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The Youth Endowment Fund
Head of Change – Health
Reports to: Director of Change, Youth Endowment Fund
Salary: £67,900 per annum
Location: Central London or remote
Contract: 2-year fixed term – potential to extend. Open to 0.8 FTE for the right candidate
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to change things.
In recent years, violent crime involving children has increased. This is a tragedy. Every child is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment that exists to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. We will achieve this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. A big part of the movement that we need to build is in the world of health. We need to inspire and connect with health leaders across Integrated Care Services (ICBs), Local Health Boards (LHBs), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and other relevant parts of the system. We need to spread what works and make our country safer for some of our most vulnerable children. We are looking for someone to lead on making this happen.
Key Responsibilities
We are making progress building the evidence of what works within and around health services to reduce violence. But the big risk is that nothing changes. That’s where you come in. Your role is to identify the best way to make change happen within relevant health services. Your main responsibilities will be ensuring that:
We have great relationships with the people who can make change happen.
This will include:
- Developing great relationships with senior policy makers, sector leaders and experts, including representing YEF in external meetings and speaking at events.
- Build a Strategic Advisory Board of leading experts across the health sector and keep members onside and excited about our work.
- Manage excellent Strategic Advisory Group meetings. You can read more about our Education Strategic Advisory Group here.
We deliver the health system recommendations.
This will include:
- Helping to identify the right recommendations at a system level (such as changes in policy, regulation, inspection, funding, or guidance) that make it more likely highly vulnerable children get access to the right support at the right time.
- Creating and delivering a plan to deliver the health system reforms, working closely with leaders to make the change happen.
- Tracking progress carefully, being thoughtful and creative about when and how to change the plan.
We work out the most effective ways to connect people with the evidence, then making those things happen.
This will include:
- Helping health leaders change how they plan or provide services to better protect children from violence, based on our Practice Guidance.
- You can read our first guidance for school, college, and alternative provision leaders here.
- Creating a plan to get people to follow our guidance, using what we know about how they think and behave.
- Continuously testing and improving our approach to get better results.
As a senior member of staff in the organisation you also:
- Build a culture where it is natural to perform well and support colleagues brilliantly.
- Contribute to setting the strategy, delivering results, and building and modelling the culture that we need to succeed.
About You
You are this sort of person:
- You know how to make change happen. You combine analytical sharpness with emotional intelligence and real-world experience. You understand why people resist change – and how to move them through it. You’re curious about human behaviour and what drives decision-making.
- You bring deep experience of the health system. You’ve worked at a senior level in or with health services – potentially commissioning support for young people at risk of or involved in violence. You understand how ICSs, LHBs, CAMHS and other health leaders think, and know how to navigate and influence within the system.
- You communicate complex ideas clearly. Whether speaking or writing, you break down complicated concepts in ways that make sense to different audiences – without oversimplifying. You bring clarity where others bring jargon.
- You get things done. You’re organised, delivery-focused, and produce high-quality work, even under pressure. You work independently and to a high standard.
- You build trust and connect with people. From government ministers to youth workers, CEOs to 15-year-olds – you know how to listen, build rapport, and make people feel heard. You’ve led meetings, made strong introductions, and bring people with you.
- You think big and adapt fast. You’re a strategic thinker who can see the big picture without losing sight of the detail. You’re logical, creative, and open to challenge – always testing and refining your ideas.
- You understand young people. You get what life can be like for vulnerable young people and you understand the systems and organisations around them. Ideally, you’ve seen this first-hand, whether professionally or personally.
- You’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Not just in theory – but in how you work, who you listen to, and what you prioritise.
You must have this sort of experience.
- Delivering concrete change in practice or systems that improved children’s lives.
- Leadership experience in the health system. You’ve worked at a senior level in or with health services – potentially in commissioning – and you understand how to navigate and influence within these complex systems.
First-hand knowledge of the system that supports highly vulnerable children, particularly those at risk of or involved in violence. This includes children with conditions such as conduct disorder, psychosis, substance use disorder, ADHD, developmental language disorder, and traumatic brain injury. You understand the barriers these children face and what it takes to get them the right support.
While it’s not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting young people.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Hybrid Working
The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
To Apply
Please click on the "Apply for this" button and submit your CV, your completed monitoring form and cover letter, which must answer the following three questions below. Please submit your application by 12pm on Friday 6th June 2025.
Application Questions
Improving practice or systems
1. Can you describe a time when you successfully supported health leaders to improve practice or systems (e.g., regulation, funding, guidance)? Please include the scale and context of your experience. (maximum 500 words)
Developing strategy
2. Please provide an example of a strategy you developed from scratch and implemented independently. What did you do, what was the impact, what did you learn? (maximum 500 words)
Personal and professional experiences in violence prevention
3. What personal and professional experiences have shaped your understanding of the health sector’s role in preventing violence? (maximum 500 words)
Interview Process
This will be a two-stage panel interview process. Interviews will take place in the week commencing the 16th June 2025. Second stage interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 23rd June.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
- £1000 professional development budget annually
- 28 days holiday plus Bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24hour phone line for free confidential support
- Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
- Death in service - 4 times annual salary Flexible hours.
- Core office hours 10am – 4pm
- Financial support including travel and hardship loans
- Employer contributed pension of 5%.
Your Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Save the Children UK are looking for a Senior Climate Change Advisor to join our Global Outcomes department to provide technical leadership in the Climate Change and Climate Justice area to shape and drive influencing and impact agendas within Save the Children and the wider sector. You will provide expert technical guidance to drive impactful programme design and evidence generation, and to policy and advocacy goals.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team:
Working as part of the Global Impact team, our Global Outcomes function catalyses positive change for children by driving influencing agendas and bringing knowledge, evidence, analysis and expertise to our partnerships, programmes and advocacy work.
The Climate Justice Team works as part of the Global Save the Children movement and the wider sector to drive long lasting systems changes at the global and country levels. We are committed to promoting inclusive and equitable solutions, amplifying the voices of children most affected by inequality, and prioritising locally led efforts for lasting change.
About the role
As a Senior Climate Change Advisor you will provide technical leadership in your area of specialism to shape and drive influencing and impact agendas within Save the Children and the wider sector. You will provide expert technical guidance to drive impactful programme design and evidence generation, and to policy and advocacy goals. You will build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers and partners, lead capacity strengthening for colleagues and partners, and champion equality, inclusion and the shifting power agenda.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Provide global leadership in your area of specialism to shape and drive shared influencing and impact agendas within the Save the Children movement and the wider sector, maintaining up-to-date expertise and monitoring relevant external trends.
• Set and deliver outcome goals for your area of specialism by working collaboratively to implement strategies that contribute to systemic change, incorporating power analysis, policy, advocacy, research, partnerships, and programme portfolios as relevant.
• Develop and deliver very high-quality policy, research, and/or technical programme design and evaluation with minimal supervision, ensuring inclusivity and excellence in implementation.
• Contribute to a strong learning culture through leading or supporting research, evaluation, innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Provide thought leadership in your area of specialism, including engaging in external debate and producing technical guidance, research briefs, and/or analytical outputs to identify barriers and pragmatic but ambitious solutions for transformative change.
• Facilitate capacity strengthening through mentoring, coaching, and training, providing formal and informal support to colleagues and partners to build expertise and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key high-level decision-makers and opinion leaders, including senior civil servants, academics, and leaders in international organizations and civil society, to amplify the impact of our advocacy and programmes.
• Champion and role model equality, inclusion, and impact across Save the Children's work and the broader sector, while actively shifting power and resources closer to the communities and children served.
• Identify and lead strategic partnerships with funders and other organizations in collaboration with partnership colleagues to advance child rights and increase impact.
• Contribute to and support multi-disciplinary teams by leading work streams or providing specialist advice, including deputising for the Head of Team when required
About you
We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:
• Proven ability to strengthen evidence and learning uptake through analysis and collaboration
• Proven ability to support development of strategies to influence key stakeholders (partners, donors, policy makers) in the climate change thematic focal area
• Experience of advancing children's rights in relation to the environment and climate change and deliver key results
• Experience of strengthening the integration of climate resilience and environmental sustainability into sectoral programs
• Experience of advocating for children's rights in the climate crisis
• Experience of designing and implement evidence-based climate resilience and environmental sustainability interventions
• Strategic thinker driven by impact and evidence, curious to keep up to date with new ideas and innovations, and sees the positive potential in change
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and authenticity that enable effective communication with different audiences
• Collaborative team player capable of coaching, motivating and working through others to achieve outstanding results
• Effective convenor, creating synergy and maximizing collaboration
• Proven ability to build external relationships and partnerships, and to influence decision-makers and policy specialists, including politicians and donors, and other key actors globally
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 4 days per month). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Role: Marine Scientist
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Based: Hybrid working – London (Paddington) or Cornwall (Newquay) office three days per week with two days home working.
Reports to: Director of Policy and Research
Are you an ambitious science-based advocate for a healthy ocean in the UK?
- Are you passionate about protecting UK seas, including ending overfishing, stopping fossil fuel expansion, and protecting seabed habitats?
- Are you a scientist by background with the ability to research and translate the latest science and data in support of our campaigns?
- Do you have a good network of contacts in the academic and NGO communities?
- Do you have experience of managing or conducting research projects?
- Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations with an exciting and expanding UK presence?
Oceana
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 325 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's ocean. Our talented staff consists globally of about 240 people, working in more than twelve countries, including scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts. All team members have the opportunity for occasional travel to our headquarters in Washington, DC to connect with the global network.
Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, including protecting seabed habitats, ending overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments.
We fight for UK seas to get the protections they deserve through highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.
We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Marine Scientist to play a substantive role to support all of Oceana’s UK campaigns. Research, science and data are at the heart of Oceana’s UK work, underpinning our policy positions, creating campaign moments and answering key questions with new research.
The successful candidate will write and project manage research to unlock key campaign questions relating to overfishing, habitat protection and energy in particular, as well as other potential campaign areas in future. They will also work to increase Oceana’s presence within the academic community, attending relevant conferences and meetings and seeking future collaborations on topics of interest.
The Scientist will report to and be supported by the Director of Policy and Research, and work closely with science colleagues across the Oceana global network and beyond. Eligible candidates should have some experience in conducting research, including analysing data, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing team.
Role Overview
- Support the delivery of Oceana’s campaigns, working with the Director of Policy and Research and relevant campaign teams.
- Research, draft and/or review content for Oceana’s scientific reports and other external communications, with particular attention to scientific accuracy.
- Gather evidence to support Oceana’s UK campaigns, including analysing primary and secondary data, conducting literature reviews and creating position papers.
- Commission and project manage research from external partners as needed, managing relationships through the duration of any projects.
- Work closely with the Oceana HQ Science and Strategy team and other scientist colleagues in the Oceana network to gather insights, inspiration and knowledge.
- Coordinate relevant stakeholders to ensure internal scientific reviews are completed in line with campaign timelines.
- Build strong external relationships within the academic community and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.
- Actively participate in key policy and research conferences and events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.
- Maintain subject matter expertise and identify areas for new research by following the current literature, attending relevant meetings, and communicating with peers in the field.
- Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.
- Conduct other policy and research tasks as agreed and required.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience
- Degree, ideally masters-level, in environmental, fisheries or marine science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.
- Experience writing or commissioning primary or secondary research and associated materials summarising the work.
- A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.
Skills and knowledge
- Familiarity with UK marine and fisheries policy and science.
- GIS and database proficiency, including basic knowledge of GIS mapping and statistical analysis.
- Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple workstreams and projects effectively to time and budget.
- Ability to represent Oceana in a professional and responsive manner both within and outside the academic community
- Excellent writing, editing, communication, organisational and research skills with the ability to confidently distil scientific messages to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
- Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
- Application Deadline: Sunday 15th June
- Interview Dates (TBC): Wednesday 25th June / Thursday 26th June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
City & Hackney Carers is a warm, welcoming and inclusive organisation which aims to improve the quality of life for unpaid carers. A cornerstone of our organisation is the provision of information and advice, enabling carers to understand their rights and entitlements.
We are seeking a bi or multi-lingual advisor (Bengali, Urdu, Hindi or Turkish) to deliver face-to-face, telephone and e-mail advice to unpaid carers and the people they support.
This post would suit someone with some advice experience who is looking to develop their skills. Our team work in a hybrid way with some office and community based delivery and some home working.
We seek a motivated, enthusiastic, self-starter who enjoys meeting people and being part of a team and wants to deliver the highest quality advice to unpaid carers
Please send in your CV and covering letter telling us how you meet the requirements of the person specification and we will select suitable applicants for interview.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 16th June but candidates with the right experience may be invited to interview before the closing date.
Please send us your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements on the person specification and we will invite suitable candidates to interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (1 FTE), Part time or Job share applications welcomed
About Us
Citizens Advice Epsom & Ewell is a local charity that provides advice and information for anyone that lives, works or studies in Epsom and Ewell.
We deliver our service through as many different channels as we can to make sure we are accessible to everyone. This includes face to face, phone, video conferencing, and email. The role is based in our Epsom office.
About the Role
This post will provide advice via a number of different channels including telephone, outreach and appointments. It is the main point of access for clients and provides a first response on the full range of advice issues including benefits, debt, housing, family and employment. This adviser role offers great variety, providing holistic advice answering queries and supplementing existing advice, empowering clients to understand and assert their rights.
We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised team player. No experience of working in the charity sector is needed but the successful candidate will have a keen interest in helping people in need no matter what their background. You will have effective communication skills and an ability to work pro-actively, both individually and within a team, along with being able to demonstrate effective computer literacy.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in people’s lives, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society and helping them to find a way forward.
Closing date: 13th June 2025
Interview Date: 18th June 2025
Role: Communications Officer (Social, Website, Email & PR)
Reporting to: Brand and Content Adviser or Communications Adviser - depending on location of successful applicant
Term: 2 year fixed term contract, renewable
Salary: £35,534
Location: Global Remote
Closing date: 11.30pm (UK time) on Sunday 15th June.
Interviews: Interviews to be held 25th, 26th and 27th June. This will involve a multi-stage interview process and a task.
The opportunity
We are searching for a Communications Officer, with a focus on Social, Email and Website, to grow the profile and impact of United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH) and Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) brands to accelerate action on mental health around the world.
About Us
United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We draw on our expertise in policy, advocacy, and financing to work with organisations who share our commitment to driving mental health up the political agenda - and securing additional funding for mental health at national and global level. We founded and act as the secretariat for the Global Mental Health Action Network, an open coalition of mental health professionals of over 6,000 individuals and organisations across 133 countries.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a great communicator, with experience in content planning, social media content creation and management, newsletter copywriting, website management, and graphic design. They should be well-versed in crafting narratives for a variety of audiences and outputs, and managing an organisational communications calendar.
The role
Key components of the role include:
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Social media content development - collaborate with internal subject specialists to produce consistent and frequent on-brand written and visual content for social channels, in support of brand and advocacy goals. You’ll use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite and AgoraPulse for this.
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Content briefing - craft high-quality creative briefs (for copy, design, multimedia) to be followed by internal staff or external suppliers where required.
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Email - develop, write and send UnitedGMH’s regular email newsletter, working with internal staff to source news, updates and relevant content tailored for email subscribers.
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Website development - develop, maintain and update content for UnitedGMH and GMHAN websites, including uploading content and editing pages.
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Video and audio production: Develop consistent, platform-appropriate video and audio content streams, from short-form videos to the creation of new podcasts.
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Social media channel and community management - lead on day-to-day management and posting on UnitedGMH and GMHAN social media channels, including X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram. Manage paid social campaigns where required. Use monitoring tools to manage social media comments (organic and paid), as well as newsletter email replies.
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Brand guardian: Be a firm steward of UnitedGMH and GMHAN brands, helping to ensure consistent application of visual identity and tone of voice across all external organisational outputs, maintaining high standards of design.
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Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting - create regular analytic reports for social and email channels with data-driven recommendations as to how outputs can be continuously improved.
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Editorial planning and communications calendar management - lead on the maintenance, updating and adjusting of the organisation’s communications calendar, to drive consistent, planned-in-advance content across channels in support of brand building and key advocacy moments.
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Team support - support the communications team through project management, meeting management, processing supplier invoices, keeping journalist lists up-to-date, and other responsibilities where needed.
Requirements
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Understanding, and experience in use, of online channels (incl. website content management systems (CMS) such as Wordpress and Squarespace, a broad spectrum of social media platforms and email marketing through Mailchimp)
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An excellent copywriter, with demonstrable experience crafting copy for different audiences - including for social media and email newsletters
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Strong research and proofreading skills, adapted to key audiences
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Comfortable prioritising and delivering on multiple pieces of work against tight timeframes
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Highly organised individual with experience of team administration support
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A “doer”- ability to anticipate requirements and act to provide workable solutions with limited budget
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A good knowledge of CRM systems.
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An understanding of using digital project management tools e.g. Trello
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An interest in mental health, advocacy and international development
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Strong relationship management skills
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Willingness to travel at least twice per annum and more if required
Desirable
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Experience working in an advocacy / international NGO environment within a fast-paced globally distributed staff team
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Demonstrable experience in working with journalists
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A communications-related qualification or vocational experience
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Additional language skills (note the position requires fluent English)
Diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.
Reasonable Adjustments Statement
We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via Chairty Job by the application deadline.
Credible and strong governance. Smooth operations. Impacting the future.
Company Secretarial Assistant
£40,000 - £45,000 (+ )
Reports to: Deputy Company Secretary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 13 June 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews with an exercise
Interview date: From the week commencing 09 June 2025
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
The Company Secretariat team are essential in safeguarding Cancer Research UK. This strong-performing and respected team play a leading role in ensuring the charity is compliant with the Charity Commission and UK regulations.
As a Company Secretarial Assistant, your purpose will be to collaborate with the Company Secretariat team to support Cancer Research UK's Trustees, CEO, Executive team, General Counsel & Company Secretary in delivering an effective and efficient approach to the charity's governance. You will gain exposure to and support the Council and its Committees, internal boards, senior leaders across the organisation, and the Executive team where appropriate.
You will have a valuable impact on the charity by strengthening the Company Secretariat's governance processes and systems, ensuring they are fit for the future in line with best practices, ultimately contributing to the smooth running of the function and both Cancer Research UK's operational management and success.
If you have experience in Board/Committee administration with a demonstrable understanding of what good governance looks like, we would love for you to join our mission.
What will I be doing?
Collaborating with the CEO, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, and other members of the Company Secretariat team to strengthen the foundations of the Company Secretariat function at Cancer Research UK, including:
Providing Secretariat support to some of the Council's Committees and other Secretariat meetings:
This includes making logistical arrangements for meetings, writing Committee Chair briefings, attending meetings, drafting minutes and actions for approval by the Committee Chair, and liaising with meeting members and senior stakeholders on all aspects of Committee business.
Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Company Secretariat activities and processes by creating and/or reviewing standard templates, policies, standard operating procedures and checklists, and technology (including the use of AI).
Supporting submissions of Cancer Research UK's annual report and accounts, and annual related processes (e.g. declarations of interest).
Supporting the ongoing management of the charity's organisational policies, requirements, and guidance.
Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary and collaborating with the Legal team to review Cancer Research UK's group structure, aiming to rationalise and consolidate where appropriate.
Supporting the Company Secretariat team in organising and delivering internal and external-facing activities relating to the Council and its Committees.
Providing input into other projects or initiatives when required.
Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary in maintaining the charity's registers and records of charitable corporate and fundraising registrations.
This includes supporting in maintaining compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements in relevant jurisdictions for the group entities and subsidiaries.
What skills will I need?
Significant experience in Board/Committee administration (including minute-taking and supporting Board and Committee members).
Proven knowledge of governance requirements and best practices with a strong understanding of what good governance looks like.
For example, annual reporting & accounts, disclosures, regulators & commissions (e.g. the charity commission), legal compliance, and policy.
Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills with a background in managing a complex and diverse workload while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Built relationships at all levels (including senior leaders) using a diplomatic and confidential approach with effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Comfortable and efficient using Microsoft Office (including SharePoint, MS Teams, and managing hybrid meetings).
Ideally, CGI UK qualified (Chartered Governance Institute- formerly ICSA Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators) or equivalent.
This is desirable, meaning we welcome applicants without this qualification.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
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If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
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People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of £1.5m in our frontline services across the UK we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services to ensure more people affected by Parkinson’s can benefit from them.
About the role
You’ll empower your clients to take actions for themselves or will advocate on their behalf for better service, support and outcomes, so they can live their life with Parkinson's in the way they choose.
You’ll deliver tailored information and support through a range of channels including telephone, video and email and, where appropriate, home visits and in community settings.
You’ll be responsible for building excellent relationships with healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies, as well as our network of volunteers and groups.
What you'll do:
- Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources.
- Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients.
- Work flexibly across the service responding to enquiries through a range of channels.
- Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.
What you'll bring:
- Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate the health and social care system
- Experience and understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and implementing organisational policies and procedure
- Ability to be calm and use emotional intelligence in challenging casework
- Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems
- The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally
You must live in the area you’re applying for in order to carry out this role, this includes the area of Dundee, Angus, Fife, Perth & Kinross and Clackmannanshire
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.
Interviews will be held on 30th June 2025.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Preferably hold a full driving licence
- Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure Scotland (PVG) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
What's it like to work for us?
We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.
We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

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We are currently looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our IT Department on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Southbank Centre’s cybersecurity operations. Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Lead, you will support the protection and resilience of our digital systems, contributing to the monitoring of threats and enhancing our proactive response to the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
You’ll be joining a collaborative Infrastructure Team that includes a Senior Network Analyst and a Server & Cloud Engineer, working alongside our first and second-line Service Desk support team of five.
Main responsibilities
- Investigating and managing security incidents and supporting ongoing threat monitoring
- Promoting good security practices and behaviours across the organisation
- Supporting the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Assisting with incident response and coordination with external cybersecurity partners
- Staying informed on emerging threats and sharing insights with the wider team
- Maintaining security tools and infrastructure in collaboration with other IT teams
- Helping to deliver engaging security awareness training for colleagues across the organisation
What We’re Looking For:
- A strong interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to keep learning
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, operating systems, and networking basics
- Experience with security tools and best practices is a plus
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a supportive team
- A relevant qualification in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related area
Please download the Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities.
We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre.
By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.
Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.
The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.
At the Southbank Centre we believe in:
Creating welcoming spaces
- Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities.
- This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.
Making wonderful experiences together
- Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
- This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.
Sparking new thinking
- Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
- This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.
Benefits & Perks:
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
- A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga
- Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Jangala is seeking a technically adept and impact-driven person to generate insights from our internet inclusion projects across the UK and internationally. This role will be central in demonstrating the outcomes of Jangala’s programmes, improving our products and support to partners, and contributing to our organisational learning as we aim to deliver socially impactful internet to 4 million people by 2030.
This is a unique opportunity for a candidate equally comfortable designing and conducting qualitative field surveys and focus groups as they are working with large-scale datasets. You will work directly with rich telemetry from our connectivity devices - complemented by interviews, surveys, and case studies - to understand and communicate the real-world impact of digital inclusion.
About Jangala
Jangala is a technology charity dedicated to providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of connecting 4 million people to the internet by 2030. Founded in 2015 as a volunteer initiative providing Wi-Fi to 5,000 people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp, Jangala offers a unique approach through its novel connectivity solutions, and takes great pride in its strong partnerships with international aid actors, grassroots organisations and public bodies. To date, we have directly connected 100,000 individuals across 36 countries.
We are driven by a vision of equalising technology for everyone, and are fully committed to addressing the realities of digital exclusion and the fragilities of internet connectivity, both in the UK and around the world. As a non-political, non-governmental registered charity, we focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity resilience.
Since our full-time founding, we’ve made a significant impact through innovative technology and robust partnerships. Big Box, our rugged connectivity champion, serves critical and challenging deployments, from response teams in an emergency zone to a remote educational hub. Get Box, developed rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensures that households and individuals are able to stay connected to the internet, whatever their circumstances.
Details of the role
You will design and deliver Jangala’s monitoring, evaluation and data analysis activities. The role will report to Jangala’s Head of Programmes and be a member of the Jangala’s programmes department which leads on the delivery of Jangala’s donor-funded programmes in the UK and internationally, deploying Jangala’s award-winning technology and developing partnerships with community groups and grassroots organisations, charities, local authorities and the United Nations.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Designing and implementing Jangala’s M&E and data analysis systems across UK and international projects, aligning with our 2030 Vision and Theory of Change, as well as donor requirements
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Leading the design and implementation of both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, including structured surveys, stakeholder interviews and case studies, ensuring methods are ethical and appropriate for diverse contexts
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Developing pipelines and scripts (primarily in Python) to analyse and interpret device telemetry data - eg. usage patterns, uptime, throughput and context-specific behaviours - across tens of thousands of devices operating in a variety of contexts
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Integrating qualitative findings with telemetry and survey data to develop a holistic understanding of impact, progress against indicators and our Theory of Change
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Collecting and analysing data and feedback from partners, end users and stakeholders eg. interviews, surveys and the development of case studies
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Collaborate with delivery partners and external stakeholders to carry out M & E activities and report creation
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Ensuring the secure and organised storage of M&E data and supporting system improvements for capture and access
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Supporting fundraising and communications through evidence-based storytelling and impact narratives
The person we're looking for
We are open to applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds, but the ideal candidate will have a strong combination of data analysis skills, experience in M&E or social research, and a passion for digital inclusion and social impact.
We understand that many people - especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups - only apply for jobs when they believe they match 100% of the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria but you’re inspired by Jangala's mission and are eager to work on programmes that help some of the world’s most excluded populations, we want to hear from you.
Core Requirements:
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At least 3 years of professional experience in a relevant field (eg. data analysis, M&E, research, social impact)
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Experience with quantitative and qualitative research design, survey tools, and statistical methods
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Proficiency in Python/Julia data analysis and visualisation; ability to work with large or structured data sources and build reproducible analysis pipelines
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Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Kobo Toolbox, Dovetail or SPSS
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Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex data clearly to non-technical audiences in reports and presentations
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across technical and programme teams, and with partners
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An understanding of data protection principles, and an appreciation of ethical considerations of M & E activities involving underserved communities, including in conflict-affected countries
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Commitment to Jangala's mission and values
Desirable Requirements:
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Prior experience in one or more of the following sectors: technology, humanitarian, UK charities or international development sectors
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Working knowledge of additional languages besides English, particularly French, Spanish or Arabic
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Experience with geographic data, real-time telemetry or Internet of Things platforms
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Familiarity with Theories of Change and logical frameworks
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Willingness to travel for short project-related assignments
Important details
Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. However this is a UK based role and travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.
We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:
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Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)
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29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)
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Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level
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5% employer pension contribution
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Gender inclusive office facilities
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Free gym and climbing membership
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Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation
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Enhanced parental leave
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A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget
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Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas
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Team days out
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A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics
We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries. Please note that we are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
If you’re motivated by our mission and believe you can help drive Jangala’s demonstration of its impact and continuous improvement during the next phase of the organisation’s journey, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a CV (1-2 pages) and a cover letter (1 page) detailing why you’re a great fit for this role
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The Southbank Centre is a world-renowned cultural institution, Europe’s largest centre for arts and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions. The Southbank Centre facilitates innovative and experimental performances and exhibitions, attracting diverse audiences and showcasing world-class artists.
Ivy Rock Partners are supporting the Southbank Centre in their recruitment for a Finance Business Partner for one of their key directorates, Development and Audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to join the finance team to help support in driving good management reporting and business partnering to ensure the accurate and reliable reporting and budgeting for Development, Membership, Marketing and Communications and Visitor Experience.
Key duties of the role are as follows:
To ensure effective financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis for budget holders, senior management and external parties as required. Building excellent relationships with the Audience and Development teams, ensuring that:
- The Directors, Heads of Department and cost centre budget holders are supported and challenged on all financial issues, including reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- There is effective and ongoing financial monitoring and control
- Budget variances, risks and opportunities are identified and flagged as part of the management accounts monthly reforecast process
To deliver monthly management accounting and other reporting for relevant cost centres, including:
- Meeting budget holders to discuss accuracy of the accounts, reasons for variances and required actions and updating forecasts as appropriate
- Prepare the relevant summary sections of the monthly management accounts and related KPIs
- Process accruals, deferrals, and other accounting adjustments, including at financial year end
About You
- You will be a part-qualified, finalist or fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent). Applicants who are qualified by experience are also encouraged to apply.
- You will have hands-on knowledge of supporting in the production of management accounts and experience of or the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders to advise on budgets
- Candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply, though an appreciation for the arts is a must!
What’s in it for you?
- Basic salary of up to £52,000 depending on experience.
- A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Hybrid working model of 3 days office working, 2 days from home
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga
- Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
Please apply with a copy of your CV via the link below. For any enquiries, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential conversation.
Application deadline is Sunday 15th June. First-stage interviews are currently scheduled for w/c 23rd June and final stage interviews for w/c 30th June. Applicants who are unavailable for the dates mentioned are still encouraged to apply and to discuss alternatives.
All third-party applications will be forwarded to Holly at Ivy Rock Partners.
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Support. Without Judgment.
At Prisoners Abroad, we support British citizens imprisoned overseas, their families at home, and people returning to the UK after prison. We are a small but powerful charity, providing life-saving support through some of the most isolating and traumatic experiences imaginable.
We’re looking for a Resettlement Officer to join our frontline team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, working at the intersection of criminal justice, homelessness prevention and social reintegration. You’ll manage a caseload of people returning to the UK after prison abroad, providing essential support and advice around housing, benefits, mental health, and advocacy for this overlooked group, and co-facilitate support groups.
You’ll need frontline experience supporting people with multiple needs, strong advocacy and communication skills, and a non-judgemental, person-centred approach.
What we offer:
- £35,509 per annum
- 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- Generous pension (6.5% employer contribution)
- Flexible working (1–2 days a week from home after induction)
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Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time – 18.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata £12,500)
Remote: This role is homebased with occasional travel for staff residentials and other events.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
About the Role
We are looking for someone who thrives on following set processes and being organised, with exceptional attention to detail. Accuracy and a drive for perfection are essential qualities for anyone undertaking this role.
The Assessment and Data Administrator role is responsible for assisting with online assessment systems to ensure that full compliance of awarding organisations requirements are adhered to. Additionally, this individual will be the first point of call within the team for candidate or customer queries around our operational processes.
We are looking for a positive, self-starter with strong organisational skills, who is confident with managing multiple tasks, and priorities and is able to provide an efficient support. The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a team and also work of their own initiative, confidently communicate with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and display judgement, integrity and trustworthiness as you will be privy to learner information.
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must have previous experience of working with IT and online learning platforms and be confident in managing the breadth of tasks within this function.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Registration of learners across awarding organisation(s) for all courses.
- Maintenance of learner records with the awarding organisation(s).
- Supporting lead IQA in preparation for external quality assurance visits.
- Management of and claiming of completed certificates and their distribution to learners across all courses.
- Maintaining accurate records of learner data for reporting and planning purposes.
- Supporting the Academy team by providing data on learner number, course breakdown and completion rates.
- Handle incoming enquiries relating to Academy operational processes.
- Create effective interactions with customers across various platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to escalate and resolve complex customer queries, fostering a seamless customer journey.
- Managing customer queries and assigned inbox.
- Ensure the NYA follows best safeguarding best practice.
- Ensure all operational activity and youth work content is to the highest quality, representing the position of NYA as the National Body for Youth Work in England.
- Ensure the NYA follows best safeguarding best practice.
- Ensure all operational activity and youth work content is to the highest quality, representing the position of NYA as the National Body for Youth Work in England.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of NYA internal processes and the wider Youth Work qualification landscape.
- Effectively troubleshoot and answer customer queries, seeking appropriate solutions and liaising with other departments to ensure customer support is delivered to the highest standard.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of NYA Academy products and services.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of the customer service knowledge base, ensuring relevant and up-to-date information is available.
- Provide support to the Academy Team and wider NYA as appropriate
- Provide effective call handling day-to-day.
- Any other duties that may reasonably be required of the role.
Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.
Why Work for NYA?
NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
- NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
- A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
- NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
- We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
How to Apply:
Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Sunday 29th June 2025:
- A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
- A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the About You section.
- We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.
Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Youth Work changes lives
Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.
We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.
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Head of Policy
We are looking for a Head of Policy to join the team. This critical role leads policy work with Whitehall departments and external organisations to ensure policy and spending decisions are informed by evidence.
If you want to join an impact driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families then apply today!
Position: Head of Policy
Location: London/hybrid
Hours: 35 hours (flexible working available)
Salary: £69,700 plus generous benefits
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 June 2025 23:59
Interviews: 17 June 2025
The Role
Leading discussions with policy makers in central government departments and leading sector organisations, you will understand their needs, keep abreast of the current policy context and work to ensure robust evidence on effective policies, programmes, and practices is at the heart of spending and operational decisions.
You will work to:
- Ensure the research is policy relevant
- Identify policy implications from research
- Develop the organisations policy positions
- Provide evidence and advice to inform government policy development as needed.
Key tasks include:
- Lead policy influencing
- Deliver the work programme
- Team and organisational leadership.
About You
You will have in-depth understanding of key public policy and services at the national and local level, including the current local practice and delivery climate in local authorities – particularly relating to children’s services – as well as exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and networking skills
You will have experience of:
- Working in a policy environment in government, a national charity or think tank to secure change within national government and other national organisations
- Translating complex academic evidence accurately and rigorously to create effective outputs that meet a variety of needs
- Working with What Works evidence standards and how to apply them practically to achieve impact
- Building effective high-level relationships to secure change within national government and other national organisations.
The Organisation
This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provide practical solutions and encourage change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.
Some of the great benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday,paid bank holidays, and up to three can be switched for religious observance
- Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid
- Paid compassionate leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal & information line
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP
- Mental health support
- Life cover at x4 annual salary
- Bike to work scheme.
The organisation values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. People are at the heart of what does, and it’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders and the wider society in the UK. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities and offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’. The team works in a hybrid and flexible way and recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.
You may have experience in other areas or roles such as: policy; research; research and policy; policy and Influencing; Head of Policy; Head of Research; Head of Research and Policy; Head of Policy and Influencing; Director of Policy; Director of Research; Director of Research and Policy; Director of Policy and Influencing. #INDNFP
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About the role
This role sits within The Passage Housing Needs Service (HNS) team. It will provide brief interventions to support individuals who have been placed into accommodation by the HNS team to settle into and sustain their tenancies. The post holder will work holistically to assist individuals to address issues that are impacting on their ability to sustain their accommodation on a time limited basis and will link them into services in their local areas for ongoing support in order for them to gain independence and integrate into their new communities.
Main duties
- To provide support to individuals who are moving into their new private rented sector accommodation where appropriate and needed. This can include setting up utilities, council tax among other things.
- To establish and develop positive and constructive working relationships with a range of services and agencies across London boroughs that can provide support to our clients ensuring the best possible outcomes for them.
- To assess any risk to clients, the environment and staff, record and communicate any risks identified using appropriate channels in the Passage.
- To ensure accurate and timely record keeping using the Inform database as well as client files and ensure all record keeping and information sharing is kept securely in line with Data protection.
- Support HNS Workers to complete exit questionnaires to gather feedback and promote co production with the individuals the team supports.
- To draw up psychologically informed action plans for clients ensuring they are person centered and taking into consideration the clients’ views.
Key responsibilities
- In conjunction with your Housing Needs Service Coordinator to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
- To participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
- To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
- To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
- To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
- To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.
Desired experience
- Experience of providing tenancy support to vulnerable individuals.
- Experience of working with and advocating for vulnerable people who present with complex support needs in a person centered and psychologically informed manner.
- Experience of working collaboratively with voluntary and statutory agencies to deliver a service.
- Experience of establishing relationships and working with a wide range of take holders and liaising with support agencies.
- Experience of obtaining grants, local support payments and benefit payments for.
Desired knowledge
- Knowledge of how to work with clients within a psychologically informed framework.
- Knowledge of the issues which contribute to homelessness and challenges with maintaining tenancy.
- Knowledge of risk and incident management in a psychologically informed manner.
- Knowledge of welfare rights and how they impact on our client group.
- Knowledge of resources, and other services supporting vulnerable people, and how
to access them to obtain a positive outcome for our clients.
Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.
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