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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
A rare opportunity to lead communications and brand for one of the UK’s leading education trusts.
As Head of Communications and Brand at the Harris Federation, you will shape and protect our public profile, leading strategic communications, marketing and media activity across a network of 55 academies.
Reporting to the CEO, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, driving brand consistency, overseeing high impact campaigns, and leading digital, PR and internal communications to support pupil recruitment, staff attraction and organisational growth. You will also build and lead a high performing MarComms function and manage external agency partnerships.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll bring the Harris story to life - showcasing our impact, strengthening our reputation, and helping us navigate sector challenges with clarity and credibility.
If you are a senior communications leader with a strong track record in brand, digital and stakeholder engagement, and are passionate about making a difference to young people’s futures - we’d love to hear from you.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership & Executive Advisory
- Develop and lead the Federation’s external communications and brand strategy at the highest level, ensuring coherence across all academies and central services.
- Act as an adviser to the CEO and executive team on internal and external communications.
Brand Leadership
- Own and embed the Federation’s brand identity, values, and visual standards across all academies and external channels.
- Own and embed brand guidelines, tone of voice, and messaging across all channels to ensure consistency.
External Campaigns & Growth Marketing
- Create comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that align with the Federations aims and increase brand awareness.
- Own and develop high impact external campaigns to support pupil recruitment, reputation and trust building, staff recruitment (in collaboration with Talent Acquisition), and new academy expansions.
MarComms Directorate Leadership
- Build and lead a high performing Marketing & Communications Directorate.
- Set long-term capability requirements and lead workforce planning as the function scales.
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or related field.
- Professional Marketing qualification (CIM or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD in digital marketing, SEO, or communications.
- Significant experience in marketing, communications, or digital strategy.
- Experience managing brand identity and external communications
- Experience in education, charity or public sector.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, SEO, Analytics, and social media best practice.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Strong design awareness and understanding of visual identity.
- Proficiency with CMS platforms, social media tools, and analytics software.
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
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Welcome to Ada!
At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Through the quality of education we deliver, the depth of our industry partnerships and focus on diversity, we are changing the face of the tech sector, expanding the talent pipeline and transforming lives.
We are a specialist Further Education college, where every 16-19 student takes Computer Science and all of our diverse Higher Level and Degree Apprentices work in skills shortage disciplines in innovative, blue-chip companies.
The digital skills gap is costing the UK economy an estimated £63 billion a year in lost GDP. Ada seeks to fill this skills gap by equipping young with the skills industry actually needs.
Ada was announced by the Prime Minister in December 2014; England’s first new FE College since 1993 and since then we’ve gone from strength to strength including a Good with Outstanding features in our first Ofsted Inspection.
16-19 Provision:
As of 2024, we have 187 16-19 students enrolled. Our most recent results are outstanding; 39% of A level results at A*- B and 74% achieving at least one Distinction or better in their externally assessed Computing BTEC. This makes us the best education institution in the country for this BTEC.
Degree Apprenticeships:
Across our London Victoria and Manchester Ancoats campus, we have 363 apprentices currently enrolled on our Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships. We specialise in five disciplines at present: software development, data analytics, tech consultancy, cyber security and business analysis, working with a wide range of SMEs and corporate organisations such as PwC, Bank of America, Deloitte, Clearscore, Just Eat, Capita, MHRA, Booking,com and Salesforce.
At present 38% of our learners are female, 51% are from ethnic minority backgrounds and 50% come from low-income households compared to national averages of c. 20%.
This is an exciting time to join Ada with our new state-of-the-art campuses in Victoria, London and Ancoats, Manchester. We’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff.
Post Title: Head of Business Development and Sales
Nature of the Role: 0.6 or 0.8 FTE. Hybrid working
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Apprenticeship and T-level Business Development & Sales
Direct Reports: 4
Annual Salary: £60,000 (pro rata)
Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
Holidays: 30 days per annum (Pro rata)
Location: Manchester (Ancoats) with regular travel to our London office expected
About You
- You will enjoy identifying, cultivating and closing new employer partnerships that transform
- the life chances of diverse young people through employment or work experience
- opportunities. You will enjoy being the most capable member of a team and thrive on leading them to new heights.
- You will be able to demonstrate your track record in driving sales growth as well as articulate your personal alignment to our mission.
- You will also be able to demonstrate you as comfortable cultivating C-suite relationships at large corporates as you are engaging the CTO of a fast growing start-up.
- Your role will be prominent within Ada and our wider ecosystem and you will enjoy the opportunity to represent the College in a wide variety of forums though always keeping an entrepreneurial eye out for an opportunity.
We'd really like to hear from you, if...
- You get a real kick out of identifying and cultivating new employer relationships that lead to the creation of life-changing employment opportunities for diverse young people.
- You believe higher level and degree apprenticeships, especially in the tech sector, offer diverse young people a fantastic opportunity to launch their careers
- You love talking to people and are passionate about evangelising Ada's mission to employer partners and wider stakeholders.
- You are curious, data-oriented and proactive, always searching for, and following up on, leads and possible opportunities.
- You enjoy leading and managing a small team to achieve ambitious sales targets
- You are as adept at cultivating existing employer relationships as pitching for new business.
- You are a meticulous record keeper who loves a good quality CRM database.
- You will feel a strong sense of ownership for the Business Development function at Ada and clearly understand it's vital purpose in serving young people and driving forward Ada's social impact and revenue growth.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.
Equal Opportunities
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation.
Applicants with Disabilities
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact .
Sponsorship
Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
Thank you for your interest in Ada, the National College for Digital Skills.
Closing Date: 12th June 2026
(Candidates' applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications are advised.)
Good Luck with your application!
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
The Director of Place, Programmes and Delivery provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the charity’s programmes and projects, including our Place Expansion work, ensuring they are high-quality, impactful, and aligned with the organisation’s mission and values. The role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into effective delivery, embedding learning and improvement, and ensuring programmes are sustainable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of funders.
You will have a strong understanding of risk management, developing senior relationships with key partner agencies, able to take decisive and proactive actions to ensure smooth execution of programmes.
You will be purposeful and collaborative with the ability to manage multiple complex programmes at one time. The current programmes you will be responsible for include: Safeguarding and Welfare, Playzones, and Place Expansion. You will also be responsible for all of our Project work.
Being the senior leader responsible for our Place Expansion work will be a substantial part of this role. Place-based working in this sector is still emerging and operates within complex local systems, requiring the ability to navigate, influence and align a wide range of partners, often with different priorities, accountabilities and constraints.
You will also be the lead senior officer responsible for Safeguarding.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Programmes, Delivery and Place contributes to organisational strategy, resource planning, and organisational culture. You will also regularly attend Board meetings and Sub-Committee meetings as required.
Find out more about this role at our online candidate information webinar on 8th June at 3pm. Join the session using the link in the recruitment pack or watch the recording of the session on our YouTube Channel.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website for full details of this role.
Who you are:
- Significant senior-level experience in programme or service delivery within the charity, public, or related sectors.
- Experience of managing and influencing complex relationships with external senior stakeholders at a strategic level and brokering solutions in environments where relationships can be both collaborative and contested.
- Proven experience of leading complex programmes and teams.
- Strong understanding of programme design, delivery and impact measurement.
- Experience of project management tools, resource planning and budget management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong commitment to, and knowledge of, safeguarding, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Alignment with the values and mission of the organisation.
- You are able to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to London.
- You have lived experience of day-to-day life in London.
Key Details:
- Full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to discussing flexible working options.
- Salary: £75,000 per annum if full-time
- Permanent contract
- Flexible working: we use a model of 2 plus days per week in our central London office at House of Sport or a partner organization and working from home, with travel required throughout London
- Offering 28 days’ holiday + 8 public holidays + 5 volunteer days + Christmas Closure
- Competitive Pension scheme
- Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Provider giving access to counselling and practical support
Timeline:
Deadline for applications: EoD on Tuesday 16th June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EACS is an established voluntary sector provider of 1:1 low-cost counselling and psychotherapy to people living in Ealing.EACS serves a very diverse local population whose mental health needs often fall outside of NHS talking therapy; or where people may want a different space from the statutory services.We often support people who bring complex histories, needing more in-depth support over a longer period.
The role: Part-time Director
We are recruiting a Director to lead and oversee the strategic, operational, financial, stakeholder and personnel functions of EACS, who would enjoy a hands-on role working with a small part-time staff team, supporting a medium-sized organisation.
The role requires a broad skillset and brings a balance of engaging with internal day-to-day functions; and external collaboration borne out of a thorough grasp of all aspects of service-delivery and the culture of EACS.An understanding of the voluntary sector is important.
The role will bring a particular focus on long-term sustainability, financial resilience and increasing our visibility and reach, while continuing to maintain operational excellence and high-quality, compassionate service-delivery.
You will be joining a hard-working, collaborative staff team that has flourished within a supportive, non-hierarchical structure but where lines of responsibility are clear.
Key components of the role:
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction while maintaining a strong operational ‘grip’
- Lead on income generation, securing key funding for long term financial stability
- Strong relationship-building skills, leading with integrity, emotional intelligence and sound judgement
- Engage with mental health commissioners and represent EACS in meetings / collaborations with key partners in the public and voluntary sectors, and the wider community
- Sound understanding of governance, safeguarding and organisational risk
- Excellent report-writing skills with data and financial acumen; communicate well.
Who we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience working in mental health; and current or previous management experience within the charity sector or other mission-driven organisation.
Those with a background in the commercial sector who would value the opportunity to work within the voluntary sector, and who can demonstrate they have the skillset, qualities, attitude and values which underpin the role are also very welcome to apply.A qualified psychotherapist or counsellor would be highly desirable but is not essential.
If you are a thoughtful, values-led leader and are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation where the work is both professional and deeply human, we would love to hear from you.
Location: Routinely office-based at EACS, Montpelier Avenue, W5 2XP with some flexibility
Reports to: Chair of Management Committee
Employment: Permanent
Holiday: EACS office is normally closed for 2 weeks during: Christmas/New Year; Easter; late August/ early September; and May bank holidays. There is some flexibility in these timings. A further 3 weeks per annum can be taken during term time.
Further Information about the Role and the Application process:
Please refer to the candidate pack for full details. If you wish to apply, in the first instance please provide your current CV & supporting statement, outlining why you are interested in applying for the post of Director of EACS at this time; and also outline how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification with reference to your Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Values demonstrated in your working life.
Please address your application to: The Chair of the Management Committee
Affordable, accessible and high-quality psychotherapy for those falling outside of the NHS remit. Emphasis on inclusivity & under-represented groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
War Child UK is at a pivotal moment. As more children than ever are growing up affected by conflict, the need for their work has never been greater, and neither has the importance of connecting with the world and their key audiences in bold, relevant and meaningful ways.
As they begin a new five‑year strategy, introduce a refreshed brand and strengthen their ambition to reach more children impacted by war, we are seeking an outstanding Executive Head of Communications, Marketing and Campaigns to help lead this next chapter.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how War Child UK shows up in the world, bringing together their vital purpose, distinctive voice and creativity in ways that truly resonate. You’ll join a team driven by ideas, collaboration and action, united by a deep commitment to the children, communities and partners they serve.
From stand‑out cultural moments to ambitious advocacy campaigns and urgent emergency communications responding to some of the world’s most severe crises affecting children, you’ll lead a team producing powerful communications that cut through, connect with audiences and inspire action.
Executive Head of Communications, Marketing and Campaigns
War Child UK
Circa £75,000 per annum
London (Hybrid and flexible working policy)
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, this is a pivotal new role at a defining moment for the organisation, as War Child UK launches a new strategy and refreshed brand.
You will lead a team of experts across marketing, communications, digital, press, content and advocacy, shaping how War Child UK engages supporters, partners and decision-makers. You will oversee the delivery of high impact campaigns and communications on the worst crises affecting children and across a portfolio of bold music, art, gaming and corporate partnerships and events.
You will develop an audience-led communications, brand and marketing strategy that drives engagement, income and influence, ensuring campaigns and advocacy are fully integrated and mutually reinforcing.
This role combines creativity with strategic judgement, providing senior leadership on external positioning and reputational risk and crisis communications advisory – and shaping how War Child UK shows up in the world, while enabling a motivated, ambitious team to perform at its best.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on leader with:
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Strategic communications leader with a proven track record of delivering integrated, audience‑first communications and marketing strategies that drive engagement, income and influence in complex, fast‑moving environments.
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Expert in narrative, brand and advocacy, with strong experience shaping external positioning, leading high‑impact campaigns, and using communications to advance political advocacy and public change.
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Insight‑led and externally focused, skilled in using audience insight, data and cultural, media and political trends to inform strategy, prioritisation and decision‑making.
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Credible senior adviser and collaborator, with strong influencing skills, experience advising leadership on external positioning and reputational risk, and the ability to build effective relationships across teams and with external partners.
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Motivational leader and executor, able to build and manage high‑performing teams, deliver high‑quality content and campaigns, balance creativity with discipline, protect workload and wellbeing and uphold best practice in EDI, safeguarding and ethics.
How to Apply
If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Jane Ray or Erica Ritchie via email with a copy of your CV.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 31st May, Midnight
Online Interviews with Prospectus: 8th and 9th June
In-person interviews with War Child UK: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June
Staff and CEO Engagement sessions:Thursday 25th June
An exciting Head of Marketing & Digital Fundraising opportunity with an international humanitarian aid charity delivering life-changing programmes across the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia.
This is a newly created, transformation role. We’re looking for a commercially minded marketing leader to drive brand growth, digital fundraising, and audience expansion. You’ll lead multi-channel campaigns, paid digital activity, content and storytelling, website and donor journey optimisation, while helping position the charity alongside leading global humanitarian organisations.
Working closely with a creatively driven CEO, you’ll have the autonomy to shape the marketing function, manage freelancers and agency partners, and play a key role in growing income, awareness, and corporate partnerships.
Essential experience:
- Established experience leading marketing, digital, fundraising, brand, or a closely related creative role.
- Track record with a strong consumer or supporter facing brand.
- Demonstrable experience leading or significantly contributing to a brand repositioning or brand growth project
- Proven track record running paid digital campaigns with measurable income growth
- Hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads, including campaign setup, audience targeting, and conversion tracking
You’ll be joining an ambitious, and growing team at a pivotal stage of the charity’s development, with genuine opportunity to make a visible impact.
- Initial 12 month FTC, with the opportunity to become permanent.
- Stanmore, London.
- Full-time in the office, (with possibility to work hybrid in the future).
- £40,000–£45,000
- Benefits include 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Approximately 2 to 4 international field trips per year
Please apply today, the charity is reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff) providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resource, and advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.
Through our specialist programmes, our impact on the lives of residents is huge. We match volunteers to housebound residents to help them engage with communities and leave their homes; we provide long term personalised support to people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to help them volunteer and find paid jobs; we support patients to deliver hundreds of their own activities and peer support groups at GP practices across City and Hackney; and in partnership with Public Health, we support over 250 Community Health Champions to share vital health messaging with their own diverse communities.
This is a hands-on and strategic role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a small to medium sized charity environment. You will have autonomy to develop a whole new fundraising strategy, utilise diverse fundraising methods, and build and develop new project ideas and partnerships. You will lead on income generation primarily through sourcing and applying to trusts and foundations, and with the potential to build new corporate partnerships, community campaigns and individual giving. You will build authentic relationships with funders and supporters, and together with VCH colleagues, will identify new programme models as ways to generate income. You will contribute to the development and production of compelling stories, evidence and marketing and build and maintain the infrastructure needed to track and achieve progress against annual income targets.
Post holders need to have excellent communication skills, to represent the charity in writing and in person. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivating and confident to work primarily alone, but also able to engage and collaborate with staff from across the organisation to share information and impact evidence to support your role. If you are successful in securing funding there will be the potential to recruit additional support, and for you to become the Head of Fundraising of a small team.
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Portland Press Limited – the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Biochemical Society – is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join its Board.
The current Board is a dynamic forum comprising a mix of Biochemical Society Trustees and specialist Non-Executive Directors.
This is a pivotal time for the organisation as it capitalises on links between Portland Press and the Society and continues to navigate open science and changes across the wider academic publishing landscape. Publishing is key to the research dissemination goals of the Group and vital to the financial viability of the Society.
We are looking for individuals who are excited about contributing to the Group’s endeavours over the coming three-year period. The successful candidates will have:
• Demonstrable recent experience in evolving scholarly publishing and content services to meet the changing needs of researchers across the globe.
• Deep knowledge of making business-model changes and sculpting/structuring new commercial offerings.
• Awareness of research-funder policy shifts, with ideas about how to navigate these changes.
In addition you should meet the eligibility requirements for company directors, be able to commit the time necessary to fulfil the duties of the role, and understand the associated legal responsibilities.
This role offers a remuneration package of £7,500 per annum and will require the quarterly review of reporting in line with attendance at four board meetings per year.
It is intended that interviews will take place by the end of June 2026. The role will commence from January 2027 onwards, with a preceding period of shadowing (from September 2026).
Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 2026.
To apply follow the link and upload a CV and Cover letter addressed to Prof. Nigel Hooper via the button below. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.
The Society reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date in the event that a high volume of applications are received.
The Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.
The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Founded in 1911, we’ve been at the forefront of advancing molecular bioscience for over 100 years.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Introduction to Reset
Reset is a bold new incubation designed to dramatically change the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in England today for the better.
Reset exists for children who are on, or at risk of being placed on Deprivation of Liberty orders due to the high risks they face from themselves or others, their complex and intersecting needs, and due to the lack of effective support available.
The children Reset will support are likely to be aged 12 to 18 and face complex challenges that often stem from the impact of traumatic childhood experiences, such as mental ill-health, self-harming, being sexually and/or criminally exploited and getting caught in harmful risk-taking behaviours including the use of harmful substances such as drugs and alcohol.
Reset is determined to ensure that, wherever possible, children are able to thrive back within their own families and/or communities.
About the role
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and thoughtful coordinator to support the Chief Executive and founding team during this exciting early stage of Reset’s development.
Alongside executive support, this role offers exposure to the breadth of work at Reset, from operations to communications, philanthropy and wider organisational work.
To thrive in the role, you will be highly organised, proactive, detail-oriented and keen to contribute across a small and ambitious team where no two days will be the same. You will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively, building relationships, and helping things run smoothly for the team and partners around us.
This role will play an important part in helping shape Reset’s culture, systems and ways of working during this early stage of development.
With a strong commitment to your growth, we offer support to help you excel professionally and advance your career, as well as a flexible working culture that champions both impact and balance. We provide in-office collaboration time with genuine flexibility to support your wellbeing, personal commitments, and life outside work.
Job Description
The role:
Reset’s Coordinator will provide high-quality organisational and administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider founding team, enabling them to work efficiently and to maximum effect.
You will play an important role in keeping the organisation running smoothly day-to-day while driving key projects and priorities across the organisation. As part of a small, high-impact team, you will gain broad exposure to a wide range of work, take on real responsibility and play a vital role in helping Reset establish itself successfully.
This role would suit someone who is highly organised, eager to learn and energised by a fast-moving and mission-driven environment where priorities shift and no two days are the same.
Key responsibilities
Executive Support
- Proactively manage complex diaries, scheduling and meeting coordination for the Chief Executive and senior team
- Anticipate the needs of the senior team by keeping on top of key priorities
- Coordinate travel, accommodation and logistics
- Prepare meeting agendas, papers and briefing documents
- Take notes, track and follow through on actions from meetings where required
- Draft emails, presentations and other documents
- Support preparation for external meetings, events and presentations
Coordination and Administration
- Support the delivery of organisational priorities and projects
- Maintain clear systems, records and filing processes
- Facilitate internal meetings and team logistics
- Assist with office management and operational administration
- Support governance processes, including preparing papers for board meetings
Stakeholder Support
- Act as a professional and welcoming point of contact for external partners and stakeholders
- Manage meeting logistics and support ongoing communications
- Support follow-up actions and relationship management
Wider team support
- Contribute to building a positive, organised and collaborative team culture
- Proactively contribute to improving systems, processes and ways of working across Reset
- Support ad hoc projects and tasks across the organisation
- Take initiative and help solve problems as they arise
- Support research, briefing and background preparation across organisational priorities where needed
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to learn and who is comfortable in a small, evolving organisation where priorities may change quickly. You do not need extensive experience, but you do need strong judgement, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership.
Essential skills, experience, and attributes
- Passionate about creating a fairer society where all young people thrive
- Previous administrative, operations or coordination experience, ideally supporting senior level staff or small teams
- Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels
- Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused, with the willingness to take initiative in a start-up environment
- A commitment to implementing and improving systems, processes and ways of working as the organisation grows
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in managing information, schedules and documentation
- The ability to exercise good judgement Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
- Ability to work with discretion, professionalism and confidentiality, including working with confidential documentation and information
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable experience
- Experience working in a charity, education, public service or start-up environment
- Experience organising meetings, events or projects
- Interest in social impact, children’s services or systems change
Development Opportunity
This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within a fast-moving, mission-driven organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced senior leaders and gain broad exposure across how a new organisation is built and run, including operations, partnerships and organisational development.
Over time, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility depending on your strengths and interests.
Incubation by Purposeful Ventures
Reset will be incubated by Purposeful Ventures.
About Purposeful Ventures
Our vision is of a fairer society where all young people thrive.
Purposeful Ventures partners with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve the education and well-being of young people from their earliest years.
We define and diagnose the issues affecting children and young people, analyse evidence and explore the most promising solutions. We then select, accelerate and, where we find a gap, incubate organisations which tackle those issues. We offer more than just funding to our charitable organisations. Our expertise, operational experience and networks enable us to deliver tailored, hands-on support with a relentless commitment to system change.
We are working with a wide range of organisations across the following portfolio areas to build and strengthen outstanding organisations that deliver systemic impact.
The vision of Purposeful Ventures is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential.
To date, Purposeful has provided Reset with expertise and funding to complete an 18-month research, feasibility and development phase to enable the ground to be laid to establish the initial Reset Practice in Autumn 2026. By launching Reset as an incubation, Reset benefits from the oversight, governance, expertise, operations (HR, finance, and IT) and network of the Purposeful team while being able to focus on the delivery of creating Reset as an organisation that can have immediate impact and flourish in the future.
We are excited to begin the search for Reset’s Coordinator. We have secured initial funding and are actively securing funding for the full two-year pilot, which includes funds for these roles. We appreciate that candidates are likely to need clarity around timing, funding and transitions, and we will have open discussions with candidates about fundraising milestones during the interview process.
Senior Admin Officer
- Contract: Part-time, 6 month Fixed Term Contract
- Salary: £28,355.60 - £33,233.20 pro rata (depending on experience)
- Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am-1pm)
- Location: office-based, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Benefits: 28 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays; 6% employer pension contribution
- DBS: Enhanced DBS required
- Occupational requirement: This post is open to women only, exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the Angelou Centre to recruit for a Senior Admin Officer.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a respected, Black-led organisation supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Senior Admin Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation operates effectively, safely and in full compliance, overseeing administration, HR systems, governance and facilities.
About the charity
For over 30 years, the Angelou Centre has stood alongside Black and racialised women and children in Newcastle. The organisation delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive services that support recovery from violence, abuse and discrimination, helping people rebuild safety, confidence and independence. The Centre is rooted in anti-racist, Black feminist values and survivor-centred practice.
About the role
The Senior Admin Officer is responsible for leading and strengthening the organisation's operational infrastructure. This includes oversight of administration, compliance, HR processes, governance, and facilities management.
You will work closely with the Executive Director to design and embed effective systems, improve processes, and support organisational growth. This is a strategic and hands-on role requiring excellent organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Key responsibilities
Operations & administration
- Lead and continuously improve administrative systems, processes, and record-keeping
- Oversee facilities management, including health and safety and building compliance
- Manage supplier relationships and service contracts
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (Charity Commission, Companies House, safeguarding and employment law)
- Lead on GDPR compliance and data protection across the organisation
- Oversee IT systems and infrastructure to ensure efficient and secure working
HR & people management
- Oversee HR systems and processes, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and strategy
- Lead recruitment, induction, appraisal, and performance management processes
- Support staff development, learning and wellbeing initiatives
- Embed equality, diversity and inclusion across all people management practices
- Monitor HR metrics and provide regular reports to senior leadership
Leadership & governance
- Support governance processes, including Board administration and policy reviews
- Maintain risk registers and ensure effective compliance frameworks
- Prepare reports for the Executive Director and Board of Trustees
- Support trustee recruitment, onboarding and development
- Represent the organisation externally where required
About you
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a senior administrative, operations or office management role
- Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law, GDPR, and organisational compliance
- Proven experience of managing systems, processes, and multi-functional operations
- Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving skills
- Experience of leading or supporting people management processes
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
- A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to balance hands-on delivery and oversight
Desirable experience includes:
- Experience within the charity or voluntary sector
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience
- Experience in governance, Board support or risk management
- Financial administration or budget oversight
Values & Approach
- Commitment to The Angelou Centre's vision, values, and Black feminist ethos
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Empathy, cultural competence, and a trauma-informed approach
- Collaborative leadership style and ability to build positive working relationships
- A proactive, solution-focused and continuous improvement mindset
Representation, Lived Experience & Encouragement to Apply
The Angelou Centre recognises the value of lived experience, cultural understanding and representation in delivering effective, trusted services. We particularly welcome applications from women who feel a strong connection to the communities we support and who believe their background, perspective or lived experience would enhance our work.
We are also aware that Black and racialised women are often less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every listed requirement. If you are excited by this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every criterion, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we are looking for.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a covering letter to Tatiana Ostara outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd June 9:00 am
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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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!
Fundraising Manager — £35,000–£40,000 | Hybrid / Somerset / Bristol | Permanent | 35 hrs (flexible)
Thrive has been at the heart of Somerset's communities for 100 years. Village agents supporting isolated older people. Diverse communities programmes. Fuel poverty campaigns. Real, local, human work — delivered across every corner of the county.
This centenary year, Thrive is building its next chapter. A new chief executive has reset the strategic direction. Community energy is building. And the organisation has made a clear decision: it wants a sustainable fundraising base that isn't dependent on statutory contracts alone.
This role is the cornerstone of that ambition.
This isn't a maintenance hire. It's a builder's role.
The Fundraising Manager will lead across community fundraising, individual giving and trusts and foundations — with community and individual giving as the primary focus. The tools are in place. The mission is compelling. The stories are extraordinary. Thrive already has the reach, the relationships and the centenary momentum. What's missing is the right person to build the pipeline and turn that momentum into lasting income.
The target: 2,000 active supporters by year end, with a clear pathway to converting them into regular givers over time.
What you'll be doing:
- Building a structured community fundraising programme — creating frameworks that enable supporters, staff and volunteers to fundraise on Thrive's behalf
- Growing the individual giving base from a low starting point — developing supporter journeys, regular giving and stewardship
- Managing a grants pipeline and writing compelling applications to trusts and foundations
- Leading digital acquisition campaigns in partnership with the marketing team
- Line managing the Fundraising Administrator and helping them develop grant-writing skills over time
- Helping build a fundraising culture across the organisation where frontline staff feel part of the story
What we're looking for:
- A track record in community fundraising, individual giving or events fundraising
- Some experience of trusts and foundations — this doesn't need to be your primary specialism
- Strong written skills — the ability to translate real human stories into compelling fundraising copy
- A self-starter who works well with autonomy in a small team
- Genuine connection to Thrive's mission and the communities it serves
- Based in Somerset or within easy reach of Taunton — primarily home-based with approximately one day per week in the office
What Thrive offers:
- £35,000–£40,000 FTE
- Genuine flexibility — hybrid working that actually reflects how the organisation operates
- A values-led culture where kindness, compassion and psychological safety aren't just policies
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Real scope for career progression — if the fundraising function delivers, the trajectory in salary, responsibility and seniority is genuine
This role will suit you if:
You want to be a Head of Fundraising one day. You're frustrated by being siloed. You want breadth, autonomy and the chance to build something that matters — in a place where the mission is real and the communities are real.
This role is being recruited exclusively through Raise + Recruit, an independent not-for-profit executive search adviser. All enquiries are handled in complete confidence.
For a confidential conversation, contact John Austin — no obligation, no lengthy application process at this stage.
Review the full pack here https://thrive-candidate-brief.vercel.app/
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Financial Reporting & Processing
Location: Hybrid / Flexible
Organisation: Teach First
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract, 12-18 months
Salary: £75k-£80k
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Head of Financial Reporting and Processing. The organisation works with schools, teachers and leaders across the country to ensure every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive. This newly created role will play a critical role in strengthening their finance function at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & Performance, you’ll lead their Financial Reporting & Processing team and be responsible for the end‑to‑end financial processing and reporting framework across the charity.
You’ll be a qualified accountant, and have extensive experience leading high performing teams, ideally through periods of significant change, as well as a solid understanding of what excellent financial management looks like. This role offers the chance for you to shape operating models, embed best practice, and lead meaningful change. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by purpose and excited to use your expertise to support a charity working to end educational disadvantage. You’ll be working closely with senior finance leaders, the Chair of the Finance Risk & Audit Committee, and external auditors, and will directly line manage a team of four.
What you’ll be doing
As Head of Financial Reporting & Processing, you will:
- Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team of four, building capability, resilience and accountability
- Take ownership of accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Design and continuously improve financial controls, accounting policies and reporting processes in line with best practice, FRS102 and the Charity SORP
- Provide senior oversight of the external audit process and act as the escalation point for complex technical issues
- Oversee cash management, treasury and investment activity in line with the Charity’s Investment Policy
- Ensure tax compliance, managing filings and working with external advisors where required
- Drive efficient and effective accounts payable and receivable processes across the organisation
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Shannon Sanderson at Prospectus.
All appointments at the organisation are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment practices.
Business Development and Operations Manager
We are looking for a Business Development Manager with great people management skills who is eager for an exciting opportunity to advance your career within an established social enterprise?
You will oversee the charity’s trading division, drive enterprise business development and sales growth, manage the distribution and sales of white goods and beds and ensure strategic alignment.
Position: Business Development and Operations Manager
Location: Leicester/hybrid and site based
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme
Closing Date: 28th May 2026
Interview Date: W/C 8th June 2026
The Role
We are looking for a Business Development and Operations Manager to support the strategic aims of the charity and the Chief Executive Officer.
You will partner and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement trading arm strategies, business development, and policies to ensure alignment of trading operations with the charity's mission, vision, and values.
About You
We are looking for someone with proven experience in business development and experience of managing operations.
You will have:
· Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
· A proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
· Experience of managing budgets, targets and financial reporting.
· A strong team working ethic, able to motivate and inspire staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer support.
· Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage budgets, targets and financial reporting.
· An excellent standard of IT including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent)
· The ability to network and liaise effectively with individuals and agencies in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and governmental departments.
· The ability to achieve targets and work to tight deadlines.
· The ability to work flexibly.
We are looking for someone with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace and a full driving license, access to own transport and willingness to travel regionally.
If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, then apply today!
About the Organisation
The charity believes that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.
As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as the team are currently underrepresented in their workforce.
You may also have experience in areas such as Business Development, Trading, Dispatch, Goods, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Commercial Manager, Dispatch Manager, Goods Manager, Product Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager.
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We are 4 Day Week employer
Purpose of the role
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity, providing inclusive, confidential services and education to support people of all ages. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.
We are seeking an exceptional, values-driven operational leader to join us as Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, providing strategic leadership and oversight across our national portfolio of clinical services. This is a pivotal senior role responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, innovative and financially sustainable services, while contributing to organisational strategy, growth and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and working as part of the senior leadership team, you will lead operational performance, governance, service transformation and quality assurance across Brook’s clinical services. You will oversee an allocated portfolio of services and contracts alongside providing leadership to the Head of Clinical Operations.
You will drive operational excellence through robust performance frameworks and continuous improvement, lead the mobilisation of new services, and provide senior escalation for complex issues, ensuring strong risk management and full compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
With substantial experience of leading complex healthcare or public health services, you will bring strong strategic, analytical and leadership skills, alongside a commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and fostering a culture of accountability and inclusion.
Essential criteria
- Significant senior operational leadership experience within healthcare, public health or related services.
- Significant experience of providing strategic operational leadership across complex, multi-site healthcare or public health services.
- Proven experience of delivering high quality services within complex contractual and regulatory environments.
- Experience of leading organisational change, service transformation and operational improvement programmes.
- Experience of budget management and financial oversight across multiple services.
- Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with commissioners, partners and senior stakeholders.
- Experience of contract mobilisation, redesign and performance improvement.
- Experience of leading high-performing teams through periods of change and growth.
- Experience of accountability for organisation-wide operational performance, governance and service improvement.
- Experience of managing complex complaints, incidents and operational risk.
- Experience of supporting complex staffing and workforce management issues.
- Experience of developing and managing external stakeholder and subcontractor relationships.
To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.
About the role:
- Hours: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per week
(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: This is a UK-wide role that can be primarily remote, with a designated base at the nearest Brook office or service.
- Salary: £72,000
- Closing date: 30th May 2026
- First stage interviews: 10 June 2026
Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
About Brook:
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.
Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.
We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.
Benefits of working for Brook:
- 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
- Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.
Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
Brook Safeguarding with Purpose
Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
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!
As a Domestic Abuse Specialist working for Aurora New Dawn, you will work to strengthen the police response to domestic abuse by providing independent, specialist expertise within police control rooms.
Based in a local police control room you will work alongside call handlers, dispatchers, and officers to:
- assess risk and ensure no opportunities for safeguarding are missed
- quality assure police responses to domestic abuse calls
- review incident logs, DASH/DARA risk assessments, and Body Worn Video (BWV) footage
- provide operational advice to officers deploying to incidents
- identify and facilitate referrals into specialist domestic abuse support services
- improve victim safety from the very first point of contact
Working under the direction of a Senior member of staff you will work independently but collaboratively with Thames Valley police, and in line with our organisational values.
This role involves supporting and developing police staff within police centres. There may also be occasions in the future where you attend callouts alongside officers to observe their engagement with victims, to provide feedback that supports risk assessment and safeguarding processes.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an on-site role which requires you to be co-located within police control rooms and/or call centres during your shifts.
MAIN DUTIES
- Call Review and Quality Assurance
- Listen to live or recently recorded 101/999 calls to assess victim engagement and identify missed domestic abuse indicators.
- Provide constructive, specialist feedback to call handlers to strengthen practice.
- Review selected calls or conduct sampling to identify domestic abuse calls that may have been missed.
- Review body-worn video (BWV) footage as required.
- Risk Assessment and Escalation
- Review DASH/DARA risk assessments, police logs, and intelligence systems to identify concerns.
- Escalate cases requiring regrading or altered response times to the Force Control Room (FCR) Inspector, documenting all recommendations.
- Identify risk patterns and ensure timely action to safeguard victims.
- Operational Advice for Officers and Control Room Staff
- Provide attending officers with relevant operational advice and background information via manual intelligence checks, such as:
Ø protective order status
Ø history of prior callouts
Ø known risk indicators
Ø relevant vulnerabilities or perpetrator patterns
- Add safeguarding information to dispatch logs as appropriate.
- Multi‑Agency Work and Referrals
- Work closely with the local Victims First Hub, other specialist services and relevant ‘By and For’ organisations to facilitate appropriate onward referrals.
- Provide guidance on appropriate pathways for victims based on risk, identity, and need.
- Support the development of posters, guidance, and resources for FCR staff relating to out‑of‑hours support.
- Learning, Development and Culture Change
- Support, inform, and where appropriate deliver training for call handlers and new recruits.
- Contribute to identifying themes, patterns, and learning for organisational improvement.
- Participate in review meetings with TVP, OPCC, and the Aurora Management Team.
- Independence, Governance and Data
- Maintain strict independence while collaborating constructively with police colleagues.
- Work within data protection legislation and information sharing policies, including in relation to police data.
- Maintain accurate, confidential case and activity records.
- Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain up‑to‑date specialist knowledge of domestic abuse practice.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, case/workload reviews and line management supervision.
- Work flexibly to meet demand and support resilience across all FCR locations.
- Uphold Aurora New Dawn’s values, ethos and confidentiality standards at all times
- Complete any other duties. appropriate to the role and level.
Corporate Responsibilities
- The above range of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive: post holders will be expected to perform work of a similar level and responsibility when requested to do so.
- Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
- Observe duty to all Heath and Safety rules and take all reasonable care to promote the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Act in a way that supports and promotes Aurora New Dawn’s Equal Opportunities Policy, which aims to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to employment and services.
- Contribute to Best value by working in an effective, efficient, and economic way, and to suggest and implement improved ways of working wherever possible.
IT Security
All staff must strictly adhere to current Aurora New Dawn policy on IT security as instructed by Chief Executive. Any breach of this policy could invoke the Aurora New Dawn disciplinary procedures, which could result in dismissal.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment
DOMESTIC ABUSE SPECIALIST
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrable, direct experience of supporting victims of domestic abuse.
- Strong understanding of:
- domestic abuse typologies
- risk assessment and safety planning
- dynamics of coercive control
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice principles, and their application to policing
- Ability to analyse risk quickly and accurately, including during crisis situations.
- Experience reviewing domestic abuse cases, quality assurance/audit and DIP sampling
- Knowledge of local specialist services, including By and For providers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including providing clear, constructive feedback and written reports
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and act with independence.
- Strong IT skills and ability to use case management or intelligence systems.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving environment.
- Confidence in representing the organisation at local meetings, training sessions and within multi-agency groups as required.
- Commitment to feminist ethos, equality, and anti‑discriminatory practice.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desirable
- IDVA qualification via a recognised provider.
- Experience working with police or within a control room setting.
- Experience delivering training or workshops.
- Experience reviewing Body Worn Video (BWV), police logs, or intelligence systems.
- Experience working in a crisis-response environment (e.g., helplines, emergency services).
Personal Qualities
- Compassionate, empathetic, and victim/survivor‑centred.
- Non‑judgemental, empowering approach.
- Ability to challenge constructively and maintain independence.
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing demands.
- Reliable, professional, and trustworthy.
- Reflective, with commitment to continuous improvement.
Other Requirements
- Enhanced DBS
- Full Police Vetting is an essential requirement of the post and will be required on acceptance of employment. If full Level 3 Police vetting is not obtained your employment can be terminated.
- Ability to travel across Thames Valley locations.
- Access to a vehicle and valid UK driving
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We encourage applications from women of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is diverse in terms of skills, experiences, and abilities. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Aurora New Dawn is a registered charity giving safety, support, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.