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Receptionist
We have an exciting front-of-house role where the reception is the first point of contact within a leading youth charity that helps shape the lives of young people.
Position: Receptionist
Location: Burnt Oak. HA8 0DT
Salary: £13.85 per hour.
Hours: Saturday 09:30-14:30
Tuesday 11:30-15:30
Wednesday 09:00-14:00
Thursday 12:30-15:30
Contract: Part-time
About the role:
This is an exciting front-of-house role. As receptionist you will be responsible for greeting every young person as they arrive and ensuring they leave safely. You will also be responsible for the reception area: ensuring young people enter the session smoothly; processing new members; directing phone calls and enquiries; maintaining the membership database efficiently; and carrying out regular communication.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining the reception area and provide a welcoming environment
- Ensure new members are welcomed and introduced to a member of the youth work team
- Overseeing in-depth database management, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and reporting to support operational needs
- Ensure Junior members leave sessions safely in the care of parents
- Ensure visitors comply with health and safety requirements and child protection/safeguarding procedures
- Deal with telephone enquiries, take and relay messages, screen, and direct calls
- Enter new members on to the membership database and collect entrance fees
- Ensure that any administration and paperwork is up to date
- Maintain the meeting room calendar
- Keep records up to date related to attendance, trips, events, and meetings
- Administer First Aid in line with procedures (if you are not currently First Aid-qualified, training will be provided)
About you:
To be successful in the role of Receptionist you will be a welcoming, professional, organised, proactive and positive individual, who is passionate about young people and the communities the youth zone serves. You will be someone with a clear ‘can do’ approach, committed to a growth mindset, eager to learn, and willing to take risks all for the benefit of supporting young people. You will demonstrate the organisation’s values through all you do and will commit to giving your best every session for young people.
You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in managing or supervising a reception desk or entrance point
- Working in a customer-facing environment and dealing with the public
- The ability to engage with all types of people from young people, community members, and colleagues to official visitors and Board Directors
- The ability to diffuse pressurised situations while remaining calm and in control
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail, thorough and organised
Although not essential previous experience of working with young people and a knowledge of the issues which affect them would be beneficial. As would experience of using a membership system or database.
The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The strength of the organisation is the diversity of its people, there is a huge value in different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We very much welcome previous experience working as a Front of House, Front Desk Receptionist, Front Office Coordinator, Front Desk, Front of House Team Member, Reception Administrator, Head Receptionist, etc. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
?? Temporary HR Advisor - Not-for-Profit | 3 Days per Week | Hybrid (1 Day/Week in Office)
Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a fantastic not-for-profit organisation to find an experienced Temporary HR Advisor to support their People & Culture team during a busy period of growth.
This is a true generalist role, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a smaller, fast-paced team. You'll be jumping into a warm, collaborative environment and making a real difference across the full employee lifecycle.
?? Key Focus Areas:
- Lead on recruitment coordination - from guiding managers to onboarding new hires
- Payroll admin - monthly updates, data management, and liaising with the provider
- Provide first-line HR advice across the team
- Support on HRIS, contracts, lifecycle processes, and ad hoc queries
- Be a steady hand for the team's shared inbox and internal stakeholders
? What We're Looking For:
- Solid generalist HR experience - ideally in a smaller or start-up environment
- Confident handling payroll data and liaising with providers
- Familiar with UK employment law & HR best practices
- Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector is a big plus
- Able to hit the ground running and manage your time well in a part-time role
?? The Role at a Glance:
- 21 hours/week
- £180-£200 per day (inside IR 35)
- Hybrid working: 1 day per week in Central London Office
- Contract: 4 months, Temporary, ASAP start
- Global remit - exposure to international HR matters
- Supportive, agile and values-led team
If you're an HR professional who loves rolling up their sleeves and supporting people-first organisations, I'd love to hear from you!
We are looking to start someone ASAP. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis which may lead to this vacancy to close early so please do apply and reach out to me ASAP on [email protected] for more details.
?? DM me or get in touch to apply.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Can you help us to support new dads and dads-to-be?
We are recruiting a Dad Matters Coordinator to help us reach more families in Brent. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with parenting experience to support new dads at a critical time in their parenting journey. The Dad Matters Coordinator will be passionate about supporting fathers to create strong secure bonds with their babies. You will have the compassion and skills to enable dads to have those difficult conversations, and talk about how they’re really feeling.
The Dad Matters Coordinator will deliver a range of universal and targeted interventions aimed at fathers in the First 1001 Days. You will support dads and other male carers with attachment and bonding, mental health and access to service. You will also work with professionals and perinatal services to ensure dads and male carers are engaged, supported and heard within clinical pathways. Additionally, you will help develop and run sessions with dads and will be at the forefront of growing our Dad Matters volunteering opportunities.
We are looking for someone who can build on our existing relationships in the borough and make a real impact on the mental health and wellbeing of new dads and dads-to-be.
The work requires a combination of field-based community engagement and training in Brent and regular days in the office in Barnet. You will need to travel regularly across the borough and be visible in the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Westminster.
£29,058.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* 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
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Enhanced Support Workers help to enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community, by providing flexible and individually tailored support.
The working pattern of this role are as follows: Combination of 5-day, 4-day, and 6-day work weeks, including weekends.
Shift times:
Early: 8am-4pm
Late: 2:30pm-10:30pm
What you'll do:
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support actions and capture outcomes in Support and Risk Management files.
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available.
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community especially the local mental health system to ensure that customers receive the best treatment available
* Lead on an area of specialism (e.g. , health and wellbeing) , build partnerships and develop internal and external opportunities for service-users in this area
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
* Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Flexible
* Open to feedback and self-development as well as thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
* Experience working in mental health
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.
Please see our website for full Job description
Join us in the fight against cancer.
The charity is an international leader in pioneering cancer research, changing lives through innovation, hope, and impact. They are an independent, international non-profit organisation dedicated to beating cancer through the advancement of cutting-edge research.
The organisation are seeking an ambitious Executive Director to lead the UK charity. With a focus on all types on cancer but especially the ones that are underfunded, like paediatric cancer, they fund pioneering scientific projects that accelerate the development of effective treatments.
Executive Director
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Circa £75,000
The Role
As Executive Director, you will set the strategic direction, drive high-impact initiatives, and lead a passionate team committed to changing the future of cancer treatment. You'll be the face of the charity, forging vital partnerships, growing income, and ensuring operational excellence.
What You'll Bring
- A hands-on and strategic leader with a proven track record of driving growth in the charity sector.
- Skilled team-builder with experience in leading small, high-performing teams toward clear goals and ambitious outcomes.
- A persuasive and results-driven fundraiser with success in securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.
- Financially and operationally astute, with relevant in budget oversight, governance, and compliance.
Why the charity?
You'll be part of a dedicated international community committed to pushing the boundaries of cancer research. Your leadership will have a direct impact on funding world-class science that changes and saves lives.
The charity actively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process where everyone feels supported, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can fully participate.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: 8th June
Interviews with Prospectus: 19th - 23rd June
Interviews with CRIS Cancer Foundation: Week commencing 30th June.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Charity
Urban Synergy is a social mobility charity on a mission to help 50,000 9-24 years increase their social mobility by 2027.
Our proven programmes inspire and mentor young people to increase their financial independence, social mobility and create happier, safer communities.
We believe in a world where no-one’s background ever holds them back.
Role Summary:
Are you a proactive, organised, and people-focused professional passionate about empowering young people? We’re looking for a passionate individual to join our team to connect schools, role models, and young people through our programmes. You will be involved in coordinating and facilitating our various programmes creating life-changing opportunities for the next generation. If you thrive on building relationships, delivering impactful events, and making a real difference, this role is for you.
Main Purpose of the Role
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Facilitate in-person and online events such as Career talks, speed mentoring, mock interviews, and corporate insight days
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Secure and recruit volunteers and manage communications and logistics for our school engagement events
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Ensure events run smoothly and provide a fulfilling inclusive experience for young people
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Support the planning and delivery of mentor training sessions and assist with ongoing mentor engagement
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Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and other internal tools
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Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organisational goals
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Build and manage positive relationships with schools, speakers, and volunteers
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Gather feedback from events to support continuous improvement and reporting
Skills Required
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Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience in event planning and hosting.
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Experience in facilitating training or workshops.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills:
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Experience working with schools, young people, or community organisations.
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Knowledge of mentoring programmes and youth development initiatives.
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Social media or marketing skills to promote events and engage participants.
Benefits
Hybrid Working
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ Youth Homelessness charity. We provide safe homes, mentoring, and support to ensure that no young person needs to choose between a safe home and being who they are. 24% of young people facing homelessness in the UK identify as LGBT (National Scoping of LGBT Youth Homelessness, akt, 2015) and 78% of LGBTQ+ young people cited an absence of family support (The LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness Report, akt, 2021). The charity was founded in 1989 and operates service centres in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and works online through a Digital Service to offer support to young people outside of our four office regions. akt works with over 800 vulnerable young people a year providing both face to face and online assistance.
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker to join our new Supported Housing Scheme in Lambeth, an LGBTQ+ supported housing service with six units for young people aged 18-21 years. The service is due to open in late May 2025 and is part of a three-year funded joint project with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association and Lambeth Council. The role is part of the Services team and is supervised by the Supported Housing Manager. Other members of the team include another part time Housing Support Worker and a part-time Youth Engagement Coordinator.
Please note this is a part time vacancy working 17.5 hours per week. The pro rata salary for hours worked is £15,257.50 (£30,515 full time equivalent). Hours will be worked on a Week A / Week B rota basis, Monday to Sunday between 10am and 8pm.
Job Summary
In this role you will be responsible for supporting residents to reach their goals and aspirations and move on to independent living. This will involve:
- Supporting young people – building positive and affirming relationships, co-producing holistic strengths-based support plans, coaching and supporting young people with independent living skills and providing them with advice, guidance and support.
- Safeguarding and risk management – working in partnership with Social Services to support young people to keep themselves safe, attending strategy meetings and implementing associated action plans, creating and upkeeping evidence-based risk management plans.
- Service delivery and development – record keeping contributing to KPI tracking, contributing to the development of best practice around supporting LGBTQ+ young people across Lambeth, ensuring young people’s experiences and voices are centred with an emphasis on co-production.
- Partnership working – championing and prioritising residents’ intersectional needs, partnership work with young people and key partner agencies to support young people to achieve their goals.
- Case recording and information management – accurate and timely updating of records, maintaining high standards of safeguarding, protecting personal and confidential information.
- Property and Housing management – creating a safe, welcoming and psychologically informed home environment for young people, where their safety and wellbeing is at the centre of everything you do, and their LGBTQ+ identities are celebrated.
More details about the job role and staff benefits can be found in the job information document attached to this vacancy.
Application deadline: midnight (11.59pm) on Monday 19th May 2025
Interviews: Monday 26th May 2025
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a passionate and empathetic individual who has the skills, knowledge and experience in coordinating casework and undertaking reporting of data to stakeholders. The IPO will undertake and be responsible for a range of administrative functions to advance and simply casework flow under the Sub-Regional Immigration Advice Service (SIAS) project. The IPO must have the ability to communicate effectively with referring agencies and stakeholders on a regular basis. The IPO will organise and present data to funders and others on behalf of NKLC. The IPO would have a good general understanding of Legal Aid casework, and the regulatory obligations set by the SRA and IAA.
The IPO will work closely with the Immigration Supervising Solicitor (ISS), Director and general admin team to progress and maintain the SIAS project. The IPO will manage referrals, liaise with the immigration team, and undertake a variety of administrative functions to maintain and resolve associated issues within the immigration department. Where appropriate, the IPO will arrange appointments, attend triage sessions off-site and liaise with referring agencies to ensure that caseworkers can advance casework as efficiently as possible.
Whilst the post is open to all, we are particularly keen to attract candidates who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented by the law and who have experienced some of the issues many of our client’s face.
How to Apply
To apply for the post, please email your CV with a detailed statement of no more than 1000 words to demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification Criteria and Specific Details section. You must cover all sections of the Specification in the same order.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and employment will be subject to DBS clearance. This role is not open for Job Share
Closing date for applications:
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be initially contacted by email. If you have not received a response within 7 days of submission, please assume your application was un
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as an Adult Learning Tutor (ESOL)- a community-guided organisation, with an ambitious and exciting vision, in the heart of Portobello, West London.
Westway Trust is a charity located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning.
We are particularly interested in applications from enthusiastic, qualified and experienced teachers who are committed to enhancing the lives of people in our community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ESOL Tutor to design and deliver high quality learner-centered teaching and assessment experiences to our adult learners from pre-entry level up to level 1, whilst supporting the Adult and Community Learning Manager to achieve the Trust’s strategic objectives.
This is a sessional term-time role. Working hours will be discussed and agreed at the interview stage.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Teaching
- Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met.
- Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly.
- Develop and deliver consistently engaging and interactive sessions, utilising a variety of teaching techniques and materials to enhance learners’ understanding and engagement with the subject/topic.
- Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement.
- Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development.
Administration
- To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students.
- Maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines.
- Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff.
- Providing feedback on appropriate documentation for example observation, IQA reports etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Proven successful track record of planning and delivering high quality teaching of accredited and non-accredited provision in a relevant subject and at appropriate level(s).
- Experience of teaching adult learners of mixed abilities and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role.
- Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work.
- Experience of assessing and recording progress, both in accredited and non-accredited learning and supporting learners.
- Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.
Desirable
- Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system.
- Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers.
- The ability to speak another language.
Qualifications:
Essential
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification such as CELTA, DELTA or TESOL or
- A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET)
- A minimum GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free eye test voucher
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
The application deadline is Friday 7 March when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.





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Are you a skilled legal professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? As Legal Counsel at The King’s Trust, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance across the organisation while providing expert legal guidance on contracts, intellectual property, data protection, and charity law. Working closely with teams across the Trust, you’ll help manage legal risk, support key decision-making, and ensure our mission is delivered with integrity and confidence. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based on a 21-hour/3 day week.
This is a dynamic and influential position where you’ll review and negotiate contracts, oversee regulatory compliance, and lead on legal policies that impact young people and the communities we serve. You’ll also mentor and develop a Legal Adviser, ensuring a high standard of legal support across the organisation. If you’re a passionate legal expert with a strong background in commercial, charity, and data protection law, and you’re looking for a meaningful challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us at The King’s Trust and be part of a team that empowers young people, champions best practices, and upholds the highest legal and ethical standards. Apply today to make your impact!
For more information, please click here for the job description.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Officer
£33,000 - £38,000 plus
Reports to: Senior Events Manager (Cancer Grand Challenges)
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 18 May 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: 2 stage process, competency-based questions + a task related to the role.
Interview date: 27/28 May 1st stage, 4 June 2nd Stage
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Grand Challenges are looking for a proactive and organised events professional to join the team, working closely with the Events Lead and the Operations Team to develop and deliver an ever-growing calendar of events and scientific meetings.
About the team
Cancer Grand Challenges is a global funding initiative founded in 2020 by the two largest funders of cancer research in the world: Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US ().
Cancer Grand Challenges builds on the success of CRUK's Grand Challenge that launched in 2015 - to date we have committed in excess of c$400m to fund 16 interdisciplinary teams, and our portfolio now includes over 1200 researchers and collaborators across 16 countries. We recently launched our fifth call for applications to address seven new challenges, and we are thinking about what the next decade for the initiative will look like. So, this is an exciting time to join the team.
In this varied role, you'll support the delivery of conferences, such as our Future Leaders Conference held annually in Europe, specifically aimed at early careers researchers to aid with networking and careers advice. You'll also support larger events such as CGC Sumit, our annual flagship event. This huge four-day event is used to review each of the funded teams' progress towards solving their challenge The main summit consists of 2.5 days of programming with team presentations, keynote speakers and expert panel discussions.
As an Events Officer, you don't need to come from a science background and we are open in terms of the types of events you have organised previously. As long as you come with strong project management experience and are used to a busy and fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
When you work at Cancer Grand Challenges, you'll be employed by Cancer Research UK.
What will I be doing?
Support the team in delivering a range of international events;
Manage a scientific conference from development to delivery
Maintain and update the annual calendar of Cancer Grand Challenges events;
Manage the events inbox and reply to all queries in a timely and helpful manner;
Lead on attendee management, including tracking RSVPs, booking accommodation and managing queries;
Lead on the creation of materials for events planning, digital and printed content (non-scientific) and briefing and evaluations;
Manage all team processes relating to procurement of venues and suppliers for events including financial processing.
What are you looking for?
Experience of co-ordinating and delivering meetings/conferences;
Extremely well organised with the ability to co-ordinate multiple projects, conflicting priorities, working under pressure and to tight timescales;
Excellent attendee management, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage data from various sources;
Proactive in achieving results, capable of solving problems and responding positively to new opportunities and challenges;
Confident and practical attitude, with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and contribute towards the team's collective success;
Excellent communication skills - verbal, non-verbal and written to build good relationships with the internal and external stakeholders;
Strong negotiating and influencing skills to support the delivery of the project;
You may be required to travel and stay away from home (c3-5 times per year)
Physical activity is required to support with event set up
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
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Temporary HR Advisor - Not-for-Profit | 3 Days per Week | Hybrid (1 Day/Week in Office)
Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a fantastic not-for-profit organisation to find an experienced Temporary HR Advisor to support their People & Culture team during a busy period of growth.
This is a true generalist role, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a smaller, fast-paced team. You'll be jumping into a warm, collaborative environment and making a real difference across the full employee lifecycle.
Key Focus Areas:
- Lead on recruitment coordination - from guiding managers to onboarding new hires
- Payroll admin - monthly updates, data management, and liaising with the provider
- Provide first-line HR advice across the team
- Support on HRIS, contracts, lifecycle processes, and ad hoc queries
- Be a steady hand for the team's shared inbox and internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For:
- Solid generalist HR experience - ideally in a smaller or start-up environment
- Confident handling payroll data and liaising with providers
- Familiar with UK employment law & HR best practices
- Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector is a big plus
- Able to hit the ground running and manage your time well in a part-time role
?? The Role at a Glance:
- 21 hours/week
- £180-£200 per day (inside IR 35)
- Hybrid working: 1 day per week in Central London Office
- Contract: 4 months, Temporary, ASAP start
- Global remit - exposure to international HR matters
- Supportive, agile and values-led team
If you're an HR professional who loves rolling up their sleeves and supporting people-first organisations, I'd love to hear from you!
We are looking to start someone ASAP. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis which may lead to this vacancy to close early so please do apply and reach out to me ASAP on [email protected] for more details.
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
The External Relations (ER) department includes private fundraising, marketing & communications and advocacy. ER’s goal is to mobilize external audiences to raise funding to meet core organization needs deliver programs that support our clients to recover and gain control of their lives; influence policy changes to improve outcomes for our clients; and build and grow our global brand.
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team plays a vital role in supporting ER to advance our ambitious global strategy. The FP&A team (1) is a strategic finance partner to leadership and ER teams (2) leads revenue modelling and budget development (3) provide insights and analysis to support decision making on funding decisions and critical initiatives. ER’s FP&A team sits within the Business Operations and Analytics unit, the backbone of the ER department which provides best-in-class strategy, financial planning, analytics, and operational support. The FP&A Senior Analyst will also be an integral part of IRC’s broader Finance organization. The Senior Analyst, FP&A, will be assigned a portfolio of ER teams. This role requires strong project management, the ability to drive projects from end to end, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the commitment to deliver high quality results at a fast pace
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead financial planning, reporting and analysis projects, with minimal supervision
- Build and maintain robust revenue and expense models
- Generate insights on performance, track progress and identify risks and opportunities to meet target
- Provide strategic decision making support on critical initiatives, including the development of business cases
- Develop a strong command of data and systems that enable FP&A delivery (e.g. Power BI, Integra, Salesforce)
- Produce high-quality deliverables (often spreadsheets, decks, memos, and analysis) with little re-work required
- Confidently present analysis and recommendations to global leaders to facilitate decision-making and alignment
- Collaborate closely with global senior leaders, building trusted relationships, making recommendations that account for their needs, and influencing them to act
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
- **Bachelors Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics or Business
- Solutions-oriented and ability to drive tasks and projects independently
- Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time-management skills – proven ability to prioritize against simultaneous demands and deliver at a fast pace
- **Strong analytical skills – analyze, interpret, and translate quantitative data into actionable insights
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills – breakdown complex problems
- **Advance command of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint, PowerQuery
- Experience with cloud-based planning tools (Salesforce), PowerBI and ERP systems is desirable
Experience:
·**Considerable experience in budgeting/ financial analysis/ performance tracking
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Hybrid – Once per week in the London office
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum (3 days over winter break), interest-free season ticket loans, 2 volunteering days per year, 2 wellbeing days per year.
We have a great opportunity for a Head of Fundraising working for the fantastic City Year UK (CYUK), an empowering youth charity. This is an exciting chance to grow the fundraising team, focused on securing funding from corporates, foundations and trusts. This role will report to the Director of Development and External Relations (DEE) and will work directly with the SLT.
As part of this exciting role, you will support and implement fundraising goals to sustain and grow CYUK, line manage the Development Team, and lead on new business opportunities, securing long-term financial prospects.
To be successful as the Head of Fundraising, you will need:
- Extensive experience working in a fundraising environment and demonstrable experience of developing and securing five to six-figure corporate partnerships
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and presentation skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
- Experience in managing fundraising income budgets, forecasting and financial planning
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call or email your interest along with your CV.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Charity People are working with the brilliant Florence Nightingale Foundation, to find a Head of Fundraising. This is a newly formed permanent role, marking a pivotal moment in the Charity's history, and will be crucial in the organisation securing sustainable, long term funding, building exciting new partnerships and raise the profile of our work amongst key stakeholders.
Inspired by the work of Florence Nightingale, The Foundation is a voice for the nursing and midwifery profession, enabling nurses and midwives, in the UK and internationally, to develop and extend their knowledge and skills to meet the changing needs of patient, health, and care today and the future.
The Florence Nightingale Foundation's focus is on improving health, clinical outcomes and patient experience, through building nursing and midwifery leadership capacity and capability. They also work to convene and support nurses and midwives to shape the health and care policy agenda, and create a future where nursing and midwifery perspectives are valued and policies are informed by the professions' evidence, expertise and needs.
Salary: £56,704 per annum
Location: Hybrid working with 2-days per week in their London office (SE1)
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme employer contributions of between 7.5% and 10%
- A Team FNF development programme including an allowance of ½ a day per month for personal/professional development.
About The Role
The Florence Nightingale Foundation is looking for an ambitious Head of Fundraising to shape and drive its income generation strategy, build on existing relationships, and explore new avenues for growth. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or bringing years of experience, you'll have the freedom to innovate with potential to grow new income streams for the Charity.
As this is a new role, they want to be guided by an experienced individual, who can take ownership of their strategy, and communicate their own vision and plans for fundraising clearly, effectively, and with genuine passion for their work, and help move the Florence Nightingale Foundation into a new era of income generation, growth, and greater impact.
About You
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in building new and strategic funding partnerships across multiple income streams
- Strategic thinking, with the ability to identify new opportunities and build creative appeals and cases for support
- Previous track record of achieving fundraising success
- Strong leadership and management skills, with good attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A natural ability to network and build new relationships
If this Head of Fundraising role inspires you to make that next move in your career then please contact to request a job pack.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.