Community team manager jobs in Oxford, hertfordshire
This is an exciting chance to join us at a pivotal moment of growth. You will be a natural relationship-builder, engaging schools and multi-academy trusts across the country with programmes that spark real change in school kitchens and food education.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is an ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality.
We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
The purpose of this role is to support engagement with schools and multi-academy trusts by coordinating outreach, responding to enquiries, and helping to deliver our engagement activities. You will work closely with the Engagement Manager to implement engagement plans and ensure effective communication with schools and partners.
You will be supported by the Engagement Manager, Co-Director of Partnerships and Impact, and work closely with the Senior Programme Managers, Programme Managers and Communications team.
You will support the Engagement Manager to deliver our school engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with our organisational goals and funded programme commitments. You’ll be a key first point of contact for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, assessing their suitability and needs before referring them to the appropriate programme.
Working with the Engagement Manager, you’ll create marketing strategies to generate interest and participation in our programmes through direct mail, digital marketing campaigns, and in-person at conferences and events and meetings with prospective school partners.
You’ll help build the engagement pipeline, support onboarding to ensure a smooth handover for training participants and schools to our programme delivery teams.
This role will be primarily based in London, but will include supporting the engagement of schools in locations across the UK as we scale and develop new hubs. You will be joining a dynamic and growing charity who are passionate about delivering exceptional training, skill sharing, expertise and know-how to advance the quality of food preparation, food service and food education in schools.
You will ideally have an understanding of the education sector and have strong people skills with the ability to build relationships and manage effective partnerships with external organisations.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and are passionate about creating a welcoming working environment for everyone. We’re continually updating our DEI policy and have a neurodiversity champion. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
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Support the Engagement Manager in delivering school engagement plans and activities, ensuring they align with our organisational marketing strategy.
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Help build and maintain positive relationships with schools, academy trusts and partner organisations, with the support of the Engagement Manager.
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Maintain accurate data records and ensure our contacts database is up to date with relevant school, participant, partner and engagement information.
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Maintain and update the engagement pipeline, tracking enquiries, supporting follow-ups, and coordinating the handover to programme teams.
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Work with the Engagement Manager to build upon our current onboarding and customer journey for schools and training participants, developing and improving this for future schools and cohorts.
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Work closely with the Comms team to support marketing of training programmes to schools and school chefs.
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Support Engagement Manager with incoming enquiries, ensuring timely and effective responses.
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Support the delivery of engagement campaigns - helping with content and materials, logistics, scheduling, and coordinating with the Communications team.
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Represent Chefs in Schools at national and regional conferences, exhibitions, and networking events to promote our programmes and mission.
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Coordinate event logistics such as registrations, attendance tracking, and follow-up communications, supporting colleagues where needed.
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Provide administrative support within the wider Partnerships and Impact team.
Skills & experience:
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You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve child health through improving food and food education in schools.
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You’re an excellent writer and communicator with strong presentation and communication skills.
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You have experience of maintaining and building relationships with a wide range of audiences.
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You have experience of using CRM software.
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You have experience supporting outreach or engagement activity, ideally within education, food, charity or related fields.
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You have the ability to listen, understand and interpret customer requirements.
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You demonstrate self-motivation, flexibility and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing, growing organisation.
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A good understanding of the UK educational system is desirable.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard, but believe in a healthy work / life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to, and draw on, a variety of projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job.
The deadline for applications is Sun 11th Jan 23:59
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online 30-minute competency based interview to take place on Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 January 2026.
Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person second interview on Wednesday 28 January to be held at our office in Brixton, London. You will be asked to complete a task in advance and give a 10 minute presentation to the interview panel on the day. The interview overall will take a maximum of one hour.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Structure
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Reports to: Director of Learning and Impact
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Direct reports: Programme Leads, Programmes Coordinator
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Location: Haringey, with travel across London boroughs as required
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Hours: 40 hours per week (including 1 hour lunch break)
Benefits
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25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, your birthday off, and an extra day per year of service (up to 5 additional days)
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Death in Service cover (up to 4x annual salary / fixed amount for part-time roles)
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Enhanced sick pay
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Eye care benefits for those using display screens
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Up to £750 annual CPD budget to support your professional development
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A dedicated wellness package promoting staff health and wellbeing
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Team building and transformation days to strengthen collaboration and personal growth
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Professional mentoring and ongoing supervision
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A comprehensive induction and training programme to help you thrive from day one
About Sister System
Founded in 2018, Sister System is a charitable organisation and an Open College Network (OCN) approved centre dedicated to empowering girls and young women aged 13-24 affected by the care system.
Our approach is co-designed with care-affected young women to ensure that their lived experiences continue to drive meaningful change and shape our progression. Built on proven therapeutic models, our long-term mentoring, accredited qualifications, and leadership development programmes strengthen resilience, confidence, and essential life skills.
Our model seeks to break intergenerational cycles by equipping young women with the tools to thrive and lead change. Through a strong sense of community, peer networks, and trusted adult relationships, we create clear pathways into education, employment, and socio-economic stability, supporting a life free from abuse.
Throughout her journey with Sister System, each girl participates in weekly one-to-one and group sessions focused on self-education and personal growth. These sessions explore the social and emotional transition to womanhood while building a supportive network of “sisters” who continue to empower one another during key life transitions. Our programmes are accessible to girls and young women at any stage of educational attainment, enabling all Sis-Stars to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our Programmes
All our programmes have been co-curated with young women in care and are built upon proven therapeutic models of intervention. We deliver a set of inclusive, empowering, enabling, and exploratory programmes. These focus on self-education, investigating the social and emotional impact of the transition to womanhood and creating a network of sisters who can continue to support each other's growth throughout key transitional periods. Our programmes are delivered in such a way that sisters at any stage of educational attainment can access, learn, grow, and thrive.
Job Purpose
Sister System is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Programmes to lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of our mentoring, learning, and development programmes for care-affected girls and young women aged 13–24. The postholder will oversee the full programme cycle — from referral and assessment through to delivery, evaluation, and progression — ensuring all work is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and aligned with Sister System’s mission and OCN accreditation standards. Acting as the central link between the leadership team and delivery staff, the Head of Programmes will manage and develop a high-performing team, maintain quality assurance across all programme stages, and foster strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, and community organisations to drive measurable impact and long-term systemic change.
This role holds operational oversight of all programme delivery, team management, and quality assurance, ensuring that our work achieves its intended outcomes, aligns with our organisational strategy, and continues to grow in impact and reach.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Leadership and Delivery
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Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of all Sister System programmes, services, and activities in line with organisational aims and funder requirements.
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Oversee programme planning, scheduling, and annual mapping to ensure smooth delivery and strategic alignment across all three stages (Enable, Enhance, Empower).
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Work with the Safeguarding Lead to manage referral, assessment, and placement processes to ensure beneficiaries are appropriately matched to programmes and mentors, maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability throughout.
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Ensure all delivery follows Sister System's three-stage programme model, safeguarding standards, and quality expectations. Support programme delivery where needed, maintaining a visible leadership presence.
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Monitor the service user journey using Sister System's monitoring and evaluation tools and Salesforce CRM, working with the Head of Monitoring & Evaluation to track progress against work plans, indicators, and our evaluation framework.
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Conduct regular programme review meetings with team members and stakeholders to enhance information sharing, efficiency, and effectiveness of programme implementation.
Programme Quality and Impact
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Oversee programme quality assurance, including risk assessment of referrals, benchmarking, and monitoring of Development & Progress reports.
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Work with the Internal Quality Assurer to ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards.
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Maintain oversight of portfolios of work produced by learners and mentors towards their qualifications, in collaboration with the Learning & Development Lead and EET Progression Lead.
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Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of programme data to evidence impact and inform organisational learning.
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Play an active role in the impact evaluation cycle, managing and adapting programmes in line with outcomes and goals.
Operational and Team Leadership
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Lead and support the mentor team in effective caseload management, ensuring appropriate workload balance and delivery quality.
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Line manage key programme staff, providing guidance, support, and supervision in line with organisational policies. Support staff wellbeing and development, ensuring a positive working environment.
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Ensure timely completion of paperwork, reports, and monitoring requirements across all programmes.
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Lead regular team meetings, contributing to a reflective, learning-focused organisational culture.
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Support implementation of Sister System's performance management systems and processes.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, specifically safeguarding, Child Protection Policy, and Code of Conduct.
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Encourage a culture of learning, creativity, and innovation. Maintain good team communication and dynamics, taking remedial action when problems occur.
External Partner Management
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Commission and manage a pool of external facilitators and delivery partners to meet agreed programme outcomes.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners, funders, and external stakeholders to support programme delivery and growth.
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Represent Sister System externally, promoting our model of culturally responsive, trauma-informed mentoring.
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Ensure all staff, partners, and stakeholders have clear understanding of Sister System's mission, vision, values, and policies, reflected in programme implementation.
Strategic Development and Business Growth
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Contribute to the development of Sister System's programme strategy, aligning delivery with the 3-year plan and long-term system change goals.
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Contribute to Sister System's strategy development and revision by providing feedback on programme reach, impact, and strategic planning.
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Identify opportunities for programme innovation and growth, including developing new partnerships and supporting funding applications.
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Support senior leadership in reporting to funders and partners, contributing to organisational learning and sustainability planning.
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Represent Sister System at sector events and forums to promote our work and influence best practice in mentoring care-affected young women.
Safeguarding
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Sister System places the highest priority on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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The Head of Programmes will serve as a Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) with responsibility for safeguarding in the organisation, maintaining good knowledge of safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children) and related legislation (e.g., the Children Act 1989).
Person Specification
Essential – Knowledge & Experience
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Significant experience in programme management, delivery, and coordination within the charity/social impact sector
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Proven track record of managing multiple programmes or projects simultaneously, meeting targets and deadlines
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Experience of line management and team leadership, including supervision and performance management
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Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders, including funders, delivery partners, and referral agencies
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Experience in safeguarding and child protection, including handling disclosures and managing risk
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Knowledge of the challenges faced by care-experienced young women and the care system
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Knowledge of effective monitoring and evaluation approaches and impact measurement
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Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in service delivery
Desirable
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Experience working with vulnerable young people, particularly care-experienced individuals or young women
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Experience in mentoring programmes or youth development initiatives
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Experience working with trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
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Experience of co-production or 'by and for' programme design with service users
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Experience in qualifications-based programmes (e.g., accredited learning)
Skills & Abilities
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Excellent programme planning, coordination, and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
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Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and use it to inform decision-making
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
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Strong relationship-building skills with ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
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Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
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Problem-solving skills with ability to adapt plans and respond to challenges
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Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team, fostering a positive and reflective culture
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Strong administrative and IT skills, including proficiency with databases and monitoring systems
Personal Qualities
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Passionate commitment to Sister System's mission of supporting care-experienced young women
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Strong alignment with Sister System's values and approach, including 'by and for' and trauma-informed practice
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Empathetic and non-judgemental approach to working with vulnerable young people
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Resilient and able to manage emotional demands of the role while maintaining professional boundaries
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Flexible and adaptable approach to changing circumstances and organisational needs
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Commitment to continuous learning, reflection, and professional development
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High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
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Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
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You will demonstrate Sister System’s values: Tenacious, Solution-focused, Masterful, Collaborative and Evidence-based
Other Requirements
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Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role
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Right to work in the UK
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Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by programme delivery
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Sister System is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sister System is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we are committed to fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Recruitment Process
The post will be advertised from 16th December 2025; applications will close on 12th January 2026.
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First round of interviews will be 22nd January 2026,
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Second round interview will commence from the week of 26th January 2025
We work alongside girls and young women aged 13-24 affected by care, offering her an early intervention mentoring and educational programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Co-ordinator
£30,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London NW1 (with hybrid working)
Two year fixed term contract, with the intention to make permanent
The Faculty of Public Health is recruiting an Events Coordinator.
The Events Coordinator will play a key role in planning and delivering a wide range of Public Health related events, both in-person and online. This includes managing logistics such as venues, accommodation, catering, AV, and delegate communications, as well as coordinating webinars and virtual meetings.
Working closely with other staff, key stakeholders and local event hosts, this role ensures our events run smoothly while bringing the FPH Membership community together.
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is full of people who are passionate about improving people’s lives.
We’re a small charity with around 20 paid staff at any one time. Every so often new opportunities arise for people to join the staff team and help to make a difference, but we rely on the amazing support of our members to deliver much of our important work. The Faculty of Public Health operates a hybrid working scheme with staff working 1 day a week in the office at minimum.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter via the application link.
Closing date: 18 January 2026.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter via the application link
Job Role
Reports to: National Director
Budget responsibility: Yes
Line management: 3 direct reports (Community Outreach Coordinator,Empty Spaces to Homes Programme Manager, Head of Construction & Delivery). Manage the relationship with the Upcycling Programme consultant.
Post: Permanent
Location: Home-based with frequent travel and some overnight stays to internal and external events and project sites across England, Wales and Scotland. All staff meetings are held in our ReStore, Romford.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Job Purpose
To support Habitat GB’s vision of a decent home for everyone, the organisation has recently completed a strategic review, resulting in a new National Strategy and an organisational restructure, to ensure the organisation is able to deliver the Strategy impactfully, efficiently and effectively.
As a result, a new team has been formed, which will focus on developing and delivering high quality programmes in England, Wales and Scotland. The Director of Programme Delivery will be accountable for consolidating and supporting the new team to flourish. And for co-leading (with the Director of Retail) the development and performance of one out of two Strategic Goals, to: ‘Develop, pursue and share innovative solutions to increase access to decent, safe, affordable homes for communities across Great Britain’.
Key responsibilities include the design, delivery and performance of Habitat GB’s domestic programmes and to support the effectiveness of a joined-up UK housing advocacy strategy. The Director of Programme Delivery will also act as an external representation on behalf of Habitat GB, working with the National Director, Housing Advocacy Manager and others on influencing & engagement opportunities, including the development of thought leadership to increase Habitat GB’s influence on policy & decision makers, increasing credibility with partners, communities and other collaborators. The role will also work collaboratively across Habitat GB and the Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) network, including working with the Fundraising & Partnerships team to support high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Programme Delivery works to ensure the impact, sustainability, diligence and productivity of the organisation, including engaging in organisational transformation, within the framework of a values-led approach to people and culture approach.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Strategic development and programme delivery:
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Accountable for co-leadership (with the Director of Retail) of the strategic leadership, development and performance of Habitat GB’s Strategic Goal: ‘Develop, pursue and share innovative solutions to increase access to decent, safe, affordable homes for communities across Great Britain’.
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Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the high-quality design, delivery and performance monitoring of programmes under this strategic goal, including Habitat GB’s flagship Empty Spaces to Homes programme which aims to provide solutions to Great Britain’s critical affordable housing need through the conversion of empty commercial and retail properties into homes and through researching, advocating and collaborating in coalition with others to foster a wider uptake of the Empty Spaces to Homes approach.
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Working in collaboration with other teams, responsible for the delivery and performance of other GB-based programmes and the development of new strategic initiatives.
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Source and manage contractors/consultants to work on individual projects in line with our procurement and finance policies. Be responsible for effective contract management including quality assurance of their work and ensuring value for money. Proactively work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the organisation prioritises and delivers successfully across the 5 Strategic Enablers, including: taking proactive leadership to deliver high quality programmes and projects; increasing capacity and capability for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning; technical and thought leadership; increasing visibility and leadership of our mission in GB; ensuring we are a thriving organisation; and championing One Habitat approaches.
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Maintain awareness of the relevant trends to inform organisational and team strategic planning. Create and maintain a learning culture which identifies opportunities to innovate and adapt.
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Engage with HFHI and the wider sector to inspire, innovate and influence the development of Habitat GB partnerships and programmes.
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Ensure programmes are accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to provide the best possible support to target communities.
External representation and strategic partnerships development:
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Represent Habitat GB in Great Britain and, where required, internationally. Work closely with the National Director and others on influencing & engagement opportunities, including the development of thought leadership to increase Habitat GB’s influence on policy & decision makers, increasing credibility with partners, communities and other collaborators.
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Work collaboratively with the Fundraising & Partnerships team to support or lead high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
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Work closely with other teams to ensure the development of high-quality proposals, propositions and reports which leverage opportunities across institutional and non- institutional prospects and contribute to our credibility as a trusted and impactful organisation.
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Be proactive in responding to external challenges as well as opportunities to raise the profile and impact of Habitat GB.
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Ensure the organisation, its mission, strategic aims, services and products are consistently presented positively to relevant stakeholders. Act as an advocate for the organisation. Promote and enhance the charity’s position externally and develop and maintain good relations and effective networks with relevant stakeholders
Performance management, reporting and monitoring:
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Set quality standards and meaningful KPIs to encourage ownership and accountability with direct reports, team, and contractors and effectively monitor progress towards agreed targets.
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Work with the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the active management of the National Strategy through the co-development of a new Performance Framework for the organisation, ensuring it is robust, strategically aligned, and balances prioritisation and focus with innovation and adaptability. Represent relevant areas of performance in governance forums, including Board level.
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Work closely with the Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance to track performance, and contribute to high quality reporting, income forecasting and budget management.
Leadership and management:
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Lead a high performing and ambitious team, inspired to implement and grow the strategy and with a core focus on positive impact for Habitat GB’s community and strategic partners.
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Develop, lead and focus the Programme Delivery Team, its budget, activities and performance, to ensure the delivery against funding and impact targets.
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Manage, motivate and develop team members. Ensure regular 1-2-1s are held, set individual objectives, encourage a culture of giving and receiving feedback, where kindness and ambition support the progression of people and plans.
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Role model our values in line with Habitat GB’s inclusive approach to people and culture.
Organisational Leadership:
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Support the National Director in delivering Habitat GB’s strategy and vision, acting as a collaborative and supportive member of a shared leadership team.
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As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide oversight of organisational priorities, productivity, performance, risk and due diligence.
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Be an active leader across the organisation, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to organisational wide initiatives and opportunities.
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Co-create ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing organisational team.
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Deputise for the National Director when required and represent Habitat GB in external meetings and forums.
Person profile:
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Expert knowledge of programme and project design, delivery and monitoring. It would be helpful (but not essential) if this was in a thematic area related to Habitat GB’s vision and mission of ‘working in partnership to create housing solutions, and break down the barriers to decent, safe and affordable homes for all - in Great Britain and around the world’.
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Proven track record of developing and leading innovative programme or project delivery strategies, community-development or partnership strategies which deliver ambitious targets.
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Experience of working in a similar organisation, collaborating across teams and operating in a highly effective way across a diverse, networked structure.
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Significant and successful experience in senior management roles, encompassing strategic management and team leadership.
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Strong understanding and experience of complex organisational change projects, including the ability to support new teams to develop and thrive.
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Strong budget and financial management skills.
Skills and competencies:
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You have excellent interpersonal, influencing and networking skills and can communicate with impact across diverse audiences.
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You are a strategic, analytical and entrepreneurial thinker who is focussed on increasing impact in line with Habitat GB’s mission and a clear vision for how strategy translates into delivery
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You are resilient, able to lead positively in a role which carries significant responsibility and requires you to prioritise effectively across multiple areas of work, problem solve and demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
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You are a values-led leader, who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Strong leadership skills and commitment to the highest levels of integrity, honesty, openness and good governance with the capacity to inspire and motivate others
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You are an experienced manager, able to lead and inspire others, offering kind and constructive support to others enabling them to improve their impact and performance.
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You are confident and able to work across different and competing priorities
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Business planning acumen, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiation skills.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
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Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
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A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
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A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
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If this sounds like it could be a good match for you, please take a look at the Candidate Pack here.
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Start your Habitat journey here…
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with Henrietta Blackmore (please see website>vacancies for this email address) before submitting an application.
To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
Send by email referencing the job title in the subject line to our recruitment email > website>vacancies
The deadline for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026 (at 11:59 pm).
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of a dynamic and values-led arts charity to recruit an HR and Office Manager. Our client operates at the intersection of contemporary art, community and culture, transforming underused buildings into vibrant, artist-led environments, and is seeking a confident and people-centred professional to help support its growing team.
This is a permanent, full-time position of 32 hours per week, worked across four days, as this organisation operates a four-day working week as its full-time model. The role is mostly office-based and will involve working across several creative spaces in London, with some flexibility for home working where appropriate.
In this role, you will take ownership of day-to-day HR and office operations, ensuring that staff are well supported and that internal systems run smoothly and transparently. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, maintain accurate and confidential staff records, and act as a trusted point of contact for HR queries and employee relations matters. Alongside this, you will play a central role in strengthening organisational infrastructure, improving internal systems, managing calendars and shared information, coordinating meetings, and supporting internal communications. You will also work closely with senior leadership to ensure policies are embedded in practice, governance requirements are met, and the organisation continues to operate as a fair, ethical and people-focused employer.
We are looking for someone with solid experience in HR and Office Management, strong knowledge of UK employment practices, and commitment to fairness, accessibility and care in the workplace. You will have the confidence to handle sensitive employee matters with care and discretion. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a busy, collaborative environment. Just as important is cultural fit: this is a creative, artist-led organisation, and the successful candidate will be comfortable working in an informal, imaginative and values-driven setting. You will be someone who is naturally organised but also creative in your approach, empathetic, and genuinely motivated by supporting people and nurturing a positive workplace culture within the arts or not-for-profit sector.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by Monday, 12th of January at 08:59 AM. If you are shortlisted, we will share the job pack, arrange a briefing on the role, and ask you to deliver a tailored cover letter.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Fundraising Development Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in London office)
Closing date: 9th January
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and flexible working options
We have a great opportunity for a Fundraising Development Manager working for a world-class performing arts organisation that pushes boundaries and champions creativity. This organisation is dedicated to inspiring audiences and communities through bold, innovative work and inclusive engagement programmes.
This is an exciting role for someone who wants to play a pivotal part in strengthening donor relationships, driving income growth, and supporting ambitious fundraising goals. You’ll join a collaborative team that values creativity, inclusion, and impact, with opportunities to shape donor communications and lead on stewardship initiatives.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead donor communications and engagement across multiple channels, ensuring compelling messaging and tailored experiences for supporters. You will manage mid-level giving programmes, oversee cultivation and stewardship events, and coordinate the organisation-wide fundraising pipeline to support accurate forecasting and strategic growth. Acting as a key link between fundraising strategy and delivery, you will also support corporate partnerships, develop proposals, and foster cross-team collaboration to ensure consistency and impact across all development activities.
To be successful as the Fundraising Development Manager you will need:
- Experience working in fundraising, development or a related field.
- Strong written communication skills and experience delivering donor or stakeholder communications.
- Excellent organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2798EI.
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If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children’s charity in London in their search for a Deputy Play Manager.
Full-time | £34,000 per annum
The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4–11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive.
As Deputy Play Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You’ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards.
This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery — you’ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments.
About You
Essential skills and experience:
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working directly with children aged 4–11.
- Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities.
- Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience supervising others or managing volunteers.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families.
- Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene.
Play is at the heart of what they do — the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences.
If you’re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV to
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
As Neighbourhood - Senior Organiser at Pembroke House you will be someone who is highly skilled and experienced at bringing together diverse groups of people to take collective action on local issues.
You’ll have the ability to blend organising and community-building strategies, knowing that we can’t build power without building community and that community is often built through a common cause.
You’ll be excited to bring your organising and facilitation skills to our existing community programmes, including the Walworth Living Room - a new ‘third space’ for the community, as well as playing a crucial role in developing new partnerships and future areas of our work.
If this job is done well, residents will be growing their skills and capacity to collaborate, groups will be building momentum, and beginning to take action to effect change in the neighbourhood. Pembroke House’s role and approach to supporting neighbourhood change will be further clarified, codified and evidenced.
Person Specification
You’ll be an energetic person who thrives on making new connections and can inspire others to take action. As an experienced facilitator you will be confident facilitating groups and at ease with designing and adapting formal and informal training sessions appropriate to the context.
Your experience MUST include facilitating groups who don’t already hold a common and agreed set of values. So while academic or activist settings may form a significant part of your experience, it is essential to have worked in a mixed community or neighbourhood setting, where you regularly encountered and brought together a range of contrasting viewpoints, which included views substantially different to your own.
A knowledge of community organising methodology (see for example Act Build Change or Citizen’s UK) is useful, but there may also be other approaches or experiences that you could draw on for this role. You will be curious and keen to learn about the history of community organising and community development at Pembroke House, and keen to build on and contribute to the development of that work.
Pembroke House
Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, South-East London.
We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Concerned about growing poverty and inequality, the pioneers of the settlement movement sought a new approach: taking up residence to live, work and solve problems alongside local communities.
For 140 years, we’ve been working to bridge traditional divides and unite people – whatever their background or walk of life – in building a better Walworth.
Responsible to: Director of Partnerships
Location: Pembroke House, 80 Tatum Street, SE171QR, the Walworth Living Room, All Saints Hall, Surrey Square, SE172JU, and surrounding areas in Walworth.
As we are a neighbourhood based organisation we believe it is essential to our work that staff are present in one of our sites in Walworth as much as possible. This role is in person and not suitable for remote or hybrid working.
Job Information Event -Friday 12th December 2025 11.00 - 12.00. Signup required (see website)
Application Deadline: 9am Monday 5th January 2026
Short interview calls: Week of 5th January 2026: A brief online call to clarify your relevant experience.
In person interview: Tuesday 13th/Wed 14th January 2026: Full interview with two members of our team
Final round: Trial session at Walworth Living Room, Friday 16th January 2026
Hours of Work: Full time 35 hrs per week, with some evening and weekends (taken off as TOIL).
Salary: £38,353 - £40,381
Annual Holiday Leave: 28 days paid annual leave per annum (pro rata), plus the standard Bank and Public Holidays and three discretionary days between Christmas and New Year.
Located in the heart of Walworth, we strive to empower communities and individuals to create a neighbourhood where everyone can flourish.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager - Major Gifts
Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working - minimum 2-3 days on campus)
Salary: £45,025 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: midday Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews in person: TBC 28 or 29 Jan 2026
Help to shape the future of philanthropy and alumni engagement at Kingston University.
Kingston University is an incredible place to work. For over 125 years, we've been shaping student futures through academic excellence and forward-thinking teaching. Our recent TEF Gold rating reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding education and research. Through our ambitious Town House Strategy, we're embedding a progressive new model of education and driving innovation through partnerships with businesses, communities, and organisations.
The Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team plays a vital role in delivering these ambitions. With a global alumni community of over 270,000, we foster meaningful relationships that drive philanthropic support, unlock partnerships, and enhance the University's reputation and reach.
The Role
As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will be a senior member of the DARE team, responsible for generating philanthropic income to meet ambitious annual targets. Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of high-value donors (individuals, trusts & foundations, corporates), personally soliciting gifts of £10,000+.
- Support the pipeline of mid-level prospects and help develop ultra-high-net-worth individuals for transformative gifts.
- Deliver against KPIs and income targets, contributing to our goal of growing major giving from £450,000 annually to £1 million within three years.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and academic leaders, producing compelling proposals and leading donor engagement.
This is a dynamic, outward-facing role requiring excellent relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for the impact of fundraising in higher education.
About You
You will be an experienced and driven fundraiser with:
- A proven track record of securing and stewarding four-figure and above gifts.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, with confidence engaging high-profile individuals.
- Experience managing a varied portfolio and achieving ambitious KPIs.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work across a complex organisation.
Experience in higher education or the charity sector is desirable, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid working (minimum 2-3 days on campus).
- A supportive, ambitious team committed to innovation and impact.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to students and the University community.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Apply now and bring your expertise, passion, and authentic self to Kingston University.
Please share a copy of your profile or CV with Philippa at Charity People as the first step.
Benefits include:
* Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days (from entry at all levels), in addition to bank holidays
* Three 'meeting free' weeks each year to create space for reflection and time to plan for the period ahead
* Flexible working - we can consider and accommodate various work patterns
* Family-friendly policies that support the needs of our employees
* Exceptional professional development opportunities
Key Details
- Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working, 2-3 days/week on campus)
- Closing Date: midday on Friday 16 Jan
- Interview Date: in person provisionally 28 or 29 Jan
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
About King’s
The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.
Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.
We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.
About the role:
The Social Mobility and Widening Participation Senior Officer is a vital member of the department. The post-holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of sustained outreach initiatives. They will also be involved in a range of other challenging projects run across the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Department.
The postholder will primarily work with pre-16 pupils and this will involve working collaboratively with and building strategic relationships with our partner schools and teachers.
The post holder will work closely with the wider team, student ambassadors and key partner staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a career with social impact, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in working with young people. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.
We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and we are hiring for two fixed term positions. One contract will end in August 2026 and the other in September 2026.
About you:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in schools, charities or the university sector. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training
2. Experience working or volunteering with children or young people
3. Experience of undertaking and completing projects which require high levels of administrative and organisational skill
4. Ability to communicate complicated and specialist information orally and in writing to team members and programme participants
5. Ability to work with others in a team to deliver project aims and overcome challenges
6. Ability to use initiative and creativity to resolve problems, define clear outcomes for improvement and set out how progress and success will be measured
7. Ability to coach or train others on how to undertake specific tasks and give clear direction on desired outcomes
8. Ability to gather and manipulate data so that it can be interpreted by yourself and others
9. Ability to decide own pattern of work and manage own workload and resources over a long period
Desirable criteria
· Educated to degree or foundation degree level
· Understanding of the widening participation agenda and/or the role of higher education in social mobility
· Experience overseeing budgets and undertaking financial administration
Full details of the role and the skills and experience required can be found in the job description which is provided at the bottom of the page.
Further information:
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
Closing date: 11 January 2026.
St. Bride Foundation is partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a Part-Time Finance Manager (21 or 28 hours a week) on a permanent basis. Established in 1891 with a clear social and cultural purpose, St Bride Foundation is one of London’s hidden gems.
We are looking for a highly competent Part-Time Finance Manager to join our team who displays a passion for St Bride Foundation. Responsible for producing financial and management accounts and reports. Also providing effective and efficient financial and administration support to the Board of Trustees, Foundation Manager and Heads of Departments.
The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:
- Manage the Annual Report process and prepare statutory accounts for St Bride Foundation Trust Ltd, St Bride Foundation and Bridewell Centre Limited.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reports, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
- Prepare month end journals and maintain robust supporting documentation.
- Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets.
- Manage the accounting system, including oversight of sales and purchase ledgers, cash book, bank reconciliations and debt collection.
- Lead the migration from Sage Line 50 to Xero, due for completion by March 2026.
- Manage payroll processing, RTI submissions and pension administration.
- Manage relationships with HMRC, prepare VAT returns and ensure VAT and Corporation Tax submissions are accurate and on time.
- Prepare the annual budget and work closely with budget holders to ensure forecasts are accurate and up to date.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, manage working capital and produce periodic income and expenditure forecasts.
- Liaise with investment managers, reconciling income and ensuring appropriate information is received for financial reporting.
- Prepare financial papers for the Board and Finance Committee, including financial analysis and commentary.
- Maintain and update the Risk Register, working with senior stakeholders to identify and manage financial risks.
About St. Bride Foundation:
Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building just off Fleet Street, the Foundation was originally created to serve the print and publishing trades. Today, it continues to thrive as a centre for print, design and the creative arts, welcoming new generations of designers, printmakers, typographers and researchers through its events, workshops and collections.
At its heart are our internationally renowned collections on printing, typography, graphic design and publishing. Alongside thousands of books and printing-related periodicals, the library holds one of the world’s most important collections of type specimens, as well as historic presses, punches, and matrices. Researchers, students and practitioners continue to draw inspiration from its unparalleled holdings.
The Bridewell Theatre, an intimate venue within the building, stages a lively year-round programme of drama, music, comedy and festivals, while the Bridewell Bar (once the laundry) provides a relaxed social space.
Through its blend of heritage, learning and performance, the St Bride Foundation remains a hub for London’s creative and cultural life—connecting past and present, tradition and innovation.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a background in, or strong passion for, the not-for-profit sector and a keen desire to give back to the local community in a fantastic organisation
- Be an experienced Accountant with an understanding of financial and management accounts
- Have great communication skills and have the ability to translate complex financial reports to non-financial stakeholders
- Ideally have experience with line management, however candidates eager to develop in this area will be considered
- Be willing to gain a knowledge of, or have experience of, fundraising and restricted funds
This opportunity is being offered on a hybrid basis with the expectation you can visit their Central London based office 50% of the time.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
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Actors’ Trust supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need, and our bold new Acting for Impact strategy seeks to increase the charity’s reach and impact within the performing arts community.
The Finance & Office Executive will play a key role in ensuring the financial health and effective administration of the charity. Working closely with the CEO and Head of Finance & Operations, the postholder will provide financial assistance, manage the office, and undertake the administrative functions required to support the smooth running of the charity.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems and people. You’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering the charity’s financial and operational strategy and enabling the Trustees to fulfil their legal and fiduciary obligations. You will ensure that our finance processes and office run smoothly, including diary management, and that key governance and HR processes and procedures comply with law and with our policies.
We are looking for an energetic and motivated self-starter keen to take on a new challenge within a fast growing organisation, to join us and support our team. You will have an appetite for detail and a focus on standards. Additionally, you will be a problem solver, team player, able to quickly adapt, (and to ask for help when you need it) and you’ll have the self-belief and capacity to develop trusted relationships with stakeholders at every level.
See the attached Job Description for more details.
How to Apply
- Please apply with an up-to-date CV including a daytime phone and email contact, and a brief covering letter telling us why you’re a good fit for this role.
- The closing date and time for applications is 9am, 9th January 2026.
- Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events Manager to join a leading national charity based in Central London.
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role within the Events & Community Fundraising team, focused on developing and delivering an engaging and ambitious challenge events portfolio to maximise income and supporter engagement in support of the organisation’s vital work.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Lead the planning, delivery, and growth of flagship challenge events, including a major endurance event and a multi-location walking series.
- Line manage an Events Executive and oversee the delivery of multiple bespoke fundraising events.
- Develop and implement multi-channel marketing campaigns to recruit participants and enhance supporter journeys.
- Manage six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring events are delivered efficiently and within financial targets.
- Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, sponsors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Provide strategic direction and identify opportunities to increase net income and event reach.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and senior leadership to report on performance and share insights.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, insurance, and legal regulations throughout the event cycle.
- Represent the charity at key events, engaging with participants and supporters to strengthen relationships and build loyalty.
- Support the development of new fundraising initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the events programme.
Ideal candidate profile:
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale fundraising events or campaigns.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging supporters and suppliers.
- Financially literate with experience managing significant budgets.
- Proficient in event management tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Creative, proactive, and solutions-focused with a collaborative approach to team working.
- Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas, including working outside core hours and weekends.
- Full UK driving licence required.
- Passionate about making a social impact and empathetic to the charity’s mission.
Location: Central London
Salary: £45,760
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Join Spectra in making a real difference. We’re seeking a passionate and proactive Outreach Coordinator for the Sex Worker Support Service (SWSS) to coordinate outreach activities, line manage a dedicated team of outreach staff, and strengthen partnerships that support sex workers across London. This role is central to delivering holistic health and wellbeing support, championing lived experience, and driving service innovation in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and deliver outreach activities within the Sex Worker Support Service (SWSS), ensuring services meet community needs and support ongoing development.
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Oversee health and wellbeing programs, enabling access to appropriate support and resources for service users.
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Manage and support the outreach team, including line management, recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
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Build and maintain partnerships with local providers and agencies to strengthen referral pathways, share information, and promote training opportunities.
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Ensure effective monitoring and reporting, including data collection, case audits, and contributing to high-quality evaluation and service improvement.
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Represent Spectra and liaise with stakeholders, centering lived experience in service design and delivery while safeguarding and promoting community engagement.
Skills and Qualities:
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Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to manage and support a diverse team, build strong stakeholder relationships, and lead projects with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
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Knowledge & Values: Strong understanding of safeguarding, diversity, and LGBTQ+ issues, with a non-judgemental attitude and commitment to equity and inclusion.
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Communication & Organisation: Excellent project management, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to analyse data, write reports, and engage communities effectively.
Location: This role will be hybrid with a requirement to be based at Spectra’s office in Vauxhall at least twice a month.
Please complete and return the application form from our website, including the personal statement and diversity monitoring form – we do not accept CVs or incomplete applications.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 8th January.
Interviews will be held from 15th to 22nd January 2026 at Spectra’s office in Vauxhall.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Access Interns Programme, a partnership between The Kartik Foundation and Variety, provides disabled young people with meaningful corporate internship opportunities to support their career aspirations. For many disabled young people, accessing work experience can be challenging due to societal barriers, lack of support, and limited opportunities. Access Interns is designed to break down these barriers, ensuring that participants gain valuable work experience, professional skills, and industry connections to help them succeed in their chosen careers.
The Access Interns Programme Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the ACCESS INTERNS programme, overseeing the internship placement process, employer engagement, and student support. This includes managing the selection process, coordinating placements, ensuring workplace accessibility, and tracking the programme’s impact.
The role also involves working closely with corporate employers to create inclusive work environments, supporting interns throughout their placements, and expanding engagement with schools, employers, and industry leaders to ensure disabled young people have equal access to high-quality career opportunities.
ABOUT VARIETY
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Management
· Managing the Access Interns Programme, ensuring it is delivered to a high standard and in line with Variety’s policies and procedures
· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set annual internship placement targets, manage the Access Interns budget and develop the Access Interns Programme.
· Overseeing the end-to-end process of the programme, from student recruitment and employer engagement to placement coordination and post-internship evaluation.
· Adhering to Variety’s Safeguarding policies and procedures and working with the Head of Programmes, by recognising that interns are vulnerable adults, and taking responsibility for their safety, welfare, and well-being throughout the programme.
· Identifying opportunities to expand and enhance the programme, ensuring it remains impactful, sustainable, and aligned with Variety’s strategic goals.
· Developing guidance materials, training sessions, and workshops to prepare students for internships and support their professional growth
· Working with the Programme’s team to input & manage programme data and reporting.
· Tracking and reporting on Programme Impact and analysing data to ensure continuous improvement.
Logistics and Coordination
· Coordinating interview schedule, employer meeting, and onboarding sessions to facilitate successful placements.
· Managing communication with interns, employers, schools, and other stakeholders, ensuring all parties are well-informed and supported.
· Organising online disability awareness training for corporate employers as part of the onboarding process, ensuring employers understand best practices for supporting disabled interns and creating accessible workplaces.
· Ensuring all necessary documentation, contracts and agreements are completed and maintained in line with Variety’s Policies and Compliance standards.
Budget and Income Generation
· Managing the Access Interns Programme budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control.
· Generating income from the programme, including securing corporate partnerships and funding opportunities to sustain and expand Access Interns.
· Working closely with the fundraising team to assist in converting Access Intern partners into Corporate Donors for Variety’s wider work.
· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set financial targets and explore additional funding streams.
· Monitoring expenditure, tracking income, and providing financial reports on programme performance.
Student Outreach & Support
· Manage the application and selection process, ensuring fair and transparent recruitment.
· Working closely with students to support their career development, including
- CV writing and cover letter workshops
- Interview preparation sessions
- Professional skills training (e.g. workplace etiquette, communication skills, and confidence-building)
- One-on-one mentoring and guidance
· Provide guidance and support to interns throughout their journey, from pre-placement preparation to post-internship follow-up.
· Responsible for marketing to schools and colleges to increase awareness and participation.
· Ensuring students understand their rights and workplace accommodations, advocating for inclusive and accessible internships.
· Visiting schools and colleges to promote the programme, engage with students, and increase participation from disabled young people.
Employer Outreach & Support
· Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate employers to ensure a positive and productive experience for employers participating in the programme.
· Acting as the primary point of contact for employers, providing guidance and support throughout the internship process.
· Working with employers to develop meaningful internship opportunities, ensuring placements align with both business needs and student development goals
· Addressing any challenges or concerns that arise during placements, acting as a mediator where necessary.
· Delivering pre-placement briefings for employers, setting expectations and promoting inclusive hiring practices
· Gathering feedback from employers to continuously refine and improve the programme.
Customer Service and Administration
· Working with Operations Team and external partners to devise and deploy scalable on-boarding and internship management systems.
· Providing excellent customer service to applicants and prospective applicants, giving advice and guidance over the phone, in person and via email.
· Collecting and collating impact and monitoring data.
· Providing administrative support for other Programmes depending on workload, capacity and department demand.
Other Duties and Partner Support
· Assisting with events, reporting, and stakeholder engagement related to Variety’s wider mission and partner organisations.
· Collaborating with internal and external teams to support strategic initiatives that align with the goals of the Access Interns Programme.
General Responsibilities
· Negotiate placements and work collaboratively with employers to ensure meaningful learning experiences for interns.
· Applying knowledge of disabilities, relevant laws (e.g. Equality Act 2010), and reasonable adjustments to ensure that both interns and employers receive the necessary support for a successful and inclusive internship experience
· Expand the programme’s employer network, targeting organisations in corporate sectors to enhance placement opportunities.
· To work cross functionally with other departments, regions and countries.
· To achieve the highest standards of safeguarding for the young people who complete a corporate internship by Variety by complying with all appropriate Policies and Procedures.
· Working within Variety’s Data Protection policies at all times.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
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Proven experience in managing programmes or projects, including planning, delivery, and evaluation.
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Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders (e.g., employers, schools, students).
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Knowledge of disability rights, accessibility requirements, and the Equality Act 2010.
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Understanding of safeguarding principles and experience working with vulnerable adults or young people
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
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Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
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Competence in collecting, analysing, and reporting data to measure impact and inform improvements.
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Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems.
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Delivering or coordinating training sessions for employers or staff.
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Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance.
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Familiarity with employability skills training, CV writing, and interview preparation.
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Experience organising workshops, meetings, or onboarding sessions.
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Ability to promote programmes to schools, colleges, and employers.
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Using impact data to drive continuous improvement.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Friday 9th January 2026 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 12th and 19 January 2026.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)
Hours: 9am to 5pm
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
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