Coordination and support days jobs

Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids’ health, through improving school food & food literacy. We support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, all with the aim to improve health and wellbeing where needed most.

Through school kitchens, we work to reset a broken food system that damages children’s health and sets them up to fail.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets. Join us and help us feed the future well.

About you and the role

This role will see you creating engaging content and running our social media feeds. This is a highly autonomous role requiring creativity, problem solving and analytical skills.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied working environment and be full of creative ideas. You’ll be as happy filming and editing reels, as you are contributing ideas for campaigns . You’ll be confident writing reactive posts for LinkedIn and you’ll have an eye for making designs as beautiful as the food we serve in schools. 

You’ll be good with people - able to work with high profile patrons, to reassure any nervous first time interviewees and capable of a cool head in busy kitchens or at events. You’ll juggle multiple projects and know how to unearth stories that bring our mission to life. A collaborative approach will be at the heart of your approach as you help position Chefs in Schools as an innovative changemaker in education and child health. 

What else do you need to know?

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. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities.

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 work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.

As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.

Key responsibilities:

• Create exciting, constantly evolving content, including videos, photos, graphics and copy that drives specific actions and conversions that support our cause

• Planning, filming and editing of reels to our house style - including recipe videos, kitchen tips, patron visits to school kitchens and shoulder to shoulder interview style films.

• Plan, pitch and deliver social media campaigns end-to-end, from concept through to launch and beyond — including production coordination, communications planning and stakeholder management

• Support the growth of our patron and ambassador work, proactively identifying opportunities and ensuring prominent placement on a variety of owned and external platforms

• Champion diversity, equality and inclusion in all social media content

• Develop and implement social media content planning aligned to organisational priorities

• Lead regular creative brainstorms to build a bank of content ideas and champion creative innovation

• Lead our conversations on social channels, proactively sharing sector news with organisational commentary to position us as a thought leader in key online debates. You’ll also build and maintain strategic relationships with relevant networks, schools, chefs, partners and influencers

• Keep across trends and industry best practice to ensure our feeds stay fresh and relevant. Make data-driven decisions about where we invest our time 

• Oversee photography and video shoots when we use external agencies 

Essential skills & experience:

• At least two years of demonstrable experience creating content and managing social media feeds 

• Proven ability to plan and deliver content end-to-end with minimal oversight

• Strong creative skills - video, editing, sound edits, design, writing and interviewing

• Strategic thinker who links social media activity to organisational goals

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

• Confident working autonomously and making independent judgements

• Experience using analytics

• Solutions-focused approach in line with our values

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders

• A proven commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion

• Belief in our mission to improve children’s health through better food and food education in schools

Desirable skills & experience:

• Knowledge of child health, nutrition or education

• Understanding of brand application

• Experience using social media scheduling and management tools

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. 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 various 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. 

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-minute 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 weeks

Role closes midnight Sunday 26th July

First interviews will be held online ​w/c 3rd August 

Second interviews in person at our Brixton office ​w/c 10th August

Candidates will be asked to complete a practical task & presentation as part of the second interview.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated fundraiser to build on our strong foundations, develop new opportunities, and help ensure that The Gatehouse can continue providing life-changing support to adults experiencing homelessness, poverty and exclusion. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful appointment is made.

We are hosting a recruitment webinar for this role on Friday 10th July at 12:00, where the hiring manager will go into detail around the role and give an thorough overview of the programme. To register please follow this link here.

The Church of England Pensions Board provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the Church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 43,000 people rely on us for their pensions. A leader in ethical and responsible investment, we carefully steward the £3.5bn of pension savings entrusted to us to not only grow our members' pensions, but also to drive systemic and lasting change across the industries and sectors in which we invest for a just and sustainable word. The Board also supports 2,300 retired clergy with housing, including managing a national portfolio of 1,200 rented homes and Community Living options.

Supported by a multi-million pound grant from the wider Church, we are setting up a new function responsible for engaging with clergy at all stages of life and ministry on their current and future plans. This includes offering access to: grants to kick-start saving, bespoke advice at key life stages and tailored products that will give our customers more choice about their future.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Performance Lead to join our new team, taking responsibility for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the Financial Wellbeing service. You will lead performance reporting, team governance, planning cycles and risk management, ensuring the service is well run, accountable and continuously improving. A critical part of this role includes business case development, for future services.
We want the Pensions Board to be a great place to work. For us that starts by ensuring that everyone feels that they belong and are valued for who they are and what they contribute.

Living out our values in all that we do, we:
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity

The Pensions Board, as part of the National Church Institutions (NCIs) of the Church of England, offers a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we would like to hear from you.

As Performance Lead, you will be the integrator and operational anchor for the Financial Wellbeing service ensuring we have the right governance, planning cycles, KPIs and performance reporting in place to run an effective, accountable and high impact service.

This includes assessing service delivery against our strategic goals, and building up a good picture of future demand for the Board's in retirement services, especially retirement housing.

This role is both analytical and operational: you will ensure the service has a clear view of its performance while also shaping the processes, rhythms and governance structures that keep the team aligned and effective. You will work closely with the Insight & Data Analyst Lead to ensure performance reporting is robust, with Finance and Strategy on investment/business case design and business planning, and with Audit & Risk to ensure compliance and assurance.

Ultimately, your work will ensure the service is well run, transparent, and able to demonstrate its impact to Trustees, senior leaders and the wider Church.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation framework for the service, ensuring KPIs and impact measures are meaningful, accurate and aligned to strategic objectives. Developing the framework as required.
• Produce regular performance reports for the PB Executive and Trustees, ensuring clarity, insight and ownership across the financial wellbeing team. Ensure performance reporting is timely, consistent and aligned with organisational standards.
• Collaborate with Financial Wellbeing colleagues to ensure data is interpreted effectively and used to drive improvements.
• Develop and recommend new KPIs or impact assessment measures where needed to strengthen understanding of service effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Head of Customer Service, service leads and Regional Advisers to ensure performance monitoring is embedded across the team.
• Ensure the Financial Wellbeing service has a clear, accurate and up to date view of projected clergy retirement housing needs,. Owning the collaboration between financial wellbeing and Housing colleagues to develop and maintain shared datasets and planning models.
• Ensure the customer voice is central to and ingrained in any planning, service evaluation and decision making for the financial wellbeing services.
• Liaise with wider Pension Board and NCI colleagues to ensure Financial Wellbeing service delivery is imbedded in organisation wide feedback mechanisms

Governance & Planning

• Set up, manage and refine governance structures for the team, including the rhythm of team meetings, project boards (where needed) and stakeholder forums.
• Support Director in the annual business planning and objective setting processes within the financial wellbeing team, working with Strategy and Finance colleagues to ensure alignment with the broader organisational cycle.
• Coordinate the development of investment cases for future funding, working closely with Finance, Strategy, and Housing colleagues.
• Maintain forward plans, calendars and governance documentation to support effective and proactive oversight and decision making.
• Ensure the service meets audit, risk and compliance requirements.
• Provide briefings and updates to senior leaders and for governance forums (such housing committee and project boards) including drafting papers and reports.
• Promote a culture of good governance and continuous improvement.

Risk Management & Assurance

• Lead risk identification and management for the service, working to NCI guidance.
• Maintain the service risk register and ensure risks are escalated appropriately.
• Coordinate internal audits with Audit & Risk teams and support Finance on external audits.
• Ensure audit recommendations are tracked, owned and implemented.
• Work with Head of Customer services to ensure appropriate business continuity plans in place for the service

Problem solving and continuous improvement

• Support the Director as a de facto Chief of Staff, helping troubleshoot operational issues and ensuring smooth running of the service.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, planning and performance processes.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, performance reviews and feedback loops are embedded.
• Promote a strong performance culture across the team.
• Stay abreast of best practice in governance, impact measurement and performance management.

About You

Essential - Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding and proven experience of governance in regulated and/or charity environments.
• Experience designing or managing KPIs, performance frameworks or impact assessment models.
• Experience of risk management and audit processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience of business planning and objective setting cycles.
• Experience producing performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries to align planning, data and performance frameworks.
• Experience managing strategic relationships with operational delivery teams (e.g., housing, customer service, or similar).
• Understanding of how data informs long term service planning, particularly in environments with complex customer journeys.
• Strong experience of business case or investment case development and design.
• Experience working in a customer focused, operational and values driven environment.

Essential - Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a commitment to keeping processes simple.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Able to translate data and performance information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including influencing and supporting senior leaders
• Proactive approach and happy to take initiative but know when to escalate
• Confident facilitating meetings, governance forums and cross team processes.
• Comfortable taking decisions but knowing when to escalate.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and used to having oversight of multiple work streams across different teams.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving service needs.
• Analytical and insightful; able to identify critical issues and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Comfort in 'rolling your sleeves up' with every day problem solving.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to influence stakeholders and colleagues
• Able to balance short-term delivery pressures with long-term strategic outcomes.
• Experience working in a regulated financial, housing or charity environment.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Understanding of service design or operational improvement methodologies.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in a regulated financial, housing or charity environment.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Understanding of service design or operational improvement methodologies.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Based in London, homeworking options in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy

About the role

Crisis is committed to Housing led solutions to homelessness and as part of our ambitious 10-year strategy has committed to providing secure, settled, affordable homes for our members for the first time in our history.

The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in delivering regular financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for our new Housing Directorate, therefore, to be considered for the role you will need to be an experienced housing finance professional.

This role will provide insight and analysis and includes the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgeting, and reforecasting to provide support in decision making whilst adhering to processes, controls, and ways of working that effectively support our Finance function and support stakeholders’ needs. It will also require some collaboration with our Transformation Leads who are leading on the implementation of a new finance system (xLedger).

About you

• A fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent CCAB recognised accounting qualification) with post-qualification experience in housing.
• Proven finance business partnering in housing with a strong understanding of operational drivers gained within the charity sector, local government or commercial or social housing sector.
• Support the development, appraisal and monitoring of capital programmes, maintenance schemes and investment business cases.
• Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and provide meaningful insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong understanding of core financial processes and operations.
• Knowledge of financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Experience of contributing to finance transformation or systems-related change.
• Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 at 23:59

Interviews will take place online w/c Monday 20 July

Interview process: Competency-based interview.

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contract our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

For more information about our work please visit our website

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Salary: £25,247-30,688 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: 21 Hours, worked flexibly

Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of one days per week in the office, (Rose Street, Edinburgh),

Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland

Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland’s 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women’s Aid services across Scotland.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and adaptable Administrator to join our Infrastructure Team and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Scottish Women’s Aid

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding role providing administrative and coordination support across the organisation. You’ll work closely with colleagues to support recruitment and onboarding, meetings and events, services, office administration and organisational activities, helping to ensure our services and operations run efficiently.

You’ll also play an important role in maintaining effective systems and records, supporting office facilities, responding to enquiries and providing flexible support wherever it’s needed.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to work.
• A commitment to the feminist values and mission of Scottish Women’s Aid

Why Work With Us?

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

• Support for flexible working
• Living wage employer
• 10% pension contributions
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike 2 Work
• Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies

More Information 

Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.

We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process.

How to apply: 

Please send us your existing CV and completed application form. If you would prefer not to exclusively write your application, the personal statement aspect of the application form (Section Two) can be submitted as a video or voice note of no more than 5 minutes.

For an application form, more information about the role and the next steps in the recruitment process, visit our website.

Recruitment Process

We are operating a rolling recruitment process for this vacancy and will review applications as they are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as interviews may be arranged throughout the advertising period.

The vacancy will remain open until 31st July 2026, though it may be filled before then.

Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433, and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative, organised and strategic Social Media and Communications person to lead and deliver engaging communications across digital and traditional channels. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing compelling content, managing social media platforms, increasing audience engagement, and ensuring consistent m essaging across all communications.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about storytelling, understands how to grow online communities, and can confidently manage communications campaigns that support organisational objectives

We are looking for a warm and proactive members of staff to help us deepen and expand relationships with our members and supporters. This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.

As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands strategic thinking. You’ll lead on our communications , grow on delivery with followers , and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s member experience.

Key responsibilities

Social Media Management

• Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with organisational goals.

• Manage day to day activity across all social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube

• Create engaging, accessible and audience , but not limited focused content including graphics, videos, reels, stories and written posts.

• Schedule and publish content using social media management tools.

• Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and build positive online communities.

• Track trends, emerging platforms and digital opportunities.

• Monitor analytics and prepare monthly performance reports with recommendations.

Communications

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications campaigns by writing and editing high quality content.

• Ensure all communications reflect the organisation’s tone of voice and brand identity.

• Support awareness campaigns, fundraising initiatives, events and service promotion.

• Manage media enquiries and assist with public relations opportunities.

• Coordinate communication plans for campaigns, launches and events.

Website and Digital Content

• Maintain , map and update website content on our CMS to ensure information is accurate and engaging.

• Support SEO and AI  and digital marketing activity to improve reach and visibility.

• Work with designers, external suppliers or internal teams to create multimedia content.

• Keeping the database s clean and up to date including Mailchimp and CMS

Brand and Audience Engagement

• Maintain brand consistency across all communications.

• Build relationships with stakeholders, supporters, partners and influencers.

• Identify opportunities to grow audiences and increase engagement.

• Promote inclusive and accessible communication practices.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Analyse campaign and social media performance using analytics tools.

• Produce reports demonstrating impact, engagement and growth.

• Use insights and data to improve future communications activity.

Collaboration and Representation

• Represent the charity at occasional events, meetings or online sessions.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture within a small team.

• Undertake any other reasonable request from the requirements of the role. Head of Services to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

▪ Proven experience managing social media platforms for an organisation or brand.

• Strong copywriting, editing and storytelling skills.

• Experience creating digital content including graphics and short form video.

• Excellent understanding of social media trends, analytics and best practice.

• Experience using scheduling and analytics platforms.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Good understanding of brand management and audience engagement.

• Experience working within the charity, healthcare or non profit sector.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communications.

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or video editing tools.

• Experience managing paid social campaigns.

• Understanding of AI, SEO and email marketing platforms.

• Experience of using wordpress or other CMS

Skills and Attributes

▪ Strong organisational and strategic skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire through content.

• Creative and proactive.

• Empathetic and audience focused

• Highly organised and detail oriented.

• Adaptable and solutions--focused.

• Passionate about meaningful communications and community engagement.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a small, fast paced team.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

• Comfortable working remotely with occasional travel to London.

• Flexibility in working hours – some evenings and weekends may be required.

• A commitment to the policies and aims of EDS UK.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a fully enhanced DBS check, prior to commencing employment with EDS UK.

Application process

Please send your CV, together with a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role .

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

About the role

We are now seeking an experienced and compassionate People and Wellbeing Manager to join us on an interim basis and help lead us through an exciting period of organisational development.

This is a newly established role created as part of our growth journey. Historically, HR responsibilities have sat within our Operations function, but as the organisation has expanded, we recognise the need for dedicated HR leadership to strengthen our people practices, wellbeing offer, and organisational culture.

This is a hands-on role that will lead our HR, wellbeing, recruitment, learning and development, and people culture activity.

You will act as a trusted and impartial point of contact for staff, freelancers, and sessional workers while helping us embed sustainable HR systems, processes, and ways of working that will support the organisation into its next phase.

About The Music Works

The Music Works is a Gloucestershire charity that transforms young lives through music. We’re specialists in working with young people in challenging circumstances to help them reach their full potential in music, in learning and in life. We work with over 3,000 young people a year in schools and our four community studios in Gloucester, and the Forest of Dean. Our approach is youth-led, with young people involved at every stage of planning and delivery.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape the strategic direction and future growth of TCVS, working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and senior colleagues to deliver our organisational ambitions.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership across all corporate services, including HR, Finance, IT, Facilities, Health & Safety, Compliance, Administration and Organisational Systems.
• Ensure operational systems, policies and processes are efficient, compliant, scalable and support organisational excellence.
• Lead organisational development, workforce planning and continuous improvement, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture.
• Oversee governance, risk management, business continuity and regulatory compliance, supporting the Board to deliver effective governance.
• Monitor organisational performance, ensuring delivery against strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
• Drive digital transformation and innovation, embedding technology and systems that improve efficiency, data quality and organisational learning.
• Support the long-term financial sustainability of TCVS by developing earned income opportunities, partnerships and trading activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trustees, partners, funders, tenants and key stakeholders, representing TCVS across Thurrock and South West Essex.
• Contribute to organisational resilience, growth and future expansion through effective leadership, planning and decision-making.
• Deputise for the Chief Executive as required and provide leadership across the organisation.

You will also champion equality, diversity and inclusion, promote staff wellbeing and professional development, participate in the on-call rota, and undertake other responsibilities appropriate to this senior leadership role.

 Job Title: Risk and Assurance Manager

 Salary: £46,475 per annum Band G Level 3 - (Homebased)  

              £48,235 per annum Band G Level 3- (Gilwell based, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

 Location : Hybrid (Gilwell Park based) or Home Contract

 Contract Type: 12 month Maternity Cover from October 1st 2026

 Working Hours:  Full-time (35 hours per week)

About The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to step into a function at a pivotal moment in its development. The Risk & Assurance team has spent the past year designing and implementing TSA’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework — and we’re now moving into the next phase: embedding it into how the organisation really works.

Our focus is shifting from building the framework to making it practical, trusted and genuinely useful. That means supporting teams and volunteers to engage with risk in a confident and proportionate way, helping leadership use risk information in decision-making, and ensuring our approach continues to evolve as we learn what works.

The team culture is open, thoughtful and collaborative. We focus on being practical and proportionate, and on working with people rather than “checking up” on them. As maternity cover for the Risk & Assurance Manager, you’ll play a key role in sustaining momentum and helping the organisation move from implementation to confident, consistent use of ERM.

About the Ideal Candidate:

This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys leading a developing function, translating risk strategy into practical action, and fostering a risk-aware culture in a volunteer-led organisation.

As the Risk and Assurance Manager you will (Key Responsibilities):     

• Lead the implementation and embedding of a refreshed ERM framework across the central Scout Association.
• Develop, maintain, and report on risk registers at organisational, directorate, and operational levels.
• Assist in planning, coordination, and reporting of assurance reviews across priority areas.
• Build collaborative relationships across staff and volunteers to foster a risk-aware, learning-focused culture.

What we are looking for

• Strong analytical skills; able to gather and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and discussions to help teams identify and manage risk.
• Significant experience in risk management, internal controls, or assurance roles.

Benefits include:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm 20th July 2026

Please make sure to follow the instructions in the brief in the application pack – answering the 3 application questions clearly.

Interviews will be held on 30th and 31st July or 3rd or 4th of August as virtual interviews.

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Service Delivery Manager to help us deliver strategic and operational plans.

The Role:
•    Manage and deliver a successful call centre/back office operational process.
•    Lead a successful team, supporting and training where required.
•    Interpret the support services strategy and vision and apply to operational planning to achieve departmental and campaign KPI’s.
•    Monitor and embed best practice across the team.
•    Review real time service performance and assign personnel to ensure financial goals, SLA’s and quality metrics are achieved.
•    Recommend and implement system and procedure developments and improvements.
•    This role will require attendance at our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire four out of five days per week. 

The Candidate:
•    Experience managing a successful call centre working at a senior leadership level. 
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to build successful stakeholder relationships.
•    Experience shaping and implementing organisation strategy.
•    Knowledge of Microsoft suite, telephony, reporting and fulfilment solutions.
•    Experience in project management with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams. 
•    Strong problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed. 
•    Knowledge of PCI:DSS, Gift Aid, Direct Debit, FRSB and data privacy.

Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
•    Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.  
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. 
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. 
 Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on  30th July 2026.

This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of our respite breaks, wellbeing programmes and outreach services, alongside building strong relationships that help grow our reach and referral base.

You’ll lead a flexible workforce and oversee day-to-day operations, while also working externally with schools, local authorities and partner agencies to strengthen referral pathways and increase access to our services, particularly across Glasgow, Edinburgh and North/East Ayrshire.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll make sure services are deliverable, sustainable and aligned with future growth. A big part of the role is understanding local need and helping shape how and where our services are delivered.

Rooted Finance is looking for a motivated and compassionate Trainee Debt Adviser to join our specialist advice and casework team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in debt advice while making a meaningful difference to individuals and families experiencing financial difficulties.

As a Trainee Debt Adviser, you will provide high-quality, client-focused debt advice and casework support, helping people understand their financial situation, maximise their income, reduce their outgoings, and develop realistic plans to manage their debts.

Working in a busy and rewarding environment, you will build your skills through hands-on experience, training and support from experienced advisers and managers. You will manage your own caseload, conduct client appointments, maintain accurate records and ensure advice is delivered to the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide accurate, effective, and tailored debt advice based on each client’s individual circumstances.
• Conduct regular client appointments and manage an ongoing caseload in line with agreed targets.
• Support clients to complete detailed financial assessments, budgeting plans and income maximisation reviews.
• Negotiate with creditors and support clients to establish realistic and sustainable repayment arrangements.
• Develop clear action plans and follow up on agreed actions to help clients achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using CRM systems, ensuring compliance with data protection, confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all advice meets Rooted Finance quality standards, including FCA requirements and recognised debt advice frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external organisations to provide appropriate referrals and wider support.
• Identify risks, including safeguarding concerns, and escalate appropriately.
• Contribute to service development, evaluation and improvements that strengthen Rooted Finance’s support for the community.
• Take part in ongoing training and development to build knowledge, skills and confidence as a debt adviser.

Working at Rooted Finance

You will work closely with the Advice Manager and advisory team to deliver high-quality advice services, meet agreed performance and quality standards. You will receive support and guidance to develop your expertise while contributing to a service that helps individuals and communities achieve greater financial resilience.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting people, enjoys problem-solving and wants to develop a rewarding career in financial advice and community support.

Location: Manchester (flexible with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: Assessment centre in person at our office in Manchester on the 6th August 2026

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team, to support the Head of Procurement to take the department to the next level.

You will use your commercial focus and expertise to drive best practices in our projects, managing various aspects of spending from RfQs for tail-end to tendering on our eProcurement portal for large project procurements.  You will find yourself constantly challenged to come up with innovative ways of thinking and working closely with stakeholders to lead on procurement understanding, driving value for money, strategic projects and managing the supply chain.

You will get involved in a huge variety of projects, from ICT equipment to Marketing and Events, and everything in-between – this means you’ll need to be dynamic and flexible and able to manage your own time well. Sustainability, Social Value and EDI are important to the Trust as a Charity, and so you will strive to embed this in our supply chain with the key suppliers that we work with.

This is an exciting role that the ideal applicant can really make their own and would suit someone who is a self-starter with energy and drive, and a good background in procurement.

Although this role is based in Manchester, you will be expected to travel to our centres across the U.K. with the requirement to stay away from home one or two nights a week if you’re working on key projects in certain areas. Primary locations for this work are Birmingham, Glasgow and London.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Procurement Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Procurement Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Senior Programme Manager

We are seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead a flagship initiative shaping how capital markets deliver better outcomes for children and future generations.

Salary: £56,000–£65,000 (dependent on experience) + 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata) and 10% employer pension
Location: Central London (hybrid – 60% office / 40% home)
Contract: 12-month fixed term - (4 or 5 days per week)
Start date: As soon as available
Closing date: Please apply promptly as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

About the role

This is a senior, high-impact position leading a flagship “Investing for Future Generations” Lab, focused on transforming how capital markets understand and respond to children’s lives and outcomes.

You will shape and deliver a market-leading programme designed to embed children’s outcomes into investment decision-making, moving them from a moral concern to a recognised financial consideration. Acting as a central coordinating “backbone”, you will bring together investors, policymakers and partners to drive system-level change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategy, theory of change and delivery roadmap for the Lab
• Building and coordinating a high-impact cross-sector coalition
• Managing programme budgets, governance, risks and reporting
• Producing practical outputs such as investor frameworks, policy papers and insights
• Influencing policy and supporting an enabling environment for impact investment
• Driving partnerships, fundraising and stakeholder engagement
• Contributing to organisational leadership as part of the senior management team

About you

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with experience operating across complex environments and multiple stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Proven ability to design and deliver ambitious strategies with system-wide impact
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, including at senior levels
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in public speaking and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with or alongside capital markets, investment or policy environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A passion for using finance as a force for positive societal change

Experience in impact investing or children-focused policy is beneficial but not essential.

About the organisation

This independent, purpose-driven organisation works to transform capital markets to support a fairer, greener and more resilient future. Through collaborative programmes, research and partnerships, it mobilises private capital to address pressing societal challenges.

The organisation is values-led, ambitious and collaborative, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Flexible working is supported, and applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in finance and policy.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Programme Director, Impact Investment Manager, Policy & Partnerships Lead, Strategy Lead, Head of Programmes, Investment Director, Social Impact Lead, Senior Project Director.