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Summary
We are looking to appoint a new Procurement Category Manager to lead the delivery of indirect category strategy, governance, and policies, and deliver significant value through market-specific strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management.
Procurement operates as a shared services function within the Finance Department, working collaboratively across the National Centres of Innovation (NCIs) to provide a comprehensive and cost-effective finance service. We are actively building a dedicated Procurement team to deliver value for money, enhance supplier and contract management, and implement a coordinated, best-practice approach to procurement.
This is a senior commercial role responsible for leading and developing strategic sourcing initiatives within your categories. You will provide expert category knowledge, focusing on strategic sourcing, content expertise, and delivering value (both in terms of price and total cost of ownership). Additionally, you will actively manage significant risks and supplier-related issues to ensure successful outcomes.
- Procurement Strategy
- Developing policies and processes
- Leading key procurement activity
- Reporting and compliance
- Broad experience of indirect procurement across Professional Services and IT Categories
- Confident and skilled in manipulating, analysing and interpreting large sets of data using Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in using e-procurement/purchase-to-pay (P2P) systems.
- Experience in project management and familiarity with recognised project management approaches (Essential).
- MCPIS qualified and has a good knowledge of contract law.
- Prince2 Certification or significant experience in running large-scale projects within a recognised framework (Desirable).
- A salary of £59,248 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
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- Resident led social housing association is looking for a Director of Finance
- An opportunity to join a sector leading organisation
About Our Client
Phoenix is a housing organisation with a difference. All housing associations talk about resident involvement. We live and breathe it every day.
We believe this is our core strength and it's helped us earn a wide range of accolades and awards.
We're based in south Lewisham, London, and are proud to be building new homes in our area. We've grown as a housing association, taking on the management of 1,500 more homes in late 2021 to bring our total number of homes to around 7,800.
Our new corporate plan will help us deliver on our vision of 'together we are building a better future for our Phoenix Community', supported by strategies to refresh our approach to resident involvement, customer service, sustainability and ensuring that all residents can enjoy good quality, safe and affordable homes.
We are the first resident-led housing association in London. Our model empowers tenants and leaseholders to take a central part in decision-making and become shareholding members. Our Management Board is led by our Resident Chair, there are five other resident Board members, four independent members and two Councillors.
We encourage all residents to get involved with Phoenix, to influence direction, services and future priorities.
We support local community initiatives to improve the environment and quality of life for everyone who lives and works in south Lewisham
Phoenix Community Housing has an exciting opportunity and are looking for an Executive Director of Finance to join the forward-thinking and customer focussed Executive Team.
You will be responsible for ensuring that Phoenix complies with all financial regulatory requirements, and that supports the delivery of the Board's strategic objectives.
This role combines the Finance, Procurement and Commercial teams at an exciting time as Phoenix looks to strengthen its strategic approach to tackling the issues faced by the sector and to deliver the homes and services our residents need to build a better future for our Phoenix Community.
This is a unique opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly resident led, ensuring that the resident voice informs all business plans and strategies.
Following a recent restructure, this role requires a hands-on forward-looking Director of Finance, who will embed a business partnering, value added culture within the Finance team.
Job Description
Key responsibilities
- Financial stewardship - Leading business critical functions: treasury, business planning, financial accounting and processing services, procurement and commercial; strengthening Phoenix's financial position leading to the ongoing protection of its viability and investment standing
- Customer driven decisions - Being instrumental in overseeing the use of financial insight and feedback to continue supporting a customer-led approach to effective decision making
- Risk and assurance - Ensure all risks are identified, removed, minimised or balanced with appropriate rewards, and monitor risk mitigation strategies, ensuring all future plans are robust, tested and appropriate
- Treasury management - Effective negotiation and relationship-building with lenders and other bodies to obtain funding at the most beneficial rates for Phoenix, working in partnership with the Chief Executive and Executive Team.
- Procurement - Develop and deliver procurement strategies that ensure Phoenix meets all legal requirements and achieves value for money, and that are aligned with the Corporate Plan and other corporate strategies.
- Commercial - Delivery of commercial strategies that maximise income for Phoenix while aligning with our ethos and values, and with our community investment activities.
The Successful Applicant
What you will need
- Leadership - Executive experience or held a senior management position with regular exposure to the Executive Team. Leading a finance and treasury team with the ability to lead and inspire a diverse workforce
- Strategic thinker - demonstrate a cross-organisational solution focused approach, having had exposure to boards and committees, helping drive organisational change.
- Qualified accountant - CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant with a proven track record of achievement
The ideal candidate will have worked in social housing or other relevant industries.
Phoenix Community Housing is a customer led organisation that truly knows how to put the customer at the heart of everything they do. This is a unique opportunity to work for an organisation that is well-run, customer-focused, and committed to continuing to serve its local community.
What's on Offer
£139,943 plus excellent benefits
Closing date for the role is 6 May 2025.
Contact
Elizabeth Campion
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6721293Z
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Café Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of The Shack Café, a busy student-facing outlet at KCLSU. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for hospitality and team leadership, committed to delivering excellent service and creating a vibrant, welcoming space for students, staff and visitors.
The postholder will lead a team of student shift leaders and staff, ensuring smooth daily operations, high standards of cleanliness, and exceptional customer service. You'll take a hands-on approach, often setting an example on the floor while supervising your team effectively. Key duties include managing financial processes such as accurate till operation, invoice processing, and stock control. You will strive to minimise wastage and losses through regular audits and clear procedures, maintaining accurate records of all transactions and stock movements.
You will also lead on staffing—recruiting, training, and supervising your team of around 12 student staff members. Responsibilities include creating rotas, processing payroll, and managing performance through regular feedback and support, while fostering a positive and productive team culture.
The Café Supervisor will work closely with the Commercial Manager – Strand to develop exciting product offerings and promotions. With support from the marketing team, you'll ensure effective merchandising and campaigns that increase sales and engage the student community. Strong relationships with students, colleagues, and suppliers are vital.
You will also manage catering bookings and ensure services meet high standards, from enquiry to delivery. Compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and equipment maintenance is essential. Issues must be reported promptly, maintain a safe environment, and ensure all staff follow uniform and cleaning protocols.
The list above is not exhaustive. We recommend you to read through the Job Pack to understand the scope of what the role entails.
Application Process
To apply, please download and complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form below and email your completed application directly to our email address.
Once shortlisting is completed, we will contact you and inform you of the progress of your application.
Please download application form here
Please download EOM Form here
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
As you will also see on our Job Pack that we are an equal opportunities employer and live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 25 days holiday entitlement & bank holidays & discretionary closure days per annum
- Discounts on KCLSU venues
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to Kings Libraries
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) prior to your start date
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
Thank you for applying with us. We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
Big ideas. Lifelong connections. One objective.
Proposition Manager
£60,000 - £67,000 plus
Reports to: Director of Innovation
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 16 May 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
Ranked 12th Best Employer in the UK by the Financial Times, Cancer Research UK is looking for a standout leader to join our new Innovation team as Innovation Manager (Known externally as Proposition Manager). Ready to make a difference?
This exciting new position will see you collaborate with the Director of Innovation to establish a new team within the Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement directorate, shape strategy and build a pipeline of innovative projects. Your goal will be to dig deep into understanding audience needs and use this to drive long-term income growth from mass audiences. Additionally, with your strong skills in stakeholder management you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to deliver successful projects. You'll do all this while been surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
Lead the development and delivery of new propositions, offerings and initiatives, from idea generation to launch.
Partner with insights and service design teams to conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, audience behaviours, and fundraising opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in MFE and PIC plus stakeholders across the business to design and test innovation concepts.
Develop and implement experimentation frameworks, including rapid prototyping and A/B testing, to validate ideas.
Build strong relationships with external partners, including agencies and industry experts, to bring fresh perspectives and capabilities to fundraising innovation.
Secure internal buy-in for new ideas by preparing compelling business cases and presentations for senior stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
Proven experience in innovation, delivering tangible, commercial results with a hands on approach
Experience working with insights teams
Ability to analyse data and iterate based on insights
Strong ability to generate, evaluate, and execute new ideas, using data and user insights.
Experience with design thinking, agile methodologies, or lean innovation processes.
Good stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate and influence across complex matrix-management structures.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritise time effectively.
Experience of design thinking or human-centred design
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
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An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled finance professional to step into a Finance Manager position at a respected charity delivering a wide range of impactful community and cultural programmes. This role offers broad exposure across the finance function, from charity-specific reporting and grant management to commercial income and monthly accounts, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into a Finance Manager role and take the next step in their career.
You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for transactional processes, month-end reporting, and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
What We're Looking For
Part-qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional (QBE)
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical thinking
Self-starter who works well both independently and within a team
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ideal for someone looking to develop their leadership experience and progress into a Finance Manager role
Key Areas of Responsibility
Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Receivable activities
Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including reporting
Maintain accurate records and perform balance sheet reconciliations
Track budgets and investigate any variances
Oversee cash flow, bank accounts, and corporate credit cards
Help prepare VAT returns and audit documentation
Act as a finance point of contact for internal teams, providing guidance and support
Contribute to grant tracking, compliance, and reporting
Additional Info
Based on-site in North London, supporting both frontline services and event delivery
Some flexibility required, including occasional evening work
Reports to the CFO and provides line management to the Finance Assistant
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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Advertising Standard’s Authority
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum pro rata
Permanent, part-time 3 days a week
Hybrid working, 40% of time in office per month
Office based in Shoreditch
Closest Stations Old Street and Moorgate
The Advertising Standards Authority plays a crucial role at the heart of the UK’s media and communications landscape, ensuring that advertising across all platforms is legal, decent, honest, and truthful. As the UK’s independent advertising regulator, the ASA upholds high standards, protects the public, and builds trust in advertising by working collaboratively with industry, consumers, and other stakeholders.
We are looking to appoint a part-time finance business partner who can lead our continuing financial planning and analysis work and introduce a high-performing business partnering function. The successful person will be an excellent collaborator and be able to present complex financial information in an accessible way, draw insights and make recommendations. They will have good commercial acumen and be a champion for improving business processes. They will work closely with the senior management team and the ASA’s wider management community and be a member of the corporate services management team.
Key areas of responsibilities;
- Set the agenda. Run the annual budget cycle and three year forecasts, gathering income and cost plans from every area and presenting clear analysis to the Senior Management Team.
- Be the go to partner. Guide budget holders through monthly spend reviews, delivering accurate quarterly forecasts, variance commentary and practical advice.
- Power our people plans. Work with HR on annual pay awards, salary budgeting and head count modelling.
- Fuel new opportunities. Build pricing models and robust costings for new services or funding bids, and make sure invoicing is timely and exact.
- Advise the top table. Act as a trusted sounding board to directors, translating financial data into strategic options and risk aware recommendations.
- Model what’s next. Provide ad hoc financial modelling and scenario analysis to underpin projects across the ASA.
- Turn data into insight. Collaborate with systems developers to create dashboards that convert numbers into narrative.
- Streamline how we work. Spot process pain points and lead optimisation initiatives that save time and money.
- Raise financial acumen. Deliver training that gives non finance managers the confidence to own their numbers.
What you’ll bring
- Qualification. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA – or equivalent experience that proves you know your stuff.
- Sharp communication. You make the complicated simple and can challenge constructively at every level.
- Commercial mindset. Comfortable building models from scratch, interrogating large datasets and spotting the story behind the figures.
- Tech fluency. Advanced Excel and solid MS Office skills; experience with BI tools or dashboarding platforms is a plus.
- Process improvement zeal. Knowledge of best practice finance processes and the curiosity to keep refining them.
Vacancy type: Permanent, full time
Location: Edit by Marie Curie, Chapel Allerton
Salary: £22,222 per annum + benefits
Hours per week: 35h
Closing date: 7th May. We are reviewing applications as they come in so early applications are encouraged.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.
Edit by Marie Curie is our new concept store that sells premium high street brands and premium second-hand fashion, footwear and accessories for the environmentally conscious shopper. With a focus on utilising recycled and reclaimed materials for our store décor and products we can help to build a sustainable future for all!
If you thrive in a evolving environment, love to connect with customers, and are committed to promoting sustainable and ethical fashion practices, this is the perfect opportunity. Our Retail Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your existing retail experience and commercial thinking to create an inviting, minimalistic concept store which encourages environmentally friendly sales and promotes excellent customer service.
No week is the same and you'll have bags of variety in your role.
You will be responsible for:
Promote and champion our commitment to slow fashion principles, ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility.
Utilize your eye for design and style, to curate your donated product through great visual merchandising with enhanced feature displays and strong commercial windows to drive sales and footfall.
Keep up to date with the latest fashion trends and local market demands, identifying opportunities for growth.
Managing staff and volunteers where you'll get to work with some amazing people. Taking the lead in recruiting, training, managing and supporting volunteers and staff members to ensure the effective operation of the store.
Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on" Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
Ensuring sales targets are met and direct costs are kept within managed budgets.
Ensuring all financial reporting and management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed.
Ensuring donated goods are processed according to set standards and timeframes, and that pricing is in line with charity guidelines.
Key Criteria:
Solid retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing with a good understanding of the slow and sustainable fashion principle.
Experience in managing a team. Managing volunteers would be an advantage.
Comprehensive understanding of retailing and merchandising display.
Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first attitude and the ability to communicate with tact and discretion.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.
Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.
Application Process
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.
Benefits you'll love:
35 hour working week
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Economist
Ref: REQ000888
5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £43,851- £56,386pa
Hours: 35
Location: Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit an economist to join our Policy Solutions Team, to lead our new flagship project: “Future Fit for a Just Transition”. Driving forward a just transition to a net zero, nature positive economy and financial system is a key priority in our strategy, and this programme will play a central role in the delivery of our objectives in this area. It will focus on international implementation of the transition, identifying best practices and challenges faced in different countries to facilitate shared learning, promote healthy competition, identify collaborative solutions, and hence speed up implementation.
You will be responsible for leading the methodological development and delivery of the technical work underpinning the programme, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This will include scoping out and developing economic metrics of national level progress on the just transition to a net zero, nature positive economy, developing compelling and impactful knowledge products and undertaking international engagement on the findings.
You will lead research, compile data, produce reports, documents and briefings as well as commission and manage consultants as needed. You will both develop the content and deliver the Flagship report, and use it to make the case for action and implementation to key stakeholders on proposed policy changes. You will also build links and strategic relationships with other organisations and other parts of the WWF global Network to promote and disseminate the work. Important will be the ability to create and provide diverse, relevant and impactful ideas for policy, and to involve communities affected by climate and nature loss in the process of policy development.
We’re looking for someone with:
· An understanding of how policy is influenced, both inside and outside Government.
· Experience of influencing key stakeholders including in government and the business community, changing opinions, practices and creating new models to deliver policy change and business transition.
· A degree level qualification in economics or relevant work experience in economic policy and analysis.
· Experienced researcher and commissioner of research, with experience of using economic analysis and quantitative methodologies, demonstrated by using evidence to analyse problems and come up with solutions.
· Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £43,851- £56,386. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Training and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Application closing date : 05/05/2025
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the role
We’re recruiting for a Head of Retail Operations for our Southern Division. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of driving success within five regions, leading a team of dedicated Regional Managers across 85 shops with around 270 colleagues.
This isn’t just about overseeing operations – it’s about owning them. You’ll have the freedom and autonomy to shape the strategy for your division, making key decisions on everything from financial performance to people development. You’ll build a values-led, inclusive culture – one where our people feel appreciated, respected and supported.
As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Mind Retail, bringing fresh ideas and driving initiatives that make a real impact. And because every pound we make in our shops helps support Mind’s mission, the work you do will have a lasting and meaningful impact.
This is a role for an ambitious leader – someone ready to take ownership, think strategically and inspire a team to do great things.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a natural leader, passionate about creating high-performing teams and building an inclusive culture
- Has senior-level experience leading multi-site, large-scale retail operations and knows how to drive commercial success
- Understands retail finances inside out, from managing P&L’s, to spotting opportunities for growth
- Thinks strategically, but isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen
- Embodies our values and behaviours
Ready to make a difference?
Join Mind Retail. Join the fight for mental health.
Due to our commitment to work/life balance, you must live within reasonable travelling distance of the division. The geography of the division covers the South East, South West, South Wales, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Therefore we encourage an early application.
About our benefits
As Head of Operations, you’ll receive:
- A competitive salary of £59,753 per year
- A company car
- A strong commitment to work-life balance with a working pattern that supports this, with the occasional weekend working
- 25 days’ paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays
- Development workshops & courses, to help build your career
- Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us
- A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills
- Family friendly policies & enhanced pay
- A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees
- 25% staff discount in all Mind shops
- Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan
About Mind Retail
Mind Retail are a network of almost 200 shops across England and Wales, generating an income of around £25 million per year. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.
Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working with us to share this commitment. In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children's Barred List and/or ‘Work with Adults' workforce check based on their role and responsibilities. A DBS check is a process to check someone's criminal record (if they have any). A Barred List is a list of people who are barred from working with children. To enable you to predetermine what might be disclosed in your DBS check, please use this disclosure calculator.
Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
This job vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
More details
For more information and a full person specification, please review the job description.
Mind Retail are a network of over 170 Mind charity shops across England and Wales.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity to join an international charity, and passionate, energetic team, as their new Marketing Officer, where you will increase digital donor acquisition through e-campaigns and e-marketing activities; working across a breadth of social media, digital marketing, digital fundraising campaigns and creative communications and content. In this newly created position, the Marketing Officer will raise awareness of the charity’s work and promote engagement, partnerships and donations.
I’m looking to hear from a confident social media marketer, with experience working across Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. In addition, you will have broader marketing and writing skills, to deliver e-newsletters, blogs, magazines, creative assets and content for the website. A key responsibility of the role will be to increase digital donations, therefore you will have developed your marketing experience in either a commercial setting or fundraising context.
The opportunity:
- Join a high-energy, ideas-led, collaborative team
- Opportunity to make the role your own, they encourage creativity
- Opportunity to develop your skills, professionally and personally
- Room to grow in a small charity
- Fast-growing charity
Salary £30,000- £33,000
Full-time, permanent role
Hybrid- 1 day a week in the London office (Shoreditch), 4 days from home.
I’d love to tell you more about this fantastic role and organisation. Please apply now for more information! Firm closing date 9am Wednesday 21st May
Interviews to take place in person 2nd June and 2nd stage online 5th June.
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.
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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!
Senior Policy Executive
c. £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Permanent/ 2 days a week in office/ London
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic financial services membership association as they recruit for a Senior Policy Executive. This influential organisation plays a vital role in representing and advocating for the UK’s private capital industry, which has grown from a niche sector into a mainstream force within the wider economy over the past four decades.
In this newly created role, the Senior Policy Executive will support efforts to promote transparency across the industry by leading on initiatives. The successful candidate will be involved in research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and high-level policy reporting, contributing to work that has significant economic and social impact across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the organisation’s activities related to specific guidelines, including coordinating reporting processes, board meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of private equity transactions to assess scope under specific Guidelines and support industry transparency initiatives.
- Engage directly with member firms, investors, and portfolio companies to provide guidance on policy matters and promote best practices through briefings, webinars, and events.
- Draft high-quality policy content, including consultation responses, briefing notes, technical articles, and reports.
- Coordinate and support the Legal and Accounting, Reporting & Governance (ARG) Committees, including hosting meetings, gathering member feedback, and tracking key legislative developments.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, particularly External Affairs and Membership, to support cross-functional projects and align policy work with broader organisational goals.
- Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and governance trends, ensuring relevant internal stakeholders and members are kept informed and engaged with evolving policy landscapes.
Person Specification:
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate with senior-level stakeholders.
- Proven experience in project management, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver outcomes effectively.
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach, with intellectual curiosity and the ability to grasp complex policy, legal, and financial issues quickly.
- Comfortable working with data and research, including using tools like Preqin and Companies House to support analysis and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing high-quality reports and delivering presentations to senior executives.
What’s on offer?
- Join a leading voice in UK finance, helping shape policy and promote a high-performing, socially valuable industry across the country.
- Be part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, with regular team events and a focus on employee wellbeing and development.
- Enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus, and generous pension contributions.
- Access a wide range of benefits and perks, from private medical insurance and wellbeing support to season ticket loans and professional development reimbursement.
- Contribute to meaningful, high-impact work at the intersection of finance, policy, and business, with opportunities to engage with industry leaders and government stakeholders.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Description
Exciting Opportunity in Halton to work in our Community Shop.
Join the Community Shop revolution and make a real impact as our Community Wellbeing Practitioner and shape the future of your local community.
About us: Company Shop Group is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK, enabling some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste.
The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.
About the role: This position has responsibility for the delivery of Community Hub’s programmes and community based initiatives that align in responding to a community needs. You will need to have the potential to solve community-based problems, be ready and willing to create positive changes in our community and to question and rethink concepts, assumptions and practises.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders demonstrating your leadership, initiative, ability to problem solve and capacity to respond flexibly to unexpected demand.
Operational Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and practises are upheld
- Locally lead and deliver Community Hub’s Social Impact and Development services including the promotion and support of communities through development and engagement initiatives
- Ability to deliver membership drives to broaden Community Hub’s Social Impact
- The delivery of in-house training and development programmes
- Delivery of effective social programmes with housing providers and more widely across the not-for-profit, social enterprise, public and private sectors – with the aim of taking forward new social impact opportunities that maximise the synergistic and financial benefits of joint working
- Implement, data gather and formulate bespoke projects including the project design, setting budgets, managing resources, and ensuring good knowledge transfer alongside Regional Social Impact & Development Manager
- Build understanding within both the social sector and beyond Community Shop to developing social impact business offer, continuing to consolidate with Social Impact & Development department
- Deliver and develop effective Membership practises to ensure access and promotion for service users to Community Shop
- Engage your team both within your department and within other departments to support cross functional and positive working relationships
- Employ a supportive and high performing culture with consistent delivery, through excellent leadership and motivation, that fully utilises and develops your teams’ skills and capabilities
- Keep up to date with information relevant to your department and cascade this accordingly to your team
Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Lead by example and uphold Company Shop Group values at all time
- Solution focused mind-set; bringing solutions and opportunities
- Sound understanding of and experience in social change objectives and strategies
- Ability to deliver effective training and development programmes
- Experience in implementing and administering data collection tools
- Demonstrated capacity to work at a community level; working with multi-faceted, integrated team operational environment.
- High level experience in shared implementation of social programmes with relevant multi-disciplinary organisations.
- Highly developed communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to achieving high quality, innovative results.
- Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly and with initiative to fulfil both individual and team performance targets
- Confident presenter and trainer
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Professional qualification in community or social science discipline
- Awareness of current issues affecting community based working and how these might impact on the profession
- Knowledge of recent and relevant educational legislation including related regulations and guidance
- Knowledge of social science/community development theories and evidence as applied community based setting
- Full driving licence
Benefits
Why you’ll love Company Shop Group
- Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking.
- Subsidised staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
- Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid.
- Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts.
- Life assurance benefit
Salary-£30'048
Location-Community Shop, Priory House, Northway, Palacefields, Runcorn WA7 2FS
Hours-08:00-17:00 Monday-Friday onsite 40 hours per week
If you're ready to embrace a role where innovation meets social impact, apply now to be part of our journey towards a brighter future together and Lead with Purpose-Impact Communities.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a well-established charity supporting diverse and impactful community services. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to charity accounting, commercial income streams, grant reporting, and management accounts.
You'll play a key part in the finance function, supporting day-to-day operations including transactional processing, month-end accounts, and stakeholder liaison across the organisation.
About You
Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience
Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge
Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Key Responsibilities
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Support preparation of month-end and management accounts
Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and journals
Monitor budgets and analyse variances across departments
Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and credit cards
Support preparation of VAT returns and assist with audit processes
Liaise with internal teams and provide finance support and training
Assist with grant reporting and project tracking
Additional Information
On-site role based in North London, supporting both services and events
Occasional evening work and flexibility required
Reports directly to the CFO and supports line management of the Finance Assistant
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
I am excited to be working with a fantastic charity in search of a part-time (21 hours per week) temporary Income Officer on a 3-month temporary contract (possible temp to perm). This is an immediate start London based hybrid role with training and onboarding in office.
Join a purpose-driven finance team in a not-for-profit housing and support organisation. We're looking for a detail-oriented Income Officer to oversee income processing, primarily focusing on rent and service charges, alongside fundraised income.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage rent accounting processes, tenant accounts, and housing-related income accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to support tenants and maximise housing benefit income.
• Maintain and reconcile income records, ensuring data integrity across rent, donations, and commercial income.
• Process direct debits and tenant payments, resolving account queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support fundraising income recording and ensure compliance with Gift Aid and accounting standards.
• Produce reports on arrears, KPIs, and aged debtors; assist with audits and financial reporting.
About You:
• Strong finance administration experience, ideally within housing or the charity sector.
• Confident using spreadsheets, accounting systems, and housing management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of rent collection, welfare benefits, and debt recovery practices.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
JOB DESCRIPTION: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid – Hampshire / Stirling offices / Remote
Salary: £32,000 (FTE pro-rata) / £21,621
Hours: 25 hrs per week (flexible)
Contract: Permanent
About us:
Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading school grounds charity, dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for all. Our vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated, and outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.
We have unrivalled expertise based on three decades of experience, practical action and research. With offices in England and Scotland and staff based across the UK, our team and our accredited network of outdoor learning experts have the capacity to work nationally and internationally. Visit our website for more information.
Main Purpose of the Post
To develop and maintain successful partnerships with corporate supporters and corporate foundations whose vision and goals align with Learning through Landscapes’ vision and mission. The role will focus on strategic, long-term, mutually beneficial relationships which help LtL achieve its mission through income generation and added value including staff volunteering, network-building, and probono support.
Specific Duties
New business development
• Develop and progress a pipeline of new business development to secure corporate partnerships.
• Develop and present engaging, creative and mutually beneficial proposals and applications for corporate partnerships.
• Support the Fundraising Lead to identify prospective corporate foundations.
• Support the Fundraising Lead with writing and submitting applications to corporate foundations.
• Collaborate with LtL’s Communications team to reach target audiences with compelling messaging.
• Research and attend relevant networking events to open new partnership opportunities.
Account management
• Provide excellent account management and stewardship to strengthen partnerships, deepen corporate employee engagement and ensure relationship longevity.
• Use data from LtL’s new Impact Measurement Framework to provide inspiring reports on what corporate partners have helped LtL to achieve.
• Work with colleagues to identify and facilitate additional opportunities for corporate engagement, including practical volunteering opportunities and pro-bono work.
Strategy and reporting
• Support the Management Team with the development of a Corporate Partnerships Strategy, including income targets and key performance indicators.
• Provide regular reports to the Management Team and stakeholders to measure progress towards targets.
• Keep comprehensive and accurate records of all fundraising activity.
General responsibilities
• Keep abreast of developments in UK fundraising and how these can benefit the work of LtL.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with regulations and guidance, including being GDPR compliant and following the Code of Fundraising Practice and Charity Commission guidance.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of LtL strategy, business plan and the case for investment in school grounds.
• Support organisational goals by contributing to cross-functional projects and initiatives.
What you’ll need:
• Experience of securing and managing corporate partnerships, ideally in the charity, education, or environmental sectors
• Proven ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate audiences
• Strong relationship-building skills, with a track record of developing longterm, mutually beneficial partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing funding proposals and impact reports
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how corporate social responsibility aligns with business objectives
• Confidence in networking and representing an organisation at external events
• Experience of planning and delivering partnership activities such as employee volunteering or pro-bono projects
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver high-quality partnership experiences
• Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations, including the Code of Fundraising Practice
• A commitment to the values and mission of Learning through Landscapes
What we offer:
• Flexible working
• Holiday, 28 days (pro-rata) + bank holidays + a “birthday gift” day
• Laptop, phone and all travel & subsistence expenses
• Family & carer friendly policies
• Training and CPD by agreement
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Subsidised Christmas meal
• Free office refreshments
• A supportive and welcoming team of colleagues.
We’re an equal opportunities employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and are committed to recruiting the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience. We offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who choose to opt-in to the scheme and can demonstrate that they have at least 50% of the “What You’ll Need” list. To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must be from an ethnic minority. Please state clearly in your covering letter if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact the HR Manager, Sarah Knott - contact details on website
To apply: Please send the following, see details on our website
• Your CV
• A covering letter explaining in no more than one side of A4, your interest in the role and the skills and knowledge you have that make you an ideal candidate
• Contact details (including email address and phone number) of two referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer.
The recruitment process:
The deadline for applications is 8 am on Monday 2nd June 2025.
If you have not heard from us by 5 pm on Tuesday 3rd June 2025, you have not been shortlisted.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview either via Teams or at our offices in Eastleigh, Hampshire on Thursday 19th June 2025.
Candidates will be informed of the outcome of the interviews by Friday 20th June 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.