

· Support schools to create and deliver a food improvement plan (action plan)

· Develop and deliver workshops in schools to staff, parents and students based on their action plan (incl. assemblies, consultation/feedback sessions, cooking sessions, school food standards training)

· Support schools to write a school food policy[AB1]  using our policy template

· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students

• Work with local authorities [AB2] involved with Nourish to pursue shared school food goals
• Support Head of Nourish with written and verbal reports for LA and funders
• Share the project's learnings with the Nourish team and wider SFM team
• Work with other Nourish Project Officers to plan, design, and develop resources and training packages for schools

· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the programme in Airtable

• Work closely with our evaluation team to complete all monitoring and evaluation

· Gather content for our comms team (website and social media platforms)

• Keep the Line Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Contribute to the smooth running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
• You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.

Person specification

Essential

· Registered nutritionist or advanced understanding of nutritional guidelines and health promotion

· Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building relationships

· Confident engaging with a variety of audiences (students, headteachers, school staff and parents), including communications via email, virtual and face to face meetings with the ability to deliver workshops & presentations

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

· Ability to work in a team and seek help when needed

Desirable

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of engaging and working with secondary schools

· Knowledge in food education and children’s health

In Memoriam Officer

Do you have experience of delivering excellent supporter or customer experiences? Are you confident managing relationships with empathy, sensitivity and care?

We're looking for a passionate, motivated and compassionate individual to join our In Memoriam and Celebration team.

Position: 000042 In Memoriam Officer

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week 

Salary: Circa £33,200 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Health Cash Plan, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 September

Interview Date: Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 September 2026 . Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the In Memoriam Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering and developing our in memoriam and celebration portfolio, ensuring supporters receive outstanding care and stewardship throughout their journey with us. This is a unique opportunity to support people who are honouring and remembering loved ones, often during some of the most emotional and significant moments in their lives.

Empathy, sensitivity and excellent relationship-building skills are essential. You'll be passionate about creating meaningful supporter experiences, helping supporters feel valued and connected while demonstrating the impact of their support.

Using data, insight and supporter feedback, you'll continually seek opportunities to improve supporter acquisition, engagement, retention and income, helping to shape the future of in memoriam and celebration giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of supporter journeys across our in memoriam and celebration portfolio, placing supporters at the heart of everything you do.
• Oversee stewardship activity for all in memoriam supporters, including funeral giving, More than Memories Tribute Fund holders and dedication page supporters, ensuring communications are timely, personalised and compassionate.
• Build meaningful relationships with supporters, helping to create a lasting connection to our cause and communicating the impact of their support.
• Use data, insight and supporter feedback to identify opportunities to improve supporter acquisition, engagement, retention and income.
• Monitor and report on agreed financial and other KPIs, maximising opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Represent the In Memoriam and Celebration team internally, building strong relationships and raising awareness of our in memory products and opportunities.
• Support the In Memoriam Manager to develop, test and evaluate new supporter acquisition activity through warm and paid marketing campaigns.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience of delivering excellent supporter or customer experiences and who is confident managing relationships with empathy, sensitivity and care. You'll be organised, proactive and data-informed, with a passion for developing meaningful supporter journeys and helping supporters celebrate and remember loved ones in ways that are personal and impactful.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to supporters while helping to grow and develop a valued fundraising portfolio.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Applications

You will be asked to submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement when applying for the role.

Stroke Association

Finding strength through support

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support. 

Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.

We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising Assistant, Customer Service, Customer Care, Customer Experience, In Memory, In Memoriam, Trusts, Foundations, Fundraiser, Admin, Administration.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Job Title: Office Manager & Business Support, Core Group

Reports to: Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,400 - £57,000, depending on experience

Location: Office based - London, Old Street (EC1Y)

The Opportunity:

This is a dual-remit role combining ownership of our office environment with high quality support to our Core group.  The Core group is the c.40-person team that brings together the firm’s central support services

The successful candidate will be the person who keeps our single-floor, c.60-desk open plan office running smoothly day-to-day, and who provides reliable ‘EA-type’ support to the CFOO and the heads of the Core group’s sub-teams.  The role is fundamentally service-orientated: you will be the first person colleagues and visitors turn to, and your standards will set the tone for how the Core group serves the organisation.

This is a varied, high-trust role for someone who wants to be the person that makes things work and who has a desire to provide service that delights. It is a fully on-site role based at our Old Street office, five days a week – and that’s by design. As the person responsible for our workplace experience, your presence is what makes the difference. You’ll build relationships across every team, respond to needs in real time, and take genuine ownership of an environment that our team relies on each day.

What you will do:

Office Management

• Act as the day-to-day owner of our leased office floor, ensuring it is safe, welcoming, well-presented and fully operational at all times.

• Manage the relationship with the landlord and building management on all matters relating to the premises, including access, maintenance, repairs and building-wide communications.

• Manage relationships with our sub-lease tenants.

• Manage relationships with office-related suppliers (cleaners, maintenance contractors, security, plants and caterers) including contract renewals and service level monitoring.

• Manage department budget in line with our Responsible Procurement Policy, carrying out annual budgeting and reforecasting in collaboration with Finance team.

• Oversee office supplies, stationery, kitchen consumables, print and postage, maintaining appropriate stock levels.

• Manage front-of-house: greet visitors, handle deliveries and couriers, and ensure meeting rooms are prepared, tidy and appropriately equipped.

• Support onboarding for new joiners, coordinating with People & Talent, IT and the relevant hiring manager to ensure a smooth first-day experience.

• Manage ad hoc desk bookings for staff and room lends to our sector partners.

• Appointed Health and Safety Officer, coordinating health & safety compliance for the office, including fire safety, evacuation plans, first aid, DSE assessments and relevant risk assessments, working with the People & Talent team as required.

• Support internal events and client hospitality held in the office, from set-up through to catering and clear away.

• Identify and deliver practical improvements to the office environment, employee experience and operational efficiency.

Support to the Core Group

• Provide high-quality ‘EA-type’ support to the CFOO, including diary management, meeting coordination and project support as required.

• Provide proportionate similar support to the senior leaders of the Core group sub-teams (Finance, IT, Legal & Compliance, Middle Office, Transformation), prioritising the activities where your involvement adds the most value.

• Coordinate recurring all-Core Group meetings, working closely with the CFOO and sub-team leaders.

• Organise internal and external meetings on behalf of the group as required, including booking rooms, arranging hospitality and liaising with external parties.

• Prepare and format documents, presentations and correspondence to a high standard, often involving sensitive or confidential material.

• Help plan and run Core Group events, offsites and social activities that bring the team together.

• Act as a discreet, trusted point of contact, handling confidential information with complete professionalism.

Other Support

• Working collegiately within the BSC Support Network team, providing support during busy periods and annual leave and collectively ensuring support needs across the organisation are met.

• Other duties as required.

• Participate in at least one ‘BSC Citizenship’ activity, helping to make BSC a great place to work. This could be helping to organise our summer or winter social, joining the Staff Council or helping across other champion roles

What you will bring - Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in an office management and/or EA role, ideally in a professional services, financial services or similarly regulated environment.

• Experience of health and safety delivery including office-based risk assessing, trained first aider and/or fire marshal certification and general H&S operational knowledge.

• Prior knowledge or interest in social enterprise, charity or impact related work.

Desirable

• Experience in an FCA-regulated firm or familiarity with the expectations of working in a regulated environment.

• Experience managing external suppliers and budgets.

• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously.

• Hold IOSH Managing Safely qualification or be willing to work towards it

Skills, Abilities, Attributes

• A genuinely service-orientated mindset – you take pride in making things run well and in making colleagues’ lives easier.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and without dropping the ball.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a confident, professional manner with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Sound judgement and absolute discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable picking up new systems quickly, including AI.

• A proactive, problem-solving approach — someone who anticipates needs rather than waits to be asked.

• Good at building relationships and working with multiple stakeholders.

• Collaborative and co-operative with a hands-on approach to pro-actively solving problems with others and with a solution orientated mindset.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Closing Date:  01 September 2026

Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked to provide your CV and a short written answer. Your CV and answer will be anonymised before being reviewed by the hiring panel to help minimise unconscious bias. 

NB You are welcome to use AI tools to support small edits, such as improving grammar, structure or clarity, but your CV and supporting answer should reflect your own experience, knowledge, skills and motivations. Applications that feel authentic and genuinely personal are most likely to receive a 5-star score. 

Interviews  

Initial Screening w/c 7th September 2026

Round 1 interviews (virtual) w/c 14 September 2026

Round 2 interviews (in-person) w/c 21 September 2026

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered for an initial screening interview. When application numbers are high and we are unable to interview everyone who meets the minimum criteria, we will prioritise those who best meet the essential requirements of the role.  

We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you. 

If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Other Terms

Location: This role is designed to support the office experience for the BSC team and is therefore based on-site. We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links.

Right to work: Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g., people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).

We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We provide excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 

The Deputy Fitness Centre Manager is a role that is largely based on site (80:20 split) and the post holder will work a minimum of 14 hours per week at front of house, leading delivery. Shift patterns and start times will be dependent on the needs of the business. This will mean occasions when late, early and weekend work will be required. Shift location will vary between our sites. Provided staffing needs are met, the role holder will be able to work from home one day per week. They will utilise customer feedback and insight on our target market, to optimise our service.

The Deputy Fitness Centre Manager is responsible for maximising the number of students using TeamUCL Gyms and ensuring all members have an excellent user experience. They have oversight for the holistic member journey including promotion, joining, induction and retention. Ensuring both the digital and in-person experience exceeds member expectations. They will have autonomy to be agile and responsive to member needs, adapting the customer journey to the changing needs.

We are looking for a policy adviser to work primarily in our resource stewardship theme to help deliver ambitious leadership for the environment. You will also have opportunities to work on projects in our Legislation & Governance unit.

Using your strong research and strong communication skills, you will contribute to work that shapes the future of circular economy policy and environmental legislation in the UK. Collaborating with colleagues across the organization, including in comms and politics, you will help identify compelling evidence, stories, and projects to drive better use of resources in the UK and will secure support for projects and policy proposals by building relationships with politicians and policymakers, environmental NGOs and community groups, business partners and other stakeholders.

This is a varied role that will also include project management to ensure effective delivery, including ensuring outputs and events are effectively planned and executed to deadline and to a high quality.

You will need to understand, or be willing to learn about, the political and environmental policy contexts we work in and the state of resources policy and wider environmental legislation in the UK.

Governance Manager

Permanent Opportunity

35 hours per week, how, flexible Working Patterns can be considered 

Location: Craven Street, London with hybrid working

Salary: £43,813 per annum (based on 35 hour week) plus competitive benefits

The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.

We are looking for a Governance Manager to join our Chief Executive’s team. This is a high profile management role which will lead and develop the governance and stakeholder management of the College and provide the support and insights to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the key purpose of the role will be to: 

• Ensure the College’s governance arrangements support effective decision making, accountability and regulatory compliance.

• Provide strategic governance support to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency.

• Ensure the effective governance and efficient operation of the College’s Council, Board and Committees, in line with its Royal Charter, charity law, regulatory requirements and good governance principles.

• Establish and maintain effective business systems and procedures within the Chief Executive’s Department including supporting the development, monitoring and reporting of the College’s business plan and strategic plan.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with those within the College’s governance structure to support delivery of its strategic objectives.

The main responsibilities for the role holder will be to:

• Ensure the College’s governance arrangements operate effectively and in accordance with its Royal Charter, regulatory requirements and recognised good governance principles.

• Develop, maintain and report on the Governance workstream key performance indicators and wider College KPI framework.

• Deveolop and maintain the College’s strategic plan reporting framework.

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of agendas and papers for Board and Council undertaken by the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

• Manage the governance arrangements of the Annual Gneeral Meeting and election and appointment of Council members, Officers, Trustees, Committee Chairs and the early Career Representative on Council.

• Support and develop Council in their role as regional representatives and advocates for the College.

• Lead the co-ordination of the College’s stakeholder engagement, ensuring a consistent, responsive and professional experience across the College.

• Develop and manage the ongoing delivery of an effective cross-College stakeholder management process.

• Line manage and develop the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

• Manage the annual budget for the College’s governance activities.

To be considered for this vacancy, candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of working with senior level management

• Experience of managing election processes and governance procedures within a membership organisation

• Experience of managing organisation-wide projects.

• Experience of developing KPIs and operating procedures.

• Experience of stakeholder management.

• Good level of knowledge of relevant charity governance legislation

• Excellent time management and planning skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience of report writing, minute taking and processing numerical data

• Excellent MS Office; Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint skills.

In addition you will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Pro-activity

• Influencing & persuading

• Customer service 

• Confidentiality and integrity

• Attention to detail

• Reliablility

• Planning and organising – managing multiple projects and tasks. 

A copy of the full job description summarising the key activities and full list of essential requirements can be downloaded from the website.

In return, we offer a variety of benefits including a generous pension plan (10% employer contribution), life assurance and a health care cash plan. The College has a TOIL policy and provides time off for events taking place during the evening and weekends. There is also potential to progress to a range maximum of £53,038 under our performance based/market driven incremental scheme.

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up to date CV along with a brief covering letter that sets out the skills and experience you consider would make you suitable for this position, no later than 27 August 2026.

First Interview will take place on 04 Septemebr 2026 at our offices in Craven St.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will include:

• A 10-minute presentation (details will be provided in advance). 

• A competency-based interview

Equality and inclusion 

The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, valuing the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition, please let us know. 

Additional Information

• Typical working hours at the College are 9 am to 5 pm (7 hours, excluding lunch) working five days a week. We operate a flexible working window from 8 am to 6 pm where you can vary your start and end time (working a 7-hour day). This role is flexible and can be worked over a variety of working patterns.

• The post holder may on occasion be required to work late and should therefore have some flexibility with regard to working hours. There will be occasional overnight stays for some meetings and events in London and across the UK.

• We also offer hybrid working (a mixture of home and office working). Typically, College staff will work around 20%- 40% of their time at the workplace (whether this is the office at Craven St, or a face-to-face meeting, exam or event at another business-related site or organisation) per week.

Contract Type: Maternity Cover 12 months (preferably starting on the 1st December 2026)

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week (open to 4 days a week)

Location: Any of our King's Trust offices (flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: 10th and 11th September 2026

We’re looking for a highly proactive and driven team player to work at the heart of our senior fundraising and marketing team, helping us shape and deliver our biggest strategic priorities.

In this fast-paced, people and project focused role, you’ll manage priority projects, strategic plans, and department-wide reporting—keeping everything on track and making complex projects simple, clear, and actionable.

You’ll be the glue that holds everything together, ensuring the team stays aligned through management reporting, leadership meetings, and internal communications. If you love bringing structure to projects, juggling competing deadlines, and making an impact, this role is for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, gain deep insight into every corner of our fundraising and marketing team, and play a key role in delivering our mission.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Fundraising Planning Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Fundraising Planning Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Who we are

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.

What you’ll do

Reports to: Chief Executive

Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with frequent travel for events and meeting with parliamentarians and other stakeholders) 

We are seeking a Policy Manager to lead IPSEA's policy and influencing work to achieve positive change for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Legal and Training, trustees and colleagues across the organisation, you will set strategic policy priorities and develop evidence-based influencing plans that support IPSEA's mission and long-term objectives.

Drawing on insights from our advice and tribunal services, legal expertise and the experiences of families, you will identify systemic issues within the SEND system and develop policy solutions that improve children and young people's access to the support and education to which they are entitled. You will ensure that IPSEA's policy positions are credible, legally robust and informed by the lived experiences of those we support.

You will lead IPSEA's engagement with government, Parliament and other key decision-makers, identifying opportunities to influence legislation, policy and practice at both national and local level. This includes overseeing responses to consultations, parliamentary inquiries and calls for evidence, as well as preparing briefings and strategic advice to support senior-level engagement and advocacy.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal, communications, fundraising and training teams, you will ensure IPSEA's policy, campaigning and public affairs activities are aligned and maximise the organisation's impact. You will also monitor developments across the political, legal and policy landscape, helping IPSEA respond proactively to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the rights of children and young people with SEND.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we looking for?

You will have significant experience in a senior policy and campaigning/public affairs role and have good knowledge of local and national government structure including the legislative process.

You the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants, campaigners and parents. You exhibit tact and diplomacy and can be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.

Your research and critical thinking skills enable you to analyse policy and data to produce relevant reports and position papers. You have experience of drafting organisation responses to government consultations and parliamentary calls for evidence.

IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.

What we can offer you

• 5% employer pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time).

To apply

Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.

Deadline for applications: 9am on 7 September 2026.

First-round interviews: on 15 September 2026 in our offices in Takeley, Essex, with second-round interviews (online) on 18 September 2026.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.