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Job Title: Senior Communications Officer
Reports to: Communications Manager
Line reports: None
Contract terms: Full time
Salary: £39,629
Location: London-based, with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with 4,500 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job purpose
Part of the Policy & Engagement department, the Senior Communications Officer is responsible for devising and supporting strategic communication initiatives that elevate the College’s visibility, advocate for the importance of sustainable ophthalmology services, spotlight our work and values, and promote membership. Working with colleagues, members and external partners, you will craft, execute and evaluate multichannel campaigns, secure profile-raising media coverage, and create engaging content for all our communications channels.
Main responsibilities
Strategic communication planning
- Plan, deliver and evaluate multichannel communications campaigns and plans – working with colleagues across the College to identify objectives, target audiences and key messaging.
- Contribute to developing and implementing communications strategies to increase the College’s profile, promote its work and the importance of ophthalmology, and support membership recruitment and retention.
Content development and management
- Contribute to developing, delivering and evaluating the performance of our content strategy and organisation-wide annual content plan.
- Work with all College departments to develop promotional materials, and to identify and gather content, stories and information for sharing across College media.
- Produce engaging, and accessible content for the College’s member magazine, social media accounts, website and e-newsletters.
- Copyedit, proofread and format publications, and manage the production of printed materials, including liaising with printers, designers, and other external suppliers.
- Help keep the College’s photo library up-to-date, and work with colleagues to commission photographs.
Media relations
- Identify new and nurture existing relationships with editors, journalists, commentators and producers, expanding and updating our contact list.
- Develop and implement a schedule of strategic media engagement, identifying new opportunities upon which the College should capitalise.
- Handle day-to-day proactive and reactive media relations, including acting as the first point of contact for media enquiries; writing and pitching comments, press releases, quotes, and op-eds; arranging interviews; and working with international, national and local media.
- Record, monitor and report on the College’s media activities, coverage and performance.
- Work with the Communications Manager to brief and commission training for College spokespeople.
- Work with colleagues to keep our media lines on priority policy issues up to date.
Digital communications
- Co-plan, produce and distribute targeted and segmented e-newsletters.
- Develop and implement a social media schedule that is aligned with organisational and departmental objectives, capitalises on external opportunities, reflects the latest trends and best practice, and delivers regular, timely and targeted posts.
- Manage the College’s social media channels day-to-day, producing topical and relevant content, and monitoring and responding to comments and messages.
- Support the Communications Manager in maintaining and managing the College website, including inputting to reviews and our ongoing redevelopment project and content audit.
- Support and train colleagues in using our content management system (CMS).
- Monitor and report on the College’s digital performance monthly.
Brand management
- Uphold the College’s brand identity and messaging across all materials and platforms.
- Help champion and ensure compliance with the College’s brand and style guidelines.
- Support the department in averting and handling communications crises as needed.
Other
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the College
- Working outside normal hours and/or overnight stays may be necessary to support the delivery of key organisational events.
Inclusion and diversity statement
The College is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
Our values
Inclusion
- actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
- everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role
Integrity
- being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
- evidenced-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience
Innovation
- creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
- actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
- fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities
Improvement
- being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
- continuous and sustainable development across all its activities
Person specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
- Demonstrable expertise in strategic/corporate communications, with a professional qualification or evidence of learning in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing
- At least three years’ experience of working in a busy communications team, press office or newsroom
- Experience of devising, implementing and evaluating multichannel communications strategies and/or campaigns
- Experience of writing materials for a range of audiences, including blogs, magazine/news articles, newsletters, social media posts and website copy
- Experience of commissioning, editing, and proof-reading copy, ensuring adherence to brand and style guidelines
- Working knowledge of the media and experience of fielding enquiries, and developing briefings and press releases
- Experience of using CMS, website analytics, social media monitoring and scheduling tools, and e-newsletter software
- Knowledge of best practice and emerging trends in digital and social media
- Working knowledge of IT systems – including Microsoft Office, CRMs, and digital asset management tools
Skills and abilities
- Strong strategic planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Excellent communications and editorial skills, with an outstanding command of written English and an exceptional attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate impact and identify opportunities for improvement
- Search engine optimisation writing and editing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the media
- Ability to generate new ideas, take initiative and problem solve
- Adaptability and an ability to work well under pressure and manage often conflicting demands within tight timeframes
Personal qualities (attributes)
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Commitment to own continuing professional development
- Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude
Staff benefits
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:
Work life balance and family friendly benefits
- Hybrid working
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Xmas and New Year)
- One day of paid leave to move house
- Enhanced parental leave
Planning for your future
- Employer pension contributions up to a maximum of 12%.
Career development
- All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
- Study loans
Travel
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing
- Health cash plan
- Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from mid July to the end of August)
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
Please submit your CV (maximum two pages) and a covering letter (maximum one page).
The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the job description for reference.
Interviews will be held at our office in Euston, the week commencing 18 August 2025. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is 11 August 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is located in Headingley, Leeds and provides expert palliative care and support for people who are living with a life-limiting condition, as well as supporting their families.
“It’s hard to put into words. But one word stands out, which is ‘amazing’. Sue Ryder are just absolutely phenomenal. My dad was so appreciative of the care he received. He was so fond of the carers and nurses.” (family of a patient)
Sue Ryder is one of the UK’s most recognisable charities, and last year over 9,400 people were cared for by Sue Ryder’s hospice teams at home or in one of their centres.
This is an exciting time to join Leeds’ talented and dedicated fundraising team, who are ambitious to do more across the region and beyond! We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead, inspire and motive them! This role is an amazing opportunity to make a difference locally, as well as working with the national team to shape the charity’s strategy for the future.
We are looking for a passionate, proactive person who has the skills to develop corporate partnerships, and grow income from community fundraising and events. This is a truly inspirational charity, and a role with huge potential – could it be the right career move for you?
The Role
This is a unique role, with a reputable national charity that has a huge impact on the local community. With this position comes real scope to develop and nurture relationships with businesses across Leeds, as well as steward supporters in the community, and at events. The main responsibilities will include:
- Raising awareness of the inspirational support that Sue Ryder provides
- Developing a pipeline of corporate prospects to approach and engage for sustainable partnerships.
- Developing and implementing the effective use of networking to generate prospective business opportunities.
- Developing income from community fundraising and events.
- Managing budgets and delivering income to set targets.
- Providing management, support and guidance for members of the fundraising team.
The Person
We are looking for a confident, pro-active and self-motivated person who has experience in developing new business within a fundraising or corporate background. You should be experienced in developing relationships through networking, and be able to lead by example in instigating conversations that will elicit support. You must have exceptional communications skills and proven experience of building successful and mutually beneficial relationships.
Due to the nature of the role, and the importance of maximising opportunities at the hospice, we are looking for someone who is local to the Leeds area (a driving license and access to your own vehicle is desirable). You must also be able to work flexibly with evenings and weekends as required.
Why Sue Ryder?
The Wheatfields Hospice is a remarkable place, tucked away in the leafy suburbs of Headingley. It is a tranquil oasis that provides expert palliative care, which is vital for patients and their families – at a time when they need it most.
Sue Ryder has been providing expert care for over 70 years. They put people at the heart of the care they provide, and at the heart of the organisation. This is evident in the friendly, positive welcome they give.
The organisational culture provides a wonderful working environment where people feel valued, supported and where everyone knows their worth! Their commitment to invest in people and support personal development gives this role huge opportunity for growth.
The charity’s benefits include:
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! Apply here, or get in contact with Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information. Please note: the deadline for applications for this role is Monday 21st July 2025.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Male Independent Domestic Victim Advocate
We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the Ashraya Project supporting Male Victims & Survivors.
This role is hybrid, working from home and the office in London and also involves regular travel throughout the area.
Please note that the charity is committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Position: 6208 Male Independent Domestic Victim Advocate
Location: Greater London
Hours: Monday to Friday - Flexible dependent on service delivery and client need
Contract: Fixed Term, until 31.03.26
Salary: Qualified: FTE, Total £31,411.00 per annum - This includes £28,611.00 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance. Unqualified: FTE, Total £29,630.20 per annum - This includes £26,830.20 per annum plus £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance
Closing Date: 24th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
The Role
As a Male Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will ensure that male survivors’ safety & housing needs are met. You will provide specialist support at the moment of crisis, providing advocacy & support to access safe accommodation ensuring the safety, security & dignity of service users & their children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists.
- Focus on high-risk cases with short to medium-term crisis intervention.
- Assist high-risk victims in accessing safety services.
- Deliver tailored support and information.
- Understand legal frameworks for protecting children and vulnerable adults.
- Provide advocacy on legal, housing, health, and financial options.
- Empower clients to recognize domestic abuse dynamics.
- Participate in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC).
- Work with a team to deliver respectful, dignified, and sensitive services.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
- Comply with data protection laws and organizational policies.
- Stay updated with procedures, policies, and professional codes.
About You
Ideally, you will have knowledge about legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and have experience working with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. An understanding benefits, housing, and homelessness would also be beneficial.
You will need:
- Knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on victims and children.
- Awareness and understanding of the barriers men face when accessing support services.
- To demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience in statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency settings.
- Competency in risk and needs assessments.
- An understanding of safeguarding issues.
- Direct service delivery experience to victims or vulnerable people.
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise work.
- Strong crisis management skills.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and advisory skills.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Housing, Homelessness, Mental Health, Care, Outreach, Crisis, Family, Children, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Care Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Crisis Support Worker s, Family Support Worker, Children’s Support Worker, IDVA, IDVSA, Abuse, Advocate, Advocacy. #INDNFP
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Shape the Future of Home Care in Rural Perthshire.Lead a forward-thinking social enterprise delivering vital care services in rural communities
We are excited to announce an opportunity to establish and lead Heartland Cares Ltd, a start-up social enterprise, providing home care in rural Perthshire. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer / Home Care Manager to shape and drive this innovative initiative. Working with an ambitious Board of Directors, and initially in the Rannoch and Dunkeld and Birnam areas, his role offers the chance to build a new and tranformative model of community-led care, enhancing services in remote rural areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of a high-quality home care service tailored to rural areas.
- Build, motivate, and manage staff and volunteers, ensuring excellence in care and service delivery.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and service delivery
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local trusts, councils, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and lead the registration process.
- Manage financial operations, including budgeting.
- Act as the spokesperson for the organisation, promoting its services to local communities.
- Report directly to the Board, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and governance requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Real Impact: Shape a service that directly improves lives.
- Innovative Approach: Be at the forefront of community-led care solutions.
- Supportive Team: Work with a committed and passionate group of professionals.
- Career Growth: Lead a growing organisation with long-term potential.
- Beautiful Location: Enjoy working in the heart of rural Scotland.
Are you the right fit?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a passion for making a positive impact in rural, remote communities. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 7 practitioner qualification (meeting SSSC criteria) and have proven leadership experience in care services within community settings. Financial management and exceptional communication skills are essential, along with a good understanding of the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing health and social care services.
If you are committed to building an organisation that ensures people can receive care within their own communities, we would love to hear from you!
Application notes
To apply for this post please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Job Description. Please send this to the email found in the Job Pack (downloadable from this site).
Closing date for applications is midnight on 8th August 2025.
Interviews: To be held at a mutually agreeable time shortly after the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Manager to join the inhouse Property Team at Barnardo's to manage a portfolio of properties in Central, South West and Wales. This is a permanent full-time position which is hybrid ( with access to regional offices) and a requirement to travel to visit properties and meet with internal stakeholders.
Come and join Barnardo's, our purpose is clear – changing childhoods and changing lives, so that children, young people and families are safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. We've been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years, and we'll be here for as long as is needed.
The role is varied and encompasses responsibility for the asset management of a portfolio of properties including acquisitions, rent reviews, lease renewals, lease regears, property disposals and general professional advice on any property related matter. We work closely with our internal stakeholders (Retail, Childrens Services and Residential) to deliver property solutions which enable them to achieve their business objectives.
It is an Essential requirement that the successful candidate will be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and hold a full Driving licence with access to a vehicle.
If you wish to make a difference for children and young people and if you're an expert in property asset management and passionate about supporting colleagues through excellent customer service, we want to hear from you. Recruitment is delivered via our internal Talent team.
Full Time: 36.25 Hours
Ideal Candidate
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
- General Practice Surveying background
- Experience with day-to-day Property and Asset Management of a commercial portfolio
- Proven track record of negotiating property transactions .
- Experience of successfully operating in a large, complex, fast paced, and geographically spread property environment.
- Ability to think outside of the box and provide strategic advice on property matters
- Understanding of property market, trends, challenges and emerging legislation.
- Evidence of active continued professional development to support delivery of the role.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Recruitment Officer Maternity Cover
Hybrid – Teddington Office / FARA Shops/ Home-Based(2 days) | 12-Month FTC |
Are you an experienced Recruitment Administrator, Coordinator or Officer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation? Join FARA Charity Shops as our Recruitment Officer and help us build inclusive, passionate, and diverse teams for our 40 FARA Charity Shops in London.
Why Join Us?
For over 30 years FARA has been transforming lives through our London charity shops and our work with vulnerable children and young people in Romania. As our Recruitment Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we attract, hire, and retain the very best people — both paid staff and volunteers — for our London retail operations. Through this role you will help support our joint efforts to fund the highly impactful projects in Romania.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for our charity shops and support functions across London
- Post job adverts and screen CVs via platforms like Indeed and social media whilst budgeting and managing costs associated with recruitment
- Arrange and at times attend interviews with hiring managers
- Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and support them throughout the hiring process
- Support with the development of recruitment and volunteering policies
- Develop and maintain recruitment processes to help ensure compliance and observe best practice at all times
- Develop, organise and deliver recruitment training for hiring managers
- Contribute to targeted recruitment campaigns in collaboration with our marketing team
- Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics
- Help grow our volunteer programme and develop pathways for volunteer engagement
- Produce insightful recruitment reports for the Senior Leadership Team
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience as a recruitment professional (3+ years) and qualifications in the subject matter, preferably CIPD certified
- Experience working in charity retail, non-profit organisations and recruiting volunteers
- Strong knowledge of recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Experience producing reports for senior leadership
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great time management
- Passion for diversity, inclusion and collaborative working
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and travelling to shop locations
What We Offer
- Salary: £32 – 34k
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working model (Teddington office, shop visits + remote working)
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Full access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Team social events
Ready to make a difference?
Click Apply Now and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for FARA
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading charity as they look for a Digital Channels Manager. This exciting opportunity is for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join their marketing and digital team, responsible for the development, management, and continuous enhancement of their corporate digital channels to maximize efficiencies and drive business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and continuously enhance the charity's corporate digital channels
- Lead efforts to conceptualize, build, and implement new digital products
- Establish digital product development processes
- Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team
- Maximize web and SEO performance and measure the effectiveness of digital performance through a data-driven approach
- Provide both proactive and reactive web support and digital expertise across departments
- Lead on ensuring digital safeguarding processes and protocols are embedded where appropriate and delivered
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in editing and publishing website content, using DTP software, and HTML, CSS, SEO, and UX design
- Excellent knowledge of Content Management strategy and data-driven decision making
- Strong analytical skills and ability to gather audience insight
- Experience in project management, team leadership, and budget management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with senior management and colleagues at all levels
- Ability to work sympathetically and appropriately with those with lived experience.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 and other benefits.
- Opportunity to work for a leading charity making a real difference.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote working and flexible hour
- Valuable pension benefits and access to employee assistance programs.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).
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
We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship cannot be offered.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Actively Interviewing
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!
As the Head of Academic Services, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the academic department, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an effective, positive learning environment. This role involves direct line management of the Academic Services and Student Services team as well as collaborating with the other departments to uphold academic and company standards. Reporting to Senior Management, you’ll play a crucial role in formulating reports, monitoring performance metrics, implementing and overseeing academic policies to achieve our objectives.
This is a senior role within the organisation and the successful candidate will be a leading member of the leadership team. The role will require previous experience in a comparable management position in an academic setting, with extensive knowledge of Higher Education regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.
The Head of Academic Services is responsible for managing, developing and strengthening Fourth Monkey’s academic and student support services, quality assurance and enhancement.
The Head of Academic Services acts as the expert in academic standards, oversight, programme management, student services and academic quality & compliance for the organisation and as such undertakes a senior responsibility within the smooth operational and administrative management of the organisations day to day operations.
This role is about driving student success.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Islington SEMH Mental Health Service
Barnardo's are recruiting an outreach community-based Clinician for our SEMH Service in the Islington Borough of London.
At Barnardo's we believe a child's future should never be defined by their past. Every child has the right to a fulfilling life, to realise their potential and to have a positive future. Working in partnerships, we focus on building stronger families and improving children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing.
The post holder will provide 1:1 short term intervention (6-8 weeks as a standard) therapeutic interventions and support to CYP (8-18 years – 25 years with and SEND) living in Islington.
The post holder will oversee a case load of CYP and act as a contact with professionals and members of the CYP's network of support.
In return you will receive:
- A challenging and rewarding job that will make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people
- Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
- A supportive working environment and management team
Requirements for this position are:
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (payable by Barnardo's)
Please see the attached person and profile specification for the essential criteria relating to this post and the additional information sheet for more specific details and qualification requirements.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading charity as they look for a Digital Channels Manager. This exciting opportunity is for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join their marketing and digital team, responsible for the development, management, and continuous enhancement of their corporate digital channels to maximize efficiencies and drive business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and continuously enhance the charity's corporate digital channels
- Lead efforts to conceptualize, build, and implement new digital products
- Establish digital product development processes
- Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team
- Maximize web and SEO performance and measure the effectiveness of digital performance through a data-driven approach
- Provide both proactive and reactive web support and digital expertise across departments
- Lead on ensuring digital safeguarding processes and protocols are embedded where appropriate and delivered
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in editing and publishing website content, using DTP software, and HTML, CSS, SEO, and UX design
- Excellent knowledge of Content Management strategy and data-driven decision making
- Strong analytical skills and ability to gather audience insight
- Experience in project management, team leadership, and budget management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with senior management and colleagues at all levels
- Ability to work sympathetically and appropriately with those with lived experience.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 and other benefits.
- Opportunity to work for a leading charity making a real difference.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote working and flexible hour
- Valuable pension benefits and access to employee assistance programs.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).
We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship cannot be offered.
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
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We have an exciting opportunity for Caseworkers (known internally as Independent Victim Advocates- IVA) to join the London team, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the roles:
These roles offer flexibility for home and office working with travel to appointments to meet clients across London as required. You will work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with some evening and weekend working on occasion dependent upon client need.
As an Independent Victim Advocate you will provide high quality, holistic support to clients, including victims of sexual violence. You will need to be able to manage a demanding workload, travel to appointments with clients and to meet a range of conflicting deadlines.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Do you dream about a more rewarding career? One with hybrid working, job permanence and career development? One where you make a real difference to people’s lives while also helping to tackle the climate change emergency? Then why not become an Energy Advisor employed by Changeworks, Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low carbon living?
As an Energy Advisor, you will have the opportunity to work across our range of teams to help people with expert energy advice. We provide accredited training to hone your expertise and support progression. Our supportive, inclusive advice teams will be on hand to help you settle in and share best practice.
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented Energy Advisors to help us deliver the vital Home Energy Scotland advice service in the South East and Highlands and Islands. You’ll be the first point of call for householders who need free and impartial advice about how they can lower their bills and reduce their environmental impact. You’ll also be at the forefront of Changeworks’ mission to make low carbon living a reality across Scotland. You will have experience engaging with customers and your excellent communication skills will help you support householders and relay technical information to a non-technical audience. You will require good IT skills and have a stable internet connection.
Home Energy Scotland is a free, impartial advice service funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Energy Saving Trust. Changeworks has been involved in delivering the service for 16 years, and currently manages advice centres in South East Scotland and the Highlands and Islands.
With the energy crisis affecting so many people, we are also looking for Energy Advisors to join our Community Engagement and Energy Advice Service where you’ll be at the forefront of supporting householders in fuel poverty with fuel billing, debt and advocacy support. You will have experience of providing advice to householders to support them to adopt energy efficient behaviours.
Throughout the directorate, we provide high quality advice and information on topics including energy efficiency in the home, behaviour change, renewable technologies and water. We also support many people who are living in fuel poverty with access to grants and funding to keep their homes warmer for less. Along with the satisfaction of helping people on a daily basis, you’ll also receive an City and Guilds Energy Awareness qualification and join an organisation consistently rated as a fantastic place to work.
The ideal candidate and the role
To be successful in this role you should have a passion for helping and supporting people and be a confident communicator. Our advisors speak to a wide range of customers with varied enquiries on a daily basis, providing them with high quality advice tailored to their circumstances and empowering them to take action and change their behaviours.
You will join a team of customer-focused energy advisors in a fast-paced environment, taking inbound calls and making outbound calls to our existing customers. An interest in the environment and sustainability would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be given.
In return you can expect
We will start to grow your knowledge of our services and energy efficiency straight away. The Energy Advisor induction programme includes the City and Guilds Energy Awareness in the Home qualification. We will support the successful applicants with ongoing coaching, mentoring and development.
About us
Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.
The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.
We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.
At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a collaborative, analytical and detail-oriented Business Partner to join our Finance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£55,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
- Online wellbeing resources
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
We reserve the right to close the job advertisement early, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
This role encompasses two critical functions:
- Business Partner to Central Services - Assisting head office functions in managing their budgets.
- Financial Planning & Analysis - Supporting the Senior Manager for FP&A in overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
About you:
- Previous experience of planning and budgeting and delivery of key reports in a large organisation.
- Be capable of managing (sideways and upwards) senior individuals across multiple disciplines and have extensive, demonstrable people management experience and a clear understanding of the people implications and people agenda on the success of the business.
- Financial expertise to understand requirements, produce reports, provide financial analysis and to identify underperformance and risks.
- Confident, ability to lead, and communicate with others to influence business decisions and financial performance.
- Meticulous, accurate and attention to detail
- Experience in business modelling and financial forecasting.
- Advance skills in using Excel and to learn specific planning systems such as Bricks
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent full professional qualification.
- Ability to analyse complex financial information, identify issues, recommend solutions and express them clearly to "lay" managers.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and all levels internally and externally.
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Constructive contributions and relevant recommendations to senior management to improve the performance.
Desirable:
- Experience in business partnering of FP&A
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Bracknell.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
Relevant specialism experience
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team. You will join us on a full-time contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000- £50,000 pa, plus benefits. The role is based at our head office in Bethnal Green with the option of Hybrid working after a 6-month probationary period.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
As an employer we are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
About our Management Accountant role:
The Management Accountant will be pivotal in providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis to support decision-making across our care projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to ensure the company’s financial performance is closely monitored and aligned with organisational goals.
You will be responsible for managing time sensitive processes, budgeting, forecasting and providing insights into financial performance. We welcome candidates with a knowledge of the use of AI and other emerging technologies.
You will monitor operational costs and identify areas for cost reduction, ensuring financial controls are in place, proactively providing improvements to procedures and applying sound judgement based on knowledge and experience.
You will build strong and positive relationships with budget holders, senior managers and Heads of Departments, providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties. There is an expectation for you to lead on the creation of monthly management packs.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that positively affects people’s lives.
What we’re looking for in our ideal Management Accountant:
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
- Highly skilled with Excel and finance packages including Sage 200
- Supportive and willing to learn and develop with a proactive and solutions focused approach
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, budgeting, and forecasting in a multi-site environment.
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar financial role, ideally within the healthcare, social care, or similarly regulated sector.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.