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Location: London. Candidates can work remotely in the UK with occasional travel to the office.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Pro Rata (5 or 4 days per week)
At FILE, we use the power of law to address the climate crisis. We’re building a People & Culture function that reflects our values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion – and we’re looking for a People Partner to help us bring this vision to life.
The Role
The People Partner will work closely with managers and teams across the organisation, providing trusted HR advice and practical support throughout the employee lifecycle. You’ll balance operational delivery with strategic input, helping to embed policies, strengthen management capability, and drive engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnering (30%) – First point of contact for HR queries and truly partner with your area of the Foundation by building trusted relationships, coaching managers, and supporting policy implementation.
- People Strategy & Planning (15%) – Supporting and driving engagement initiatives, policy drafting, performance campaigns, and people data reporting.
- People Operations & Admin (30%) – Managing HR records, payroll liaison, benefits administration, and offboarding.
- Recruitment & Onboarding (15%) – Coordinating recruitment processes, onboarding, and inductions for new staff.
- Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (10%) – Helping embed JEDI principles into policies and practices, and acting as a role model for inclusive behaviours.
About you
We know that long lists of criteria can be discouraging and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they feel they meet all of the criteria. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences.
We’re looking for more than technical HR knowledge – we’re looking for someone who brings strong people skills and lives our values. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be:
- A trusted advisor and communicator – able to build confidence quickly with managers and colleagues.
- Emotionally intelligent and empathetic – creating psychological safety and supporting people with care.
- Inclusive and values-led – deeply attuned to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and committed to modelling these in practice.
- Collaborative and supportive – a true team player who builds connections across functions and cultures.
- Constructive and courageous – unafraid to challenge inequity and provide feedback in a safe, positive way.
- Organised and detail-focused – ensuring our processes are consistent, efficient, and reliable.
Of course, you’ll also bring a solid grounding in employment law, HR practices, and systems – but it’s your power skills that will make the real difference in helping FILE’s people thrive.
What You’ll Gain
- The chance to grow with a dynamic, values-led organisation at the forefront of global climate action.
- Meaningful, varied HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
- A collaborative, supportive working culture where people are empowered to thrive.
About FILE
The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) is a not-for-profit philanthropic organisation working to accelerate legal action on climate change.
Through grant-making and in-house legal expertise, we empower our partners to deliver strategic, innovative legal interventions and we support lawyers in their own countries to bring their own cases.
Legal action can unlock the systemic changes in finance, policy and social systems needed to protect all of us from climate change. The power of the law is both direct (changing policy and practice) and indirect (signalling the wider shifts taking place across these systems).
FILE is a ‘regrantor’ - this means we do not bring legal action in our own name. We receive grants from our philanthropic donors and make onwards grants to partners who align with FILE’s charitable aims and purposes. We do not seek to make any profit from our activities either in a relevant financial year or in the longer term.
Location
We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK and in the Netherlands. Please note that you will see this role advertised in multiple locations but that we are only hiring for one position based in either location, and that we are able to offer collaborative working spaces only in the Netherlands and the UK.
Please apply to the job post for your preferred location.
Working for FILE
FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission.
Our people are empowered to lead their work both individually and as part of a wider team in order to make impactful change. As a relatively young organisation with the ambitious mission to change global systems, our roles are ideally suited to those who are strategic, innovative and collaborative, and open to growing in line with the Foundation.
FILE is committed to challenging systemic injustice. Our ability to do so is strengthened by the diversity of our partners and staff. Our mission, work and impact is global, with staff and partners from across the world and a range of lived experiences. We are actively working to create a culture where colleagues feel welcomed, heard and supported to succeed and thrive.
How FILE supports its staff
FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offers a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, enhanced sick leave, flexibility working remotely and also abroad and a matching contribution to a pension scheme.
Applications
Please apply on our website and upload your CV. This role is open for applications immediately and we accept applications on a rolling basis but we will not accept any applications after 10 October 2025. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Representation and Culture
FILE recognises the under-representation of historically marginalised communities and individuals in climate, nature and philanthropy spaces. We are committed to developing an organisation that represents the world we are looking to protect and building a culture that supports such.
In doing so, FILE is committed to building policies and practices that ensure no current or prospective employee is discriminated based on disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Multi-Disciplinary Support Worker to join our homelessness and complex needs service in Westminster.
£29,340.47 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Edward Alsop court provides support and accommodation for up to 50 men over 50's with complex needs. These needs may be around health, mobility, alcohol use, or mental health. This customer group will be catered for, with breakfast and dinner which is provided on the premises. There are also 29 self catering bed spaces for men over 35 who have low support needs and require support in order to prepare for independent living.
The service also offers specialist support to homeless men across a range of areas including re-offending behaviour, mental health issues, and substance misuse.
EAC implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness, in particular those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.
You will provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Provision of care and support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
About You:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the Southeast. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position Title: Helpline Advisor
Reports To: Helpline Supervisor
Salary: £17,280
Hours: 22.5 hours/week
Contract: Part-time, initial 12-month contract (renewable)
Location: Office-based (London) – some evening/weekend work required
Role Purpose:
The Helpline Advisor will be the first point of contact for individuals reporting incidents of anti-Muslim hate. The role requires delivering empathetic, confidential, and high-quality support to callers, as well as accurately recording reports and ensuring all relevant procedures are followed.
Helpline Advisors will support service users via multiple channels—phone, email, SMS, online chat and web form, by listening actively, offering appropriate information, and making referrals to specialist services where required. They will work closely with the Helpline Supervisor and participate in debriefs and reflective practice after each shift or reported incident.
Advisors will also play an important role in ensuring accurate data capture, safeguarding procedures, and upholding the values of compassion, non-judgement, and confidentiality.
Role Responsibilities:
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Answer incoming calls from victims of hate crime with empathy and professionalism.
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Provide support to service users using a variety of methods, including telephone, email, SMS, online chat, online forms, and other written reports.
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Provide clear, appropriate advice, support, and information to service users, using a non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
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Keep accurate, detailed electronic records of each contact, including advice given, support offered, and agreed referrals.
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Understand when it is necessary to seek support from more experienced colleagues or external agencies and take appropriate action.
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Make referrals to other agencies when necessary, including child and adult protection concerns, on the advice of senior staff.
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Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with data protection and safeguarding policies.
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Engage sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be distressed, traumatised, or in crisis (trauma-informed approach)
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Participate in supervision, debriefs, team meetings, and reflective practice sessions.
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Participate in training and professional development to stay informed of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
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Contribute to service evaluation and team-wide improvements.
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Work as part of a small, supportive team.
Person Specification:
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Experience in helpline, support work, or similar client-facing roles.
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Understanding of hate crime and its impacts, particularly on Muslim communities.
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Excellent listening, communication, and note-taking skills.
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Ability to manage emotional content and maintain professional boundaries.
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Strong understanding and knowledge of anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia.
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Excellent understanding of British Muslim communities, their diversity, and everyday practices.
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Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote/hybrid setting.
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Experience working with marginalised communities or individuals affected by discrimination or trauma is an asset.
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Familiarity with call-handling software or CRMs (e.g., RingCentral, Zoho) is desirable but not necessary.
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Commitment to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds feel heard, respected, and supported. This includes working sensitively with people of all faiths and none, and with diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, queer Muslims, Muslims from minority sects, and other marginalised or intersectional communities.
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Enhanced DBS check required (to be obtained on your behalf if your application is successful).
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and amendment from time to time in line with organisational needs. As the helpline opening hours extend then there is potential for the working hours and timings to change or increase.
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled with a suitable candidate, with the aim of appointing someone by early September/ October. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to work in the UK and will be required to provide ID and verification if shortlisted.
We are creating a new Senior Women’s Caseworker role to deliver tailored health advocacy and support to women experiencing homelessness.
You will:
- Provide one-to-one advocacy for around 35 women annually across 11 London boroughs.
- Attend approximately 250 healthcare appointments each year with clients.
- Deliver 20 women-only health promotion sessions, reaching around 100 women.
- Co-create three new resources on women’s health with clients for wider distribution.
- Support the HHPA team to embed women-centred approaches into the broader service.
- Build and maintain partnerships with women’s services, NHS providers, and local authorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the magistracy — and through it, the health of the justice system.
We are seeking an inspiring leader to become the next Chief Executive of the Magistrates’ Association, the only independent voice of magistrates in England and Wales.
The MA is a Royal Charter charity with around 12,000 members. For more than a century we have championed magistrates, supported their development, and spoken truth to power on behalf of the magistracy and the wider justice system.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a small, committed team and a wide network of trustees and volunteers at a moment of real change. After years of decline, magistrate numbers are growing again and their role is expanding. Following a major programme of modernisation, the MA is stronger, more visible, and ready to build on this momentum.
As Chief Executive, you will:
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Provide strategic leadership, working closely with the Board of Trustees
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Be a visible and authoritative advocate with government, judiciary, Parliament and the media
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Oversee the delivery of services and support that matter to members
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Lead the growth of our membership, engaging new magistrates and re-connecting with those who have left
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Ensure strong financial and organisational management of the Association
We are looking for an experienced and credible leader with:
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A track record of strategic leadership and organisational development
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Strong financial and business acumen
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The ability to influence at the highest levels and act as a public spokesperson
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Experience of growing a membership body or comparable organisation
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A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your culture and people leadership expertise to support the dynamism and excellence of a fast-growing and highly respected youth charity.
We are seeking an exceptional culture and people leader who brings experience of supporting organisational growth and excellence.
One YMCA is now one of the largest YMCA’s in Europe and our focus is supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire to develop the skills and confidence to live their life to the full.
In the last five years, we have trebled our income to £40m, and more than doubled our staff numbers to 750. This is a new role that we have created to provide leadership to a strategically critical function and to develop our staff and culture so that we maximise our social impact across our 160 sites.
You will be responsible for developing a culture and people strategy in line with our organisational plan, elevating the culture and people function to be as proactive and value adding as possible, and ensuring a thriving, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic organisation and are attracted to the challenge of working with highly committed staff, serving people with complex needs and in a context of organisational growth, we would love to hear from you.
For more information please see the job pack attached. Closing date 23rd October.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
Use your housing expertise to support the growth and excellence of a fast-growing and highly respected youth charity.
We are seeking an exceptional housing leader who brings experience of supporting organisational growth and excellence in social housing.
One YMCA is now one of the largest YMCA’s in Europe and our focus is supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire to develop the skills and confidence to live their life to the full.
In the last five years, we have trebled our income to £40m, more than doubled our staff numbers to 750 and increased our social housing units from 350 to nearly 800.
This is a new role that we have created to provide leadership to our supported housing (including YP OFSTED regulated housing) services. As our lead professional for housing and member of the Extended Executive Leadership Team, this role will be responsible for developing a housing vision and strategy aligned to the wider organisational strategy. This will ensure quality across all our housing sites and the overall scope of service delivery aligns and exceeds the expectations of our internal and external stakeholders.
With planned growth to 1000 units in the next two years plus preparing to be a Large Registered Provider this role will ensure processes, structures, systems and resourcing meet regulatory requirements and are consistently and innovatively delivering best value, sustainability and positive impact.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic organisation and are attracted to the challenge of working with highly committed staff, serving people with complex needs and in a context of organisational growth, we would love to hear from you.
For more information please see the job pack attached. Closing date 13th October.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.
Our District Digital Enabler will take the lead in our social media communications but also work directly with our Churches and Circuits across London, providing them with a supportive guiding light by advising all things digital. You must have knowledge of social media and websites (that’s a given), but you’ll also need some skills in IT applications, the ability to write creatively and fluently, and be able to bring some slick confidence to the role. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team, and bounce those ideas.
Why work with us?
A brilliant central office in Westminster, ability to work remotely, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and, did we mention the great colleagues?
Take a look at the job description. If this is for you, complete an application form, or give us a shout with any questions about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programmes and Policy Assistant
Location: Kings Cross, London - Hybrid
Salary: £27,040 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Who are we?
Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. With over 142,000 members, we are leading the way in pioneering support for an inclusive and welcoming museum and gallery sector across the UK.
We work closely with a network of 900 museums and respond to their needs and aspirations. We're excited to see how they want to develop: to expand and diversify their collections and workforce, develop curatorial skills, make ambitious acquisitions, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for communities. With the support of over 140,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, patrons, and donors we can provide grants, encourage visiting and advocate for museums' essential role and value.
We have diversity, inclusion, and sustainability central to our thinking and the opportunity to be a force for good, galvanise support and help change things for the better inspires our team.
The role
As Programme and Policy Assistant, you'll support the Programme and Policy team with the delivery of Art Fund's grant-making programmes by providing administrative assistance and fostering good relationships with our network of museums and art professionals.
Your key responsibilities will include responding to and redirecting enquiries from museums and galleries, processing grant applications and invoices, maintaining department contacts in our Customer Relation Management (CRM) system and supporting with research to inform policy briefings, letters and external research commissions.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is motivated to apply their administrative skills and interest in art or museums, to support with grant making and advocacy for the museum and gallery sector.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59 on 8 October 2025
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 are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Please note that any suspected use of AI in relation to answering sift questions will be marked down.
No agencies please.
Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Finance Business Partner as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.
Parkinson's UK are pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter. They’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join their team of ‘relentless doers’.
About the role
As Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with budget holders, helping them understand and strategically manage their budgets. Your insight will help shape smarter decision-making and deliver lasting impact across the charity. Working in collaboration with wider team of finance business partners, you will help to create, shape and deliver high-quality financial analysis and insight to a range of stakeholders across the business.
What you’ll do:
- Provide high-level financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to senior leaders and department heads.
- Oversee strategic and financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling, and scenario planning
- Providing recommendations and challenges to ensure departments adhere to budgets and financial targets.
- Support the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts and annual accounts, ensuring that financial plans reflect the charity’s priorities and strategies.
- Deliver the FP&A training offer on budget management and financial literacy across the organisation.
- Identify opportunities for business process improvement efficiencies and more effective decision-making e.g. reporting enhancements
About You:
- CCAB qualified or equivalent
- Ability to act as finance business partner to a range of budget-holders
- Experience of advising on budgeting and forecasting processes
How to Apply
Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Madeleine Kind at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our busy team, specialising in welfare and employment policy. This role will see you working to influence the policy landscape, and develop evidence-based policy positions, on issues concerning finances and debt, welfare benefits, and employment, affecting the Armed Forces community.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Policy Manager, key responsibilities will include:
- Monitor the policy landscape and upcoming policy development across the welfare and employment portfolio, within central, local, and devolved government
- Track and analyse changes in needs, priorities, and concerns of the armed forces community
- Use qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and lived experience to develop robust, evidence-based policy positions and proposals
- Identify, establish, and maintain an impactful network of key policy stakeholders across the charity sector and government
- Represent RBL publicly through securing opportunities to present policy issues and products, including at relevant events, workshops, external committees and working groups
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.
Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Director of Policy, Strategy and Governance is a new leadership role at the forefront of shaping and communicating our strategic direction.
As a member of the executive team reporting to the CEO, the Director will work with school leaders, other key external partners and teams within Camden Learning to drive high standards and grow a school-led system striving for both excellence and equity.
The Director will be responsible for leading, developing and communicating Camden Learning’s strategic direction, including plans for future growth and success. This entails keeping abreast of current developments, not only identifying opportunities and trends but also developing and supporting innovative approaches while ensuring alignment with Camden Learning’s goals.
The Director will be responsible for overall governance effectiveness, as well as provide strategic leadership for school governor services, ensuring effective support for governors in their key strategic and statutory roles. This includes establishing high-quality development and training programmes, the provision of a clerking service and bespoke support for governing bodies, as needed.
We are looking for a leader who can take ownership of shaping this role from day one – a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator, and a champion of inclusive governance. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of education in Camden and beyond. Your leadership will help us tell our story, measure our impact, and ensure that our strategy remains both ambitious and grounded in the realities of our schools.
Key dates
- Applications close: 9am Mon 6 October
- First round interviews: Tue 21 and Wed 22 October (online)
- Final round interviews: Tue 28 October (in person at 5 Pancras Square, London)
- Start date: As soon as possible (January 2026), to be agreed with the successful candidate.
ImpactEd Consulting is acting as recruitment advisor to Camden Learning on this appointment.
Camden Learning is a schools-led partnership. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Camden Learning is looking for a new Independent Chair to lead its Board and support the Executive team.
Camden Learning is a company limited by guarantee, whose current members are the schools and colleges of Camden. The board comprises both independent non-executives and elected representatives of the member schools. The current Chair, Dame Christine Gilbert, is leaving after eight years following her appointment as Chair of Ofsted. Camden Learning is therefore looking to appoint a new Independent Chair to lead its Board and support the Executive team.
Our education strategy to 2030 – Building Back Stronger – is well underway with many initial successes but there is much more to do. At the heart of this is a clear commitment – not only to excellence, but to excellence alongside equity. That means ensuring that we meet and exceed the needs and expectations of all, especially our most vulnerable learners. This is an exciting time to join Camden Learning, to build on our early momentum and work together to transform educational outcomes for our community and beyond.
Key dates
• Applications close: Monday 20 October (5.30pm)
• Screening Calls: w/c Mon 27 October and 03 November (online)
• Final Panel Interview: Mon 10 November (in person at Camden Learning, Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG)
• Start date: November 2025 (or as soon as is possible), to be agreed with the successful candidate.
To apply, please:
1. Download and complete the application form, which includes shortlisting questions about your motivation and relevant experience.
2. Attach your current CV.
3. Submit both documents by email
ImpactEd Consulting is acting as recruitment advisor to Camden Learning on this appointment.
Camden Learning – Independent Chair – Appointment Brief
Camden Learning – Application Form – Independent Chair
Camden Learning is a schools-led partnership. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is a critical and exciting leadership role for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust which will take the Trust forward to the next phase of organisational growth, building on the superb achievements to date of our retiring CEO.
You’ll need passion and energy to work on some of the most profound challenges of our time. Nature needs its champions, and you’ll need to harness all of your skills, all of your personality, and your network to grow our influence, our impact, and our outcomes. You’ll excel at galvanising others to take action enabling us to achieve our aims and ensure bumblebees are thriving and valued by everyone.
This is an incredible opportunity to join a very special organisation with passionate and high-performing teams who are truly dedicated to our vital purpose.
Please refer to the CEO pack for further information.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. This means that whilst seeking employment or during such employment with the Trust, we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all persons regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status.
At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Hillingdon Cove Mental Health Crisis Alternative in Hillingdon.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Peer Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of clients requiring early intervention or preventative mental health support, delivering individual and group-based activities that promote recovery, wellbeing, and community engagement. You will clearly communicate the service's aims and pathways, enabling clients to co-produce their support plans and empowering them to engage with professionals across housing, health, employment, and social care. Working flexibly within a team, you will ensure service coverage, uphold safety and safeguarding procedures, and support the delivery of co-produced peer networks and community initiatives. You will also maintain accurate records, ensure timely referrals and assessments, and participate in supervision and development processes, all while contributing to a high-quality, person-centred service.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
A candidate will have lived experience of navigating mental health care pathways, such as emergency department visits, acute admissions, or engagement with community mental health services, and a strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals with a range of mental health conditions. They will demonstrate the ability to offer support with empathy, dignity, and respect, while rapidly building trust with service users, carers, professionals, and peer workers. Excellent verbal and listening skills are essential for engaging effectively during crises and in day-to-day interactions, both face-to-face and over the phone. The candidate will also have a good understanding of local mental health and wellbeing services, recovery tools, and safeguarding practices, with the ability to assess needs, risks, and aspirations and provide appropriate signposting. Strong prioritisation, time management, and the ability to work dynamically under pressure are key, alongside good literacy and numeracy skills, proficiency in IT including MS Word, Outlook, and internet use, and the ability to produce clear written correspondence. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, support the induction of new peer staff and volunteers, and demonstrate excellent communication and partnership-building skills to contribute positively to a person-centred, recovery-focused service.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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