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Join us at a pivotal moment for the education sector.

ISBL has launched an exciting new initiative – the Centre for Education Operational Excellence – to strengthen how schools and trusts operate and deliver impact. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and relationship-focused Events and Partnerships Coordinator to support the delivery and growth of our national conference, regional events, and online programmes.

About ISBL

ISBL is the professional body for school business leaders, supporting the sector through membership, professional development, research, and events. With a strong national reach, we play a key role in improving operational practice across education.

The Centre for Education Operational Excellence

The Centre builds on our expertise, bringing together practical solutions, research, and collaboration to support operational excellence across schools and trusts.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and relationship-focused Events and Partnerships Coordinator to support the delivery and growth of ISBL’s national conference, specialist regional events, and online event programmes.

This is a varied and fast-paced role combining event delivery, stakeholder engagement, and partnership coordination. You will play a key role in ensuring our events run seamlessly while also supporting the development of meaningful partnerships that enhance the experience for our members and stakeholders.

You will be at the heart of our events programme, supporting everything from logistics and speaker coordination to exhibitor management and sponsor delivery, helping us create impactful, high-quality professional development experiences for school business leaders.

To be successful in the role, you will be an experienced coordinator with excellent customer service and telephone manner; you must have strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, as well as the ability to think outside the box and demonstrate creative flair and work well as part of a team.

Full role details are available in the attached job description.

*Please note in regards to location this role, it is peripatetic, therefore you can be based anywhere and travel will be required across London and East of England

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for making a real difference in local communities? We’re looking for a Church and Community Fundraising Officer to help grow sustainable income and impact across London and East of England.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work closely with Salvation Army churches and centres to strengthen local fundraising through practical support, guidance, and strategic advice. You’ll build strong partnerships with community organisations, local businesses, and key stakeholders, helping to create sustainable networks of support.

You’ll empower others to fundraise with confidence, identify and develop new income opportunities, and use data and insight to improve fundraising performance. You’ll also play a key role in supporting regional and national fundraising campaigns, helping to embed a collaborative, mission-focused fundraising culture across the organisation.

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-driven fundraiser with strong communication and data skills, experience in community or faith-based settings, and a passion for supporting others to grow sustainable fundraising.

This is a full-time permanent position based at home but will require travel across the region.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. 

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Closing date: 03 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job Title: Investment Operations Officer

Department: Core Team (Middle Office)

Reports to: Risk and Investment Operations Senior Manager 

Grade: Officer - Core

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and homeworking

About Better Society Capital (BSC):

Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too.  Since 2011, we have helped the social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10 billion. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty. BSC manages £634m of its own investments as well as acting as portfolio manager for the Schroder BSC Social Impact Investment Trust (SBSI) managing its £83m portfolio. As BSC begins delivering its next five-year strategy, the organisation is embarking on a period of significant opportunity, growth and impact.

The opportunity:

The Investment Operations Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational activities of investment funds. This role ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of fund processes, including trade settlement, reconciliation, operational checks for cash management, and data management. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with attention to detail and an understanding of financial markets. 

What you will do:

• Monitor and support daily fund operations, including trade processing, settlements, drawdown checks, account opening

• Perform reconciliations across custodians, brokers, and internal systems to ensure data accuracy, counterparty management

• Liaise with internal teams (portfolio management, compliance, risk) and external parties (custodians, administrators, auditors)

• Maintain and improve operational processes and controls

• Fund documentation ingestion management and data inputs

• Project management and assistance with Investment team’s post investment decision deal onboarding

• Prepare periodic reporting requests / questionnaires for external stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, and support ongoing compliance reporting of the business

• Support KYC/CDD processes for all investment and advisory relationships 

• 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 with health and safety

What you will bring:

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of your excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Experience of working in an environment where high level of attention to detail and accuracy is vital 

Desirable

• 1–3 years of experience in fund operations, asset management, or financial services (preferred but not mandatory)  

• Understanding of financial instruments (particularly alternatives) is preferred but not mandatory  

• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with AI, CRM and PMS systems 

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• A genuinely service-orientated outlook – you take pride in making things run well 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities 

• Collaborative, with a hands-on approach to pro-actively solving problems with others and with a solution orientated mindset – someone who anticipates needs rather than waits to be asked 

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

Embody Better Society Capital core values:

Ø  Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.

Ø  Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change

Ø  Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate.  And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.

Ø  Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do.  We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence

Ø  Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration.  We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.

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.

How to apply:

Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. We will review your CV and two written answers which should answer the two following prompts: 

 1. Think of one piece of professional work from the last 3 years that best demonstrates why you’d be a strong fit for this role at Better Society Capital. Please cover: 

• Context - Where were you working and what was the goal? 

• Your role - What were you personally responsible for? 

• Two key decision you made - What options did you consider, and why did you choose the path you did? 

• Impact - What changed as a result? Please include any concrete outcomes (numbers, stakeholder feedback, decisions taken, etc.). 

• Looking back - What, if anything, would you do differently now, and why? 

2. We want to understand why you are interested in a career here at BSC. Tell us about a time where you tried to do something to create a positive change. 

• What was the goal? 

• Did it happen? 

• What did you learn about yourself along the way? 

Your answers should be no longer than 250 words each 

NB We do screen for applications that appear to be heavily generated by AI. You’re 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. 

Closing Date:  9am - Wednesday 10th June 2026

Interviews

• Initial Screening calls will be held 17/18th June 

• Round 1 interview (virtual) will be held w/c 22nd June 

• Round 2 interview (in-person) will be held w/c 29th June 

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.

You can find out more about our recruitment approach here

Other terms

Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.

Right to work: We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK and for the duration of employment to be considered. 

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

We are looking for an experienced Salesforce Administrator to expand capacity and play a key role in the next phase of our organisation-wide Salesforce rollout. Having successfully implemented Salesforce for donor management, we are now expanding the platform to support our international field operations. 

Working as part of our International Salesforce team, you will configure a brand‑new Salesforce NPC platform, integrate it with our existing NPSP donor system, and provide day‑to‑day support to users across 18 countries. You’ll be a Salesforce product champion - triaging support tickets, delivering configuration changes, supporting testing, and helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation. 

This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with our Salesforce Developer & Product Owner, Project Manager, and stakeholders around the world. Occasional travel to our London office and internationally may be required. 

About you 

You are a certified Salesforce Administrator with strong experience building and configuring Salesforce from scratch. You’re a confident communicator, an excellent problem solver, and comfortable supporting and training users in an international environment. Experience with NPSP and / or NPC is required. You must be a fluent English speaker with the right to work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania or Ukraine. 

About us 

Mission Without Borders is an international Christian organisation working with poor and marginalised families and children across Eastern Europe. We support communities through practical, emotional, and sustainable development initiatives - serving people regardless of religion or ethnic background. 

Rewards and benefits 

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Pension scheme 

• Flexible working, with occasional travel 

Help develop a new international Salesforce platform, transforming the lives of families, children, and communities in Eastern Europe. Working with 18 countries, this is a real opportunity to make a difference. 

Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser who is looking for a rewarding role where you interact with generous supporters?
We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer, based at our rehoming centre in West Calder, to promote the work of Dogs Trust to key audience groups and deliver excellent customer care for all Dogs Trust supporters, but particularly potential and existing legacy pledgers.

What does this role do?
As Community Fundraising Officer, you’ll:

• link the rehoming centre with supporters in the local community, developing relationships with local individuals, businesses, community groups and clubs, 
• feed into various income streams through these relationships, identifying prospects in the community and develop a pipeline of future donors and legacy donations,
• steward existing and potential donors, always providing them with a seamless supporter journey, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the work we do and feel motivated to support our meaningful local work,
• organise supporter events, talks and tours both onsite and externally.
• completing all administration related to donations to the centre, including thanking and banking.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 8th and 9th June 2026, and will take place at our rehoming centre in West Calder.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some community fundraising experience, with the ability to build connections and connect with the local community. To do this, you’ll need excellent communication skills and be able to confidently approach and interact with supporters. While you’ll be a key part of the rehoming centre team, you’ll be regularly be working independently, so strong organisational skills and a proactive approach is essential.

This role is based at the rehoming centre, and the post holder will spend lots of time in the community meeting supporters. The working pattern is typically Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required and is likely to involve some evening and weekend work, depending on the nature of the work.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

​By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.​

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Brief role description​

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role, driving the acquisition of high-value, multi‑year corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful shared value for the organisation and its partners. They are responsible for developing and securing six‑ and seven‑figure strategic partnerships, ensuring each relationship aligns with organisational priorities and delivers clear, measurable impact.

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Who we are looking for​

We are looking for an experienced business development professional with a strong track record of winning long‑term corporate partnerships and securing multiple‑figure sums to deliver income targets.​

You will bring experience in prospect research and networking, with the ability to secure high‑value partnerships and deliver income targets. You will have excellent communication skills, including presentation, negotiation and influencing, and experience using CRM systems to support your work.​

You will demonstrate a highly self‑motivated and entrepreneurial approach, comfortable working to ambitious targets. You will be dynamic, organised and solutions‑focused, bringing a collaborative approach to your work. You will also be flexible and happy to attend events and meetings across the UK to secure funding partnerships.​

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website​.

Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached below​.

What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits attached below​.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Monday, 25 May 2026.​

Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at Forces Employment Charity​.

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.​

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.​

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.​

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About the Role

The Business Development Officer will play a dynamic and influential role within Sands’ Partnerships & Philanthropy team, helping to shape the charity’s growing presence across corporate, commercial, and digital landscapes. You’ll contribute directly to our income generating ambitions by uncovering new opportunities, building a healthy prospect pipeline, and supporting outreach that amplifies Sands’ profile across professional and online networks.

This role offers an exciting blend of creativity, insight gathering, and hands‑on development work. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to elevate Sands’ visibility - including helping to craft engaging digital content, develop compelling partnership assets, and support targeted online marketing initiatives. With the space to work proactively and take ownership of your projects, you’ll play a meaningful part in strengthening our corporate partnerships and creating foundations for long‑term, high‑impact relationships.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To contribute to the growth of Sands’ commercial and strategic partnerships by generating high-quality research, intelligence, and insight to support prospect acquisition and cultivation.
• To develop and maintain a healthy, diverse pipeline of corporate, commercial, and strategic prospects through structured research, qualification, and profiling.
• To support outreach, digital engagement, and online marketing activity to increase awareness of Sands’ partnership opportunities and drive inbound interest.
• To provide essential administrative and operational support for database management, data compliance, and reporting.
• To support the development of compelling proposals, pitch materials, development assets and case studies that reflect the needs and priorities of Sands and resonate with potential partners.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Prospect Research & Pipeline Development

• Conduct structured research to identify new prospective partners across multiple sectors, including retail, leisure, wellbeing, transport, and corporate services.
• Build detailed prospect profiles, including organisational background, alignment potential, decision-makers, and partnership opportunities.
• Maintain and update a robust cross industry prospect pipeline, ensuring all prospects are accurately categorised and tracked.
• Undertake competitor and sector analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities, supporting Sands’ strategic positioning.
• Map networks and connections (internal and external) to support the expansion of Sands’ business development reach.

2. Outreach, Marketing & Engagement Support

• Support initial outreach to prospective partners, including email approaches, LinkedIn engagement, and follow-up communications.
• Support the planning and delivery of targeted online marketing activity to increase organisational visibility among corporate audiences.
• Develop engaging content for outreach - such as partner briefs, email templates, and introductory decks.
• Collaborate with the Engagement and Communications teams to ensure all external messaging reflects Sands’ brand and partnership priorities.

3. Database, Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate, GDPR compliant records on Sands’ CRM, ensuring all research, outreach and cultivation activity are fully logged and auditable.
• Produce regular reports and dashboards to support team activity planning and income forecasting.
• Track deadlines for proposals, reporting, stewardship requirements, and internal consultations.
• Support due diligence checks for all new prospects and record documentation in line with Sands’ ethical and data protection policies.

4. Partnership Materials, Proposals & Case Studies

• Support the creation of high-quality partnership assets, including pitch decks, proposals, stewardship packs, and impact summaries.
• Collate relevant organisational information and stories to support the development of compelling case studies.
• Work with internal colleagues to gather content on Sands’ programmes, events, research, and family stories to support tailored partnership pitches.
• Assist with developing template materials for more efficient proposal creation.
  
  

5. Internal Collaboration & Organisational Support

• Work closely with the Commercial Business Development Lead to coordinate new business activity and support cultivation of prospective corporate relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Engagement, Communications, Events, Fundraising and Services to ensure partnership opportunities are strategically aligned.
• Support the planning and delivery of cultivation events, webinars, and online briefings for corporate audiences.

The Business Support Co-Ordinator is an essential member of the team, responsible for ensuring that public engagement activity is underpinned by high-quality, reliable data through careful management of the CRM. As Business Support Co‑Ordinator, you will play a vital role in enabling our Team to deliver the organisation’s strategy and charitable objectives. You’ll provide high‑quality administrative and project support across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders.

This is a varied, fast‑paced role suited to someone who enjoys accurate data collection, managing multiple priorities and contributing to meaningful social impact. We like to invest in our people; most of our staff are undertaking additional qualifications. There is the opportunity to be enrolled on level 3 qualifications relevant to the role.

Human Resources Business Partner

We are hiring for a HR Business Partner.

This role involves providing a proactive and professional HR advisory service to all staff, with particular focus on partnering with line managers and heads of department, supporting the Head of Human Resources in delivering best practice across the employee lifecycle.

Candidates should note an expectation of in-person attendance for this role for the first month in post, with the possibility to work from home one day per week after this.

Our client is an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Position: VAC0151 Human Resources Business Partner 

Location: London

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £42,627.34 p/a plus travel to work allowance up to £3900 pa

Contract:One Year Fixed Term

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme; generous travel to work allowance; 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum; café discount.

Closing Date: 05/06/2026

About the Role

The HRBP will act as a key point of contact for employment-related queries, ensuring compliance with legislation, internal policies, and the ethos of The Salvation Army. The role will include several exciting opportunities to improve HR processes and will be leading on a number of projects with this aim in mind.

Candidates should note an expectation of in-person attendance for this role for the first month in post, with the possibility to work from home one day per week after this.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience working in a HR generalist capacity, providing excellent advice and guidance to all stakeholders including line managers and employees.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its application to the workplace.
• Experience using HR Information Systems (ideally MHR iTrent) with a focus on System Administration.
• Confident advising on and leading in complex ER cases.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of stakeholders, cross-culturally.
• Experience of working with minimal supervision, providing accurate and timely support to all stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and diplomacy.

Successful candidates will actively demonstrate our staff values of acting with GRACE and TRUTH:

Growth and Transformation

Respect and Recognition

Accountability and Understanding

Collaboration and Trust

Empowerment and Honesty

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today!

Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, Personnel Officer, HR BP, Human Resources BP, Personnel BP, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Business Partner, Personnel Business Partner.

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

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

We’re looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Corporate Partnerships Officer to support the delivery of high-value corporate partnerships that generate vital income for Blood Cancer UK. This role plays a key part in ensuring partnerships are delivered effectively, with a strong focus on stewardship, relationship management, and maintaining excellent engagement with corporate partners. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, this role helps ensure partnerships achieve their financial and strategic objectives while delivering meaningful impact for people affected by blood cancer.

This is a collaborative and detail-oriented position, working across internal teams to support partnership planning, reporting, and impactful engagement activity. Externally, the role builds and maintains strong relationships within corporate partner organisations, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day delivery. Strong organisation, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential, alongside a positive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to supporting the growth and success of our partnerships portfolio.

Regular travel to the London office and partner offices will be required. The level of attendance may vary throughout the year, with increased time spent at partner offices during busy periods. This may range from a couple of days per week to approximately once per month, depending on business needs. 

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

At PHG, we’ve spent nearly 30 years turning complex science into practical health policy. We are now looking for a versatile Administration and Communications Officer to join our team. 

As Administration and Communications Officer you can expect to spend half your time supporting our external-facing communications activities, including, designing digital and print content and keeping our website up to date. From monitoring analytics to maintaining our house style, you’ll help ensure our policy perspectives reach the right people. The other half of your time will be spent ensuring our office and HR functions run smoothly. This includes essential HR admin (payroll, recruitment, and contracts), coordinating meetings and events, and managing our office facilities.   However, no two weeks are likely to be the same.

Who You Are

You’re someone who loves variety and doesn't mind switching gears from designing a newsletter to booking an external meeting in the same afternoon.

Our Ideal Candidate

• You have an eye for detail and enjoy using different software (e.g. Adobe Indesign, Canva) to create impactful content

• You’re proficient in Google/Microsoft and either know your way around CMS/CRM platforms or are excited to learn.

• You can juggle competing priorities without dropping standards or missing deadlines.

• You’re a team player who is self-motivated, professional, and ready to take the initiative.

This is a chance to work at the intersection of science and policy in a flexible, supportive environment. 

The PHG Foundation is a linked exempt charity of the University of Cambridge.

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London). The role will also be considered on a fully homeworking basis.

Salary: £47,701.95 per annum plus £3000 London Weighting (which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term (until April 2027)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Finance Business Partner on an interim fixed term contract basis during a period of significant change for the charity. 

Refuge is transforming the way it manages its finances, modernising all aspects of financial management across the organisation with the implementation of a new finance system.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to cover this Interim Fixed Term Maternity cover contract, you will bring a deep understanding of delivering a modern finance partnering service, ideally in a charity or housing association setting.  As the Finance Business Partner in this very hands-on role, you will manage and carry out all aspects of business partnering, preparation of monthly management information and insights to meet the needs of our colleagues across the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join an organisation which provides crucial services to women and children, helping us build our capabilities and make a significant contribution. This is a fixed term contract role and will allow you to focus on delivering what we need in the short term, whilst putting in the foundations for the next stages of financial transformation.

If you are inspired by our mission and would like to bring your skills and energy to our work, we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 09:00am 26 May 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 8 June 2026

Role purpose

The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning.

As the Head of Finance, you will:

• Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through developing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives.
• Act as senior finance business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead on the annual audit and production of statutory accounts, ensuring effective management of the audit process.
• Support the rest of the Charity team to become financially informed and comfortable understanding financial performance, control, and accountability.

Main responsibilities

Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance

• Lead the finance function of the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management and reporting.
• Ensure that appropriately robust internal financial and operational controls are in place.
• Ensure that our unrestricted and restricted funds and accounting records are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other reports are produced by the finance team and distributed to members of the senior management team, encouraging ownership of departmental budgets.
• Manage and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management.
• Ensure all banking facilities, financial systems, and internal processes function to a high standard and enable the Charity to carry out its transactional and operational financial functions.
• Lead financial risk identification and mitigation, working closely with the chief executive and leadership team, and reporting to the board of trustees.

Financial administration and governance

• Manage the production of statutory accounts in line with the Charity SORP and lead the annual external audit process.
• Oversee our tax affairs, including PAYE, national insurance, corporation tax, VAT, and gift aid.
• Responsible for our payroll and pensions functions.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and controls, working closely with the fundraising and operations teams to ensure organisational efficiency.
• Identify and escalate financial risks to the chief executive and board
• Line manage and support the management accountant and finance manager, ensuring professional development and high-quality output.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience

We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have:

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, OR CIMA)
• Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, SORP, and audit is essential.
• Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets
• Firm understanding of risk management
• Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations
• Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness
• Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting
• Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on a being a well-run and financially accountable Charity
• Considerable experience of management and development of staff

Skills, abilities, and behaviours

• A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity’s needs as part of a team
• Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience
• Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business
• Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management
• Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

Location:MSSC National Support Centre, 200b Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JY

Contract: 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,300 gross per annum

Closing Date: Monday 25 May 2026

Interviews: Assessment Day at MSSC NSC on Monday 1 June 2026

Are you passionate about supporting volunteers and looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Support Officer with proven administrative and IT skills to join our busy Volunteer Support team based at our National Support Centre.

This role plays a vital part in supporting the smooth and safe onboarding of adult volunteers within Sea Cadets. As a key member of the Volunteer Support Team, you will ensure that all administrative processes are completed. You will act as a first point of contact for volunteer enquiries, maintain high quality records throughout volunteers’ membership, maintaining MSSC’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of adult volunteer applications to join Sea Cadets, ensuring all personnel records are accurately updated on the CRM system.
• Review and approve volunteer references in line with MSSC’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Administer the enhanced disclosure process, acting as an MSSC counter-signatory.
• Process grants and claims relating to volunteer uniform allowances.
• Review and submit applications for UKSV Security Clearances and MOD 90 ID Cards.
• Respond to all Volunteer Support enquiries received by MSSC via email, post, and phone.

Requirements

• Experience working in a customer‑focused role, handling a wide range of enquiries by phone and email, including challenging conversations.
• Excellent IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using data protection procedures and handling confidential information appropriately.
• Experience organising own workload and managing deadlines effectively.

Desirable

• Experience of database inputting, record maintenance, and data management.
• Experience working with volunteers.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks.