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High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data & Performance Lead to play a vital role in our Education and Training team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that data and insight drive the quality, impact and growth of our learning provision. You’ll manage and develop our systems for tracking learner journeys, performance outcomes and funding requirements- helping us to continuously improve and tell the story of our impact. 

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data, has an eye for accuracy and process improvement, and is passionate about using evidence to make a difference. If you’re a methodical thinker with strong analytical and organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you. 

About High Trees 

High Trees Community Development Trust has been rooted in the local community in Lambeth for over 27 years. We deliver education and training, employment support, community action, children and young peoples services, and research and capacity building-  in partnership with local people and organisations, working together to build stronger communities and create meaningful change.

We are recognised for our collaborative approach, our long-term partnerships, and our commitment to equity, learning and community leadership. 

At High Trees, you’ll join a collaborative, supportive and values-driven team. You’ll have the opportunity to shape data practices that directly improve outcomes for learners and communities, and contribute to a dynamic organisation committed to learning and impact and play a key role in a growing organisation that values both people and performance. 

Join MSI UK as a HR Business Partner – Central to Our Mission and Future 

Are you ready to make a real impact through strategic HR leadership? As a HR Business Partner at MSI UK, you’ll play a key role in driving business success, enhancing the colleague experience, and shaping the future of our organisation.

Contract Type: Permanent, Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £42,213.23 – £51,078.01 (dependent on location and experience)

What You'll Do 

As a trusted HR Business Partner to our leadership teams, you’ll deliver expert HR support across your designated locations. You’ll lead on:

• Strategic HR delivery aligned with organisational goals and values
• Employee relations – providing a first-class service that reflects our values and ensures compliance with UK legislation
• Policy and programme development – shaping initiatives that support our people and culture
• HR service excellence – contributing to a high-performing, collaborative HR team

You’ll be a visible, proactive presence across the organisation, supporting managers and colleagues to navigate challenges and drive positive outcomes.

About You 

You’ll bring a strong foundation in HR, ideally CIPD Level 7 qualified, and a passion for people-focused leadership. Key strengths include:

✔️ HR Expertise & Employment Law – confident in applying legislation and best practice
✔️ Employee Relations – experienced in managing complex ER cases with empathy and professionalism
✔️ Communication & Tech Savvy – articulate, approachable, and proficient in HR systems
✔️ Autonomy & Integrity – self-directed, discreet, and trusted to handle sensitive matters

Why Join Us? 

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Fast expense reimbursement (within 10 days)

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Family-friendly policies

Rewards & Perks

• Long service recognition
• Discounts at 4,000+ retailers via Blue Light Card

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

• Paid training and development
• Accredited apprenticeships
• Clear progression pathways

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us shape the future of HR at MSI UK.

We are looking for a person who can lead LWPT through ongoing development of the organisation in coordination with both staff and trustees. The person needs to be able to maintain a clear strategic plan for the organisation that allows the organisation to stay focussed on what we plan to do to the benefit of both beneficiaries and supporters. The right person is able to maintain a healthy focus on income and expenditure in order to ensure that LWPT can meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Essential for the right applicant:
• A Christian with a good knowledge of the Christian communities in the UK.
• Someone who is an active member of a local church.
• Is able to affirm the historic creeds of the Christian church.
• A personal commitment to the development of the next generation of Christian Bible teachers in the UK.
• The ability to work from home with good wifi access.
• Ability to travel to the main office in Watford twice a month.

£60k pa FTE. This is a 0.8FTE role

Head of Continuous Improvement

Salary: up to £65,000 (dependant on experience)

Location: Remote with regular face to face meetings in London and Downton

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Continuous Improvement to join our Service Directorate at Help for Heroes. This newly created role will be pivotal in driving service quality, operational efficiency and data-led excellence across our charity — helping us achieve our mission to ensure that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.

If you are a collaborative and strategic leader with a passion for embedding continuous improvement and inspiring excellence across teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About the Role

Reporting to the Service Director, the Head of Continuous Improvement will lead and coordinate initiatives that enhance the quality, efficiency and consistency of our services for beneficiaries. You will design and implement a robust quality assurance framework, ensure operational data integrity, and drive service and process improvements that align with our strategic objectives.

You’ll work closely with the Data & Insights team to ensure data and evidence inform service development, delivery, and decision-making. As part of both the Service Leadership Team and the Charity-wide Leadership Team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Marketing & Communications, and Commercial to champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Help for Heroes’ services as we enter an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

About You

You’ll be a resourceful, forward-thinking leader with a strong background in continuous improvement, quality assurance, or service excellence within a complex service delivery environment. You’ll bring both analytical rigour and emotional intelligence — able to use data to drive improvement while engaging and motivating others through change.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience designing and implementing quality assurance or continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to present at all levels.
• Experience working with CRM systems or operational data environments in a service delivery context.

You’ll be values-driven, empathetic and energised by the opportunity to make a lasting difference for those who’ve served.

About the Team

Our Service Directorate delivers integrated support and community initiatives across the UK, all aligned with our LiveWell Strategy — focused on ensuring that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.

You’ll join a team of passionate, purpose-driven professionals committed to improving the quality, consistency and impact of our services for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

The detail:

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

First interviews are expected to take place on the 9th and 10th December 2025 via Microsoft Teams and will include interview questions and analytical task. A final stage interview is anticipated to be held in person in Downton week commencing 15th December. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should the right candidates present themselves —early applications are encouraged.

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.  

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

About the role

Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.

The Museum is looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual for the role of Philanthropy Executive. Working alongside an approachable and highly successful Philanthropy team, reporting into the Patrons Manager, the role will support the team in the Patrons and High-net-worth individual (HNWI) income streams, as well as managing your own portfolio of HNWIs. You will focus on the administration and stewardship of the Patrons Circle and supporting the HNWI wider team with donor stewardship. Alongside this, you will have your own portfolio of 5-figure funders and prospects and maintain a high level of organisation and excellent communication to build both internal relationships and external relationships with donors and prospects.

You will work closely with colleagues in the Philanthropy team and wider Development Group across varied income streams whilst also building successful working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the Museum. The role will be line-managed by the Patrons Manager with guidance from the Philanthropy Manager (HNWI) and Senior Philanthropy Manager.

About you

You are an enthusiastic and collaborative individual who thrives in a team environment while also showing initiative and independence in your work. You will have strong organisational and administrative skills, managing tasks efficiently with accuracy and attention to detail. You are adaptable and flexible and embrace new skills and processes in a fast-paced environment. You will demonstrate professionalism and strong communication skills to build positive relationships with donors, prospects and colleagues alike.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

Find out more here

What we offer

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
• Life insurance
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
• Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
• We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. 
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi

Hybrid working

We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events.  We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.

3 Year Fixed term contract

As well as a rewarding role with a global international development organisation, you’ll get access to a wide range of enhanced benefits including but not limited to flexible hybrid working, enhanced leave entitlement and access to several health and wellbeing programmes and benefits.

To lead the financial management and oversight of the ADB project, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant financial accounting, reporting, and oversight. The role will support the delivery of all financial aspects of the ADB project, including donor reporting, reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, and compliance, in close collaboration with programme colleagues and the wider AKF(UK) finance team. To contribute to the financial management of AKF(UK)’s wider programme portfolio and supporting the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective financial processes across all AKF(UK)’s programmes and grants. 

Financial oversight, planning, and reporting

• Review all financial transactions related to the ADB project on a monthly basis and ensure that they are correct including cost recovery, co-financing, bank balances, and coding.

• Ensure the ADB project is up to date in the Grant Management Tracker, Co-financing Tracker and Cost Recovery forecast.

• Prepare financial information for internal reporting, including contributions to quarterly CEO reports, monthly dashboards, and co-finance updates.

• Prepare all ADB project donor financial reports and ensure consistency with internal data.

• Prepare and submit other donor financial reports as required.

• Monitor project and portfolio spending, flagging significant under & overspends in a timely manner to the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes & Partnerships team.

Financial controls, compliance, and audit

• Lead financial planning and monitoring for the ADB project, ensuring alignment with ADB compliance requirements and AKF(UK) internal controls.

• Support the design and implementation of quality controls, manuals, checklists, and tools to ensure compliance with donor requirements (ADB and others).

• Oversee compliance with donor and AKF(UK) rules on procurement, accounting, and project expenditure, supported by reporting, engagement with the field, and spot checks.

• Maintain internal tools (including AIMS) to track active ADB grants as well as other grants, ensuring data on secured funding, cost recovery, and cash balances remains up to date.

• Prepare for and support donor and statutory audits, with particular responsibility for the ADB project while also contributing to audits of other grants.

• Maintain an up-to-date audit and disallowance tracker for the ADB project, while supporting the Programme Finance Manager in tracking audit issues across all grants.

• Troubleshoot donor compliance or procurement queries, with emphasis on ADB but extending to other donor portfolios where needed. 

• Act as a resource person for ADB donor compliance within AKF(UK), while sharing knowledge and lessons learned more widely across the grants portfolio.

• Support wider Programme Finance team capacity-building efforts, drawing on insights from ADB donor requirements and practices.

Grant financial management

In close consultation with the programmes & partnerships team:

• Maintain accurate financial records and grant codes for the ADB project, while supporting the set-up and management of other grants as needed.

• Ensure timely submission of cash requests and sub-grant agreements, in compliance with both ADB and AKF(UK) standards, and support the same across the wider portfolio.

• Review budgets for ADB and other donor concepts/proposals, ensuring inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, compliance with donor requirements, and consistency with narratives.

• Support the in-country project management unit (PMU) to ensure that the project is robustly managed and proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise.

• Provide training and reference materials for implementing partners and field staff on ADB-specific donor regulations, procurement, and reporting, while contributing to broader finance training across the organisation.

• Provide technical support and guidance to implementing partners and country units, with particular focus on ADB compliance but also assisting with other donor requirements as needed.

• Conduct monitoring visits and spot checks on the ADB project and participate in risk monitoring across the wider portfolio.

• Collaborate with the assigned Senior Partnerships Manager to align financial management with programme delivery.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations. The role will involve travel to countries in which we operate grants, particularly Afghanistan (security situation dependent). Normally this could be 1-2 trips per year.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of managing finances for large-scale, complex donor-funded projects. Experience of working with multilateral development banks (ADB, World Bank, AfDB, etc.) is highly desirable.

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies, including field-level implementation, is highly desirable.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders

• First rate oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results.

• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment.

• Fluent in oral and written English

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills

• Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ADB donor requirements and compliance frameworks.

• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics

• Knowledge of charity accounting.

Application Details:

• Must have right to work in the UK.

• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

Location: Remote or in one of our global offices (Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Senegal), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Tanzania)

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2025

Contract status: Global post, full-time

Start date: December 2025

Contract duration: Permanent

Remuneration: £42,705 - £47,565 gross per annum (UK national band); £46,896 - £51,605 gross per annum (London, UK); IDR 286,984,519 - IDR 355,860,803 gross per annum (Indonesia); KES 2,871,375 - KES 3,560,505 gross per annum (Kenya); TZS 41,495,072 - TZS 51,453,890 gross per annum (Tanzania); MGA 36,755,641 - MGA 44,933,771 gross per annum (Madagascar); XOF 18,577,559 - XOF 23,036,173 gross per annum (Senegal); BZD 50,755 - 58,211 (Belize); USD 15,679 - 19,144 (Timor Leste); USD 68,000 - 72,910 (United States). 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting a Software Developer (R Shiny) to support our evolving operations, supporting our Global Data Science team. Reporting to the Head of Data Engineering, this is a full-time role with occasional travel (1-2 times per year) to work closely with overseas colleagues, partners, field teams and communities.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual with strong experience in developing interactive data visualisation tools in R Shiny specifically.

You will focus on creating user-friendly, customisable tools to support decision-making in small-scale fishing communities and across the organisation. These tools, designed by the Design and Integration team, aim to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting data-driven decision-making at various levels.

You will demonstrate a proven track record of presenting complex data in clear, accessible formats for both technical and non-technical audiences, as well as project design and management. Ideally, you will have experience with community-based conservation and development initiatives. You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.

We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ technical skills and alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management. 

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Mental Health Administrator – Complex Needs and Community Services
Reference number: 314
Salary: £25,233 per annum FTE (£20,186 per annum actual for 30 hrs p/wk)
Contracted hours: 30 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Complex Needs and Community
Contract length: Permanent
Working base: One of 7 Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centres closest to home.

We have a vacancy for a Mental Health Support Administrator to join our team.

About Us

For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We offer a range of Community Support services which provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or who need help with their mental wellbeing. Our high quality services are flexible and we help people to resolve real-life difficulties and to improve their own independence, quality of life and wellbeing. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.

We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising.

About our Complex Needs & Community Services

Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Complex Needs and Community Services have rapidly expanded. The services portfolio includes, The Community Support Services, The Domestic Abuse Service, Bounce Back, Complex Needs Housing Service, Flourish (for refugees and asylum seekers), Primary Care Network Service, Peer Support, Wellbeing Services and our newest services at The Sadie Centre. The services provide one to one outreach and community-based support for people across Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. As an integral member of our diverse team, you will work closely with staff supporting services with administrative needs.

About You and the Role

The Mental Health Administrator will be a key member of the Complex Needs and Community services, providing effective administrative support to the team, ensuring accurate and effective policies, communication and procedures are in place.

Key responsibilities

• To support the Complex Needs and Community teams to process referrals and make 72-hour initial referral phone calls
• To be the first point of contact for HMN callers via telephone, email and in person – providing high quality service to every person
• To undertake responsibility for admin duties for the Complex Needs and Community teams, including the processing of mail, responding to internal/external e-mails, word processing, entering accurate statistics, sending out reminders, staff training audits, record keeping audits, diary management and letter writing.
• To work in line with standardised administrative systems across HMN
• To work with the Team Leader for Peer Mentoring for groups to manage admin inboxes, send out meeting place invites and coordinate Peer Mentoring services
• To support with monitoring and evaluating services
• To check and process invoices
• To support the team with recruitment admin and staff induction
• To provide sickness/annual leave cover for our wellbeing centre admin teams, answering the main switchboard to answer enquiries
• To support the Director of Complex Needs and Community and the wider Senior Leadership Team as required with administrative tasks
• To support the teams as appropriate with client casework

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5th December 2025 at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.
Please note we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in the search for an exceptional Development Officer. They are a small, entrepreneurial organisation dedicated to growing the UK National Parks family’s impact, resources and influence.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract (with the possibility of extension) and the postholder will be working remotely. The salary for this position is £31,403 per annum.

The organisation are reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis for this position so please do apply asap and we will be in touch!  

The Development Officer is a key team member in the organisation with responsibility for supporting the Development Team in researching new prospects and proposal creation together with general administration of the development function. You will be working with the Head of Development and Senior Partnerships Communications Manager to support communications for both the organisation and corporate partners.

They are looking for candidates with experience of maintaining and operating data management systems and undertaking accurate data entry. You will have a track record of managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines with demonstrable experience of supporting corporate sponsorship/partnership or fundraising operations.

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 Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
 
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Policy and Campaigns Officer will develop policy positions and campaigns that will help ensure that the needs, rights and priorities of those living with DMD are understood and acted on by decision makers, policy makers, parliament and government. The Officer will work closely with colleagues in the Policy and Communications team to support a cohesive and impactful approach to policy, engagement and communications.

Job Description

• To ensure that the charity’s policy and campaigning work is firmly grounded in the views and experiences of the DMD community and to ensure that they are consulted and involved in the development (and delivery where appropriate) of Duchenne UK’s policy positions and campaigns.
• To maximise the benefits of our existing relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, policy makers, relevant organisations (such as NICE) and charity sector professionals and to create new relationships which help us to achieve our aims.
• To organise events and parliamentary activity working with parliamentary supporters and the DMD community.
• To devise low-budget campaigns aimed at creating positive change in policy, practice or attitudes that will improve the lives and outcomes of those living with DMD. 
• To create campaign assets such as digital and social media content in collaboration with the communications team.
• To draft consultation responses, policy positions and occasional short reports summarising the findings of research we have conducted or commissioned.
• To monitor relevant government proposals and initiatives, identifying those likely to have a major impact on the lives of those living with DMD, and to seek to influence their development.
• To stay abreast of relevant academic research, build relationships with key academics and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Person Specification

Essential experience:

• Experience of working in a policy and/or campaigning role.
• Experience of writing for a range of audiences and using different channels to produce convincing, clear and succinct content across a range of platforms such as blogs, web and print.
• Experience of working with civil servants and parliamentarians.
• Experience of using digital and social media for influencing and campaigning purposes.

Desirable experience:

• Project management experience including initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns and organising events.
• Experience working in health and social care space, with pharmaceutical industry and/or a highly regulated industry and engaging with regulators.

Essential knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the healthcare system, regulatory framework and the social model of disability. 
• Knowledge of how policy and legislation are developed in Westminster and Whitehall.
• Knowledge of campaigning techniques.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Highly motivated with a passion for improving the life outcomes of people living with DMD.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds. 
• Ability to draw out the most salient features of complex issues and debates.
• Ability to analyse large amounts of information and produce easy to digest summaries and position statements.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to build excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
• Good organisational and workload management skills.
• Proficient with all main Microsoft Office packages.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave + 8 days of public holidays (both pro rata)
• 3 days of office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid working
• Standard Employer Pensions contributions after 3 months
• Team wellness day and team away day
• Training and development opportunities

Terms and conditions

The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an initial six-month period of probation, during which performance will be regularly reviewed.

The applicant must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant ‘right to work’ documentation.

Relevant training will be provided during induction as well as opportunities to develop your career through experience of different aspects of the charity’s work and working with colleagues on new initiatives.

The organisation’s hybrid working policy is at the discretion of the line-manager during the first three months of employment, to support the induction process.

About The Role

We’re looking for a creative, proactive and digitally savvy Social Media and Content Assistant to join our Communications team. You’ll support the planning, creation and delivery of engaging content across our social media channels, with a particular focus on Instagram and TikTok.

You’ll be responsible for creating content that helps the organisation achieve our marketing objectives, which are:

• Inspire inclusive practices among projects and professionals working with young people in music.
• Build the credibility of Youth Music among young creatives.
• Grow awareness of Youth Music as the leading voice on young people and music.
• Demonstrate the impact of Youth Music’s work and partnerships.
• Support the organisation in achieving our ambitious fundraising goals.

You’ll be line managed by the Digital Marketing Manager and will work closely with the Digital Content Lead.

About You

This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, loves spotting trends, and has a passion for storytelling that spotlights the work of young people amnd grassroots projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Spot and recreate viral trends, adapting them into engaging content for Youth Music’s audiences.
• Confidently use TikTok and Instagram features, trending sounds, and best practices to boost reach and engagement.
• Support in planning, creating, editing and scheduling content (Reels, TikToks, Stories, carousels, graphics, blogs).
• Capture and share content from live events, including NextGen community events, festivals, and project visits (occasional evenings and weekends required)
• Oversee our social media channels on your working days, monitoring all channels (TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn) and liaising with the Digital Content Lead to ensure that messages and comments are responded to promptly and appropriately.
• Contribute ideas for campaigns and activations that highlight Youth Music’s impact and opportunities.
• Craft unique copy for multiple channels and formats across campaigns, business documents and owned media.
• Support the preparation and running of content shoots, from planning to on-the-day assistance.
• Research trends, youth culture and peer organisations’ activity to inform fresh and relevant content ideas.
• Track and analyse content performance, supporting the creation of regular insights reports.
• Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with Youth Music’s brand guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining the Asset Management System, ensuring all assets include accurate information (such as credits and consent details) and are regularly updated.
• Support with ad hoc design work and editing of templates for key campaigns e.g. the Youth Music Awards

General

· Carrying out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.

· This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.

· Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 12 months’ cumulative experience in a social media, digital content or communications role.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok.
• Confident using TikTok and Instagram features, sounds and trends to create engaging content.
• Clear and accurate written communication skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to edit short-form videos using tools such as CapCut, Canva or Adobe Premiere.
• Basic graphic design skills, ideally using Canva or similar software.
• Confidence contributing ideas and supporting campaign planning.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for Youth Music’s mission to equalise access to music.
• Interest in the UK music scene, particularly youth and grassroots projects.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to capture live event content.

Desirable Criteria

· Experience creating and scheduling social media content (through work, volunteering, studies, or personal projects).

· Awareness of accessibility and inclusive content principles.

· Experience capturing and editing content at live events or festivals.

· Understanding of social media analytics and performance measurement.

· Familiarity with social media scheduling or reporting tools such as Sprout Social, Buffer or Hootsuite (desirable).

· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)

The Royal Astronomical Society is seeking a dynamic Head of Membership. Reporting to the Executive Director, this newly created, hands-on, role will lead our membership team to develop and deliver our membership strategy, increase engagement, participation and inclusivity, and play a pivotal role in growing our membership through retention and recruitment.

About the Role

As Head of Membership, you will:

• Develop and deliver a compelling membership strategy aligned with our mission.
• Drive growth, retention, and engagement through innovative campaigns and state-of-the-art member experiences.
• Oversee membership operations, marketing, and customer service.
• Lead a talented team (Membership Officer, Marketing & Events Officer, Awards & Grants Officer).
• Champion member needs across the organisation and represent us in sector-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive forward member acquisition, retention, and engagement, setting and monitoring appropriate KPIs.
• Design data-driven campaigns and value propositions.
• Manage budgets, resources, and compliance.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide secretariat support to the Membership Committee.

 About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a membership-focused role.
• Proven success in increasing membership and improving member satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent networking and collaboration abilities.
• Tech-savvy with CRM/membership systems experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in the UK and overseas.

 Why Join Us?

As Head of Membership and a part of our senior leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Society, ensuring members are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Application process

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience that would make you a great fit for the role.

The Royal Astronomical Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

The RAS has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, you need to be eligible to work in the UK.

This job advertisement is intended to convey essential job functions and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The RAS reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organisational needs.

Closing date for applications:

11.59pm on Monday 17 November 2025

Job description
Job Purpose
The Head of Community will work with the Director of Services on strategic and operational planning and provide operational leadership for the range of Community services delivered by Age UK East London.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Take responsibility for the delivery of Age UK East London’s Community Service offer, ensuring its delivery requirements are met and we are responsive to new opportunities.
• Ensure that older people who are supported by the Community team also benefit from the range of AUKEL services and those provided by other local partners.
• Be an active member of our SLT, working with senior leaders across AUKEL, contributing your experience and expertise to problem solve, spot and develop opportunities as well as make an impact on our overall organisational development
journey.
• Build responsive and accountable relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including commissioners, partner providers, senior health and social care professionals.
• Motivate and inspire a frontline staff and volunteer team, using excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of key issues affecting older people.
• Ensure the services are meeting all KPI’s for quality and delivery, overseeing data management and analysis to ensure compliance and insight that supports future development and demonstration of impact, taking a continuous improvement
approach.
• Ensure service staffing and delivery arrangements are optimal, including by assessing which services need allocated staff and which would be better delivered by a central team.
• Ensuring processes and good practice is embedded in case recording, reporting and data collection.

Key Tasks

Coordination and Management of service

• Line manage service managers and coordinators, and oversee the good management of all service staff.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with contractual requirements
• Work with other senior managers, ensuring good joined up internal referral pathways, clear communication and joint-working where possible
• Ensure the team is fully conversant with the organisation’s CRM and that this is used effectively to record and manage casework and evidence of outcomes and impact of the service
• Ensure the team is knowledgeable about the local service offers and are effective in referring and signposting clients to other relevant services
• Complete and maintain relevant risk assessments.
• Ensure there is cover for gaps in service delivery (e.g. due to A/L or sickness).
• Support team members to supervise volunteers effectively
• Support implementation of any organisation-wide operational changes
• Regularly attend meetings with external professionals as necessary in relation to operational management and delivery of services 

Quality and Insight

• Produce quarterly KPI monitoring and evaluation reports for each contract as required to include data, case studies and insight on service delivery and opportunities
• Produce quarterly insight to the Board of Trustees at committee level
• Monitor compliance in record keeping around key areas
• Continuously review and monitor services with the aim of improving quality, flexibility, responsiveness and effectiveness, and to identify and respond to new opportunities

General

• Develop and nurture supportive and collaborative relationships with local community, voluntary and faith partners.
• Identify, explore and develop new opportunities that address the needs of local older people.
• Lead the development and delivery of current and future commissioned community services in AUKEL.
• Work with senior colleagues to conduct ongoing ‘horizon scanning’ of changes in national and local priorities and approaches to services, to maximise opportunities and identify upcoming challenges for older people
• Work with local partners to share best practice and develop opportunities to work together

• Develop strategic relationships in the local health and social care system, to gain insights and inroads to future opportunities and build service reputation and influence. 
• Continuously gain feedback from the team in considering how the service can develop further, for example around reach, client journey and other areas.
• Work with colleagues to develop new service proposals, to develop the scope and impact
of the Community team.

Leadership and management

• Engage, motivate and inspire the team
• Evaluate and manage overall team and individual performance and wellbeing
• Run regular team meetings with content that promotes team cohesion as well as being informative and operationally useful
• Ensure communication and training of the team is in line with contractual requirements and AUKEL policies
• Encourage and provide opportunity for sharing of knowledge within the team and between colleagues within AUKEL
• Take a person-centred approach to line management responsibilities
• Proactively identify opportunities for team members to stretch and use skills to develop them whilst benefiting the team / service / AUKEL

Other

• Perform other duties in connection with the general work of AUKEL when required
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the smooth running of AUKS
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKS’s policies and procedures including: Equity and Diversity, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, Data security, Safeguarding
• Participate in learning and development opportunities and take responsibility for identifying your own learning needs

Person Specification

Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!

Experience

Essential

• Of operational service management within community based setting within the statutory, voluntary or private sector
• Of working with data to monitor outputs, outcomes and reach. 
• Of carrying out programme evaluation and report writing.
• Of managing people at (at least) coordinator level, and successfully engaging and motivating staff.
• Of effective collaboration and partnership development. 

Desirable

• Of engaging strategically with the local community, health and care system
• Of design and delivery of innovative, impactful health and wellbeing programmes.
• Of strategic service leadership and development.
• Of leading change

Knowledge & Understanding

• Understanding of, and expertise in, the care and support needs of older people.
• Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a
trauma-informed manner.
• Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their Carers.
• Of the current health and care landscape

Skills/Attributes

Essential

• Intermediate IT skills
• Can demonstrate commitment to AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative).
• Commitment to learning and development and reflective practise.
• Resilience

Desired

• Ability to speak a community language

Additional Requirements

• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

We are recruiting for a Temporary Part time Internal Communications & Engagement Officer for a social welfare charity The role involves content development , gathering, editing and proofing and the publication of content onto various platforms,

Hybrid working 1 day in the office as a this is a 3 day role

The Role
Edit and proof content submissions.
Repurpose content for other channels ie news round ups, posters, digital screens/screensavers.
Coordinate the publication of content into channels publications and platforms

The Candidate
Understanding and experience of diverse audiences and channels (ideally from an Internal Comms environment).
Written English and verbal comms skills, including experience in tailoring messaging for different audiences/channels.
Organisational and prioritisation skills experience coordinating multiple channels.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.