Development project manager jobs in central bedfordshire, buckinghamshire
About the role:
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to lead a meaningful life. If you're someone who brings energy, resilience and a genuine commitment to making change happen, then this role offers a chance to turn those qualities into lasting impact. As part of our Complex Needs Accommodation Services in Islington you’ll be part of a team dedicated to supporting individuals who face significant challenges and who are ready to take their next steps toward stability and independence.
Working alongside the Regional Services Manager and Team Manager, you'll take on a specialist role focused on clients with complex support needs linked to high-risk offending behaviour (MAPPA Level 2 & 3), mental and physical health issues, and substance use. You’ll build trusted relationships, support clients to reduce their risk of reoffending, and help them access the services they need, from mental health and medical care to pathways out of homelessness. Your work will not only promote social inclusion and greater independence for each individual, but also directly contribute to creating safer, stronger communities.
Joining SHP means becoming part of one of London’s most progressive homelessness prevention charities - a place where your ideas, growth and career development are actively supported. You'll be surrounded by people who care deeply about what they do, and who know that by working together, we can change lives.
The working rota for this post is Monday-Friday (no weekend shifts) and a mixture of earlies (8am - 3.30pm) & lates (3pm - 1.30pm.)
About you:
- Previous experience of working with offenders and/or people with complex support needs.
- The ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes utilising your knowledge of the health, social care and criminal justice sector.
- A flexible, innovative and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage and challenging client group, is also required.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 24th August at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 10th and Friday 12th August at SHP service in Islington
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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Details:
Salary: £36,548 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. We would like this role to come into the office in London one day a week, when most of the team are likely to be in. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, either in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location). We also encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based
Benefits:
- 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to Apply: CV and supporting statement
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025
Interview dates: Tuesday 2 and /or Wednesday 3 September 2025. In person at our London office, or virtual.
We’ll send some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information:
Oversee the success of our Networks and Groups for staff from hospices across the UK, ensuring they remain coordinated, consistent and informed by experts and evidence.
Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across the charity, to help deliver plan and deliver these virtual groups, which involve multiple hospice staff and external stakeholders across different subject areas.
Deliver and grow our integral Big Conversations series, which brings the hospice sector together on the biggest issues of the day.
We’re looking for someone who takes a consistent project management approach to leading virtual networks and large online meetings/webinars. Building strong internal and external relationships will be vital.
You might be working in the charity sector already, or bring strong technical experience delivering virtual events or online membership networks from other sectors. You don’t need to have a background in healthcare.
You’ll join a close, 16-strong Programmes Team at Hospice UK, made up of experienced clinicians, sector-leading project and event managers, and specialists in evidence and research. We work together and alongside external experts, to design and deliver evidence-based programmes, projects and events, which help hospices provide the very best care in their communities.
At Hospice UK the job title for this role is Network Manager. In other organisations this role might be called Virtual Events Manager or Membership Events Manager.
More information about the role and team can be found in the candidate information pack (available on our website to download)
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents by 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025.
- Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
- A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download
- A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download
We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.
Closing date for applications: by 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The Interim Finance Manager will be a key member of our Finance team so we are looking for a hardworking and supportive team player who has a passion for our mission and for figures to join us on a fixed-term contract until the end of May 2026. The Finance Manager joins War Child at an exciting time, as we are growing and will therefore be expected to work on projects to ensure that the right changes are made line with the growth of our organisation.
The Interim Finance Manager is expected to support the Senior Finance Manager and Finance & IT Director in the continued development and implementation of War Child’s overriding financial management and reporting framework and financial policies. You will be supporting the Senior Finance Manager to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial information in UK
The Interim Finance Manager will also play a pivotal role in supporting with projects such as updating our month end processes and management accounts reporting and supporting with changes to our payments process.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for.
- Significant relevant experience in finance roles and able to evidence management accounting and reconciliation experience.
- AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant
- Familiar with a range of computerised accounts packages (Unit 4 /Agresso would be an advantage)
- A highly experienced and competent user of MS Excel and other MS Office packages.
- Committed to ensuring financial management best practice.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to work with individuals from different cultures.
- Proactive, willing and able to take the initiative on a regular basis.
- Problem solving approach and able to contribute towards a culture of continuous improvement.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead, to work well under pressure and manage priorities to meet deadlines in a changing and challenging environment whilst making effective decisions.
- Flexible and willing to support others at times when particular organisational priorities take precedence.
At War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, hybrid working and compressed hours.
We’re ideally looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, but we’re flexible for the right person.
Please note that on occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
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About the role:
At the heart of Camden’s mission to end rough sleeping, the Gray's Inn Road project offers short-stay accommodation for 16 individuals experiencing some of the most challenging periods in their lives. Funded by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Greater London Authority, and delivered in partnership with One Housing Group and Camden Council, this service plays a pivotal role in ensuring rough sleeping in Camden is not only rare but brief and not repeated. Residents typically stay between three to six months, during which time the focus is on creating pathways into safe, sustainable housing and renewed independence.
You’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, psychologically informed support. You’ll work closely with clients facing overlapping challenges including homelessness, poor physical and mental health, substance use, trauma and histories with the criminal justice system. With your own caseload, you’ll conduct in-depth assessments, build tailored support plans and facilitate interventions that reflect the needs, strengths and aspirations of each person. Every day brings new opportunities to connect people with education, training or employment, to help them rebuild practical life skills, and to foster progress towards long-term goals.
This is a role where no two days are the same, and the impact you’ll make is tangible. From supporting someone through a housing move to witnessing the first steps towards recovery or reconnection. You’ll work alongside a wide range of services including Camden Routes off the Streets, Inroads, Connect Forward and the Adult Pathway, as well as contribute to the operational running of the service and uphold high standards in safety and compliance. At SHP, you’ll be part of an organisation that values learning and growth, offering you access to high-quality training, reflective practice and real opportunities to progress your career. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that believes in people’s potential and in your ability to help unlock it.
Please note: We have three vacancies available, two permanent and one fixed term until 31st March 2026 (possibility of extension or permanent depending on circumstances.)
About you:
- The ability to assist individuals who face multiple disadvantages to identify their personal goals and guide them through the process of change.
- Managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
- Knowledge of financial support available to clients to ensure income maximisation, rent payment, and increased financial resilience.
- Understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when delivering trauma informed support. This includes demonstrating a non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged / complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
- Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 24th August at midnight
Interview date: Monday 1st September online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager
Location: Hybrid (or fully remote will also be considered)
Department: Finance
Reports to: Head of Finance
Job Type: Part-Time 3.5 days (26.25 hours per week)
All Nations Christian College has been leading the way in cross-cultural mission training for over 60 years. We provide a flexible undergraduate programme validated by The Open University, alongside specialist short courses and a well-established postgraduate programme for mission leaders. Based in the UK, Hertfordshire, we are an independent, evangelical, interdenominational Bible college welcoming students from all over the world. Our mission is to serve the global church by training disciples of Jesus Christ for mission in a multicultural world.
About the Role
We are seeking a diligent and faithful Finance Reporting Manager to join our team in stewarding the financial resources of the organisation. This role plays a key part in supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and wise resource management in line with our Christian values and mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full support to the Head of Finance, especially in the preparation of year-end annual statutory accounts for the College and Trading Company including the audit.
- Assist in producing monthly management accounts for the College and Trading Company.
- Support the preparation of the annual financial data return as required by the Office for Students.
- Supervise the management of cash flow to ensure financial sustainability and accountability.
- Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission annual returns, Corporation Tax, and ONS returns.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes across all courses, ensuring each has a minimum viable number for financial planning.
- Produce detailed product-level profit and loss statements for all courses.
- Prepare financial reports for specific projects and funds, including fund accounting and pricing of courses.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on cashflows, budgets, and forecasts.
- Contribute to regulatory and management reporting requirements.
- Regularly review budgets against actuals and update forecasts in collaboration with budget holders.
- Reconcile service contracts such as catering to ensure appropriate use of funds.
- Oversee the ledgers and follow up on debtor balances as necessary, ensuring good stewardship of resources.
- Proactive in continuous improvements across the finance function.
- Provide support and coaching to the Finance Assistant, encouraging their growth and development.
- Offer flexible support across the finance team, including assisting with payroll and VAT returns as needed.
- Provide cover for the Head of Finance when required.
- Provide cover for other roles in the Finance team.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in financial reporting and budgeting
- Knowledge of UK charity accounting and compliance regulations
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to lead and support others within a finance team
- Competence in Excel and financial systems
- A commitment to the values and ethos of a Christian organisation
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity or education sector
- Understanding of Office for Students financial reporting
- Experience of project accounting
- A heart for service and a calling to support Christian ministry through financial stewardship
Benefits
· Salary of £39,930 pro rata per annum
· Employer pension contributions of 8%. A salary sacrifice scheme option is also available.
· Life Assurance of three times salary
· Employee Assistance Programme
· 30 days holiday per annum pro rata plus bank holidays (excluding the May bank holidays) plus the days the College is closed between Christmas and New Year.
· Free, freshly prepared lunch at the College on your working days if on site
Other Information
§ This role is located at our site in Ware, Hertfordshire (hybrid, or fully remote will also be considered).
§ It is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.
§ All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment and staff will be required to be checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
§ If you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR.
§ Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To cultivate biblically rooted, hope-filled and culturally relevant engagement with God's mission by training and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ





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Are you a recent graduate passionate about social justice and looking to make a real impact?
Join a small, dedicated team at C4WS Homeless Project and help support people experiencing homelessness with dignity and compassion.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the homelessness sector and contribute to a grassroots organisation making a tangible difference in Camden.
About the Role
We’re looking for a flexible, compassionate and organised Project Worker to join us from October. You’ll support our Winter Night Shelter, assist with guest services and casework, and lead on communications through social media and newsletters.
This varied role offers a unique insight into frontline homelessness work, while building skills in project delivery, volunteer management, and digital content creation.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Staffing 2 evening shelter shifts per week (Nov–Apr)
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Supporting volunteers and guests during shelter operations
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Assisting guests with appointments and move-on support
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Managing bookings for showers, laundry, and wellbeing sessions
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Running C4WS social media accounts and producing content
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Providing admin and reporting support to the team
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Helping with community programmes and practical logistics
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
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A recent graduate (any discipline) with a strong interest in homelessness or community work
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Friendly and empathetic, with great communication skills
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Organised and reliable – able to juggle tasks in a small, busy team
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Confident using social media professionally
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Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as part of a rota
Desirable:
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Experience working or volunteering with vulnerable adults
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Knowledge of housing/homelessness issues
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Creative skills for digital or print content
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Driving licence (helpful but not essential)
Why Join Us?
At C4WS, you’ll be more than just a team member – you’ll be part of a mission-driven community. We offer a supportive environment, varied responsibilities, and the chance to work directly with people at a pivotal moment in their lives.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9th September at midday.
Interviews will be conducted on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September in person, at our offices in Euston.
C4WS Homeless Project is rooted in Christian values. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and beliefs who are happy to work respectfully within our ethos.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of homelessness.
C4WS Homeless Project exists to support those without a home to rebuild their lives.



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Job summary:
We are looking for an experienced Designer to lead Product and Service Development priorities from our growing Design and Innovation Team at BookTrust.
The Designer, Product and Service Development will lead on activating the key design priorities that have come out of our new strategy. The successful candidate will need to be a multiskilled, ambidextrous designer who can apply human-centered design approaches to online and offline products/services and design end-to-end experiences.
We’re looking for someone with a track record of working with multiple functional teams to design brilliant products and/or services and who has hands-on, practical design experience.
The successful candidate would be involved in projects such as; developing a new group storytelling offer, setting up new co-design cohorts and experimenting with approaches, leading the definition of a new age range product for our early years subscription Story Explorers.
Key Deliverables include
- Lead the design of new products or re-fresh our existing products using design thinking/human-centered approaches. This may include a variety of types of online and offline products incl digital touchpoints and content, in person experiences, resources and books, engagement and training.
- Work with our Research & Impact team to establish a robust design learning approach, that supports us to make rapid progress in designing and delivering new or improved products.
- Work closely with our supply chain, IT, digital, books and content teams to develop prototypes and pilots that will test and refine our product offerings.
- Build strong relationships and influence at all levels and across multidisciplinary teams
- Support the transfer of new/re-developed products into business as usual by engaging and briefing key delivery teams and maintaining oversight of the product.
- Create excellent documentation including concept boards and low fidelity prototypes, process maps, ecosystem maps, journey maps and design briefs to enable product design.
- Work with the relevant D&I team lead to make sure design work aligns to the strategic plan and ambition.
Key Experiences Include
- Has strong practical experience of using design thinking or human centered design approaches to develop new or improve existing products and services (at least 3 years)
- Has an understanding of and experience working across the end-to-end design lifecycle from creating hypotheses, research, synthesising, ideation, prototyping, testing, and iterating.
- Has good workshop design and facilitation skills and can get the best out of cross-functional teams.
- Can adapt their approach to suit different stakeholders and working styles – values progress over perfection.
- Is excited by joining a changing team and transforming organisation.
- Is comfortable doing user testing and research as part of their design work.
- Can execute prototypes and pilots, drawing on cross-organisational skills and expertise.
- Is experienced in designing products that are online, offline or a combination of the two.
- Has worked in or with an operationally complex organisation/business and is adept at balancing different perspectives and designing to meet a variety of ‘business needs’ as well as user needs.
- Knows that brilliant collaboration is at the heart of design.
- Experience in using systems such as Miro
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Are you passionate about using your financial skills to make a global impact? At Emerging Leaders, we believe in unlocking potential and empowering individuals to lead themselves out of poverty. As our Finance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of an organisation that delivers life-changing training across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. You’ll work closely with a diverse, values-driven team and contribute directly to our mission of transforming lives through leadership, financial literacy, and purpose-driven action. This flexible, part-time role offers autonomy, meaning, and the chance to do work that truly matters.
We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) with financial management, audit, book-keeping and project-based accounting experience. Familiarity with charity finance or international development would be an asset, or this could be the role to enable you to move in to that sector. If you are a team player, proactive and detailed-orientated but also keen on the big picture we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will be on a rolling basis, early applications are encouraged.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter or introductory video explaining your suitability for this role.
If you are providing a video, include a link in the body of the message instead of attaching the video file (see job description document for additional details).
Applications deadline is Monday 18th August , 2025 at 17:00 hrs (BST). Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged
Unlocking the potential of people in vulnerable communities by empowering them with the mindsets, motivation and skills to flourish
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Business Development Manager
Remote working
£24,000 - £27,000 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £40,000 - £45,000 pa)
21 hours per week
Permanent, part-time
As Business Development Manager for our Community Services will focus and lead on:
· Analysing and unlocking opportunities for new business
· Implementing business development plans
· Supporting with getting new funding and bringing services to fruition
You will be responsible for identifying and building partnerships with NHS Trusts, Audiology Departments and ICBs to secure funding and expand our RNID Near You services across the UK. You’ll work closely with internal teams to develop business cases, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure the successful launch of new RNID Near You contracts.
What you'll be doing
· Identify and build relationships with potential funders such as NHS Foundation Trusts, Audiology Departments, and ICBs to support service expansion.
· Collaborate with the Bids and Tender Manager to secure funding and develop compelling business cases for new RNID Near You services.
· Implement business development plans in partnership with Heads of Operations, supporting various workstreams and projects.
· Analyse and evaluate new service opportunities, contributing to a pipeline of potential contracts and making strategic recommendations.
· Ensure delivery of growth targets, including the opening of at least four new service contracts per financial year in line with RNID’s multi-year plan.
You will be a commercially minded professional with proven business development expertise specifically within the health sector, particularly in securing new contracts and driving service growth. You’ll bring a strategic mindset and ability to spot and seize opportunities through partnerships and projects. Your excellent relationship-building and communication skills will enable you to craft compelling proposals that resonate with stakeholders. A collaborative team player, you’ll thrive on bringing people together to achieve shared goals, and you’ll be motivated by purpose, with a strong understanding, or willingness to learn, about deaf culture and the communities we support.
RNID Near You is our national community-based service run by trained volunteers which offers:
· a hearing check and information on how to book a full hearing test.
· basic hearing aid repairs, cleaning, and advice on using hearing aids.
· information on hearing aids, hearing loss, tinnitus, and related issues, including emotional and practical peer support from volunteers with lived experience.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 17 August 2025
Interviews: 4 September 2025
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
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GUCE Project Manager Role
Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy supplies. Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see local communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all. We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.
We are seeking a Project Manager for two days a week, to help develop the opportunities that are forthcoming. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in project management to join our small but expanding team. The Project Manager for Community Energy will be responsible for converting opportunities for local renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects into reality. They will take projects from concept, through funding and construction to management.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Deliver new potential projects, such as opportunities with Watford industrial units:
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Work with technical specialists to assess the energy needs of the community, including energy demand, infrastructure, and renewable energy potential (solar, wind, biomass, etc.).
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Identify and engage stakeholders (local authorities, local organisations, energy providers, and residents).
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For new and existing projects:
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Develop and monitor an overall plan to realise projects including timelines, budgets, resources and risk management strategies in conjunction with the Development Officer / Project teams.
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Manage share offers.
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Communication with potential local investors.
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Manage paperwork.
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Ensure the projects are realised rather than remaining just good ideas.
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Work with others to manage cross-functional teams, including installers, contractors, and local community leaders.
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Coordinate with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and partners to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
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Foster a collaborative environment with all project team members.
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Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring all costs are tracked, controlled, and aligned with available funding.
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Work in partnership with the installer to oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary for the project.
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Track the progress of energy projects against objectives, milestones, and KPIs (key performance indicators).
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Regularly report to stakeholders, funding agencies, and community members on project status and outcomes in collaboration with Project teams and Comms.
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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
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Skills & Experience
Required
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Attitude: The successful candidate will be a self-starter with enthusiasm, flexibility, and motivation.
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Project Management: Strong skills in planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
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Communication: Ability to effectively communicate energy topics to diverse audiences, including community members, government officials, and technical teams.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work with various stakeholders, from community members to local authorities and private companies.
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Problem Solving: Creative thinking to address local challenges with regards to renewable energy projects.
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Diversity: A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
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Commitment or interest in sustainability.
Desirable:
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Technical Knowledge: Understanding of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
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Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant policies, regulations, and funding mechanisms in the energy sector.
Experience:
Experience in community engagement and project management is key, with that in renewable energy projects desirable.
In this role, the project manager serves as a bridge between technical experts, local communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring that energy solutions are not only sustainable and innovative but also beneficial and accessible to all involved.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Pro-rated salary for 2 days per week, £13,000 to £19,000 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.
Hours: 2 days per week (15 hours). The working hours can be flexible.
Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.
You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.
Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.
There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides.
Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.
Reporting to: John Bell, Chair
Start date: As soon as possible
Equal Opportunities
We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job.
Closing date:
19.8.2025 by 23:30
If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please email via the address on the GUCE website.
Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project
Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Teacher Development Trust’s (TDT) vision is to see a thriving culture of professional growth in every school, helping teachers thrive and children succeed. Following a recent rebrand and the launch of a full-funnel sales and marketing strategy, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Marketing Manager to join our values-driven charity on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract to drive lead generation and nurture campaigns at an exciting time in our growth.
This is a fully remote role, working as part of a well connected and collaborative team dedicated to helping school leaders build stronger schools through effective professional development. The successful application will be a confident, experienced marketeer with hands on experience of email campaign and event management, preferably in the charity sector but this is not essential. A part time contract may be considered and availability from September would be an advantage.
We believe that diversity is a strength, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our team and strive to create a fair and equitable hiring process.
Role Overview
Following a recent rebrand and the launch of a full-funnel sales and marketing strategy, Teacher Development Trust are looking for an experienced and proactive Marketing Manager to join our values-driven education charity on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
You will lead key delivery areas of the marketing function, focusing on planning, running and evaluating effective, segmented email campaigns, creating compelling assets, building trust through social proof and coordinating our presence at events. This role is hands-on, delivery-focused, and designed to help accelerate our reach and engagement with schools, partners, and the wider education sector in both the short and longer term. Generating quality leads and nurturing to conversion is the objective. The ability to apply previous marketing experience with confidence at pace is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Email Campaign Management
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Design and implement segmented email marketing campaigns that generate leads and drive nurture, conversion and engagement
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Collaborate with the wider team on content planning and audience targeting to support both brand and programme recruitment campaigns
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Monitor and report on performance; continuously test and improve subject lines, content, and CTAs and improve MQL generation and quality
Social Proof & Case Study Development
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Identify and secure testimonials, quotes, and stories from partners and participants
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Create and manage a bank of social proof materials to support sales and marketing campaigns
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Collaborate with delivery and research teams to gather impactful data and insights
Event Marketing
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Plan and coordinate TDT’s presence at national and regional events
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Manage pre-event promotion and post-event follow-up to support lead generation
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Coordinate logistics and event materials in collaboration with relevant colleagues
Campaign & Asset Development
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Lead the creation of on-brand marketing assets (e.g. brochures, presentations, case studies, leaflets, reports)
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Work with internal and external content creators to maintain high visual and editorial standards
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Ensure consistent brand tone and alignment across all materials
Collaboration & Coordination
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Work closely with the Director of Partnerships & Impact and other colleagues to ensure alignment with strategic goals
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Coordinate effectively with colleagues in Partnerships & Impact Team, Design & Delivery Team, and Operations Team to ensure a seamless customer journey
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Support the School Engagement Manager and Marketing and Recruitment Officer with content and campaign execution, including back up support for wordpress and social media
Who We're Looking For
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Proven experience in a marketing or communications role, ideally within a purpose-led or education-focused organisation, is essential
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Strong content and asset creation skills, confident briefing designers and writers as needed
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Experience co-ordinating, planning and running multi-touch, concurrent email marketing campaigns (Mailchimp, HubSpot, GMass or similar)
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Excellent organisational and project management skills; comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
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Ability to build relationships across teams and with external partners
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Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of projects from start to finish
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Bonus: experience with events and content production in a nonprofit or education setting
Why Work With Us?
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You’ll be joining a values-driven organisation at a pivotal moment in its growth journey
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You’ll play a key role in delivering high-impact work that supports educators and schools
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You’ll have a high level of ownership and autonomy, with the support of a small, collaborative team
Application Deadline: 20th August 2025
Online Interviews: 26th & 27th August 2025
Our client is a pan-London youth charity and registered housing provider, aiming to empower young people and transform communities by providing the resources and support that beneficiaries need to thrive. Our client is now looking for a passionate, and dedicated Youth Work Development Manager to oversee a broad range of youth-focused services across London.
This is a crucial role within our client’s youth team and is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in the sector. As Youth Work Development Manager you will oversee and develop the day to day running of all services for young people aged 11- 25, with a focus on those facing disadvantage. Services range from sports-related activities, employability services and school-based projects. You will oversee a small team of 5 frontline staff, ensuring that your team are suitably supported so that they can then deliver the highest quality of support to young people. Your role will also focus on developing and implementing new services, working creatively to ensure the sustainability and positive impact of the overall department.
To apply for this exciting role, you must have demonstrable experience of managing youth services across multiple sites and will ideally hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in youth-related studies. You will also have a proven track record of setting up and delivering funded projects from beginning to end, ensuring the best outcomes are achieved for young people. Overall, you will be an inspiring, enthusiastic and dedicated youthwork professional, passionate about delivering high quality services for a variety of vulnerable young people.
Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage. Please note, the client is looking to receive CVs on a rolling basis.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you.
Please note, this role is full-time Monday-Friday and will be hybrid-working (2 days from home), either based at Hayes or Walthamstow.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an independent school to recruit for the Development and Engagement Manager to join a dedicated Development Office with a clear philanthropic mission.
You will be responsible for implementing a dynamic engagement strategy that connects alumni, parents, and supporters to the life and vision of the school. You will be instrumental in shaping and delivering fundraising initiatives, managing a calendar of high profile events, and producing compelling communications to further the school’s ambitious development goals.
As a Development and Engagement Manager you will:
- Support and execute a long term, sustainable fundraising strategy
- Cultivate relationships with donors and prospects, from annual givers to major gift supporters
- Project manage appeals across multiple channels
- Ensure effective donor stewardship and record keeping
- Lead alumni relations and develop meaningful engagement initiatives
- Manage alumni data, communications, and mentoring programmes
- Grow a thriving alumni network and act as the first point of contact for former pupils
- Deliver an annual calendar of engaging events for alumni and supporters
- Promote events creatively across digital and print platforms
- Track event impact and maximise ROI
- Produce high quality publications, newsletters, and digital content
- Manage online engagement platforms and social media channels
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven experience in fundraising
- Excellent communication, research and project management skills
- Confidence with CRM databases (e.g. ToucanTech), social media, and digital tools
- A proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented mindset
- A strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and event delivery
Salary: £40,000- £45,000 per annum
Contract type: permanent Full-time or part-time, or term time.
Location- St Albans, Hertfordshire
Closing date: On rolling basis
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
Benefits:
- Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%
- Life assurance (4x annual salary)
- Free lunches, onsite parking, and use of gym/swimming pool
- Ongoing professional development and access to a wellbeing & benefits platform
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Our partner, a leading international not for profit, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead on the financial management of a complex multi-country & multi-grant project. This role will really be suited to someone interested in developing and strengthening systems and processes & providing financial oversight, whilst working with multiple stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial management oversight on the project, verifying project-specific transactions and ensuring that financial data is up-to-date; and ensuring adherence to the organisation’s financial policies.
- Lead the project’s annual budgeting and forecasting process, allocating funds across country and global teams & operations.
- Prepare and deliver timely and accurate financial reports for the organisation’s project, including monthly, quarterly, and donor-specific reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and implement financial controls and processes to ensure compliance to donors and organisational policies, including tools such as templates, checklists, and manuals.
- Review budgets, quarterly reports and variance analyses, reforecasts, cash requests and agreements from sub-grantees; and ensure that they understand guidance on compliance and financial reporting.
- Treasury management – monitoring and analysis foreign exchange fluctuations, and their impact on project delivery.
- Responsible for supplier management, including reviewing contracts.
- Management of a Finance Officer
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (and holding an active membership with an accountancy body) with experience in designing, developing and strengthening processes and controls for complex multi-country, multi-grants projects.
- Experience in the financial management and administration of grants, including budgeting, forecasting, undertaking analysis & monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience of donor compliance and reporting, including of institutional donors with complex compliance and reporting requirements.
- Experience of working specifically in the context of sub-grantees and implementing partners on the ground.
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, able to analyse complex financial information to provide the full picture on the project implementation, and to be able to present this alongside other analyses and reports to senior internal and external stakeholders clearly and succinctly.
- A strong command of the English language.
- Able to work effectively under pressure
This is a permanent role; the candidate will need to have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation offers hybrid working with the candidate expected to be in the London office at least 2 days/week
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Membership Growth Manager
Full Time 35 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid | Closing date 13th August 2025
Job Reference: MGM02 (Please quote this on any correspondence)
The opportunity
We are seeking a commercially minded, results-driven professional to support the delivery of CILIP’s membership growth strategy. This pivotal role is responsible for generating demand through targeted marketing campaigns and converting interest into membership through business development and relationship management.
Working closely with the Director of Business Development, you will play a key role in achieving CILIP’s strategic goal of increasing both individual and organisational membership, while also maximising member lifetime value. You will take a cross-functional approach to attract new audiences, re-engage lapsed members, and foster long-term loyalty.
About the role
This role supports the delivery of CILIP’s membership growth strategy, focusing on generating demand, converting leads into new members, and enhancing member retention and value. Working closely with the Director of Business Development and cross-functional teams, you’ll take an integrated, insight-led approach to increasing individual and organisational membership, aligned with CILIP’s strategic priorities.
Key areas of delivery:
· Demand generation and lead nurture
Plan and deliver targeted, multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, social, email) to attract new members. Develop compelling messaging and offers in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team, and engage key audience segments, including underrepresented groups.
· Lead conversion and business development
Qualify and convert leads through proactive engagement and relationship management. Build a strong membership pipeline, track performance metrics, and optimise the member acquisition journey.
· Retention and member value
Ensure new members are effectively onboarded and connected with relevant services. Use data insights to assist the development of retention strategies, drive engagement, and support the promotion of CILIP’s wider offer, including training, events, and professional registration.
· Data, insight and reporting
Monitor membership performance and campaign outcomes, maintaining accurate records within the CRM. Produce regular reports that will be used to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
· Cross-team collaboration
Work collaboratively with internal teams to support aligning messaging and integration of supporter journeys. Represent CILIP externally at events and networking opportunities, and contribute to broader organisational goals, including digital transformation initiatives.
About you
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering digital marketing campaigns that drive lead generation and conversion, ideally within a membership or service-based environment. You’ll be confident using CRM systems to manage pipelines and track performance, and skilled at collaborating across teams to deliver integrated journeys.
· Essential experience: Track record in delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, converting leads into paying customers or members, and working across teams to meet performance goals using CRM systems and data insights.
· Desirable knowledge: Understanding of the membership lifecycle, experience in a professional body or association context, and an appreciation for balancing commercial objectives with public benefit.
· Skills and attributes: Analytical and highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Motivated by results, committed to inclusive values, and able to work flexibly within a hybrid model.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who combines data driven insight, hands-on delivery, and strong interpersonal skills. You will share our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and be comfortable working flexibly in line with our hybrid working policy.
ABOUT CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and share our belief in their power to change lives.
Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.
What we do:
· Continuing Professional Development (CPD): We will deliver high-quality CPD events and training that enable our members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise.
· Membership services: We will provide excellent membership services that support our members and enable them to maximise their membership benefits.
· Professional standards: We will uphold and develop professional standards that promote excellence in libraries, information and knowledge management.
· Content and publishing: We will deliver high-quality books, journals, magazines, and other content that enables our members to improve their skills and develop their expertise.
· Advocacy: We will advocate for the value of our profession and the important role of our members in organisations and society.
· Research and development: We will work in collaboration to deliver R&D programmes which advance our strategic goals.
Structure:
Most staff are based in the London office and work in a hybrid environment. We also have colleagues based in the devolved nations: Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
CILIP has thousands of members in a wide range of roles and sectors including higher education, public libraries, schools, colleges, health care, national libraries, government, the armed forces, prisons and many more.
Why join CILIP?
· Hybrid working
· 27 days' annual leave plus public holidays (increasing after 3 years’ service)
· Generous pension scheme (Employee contribution of 5%, employer contribution of 10%) including death in service benefit
· Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme through Vivup
· Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
· Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
· The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
· Annual flu vaccination voucher
· Contribution to eye tests and glasses for DSE use
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description to HR Department uk by 11:59pm on 13th August 2025
Interview dates
· First interviews (virtual) will be held on 21-22nd August via Teams
· Second interviews will be held in person on 28th August at Woburn House
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact our HR department, we will be happy to assist you.
For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.
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