Education officer jobs in london, greater london
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This is a pivotal role, at a pivotal moment for us. We are entering a critical growth phase, which includes rapidly expanding our own operations and managing significant external partnership. As Head of Finance & Systems, you will be accountable for ensuring we have the right systems and structures in place to grow at pace without detriment to good governance.
The purpose of this role is to lead on our finance strategy, and ensure all of our systems, reporting and processes are helping to drive forward the charity and deliver on our objectives at scale. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to ensure that financial planning is effective and supported by accurate data analysis. You will report directly to Trustees as required and ensure that the highest standards of transparency and probity are maintained.
You will be joining the team during a period of growth in the size and complexity of our delivery. We currently have 24 employees and anticipate growing significantly in the next twelve months. You will have a crucial role in shaping our systems and processes to ensure we can scale effectively, both our existing programmes and a new membership-based programme that is in development. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with an interest in effectively using technology and systems to drive efficiency, without compromising on accuracy or compliance.
You will oversee all financial administration, ensuring this is carried out proficiently and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements, including ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all statutory filings are made accurately and on time. Your role will also encompass ensuring that we operate within legal & regulatory frameworks and stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
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Developing a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the charity’s objectives and activities
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Developing our systems strategy, including reviewing suitability of our current systems (Quickbooks for accountancy, Beacon CRM, PLEO for expenses management, Survey Monkey for data collection etc. ) and ensuring optimal use of systems, maximising automation, and using AI where appropriate.
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Constantly seeking to develop and improve the organisation’s financial systems, policies and procedures to promote dynamic, best practice and up-to-date application of tools, systems and approaches
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Leading and developing the Finance and Office Manager and ensuring effective support from the external book-keeping team.
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Lead on creation of the annual budget, working closely with Directors.
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Advising the Chief Executive, team and Trustees, ensuring that benefits and risks of decisions are fully considered and fit with the overall financial strategy
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Oversee sound financial administration, management and governance across the organisation, ensuring robust financial controls in place and operating effectively.
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Provide leadership and guidance to all things finance related, providing mentoring and support to the team, and coaching on financial awareness.
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Accountability for monitoring that the organisation’s services are, and will, run to budget, supporting budget holders and reporting promptly on risks
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Have ultimate oversight of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts, supported in delivery of this by the Finance & Office Manager
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Oversee production of management accounts and bespoke financial reports, including accurate forecasting, incisive analysis and accessible narrative commentary, ensuring decision-makers have the information they need.
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Forecasting cash flow and managing the treasury position.
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Support the Partnerships & Impact team and Programme Managers with financial inputs to funding proposals and ensure restricted funds are used in compliance with grant conditions.
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Oversight of finance, governance and basic HR administration, supporting the Finance and Office Manager with high profile or complex queries, seeking specialist advice on financial or compliance matters as required
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Ensuring GDPR compliance across the organisation
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Leading an effective risk management process.
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Ensuring the organisation’s compliance with charity law, in accordance with the Charity Commission in England & Wales and all financial reporting requirements.
Skills & experience:
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You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools
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You have full or partial qualification through an accredited accountancy body
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You have experience in a senior finance role (e.g., Director, Head of) in any sector, and some experience within a finance function in the 3rd sector (in particular familiarity with Charities SORP and experience of administering restricted funds).
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You have experience of audit
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You enjoy a mix of leadership and rolling up sleeves to get hands on
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You take a pragmatic and dynamic approach to robust financial management
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You can turn complex and dry data, into clear and engaging narrative
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You have project managed the implementation of new systems (accountancy / CRM / data) and have a good awareness of new technologies
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You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead
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You are skilled in leading a team and building rapport with people, and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
Expected duration of this application process: 7 weeks
First interviews will be held on Thurs 14th Aug.
Second interviews will be held on Weds 20th Aug.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.





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Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week over 4 days)
Contract: Fixed term contract of 12 months
Area of work: Predominantly in the London area
Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring London’s rare urban chalk streams.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated community engagement professional to take a leading role in the Development Phase of Chalk Streams in the City, an exciting National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported initiative. This project will restore 75 km of rare urban chalk stream habitat and connect over 20,000 people with their local rivers through hands-on conservation, education, and citizen science.
As Development Lead, you will shape the Trust’s first Engagement Strategy, coordinate an extensive community consultation programme, and manage the London Volunteering and Engagement Programme. You will also oversee delivery partners and help develop a major funding application for the next phase of work. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in strategic project management, collaborative programme design, and large-scale heritage funding.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a nationally significant project, gaining valuable experience in programme design, partnership working, and heritage lottery funding. Though fixed-term, it offers exceptional scope to develop your portfolio, broaden your network, and make a lasting contribution to environmental engagement and river restoration.
Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.
This project is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
Please see the full Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead job description for more information.
How to apply:
Please send us the following documents; instructions are on our website
- Your CV
- a completed application form
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 20th July 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Interviews will be potentially w.c. 28th July 2025.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship as you are an overseas applicant, please let us know.
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.




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Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 50,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.
Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
We are looking for a Project Active Assistant to support the delivery of Project Active; Students’ Union UCL’s programme designed to engage inactive students in sport and physical activity. Working with the Project Active Coordinator, you will deliver beginner-friendly, accessible and inclusive sport and physical activity events throughout the year including women’s-only provision, pay and play sessions and several mass participation events. You will be an enthusiastic ambassador for Project Active, supporting on the ground delivery and providing a friendly point of contact for students. This is a hands-on role where you will regularly be required to work on site and out at events throughout the year.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.



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Counselling Service Administrator
Age UK Camden is recruiting an Administration Officer to join the Counselling Team.
Age UK Camden is a local, independent and innovative charity which has provided services to older people in Camden for more than 50 years through diverse and inclusive services. Our counselling services operate in partnership with the NHS Camden Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression iCope, and we offer time-limited counselling (on average 8-12 sessions) for clients with low to medium levels of depression, anxiety, and psychological issues.
The successful candidate will:
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Assist with the Counselling Services’ administrative needs and conduct tasks as required by the Counselling Service Manager and the Clinical Lead Councillor
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Ensure in conjunction with the Manager, the effective implementation of administrative systems for supporting the service including the maintenance of the Client Filing system and the databases, including Charitylog and IAPTus database.
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Make contacts with clients by telephone, email, letter and in person regarding their enquiries, referrals, progress and cancellation.
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Help arrange workshops and therapy groups as requested.
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(See Job description and person specification for full duties)
Salary: SCP 12-15 £29,071.14 to £30,672.75 pa FTE (£17,442.68 to £18,403.65 pa for a 21 hour week)
Hours: 21 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 21st July 2025 - 5pm
Interview dates: Thursday 31st July 2025 – in person
To Apply please complete the application form, equal opps form and criminal declaration
As part of the application process please submit an application form demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form.
Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer. Registered Charity No. 293446
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Job Summary
Location : Requirement to attend our sites in Basildon, Harlow and Thurrock if required and to team meetings quarterly.
Type: Remote
Salary: £48,000.00 per annum
Hours : 37.5 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Main Responsibilities:
Leadership
1. As a member of the Operational Leadership Team and wider Senior Leadership Team, work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for the strategic management and leadership of the organisation.
2. Work closely with the CEO, Treasurer and Board of Trustees to facilitate good governance and risk management.
3. Manage, maintain and develop all financial systems and control; increasing their impact and quality, and implementing best practices in financial management.
4. To supervise finance assistants and ensure that they are adhering to financial code of practices.
Financial Management
1. Lead and manage all aspects of the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset management, reserves & designated fund management and financial reporting.
2. Work with HR & Payroll Officer to manage and retain oversight of the day to day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger maintenance, including the reconciliation of petty cash, credit cards and all bank accounts on a monthly basis reviewing and approving payment runs and payroll.
3. Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
4. Lead and manage the provision of regular budget monitoring and reports to budget holders.
5. Assist with the budget preparation for funding bids. Manage, monitor and keep track of any grants, funding or commissioned income, working with relevant managers to provide relevant financial information for inclusion in monitoring reports.
6. Lead and manage the provision of quarterly financial reports to the Board and advise them on financial issues as appropriate
7. Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to inform and support organisational management, development and decision[1]making, and funding applications across the organisation.
8. Work with the CEO to prepare medium term financial forecasts for the organisation to support strategic decision-making and delivery of strategic priorities.
9. Lead on the audit process and the preparation of year end accounts to trial balance including preparation of the audit file and the closing down of the accounts on our accounting management system to ensure that the organisation is compliant with legal requirements and good practice.
10. To work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and designated Trustees to advise, review and cost the annual pay award.
11. To provide back-up and holiday cover for the processing of monthly payroll.
12. To work with and support the HR & Payroll Officer in providing payroll information and reconciling payroll monthly.
Governance and compliance
1. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. Companies House, HMRC and the Charity Commission).
2. Attend Trustee Board meetings to report on financial matters, including the identification and management of financial risk, and provide any relevant reports.
3. To support the Trustees, SLT and line managers in managing our finances carefully and within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
4. To be the main point of contact with external auditors.
5. To ensure that robust financial controls are in place, underpinned by appropriate financial policies and procedures and to ensure that they are adhered to and that the organisation is protected from fraud and error.
Closing date for applications : 21st July 2025
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Purpose of the Role:
Please note this is a detailed job description and many of the activities below do not take place everyday
This is a key role to work with an exciting community taking lead responsibility for the looking after key aspects of existing and new membership. You will be working alongside an experienced team supporting the Liberal Jewish Synagogue, the largest Liberal Synagogue in the UK, to be the best it can be.
Your role will touch all aspects of the synagogue with a particular focus on looking after new members, the membership process and members in general, acting as a key conduit to ensure that our members receive the best service we can provide. You will also ensure that ourCRM system is up to date and important data and information can be pulled form it.
You will support bereaved families in the immediate aftermath of a death by organising funerals, shivas and stone-settings.
Additionally you will support our Senior Rabbi in her work including diary management and ensuring, working alongside others, that life cycle and important religious festivals are being managed and delivered to the highest standards.
Senior Rabbi PA
Support the Senior Rabbi in all aspect of their work to include:-
o Administrative and secretarial support for the Senior Rabbi including correspondence, diary management and to act as their first point of contact for enquiries by phone, email and in person
o Liaise and work alongside the member of staff (Office Administrator) who is PA for the other Rabbis and supporting when necessary
o Meet with Senior Rabbi regularly to review weekly diary, plan for the future and complete event forms
o Work closely with the Office Administrator (who organises all internal and life cycle events) to develop efficient procedures, printing and systems to ensure organisation of all life cycle events (including baby blessings, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs, Kabbalat Torah, weddings and mixed faith blessings, conversion, admission ceremonies).
o Assist with planning and coordination of events generated by the Senior Rabbi
o Keep timetables of all life cycle events coordinating with office staff to ensure these events and linked celebrations are delivered effectively
o Keep a tracking system that logs where proselytes are on their conversion journey.
o Liaise with the LJS Community Care Co-ordinator and other contacts over pastoral and other issues being dealt with by the Senior Rabbi.
o Circulate the services calendar and the Bar/Bat Mitzvah schedule of dates
o Support the volunteers who coordinate the mitzvot
o Assist in the organisation of the High Holy Days particularly in co-ordinating all mitzvot
o Assist the Senior Rabbi and the office in the organisation of interfaith/multifaith and other events including the sending out invitations and co-ordinating response
o Ensure that thank you letters for donations, yahrzeits and other acknowledgements are prepared and signed by the Senior Rabbi
o Complete the weekly yahrzeit list
o Complete administration support for the Bereavement Support
o Any other duties which may be reasonably requested by the Senior Rabbi and Executive Director.
o Funeral Coordinator
o To co-ordinate the administration of funerals (burials and cremations) for members and non-members.
o To liaise with the family/estate, rabbis, funeral directors, cemetery/crematorium or others as necessary in making the arrangements.
o To provide details of cost to the person organising the funeral.
o To prepare funeral and related invoices in consultation with the Financial Controller.
o To organise consecrations and arrange interments of ashes and ordering of memorial plaques.
o To administer the burial of non-members, including preparing invoices and dealing with payments for the burials.
o To administer the allocation of graves, reservations and columbarium
o To prepare condolence letters for Rabbis.
o To send out electronic Bereavement Notifications
o To respond to requests from the public for plot locations and information on the cemetery.
o To provide annual statistical information on burials and cremations for Liberal Judaism and the Board of Deputies.
o To ensure and promote the maintenance of graves as requested by families
o Send out the biennial Memorial Service for the Loss of a Child and the Loss of the Prospect of a Child.
Membership Coordinator:
o Administer and coordinate the membership process from receipt of a new application including liaising with the applicant, the Financial Controller and the Rabbis
o Maintain the appropriate Council reports for new members and resignations
o Send welcome letters and packs to new members
o Send resignation letters to members
o Ensure the CRM (ShulCloud) system is up to date (training will be provided) with members’ details, and their journey through the membership process including adding new members, resigning members, changing their status in respect of age membership changes and so on.
o Produce ShulCloud (CRM) reports
o Ensure ShulCloud (CRM) is maintained and up to date
o Work closely with staff to support contact with members in respect of volunteering, marketing, High Holy Day ticketing, the creation of mail merges and the AGM
o Be a ‘superuser’ of the ShulCloud, working closely with the ShulCloud consultant, understanding and learning what the system can do and supporting others to use it.
o Work alongside other areas that involve links to membership i.e. education
o Any other relevant tasks as requested
Personal Specifications:
Prior administrative or personal assistant experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Proficiency with office software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
Experience of using ShulCloud CRM system would be beneficial but not essential (training will be provided)
Comfortable working in a Progressive Jewish religious environment; familiarity with Jewish customs and terminology
Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends during holidays or events
An understanding of how a CRM system can be used to provide data and information and enhance membership experience
In addition:
Friendly, professional demeanour
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Sensitivity to the pastoral and spiritual aspects of the Rabbi’s role
Sensitivity, resilience in dealing with bereavements, willing to undergo training.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
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About the RSPCA
Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.
We seek to raise standards of care through our numerous campaigns and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers, who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The main activity of our branch is specialised in the rehoming of small animals including cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and hamsters. The animals come into our care from various sources such as those which are rescued, abandoned, neglected or given up by their owners. Each animal is medically and characteristically assessed to ensure it is fit and well before being available for rehoming. This all costs money, and could not be achieved without your support.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of appropriate financial and business management tools to support the day-to-day business and financial administration of the Branch.
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Office (CEO), you will be expected to make use of the full capability of the Branch’s existing software systems (Google Workspace, and Quick Books) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and develop management information to aid the Trustees & CEO in decision making.
You will be responsible for all financial management across the charity. This includes bookkeeping; financial statements; financial planning; financial policies, processes and controls and budgeting.
You must ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with current legislation, Branch and Society policy, relevant Health & Safety regulations and any associated statutory or legislative requirements.
Note: Branch targets and budgets are agreed on an annual basis and these will inform the personal targets agreed at the annual performance review. Progress towards personal targets will be reviewed at regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager.
This role is home based, with occasional travel across South Bucks.
Principal Accountabilities
Financial Management & Operations
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Support the CEO as a key strategic and operational partner, acting as second-in-command and deputising in their absence where appropriate.
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Maintain all financial records and accounting systems (the Branch currently uses Quick Books accounting software), registers and statistics as required by the CEO & Branch Trustees.
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Work with the CEO and Branch Trustees to develop financial plans and an annual financial budget.
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Maintain close oversight of the branch’s budget in collaboration with the CEO, proactively identifying and addressing any discrepancies, overspend, or unplanned financial activity to ensure effective financial control and informed decision-making.
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Process, monitor, record and manage all receipts & payments to/from the Branch in accordance with the agreed procedures and in liaison with the appropriate staff and volunteers including weekly banking, cash handling, invoice creation and processing, Branch payments (including those made via credit cards and petty cash) and account reconciliation.
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Monitor, review and reconcile monthly receipts & payments on the Quick Books accounting system.
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Produce monthly management accounts which include bank reconciliations, balance sheets, Branch/departmental profit & loss statements, departmental comparisons and performance against budget and such other financial reports/management information as may be required including monthly reporting to the board of trustees.
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Coordinate bank accounts across the charity, including set-up and balance management.
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Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
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Prepare annual financial statements and coordination of annual audit review.
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Support the staff and volunteers with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring departmental financial records are maintained and that monies received or expended are accounted for correctly.
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Work with the RSPCA Society National team regarding legacies, submission of care contribution funds, renewals of insurances etc.
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Ensure that strict protocols are followed for cash handling and that unbanked cash remains within the insured limit for cash held at each premises.
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Liaise with the Branch’s payroll provider to ensure staff hours are submitted and salary payments processed on a monthly basis and within the appropriate timescale.
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Process all staff and volunteer expenses in a timely manner.
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Manage all bookkeeping processes and functions, including the asset register, ensuring annual accounts are produced no later than the end of March each year.
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Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial administrative procedures and processes.
Business Administration
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Responsible for day-to-day financial administrative support for the CEO and Trustees.
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Ensure that all administrative paperwork, including external correspondence is processed in accordance with Branch and Society procedures, including completion of all appropriate records for insurance and risk management purposes.
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Ensure financial data processing, retention and destruction conforms to the relevant policies such as GDPR.
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Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance of financial charity policies.
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Work closely with relevant operational staff to ensure appropriate responses are issued to all enquiries whether from members, supporters & volunteers, RSPCA colleagues or the general public.
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Liaise with staff and volunteers to facilitate the ordering of materials, supplies and equipment for the effective operation of the Branch, ensuring budgetary controls are maintained at all times.
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Work with the CEO and other staff to manage relevant licences, vendor relationships, service agreements and invoicing.
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Work with staff and volunteers across the whole charity on financial processes and controls.
Fundraising & Donations
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Identify, assess, and apply for appropriate grants and funding streams to maximise income for the branch, ensuring applications are timely, well-prepared, and aligned with funder criteria to support the branch’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ensure that all donations (financial or otherwise) are acknowledged in a timely manner, receipts are issued for financial donations and the banking of all funds raised.
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Responsible for the accurate recording and banking of the funds raised.
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Develop, and manage relationships across relevant stakeholder groups, both within and outside the charity.
Gift Aid
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Ownership of the Gift Aid process.
General
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Attend meetings and training courses as required.
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Undertake such other duties as directed from time-to-time by your line manager.
Essential skills, qualifications and experience:
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A finance qualification or working towards level 3 AAT or ACCA with proven experience in charity financial operations.
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Good general level of education.
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Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.
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Demonstrable experience of managing small to medium size budgets (circa £400,000) & accounting systems (ideally with experience of Quick Books software).
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Proven experience of cash handling and financial management procedures.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, be proactive and work autonomously.
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Proven IT literacy including use of business software and accounting packages (including Quickbooks), and Google Workspace.
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Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
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Experience supporting audits and implementing robust financial controls.
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Knowledge of Charity and Company Law.
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Proven ability to work under direction from superiors but equally able to use their own initiative.
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Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
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Proven ability to complete essential management paperwork and analyse data.
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Personable and with an open, positive approach to new ideas coupled with drive and enthusiasm.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to colleagues both staff and volunteers.
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Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
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A calm and friendly approach particularly when working under pressure.
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Sympathy for animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA.
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Full valid UK driving licence.
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Willing and able to travel around the Branch area on occasions.
Desirable skills, qualifications and experience:
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Experience of management & leadership.
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Training, coaching & mentoring skills.
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Experience of working with the general public and/or in a customer care environment.
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Experience of managing change in the workplace.
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Experience of managing small projects.
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Good basic knowledge of employment law.
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Knowledge of data protection requirements.
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Willingness to learn and acquire new skills through training.
We promote an inclusive working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility.
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Join us in transforming how we use data to change young lives!
We’re on the lookout for a confident communicator and change-maker to lead engagement and adoption across our exciting new CRM programme.
As our Fundraising CRM Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in making sure our teams are ready, informed, and inspired to get the most out of our new system. You’ll work with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and beyond, training, guiding, and supporting them to embrace new tools and processes that help us connect even better with the young people and supporters at the heart of our mission.
You’ll help build a culture of confidence around data, drive adoption through clear communications and creative engagement initiatives, and ensure that the real benefits of the project are being tracked, reported and realised. From building training programmes and user guides to championing our data transformation team, you’ll be at the centre of it all.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s excited to work collaboratively on a project that truly matters.
If you’re passionate about helping teams succeed through change, and want to use your skills to empower young people into work and education, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick every box, your experience might still be just what we need.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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The Cathedral Chapter is in the process of refeshing its Mission and Vision within a Strategic Development Plan (due to be published in early 2026), and as part of this the Cathedral’s fundraising priorities will be decided and a Fundraising Committee formed to oversee and direct the task of building sustainable income within a fundraising strategy. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for drafting this strategy and enacting it once complete, and for all other aspects of fundraising at the Cathedral. With the assistance of a Fundraising Officer, the Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering the various Fundraising income streams.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Educational
- Degree level, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising at management and implementation level.
- Evidence of success both in achieving targets and in managing staff and strategies.
- Experience of managing and delivering change – both with staff and with projects.
- Experience in managing income/budgets.
Knowledge and Skills
- An understanding of and willingness to promote the distinctive ethos of the Church of England and of Guildford Cathedral.
- Clear, compelling and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of new technology competence including the use of digital media (website, search), social media, and CRM software.
- The capacity to value the volunteers who work in the Cathedral and to respond to the needs of those who come seeking help and advice.
Personal Attributes
- A good manager and engaging team player, with the personal qualities necessary to work well with other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- Enthusiasm and the desire to achieve.
- A creative approach to problem-solving
- The emotional and intellectual intelligence to engage successfully with a wide variety of audiences.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure.
- The capacity to set and reach ambitious goals, and to garner the support of others.
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Experience
- Previous experience in working in a unique setting such as a listed building or similar. Applicants should be able to prove their positive impact on fundraising success in a challenging environment.
BACKGROUND
Ashiana is a ‘by and for’ women's led BME VAWG service with 30 years’ experience in delivering a holistic range of specialist services to South Asian, Turkish and Middle Eastern women affected by VAWG.
OUR SERVICES
Ashiana runs three refuges with a total of 29 bedspaces; specifically for women aged 16-35 fleeing forced marriage. This multi award winning project is the only service of its kind in the UK and is highly innovative in terms of addressing an area of significant need not met in other refuge provision. Within these refuges we designate a number of bedspaces for women with no recourse to public funds. We offer an advice and support service to women and girls who are experiencing VAWG, enabling them to make informed decisions and exit violent relationships. We provide a legal service supporting women with no recourse to public funds to help resolve their immigration status.
Counselling is offered for women and girls affected by VAWG. The counselling service works from an integrative stance, with the focus of providing a holistic service whereby we also work alongside other services and provide specialist domestic violence group work. The emphasis of therapeutic work with our clients is from a trauma informed model.
We also deliver an education programme for young people in secondary schools in East London aimed at preventing domestic violence and enabling young people experiencing domestic violence to access appropriate services. The prevention service includes delivering a whole school approach in schools to young people as well as group work to women and girls across North East London boroughs as well as community engagement activities and delivery. We deliver a range of awareness raising workshops for young people in the community and training on domestic violence for professionals in the voluntary and statutory sector.
PRIMARY TASK
The post is instrumental in overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive package of services and care for women in our refuges. To provide a safe environment and a service that is appropriate to the needs of young BME women particularly those from South Asian, Turkish and Middle Eastern communities and to support ex-clients following resettlement.
The post holder will have a caseload of clients and be responsible for providing advice, advocacy, casework and support to women and girls, advocating on behalf of these women and making others aware of their particular needs. The post-holder is required to demonstrate sensitivity and an awareness of the culture and needs of minoritised communities in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities.
Please see the attached the full job description
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Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Rochester Bridge Trust in their search for a Head of Governance and Communication.
The Rochester Bridge Trust is a historic and independent charity that has provided and maintained free-to-use crossings over the River Medway since 1399. Today, it continues this legacy with a net-zero approach and a strong charitable programme supporting engineering education, heritage, and the environment.
As Head of Governance & Communication, you will join the Senior Management Team and work closely with the Chief Executive (Bridge Clerk) to oversee a broad portfolio—including governance and trustee services, strategic communications, climate action, risk management, and organisational policy. You will be leading a small but dedicated team of professionals, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and delivery across your areas of responsibility.
Key requirements:
- Significant experience in a governance-focused role, including supporting Boards or Trustees at a senior level.
- Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework of the UK charity sector, including Charity Commission guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, with a track record of drafting policies, governance papers, agendas and minutes to a high standard.
- People management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Knowledge of risk, environmental reporting, or external comms is highly desirable, but not essential.
This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in an organisation that blends tradition with forward-thinking impact.
- Salary £65,000 per annum, plus great benefits.
- Working days Monday- Thursday, (office closed on Fridays)
- Permanent
- Location: Rochester, Kent. On site 4 days a week, with some flexibility to WFH in the future.
For more information, please submit your CV to
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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Are you a powerhouse in partnership-led fundraising or business development? We’re recruiting an enthusiastic leader to drive six‑figure, multi‑year deals across major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates, with an ambitious goal to grow income from £1.6M to £4.5M by FY30, in line with our strategic roadmap.
Job Purpose
As Director of Partnerships, you will:
- Lead on partnerships fundraising, including major donors, trusts & foundations, and corporates with a focus on securing six-figure multi-year agreements to significantly grow funds raised in this area from £1.6 million to £4.5 million by FY30, in line with Operation Smile UK’s multi-year strategy.
- Foster and facilitate collaboration across different departments within OSUK.
- Ensure business as usual is achieved in line with operational plans, while also exploring and implementing innovative initiatives and campaigns to ensure the future success of partnerships' fundraising.
- Represent OSUK at a leadership level, building relationships with industry peers and peers within the Operation Smile global team to ensure best practice across all areas.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy Leadership
- Leads strategy, planning and operation of the major gift, trusts & foundations and corporate giving channels.
- Develops annual business plans and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director (ED) and Executive Team.
- Strategically identifies and qualifies potential new donors to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Prepares development communications: solicitation and acknowledgement letters; case statements and proposals; stewardship reports; briefing notes; gift agreements.
- Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift commitments from high-net-worth individuals
- Monitors activity of the team, ensuring that benchmarks are achieved, including submission of solicitations, donor contacts and meetings, confirmations of donations, and other performance indicators as related to the team checking their portfolio.
- Provides the organisation with the interpretation of market trends and emerging issues that could impact the organisation’s partnerships fundraising stream.
- Ensures the effective collection of donor information and tracking of points of contact in accordance with best practices; provides and presents statistical analysis to senior leaders.
- Leads on data mining, prospect research, and ensuring the quality of data as it relates to the donors they work with.
- Develops and manages relationships within their own portfolio, personally conducting cultivation visits, solicitation calls and stewardship activities as required.
- Effectively manages fundraising resources and practices ethical fundraising.
HR Management
- Leads, mentors, and manages a team; regular meetings to provide direction, coaching and delegation to the partnerships team.
Financial Management
- Manages and implements approved business plans, ensuring that the annual revenue objectives and budget are met or exceeded, and oversight of the partnership’s departmental budgets.
- Provides leadership in the delivery of statistical analysis, projections, and detailed reports on partnerships fundraising goals and performance that may be used to contribute to the development of internal budgets.
Partnership Sustainability
- Develops donor relationships by researching, sourcing, cultivating, and stewarding existing and potential partners.
- Works to broaden sources of revenue, including working with corporate partners in various industries.
- Develops and implements a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors and corporate partners.
- Contributes innovative ideas to the development of new strategic partnerships and alternative revenue streams.
Other
- Other duties as assigned by the ED.
- Meetings with OSI and partner countries.
- Board reports/board meetings as required.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Could you please provide us with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) that addresses the following:
1. What prompted you to apply for this position?
2. What value will you bring to this role?
3. Can you share a specific example where you achieved income or revenue growth?
4. If you are coming from the private sector, please demonstrate how your skills are transferable to the charity sector.
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Bromley Experts by Experience is a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, run by and for Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs.
We have a vision of a world where Disabled people are able to live their lives independently, in the way they choose, participating fully in society and enjoying equity and respect for diversity.
Our mission is to enable Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs to fully understand our rights, develop collective pride and build skills and experience in self-advocacy and strong civic participation. We believe this will allow Disabled people to lead in challenging discrimination in Bromley and beyond, breaking down barriers to independence, choice and equity.
Our aims are:
- To support Disabled people to get our voices heard and to influence change locally.
- To campaign for an inclusive and accessible society.
- To support, develop and celebrate Disabled people’s skills and leadership.
You would be joining a small, committed team of staff who are passionate about creating more inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society and realise our rights.
As Youth Transition Worker, you will be working with young Disabled people in schools/colleges and the local community to support them to navigate the transition to adulthood. You will lead on co-producing workshops and events with young Disabled people to ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need to make this transition successfully.
Position: Youth Transition Worker
Responsible to: Deputy CEO
Location: You will be based in our office in Anerley. During term time, you will be visiting four Bromley schools weekly. In addition, you will need to be able to travel to other Bromley venues as required and occasionally further afield. Some hybrid working may be possible in this role in consultation with your line manager.
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £29,300 per year pro rata to 28 hours per week (35 hours FTE)
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro rata
Pension: Statutory opt in rules applied to all our jobs
How to apply:
Please visit our website to complete an application form with a supporting statement that gives examples of how you meet each criteria in the person specification.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to lead a short session with a group of young Disabled people at our Anerley office on Monday 11th August 2025. Details of what is required for the session will be sent with the interview invitation.
Successful candidates will then be invited to an online interview on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 31st July 2025.
What you will be working on:
- Plan and deliver accessible and engaging workshops within schools/colleges, taking the access needs and learning preferences of young Disabled people into account.
- Establish a working group to develop a Youth Forum for young Disabled people in the Borough to campaign and have influence around issues that affect them.
- Develop connections with other youth organisations to organise workshops in school holidays that appeal to young Disabled people.
- Promote our free membership and volunteering opportunities to young Disabled people.
- Develop the skills of young Disabled people so they can take up positions on our Trustee Board.
- Support young Disabled people to regularly evaluate the project and ensure that this data is updated on our database in a timely manner.
This job is for you if:
- You have personal lived experience of being Deaf and/or Disabled.
- You have experience of working with young people with a diverse range of needs to build their confidence and resilience.
- You can show empathy with young people and an understanding of their needs, empowering them to overcome barriers to reach their potential.
- You have understanding of the importance of safeguarding and working with people who might be ‘at risk’.
- You have strong organisational and time management skills, including being able to problem-solve, show initiative, meet targets and plan and prioritise your workload.
- You have excellent communication skills, including an ability to adapt and tailor communication for people with varying access needs.
- You are able to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively.
- You are willing and able to travel frequently across Bromley to schools/colleges and local community venues.
We work to create inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Communications and Events Coordinator lead the development and delivery of Khulisa’s communications strategy and key campaigns, designed to engage our supporters, stakeholders, and the wider UK public.
About Khulisa:
Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.
Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we also work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester.
About the role:
This role will be a key part of helping to raise awareness of Khulisa’s mission and the issues we address, strengthening support for our programmes. The postholders will also take ownership of planning and delivering all Khulisa events, ensuring they are impactful and well-executed.
- Develop and deliver Khulisa’s Communications and Branding Strategy in line with the strategic plan.
- Lead public engagement campaigns to raise awareness, promote youth voice, and drive participation.
- Plan and manage events, including fundraising and challenge events, from concept to delivery.
- Create and manage digital content across social media, website, newsletters, and other channels.
- Recruit and supervise volunteers to support communications and event-related activities.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description below.
The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.
What we're looking for:
1. Abilities/Experiences
- Experience in digital campaigning and digital content creation.
- Experience of planning and delivering events, including fundraising events, liaising with partners, suppliers and colleagues.
- Excellent written, copywriting and editing skills and proven ability to communicate campaigning messages in a compelling, succinct and engaging way.
- Experience creating digital content for a variety of audiences, including experience of using a range of digital software and tools, and knowledge of message testing and optimisation.
- Experience in designing popular, results-oriented and successful campaigns.
- Ability to use design software (such as InDesign, Canva, Photoshop and Illustrator).
- Experience working within a close-knit team in a busy and fast paced working environment.
- Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
- Ability to buy strongly into strategic objectives and reflect passion for Khulisa’s work with and for young people.
- Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM system as well as all-in-one marketing platform such as
- Mailchimp to deliver effective long-term public engagement.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
2. Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Project Management, Events Management or Communications, or equivalent years of experience.
3. Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of relevant software and digital tools to deliver effective long-term public engagement and digital fundraising campaigns.
- Strong knowledge of WordPress or similar website builder.
- Knowledge of best practice in digital fundraising.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST AT 12 NOON
To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description.
We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.
Job Purpose:
This role will be hosted and contracted by one of the members of the Big Six: WAGGGS. Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world's only movement for every and any girl. WAGGGS is the organisation that keeps the Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movement thriving, united and growing. This role operates within the context of a volunteer-led global charitable organisation with 153 Member Organisations.
About the Role:
With responsibility for delivery of Outcome 2 of the Youth Empowerment Fund, this role will deliver initiatives relating to capacity building, youth-led advocacy and events and will sit within the GYM-YEF project coordination team under the supervision of the Project Coordination Leadership team.
This position will work closely with Big Six representatives to deliver Capacity building initiatives to YEF awardees, Youth Panellists, and the Global Youth Mobilization GYM Network and be responsible for ensuring coordinated efforts across the project.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the implementation of the capacity building for the Youth Empowerment Fund of GYM
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Collaborate with Big Six Designated Leads in the coordination of the capacity building offer and work plan
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Manage relationship with designated project Capacity Building leads in each of the Big Six in activating their national organizations/societies/operators in the YEF
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Monitor the Capacity Building project budgets and prepare relevant reports for governance and donors, supporting the MEL officer.
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Oversee development of advocacy guidance and production of policy recommendations follow up on use of resources following events.
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Support the development and roll out of the GYM-YEF Network, for peer-peer learning, capacity building opportunities and collecting useful resources for young people’s personal and professional development.
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Support the GYM youth-led advocacy objectives and long-term partnerships.
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Contribute to the staff activities of WAGGGS, participating in staff sharing days, Global Programmes Team departmental meetings and activities and other activities as appropriate.
We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women in the world.



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