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Job Title: Building Compliance Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Location: London-based. Site visits / Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £39,565 per annum (Inclusive of £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 (12-14 Months Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm
Join Refuge and help keep our homes, workplaces and services safe and compliant.
Please note, This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.p
Refuge is the UK's largest specialist provider of services for survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence. We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Building Compliance Adviser to join our Property Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a property professional with experience of building safety, statutory compliance and property management to play a key role in ensuring our diverse property portfolio remains safe, secure and compliant.
Working closely with operational teams, senior leaders, contractors, regulators and external partners, you will act as Refuge's in-house compliance expert, providing technical advice and ensuring the organisation remains informed and compliant with changing legislation, regulations and industry standards.
About the role
As Building Compliance Adviser, you will lead on building safety and property compliance across Refuge's portfolio. You will monitor statutory and regulatory requirements, maintain compliance data and certifications, update policies, deliver training and provide expert advice to colleagues across the organisation.
You will also support the management of property agreements, oversee compliance reporting and returns, liaise with insurers and regulators, and help ensure robust governance arrangements are in place.
The role combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and practical problem-solving, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful difference.
Key responsibilities
Building Safety and Property Compliance
- Act as Refuge's corporate lead for building safety, fire risk assessment (FRA) compliance and wider property compliance matters.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and advise the organisation on emerging requirements.
- Update and develop property policies to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.
- Deliver training and guidance to colleagues on building safety and compliance requirements.
- Support services to develop effective local compliance arrangements.
- Undertake property inspections and produce reports, recommendations and action plans.
- Maintain oversight of compliance certifications, records and documentation.
- Monitor compliance performance and provide assurance through reporting and quality checks.
- Provide technical advice and support on property-related issues across the organisation.
Property Management
- Maintain and develop Refuge's property database.
- Ensure property agreements are centrally stored and effectively managed.
- Monitor key contractual dates and obligations and support proactive compliance with lease and agreement requirements.
Supply Chain and Contractor Management
- Support or lead the procurement of consultants and contractors.
- Develop briefs, specifications and project requirements.
- Agree costs, programmes and contract terms.
- Monitor contractor performance and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Support service teams with property-related projects and deliveries.
Reporting and Governance
- Prepare reports for senior leaders, boards and other stakeholders.
- Complete property compliance and regulatory returns, including the annual NROSH return.
- Act as a key contact for insurers, providing property and compliance information as required.
- Collect, analyse and present compliance data to demonstrate statutory and regulatory compliance.
Customer Service and Teamwork
- Provide a responsive and professional property support service to colleagues.
- Build positive working relationships across the organisation.
- Provide team cover where required and participate in out-of-hours emergency response arrangements.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of building safety, compliance, property management or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory property compliance requirements.
- Experience interpreting legislation and translating requirements into policies, procedures or operational practice.
- Experience managing compliance data, certifications and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
- Experience working with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to travel across London and surrounding areas as required.
Why work for Refuge?
At Refuge, every role contributes to supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. In return, we offer a rewarding and supportive environment where you can develop your career while making a genuine difference to people's lives.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equality and supports the wellbeing and professional development of our colleagues.
Additional Information
Closing Date: 09:00am 27 July 2026
Interview Date: 5 - 6 August 2026
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HR Lead
Are you driven by the belief that every woman deserves the chance to shape her future, no matter her past?
We are an award‑winning national charity, the UK’s only employment charity dedicated solely to supporting women with convictions.
Driven by our vision of a society where no woman is held back by her past, we work to ensure every woman has the support, encouragement and opportunities she needs to reset her life and thrive.
We challenge misconceptions about women with convictions and raise awareness of the issues that often sit behind women’s offending. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: a conviction should never define a woman’s future.
About the role
We’re looking for a new HR Lead to build on our existing policies and processes and take our inclusive, and high-performing culture to the next stage. As HR Lead, you will be integrated across the organisation, working at both strategic and operational levels to develop our people practices. You will have experience across the HR spectrum but will be especially skilled at coaching managers, undertaking employee relations casework, recruitment, developing organisational culture, and implementing equity, diversity and inclusion within HR practices. Your ability to build trusting relationships with a wide range of people will set you apart, as will your passion for the work we do.
What we offer
You’ll be joining a supportive, values‑driven team who care deeply about the women we work with. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer flexible working, a generous holiday allowance, wellbeing days and time off for your birthday.
Flexibility
Our London-based staff operate on a hybrid model, working from our office at London South Bank University (one minute from Elephant and Castle tube station) on Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remainder of the week worked from home. Full-time staff are expected to attend the office on both days, while part-time staff are required to attend on one of these days only. We also have staff based outside London who work fully remotely.
The HR Lead role is a two-day-per-week position. We would like the postholder to work from the London office on either Monday or Tuesday (or both days if preferred), with flexibility over when the remaining hours are worked, provided there is a consistent working pattern each week.
Safer Recruitment
Working Chance is committed to providing a safe environment for all those who work at and with Working Chance. The safe recruitment of everyone who undertakes work for us is the first step in fulfilling this commitment.
All positions at Working Chance are offered subject to the following conditions:
- Receipt of satisfactory references covering the last three years of your employment or voluntary work
- A basic disclosure check
- Proof of your identity and that you are legally entitled to work in the UK.
Working Chance actively encourages and supports the employment of people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We want to be representative of the people we are here to support, so we welcome applications from people with lived experience. For more information, please take a look at our Recruitment of People with Lived Experience Policy below.
While we recognise the growing role of AI tools, we believe that your genuine insights and experiences are key to understanding who you are and the value you can bring to our organisation. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants to provide personal answers that reflect their own thoughts and reflections. Your individuality matters most to us, and AI-generated answers may limit your opportunity to stand out.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To support women to create purposeful lives through helping them to build careers, and to educate and inspire employers to embrace inclusive hiring.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. The Finance Manager is responsible for the management of the financial accounting functions of the organisation, for the preparation of statutory accounts, regular management reports, the preparation of all tax returns, supporting budget holders and assisting them fulfil their responsibilities, and for compliance with statutory requirements including compliance with tax laws and regulations.
About the role
The Finance Manager will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including the nation offices, supporting and advising, building excellence in standards within the finance office and injecting innovative solutions to the organisation’s financial strategy.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.
The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK, we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Friday 24 July 2026, 5pm.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.