Design jobs in stoke newington, greater london
£28,000 - £32,900 per annum
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We have an exciting opportunity to join our sector-leading Community Fundraising team as a Community Fundraising Executive.
We’re an ambitious charity with a bold mission and fantastic culture. As a key member of the Community Fundraising team, you’ll work alongside the Community Fundraising Managers, Executives and Co-ordinators to achieve the exciting growth plans in our new 3 -year fundraising strategy.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on our DIY walking and cycling fundraising activity, which currently raises over £750k each year. You’ll be responsible for providing outstanding relationship management for our fundraisers, ensuring every supporter feels valued, motivated and proud to be part of our community.
Using data and insight, you’ll spot trends, identify new opportunities and help shape fresh, creative ideas to grow income and improve the supporter experience. You’ll also lead on development projects, like designing new supporter journeys, working closely with teams across the charity to make sure our fundraisers are inspired and supported every step of the way.
What we want from you
We’re looking for someone with knowledge and experience of working in a fundraising environment – ideally within a community or events context. You’ll have a proven track record of delivering brilliant supporter experiences, building genuine relationships and stewarding fundraisers through their events. You’ll understand the importance of meeting supporter needs and how to keep them inspired and connected to the cause.
You’ll bring excellent organisational skills and experience of planning and managing projects with multiple stakeholders, making sure we hit our KPIs and maximise fundraising income. With knowledge of how to plan, deliver and evaluate marketing activity, including digital campaigns on Meta, you’ll be comfortable finding ways to engage new supporters and keep them motivated.
A forward-thinker and natural problem solver, you won’t be afraid to use your initiative and analytical skills to spot opportunities for improvement and help shape new ideas. You’ll have experience developing, or supporting the development of, annual fundraising plans and budgets, and delivering against these to meet targets.
Clear, motivational communication comes naturally to you, whether it’s writing to supporters, updating colleagues or reporting on results. You’ll also be confident using databases to keep accurate records, analyse data and share insights that help us grow.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, working directly with passionate people who have been impacted by prostate cancer, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 22nd June 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 30th June 2025
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
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Local Delivery Lead, Homewards- Lambeth, London
- Salary: £55,000- £60,000 pa.
- Location: London/Hybrid, Local base office 3 days p/wk
- Contract Type: 12 Month FTC (MAT Cover)
- Holiday: 25 days per annum
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Benefits: Pension scheme (non-contributory), private medical insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan
Role Purpose:
Are you passionate about creating real, lasting change? The Royal Foundation is looking for a dedicated Local Delivery Lead, to lead the transformative Homewards programme in Lambeth. Homewards spans across six flagship locations: Aberdeen, Northern Ireland, Sheffield, Newport, Lambeth, and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole with an ambitious mission: to show that ending homelessness is possible, making it a rare, brief, and unrepeated.
The role will provide the strategic and operational leadership to oversee and coordinate the delivery of the Homewards programme in Lambeth to ensure its success. They will be able to inspire and motivate a diverse community of stakeholders and partners from the public, private and third sectors to deliver a shared action plan that will put their location on a trajectory to end homelessness.
We’re looking for a proactive, strategic thinker with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Be part of a pioneering programme with the potential to scale and create lasting change across the UK and beyond.
Key Objectives:
- Leading a multi-agency coalition to deliver an impactful, inclusive action plan focused on homelessness prevention.
- Supporting the design and delivery of local projects while aligning with national strategic initiatives.
- Overseeing progress, governance, and budgets with support from the Homewards team.
- Cultivating a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.
- Managing stakeholder relationships and providing line management for the Local Delivery Officer.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience in supporting projects or events.
- Familiarity with fast-paced, complex projects.
- Experience managing stakeholders.
- Relevant experience in the homelessness sector, charity sector, or local government.
- Experience involving those with lived experience of homelessness in project work.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with project management tools like Monday . com, MS Project, Smartsheet, Trello, or Salesforce.
Personal Qualities:
- Collaborative and efficient.
- Driven to make a positive impact.
- Highly organised with effective workload management.
- Self-motivated and flexible team player.
- Discreet with sensitive information.
- Motivated and eager to learn.
- People-oriented, able to work closely with diverse stakeholders.
Our Company & Culture:
The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a positive, safe, and respectful environment. We promote an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and supports a culture of collaboration and curiosity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you have the relevant skills and enthusiasm for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your motivation and how you meet the required skills and experience by clicking ‘Apply’ now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Policy and Campaigns Planning and Performance Lead
Contract: Permanent, Fulltime, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK, subject to the right to work (other locations can be considered)
UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.
Salary: £57,415 - £60,436 with excellent benefits
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in planning, M&E and project management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Global Policy and Campaigns Planning and Performance Lead to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
This role reports directly to the Executive Director of WaterAid’s Global Policy and Campaigns (GPAC) team and is a member of GPAC’s Senior Management Team (SMT). GPAC sets WaterAid’s 10-year policy agenda and positions, supporting colleagues across all levels to advocate on this agenda and bring WaterAid together to advocate for change on a set of global priorities. We also directly influence decision-makers at global and regional levels on these priorities as well as bringing in external political insights into the organisation to increase our collective effectiveness.
About the Role:
As GPAC’s Planning and Performance Lead you will help us understand how the department is contributing towards WaterAid’s global strategy and maximise our global impact. The role will support GPAC’s work by leading the planning and performance assessment work, focussing on ensuring that the advocacy activity delivered across the department is aligned and working towards the same outcomes.
The role will work closely with the Directors in GPAC’s SMT and with members of the International Programmes Department (IPD) SMT to ensure that both departments’ plans are aligned. It will also engage with key Federation members involved in global policy, advocacy and campaigns work, with the WaterAid International Secretariat, and with the Global and UK performance, strategy and planning teams.
In this role, you will lead the design of the planning process for the department to deliver annual plans, ensuring alignment with similar processes in key Federation members and other departments, as well as being integrated with the wider organisation’s planning cycles.
You’ll also:
- Project manage the implementation of the planning process, working in close coordination with GPAC SMT directors as well as and as relevant with other WaterAid, Member and WaterAid International directors.
- Lead the process to deliver an M&E framework for GPAC (including new metrics as relevant), that balances the effort required with the need to drive data informed decisions and actions.
- Run the quarterly and annual reporting cycle, working with senior leaders in GPAC to deliver high quality data, run learning sessions to reflect on the data to enable data driven and effective decision making.
- Manage the regular collation of data across the department and shared to the wider organisation, including to the Executive and Board reporting processes
- Represent GPAC in wider WaterAid UK and global groups around performance and planning.
- Support GPAC to partner closely with IPD to track Country Programme support requests, and use insights to inform strategic planning of the department.
- Be the internal communications lead for the department on matters related to planning and performance, working with the central internal communications function as appropriate.
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Experience of leading performance and planning cycles within complex organisations.
- Background in M&E within NGO or comparable contexts. Understands the complexity around assessing performance.
- Excellent project management skills to optimise the use of resources; manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities using insightful interpretation and resourceful solutions.
- Ability to think strategically across complex and fast-moving environments; able to concentrate on the big picture and respond to trends and shifts in the wider world.
- Collaborative: able to work with teams from a variety of backgrounds and build credibility and trust with key stakeholders.
- Able to facilitate group discussions to develop and drive forward strategic plans and work.
- Organised, efficient, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Comfortable with working with incomplete data and high levels of ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Background in Policy or Advocacy or knowledge of global advocacy M&E.
View full job description here
Closing Date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK Time on Monday, 16 June 2025.
Availability for the first round virtual interview is required week commencing Monday 23 June 2025. Availability for the final round virtual interview is required week commencing Monday 30 June 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Global Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





There are over 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This will increase to over one million by 2025 and 1.6 million by 2040.
Our client is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Their nurses, called Admiral Nurses - whom they continually develop - provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Over the last five years, our client have increased what they can deliver for families living with the effects of dementia by significantly expanding their clinical services, increasing their income, and their national awareness. Our client’s new strategy see the organisaion continuing this growth, underpinned by a strong structure, stable finances and a great culture.
Director of Nursing Services
Salary: £100,000 to £117,000, plus good benefits. NHS pensions can be transferred.
Location: Remote, managing a remote, UK based team, with travel to the London office, for stakeholders meetings and UK wide.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation, as over the past twelve years, our client has grown from 24 to over 300 staff, from £1 million to a near £30 million charity, and from 84 to 442 Admiral Nurses.
Firmly rooted in the organisation’s values, this sustainable growth has meant making a real difference to families living with the effects of dementia and the complexities it can bring. Continuing to increase the number of Admiral Nurses is a central part of our client’s next strategy, set to launch in September.
The newly created post of Director of Nursing Services is key to the future development of clinical services delivered by our client and covers their Helpline, Clinics and Consultant Admiral Nurses. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director will work closely with the CEO & Chief Admiral Nurse and colleagues in the Executive Team.
The Director of Nursing Services will:
- Strategically plan, develop, and implement clinical service delivery through the organisation as they grow.
- Lead the implementation of effective clinical interventions.
- Ensure the delivered services are designed to enhance the clinical services, aligned to best practice.
We are seeking:
- A qualified senior nurse (Head of Nursing and above) with a live registration.
- A proven leader with a track record of working closely with and supporting clinical teams.
- A commitment to the organisation, its vision and values.
Our client is committed to achieve greater diversity in its Executive Team and Board and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. They are a Disability Confident employer and welcome you to disclose any disabilities, as those meeting the minimum criteria for the role who disclose a disability will be progressed to interview.
For further information and details on how to apply, please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter’.
Closing date: Monday 9th June 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: 12-16th June 2025
Interviews with Client: 20th June 2025
About The Role
Are you an experienced Safeguarding professional seeking a new opportunity? Would you like to join the Learning and Development team of a leading UK Charity? We would like to hear from you!
We have the opportunity for a Learning and Development Specialist (Safeguarding) to join our team and help to support a strong safeguarding culture within RBL, ensuring protection for beneficiaries and maintaining RBL's reputation. This exciting, newly created position will design and deliver learning to promote a person-centred approach in safeguarding and casework.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to our Learning and Development Manager, with cross function reporting to our Head of Safeguarding and Director of Casework, this key post will be focused on enabling staff, members, and volunteers to adhere to safeguarding regulatory requirements in the UK and overseas.
Responsible for the development and maintenance of all safeguarding learning material, key responsibilities will include:
- Online awareness training for staff, volunteers, and members on safeguarding adults and children, covering UK devolved administrations and RBL’s overseas welfare work
- Integrated safeguarding and casework training for range of staff, volunteers, members and stakeholders
- Working with Heads of Departments across all directorates to deliver SME-specific training both virtual and in-person
- Conducting research to support the planning and delivery of safeguarding training
- Evaluating case reviews and trends analysis, to inform training
This role requires regular travel and overnight stays across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) to deliver learning interventions to meet the needs of colleagues. The expectation is twice-three times a week on average and there is also a requirement to attend Haig House once a month for team meetings and to build relationships with colleagues outside of delivering training.
You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work – using our collaboration tools – when not travelling.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: 12th, 13th and 17th June
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our friendly and mission-driven team at NFER, where you’ll help bridge the gap between research and classrooms. This is your chance to bring vital insights directly to schools – raising awareness of the NFER Classroom brand and increasing the reach and impact of our research findings within the education community.
Pay: £36,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Part-time (21 hours)
Location: Remote within the UK, with occasional visits to our Slough office (approx. 6 times per year)
Annual Leave: 30 days plus 4 paid closure days FTE
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to connect schools with powerful, practical research. You’ll take a leading role in shaping how NFER communicates with educators, using your creativity and insight to bring our work to life across digital channels.
One day you might be crafting social media content that sparks conversation among teachers, the next, you’ll be writing an email newsletter that lands just right with a headteacher seeking evidence-based ideas. You’ll help turn research into engaging, accessible summaries, so schools can quickly grasp key insights and put them into action.
You’ll also update and improve our For Schools website pages, ensuring every word is useful and user-friendly. Behind the scenes, you’ll track performance using analytics, learning what works and what could work even better. And throughout it all, you’ll collaborate with researchers, designers, and communications experts to deliver thoughtful, impactful campaigns that schools actually want to read.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience in marketing communications or a related role
- Excellent writing skills and creative flair
- Confidence using digital tools such as social media platforms, Canva, Google Analytics and CRM systems
- Strong time management and the ability to work independently
- A collaborative approach and a clear focus on impact
- Experience working in or with schools is a bonus, but not essential.
If you meet only 70% of our essential skills, still apply; you may have skills we didn’t know we needed.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Specialist, Brand Executive, Communications Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Executive, Content Marketing Executive, Email Marketing Executive, SEO Executive
WHY NFER?
At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1.
- The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 23rd June 2025.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to support
you and ensure a positive experience. For further details, please review the Job Information Pack.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job type: Part-time
Grade/ Salary: PO3 41 £39,992 per annum (£31,994 pro rata)
Hours per week: 30 hours per week including some evening work
Department: Adult Services – Psychological Support Services
Location: 23 Monck Steet, SW1P 2AE. 1 day a week on rotation at each Local Citizens Advice premises (Brent, Wandsworth, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea)
Are you an experienced clinician who is passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health and financial challenges? Join us!
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new and innovative suicide prevention service. The service has been designed to provide a more joined-up approach to supporting those experiencing mental health and financial difficulties by providing mental health support in local Citizen’s Advice premises. We’re looking for a qualified counsellor to triage clients and deliver 1:1 clinical interventions. This role offers the opportunity to work predominantly face to face and receive support with ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision and training opportunities.
You will:
- Assess client referrals and deliver evidence-based therapy interventions
- Formulate, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans
- Manage clinical risk and safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate clinical records and meet data collection requirements
- Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to ensure effective care pathways
- Uphold professional and ethical standards aligned with relevant accrediting bodies (e.g., BACP, BABCP)
- Engage in regular supervision, training, and CPD activities
- Support service development and maintain knowledge of current mental health practices
- Work flexibly, including across multiple sites and occasional evenings
About us
We’re a leading community-based organization dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate, and resilient Customer Service Manager to join our Customer Service team located at our Head Office in Islington and provide maternity cover.
£40,800.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
- Online wellbeing resources
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.
This is maternity cover from June 2025 for 12 months.
This role involves hybrid working with 1-2 days in our Head Office in Islington.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
About IAPO
A unique global alliance, we are committed to improving the lives of patients from all around the world. We nurture relationships with members, partners and all those involved in healthcare, and build dialogue with decision-makers around the world to promote patient-centred healthcare.
IAPO’s almost 300 members are patients’ organisations working at the local, national, regional and international levels to represent and support patients, their families and carers. We define a patient as any person with a chronic disease, illness, syndrome, impairment or disability.
These patients’ organisations work in many disease areas, from cancer, heart disease and diabetes to endometriosis, narcolepsy, and depression. Many are founded and governed by the patients themselves and are diverse in terms of their capacity, budget and influence.
Since its inception, IAPO has become recognized as a crucial alliance for the patient sector globally. Our membership is increasingly developing, and we are able to provide a range of resources and information to a wider community of patients’ organisations in all regions of the world, enabling them to be well-informed and effective advocates at every level where healthcare decisions are made.
About this Role
The Marketing and Communications Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing and promoting IAPO's mission and initiatives through effective marketing and communication strategies. The Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering advocacy campaigns and engagement activities, creating compelling content, managing social media channels, and amplifying IAPO's online presence and visibility within the global health community. The role requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a passion for non-profit work. The post holder will report to IAPO's Chief Executive Officer and work closely with all staff members.
The post holder must be prepared to work collaboratively in a relatively small team. They should be prepared to contribute to the friendly, positive and mutually supportive atmosphere that has been developed at IAPO. The post holder is expected to model IAPO’s values and to take an empowering approach to their work with IAPO’s members, within the staff team, and with other stakeholders.
It is essential that the post holder has experience in a related role such as communications officer, or other relevant position, for at least 3 years.
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Job Title: Head Baker
Reporting To: Head of Production
Salary Range: £35,000 - £38,500 (Dependent upon experience)
Contract Type: 24 Month, Fixed Term Contract
Location: Felix Bakes. London, Acton (W3 7QS)
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hour per week, 8.5 hours per day (between 8am - 8pm). Monday – Saturday (5 days on, 2 days off). Operating hours to start with for the bakery will be Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Possess required H&S, Food Safety standards.
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Our Values
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.
WE SOLVE IT DIFFERENTLY - We succeed by thinking outside the box, being solutions driven and trying new things.
WE MAKE IT HAPPEN - We set the standard in what we do, with the commitment to getting things done.
WE DO IT TOGETHER - We pull together as one, recognising the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.
WE DO IT WITH HEART -We are driven by our care for each other, the environment and the communities we serve.
Purpose of the Job
To be the driving force and manager of this new operation, you will join a brand-new operation with the chance to put your stamp on it and drive it forward into the future.
Whilst having the support structure of the wider Felix Production teams and West London Depot Operations team.
You will be the manager of this site and have overall responsibility for its day to day running, it is a hands-on role with most of the working day spent in the kitchen and running the bakery unit. At the beginning of the operation, you will be the only permanent employee there, but this team will expand to add an additional junior baker once fully operational. However, there is the Depot team and the wider production team who will be supporting the day to day as well.
We are a volunteer lead operation so you will have volunteers working alongside you to support the operation.
- In mid-2025 we will open our third production faciality, Felix Bakes. A small operation designed to help us rescue more surplus food and turn it into high value baked goods
- All these goods we make will go back to our brand-new West London Depot, based in the same trading estate and then delivered to some of the 1,200 Community Organisations we support around London
- A particular focus will be on seasonal produce gluts (carrots, courgettes, potatoes), meaning we can ensure more of this produce does not go to waste and add value to the people we support across London
- It will work in partnership with our second production faciality The Felix Food Factory, which will be able to process and/or freeze some of these seasonal gluts into an easier to use format for Felix Bakes
- We are launching this operation in partnership with Deliveroo, who have gifted us the use of this space.
· The Felix Bakes Kitchen is a unit within a wider “dark” kitchen site, which has onsite support and management of the whole unit.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Be the lead manager of this new operation
- Volunteer and staff management
- Support in the creation and delivery of all required H&S, Food Safety and HACCAP plans
- Working with all internal stake holders across the departments at the Felix Project to maximise the output and impact of the unit
- Reporting on and delivering against the units stated KPI’s and development goals
- Participate and conduct internal and external audits, meeting the required standards
- To be the figure head of the project, including internal and some external promotion of the new operation
- Driving continuous development of our product range and reacting to the changing nature of our food supply
- Fully accountable for the units’ outputs and safety standards, reporting and working closely alongside the Head of Production to ensure all standards are met.
Person Specification
The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
This is a brand new and unique operation and requires someone with an experience in baking and an openness to creating and delivering on a new project. Someone who believes in the mission we have as an organisation and wants to put their experience and knowledge into a mission driven organisation. We believe in an upbeat and enjoyable working environment but one that is driven to meet our targets and strategic goals.
Whilst previous experience and knowledge within baking is essential, we are looking for someone who wants to grow into role and be able to develop themselves and their knowledge whilst we create this new operation.
Essential skills
- Comfortable with all relevant aspects of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures in a food manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in creating and/or delivering on HACCAP plans
- Clear eye for detail, team player, enjoys the work they do and a strong work ethic.
- Comfortable working alone, a positive attitude and belief in an ethical, equitable and enjoyable working environment.
- Comfortable in working in a fast changing and growing work environment.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Willingness to drive a project forward and take ownership of this.
- Strong computer literacy and strong written communication skills.
Desirable skills
- Previous experience in the charity or surplus food environment
- Level 3 or higher Food Safety qualified
- A track record of opening new operations
- Experience working and managing volunteers
- A passion to reduce food waste and reduce food insecurity
- A desire to develop this role and department
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.





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About Us
The Advice Services Alliance (ASA) is the umbrella body for the not-for-profit social welfare advice sector in the UK. Our members include national organisations such as Citizens Advice, Age UK, Law Centres Network, Macmillan, and Shelter. Together, our network represents around 2,000 advice outlets across England and Wales.
We exist to champion access to justice by strengthening the advice sector. We do this by promoting collaboration, developing quality standards, influencing policy, and leading sector-wide projects that support the delivery of high-quality, accessible advice.
ASA also owns and manages the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), the only independently audited quality mark designed specifically for providers of generalist and specialist social welfare legal advice services.
We are entering an exciting new phase of strategic development, expanding our impact across the sector and working to ensure advice services are high-quality, sustainable, and accessible to those who need them most.
The Role
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Deputy Director to lead our quality assurance work and play a central role in shaping and delivering cross-sector projects. You will oversee the management and strategic development of the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and collaborate closely with the Director on broader organisational and policy initiatives.
You’ll represent ASA at external stakeholder meetings, manage contracts and project teams, and act as a senior leader within a small and dynamic team that is passionate about access to justice and social welfare.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead on the delivery of the Advice Quality Standard, ensuring its integrity and independence as a sector-wide benchmark.
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Manage and deliver strategic projects aligned with ASA’s business plan and broader goals.
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Represent ASA at external meetings, consultations, and strategic discussions with stakeholders.
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Line manage project staff and consultants, and oversee contract relationships with AQS licence holders.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and funders, including government and regulatory bodies.
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Identify opportunities for growth and development in ASA’s offer to the sector.
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Support ASA’s communications strategy, including website, newsletters, and social media.
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Stand in for the Director when required and contribute to the wider running of the organisation.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is passionate about social justice and experienced in leading quality assurance or project delivery in a public or voluntary sector context.
Essential skills and experience include:
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Commitment to the values of human rights, social justice, and access to justice.
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Strong project management skills and experience delivering strategic outcomes.
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Understanding of standards and quality assurance in service delivery.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Proven experience in managing people, partnerships, and budgets.
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Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a collaborative team.
Desirable experience includes:
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Direct knowledge of the social welfare advice sector.
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Experience managing quality assurance frameworks in public services.
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Skills in fundraising, evaluation, or research.
Benefits
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Salary: £42,000 per annum (inclusive)
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Pension Contribution: 6% employer contribution
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Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 statutory bank holidays
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Flexible Working: Office space available in central London, with flexible hybrid arrangements
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Professional Development: Opportunities for training and learning within a supportive environment
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Impact: A unique opportunity to influence quality and standards across a critical sector
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Full time (flexible working options available)
Fixed Term Contract - up to 12 months
Hybrid - Farringdon, London/Home-based
Closing Date: 16 June 2025
Ref 7067
Save the Children UK is seeking a Government & Multilateral Partnership Manager to join our Partnerships for Impact department. We are looking for someone with a passion for building strategic partnerships that drive lasting change for children, and with experience managing complex relationships with governments and multilateral donors.
This role is central to shaping and delivering high-value partnerships that align with our global strategy and support impactful, sustainable programmes. Working closely with teams across Save the Children UK, the wider movement, and external partners, the successful candidate will help secure funding, influence systems, and contribute to long-term positive outcomes for children around the world.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Function/Team:
Through our Partnerships for Impact function, we catalyse positive change for children by partnering with governments, institutions multilaterals and the private sector. We secure flexible and restricted humanitarian and development funding for an impact focused portfolio, leverage partner expertise to design solutions for systemic change to advance children's rights and keep them safe, healthy and learning.
We focus on building sustainable partnerships for transformative programmes, promoting equitable solutions, amplifying the voices of children most affected by inequality, and prioritise locally led efforts for lasting change. Our balanced and impact focused portfolio of partners helps us catalyse impact by supporting the strategic priorities of our Country Offices and working in equitable partnerships with local partners to build evidence to influence and share knowledge for long term sustainable change.
About the role
The Government and Multilateral Partnership Manager is responsible for the development and management of key partnerships in the portfolio, ensuring high quality income is secured and that partnerships deliver on our impact goals. It leads on all elements of relationship management and communication with key partner stakeholders. It also has oversight of compliance and risks associated with each partnership. This role will work closely with teams across Global Impact, SCI, Country Offices and other Members to ensure opportunities to maximise the impact of each partnership are identified and delivered.
The role may work in multi-disciplinary teams with colleagues to support closer connections to our Country Offices and our Outcomes for Children aims. This role will be adaptable and ready to support impactful partner opportunities where needed across the Global Partnerships team
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Leading the development and management of partnerships, ensuring high-quality income generation and alignment with impact goals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, reporting, and tracking of financial information to maximise partnership value and impact.
• Working with the Portfolio and Risk team, oversee compliance and mitigate risks to ensure sustainable partnership operations.
• Collaborating with teams across Global Impact, SCI, Country Offices, and Members to identify and deliver opportunities that enhance the impact of partnerships.
• Engaging in multi-disciplinary teams where relevant to grow close connections with Country Offices and drive impactful partnership opportunities.
• Providing support to other areas within the Global Partnerships team to contribute to impactful partner opportunities as needed.
• Taking ownership of global account management responsibilities, expanding beyond SCUK, to support the Movement.
About you
We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:
• Strong expertise in partnership development and management, with a proven ability to secure high-quality income and align partnerships with organizational goals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies for managing sustainable partnerships.
• Proficient in financial tracking, reporting, and analysing data to maximize partnership value and impact.
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective communication channels with key stakeholders, including government and multilateral partners.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across global networks to identify and deliver impactful opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to dynamic partnership needs and organizational priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative approach to driving impactful outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to influence and inspire internal and external audiences.
• High level of organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Operations Director to play a key role in shaping and supporting everything we do at Katherine Low Settlement. Sitting at the heart of our leadership team, this role is all about making sure our charity runs smoothly, sustainably, and with purpose — so we can keep making a difference in the lives of those who need us most.
Role Purpose
The Operations Director is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective running of all operational aspects of Katherine Low Settlement. This role oversees the day-to-day operational leadership of the charity, ensuring that its systems, processes, and teams are aligned with strategic objectives and compliant with relevant legislation.
This position will lead on programme delivery, financial management, human resources, IT infrastructure, risk and compliance, governance, and facilities management, ensuring that the organisation operates smoothly and sustainably. The post-holder will act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation, and also be responsible for policy development and culture and wellbeing.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Operations will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, funders, partners, and staff to drive organisational effectiveness and ensure that the charity can continue delivering high-impact work.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Organisational Strategy
- Provide strategic leadership for all operational functions, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement efficient systems, processes, and policies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity is resilient, agile, and positioned for sustainable growth.
- Oversee cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that operations support and enhance programme delivery.
- Lead on operational planning, resource allocation, and impact measurement.
Programme Delivery & Impact
- Ensure all programmes and services are effectively designed, resourced, and evaluated to achieve the best outcomes.
- Lead on the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks to track programme impact and efficiency.
- Work with programme teams to ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of beneficiaries.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks that could affect programme delivery.
Financial & Resource Management
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and management in partnership with the Finance Team and CEO.
- Ensure financial policies, processes, and controls are in place and adhered to.
- Work with the fundraising team to ensure grant and contract funding is effectively managed and reported.
- Ensure long-term financial sustainability through effective resource allocation and cost efficiency.
- Support the development of business models, funding strategies, and income diversification.
Safeguarding & Risk Management - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (a role delegated by the Chief Executive), ensure robust safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices are in place.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.
- Oversee the Deputy Safeguarding Leads, acting as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns from them, ensuring they are appropriately reported and addressed.
- Embed a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring that all programmes and services prioritise the safety and wellbeing of beneficiaries.
Human Resources, People Management & Wellbeing
- Lead the HR function, ensuring best practices in recruitment, retention, staff development, and performance management.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), embedding a culture of fairness and opportunity for all.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Promote staff wellbeing, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
- Line manage operational staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
IT Infrastructure, Systems & Data Management
- Oversee the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring systems and processes are secure, efficient, and fit for purpose.
- Lead on the implementation and management of Salesforce (or another complex CRM system), ensuring data integrity and effective reporting.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and GDPR compliance, embedding best practices across the organisation.
- Identify and implement digital solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including charity governance, employment law, and safeguarding.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing reports and operational insights to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain an effective risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
- Oversee all policy development, ensuring policies are up to date, legally compliant, and well-embedded across the organisation.
Facilities & Office Management
- Oversee the management of charity premises, assets, and office operations.
- Ensure facilities are safe, secure, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Lead on business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of programme management, financial oversight, HR, IT, and governance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing budgets using complex Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with Salesforce or another complex CRM system, including implementation, reporting, and data management.
- Demonstrable experience in people management, of multi-level and departmental teams, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding best practices, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Strong policy development and implementation skills, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Experience in culture and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Experience working with Boards of Trustees and governance structures.
- Excellent risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience of building relationships with funders, partners, and regulatory bodies.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience in charity fundraising operations.
- Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Understanding of health and safety, facilities management.
Personal Attributes
- A strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operations with long-term vision.
- A collaborative leader who values teamwork and inclusivity.
- A proactive problem solver, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- A strong commitment to the values and mission of the Katherine Low Settlement.
Further Information
·Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
·All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
·You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
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Are you a talented communications and event management professional who cares about improving local communities through the power of business? Heart of the City is looking for a proactive communicator, who is comfortable working in teams and on their own to communicate and deliver an engaging calendar of activities that drive impact and support income generation. You will need to be able to formulate messaging to appeal to different types and sizes of businesses to partner with us or take part in our training programmes, all the while ensuring effective delivery of our events.
Details of Job
The Events and Communications Officer will work across the team to plan, produce and deliver a calendar of in-person and on-line events. They will also communicate our work to external audiences to drive the participation of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in our programmes and attract potential funding from corporates, grant-makers, and government bodies.
The post holder will work with the programme team to manage a calendar of online and in-person events and oversee the event process from beginning to end. The post holder will manage ticketing platforms, oversee event budgets and logistics and create event briefings to ensure alignment between external speakers and team members. This will include overseeing the set-up of IT and technology to ensure smooth event delivery and acting as a main contact point for external event partners. After events, the post holder will manage communications with external partners and audiences, log their participation in the CRM system and produce timely reports on event outcomes for the programme team contributing to evaluation and learning cycles.
The post holder will also work with the Director and programme team to deliver the charity’s marketing and communications plan. They will maintain and grow our brand identity and tone of voice by using social media platforms, paid advertising campaigns and creating original content for our website to share our impact, drive participation and grow our partnerships. They will also work with a variety of external stakeholders to share Heart of the City’s impact, grow our network and drive greater participation and engagement in our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background:
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is a charitable arts organisation with a mission to support emerging and established artists through exhibitions, residencies, and studio provision. With galleries across five sites in London, The Bomb Factory is known for its community-focused, artist-led programming that champions experimentation and accessibility. 2025 marks the Bomb Factory’s 10th anniversary — a milestone that underscores its long-term impact, evolution, and resilience in a volatile art landscape. The Bomb Factory creates space for public access to contemporary art without barriers. Our commitment to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the art world drives our extensive learning and participation programme, tailored to enriching local communities and schools.
The charity is now seeking its first Development Manager to play a pivotal role within this small but ambitious organisation to support with its celebratory anniversary event and longer-term goals. The event will be ambitious, fun, a spectacle to inspire and create a sense of community. The aim is for the event to act as a springboard to a structured fundraising programme, increased public engagement and reputation-building efforts to keep the Bomb Factory’s doors open for the next ten years.
The role has potential to scale with the charity and would suit someone who is experienced and hands-on with development, a team player, willing and confident to contribute to decision-making and shape fundraising strategy.
Job title: Development Manager
Reporting to: Strategy Manager and regular liaison with Director, Head of Operations, Trustees
Hours: 3 days (21 hours) a week flexible between the hours of 9am and 6pm - to be agreed with the Manager
Length: 6 month contract (immediate start) with potential to be made permanent on a 2-day a week basis
Location: The role can be worked on a hybrid basis, with an office currently based in the Bomb Factory Holborn building. Applicants must be able to come to the London office at least one day per week
Salary: £35,000 FTE per annum (prorated for part time)
Job purpose
To plan and project manage the charity’s 10 year anniversary celebratory event to be delivered in October 2025 and to kick start the charity's fundraising prospects.
Specific responsibilities:
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Alongside the wider creative team, plan and project manage the 10 year anniversary celebratory event to be delivered in October 2025
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Contribute to strategic communications of telling our story and articulating the case for support
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With support from the team and building working relationships with Trustees and other key stakeholders, identify and cultivate supporter prospects for the event and future fundraising opportunities
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Lead on sponsorship and partnership opportunities for the event
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Set the charity up for success with systems and processes to underpin prospect cultivation
Responsibilities following the event, with potential to extend the contract:
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Building on the case for support - lead the research and design and initiate implementation of a fundraising strategy suitable for the charity
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Advise on and embed good practice around fundraising
Requirements
Essential:
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Significant experience of initiating and delivering impactful events
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Strong organisational skills including budgeting
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A self-starter, able to work in a small and dynamic organisation
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Be an active participant in the world of art and culture, accustomed to networking with a range of stakeholders
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Proven experience of developing and putting into practice fundraising strategies in a similar role, working with individual donors, partnerships, trusts & foundations or public funders
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A strategic thinker who can support the team to develop and communicate the Bomb Factory’s evolving role as a key organisation within the London arts ecosystem
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Confident in communicating through all types of media
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.