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Chief Finance Officer

We are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will provide strategic financial leadership, playing a pivotal role in securing the long-term sustainability of this nationally significant Cathedral.

Position: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Chichester/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)

Salary: £60,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Pension contribution, pro rata of 34 days’ leave including bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, and flexible working opportunities

Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2026

Interviews: First interviews will take place in person in Chichester on Tuesday 10 February

The Role

This is a pivotal senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall financial health, sustainability and strategic direction of the Cathedral. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chapter and senior colleagues, you will provide robust financial leadership while supporting income generation, investment planning and effective use of resources across a complex charity operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across all Cathedral entities
• Overseeing monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and audit processes
• Managing financial risk, cash flow forecasting and investment of liquid funds
• Supporting and advising trustees and committees with clear financial analysis
• Identifying and developing new income streams including commercial activity, grants and fundraising
• Providing financial oversight for new projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and Church of England financial requirements
• Managing and developing the finance team
• Overseeing IT strategy and third party service providers to ensure value for money

A copy of the job description is available once you click to apply.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant with senior level experience and the confidence to operate both strategically and hands on within a values led organisation.

You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
• Recent senior financial leadership experience, ideally within a charity or heritage setting
• Strong commercial awareness and experience of income generation
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Experience of financial risk management and investment decision making
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style with strong people management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects effectively
• Experience of Xero or the ability to learn new systems quickly

You do not need to be a member of the Church of England but should be in sympathy with the organisation’s mission and values.

About the Organisation

The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year.  Staff do not have to be Christian, but you should understand the Christian mission. 

You may also have experience in areas such as CFO, Chief Finance Officer, COO, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Director of Corporate Services, Corporate Services Director, Head of Finance, Head of Resources.

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

Grade: 5

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional evening/weekend working - flexible hours considered (outside of deployments)

Position type: Fixed-term 1-year contract

Responsible to: Regional Director - Asia & MENA

Direct reports: None

Location: Truro, Cornwall or UK remote working (with regular travel to Truro at least 2x per year)

Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or an in-country deployment. You may be required to deploy for up to 40% of your time in any calendar year.

ROLE PURPOSE:

ShelterBox is seeking a candidate with previous humanitarian experience to support our agile and effective International Programmes Department. The successful candidate will support responses to rapid-onset disasters and protracted emergency response programmes within across our portfolio ensuring we deliver high quality, impactful outcomes at speed and scale for the people we support.

The International Programme Department is split over three Regional Directorates - a) Asia & MENA (Middle East and North Africa), b) East and Southern Africa, and c) West Africa and LAC (Latin American and the Caribbean). Reporting to the Regional Director - Asia and MENA, the Programme Officer will work closely with colleagues in the Programme Delivery Team to support ShelterBox programmes across the regions. The type of support will be varied but may include elements such as support in development of partnerships, project documents such as proposals and agreements, monitoring project progress, support in analysis of data coming from operational partners such as through post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and in other areas related to the project cycle. The role will likely include working with teams to prepare and respond to emergencies in high-risk countries.

The role will support project delivery, including communicating with partners and supporting reviewing, funding, and monitoring of international programmes. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in humanitarian action or international development.

The Programme Officer is a deployable role and may include travel to crisis-affected countries to support programme delivery and emergency responses. This could include travel to areas with damaged and missing infrastructure, few facilities and communities experiencing severe trauma.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

ShelterBox is seeking a delivery-focused, pragmatic, and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail and awareness of international affairs. They will conduct their role with integrity, flexibility, and a collaborative approach. The right person will have experience of working successfully in close-knit and multidisciplinary teams, project development and supporting day-to-day management of programmes. This role would be ideally suited to someone with experience of working for a humanitarian organisation who has the passion and interest to build their knowledge and skills around tools and processes which enable quality programme interventions

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

· Support programme delivery and deputise for Programme Managers as required, under supervision of Regional Director and Programme Managers.

· Provide administrative support, such as note-taking, facilitating workshops and supporting travel arrangements.

· Support safety and security / travel planning.

· Report to internal and external audiences on programme delivery by providing updates via briefings, presentations, and written reports, including supporters and donors.

· Support best practice in project implementation, such as taking a role in collating lessons learnt across the region in current and past programmes and supporting delivery of training to Partners

· Monitor disasters and conflict and undertake relevant research.

· Monitor programme activities and financials to track implementation and expenditures under direction of Programme Managers. Support compliance with donor conditions and requirements.

· Support emergency responses in Asia, MENA and Africa.

· Support networking and coordination with non-governmental organisations, governments, coordination mechanisms, and other actors.

· Work collaboratively with partner organisations, including local, national, and international NGOs.

· Support emergency preparedness initiatives in the region.

· Ensure adherence to ShelterBox operational procedures and policies.

· Represent ShelterBox in any capacity as required.

· Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

We are seeking a collaborative and purpose-driven leader with a strong commitment to the welfare of livestock animals to lead and coordinate our technical operations and service delivery.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, people-focused, able to inspire, manage and develop teams while delivering high-quality training, education, and advice services. 

The Technical Lead will manage the Humane Slaughter Association’s (HSA) operational and practical work to promote humane slaughter and transport of livestock (including farmed and wild-caught aquatic species) worldwide. They will lead a small team who undertake the operational work in the field, promoting humane methods for the transport and slaughter of animals killed for food and other products.

The successful candidate will join at an exciting period of growth and reorganisation for the HSA as we introduce online learning, grow and broaden our training and advice services and become an increasingly strong voice for practical improvements to the welfare of animals at slaughter. This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about making real-world improvements to animal welfare using their technical knowledge and organisational skills.

About the HSA 

The Humane Slaughter Association is a unique charity which promotes the welfare of farmed animals ‘Beyond the Farm Gate’; at markets, during transport, at slaughter, and when animals must be killed in emergencies.

Our vision: A world where all farmed animals are transported and killed humanely.

Our mission: To advance and promote the use of humane methods for the slaughter, transport and killing of farmed animals through research and education. 

We do this by offering practical advice, training, and education to all those involved in transport, slaughter, or emergency killing of livestock animals, by funding scientific research to develop more humane approaches and advocating for evidenced-based change. Although we are based in the UK, the charity works worldwide to maximise animal welfare.

Job Description and Person Specification

Before applying, please read the HSA Technical Lead Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, criteria, application process.

The HSA requests no contact from agencies or media sales. 

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

Team background

The Debt Advice Team at Toynbee Hall provides crucial support to individuals and families struggling with financial burdens. Funded by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), this team delivers expert guidance and practical solutions to help clients manage and reduce their debt. The team's advisors are trained to navigate complex financial situations, offering tailored advice that empowers clients to regain control of their finances. Their work is vital in fostering financial resilience within the community, ensuring that individuals have the tools they need to achieve long-term financial stability.

Job purpose

To provide over-indebted Londoners with free, face-to-face advice that is accurate, effective, and tailored to individuals’ circumstances. To maintain detailed case records, and keep up to date with legislation, policies, and procedures; as well as undertaking appropriate training.

Scope of role

The Debt Advisor is responsible for providing comprehensive, face-to-face debt advice to over-indebted Londoners, tailored to their specific circumstances. This role involves conducting detailed interviews to understand clients’ financial problems, researching options, and helping clients make informed decisions. The advisor ensures income maximisation and provides ongoing casework support, acting on behalf of clients where necessary. Maintaining up-to-date case records and staying informed about relevant legislation, policies, and procedures are crucial aspects of the role. The Debt Advisor is also expected to complete continuous professional development and contribute to the team’s overall objectives by meeting targets, prioritising workloads, and demonstrating financial efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to give accurate, personalised advice and support clients to make informed decisions
• Experience carrying out detailed casework and acting on behalf of clients when needed
• Strong record keeping, with case notes completed to required standards and deadlines
• Commitment to keeping debt advice training up to date
• Good teamwork and the ability to manage your own workload while meeting targets
• Commitment to following organisational policies and procedures

• Commitment to working in line with Toynbee Hall’s values:
  • Inclusive – open-minded, transparent, collaborative; seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
  • Courageous – principled, ambitious, and acting with integrity.
  • Empowering – shifting power, sharing knowledge, and enabling people to take action for themselves.

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan to cover your healthcare needs specified in the policy

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

How to Apply

Complete our online application for, attach your CV and a Cover Letter.

Application deadline is 25 January 2026

We're looking for two Support Workers to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!

About the role

Based within the Personal Development team, this role is responsible for the service delivery of an effective, high-quality, person centred support service to residents with a range of multiple needs.

They will be the principal providers of support to residents in the Core service to build
hope, enable lasting change; supporting residents to instil independence and longterm sustainability, to ensure we mitigate as much as possible, a return to
homelessness.

The role will require shift work, including evenings and weekends

Salary: £28,712 - £32,240 annual salary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Canning Town, London

Other responsibilities include

• To be responsible to the Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager for the day-to-day delivery of the Core service.
• Take a positive, trauma-informed approach to working with residents with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Use motivational and asset based interviewing techniques to interview, assess and create support plans and risk assessments that address the needs of residents.
• Supporting residents from point of entry into the service, working with them to support social (re-integration), enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
• Conduct regular reviews of support plans and risk assessments as required.
• Take a pro-active approach in multi-disciplinary support required for residents.
• Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment approach and strive to meet targets and deliver results.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service is upheld
• To attend team meetings and take part in service policy and planning.
• To participate in team meetings, team review days and other meetings as agreed with the Team Manager.
• To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislations and other matters relevant to successful support and move on of residents.
• To respond and process all referrals made to the Core service and ensure those accessing the service meet the service eligibility criteria.
• To ensure all case work is properly recorded and all service offers and outcomes are entered clearly onto the case management system and to a high standard.
• To actively collect follow up information with regards to the outcome of reconnections and report
• To deal with the immediate support needs of the residents as appropriate.
• To assess resident safety and develop risk management strategies with the resident and other involved services.
• To ensure all service delivery policies and decisions made by the Team Manager or team are observed and followed through.
• To keep accurate records and statistics on referrals, service outputs and outcomes etc.
• To maintain a high standard of record keeping in the office and keep all financial and administrative systems including resident files in the office in an accurate and up-to-date manner in line with policy.
• To ensure the results of all assessments and all service offers are entered clearly and in a timely fashion onto the case management system.
• To liaise and collaborate effectively on a day-to-day basis with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
• To build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with policies and procedures.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with work role for health and safety in the workplace.
• To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.

About you

Experience

• A demonstrable level of experience and understanding of the range of approaches appropriate to working with challenging behaviour including current drug /or alcohol use, antisocial behaviour, offending and substance misuse
• Experience of working with clients in a trauma-informed way with proven effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of statutory compliances and standards such health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection, particularly within a residential setting.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Using motivational interview techniques to produce and approach referrals, needs and risk assessments and support planning in a SMART manner.
• Knowledge of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
• Demonstrable experience within local authority, voluntary, independent, charity or social housing sector
• Successful track record of work with colleagues in order to achieve common goals
• Working across agencies and / or partnership arrangements
• Awareness of issues facing single people that experience homelessness or rough sleeping.

Skills & knowledge

• IT skills and particularly Microsoft Office packages
• Sound knowledge of working in casework management system (Salesforce/Inform/Pyramid).
• Excellent time management and administrative skills
• Sound knowledge in identifying and dealing with substance misuse issues
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting supported housing and vulnerable adult groups
• Understanding of health and safety in a supported housing setting

Abilities

• Ability and demonstrable experience of being able to develop good working relationships and rapport with residents and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate those with support needs to engage with meaningful activities
• Evidence of effective de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels, maintaining professional boundaries
• Ability to interpret and communicate the meaning of legislation, policy, guidance, research and information on best practice
• Ability to work co-operatively to achieve goals
• Ability to set up and work according to schedules

Personal qualities

• Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and a flexibility and to juggle a variety of tasks
• Ability to act on own initiative and effectively under own direction, as well as productively within a team
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Awareness of own training and support needs

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of using In-Form as a case management system.
• Qualifications relevant to supporting vulnerable adults
• Full current driving license
• Successful track record in developing services in response to changing needs and demands

About applying

When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.

At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better resident outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK.

An opportunity to contribute to the development of crisis prevention pathways and services, as well overseeing existing essential crsiis prevention services. 

The postholder will ensure safe, effective, person-centred delivery across a range of service settings including Sanctuary, satellite locations, co-located models, and community-based interventions. A core part of the role involves developing crisis prevention strategies, ensuring services are accessible to all communities, and overseeing training and capacity-building across teams.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to BIAS’s mission of reducing social isolation among older Irish people and creating a warm and welcoming space for the whole community.

The Active Ageing Coordinator will run BIAS’s very popular twice-weekly active ageing lunch clubs in Dollis Hill and Cricklewood, which attract over 50 attendees per session, working with a team of volunteers to coordinate activities including Irish music, dancing and bingo. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who is happy to take a hands-on approach to the development and delivery of our active ageing project. You will need to have strong people skills and the ability to proactively build positive relationships with volunteers and service users, along with excellent organisational abilities.

The project (funded by the Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme) will also involve delivering occasional special events for club members, such as St Patrick’s Day and Christmas celebrations and health and wellbeing days. You will need a strong capacity to build relationships and partnerships with other organisations and community groups in the borough, and a willingness to work with the leadership team on the marketing and development of the clubs, including via social media.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead on the day-to-day running of BIAS’s two active ageing clubs in Brent, ensuring that they are welcoming, accessible and available to all.
• Carry out administrative tasks necessary for the successful running of the clubs, including shopping for club supplies, preparing refreshments, setting up music, organising entertainment and banking attendance fees, working within agreed budgets.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all club members during club sessions, and manage communication and additional engagement with members outside of club sessions.
• Record and maintain member and attendance information in BIAS’s client management system.
• Where needed and possible, provide support to BIAS’s Active Ageing Coordinator in Haringey borough, and cooperate on joint club initiatives.
• Working in close cooperation with BIAS’s Volunteer Manager, encourage volunteer recruitment and retention and supervise volunteers during club sessions, ensuring that they have a safe working environment and a positive, fulfilling volunteering experience.
• Contribute to the promotion of the active ageing clubs in the local community, help create content and manage community interactions on BIAS’s social media accounts, and represent BIAS at occasional community events.
• Organise an annual summer outing for club members, and work closely with the leadership team on the organisation of a Christmas event for the wider BIAS community.
• Plan annual Health and Wellbeing Days in cooperation with local health networks, and work with the management team to identify other possible initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of active ageing club members.
• Develop and maintain good relations with other cultural organisations and community groups in Brent, with the aim of promoting cooperation and cross-cultural exchanges.
• Work with the management team to identify opportunities for expansion of the active ageing project and ways to increase community engagement with BIAS.
• Attend regular supervision sessions with the Head of Operations, and be willing to undertake training and professional development as needed.

These are the basic duties required of the Active Ageing Coordinator. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This post will require travel to club venues and transport of club supplies, so access to a car is required.

ABOUT BIAS

BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our active ageing clubs and our Be-a-friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for further expansion and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding streams, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role (set out in the person specification), with supporting examples.

The deadline for applications is 30th January 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.

Sightsavers is looking for an experienced Regional Laboratory Technical Advisor with experience of quality control and capacity building, to provide technical support to laboratories as part of the Reaching the Last Mile Fund (RLMF) programme. If you have this skill set and experience this is a good career move to take.

Salary: To be discussed at interview Location: Burkina Faso with Regional remit  Contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to funding) Hours: Full-time role with some flexibility around working hours

About the role

The Reaching the Last Mile Fund (RLMF) expansion project is a six-year, $500m programme that will progress the elimination of onchocerciasis (OV) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa. Sightsavers is looking for an experienced laboratory professional with direct experience of technical operations and sample analysis, to support the establishment and expansion of a small external quality assurance network and ensure compliance with the relevant accreditation standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to be directly responsible for the standardisation and accreditation of RLMF funded laboratories, implementation of external quality assurance and strengthening logistics and supply chains, in order to support and advance the elimination of OV in Africa. You will be confident managing the collaboration of other laboratories, external communications including to donors and stakeholders, and disseminating information and learnings.

As Regional Laboratory Technical Advisor for RLMF, you will have extensive experience in laboratory systems, quality control and capacity building with the ability to advise, support and provide training. Relevant experience in onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, or other Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) would be beneficial.

This is a large work plan with extensive deliverables and as Laboratory Technical Advisor for RLMF you must be able to confidently work independently. You will undertake significant travel (30-40% of role) in Africa and occasionally visit the Head Office in Haywards Heath UK.

Skills and Experience

• Proven working experience and/or qualifications in laboratory management, quality assurance, laboratory capacity building or similar;
• Experience conducting and quality assuring Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbance Assays (ELISA) in African laboratories
• Previous knowledge and working history conducting and quality assuring Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and quantitative PCR assays
• Working knowledge with GLP, SLIMTA, SLIPTA or ISO 15189 accreditation frameworks
• Management of EQA and quality control in resource constrained environments
• Track record in designing and delivering training to laboratory personnel
• Experience meeting donor driven deadlines on time
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Able to work without supervision (within a team)
• Willingness and availability to travel for trainings, attending meetings, workshops and conferences, subject to an appropriate risk assessment being in place
• Current and ongoing right to work in Burkina Faso

Desirable

• Experience with onchocerciasis diagnostics
• Experience working as part of a multi-organizational team
• French as a second language. Candidates with French and English fluency will have preferential weighting during the assessment process.
• Understanding of research governance and ethical principles particularly in relation to research with vulnerable people
• Knowledge of NTDs and health systems

This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details.

Benefits

Sightsavers offers a reward package based on local pay, local contracts and local benefits and will not normally offer international contracts. Sightsavers is committed to investing in the training and development of its employees and offers a supportive work environment

The deadline to complete your application will be Sunday 25 January 2026 by 23.30pm GMT UK.

We intend to conduct virtual interviews from 2 February 2026 onwards. The first stage will be a virtual interview lasting up to 45 minutes. If successful at this stage candidates will then be invited to a final virtual interview lasting up to one hour. We may ask you also complete an online task. 

Next steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please simply click on the link provided. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We ask that you complete both the personal questions and the role specific questions to ensure we can consider your application.

Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation andabuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Toynbee Hall to recruit their new Director of Finance & Operations. (Hybrid)

Toynbee Hall has been based in the East End of London since 1884. Throughout our history we have worked alongside communities experiencing poverty, inequality and injustice, offering practical support while also influencing wider social change. Today, we continue this mission through a combination of frontline advice services, community-led programmes, research rooted in lived experience, and policy influencing.

• Location: Aldgate East, London.
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Flexible working is available.
• Hybrid working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required in the office.
• Salary: £85.000pa

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Toynbee Hall

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to Toynbee Hall’s mission and to how we operate as an organisation. We believe we cannot achieve our vision of a fairer future without addressing structural inequality, discrimination and racism.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from groups under-represented in leadership and across the charity sector. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and to providing reasonable adjustments where needed.

About the Role

The Director of Finance and Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that Toynbee Hall has the financial resilience, operational systems and governance structures it needs to deliver its purpose.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the postholder will lead our finance function, IT and information governance, facilities and estates management, procurement, contracts, commercial lettings, and health and safety. This is both a strategic and a hands-on role: as well as setting direction and advising colleagues, the Director will oversee day-to-day operations to ensure that the organisation is well-run, compliant and efficient.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading financial strategy, planning and reporting
• Ensuring strong internal controls and effective financial systems
• Managing IT contracts, cyber security and information governance
• Leading a small, experienced team and supporting colleagues across the organisation with clear, timely information
• Lead the operation of Information Technology Services, procurement, facilities, estates management and Health and Safety.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance including on H&S and Complaints.
• Support the CEO, SMT, Board, Finance and Fundraising Committee, Audit and Risk Committee so they can make informed decisions regarding our risks, financial strategy and the management of our assets

This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation’s financial and operational health, playing a major part in shaping our long-term sustainability.

What You Will Bring:

• Senior financial leadership experience, ideally in the charity or wider not-for-profit sector
• Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting, financial planning, compliance and governance
• Experience overseeing corporate services such as estates, IT, facilities or procurement
• The confidence to work closely with trustees, senior colleagues and external partners
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, operational delivery
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in our organisational values

Please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill for more information on the role and how to submit your application.

Closing date for full applications: 12pm, Thursday 22nd January 2026

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.

Woodland Ranger

We are seeking an experienced and practical Woodland Ranger to play a key role in managing and enhancing woodland and habitats across a large rural estate.

Position: Woodland Ranger
Salary: £27,000 to £31,000
Location: Gloucestershire, based across the Home Estates with an estate yard near Quenington
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:30 Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 8 February 2026
Interview date: 19 February 2026

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on role working across woodland, habitats, access routes and estate land. Responsibilities will change seasonally, with a stronger focus on woodland management and tree safety in winter, and vegetation management and mowing during the summer months.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of woodland management plans and habitat strategies to promote biodiversity and ecological health
• Assisting with tree works and woodland operations as directed
• Wildlife management, including squirrel control, using best practice and innovative approaches
• Maintaining public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring they remain safe and accessible year-round
• Responding to fallen trees, storm damage and other access issues
• Working closely with estates, property and conservation colleagues across a broad landholding
• Supporting contractors and third parties working on site
• Leading or supporting volunteer working parties when required
• Contributing ideas and expertise to wider conservation and estates projects

About you

You will be practical, organised and confident working outdoors in all seasons, with a strong interest in conservation and land management.

You will ideally have:

• Experience of working safely to industry best practice in tree and woodland work
• Experience of, or willingness to learn, wildlife control methods
• Good map reading and orientation skills
• Experience maintaining green spaces and estate environments to a high standard
• Confidence using machinery such as mowers, brush cutters, chippers and tractors
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and problem solve
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A background in arboriculture, forestry or conservation through study or industry experience

Desirable skills include aerial tree work, tree inspection, winching, digger or MEWP use, spraying qualifications and highways safety training.

About the organisation

The organisation is an educational charity and landowning organisation with a mission to connect people with land through outdoor learning and responsible stewardship. The Trust manages over 9,000 hectares of land across England, balancing environmental protection, income generation and education.

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Can you balance creativity with strong organisational skills to meet deadlines?

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Community Fundraising Marketing Officer to join our Community Fundraising team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you’ll play a key part in growing and developing our community fundraising portfolio, helping us recruit and retain supporters who make a real difference.

As a Community Fundraising Marketing Officer, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Association to deliver engaging campaigns and supporter journeys. You’ll be adaptive and solution-focused to help ensure our fundraising activities are promoted and delivered effectively, and that every supporter feels valued and connected to our cause.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office at least 1 day per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with delivery of community fundraising plans and strategies to meet recruitment and income targets.
• Manage marketing campaigns from concept to delivery across multiple channels.
• Create and implement operational and marketing plans, including content planning.
• Monitor recruitment, income and expenditure to ensure strong return on investment.
• Work with digital fundraising and digital products teams to deliver effective acquisition communications.Maintain and update community fundraising web pages for a seamless supporter experience.
• Support acquisition and retention activities, including cross-selling and stewardship.
• Provide accurate reports on income, expenditure and recruitment against targets.
• Support the delivery of community fundraising events, including attending activities which may occasionally take place at weekends.

About You:

• Experience in fundraising or a sales/account management role.
• Skilled at working to targets and managing competing priorities.
• Ability to create visually engaging content to inspire supporters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all channels.
• Respectful and inclusive approach, valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and energy to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Education and Professional Development Administrator
£31,531 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based/hybrid with expectation to work at London office 40% of the time
35 hours per week, full-time
9-month Fixed Term Contract

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an organised and proactive Education and Professional Development Administrator to provide essential administrative support for the development, delivery and evaluation of educational and professional development resources for paediatricians and healthcare professionals.

Reporting to the Education and Professional Development Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our education services. From handling enquiries and coordinating meetings to supporting online and face-to-face courses, your work will help deliver high-quality learning experiences that make a real difference to child health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support for Education and Professional Development (EPD) services, including managing feedback processes, updating contact databases, compiling usage reports and maintaining filing systems.
• Administering online learning systems, such as ePortfolio, learning management systems and website content management systems.
• Processing financial transactions for EPD activities, including purchase orders, invoices, card payments and expense claims; obtaining quotes from suppliers.
• Drafting documents using agreed templates, such as evaluation reports, minutes, eLearning reviews and course pages.
• Booking resources and facilities, including meeting rooms, catering, accommodation, travel and equipment; ensuring effective diary management.
• Handling phone and email enquiries and directing queries to the appropriate team member.
• Coordinating and servicing meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and distributing documentation.
• Supporting the delivery of learning events, including virtual courses/webinars and face-to-face sessions.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven administrative experience, ideally in an education or training environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confidence using online systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting educational events or courses, including virtual delivery platforms.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and ePortfolio platforms.

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 25 January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Join Our Team – Youth Support Worker

Ready for a new challenge in 2026?
Do you have a passion for working with young people, helping them grow in confidence, discover their strengths, and explore new opportunities?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting, innovative project aiming to support over 1 million young people to build positive futures.
Our Sedgemoor for our Future service is co-designed by young people and built around a social kitchen concept. We create welcoming spaces where young people can:

• Learn to cook healthy, nutritious meals
• Share food and eat together
• Have fun through games and activities
• Explore topics that matter to them
• Build confidence, teamwork, and life skills

Session Details

• Tuesdays – Highbridge, 4:30pm–6:00pm
• Wednesdays – Bridgwater, 4:30pm–6:00pm

Applicants must be available to facilitate these two sessions, you will need to be able to design and deliver these workshops in different places and spaces to help young people develop confidence, teamwork, and skills. You will also need to attend events, find creative ways to engage young people across Sedgemoor, and evaluate sessions by recording outcomes.

Contract Hours

Hours will be between 18.5 – 25 per week (flexible, including evenings).

What We're Looking For

• Experience engaging with young people aged 10–25
• Creativity and confidence in designing inclusive group sessions and workshops
• Ability to provide emotional and practical support in line with safeguarding policies
• Flexibility to adapt to young people's needs
• Strong partnership skills to work with Co-op, Children's Services, and the community

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please apply and if you would like more information please Contact Jess Hanson, Children's Service Manager

When applying, please refer to your skills and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description.
Apply early – this advert may close before the stated deadline due to high interest.

Salary: £60,727
Location: University of Reading Students’ Union
Contract: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week (worked flexibly)

Are you ready to shape exceptional student experiences through vibrant and innovative commercial services?

Reading Students’ Union is seeking a progressive and values-driven Director of Commercial Services to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all commercial services, helping to deliver outstanding spaces, services and experiences for the student community.

About Reading SU

Reading Students’ Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.

The Students’ Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 19,000 plus students studying at the University of Reading. Located in one of Britain’s top green spaces, the Students’ Union is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at Reading University in achieving personal success.

Reading SU sits at the heart of a thriving student community, with activities and initiatives inspired by students themselves. The Students’ Union is committed to promoting the interests and welfare of its members, representing their needs, and offering opportunities for personal development through a wide range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities.

This commitment to student experience also underpins the Union’s commercial activity. Reading Students’ Union’s venues, services and events are designed to be inclusive, welcoming and vibrant spaces where students can connect, feel a sense of belonging and create lasting memories. Guided by student insight, the commercial services play an important role in supporting the Union’s mission while enhancing student life across campus.

About the Role

Reading SU are thrilled to be searching for a Director of Commercial Services, a dynamic leader experienced in licensed trade, catering, events, and marketing. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo but about reimagining and diversifying the commercial services in line with student community needs.

The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, with an ability to develop Reading SU’s commercial services while also being involved in delivery of the operations.

The successful candidate will not necessarily come from the Higher Education sector but will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the trends, challenges and opportunities that shape student life and the Students’ Union sector. They will bring a sound understanding of charity governance and financial management, alongside the strategic and operational capability required to lead complex commercial services within a democratic, student-led organisation.

Reading Students’ Union offers an inclusive and engaging working environment and is passionate about developing its people. The organisation is committed to ensuring its workforce reflects the diversity of the community it serves, respecting individual identity and celebrating differences. Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of background, and Reading Students’ Union particularly welcomes applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from candidates with disabilities.

It’s a genuinely exciting time for Reading Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 9th February, 12pm
First Stage Interviews (Remote): 16th/17th February (TBC)
Final Interviews (In-person): w/c 23rd February tbc

Optional Q/A session with the CEO and Interim Commercial Director: Click here to register

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.

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