Financial director jobs in hounslow, greater london
Senior Management Accountant
£51,000 (London)
The National Archives are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.
Operating within the Management Accounting team, the postholder will act as a Senior Management Accountant for the business area for which they are made responsible. Working directly with budget holders, Heads of Department and Directors, they will manage all aspects of their management accounting and financial planning services providing incisive, value-add financial support and analysis which facilitates effective decision making.
The organisation:
We are expert advisers in information and records management and we work with partner across the cultural, academic and heritage sectors. We fulfil a leadership role for the archive sector and work to secure the future of physical and digital records. We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare’s will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come.
The role:
- Be responsible for the provision of timely, accurate, relevant management information to all levels of management within assigned Directorates, regularly reviewing this information with the senior management teams. This will include provision of monthly reports, critical review of results, value-add analysis, explanation of variances and early identification of potential issues / opportunities.
- Be responsible for providing analysis that informs and supports effective decision making.
- Apply various tools such as investment appraisal techniques to better inform decision making.
- Support the business in gathering evidence to assess the costs, benefits and risks of a wide range of delivery options when making commercial decisions, and provide advice which helps secure value-for-money.
- Build strong and positive relationships with budget holders and senior managers (notably Heads of Departments), providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties.
- Proactively provide improvements to procedures, applying sound judgement based on knowledge and experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified Accountant.
- Have strong analytical skills, able to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecasting.
- Have the ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, able to ‘look beyond the numbers’ and understand the wider business context.
- Be a team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
- Have good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but challenge when needed.
- Have strong finance system skills including advanced Excel skills.
This position will be based officially at the head office in Kew and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply by sending your CV to Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell at . Please note the closing date for applications is Sunday 6th July 2025.
The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station
Location type: Hybrid
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Manages: 5
Annual salary: £85K - £95K GBP
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Candidate level: Director
Background
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.
Purpose of role
MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.
Responsibilities
Strategy, vision and leadership
- Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
- Advise the CEO and SMT on financial planning, legal, governance and related policy matters.
- Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
- Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical financial and operational matters at governance meetings.
- Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
- Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
- Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
- Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
- Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
Team development/leadership
- Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the finance and operations teams.
- Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
- Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.
Operations
- Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
- Ensure strong financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
- Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
Profile
Person specification
- Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) or post-graduate business degree mandatory.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
- Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
- Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
- Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
- Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
- Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.
Terms and conditions
This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.
An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.
An applicant’s pack is also available on request.
The deadline for application is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Change Grow Live is one of the UK’s largest charities, providing a range of services focused on supporting people and communities to transform their lives.
We are looking for someone with proven experience of leading and managing multiple complex tenders in the criminal justice field or services closely aligned to criminal justice.
If you have proven business development experience within criminal justice, a commitment to CGL values, and a passion for supporting people to make positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
Change Grow Live is looking for a 9-months fixed term Business Development Manager (Commissioned Rehabilitative Services) to join our dynamic, high-performing, national Business Development Team and lead our response to this exciting national opportunity.
Full Time Salary: £52,221 - £57,786 (pro-rata). If you’re based in London and regularly travel to the office, you’ll receive an additional £4,072.06 per year (pro-rata)
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
The role
CGL’s Business Development Team is a large national team. This role will sit within a smaller specialist services sub-team, who have responsibility for retaining existing specialist contracts and winning new business opportunities.
This new fixed-term role will be responsible for leading all business development activities related to the upcoming national Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS) opportunity.
You will work collaboratively with operational and central support colleagues to: develop service delivery models; form national, local, and regional partnerships; lead budgeting; and manage the writing of multiple concurrent tenders.
You will have the opportunity to visit and engage with our staff and service users across the country to learn about our services and specific local needs and challenges.
Ultimately you will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of our services and will help us to deliver on our organisational mission, strategy and values.
About you
You’ll be an experienced manager and leader, with a proven track record in securing and retaining contracts and leading and managing complex tenders in the criminal justice field or services closely aligned to criminal justice.
You’ll be a confined and highly competent communicator and have proven experiencing of developing national and local partnerships.
You’ll be an excellent writer, with experience of writing tenders, bids and proposals for national procurement processes.
You will have excellent IT skills, be highly numerate and be able to analyse and work with complex data and financial information.
Check out the job description for more information, and you can contact Hannah Carlin, Senior Business Development Manager to discuss this role further.
Why work for Change Grow Live
We put our values into action. We trust and believe in our staff.
Be part of an amazing team.
Competitive pay (including London weighting if applicable), pension and other benefits.
Flexible working options including working from home and offices across the UK, including London, Brighton, and Manchester.
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. When we’re recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 47 to 52 (£52,221.35 - £57,786.02)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date
30/6/2025
The Association for Cultural Enterprises (AfCE) supports over 500 member organisations across the UK and internationally, helping the cultural sector generate earned income through commercial activity. As an Arts Council England-funded organisation, AfCE delivers sector-leading training, benchmarking, data-led insights, events, and advocacy to drive financial resilience in arts, heritage, and culture.
AfCE runs a year-round programme of live training events around the UK and Europe, as well as its signature annual Cultural Enterprises Conference and Trade Show. We have ambitions to grow attendance at these events, as well as growing our membership.
The Association is a charitable organisation, which also has a trading company, Cultural Enterprises (Trading) Limited (CET).
We are looking for a new Finance Manager to join a small, friendly, and ambitious team, to review the day-to-day processes and policies and identify opportunities to improve reporting and make operational efficiencies. The Association is growing, so now is an exciting time to join our team and work with our members across the cultural sector.
Job Summary
The purpose of this role is to provide sound financial management for the Association and CET through:
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Statutory financial reporting in line with Charity SORP/UK GAAP, including annual returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission
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Management accounting, reporting and analysis to funders, management, staff, and Trustees/Directors
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Preparation and maintenance of budgets, forecasts and plans, including cashflows and project budgets
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Supervision and control of day-to-day accounting transactions, including oversight of the finance aspects of the Apprentice role
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Oversight and implementation of robust financial systems, policies, and procedures
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Responsible for financial queries, working with the Apprentice as first point of contact for external contacts
Main Duties
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Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial record keeping, including coding, allocations, reconciliations, and tax accounting
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Oversee invoice generation and debt recovery processes
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Process payments and staff expenses for authorisation
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Produce regular management accounts on an accruals basis, providing interpretation and advice to the Executive Team, Finance & Risk Committee, Trustees/Directors, and funders
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Lead on budget preparation and forecasting, including project-specific budgets; monitor and reforecast as needed
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Prepare statutory accounts in compliance with charity SORP and liaise with external auditors and the Treasurer
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Manage contracts with financial services providers, including bookkeepers, auditors, banks, and investment managers
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Attend AfCE and CET Board meetings
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Fulfil company secretarial duties, including:
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Filing confirmation statements and annual accounts for ACE and CET with Companies House and Charity Commission
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Filing changes in Trustees/Directors
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Complete Arts Council England (ACE) returns, including provision of financial information for quarterly payment processes when required
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Negotiate and implement insurance policies including:
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General insurance
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Cyber security
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Life assurance
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Staff sickness policy
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Trustees’ liability
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Conference insurance
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Oversee monthly payroll, including statutory payments to HMRC and pension providers, and liaise with bookkeepers for payroll updates or changes
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Review VAT returns for accuracy before submission to HMRC
Note on External Bookkeepers
External bookkeepers currently provide support limited to payroll and VAT processing.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
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Self-disciplined, organised, proactive and self-motivating
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Logical and methodical approach to finance and administration
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Trustworthy, honest, reliable and conscientious
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Confident, professional, and personable, able to communicate easily within a small team and with external stakeholders
Professional Competencies
Essential
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Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
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Strong knowledge of charity SORP and charity finance regulations, including VAT and Gift Aid
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Experience with Xero or equivalent cloud-based accounting systems
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Strong reporting skills
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Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Experience producing management accounts and supporting senior leadership and boards
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Ability to interpret financial data for non-financial colleagues
Desirable
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Experience working in a small charity or business
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Understanding of the cultural or charitable sector
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Experience of remote working
Benefits
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Unlimited holiday policy
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5% employer pension contribution
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Life insurance
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Flexible working arrangements by agreement with the CEO
We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of experience, merit and organisational need.
Please note that interviews for this role will take place online on Thursday 31st July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is collaborating with an internationally renowned art and educational institution to recruit for a newly created role in their Advancement Team - Head of Advancement Operations.
Managing a direct team of three, this role reports in to the Director of Advancement. The post holder is responsible for providing oversight, analysis and leadership to the department based on their in-depth knowledge and understanding of information management and financial systems. The Head of Advancement Operations leads the team responsible for the management of the Advancement database, gift administration, prospect research, and leads the financial monitoring of the department, working closely with the Finance team and providing complex analysis and forecasting to the Senior Management Team, Governing Board and other committees. The postholder is also responsible for maintaining and delivering regular and ad-hoc reports for internal and external audiences, including quarterly committee papers.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role with a strong grasp of fundraising activity and working closely with finance teams. You will have experience of using Raiser’s Edge, Tessitura or a similar database in an educational, charity, arts or heritage fundraising department. You will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and will be adept at providing advice on matters relating to information management, operations, and systems. You will demonstrate advanced experience of data analysis with the ability to provide recommendations and deliver actionable insights. You will also demonstrate excellent organisational, planning and leadership skills, ensuring team projects and targets are on track and met in full.
To apply please click to the advert on the Prospectus website and submit your CV and a supporting statement via the ‘Apply Now’ button, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the organisation and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the Appointment Brief. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser at Prospectus.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Join Us as Our Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,500 (depending on experience)
Location: Fulham, London SW6 (1 day a week remote optional)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Mon–Sat, mostly 9am–5pm)
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations, is seeking an experienced, values-driven Chief Operating Officer to join our leadership team.
The Post
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our ambitious 5-year plan, supporting and deputising for the CEO, managing service leads, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across our Youth, Employment, and Independent Living services.
We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in senior management, financial planning, people leadership, and securing funding. You’ll need to be highly organised, strategic, and committed to disability rights and the Social Model of Disability.
This is a hands-on, in-person role at our accessible Centre for Independent Living in Fulham, with occasional Saturday work and flexibility to work remotely one day a week.
We actively encourage applications from Disabled people and people with lived experience.
Any prospective candidates who would like an informal chat with CEO David Buxton about the job, can drop him an email - details available at the next stage on our website.
Closing Date: Friday 18 July 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: 23 and 24 July 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Executive Administrator
Location: Central Office which is based around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington Station. Hybrid working available, approximately 2 - 3 days per week in the office including every Tuesday. Additional office, service, and away days would be required for attendance.
Salary:
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. At times you may be required to work outside these hours, including for out of hours board meetings in the evenings, and other meetings which may be after hours.
About the role
We're looking for an Executive Administrator to join our central office team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Resource. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-level administrative and governance support to various leaders within the organisation, including the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), The Board, and CEO.
In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of coordinating meetings, managing governance processes, and supporting strategic initiatives. You will facilitate board and SLT meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking formal minutes, and ensuring a timely follow-up on actions, whilst overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations, supporting the organisation's environmental strategy.
You will further line manage a small team of 2 Administrative Support Officers who support with the day to day administration and management of our central office.
About you
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced organisation. You will be a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. You will be able to organise and manage events and away days, as well as manage our booking systems and general running. You will have proven minute taking experience, able to write minutes for meetings in an organised manner, and manage our shared online platforms for ease of access, and usability. You will have:
- Experience in high level administration duties, ideally within a similar role, supporting senior leadership teams and boards with all areas of administration
- Previous experience taking minutes in meetings
- IT Proficiency: Knowledge, skills, and ability to learn and manage online systems, particularly Microsoft programs, able to book and manage meetings using outlook and teams
- Excellent numeracy and financial skills, with the ability to deliver best practice in financial management and produce accurate and timely financial information
- Ability to write reports, manage data, and oversee audit processes to a professional, high business standard
- Ability to work with confidential information in a timely secure manner
- Analytical skills, with the ability to find, absorb, and summarise complex information
- Attention to detail and quality, able to verify and proofread documents
- Time and workload management: Ability to work to tight deadlines with competing priorities
- Ability to prepare, and write documents, letters, and other communication to a professional, high business standard
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
About Us
The Advice Services Alliance (ASA) is the umbrella body for the not-for-profit social welfare advice sector in the UK. Our members include national organisations such as Citizens Advice, Age UK, Law Centres Network, Macmillan, and Shelter. Together, our network represents around 2,000 advice outlets across England and Wales.
We exist to champion access to justice by strengthening the advice sector. We do this by promoting collaboration, developing quality standards, influencing policy, and leading sector-wide projects that support the delivery of high-quality, accessible advice.
ASA also owns and manages the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), the only independently audited quality mark designed specifically for providers of generalist and specialist social welfare legal advice services.
We are entering an exciting new phase of strategic development, expanding our impact across the sector and working to ensure advice services are high-quality, sustainable, and accessible to those who need them most.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and organised Project Manager to lead the AQS Access Pathway Project, funded by City Bridge Foundation. This newly created role will be responsible for redesigning and updating the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and developing a new progression-based Access Pathway for advice services.
This is a fixed-term role, with funding secured for a minimum of 36 months. You will work closely with our Deputy Director and a wide range of stakeholders to successfully deliver a new version of AQS and its accompanying framework.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, manage, and deliver the AQS Access Pathway Project in collaboration with the ASA Deputy Director.
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Convene and facilitate a Project Advisory Group comprising ASA members and key stakeholders.
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Engage with external stakeholders including auditing and accrediting bodies such as AgeUK, Citizens Advice, Welsh Government, and the Money and Pensions Service.
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Promote and communicate the project to advice services, funders, and wider voluntary sector audiences.
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Oversee project monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and reporting to ASA’s Board and funders.
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Support budget tracking and financial reporting in collaboration with senior leadership.
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Actively recruit new services to engage with AQS and promote interest in quality assurance across the sector.
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Undertake other duties as required to support successful delivery and integration of the project.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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Commitment to social justice, human rights, and equitable access to advice services.
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Demonstrable project management experience, from design through to delivery.
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Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks and their impact on client outcomes.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines with accuracy and diplomacy.
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Experience working within complex multi-agency environments.
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Knowledge of the social welfare legal advice sector and challenges faced by frontline organisations.
Desirable:
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Experience managing staff, volunteers, or consultants.
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Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and other standard IT tools.
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Data-literate, with ability to use evaluation and performance data to drive outcomes.
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Strong written communication and presentation skills.
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Willingness to undertake training and professional development as needed.
Benefits
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Salary: £36,000 per annum
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Contract: Fixed-term (until at least September 2028), full-time (37 hours per week)
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Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus 8 bank holidays
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Pension Contribution: 6% employer contribution
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Flexible Working: Weekly London office attendance with scope for hybrid working
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Meaningful Work: An opportunity to help shape the future of quality standards across the advice sector
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Collaborative Culture: Work within a small, passionate team and national network
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Fellowship Retention and Services
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for membership engagement and income stewardship? We are seeking an experienced Head of Fellowship Retention and Services to lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding member services and driving retention. This pivotal role will oversee a significant income stream and ensure the ongoing engagement and satisfaction of a prestigious fellowship network.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Director of Fellowship, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering retention strategies that underpin long-term financial sustainability. Leading a busy Services team, you will ensure excellent day-to-day service delivery, handle high volumes of member queries, and manage complex issues with diplomacy and care.
Using data-led insights and innovative campaign approaches, you will develop targeted retention initiatives, continuously improving renewal rates and fostering a strong sense of belonging among members. With responsibility for a budget of approximately £280K and generating nearly £6 million in annual income, this role is crucial to the organisation’s financial resilience and mission.
Who We’re Looking For
- Extensive leadership experience in membership or fellowship recruitment, retention, and service delivery.
- Proven success in stewarding multi-million-pound income streams.
- Strong expertise in CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, with a focus on data governance and compliance.
- Analytical, data-driven, and highly strategic with excellent project management skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels.
- Committed to inclusivity, continuous improvement, and delivering impactful member experiences.
If you are ready to take on a role where you can make a measurable impact on member engagement and financial sustainability, we want to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
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.
Do you have experience in generating and sustaining charitable giving from individuals and nurturing a Friends scheme in the Arts education sector? Are you passionate about choral singing and its power to change the lives of children and young people and can you successfully advocate on our behalf to potential major donors?
The primary focus for the new role is to generate sustainable charitable giving from individuals, maintaining and growing our Friends memberships and developing significant income from major donors. We will also welcome input on stewardship of trusts and foundations if this is also your area of expertise.
We are a leading choral singing organisation and run residential summer courses for children and young people. Our artistic director, Ralph Allwood, founded the organisation 45 years ago, since when over 10,000 young people have benefited from our life-changing courses. Nowadays, around one third of students receive generous bursary support to attend a course and we also work with a range of partner organisations to encourage even more young people from diverse backgrounds to take part in our choral singing courses. We want to secure the future of the organisation and increase the number of students we can support by significantly growing our individual giving.
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to work up to 2 days per week on a freelance basis to help us move up a gear or two in terms of our fundraising, specifically to develop private giving from our extensive alumni network and the many successful individuals who feel music education at a young age made them the person they are today.
We have an office in central London but the job can be done remotely with occasional meetings with the General Manager, either in person or virtually.
Key information
Position: Head of Development, Friends and Major Donors
Reports to: General Manager
Key relationships: Artistic Director, Operations Manager, Assistant Director Rodolfus Choir, Communications Manager & Artistic Adviser, Chairman and Trustees
Location: Working from home with occasional visits to the office at King’s Place, London and meetings with donors c. weekly
Main goal: To launch our 45th anniversary year development appeal and manage fund raising through individual giving, Friends memberships and legacy donations and pledges, growing our charitable income in line with our strategy.
About this role:
The main duties and responsibilities for the Heads of Development role are as follows:
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
· Maintain and build relationships with our donors, and identify new individuals who would like to see the Rodolfus Choral Foundation thrive
· Use our extensive alumni list to source and maintain donors
· Use contacts from the artistic director and trustees to generate new donors
· Ensure that our top and potential donors are well looked after and researched, passing on key information to the Artistic Director and, where appropriate, arranging meetings between him and our donors
· Organise and co-host special donor events in unique venues
· Plan and help organise membership events for donors
· Help establish a legacy giving scheme for Rodolfus
· Have overall responsibility for reaching individual giving targets
· Ensure that data is accurately kept in our database in line with GDPR, and is harnessed to support our fundraising efforts
STRATEGIC PLANNING & REPORTING
· Develop a five-year Fundraising Strategy
· Set ambitious but achievable targets for each year, within the overall Rodolfus budget
· Contribute new ideas and find new opportunities for fundraising
· Produce quarterly fundraising updates for the Trustees
· Produce a fundraising report for the annual accounts, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development in the Fundraising Strategy
TRUSTS AND GRANT-MAKING BODIES
· Liaise with the General Manager to ensure a coordinated fundraising plan and targets, in keeping with the artistic vision for Rodolfus
· Proof and submit applications and be the point of contact for Trusts and Foundations (this work is currently supported by the General Manager and a fundraising consultant)
GENERAL
· Attend Team and Board meetings as required
· Be a passionate advocate at all times for Rodolfus
· Adhere to all legal requirements relating to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as all other company policies and procedures
· Create a positive work environment, underpinned by the organisation’s values
· The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time by the Trustees.
· The appointee may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the Board.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
· Is able to foster excellent relationships with major donors
· is positive, proactive, hard-working, innovative and ambitious
· is numerate, analytical, organised and has attention to detail
· is friendly, approachable and collaborative
· happy working in a small but dedicated team
· happy to travel regularly when required for donor and team meetings
Essential Criteria:
· excellent interpersonal skills
· experience of developing positive relationships with donors
· proven success in securing major donations
· experience of prospective donor identification and initial approach
· outstanding communication skills, both spoken and written
· experience in budget management
· good attention to detail
· excellent personal organisation and time management
· experience of working efficiently and effectively on their own as well as in a team
· understands the arts sector
Closing date: Midday on 23rd June 2025
Interviews: First round interviews will be held online on w/c 30th June 2025
Second round interviews will be held w/c 7th July 2025
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!
SUMMARY
Position Title: Operations Lead
Level: Level 4
Salary: £31, 320 - 36, 720 (FTE yearly)
Reports to: Director of Finance, HR and Operations
Location: Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days work from our office (Pro rata for part time)
Contract: Part time (32hrs/weekly), fixed-term contract for 2 years, with potential for extension and role expansion.
Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL).
Start date: As soon as possible (potentially August)
Benefits: TAA laptop and phone, (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.).
The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action.
Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective.
This is why we are looking for an Operations Lead capable of envisioning the full journey of a young person through their time with The Advocacy Academy from the first activation point to whenever they choose to end their journey with us. We want someone who is excited work with us in creating an environment that supports our mission and aspiration for our young people.
We want our young leaders to win and to build real power across the UK that ensures that the generations that follow aren’t just inheriting our mess, but our equipped and ready to fix it. That is why we are looking for someone passionate, a trusted partner, and the go-to person who will support us in all aspects of facility management. Working closely with the Operations and Community team, you will be responsible for the physical spaces and infrastructure within TAA. This includes overseeing the maintenance, security, and functionality of the Liberation Centre, equipment, and physical assets. Your focus is on the efficient operation of the physical environment.
Before you skim the job description, please remember you don’t have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply. Charity experience is not a requirement! We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let’s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more!
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- You will become a key member of the Finance, HR & Operations Team, including but not limited to:
- Supporting the Director of Finance, HR & Operations in maintaining and improving the relevant operational systems and processes.
- Supporting the Director of Finance, HR, and Operations in ensuring the delivery of our Liberation Centre strategy: working closely with the Community team to ensure the Centre provides a functional, welcoming, inclusive, and safe space environment for our staff, young people, and community.
- Building relationships with other departments, engaging with them to understand their needs, and communicating regular Operations updates.
- You will ensure that your responsibilities run like well-oiled machines by being a conductor of the orchestra through becoming a key member of the Finance, HR and Operations team supporting the team to achieve their strategic objectives for the year:
- Provide Support for TAA’s facilities, including cost savings and ensuring a safe and conducive work environment for our staff, members, and community groups by:
- Supporting the Director of Finance, HR, and Ops in ensuring the maintenance of our Liberation Centre, which includes: establishing protocols and processes for healthy work environments, supporting in making the space accessible and safe for all its user groups.
- Supporting maintenance and safety checks are regularly carried out at the Liberation Centre, including security and fire systems, evacuation, and emergency drills.
- Acting as the main point of contact with the council and centre manager and liaising on matters related to maintenance and repair.
- Being the main point of contact for building contractors.
- Supporting with identifying first aiders and marshals, acting as one of them, and ensuring that the first aid box is adequately stocked up at the Liberation Centre and that the fire extinguishers are within date.
- Supporting the Director of Finance, HR, and Operations with the development of applicable risk assessment forms (e.g., general risk assessment for the Liberation Centre, fire risk assessment, COVID, remote work, employee wellbeing, incident report, etc.) and their completion as may be required.
- Rolling out mandatory Health and Safety training courses and undergoing regular H&S training to keep your knowledge updated and informed of changes in regulations.
- Ensuring the space is well-stocked, and holding our procurement practices
- Liaising with our cleaner and making sure that the relationship works well and that the cleaner is supported in their access of the space
- Supporting the Community team in holding overall safety practices for the Liberation Centre
- Provide Support on TAA IT infrastructure, to include but not limited to:
- Act as the primary point of contact for our IT support provider, engaging with them to ensure they are managing troubleshooting and issue resolution well.
- Support the Finance, HR and Ops Director with planning for future IT infrastructure needs, keeping scalability and cost-efficiency in mind.
- Assist the Director Finance and Resources with monitoring IT and data protection compliance throughout the organisation, ensuring secure data storage, transfers, archiving and deletion.
- Sourcing and Setting up laptops and phones for staff, and supporting staff in using tech as part of inductions.
- Keep updated with changes in legislation that may need to be considered within The Advocacy Academy’s facilities and IT management.
- Managing our trello project management tool.
- Leading on tech repair via apple support or penelope for the staff team
- Provide HR support, to include but not limited to
- Supporting the Head of People with DBS checks and the onboarding of new staff, ensuring they have the necessary information and equipment for their work.
- Working with the Head of People to ensure that all our candidates have a great experience from the beginning to the end.
- Support with Office induction for new starters.
- Supporting with planning social events.
- Supporting on tech off boarding for staff leaving
- Provide M & E Support, to include but not limited to
- Coordinating and supporting the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) infrastructure across departments to track impact and efficiency.
- Managing and optimising Airtable dashboards and databases to streamline data reporting and enable insights for decision-making.
- Provide Finance Support, to include but not limited to:
- Be the main point of contact for our day to day Host finance administration.
- Supporting our team with generating sales invoices.
- Monitoring and responding to our Operations and expenses and invoicing slack and email messages.
- Processing invoices and expenses in a timely and accurate manner.
- Supporting fundraising team with gift-aid reconciliation.
- Provide Support for TAA’s facilities, including cost savings and ensuring a safe and conducive work environment for our staff, members, and community groups by:
- Share responsibilities for achieving our strategic objectives by upholding our vision, mission, strategy, ideology, and cultural values within your area and also across TAA, supporting on cross-departmental projects as needed:
- Embody our commitment to social and economic justice
- Role model upholding ideology, culture and value expectations across the organisation including but not limited to: leading by example across departments and during team days and role-modelling leadership, identifying new opportunities to the Director of Finance, HR and Ops and to the team and identifying risks to our integrity and authenticity in relation to ideology and culture
- Ensure that you work in tandem with and in support of other team members including but not limited to: encouraging collaborations across other departments with resources as needed
- Take responsibility for communicating your own wellbeing and needs and providing feedback on TAA wellbeing initiatives to your line manager, and contribute to living the TAA culture
- Take responsibility for pursuing your own development to build knowledge and skills to fulfil your role and areas of interest
- Governance and Compliance
- Work with the Finance, HR and Operations to prioritise and centre risk management in your portfolio: feeding into risk analysis and mitigation, identifying and escalating risks to the strategic objectives, taking the lead to mitigate risks early and thoroughly.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with TAA policies and practices and take the lead on their implementation within your portfolio
A BIT ABOUT YOU
- You are passionate about, and committed to, creating a more fair, just and equal world.
- You believe in the potential of young people to challenge the status quo and are dedicated to helping them become more powerful citizens.
- You’ve got a deep understanding of, and a personal relationship with, issues of social justice. From racism to the housing crisis to climate justice, you’ll be aware of how systemic injustice operates in our society, clued-up and well-informed on the big issues of our time, and committed to changing them.
- You’ll be comfortable managing a “to-do” list of competing priorities and balancing your workload to meet competing deadlines.
- You’re a sensitive and thoughtful relationship-builder who is interested in building a network of relationships to support the Advocacy Academy’s work. You’re a great listener, and remember people’s names, faces, and stories.
- You’re a confident written and verbal communicator, who is comfortable with tailoring communication to reach a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
- You’re proactive, organised, and eager to learn, whether that’s chatting with potential funders, researching new opportunities or collaborating with teammates.
IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Detail oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with different audiences or types of stakeholders
- Project management and experience working collaboratively across teams both in person and online
- Excellent organisational skills with confidence managing multiple tasks at the same time/ balancing multiple priorities to meet deadlines
- Experience with our existing systems e.g., Microsoft Excel/ Google Sheets, Canva
- Confidence working in a fast-paced environment
This is an outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Operations Lead role, it is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the Liberation Centre and our young people. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates will be asked to provide a CV and a Cover Letter OR a supporting video application addressing the following questions (no more than 1000 words or 10 minutes for all questions).
- Tell us about a social justice issue that makes you angry and why it matters to you?
- Our Operations Leads entails working and building relationships with different stakeholders. Tell us about a time when you successfully cultivated a relationship with someone when working towards a shared goal - What did you do and what did you learn?
- Include anything else you would like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Operations Lead role.
In addition, please also provide information on your notice period and your availability for interview. You may also attach any other content that would be relevant for us to have in order to showcase interest and experience. The content can come in any
form of media, including but not limited to - a mind map of ideas, a timeline or portfolio of your work, life or experiences; a recording; a Powerpoint or other form of presentation; a song, article, poem or other writing samples.
DATES
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- Closing Date: The deadline for applications 27th June 2025 by 10am.
Please be aware that there will be two rounds of interviews (including an interview task) and we will be interviewing as we receive applications. The application date might be brought forward if we find the right person.
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US
We aim to be representative of the community we are working with. We encourage applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQIA, working class as well as disabled people, those living with mental health conditions, refugees and migrants. We welcome people from all identities who are made to feel marginalised.
We’re not just committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively celebrate diversity in all its forms. Let us know if we can do anything to make the application or interview process more accessible. If you are invited to interview, we will at that point ask you for any accessibility requirements or preferences.
As an employer we make all reasonable adjustments to support employees in their work if they are disabled or have a health condition. We support the Access to Work scheme which could provide you with financial support to get the help you need to do all tasks successfully. We are happy to facilitate Access to Work assessments and reclaims, and would actively welcome applicants who would need this in order to do the job.
All staff who work on our programme must have, prior to starting work, a returned satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dated no earlier than 1st January 2021. The Advocacy Academy will assist the application for, and pay for the processing of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
We welcome applications from people with convictions. Please disclose in your application if you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)) . We consider each person on their own merits, taking into account all the circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why this role matters:
Every day, millions of unpaid carers across the UK face immense challenges, often with little ecognition or support. At C r arers Trust, we believe robust, insightful evidence is essential to driving meaningful change for these carers – and that’s where you come in.
As our Research Manager, you won’t just be producing reports – you’ll be leading the charge in uncovering the real experiences of unpaid carers and identifying practical, transformative solutions to support them. This is a role that sits at the heart of our work: turning insight into influence, and evidence into action.
What you’ll do:
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Lead new research that explores the complexities of unpaid care, from the day-to-day realities carers face to the systems and services intended to support them.
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Work directly with carers and the organisations that serve them, ensuring our research is grounded, participatory, and genuinely reflective of real lives.
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Bridge the gap between academia, policy, and practice, using both rigorous academic methods and agile, think tank-style approaches to drive timely and impactful outputs.
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Shape the national conversation by presenting evidence to decision-makers, influencing policy debates, and helping Carers Trust lead the sector in what works – and what needs to change.
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Embed an evidence-driven culture across Carers Trust, working with colleagues across teams UK-wide to ensure insight guides everything we do.
Why now?
The challenges facing unpaid carers are growing – from navigating stretched health and social care systems to balancing work, wellbeing, and financial strain. At the same time, there's increasing recognition that carers are essential to the functioning of society and public services. This is a pivotal moment to influence the future of care – and we need a Research Manager who is passionate, curious, and committed to driving real change.
Who we’re looking for:
An experienced researcher with a talent for turning data into stories and findings into influence. Someone comfortable collaborating with academics, policymakers, service providers and – most importantly – carers themselves. A strategic thinker and a skilled communicator, who thrives on connecting the dots between evidence, lived experience, and innovation.
If this sounds like you, download the recruitment pack to find out more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Play a key role in protecting parrots and their habitats worldwide.
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Grants Officer to coordinate grant fundraising efforts at the World Parrot Trust.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on coordination and collaboration to contribute meaningfully to global conservation. You’ll manage timelines, gather information, and support the delivery of successful grant proposals and reports—helping unlock vital funding for the World Parrot Trust.
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.
Applications close at 23:59 BST on Friday 11 July 2025. We will review applications on a rolling basis.
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!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Administrator to join the Marketing team and the wider Fundraising, Retail and Communications Department. Your role is to provide high quality administrative support.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Role Requirements
- Work to a regular schedule of imports
- Locate the required data from multiple sources both within and outside The Children’s Trust systems
- Follow detailed process guides
- Use various tools to manipulate data and change formats where required
- Import the data on to Charity CRM and other systems using built in and in-house tools
- Ensure financial and personal information is managed appropriately and securely
- Follow detailed briefs and process guides
- Extract supporter data for fundraising activity
- Extract information for use in analysis or other projects
- Update existing reports daily, weekly and monthly
- Report on fundraising activity, income and trends
- Produce detailed financial reports for internal use
- Support the Director of Fundraising & Communications
- Support the Data Manager in developing analysis projects
- Work with the team to identify measures to monitor and model performance
- Learn the use of built in and third-party analysis tools
Interview Date: TBC
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help people in the Middle East free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice?
Since 1854, Embrace has been serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities (of all faiths and none) in the Middle East. We support, enable and partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore dignity through: Education, Healthcare and Community Development programmes. Without our staff, this important work simply wouldn’t be possible.
We are looking for an outstanding HR professional to provide compassionate HR support to the whole organisation and play a pivotal role driving initiatives that improve employee experience, engagement and operational efficiency.
As Embrace’s People Advisor, you will play a pivotal role managing the full breadth of day-to-day HR matters and be a key contributor to creating an inclusive, diverse culture in which all staff can flourish and thrive in a hybrid working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and staff on a range of HR issues, including employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring these reflect the Christian vision and values of Embrace the Middle East.
- Support recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, person specification, conducting interviews, and onboarding new staff.
- Manage Embrace’s HR digital platform and staff data, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Coordinate training sessions and all staff coming together days.
- Contribute to the overall success of Embrace through championing HR initiatives that have a positive impact on the charity’s people and culture.
Skills, experience and professional qualifications required:
- CIPD qualified, level 5 or above
- Excellent understanding and application of UK employment law and best practice
- Experience of providing HR support for a remote and flexible working organisation
- Experience of working for a small to medium sized organisation in a HR stand-alone role
- Experience of managing a wide range of employee relations (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, performance improvement, dismissal, absence management), policy development and health & safety compliance
- Experience of managing staff recruitment, selection, onboarding and offboarding
- Experience of managing a cloud-based HR system, integrated with payroll, for the whole organisation
- Analytical skills to draw out useful information to inform reports and actions
- Ability to confidently and cogently influence and support managers at all levels
- Experience of contributing to the creation of a values-led, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
- Experience managing and maintaining HR systems and reporting tools
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365, Excel, HR and payroll cloud-based systems
- Sympathy with the Christian ethos of the charity and commitment to serve Embrace’s faith inspired mission
Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:
- To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexitime and home-working arrangements
- Flexitime - start work between 7:30am – 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%
- Holiday - 32 days, including 8 bank holidays and a day off work for your birthday – rising to 33 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Life Assurance - 3x salary
- Access to retail discount portal
- Employee Assistant Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24 /7, 365 days a year
- Training and development programme for all employees
- Commitment to staff health & wellbeing
How to apply:
For further information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 27 June 2025.
Embrace the Middle East provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability. If you require any support during the application or interview process, please let us know in your online response via the link above. To monitor diversity in our recruitment practices you will be invited to complete an anonymous Equality, Diversity and Inclusion questionnaire as part of the application process.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.