Communications officer jobs in carshalton, greater london

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and experienced sports and challenge fundraiser, to deliver a review of our sports and challenge events programme, identifying new opportunities to grow our income.

Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving and Fundraising Campaigns, you will develop strategies and bring new ideas to grow and develop this programme, potentially including community events – to deliver significant growth in income over the next 5 years.

In this feasibility review, you will analyse our past performance including in well-established, externally organised activities such as marathons and third-party challenge events, and our partner events such as the Terry Fox Runs. You will also assess the feasibility of developing and launching our own-branded events.

During the review, you will line-manage the Sports and Challenge Events Officer to maintain and deliver our current successful events programme and work together on the feasibility review to identify new opportunities for innovation and ways to increase participation. 

You will build key relationships across the department and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, to identify and work through new ways to grow participation and increase fundraising income.

At the end of the review, you will present your findings, making recommendations on the key components for a future sports and challenge programme that reflect our ambitions for growth, with plans to deliver it.

This is initially a fixed term project contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent dependent on the direction and outcomes of the review.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will lead a review of our sports and challenge events programme, including third-party activities such as marathons and challenge events, using data to analyse past performance (income and ROI) and assess the feasibility for developing our own-brand sports, challenge or community events – whilst maintaining the success our current programme of activities.

You will:

• Review, develop and prepare plans to deliver a profitable, engaging and effective annual programmes of sports, challenge and community event opportunities.
• Be responsible for managing the annual available sports marketing budget and contributing to annual budget planning.
• Create innovative new sports and challenge events, designed to attract and retain supporters and develop plans to launch these on time, and to budget.
• Work with Communications and Digital teams to develop comprehensive marketing plans to promote our events, secure participants and increase levels of engagement.
• Work with your team to set targets and monitor progress of fundraisers – and manage their participation in cost-effective ways, to maximise return on investment.
• Support your team to provide excellent stewardship and supporter experience, with pre and post event contact, to encourage repeat participation.
• Collaborate with Development teams to cross sell and identify leads for fundraisers from other areas of fundraising, such as major gifts, corporate, appeals and legacies.
• Be responsible for managing and the personal development of your team, to deliver their campaigns and activities, to agreed objectives and KPIs.

About You

You’ll be a confident, motivated, self-starter who is passionate about using your fundraising experience and skills to make a difference to the lives of people with cancer. You’ll be a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and creative flair, who enjoys working with a wide range of people, to bring new ideas and initiatives to life.

To be successful, you’ll need:  

• Proven experience and success in a similar role in events or sports and challenges and / or community fundraising

• A proven track record of being results-driven and working to and achieving fundraising targets

• Significant experience of developing and delivering fundraising / and or event plans

• Ability to create and implement marketing plans (online and offline) for events-related activity

• Good interpersonal skills and experience of building and developing relationships with a wide range individuals, colleagues, event committees, and suppliers

• Highly organised and analytical, with ability to cope with competing priorities

• Experience of setting and managing budgets, developing strategies, and producing comprehensive reports

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and pension

Directorate Information

The Development Office Directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, maximising support from major donors, individuals, trusts, corporates, charity partners and events. We have a proud track record of performing at a consistently high-level, raising millions every year.

This role is part of the Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving team, who are focused on raising funds through individual giving, gifts in Wills and sports and challenge events. Join our team in this exciting new role to help make the discoveries that are so urgently needed to improve cancer patients’ lives.

Shop Manager

Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week to be agreed with successful candidate

SALARY: £15.12 per hour

CONTRACT: Fixed until October 2026. Possibility to extend depending on lease and successful turnover

Bring your retail know-how and leadership skills to a role that makes a difference.
We’re looking for a dedicated Store Manager to take the lead in overseeing the daily operations of our brand new shop in Leyton — driving sales, inspiring a positive customer experience, and ultimately helping to fund vital support services for older people in Waltham Forest.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the store, guiding a fantastic team of staff and volunteers. You’ll play a key role in their development, offering clear leadership, hands-on training, and day-to-day support to help everyone thrive.

If you're an experienced retail manager with strong people skills and a desire to use your talents for a cause that really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you a master orchestrator passionate about making a real difference?
You Make It is an award-winning East London charity empowering working-class, racialised women. We’re looking for a part-time Operations Manager to power our daily operations and help us thrive!

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead talent recruitment and development.

• Enhance our inclusive team culture.

• Streamline processes, ensure compliance, and track impact.

• Collaborate on budgeting and board reporting.

What we offer:

• Hybrid, part-time working with flexible hours.

• Accelerated pay progression after 6 months.

• A therapy and wellness allowance, annual bonus, and pension.

• A small, joyful team culture built on equity and authenticity.

Contract: 1 year (with potential to extend)
Salary: £30,400 (£38k FTE) 
Deadline: Interviews are rolling - apply as soon as possible
Start date: Ideally early September (or sooner)

Purpose of the Role:

Please note this is a detailed job description and many of the activities below do not take place everyday

This is a key role to work with an exciting community taking lead responsibility for the looking after key aspects of existing and new membership. You will be working alongside an experienced team supporting the Liberal Jewish Synagogue, the largest Liberal Synagogue in the UK, to be the best it can be. 

Your role will touch all aspects of the synagogue with a particular focus on looking after new members, the membership process and members in general, acting as a key conduit to ensure that our members receive the best service we can provide. You will also ensure that ourCRM system is up to date and important data and information can be pulled form it. 

You will support bereaved families in the immediate aftermath of a death by organising funerals, shivas and stone-settings.

Additionally you will support our Senior Rabbi in her work including diary management and ensuring, working alongside others, that life cycle and important religious festivals are being managed and delivered to the highest standards. 

Senior Rabbi PA

Support the Senior Rabbi in all aspect of their work to include:-

o Administrative and secretarial support for the Senior Rabbi including correspondence, diary management and to act as their first point of contact for enquiries by phone, email and in person

o Liaise and work alongside the member of staff (Office Administrator) who is PA for the other Rabbis and supporting when necessary

o Meet with Senior Rabbi regularly to review weekly diary, plan for the future and complete event forms

o Work closely with the Office Administrator (who organises all internal and life cycle events) to develop efficient procedures, printing and systems to ensure organisation of all life cycle events (including baby blessings, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs, Kabbalat Torah, weddings and mixed faith blessings, conversion, admission ceremonies).

o Assist with planning and coordination of events generated by the Senior Rabbi

o Keep timetables of all life cycle events coordinating with office staff to ensure these events and linked celebrations are delivered effectively

o Keep a tracking system that logs where proselytes are on their conversion journey.

o Liaise with the LJS Community Care Co-ordinator and other contacts over pastoral and other issues being dealt with by the Senior Rabbi.

o Circulate the services calendar and the  Bar/Bat Mitzvah schedule of dates

o Support the volunteers who coordinate the mitzvot

o Assist in the organisation of the High Holy Days particularly in co-ordinating all mitzvot

o Assist the Senior Rabbi and the office in the organisation of interfaith/multifaith and other events including the sending out invitations and co-ordinating response

o Ensure that thank you letters for donations, yahrzeits and other acknowledgements are prepared and signed by the Senior Rabbi

o Complete the weekly yahrzeit list

o Complete administration support for the Bereavement Support

o Any other duties which may be reasonably requested by the Senior Rabbi and Executive Director.

o Funeral Coordinator

o To co-ordinate the administration of funerals (burials and cremations) for members and non-members.

o To liaise with the family/estate, rabbis, funeral directors, cemetery/crematorium or others as necessary in making the arrangements.

o To provide details of cost to the person organising the funeral.

o To prepare funeral and related invoices in consultation with the Financial Controller.

o To organise consecrations and arrange interments of ashes and ordering of memorial plaques.

o To administer the burial of non-members, including preparing invoices and dealing with payments for the burials.

o To administer the allocation of graves, reservations and columbarium

o To prepare condolence letters for Rabbis.

o To send out electronic Bereavement Notifications

o To respond to requests from the public for plot locations and information on the cemetery.

o To provide annual statistical information on burials and cremations for Liberal Judaism and the Board of Deputies.

o To ensure and promote the maintenance of graves as requested by families

o Send out the biennial Memorial Service for the Loss of a Child and the Loss of the Prospect of a Child.

Membership Coordinator:

o Administer and coordinate the membership process from receipt of a new application including liaising with the applicant, the Financial Controller and the Rabbis

o Maintain the appropriate Council reports for new members and resignations 

o Send welcome letters and packs to new members

o Send resignation letters to members

o Ensure the CRM (ShulCloud) system is up to date (training will be provided) with members’ details, and their journey through the membership process including adding new members, resigning members, changing their status in respect of age membership changes and so on.

o Produce ShulCloud (CRM) reports

o Ensure ShulCloud (CRM) is maintained and up to date

o Work closely with staff to support contact with members in respect of volunteering, marketing, High Holy Day ticketing, the creation of mail merges and the AGM

o Be a ‘superuser’ of the ShulCloud, working closely with the ShulCloud consultant, understanding and learning what the system can do and supporting others to use it.

o Work alongside other areas that involve links to membership i.e. education

o Any other relevant tasks as requested

Personal Specifications:

Prior administrative or personal assistant experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Proficiency with office software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Experience of using ShulCloud CRM system would be beneficial but not essential (training will be provided)

Comfortable working in a Progressive Jewish religious environment; familiarity with Jewish customs and terminology

Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends during holidays or events

An understanding of how a CRM system can be used to provide data and information and enhance membership experience

In addition:

Friendly, professional demeanour

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Sensitivity to the pastoral and spiritual aspects of the Rabbi’s role

Sensitivity, resilience in dealing with bereavements, willing to undergo training.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

You will be part of a small team that works collaboratively towards making a huge impact on the lives of the children and families we work with. We look for people who want to be part of a service that is innovative, creative and constantly striving to do better.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Adoption Service Coordinator and Panel Administrator to support the effective delivery of adoption services. This pivotal role ensures smooth coordination of assessments, panel meetings, and administrative tasks across the Permanency Service. You will act as a key point of contact between professionals, adoptive families, and external agencies, ensuring efficient communication and compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work in a sensitive and dynamic environment

You will be involved in the development of the service and your views, and insights are encouraged.

· Coordinate diaries and communication across the Permanency Service team.

· Manage and log adoption enquiries; maintain records in Beacon CRM and CHARMS.

· Support adoption assessments, events, and i-adopt marketing updates.

· Organise Adoption Panel meetings, including scheduling and report preparation.

· Take and finalise panel meeting minutes; ensure timely decisions and notifications.

· Maintain panel member records, training logs, and meeting attendance.

· Update web content, brochures, and social media with adoption recruitment materials.

· Collect and share feedback for service improvement and performance reporting.

You will have regular informal guidance and formal supervision on a monthly basis. You will be part of the wider service of Family Futures and attend monthly Team Days to learn, share and develop the service and your practice.

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Motivated to work with families and derive satisfaction from seeing the development of adopters
• Not fazed by complex needs, challenges, and adversity
• Embraces a parent-positive and child friendly approach
• Able to work in a small team and be a team player
• Wants to develop their knowledge base and interest in multi-disciplinary working through a therapeutic lens.
• Thrives in a collaborative and integrated team environment.

What we offer

Benefits of joining Family Futures

· High-quality supervision and professional development training.

· We run regular Learning Forums to support and learn from each other

· An empowering and encouraging environment

· A nurturing environment for staff to work, including a weekly self-care session.

We believe that embracing different perspectives enriches our agency's culture and strengthens our ability to serve the children and families we work with. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of lived experience and are actively recruiting people from the global majority. By ‘global majority’, we mean Black African, Black Caribbean, Asian and dual heritage communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Family Futures is a menopause friendly employer.

About the role

We have just finalised an exciting new three year strategy to drive impact at scale for victim-survivors. We are now looking for an exceptional candidate to lead some of our financial services relationships and consultancy work and support SEA in its mission to raise awareness of economic abuse and transform responses to it within the financial services sector.

Working closely with colleagues across SEA, you will foster and maintain relationships across the financial services sector, seeking opportunities to generate income for the charity and supporting our Financial Services Specialists to deliver an outstanding service.

Together we can transform frontline financial services and save lives.

About you

At SEA we put the lived experience of victim-survivors at the heart of all that we do, including our work with financial services firms. You will be a subject matter expert on customer vulnerability and financial services firms’ regulatory requirements, as well as having a thorough understanding of industry rules and good practice. You will combine this with experience of working with victim-survivors and bring expertise on economic abuse to ensure this is embedded within financial services’ firms’ responses.

About SEA

We are the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and  transforming responses to it. We work to save lives and stop economic abuse forever.

Our vision is a world in which all women and girls achieve economic equality and can live their lives free of abuse and exploitation. Not only surviving but thriving.

Our mission is to raise awareness of economic abuse and transform responses to it.

To achieve this, we must ensure that the policies and practices of financial services firms, domestic abuse support services, public services and government reflect the needs of all victim-survivors of economic abuse.

We are  committed to centring victim-survivors in all that we do and broadening our understanding of the needs of survivors, particularly those who are marginalised within society. We work alongside the Experts by Experience - a group of victim-survivors whose voices and experiences shape our work.

Our primary focus is on influencing the women’s, public and financial services sectors, to create a model for improved support for victim-survivors of economic abuse, calling on government to facilitate these changes and work with them to improve their systems and practice.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus Statutory Bank Holidays
• Home working (UK based)
• Flexible working 
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution 
• 5 Wellbeing Days
• Reflective practice
• Health Cash Plan, including Employee Assistance Programme 
• Enhanced sick pay, family leave and carer’s leave 
• The chance to be part of our highly professional, supportive team

To apply

Please apply via our website

Applications open from 8 July and close at 11.59pm on 21 July 2025. Interviews will take place virtually, week beginning 4 August.

Direct applications only – no agencies please.

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particularly encourage applications from Black and minoritised applicants and disabled applicants who are under-represented at SEA.

SEA is a Disability Confident Committed, and Kinship Friendly Employer.

About the Role

This is a new senior leadership role at IRMO, created to strengthen the coordination and development of our growing programmes and services. As our work has expanded, so has its complexity. This role has been designed to improve cross-team planning, bring greater consistency to our delivery, and embed a stronger focus on learning and impact across everything we do.

As Head of Programmes and Impact, you will be at the heart of a community-led, Latin American-led organisation committed to advancing migrant rights and social justice. You will play a key role in supporting that mission by helping ensure our work is effective, well-resourced and aligned with the needs of the communities we serve.

In this role, you will provide day-to-day support to Programme Managers, connect work across teams, and lead our new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) function. You will also deputise for the CEO and contribute to strategic planning, quality assurance and risk management across the organisation.

As part of IRMO’s Senior Management Team, you will help shape and deliver our organisational strategy. You will also play a central role in our participation in the London Communities Human Rights Programme – a four-year project supporting us to embed a human rights-based approach in all areas of our work, in collaboration with the British Institute of Human Rights.

This is a key leadership role that will help strengthen how we work, learn and deliver together. We’re looking for someone collaborative, values-led and highly organised – with experience in leading teams, coordinating programmes and building strong internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination across programmes to ensure joined-up, consistent delivery and efficient use of IRMO’s resources

• Work closely with the CEO on programme resourcing and development

• Oversee quality assurance, compliance and risk management processes

• Contribute to organisational strategy and planning

• Promote collaboration and shared learning between teams

• Oversee the development and implementation of MEL systems, working with the MEL Officer and Programme Managers

• Ensure data is collected, analysed and used to understand and improve IRMO’s impact

• Lead on internal reporting and contribute to external reporting to funders and partners

• Champion a culture of learning and reflection across the organisation

• Work closely with the Advocacy, Research and Campaigns Manager to align programme delivery with IRMO’s influencing work

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure smooth delivery across systems, staffing and compliance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, funders and other external stakeholders

• Represent IRMO externally as needed, including at sector networks and partnership forums

• Support the development of funding applications

• Line manage Programme Managers, the Partnerships Coordinator and the MEL Officer

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Deputise for the CEO when required

Person Specification

Essential

• At least one year’s experience in a senior management or leadership role

• At least three years’ experience managing programmes or projects in relevant areas

• Experience developing and delivering programme or organisational strategies

• Experience overseeing service delivery in areas such as advice, education, youth or community work

• Experience managing and supporting staff

• Experience leading or supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), with a strong understanding of how MEL supports learning and improvement

• Good understanding of UK employment law, HR best practice, health and safety, data protection and safeguarding

• Good understanding of finance and budget management in a small-to-medium charity

• Awareness of charity governance and the wider UK charity sector

• Ability to collect, interpret and use data to support learning and improve impact

• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills

• Excellent time management – able to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish, or English and Portuguese

• Strong IT skills, including confident use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and relevant databases

• Strategic thinker with a clear understanding of how to contribute to organisational development

• Open, supportive and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to stay calm and solutions-focused under pressure

• Strong understanding of issues facing migrants in the UK, particularly the Latin American community

• Commitment to anti-oppression, anti-racism and applying these principles in leadership and delivery

• Clear commitment to IRMO’s vision, mission, values and community-led ethos

Desirable

• Experience working in the charity sector, particularly with migrants or marginalised communities

• Experience managing change or supporting organisational growth

• Familiarity with IRMO’s programme areas and services

We aim at all times to recruit the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as members of minority groups, and from Latin Americans and people with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to reflect the community we serve. 

We understand that some candidates may use generative AI tools to support their application. This is fine – but please note that we will review applications for signs of AI-generated content. Applications that appear heavily AI-written, especially where responses feel generic or lack personal insight, may be marked down.

This role involves producing high-quality written materials that reflect IRMO’s voice and values, so we’re looking for someone who can write clearly and authentically in their own words.

Fundraising Manager
 

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager – Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Fundraising to join a pioneering organisation.

You will be working for a charity that transforms the lives of care-experienced young people, helping them gain the skills, confidence, and inspiration to achieve sustainable employment. If you're passionate about strategic fundraising and creating life-changing opportunities, this role is for you.

Position: Fundraising Manager – Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Fundraising
Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Hybrid role with occasional evening or weekend work.
Start Date: Immediate Start
Benefits: 24 days annual leave plus 3 days over Christmas. 3% pension contribution after 3 months of service. Employee assistance programme.

Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2025

About the Role:

As Fundraising Manager, you will support the Director of Fundraising in implementing our charity's strategy across trusts & foundations and corporate fundraising. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering fundraising plans, managing donor relationships, and leading income generation from both new and existing funders. This includes building funding propositions for corporate donors, securing grants, and stewarding relationships to maximise long-term support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and apply for funding from trusts, foundations, and corporates.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with funders and major donors.
• Manage the full grant and partnership lifecycle—from research to reporting.
• Collaborate with the Head of Partnerships to secure income from strategic corporate partners.
• Develop compelling, impact-driven funding proposals tailored to donor motivations.
• Organise donor events and cultivation activities.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and effective donor acknowledgement systems.
• Maintain up-to-date records and reporting systems for pipeline management.
• Stay abreast of fundraising trends, especially in youth, employability, and CSR sectors.

About You:

You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.

You'll have a passion for transforming young lives and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You bring a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on fundraising execution, with the confidence to engage major donors and corporates.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:

• At least 3 years' experience in fundraising, with success in securing significant grants.
• At least 2 years' experience in corporate fundraising or CSR partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent proposal-writing skills.
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Empathy for care-experienced young people and a commitment to the charity’s mission.
• Understanding of donor/partner motivations and corporate philanthropy.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM desirable.
• Event management and knowledge of local funders and corporate CSR programmes is a plus.

If you have the passion and skills to drive income that directly supports care-experienced young people into meaningful careers, apply today and make a lasting difference.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, motivation and experience meet the requirements of the role.

You may have experience in roles such as: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Development Manager, Income Generation Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Grants Officer, or Corporate Giving Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-three centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

We are looking for someone to take up an important role in our safeguarding team as a Safeguarding Manager. This role will be crucial in supporting our delivery team to safeguard the young people we work with and help ensure that IntoUniversity provides a safe environment for all of our young people at all times.

The role at a glance

Contract:

This is a permanent role. Part-time, 4 days a week (0.8 FTE). We would be open to discussing the possibility of a full time role with the successful candidate - responsibilities would be adjusted proportionally in this case. 

Start date:

As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the candidate.

Working hours

30 hours across
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

We’re happy to discuss your preference for the non-working day but we would like the successful candidate to work on Fridays. You will also be able to work from home one day a week. (Some out-of-hours work will be required from time to time - for example, out of hours safeguarding phone cover for an enrichment event or residentials).

Location

Could be based in one of the following IntoUniversity centres:

Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Clacton, Coventry, Great Yarmouth, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Norwich, Nottingham, Southampton, Weston-Super-Mare (with occasional travel around the IntoUniversity network as required)

Salary

£35,500 per annum FTE (£28,400 pro rata). This will rise to £36,400 per annum FTE (£29,120 pro rata) from 1st September 2025.

London based candidates will also receive £2,600 London contribution (pro rata). The pro-rated amount is £2,080. This will rise to £2,700 (pro rata) from 1st September 2025. The pro-rated amount will be £2,160.

Annual leave 

Full-time staff entitlement, pro-rated for part-time staff: 33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days) 

In order to be eligible for the role, applicants must:

• Have achieved a grade C/ grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English/ achieved National 5s or Standard Grade at Credit level (grades 1-2) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Have previous experience of working with children or young people in a safeguarding capacity.
• Have a secure knowledge of key legislation and statutory guidance on safeguarding and promoting the  welfare of children.
• Have the right to work in the UK (please note that as a charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).

Job Purpose

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. You will work closely with the Head of Safeguarding, the Safeguarding team and the Senior Operations Team to provide a safe environment for all young people and families across our centres and programmes. With the support of the Head of Safeguarding and Operations, the Safeguarding Manager will contribute to the development of safeguarding policies, training, procedures and guidance to promote the welfare and protection of children and young people. Alongside the safeguarding team, you will manage the
coordination of referrals, arranging action and ensuring accurate monitoring and recording of all safeguarding cases.

Are you someone who thrives on making a genuine difference to people’s lives? Do you have experience working in health, social care or the voluntary sector and want to play a vital role in improving how older people access the support they need? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Navigator to join our expanding team in partnership with Oxleas NHS Trust. Based at Memorial Hospital in Woolwich, you will be embedded within a multi-disciplinary team working on the Proactive and Frailty pathways. Your focus will be on supporting older people with complex needs, helping them navigate health and social care systems, and connecting them to relevant services across the community.

This is a key role that sits at the heart of person-centred care. You will attend multi-disciplinary team meetings, work alongside professionals including GPs, case managers and mental health staff, and spend time speaking directly with patients and their families. Your role will be to truly listen, identify what matters most to the individual, and help them take practical steps towards better health, independence and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and contributing to holistic care planning

• Working with patients to understand their needs, provide emotional support and signpost to local services

• Liaising with a wide range of professionals across the NHS, social care and voluntary sectors

• Inputting information into systems including RIO and Framework I, with training provided

• Keeping accurate records and contributing to service evaluation and improvement

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in health, social care or voluntary sector settings

• Empathetic and a confident communicator

• Able to build strong relationships with a range of professionals and clients

• Organised, reliable and motivated by positive outcomes for others

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Passionate about supporting older people to live well and with dignity

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity with a strong values-led culture. You will be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity and kindness. As a Care Navigator, your work will have a direct impact on people’s lives at a time when they are most vulnerable.

For the full person spec and job description please download the job pack.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Job Title:  Internal Auditor 

 Location:  London or Nairobi (with a right to work)

 Reporting to:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) functional line to the Director of Finance and Operations

Grade and salary  Grade F (in line with national salary scale)  UK - £43,800 per annum , Kenya - Ksh 5,010,684 per annum

Type of position: National (as above)

 Contract terms and hours: Open ended (depending on funding). Full time, 37.5 hours per week  

Background:

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in nine countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Saferworld is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.

Saferworld’s staff are at the heart of our work and their skills and expertise ensure we continue to function a leading conflict prevention and peacebuilding organisation. As we evolve and grow, we want to ensure our programmes, research and capacity interventions retain their quality, stay rooted in the voices of people living in conflict, and ensure our staff are motivated and challenged in their work.

The success of our organisation’s mission depends on people. Capitalising on what is unique about individuals and drawing on their different perspectives and experiences will add value to the way we work. Saferworld is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity for all and seeks to promote a positive approach to equality and diversity and within the scope of the relevant legislation, to having a workforce and working environment that is free of discrimination, prejudice, stereotyping, harassment, victimisation and undignified behaviour. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

The Internal Auditor role will undertake internal audit assignments, develop country-specific internal audit processes or thematic internal audits and work with our London and global teams to support external audit processes in countries of operation, oversee the global audit register, and with teams across the organisation advance effective financial management performance across the organisation

Job purpose:

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, the post holder will undertake internal audit assignments and compliance reviews aimed at improving Saferworld’s internal systems and processes. The post-holder will also support the development of financial controls and build the capacity of finance and operational teams to implement them effectively.

The role requires a high level of initiative; proven skills and experience in project management; experience working collaboratively with others to achieve our vision; and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The post-holder will have a successful track record in designing and leading internal audit processes and strengthening control systems, preferable at a complex organisation with multiple country offices/business units.  Additional experience working with offices/partners in/on conflict affected contexts is highly desirable.

Roles and responsibilities: 

Plan and carry out internal audits

• Draw up a yearly Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and an assessment of audit needs and agree it with the CEO in consultation with the Director of Finance and Operations and Director of Policy and Programmes.
• Carry out internal audit assignments across departments, projects, and programmes to assess compliance with financial policies, donor agreements, and statutory regulations, including negotiating terms of reference with relevant system/area owners, preparing reports, presenting the findings to the Senior Leadership, and following up on recommendations.
• Review financial transactions and accounting records, including data from SUN, to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Support necessary pre-audit preparation work related to external audits (both statutory and project audit) and assist the teams in ensuring smooth audit. 
• Maintain the organisation’s register of grant and project audits, ensuring that audit findings recommendations are clearly documented and shared.
• Monitor the implementation of these recommendations and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely and effective solution.
• Carry out special investigations, as required by the Saferworld CEO or Senior Operational Team (SOT). 

Strengthening organisational systems and risk controls

• Produce an annual review of the overall effectiveness of Saferworld’s systems of internal control and make recommendations and arrangements for identification and management of risks and produce an annual plan to address these areas.
• Report quarterly to the Senior Operational Team (SOT) on the annual review and plan.
• Attend the governance/Board of Trustees Finance and Audit Committee four times a year and produce a report for the meetings, including feeding back on learnings from internal audits carried out.
• The post-holder must maintain independence and objectivity in carrying out audits and investigations. They have direct access to the Board/Audit Committee when necessary.
• Produce quarterly report for the Board meetings.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement across the organisation.

 Key working relationships

• Director of Finance and Operations
• Director of Programmes & Policy
• Head of People
• Regional Directors
• Head of Governance and Operations
• Finance Business Partners
• Country Directors/Managers
• Country Finance Managers
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Scope and accountability

Decision making and limits of authority

• Methods of investigation within assigned internal audits, reviews, findings and recommendations to CEO & Director of Finance and Operations
• Key that the Internal Auditor is seen to be able to provide independent advice, guidance and analysis. 

Financial resources

• Financial responsibilities primarily about auditing financial management practices and processes

Other resources

• Audit investigations data and reports, internal audit plan, guidance and tools for supporting effective risk assessment and risk management – works globally
• Contribute to the implementation and effective use of financial systems (works globally)

People management

• Capacity building country finance managers in relation to financial systems and processes.
• Capacity building staff and partners in relation to risk assessment and management

Legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility

•  Key internal role in ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures (internal) and financial regulations (external), and in identification on risks/noncompliance issues for addressing 

Person specification 

Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of internal audit principles and methods and risk identification and management
• Auditing or accounting professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA or Certified Internal Auditor with active membership status) and sound knowledge of accounting procedures, principles and systems
• Good understanding of and experience using SUN system will be an advantage

Experience

• Extensive experience in the internal audit function in a large/medium-sized NGO or similar complex organisation 
• Experience of undertaking a variety of audit related, research/ evaluation and project management work
• Familiarity with donor-funded project audits (FCDO, EU) and related compliance requirements
• Experience in working with programme teams (particularly in different country settings), sharing learning from audits, and supporting implementation of recommendations
• Experience in training or mentoring staff on compliance, internal controls, and financial procedures.

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Skills to build effective, trusting relationships at all levels of the organisation, and ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders regarding the importance of effective controls
•  Excellent project management skills with experience in planning, organising and delivering audit assignments Excellent facilitation, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write reports and present complex/sensitive information in an understandable way to a range of audiences
• Solution-oriented, pro-active, flexible, a team-player, and responsive
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
• Good IT skills, including in MS word and excel 

Other

• A willingness to promote the work of Saferworld and work collaboratively with others
•  Ability to work in a non-partisan manner, sensitive to differences of ethnicity, religion and gender
•  A commitment to learn and be open to new ideas and approaches
•  Demonstrated commitment to principles of transparency, accountability, and honesty
•  Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
•  Knowledge of applicable laws, donor regulations and statutory reporting requirements in countries where Saferworld operates

Other requirements

Travel will be required for purposes of capacity building, internal audits and investigations, within country offices

Application process 

To apply:  Apply through our vacancy portal on our Saferworld Jobs website

Upload your CV and a covering letter addressing the person specification and why you feel your experience matches the requirements of the role.

Closing date for applications:  23rd July 2025

Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with a bold and impactful anti-poverty charity to support with the appointment of an Interim Director of Campaigns and Policy.

As Director of Campaigns and Policy, you will come into the organisation during a period of transition, providing strategic leadership and direction to the campaigns and policy team for the next 6 months. You will be responsible for the management and leadership of the team during this period, whilst overseeing the effective delivery of the organisations campaign’s function, ensuring maximum engagement and enthusiastic representation of the charity.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant campaigns experience, covering the design, development, and implementation of innovative campaigns, both digitally and offline. You will be an experienced and enthusiastic team leader with substantial management experience who embodies the essence of collaboration. You will also be an excellent communicator with the ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels. Most importantly, you will bring energy and zeal to contribute to the organisation's mission to smash global poverty.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact Matt Till at Prospectus.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or 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.

For the best candidate experience, we recommend applying for the position as soon as possible.

Join Samaritans as a Volunteer Experience Advisor
Are you passionate about creating meaningful volunteer experiences? Do you have experience of volunteer management and are available to start soon?

Samaritans is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Experience Advisor with experience managing volunteers to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of volunteering across our network.

About the Role

Our Volunteer Experience Team support over 20,000 volunteers and no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for supporting our network of volunteer leaders in recruiting, engaging and managing volunteers, as well as involved in a variety of creative new projects helping us to provide a positive and rewarding experience for anyone that gives their time to Samaritans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Alongside a team of Volunteer Experience Advisors, act as the first point of contact for branch, region and nation queries to the team
• Lead the in provision of expert advice and support to branches and regions in response to matters relating to the recruitment, engagement, management, and support of volunteers.
• Oversee Samaritans complaints, concerns and mediation processes, ensuring a supportive, robust and fair system for managing issues across the volunteer network, including timely resolution.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent knowledge and experience of volunteering management and good practice.
• Experience of providing advice, training or support on volunteering matters.
• Experience and understanding of organisational risk and safeguarding relating to the involvement of volunteers.
• Knowledge of principles of natural justice and complaints management good practice.
• Ability to digest complex information, producing analysis and meaningful conclusions.
• Project support experience.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in prioritising workloads and working to deadlines with speed and accuracy.

Why Join Us? 

At Samaritans, we believe fewer lives should be lost to suicide. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values innovation, resilience, and collaboration. Enjoy a hybrid working environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference. 

Working at Samaritans: 

​​For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please visit our careers page.   

​Being Inclusive:   

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.   

​Application:  

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a one-page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and why you think you would be a great fit for the role. Applications close at 9 am on Monday 28th July.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 50,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.

Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
 

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).

We are looking for a Project Active Assistant to support the delivery of Project Active; Students’ Union UCL’s programme designed to engage inactive students in sport and physical activity. Working with the Project Active Coordinator, you will deliver beginner-friendly, accessible and inclusive sport and physical activity events throughout the year including women’s-only provision, pay and play sessions and several mass participation events. You will be an enthusiastic ambassador for Project Active, supporting on the ground delivery and providing a friendly point of contact for students. This is a hands-on role where you will regularly be required to work on site and out at events throughout the year.