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Job Summary:
This involves assessing, allocating and supporting our tenants on their journey with Stay and assisting successful move on. Teamwork is also a key part of this role to work alongside the wider housing team towards team and organisational objectives.
Role Specific Responsibilities:
· Deliver pro-active engagement with tenants to increase the potential for income collection by education, support and other interventions with customers as appropriate and in line with Stay’s policies.
· Provide advice to tenants on tenant and landlord roles and responsibilities in accordance with tenancy/licence conditions in face-to-face sessions or via the telephone/email/letter/text.
· Advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.
· Identify any/all factors that may be contributing to rent arrears: money mismanagement, budgeting issues etc.
· Give advice and assistance with housing problems including information on housing options.
· Take responsibility for a designated caseload of tenants requiring housing support including the identification of prospective tenants. Assist new tenants, particularly vulnerable and young tenants to set up and maintain a tenancy and be able to access support needed. Together with the customer draw up a personal housing plan.
· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.
· Actively work with the tenants and colleagues around issues placing the tenancy at risk including breaches of the tenancy agreement: arrears, harassment, nuisance and other disputes when required.
· Build effective relationships with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) and maintain a knowledge base of these to signpost customers as required. Share information, where appropriate and in line with data protection and confidentiality, to meet the needs of the tenants.
· Ensure the maximisation of rent collection in line with targets and reduce rent arrears on a continuing basis through the effective enforcement of the rent arrears policy, procedure and systems working alongside the rents officer.
· Work in a performance target-led environment and have a commitment to attaining those targets.
· Prepare timely and accurate reports.
· Identify and implement good administrative practices and procedures.
· Maximise income collection by providing advice on welfare benefits and make referrals to specialist services and agencies where appropriate.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice in respect of all relevant administrative, legal and financial procedures.
· Respond promptly and effectively to enquiries or complaints with regards to rent or associated housing matters in accordance with Stay’s policies.
· Maintain appropriate and accurate records to comply with statutory and service-wide reporting requirements. Proactively monitor and report to the Housing Team Leader in respect of service delivery, performance indicators and targets.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of housing management practice and all relevant Stay and Housing Team procedures in to ensure the processes, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to and to contribute to the development of any reviews.
· Integrate tenant care into working practices through a ‘Tenant First’ approach, ensuring tenants are treated with respect and courtesy and experience a ‘seamless’ service. Adhere to Stay’s standards of tenant care in respect of answering correspondence, telephones and complaints.
· Maximise the use of information and communications technology to support the service and deliver efficiency improvements. Maintain up to date knowledge of systems and applications.
· Work collaboratively with the referral and assessments officer to evaluate applicants, conduct thorough needs and risk assessments, and perform reference checks before extending accommodation offers.
· Carry out an appropriate induction to the allocated Stay property once an offer has been made to an applicant.
· Liaise with The Rent Officer and Housing Benefit to ensure the customer’s account is active and the customer is aware of their responsibility of providing any information to ensure the housing benefit is paid and reduce all arrears.
· Liaise with Housing Benefit, Employment Services, Social Services, Probation Services and other authorities as necessary in relation to housing management.
· Ensure that tenants are compliant with and kept fully informed and consulted on matters affecting their Licence or Tenancy Agreements and they understand their rights and responsibilities: respecting other tenants, non-use of drugs etc.
· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.
· Work with the Voids and Maintenance Team to undertake regular visits to the housing properties to inspect the accommodation and get customer feedback to ensure that repairs and cleaning of the buildings are carried out promptly to a high standard and that safety and security is maintained.
· Adhere to Stay’s Safeguarding Policies and take responsibility for making Safeguarding referrals to the relevant services and report any concerns to Stay’s Designated Safeguarding Officers.
· To address issues of social isolation and exclusion, facilitating client’s involvement in the community.
· To deliver person centred support through one-to-one sessions, group work and ad-hoc support.
· To record all contacts with tenants appropriately and in line with Stay’s policies and procedures and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems, ensuring information is updated.
· To produce appropriate written reports in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of managers, service providers and board of trustees.
· To assist tenants in acquiring the budgeting and social skills necessary to sustain accommodation effectively.
· To, where customers are at risk of eviction, provide advice and support and where necessary help them to seek legal advice.
· To actively promote tenants knowledge of and participation in Stay’s Client Involvement activity by promoting available opportunities such as membership of working groups, service evaluation, service changes and Stay’s Complaint’s, Comments and Suggestion policy.
· To ensure that clients understand their rights and responsibilities of the licence/tenancy to enable informed choices.
· To input and extract information from Stay’s IT systems, including client information.
· To undertake, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Team Leader, Service Manager and Operations Manager.
· Provide advice and guidance on issues such as tenancies at risk, whether through rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, property maintenance, unemployment, mental health issues and finance.
· Assist tenants with security and safety matters within their home including door/window security, advice regarding household appliances and controls for heating, providing details of the repairs service and how to report and arrange repairs.
· Ensure incidents/Safeguarding are fully reported and investigated and act to resolve the problem or take holding action until a permanent solution is found.
· Engaging with clients and the local community to co-produce a programme of activities and sessions.
· Encourage and motivate clients to engage and participate in activities and sessions.
· Other duties commensurate with the post as may be determined from time to time.
Staff Expectations – how we do things
Administration Duties
· Maintain accurate records, both paper and electronic.
· Assist in the production of management information related to key performance indicators.
Financial Management
· Work within departmental budgets and aim to achieve value for money in all areas.
· Ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures.
Relationships and Partnerships
· Maintain and enhance working relationships internally with support colleagues and central services, externally with referral agencies, landlords, the Local Authority etc.
· Assure compliance with Management Agreements and Leases and report as required to partner landlords on housing management performance.
Client Involvement
· Encourage and support meaningful client involvement in all aspects of the service delivery and embed Involvement at the core of the service provision.
· To make a difference to clients through support which everyday impacts on their lives for the better.
Quality Assurance
· Report on performance monthly to line manager within deadline.
· Assist in addressing any improvements required from internal or external audits.
· Ensure that Equality & Diversity is actively promoted in all areas of work and that the services are relevant and accessible to all.
· To undertake development and training opportunities and have responsibility for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection and practice.
· To continuously review own working practices in line with client feedback and current best practice.
· To review and evaluate own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identify own learning/development needs and opportunities by attending and contributing to regular support, supervision and appraisal sessions.
Culture, Values and Behaviour
· To articulate and personally demonstrate Stay’s values both internally and externally.
· Where possible work to alleviate feelings of prejudice and stigma experienced by homeless or marginalised groups.
· To contribute to the building of a staff culture where every person feels empowered and valued.
· To always be professional and demonstrate a great positive attitude, be empathetic and adopt a person-centred way of working.
· To commit to learning and being the best through continual learning and development.
· To show consistent integrity, trust and fairness that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion.
· To deliver time after time to a consistent standard of service in line with Stay’s policies and procedures.
· To use good judgment and initiative to find solutions.
Health and Safety
· To be aware of Stay’s policies and procedures, ensure they are carried out and that good practice is maintained.
· You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. You must co-operate with Stay and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
The responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people in our community? Are you a strategic, values-driven leader looking to make an impact?
At WECHI, our purpose is to support older people to remain living comfortably and independently in their own homes for as long as they choose. If you are passionate about applying your skills to a meaningful cause, the Head of Central Services role offers a unique opportunity to lead and make a difference, guided by our values of care, respect, integrity, and collaboration.
In this senior leadership role, you’ll work closely with the CEO, Management Board and management team to shape our financial strategy, strengthen governance, and ensure effective management of our people, data, IT and facilities functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to an organisation with a big heart, a strong social purpose and a team that genuinely cares.
What you’ll lead on
Strategic Finance & Planning
- Lead the development of financial and commercial strategies that support WECHI’s long-term vision.
- Oversee annual budgets, forecasts and business planning.
- Provide clear, insightful financial information to support Board and Executive decision-making.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead all financial reporting, including monthly reviews, cashflow management, quarterly management accounts, BVAs and year-end accounts (including subsidiaries).
- Manage the annual audit and maintain strong relationships with bankers, insurers and auditors.
- Ensure robust financial controls, policies and procedures across the organisation.
Operational Performance & Growth
- Partner with operational teams to improve performance, efficiency and financial sustainability.
- Provide financial modelling and support for bids, business cases and new service development.
- Contribute to revenue growth, including development of commercial opportunities and private income streams.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Act as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen organisational governance and risk management, including maintenance of risk registers.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, information governance and financial regulations.
Corporate Services Leadership
- Manage the People Support Lead, providing line management and oversight, while working collaboratively to ensure HR compliance, develop people strategy, and coordinate on key operational matters including payroll and budgets.
- Lead IT oversight and the outsourced IT function, ensuring systems are maintained and improved.
- Oversee facilities management and represent WECHI as a Director for Hide Market Management.
For a full description of duties, person specification, and benefits, please see the attached JD.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Central Services to shape the future of WECHI, make a lasting impact, and champion our values of care, respect, integrity, and collaboration. If you think that's you,we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Net Zero Carbon Engagement Officer to support churches across the Westminster Deaneries in their journey towards net zero carbon. This is an exciting opportunity to work with parishes, clergy, volunteers and diocesan colleagues to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and care well for creation.
You will play a key role in coordinating activity at a local level, supporting churches with audits, funding applications and delivery of projects, while helping to build learning that can be shared more widely across London.
About the role
Reporting to the Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead, you will:
- Engage with and support churches across the Westminster Deaneries (St Marylebone, Paddington and St Margaret) in progressing towards net zero carbon
- Coordinate and grow the Westminster Climate Forum, encouraging collaboration and shared learning between churches
- Support churches to complete energy and net zero carbon audits and implement recommendations
- Promote funding opportunities and support churches with grant applications
- Work with fundraising colleagues to submit funding bids on behalf of individual churches and groups of churches
- Support churches to submit annual Energy Footprint Tool data
- Oversee grant distribution and support delivery of projects within budget and timescales
- Work with communications colleagues to develop case studies and share learning
- Contribute to developing models for deanery-level net zero carbon coordination across London
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of responsibilities.
About you
You will bring:
Essential
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and relationship building
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage projects and multiple priorities
- IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
- Clear written and spoken English
- The right to work in the UK
- A passion for environmental issues and tackling the climate crisis
- An empathetic understanding of the mission and values of the Church of England
Desirable
- Experience of project management
- Experience of organising events and public speaking
- Working knowledge of net zero carbon projects and/or church buildings
- Experience of writing grant applications
- An understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England and the role of parish clergy
- Experience of working with volunteers
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Closing date: 18 January 2026
Shortlist/invite: w/c 12 February 2026
Interviews: w/c 2 February 2026
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



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Race Against Dementia is a global charity founded by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE to find preventions, treatments and cures for dementia – faster.
We fund and support pioneering early-career scientists around the world, giving them the tools, mentoring and Formula 1-inspired mindset to accelerate breakthroughs. From the UK to the USA, Australia to South Africa, our researchers are rethinking how dementia research is done – applying data science, AI and engineering to neuroscience in bold, collaborative ways.
This role sits within Race Against Dementia’s small, dynamic Fundraising and Marketing team, which raises income in the UK from individuals, major donors, trusts and foundations, and community fundraisers. The team works closely together to build awareness, inspire support, and deliver exceptional experiences for our donors and supporters.
Purpose of the Role
The Fundraising Officer plays a key role in delivering Race Against Dementia’s fundraising and marketing activity, helping to grow income and strengthen supporter relationships. The role combines operational excellence with creativity: managing systems, data and platforms to ensure effective delivery, while producing engaging content and stories that inspire action.
Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing and Communications
- Manage incoming communications to the fundraising team, ensuring timely, professional responses
- Maintain the CRM with up to date and accurate supporter information, and act as organisational lead on CRM best practice and management
- Set up dashboards and reporting systems in the CRM to monitor donor behaviours and patterns Provide regular updates and reports to the fundraising team on supporter behaviours, channel performance, trends etc. to inform strategy
Fundraiser communications and events
- Act as first point of contact for individuals and organisations fundraising for the charity
- Record and track all fundraising events and activities, implementing communication plans to welcome, support, and thank participants
- Work with the Public Fundraising and Marketing Lead to build digital and automated onboarding and stewardship journeys for community fundraisers
- Oversee the delivery of excellent stewardship for community fundraisers through responsive support, proactive communication and effective use of automated journeys to enhance their experience and results
- Build strategies to maximise fundraiser income, including targets, incentives etc.
- Lead on the planning and execution of fundraising engagement events, optimising the on-site experience and income generation potential.
- Support and coordinate fundraising volunteers for key engagement events, building a stewardship programme across the year
Fundraising Operations
- Manage our major fundraising platforms (e.g. Just Giving) to ensure data accuracy and compliance
- Support the management of our legacy and in memory donations, delivering thoughtful and sensitive supporter communications
- Work with the Finance Manager on monthly direct debits and income reconciliation.
- Undertake research to identify new supporter, donor, trust/foundation and HNW prospects aligned with our mission
Logistics and Administration
- Maintain records of fundraising materials and merchandise, reordering stock as needed.
- Oversee the relationship with the fulfilment house to ensure smooth delivery of goods and supporter packs
- Track and manage auction items and raffle prizes, monitoring usage and income
- Support the delivery of key Race Against Dementia events, providing logistical support and ensuring excellent supporter experiences
- Maintain team calendars, campaign planners, and shared resources to support smooth team operations
The Race Against Dementia office will be closed from 24 December to 5 January and we will respond to any enquiries on our return.
Please ensure that send a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role when submitting your CV.
Race Against Dementia identifies, funds and guides pioneering scientists from across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to steer Asylum Aid at an important time in its 30-year existence. As Executive Director you will be responsible for delivering on our strategy for impact. You will oversee our work to increase access to expert, trauma-informed legal representation to those in the asylum, trafficking and statelessness systems and lead our policy and strategic legal work to achieve systemic change that contributes towards our vision.
You will line manage the Director of Legal Casework to oversee the provision of supportive and enabling leadership to Asylum Aid caseworkers so that they can continue to deliver high quality expert advice in complex cases, while being supported in their professional development and wellbeing. You will also manage and develop the work of our welfare advice team within the Westminster Advice Services Partnership and beyond, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the sector to build capacity and increase our impact.
The ideal candidate, who may be legally qualified, will have experience of leadership in the charity/NGO sector and a sound understanding of the asylum, human rights and trafficking processes in the UK and the legal frameworks which govern the protection of refugees, survivors of trafficking and stateless people, and of the role of law in achieving system change.
We are looking for someone who is strategically minded and passionate about providing supportive and inclusive leadership to our expert team. You will be committed to our objectives and to the role which expert legal representation plays in enabling people in need of protection in the UK to obtain it.
As is the nature of this sector, the role may be exposed to a high volume of traumatic and distressing material and, whilst they will be supported by the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and surrounding team, the candidate should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of good self-care principles in an intense work environment and dissemination of those principles to junior members of the team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and strategy
·Be responsible, with the support of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO, for the development, implementation and monitoring of Asylum Aid’s organisational strategy
·Provide leadership and strategic direction at Asylum Aid in accordance with its aims and objectives, with the support of the Director of Legal Casework
·Act as external spokesperson for Asylum Aid, maintaining and strengthening Asylum Aid’s position as a leader in the refugee rights, statelessness and legal aid sectors;
·Work collaboratively with others in the sector to promote and strengthen Asylum Aid’s work, identify and establish potential partnerships, with the support of the Director of Legal Casework;
·Work collaboratively with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and Executive Leadership team to drive the implementation of the Group strategic framework;
·Ensure that all reporting and monitoring requirements are met to support fundraising, contract compliance and monitoring strategic impact;
·Support the cross collaboration of the Asylum Aid team with the Helen Bamber Foundation team and play an active part in the management of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.
Governance
·Act as the Data Protection Supervisor with responsibility for data protection and cyber security within Asylum Aid
·Together with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and designated safeguarding leads, be responsible for child and adult safeguarding within Asylum Aid
·In collaboration with the Director of Legal Casework, ensure compliance by Asylum Aid with all legal and regulatory obligations, including the Legal Aid Agency contract, the Immigration Advice Authority and Solicitors Regulation Authority;
·Lead on the preparation and presentation of quarterly reports on Asylum Aid’s activities, strategy and risks to the Asylum Aid Board, the Finance and Fundraising Committee and the People and Governance Committee;
·Lead on the preparation of the Trustees’ annual report and ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are adequate to enable reporting on Asylum Aid’s activities and impact.
Management and Supervision
·Responsible for line management of the Director of Legal Casework and Welfare Advice service coordinator, and other team supervisors as required;
·Together with the Group Director of People, responsible for Human Resources and implementation of the People Strategy within Asylum Aid, including development and implementation of HR policies and procedures;
·Together with the Director of Legal Casework and team supervisors, drive the effective management and supervision of the Asylum Aid team and ensure that they comply with relevant professional standards and accreditation;
·Foster a supportive and inclusive team culture at Asylum Aid in which each member feels valued and supported to develop professionally and to perform to the best of their ability;
·Ensure the team’s well-being and that self-care practices are established and work in tandem with the Director of Legal Casework and supervisors to ensure trauma-informed ways of working.
Policy & Strategic Legal Work
·Together with the Group Director of Policy, identify policy priorities and coordinate the preparation of evidence and briefings drawing on Asylum Aid’s experience and expertise to influence system change;
·Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with sector colleagues to support joint strategic engagement including policy advocacy and strategic legal work;
·Work closely with the Director of Legal Casework and team supervisors to drive changes in the UK asylum, trafficking and statelessness systems through strategic legal work.
Finance & Fundraising
·Work closely with the CEO and the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Finance Team to set and manage budget(s) and general financial matters for Asylum Aid
·Together with the Director of Legal Casework and the Group Finance Team, establish systems for monitoring legal aid Work In Progress and billing, and securing casework income including legal aid, and inter partes income from judicial review cases;
·Work closely with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Fundraising and Communications Team to secure funding for Asylum Aid from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, corporate philanthropy and major donors;
·Ensure that Legal Aid and other income is maximised, and targets are achieved.
Other duties
·Manage the recruitment and supervision of volunteers where necessary in collaboration with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Volunteers Coordinator;
·Support the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Facilities team to ensure the smooth running of the office and that the facilities meet the needs of Asylum Aid;
·Work outside normal office hours as required and travel in order to carry out the responsibilities of the post.
·To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge
•Experience of running a small to medium sized charity/legal NGO and/or legal department within the NGO sector (or other equivalent senior management role);
•Demonstrable experience of managing and leading a successful team and the ability to manage a growing team with mixed roles from team supervisors to administrative support staff, working co-operatively with colleagues to maintain transparency and effective working relationships within the team;
•Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
•Strong understanding of good governance including legal, regulatory and financial responsibilities;
•Ability to work with a range of stakeholders from trustees to external partners;
•Experience of leading and/or participating in organisational strategic planning;
·Experience of legal policy work within the human rights field and /or of strategic litigation, whether as an NGO claimant or legal representative;
•Experience of managing diverse funding sources and setting and implementing budgets;
•Experience of working in a service delivery partnership with other organisations;
•Experience of fundraising, especially grants from trusts and foundations;
•Sound working knowledge of the law and policy as it relates to immigration, asylum, human rights and modern slavery/trafficking;
•Demonstrable understanding of the asylum and human rights sector in the UK;
•An understanding of the barriers migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers face regarding access to legal advice, reasons why they may become destitute and why this makes it more difficult to access advice and support; and
•The passion for working empathetically and supportively with migrants, refugees, stateless people and asylum seekers.
Desirable Experience
·Experience of managing the delivery of frontline casework with people in the asylum or trafficking systems
·Experience of tendering for and delivering publicly funded contracts e.g. LAA or local authority funding;
·Working knowledge of Legal Aid Agency contracts, including the delivery of casework and billing under a legal aid contract in the immigration and asylum category and/or the public law category;
How to apply
The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 10am on Monday 26th January 2026.
The website form will ask you to:
1.Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.
2.Upload your current CV
3.Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional, and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.
For an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Alison Pickup, the current Executive Director.
Selection Process
We will invite candidates to an initial online interview on Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th February, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interviews at our office in Old Street on Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th February.
We offer a guaranteed initial interview for refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, provided that they provide some evidence of relevant experience or skills in relation to the essential criteria.
We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.
Eligibility
Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).
Successful candidates will also be subject to a basic DBS check. If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.
Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.
We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates because we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in.
We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds, especially people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma and of the housing and welfare system, who are under-represented in our organisation.
We recognise and value the role of lived experience in meeting the needs of our clients and acknowledge the under-representation of people with lived experience of forced migration and statelessness in the advice sector. We value experience gained overseas as well as in the UK.
We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network and access other information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.
Please complete the form on their website to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.
Position: Associate Finance Business Partner (Volunteer Groups)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/ Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Are you passionate about making a difference and using your financial expertise to support volunteer-led initiatives? Join the MS Society as an Associate Finance Business Partner (Groups) and play a vital role in empowering our group finance volunteers to manage their finances confidently and effectively.
In this role, you’ll:
- Provide strategic financial advice and clear reporting to volunteer groups.
- Deliver training and resources to help volunteers understand their financial responsibilities.
- Lead key processes such as year-end financial checks and compliance reporting.
- Collaborate across teams to simplify financial systems and improve processes.
- Support decision-making and planning to maximise impact for people affected by MS.
What we’re looking for:
- Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting processes.
- Experience working with volunteers and delivering training to non-finance audiences.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your financial expertise with a role that truly makes a difference. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting communities, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and help us improve lives for people affected by MS.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 5 January 2026
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Head of Finance
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum WTE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Farnham/Guildford, Surrey
Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.
We are seeking an experienced and committed finance professional to step into a key leadership role as a valued team member retires.
You will lead our Finance Team, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, effective forecasting and budgeting, and full compliance with statutory requirements.
With responsibility for the financial ledger, management of accounts, annual accounts, and the continual strengthening of financial systems, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the charity’s resources.
As a supportive manager, you will guide the team, build positive relationships across the organisation and uphold Phyllis Tuckwell’s values in all you do.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career and move into a position of real influence.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a respected, purpose-driven and much-loved organisation, we’d be delighted to hear from you
About You
A successful Head of Finance will be ACCA or CIMA qualified and have:
- Excellent financial and management accounting experience
- Knowledge of charity accounting including VAT & Charity SORP
- Proven experience of effectively leading, managing and motivating a team
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
For more details about the role and a full list of essential skills and experience, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Finance Team are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
- Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Benefit Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
A Great Place to Work
- Equal Opportunities employer
- Flexible hours and flexible working
- Supportive colleagues
- Development opportunities
- 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mark Beale, Director of Finance and Business Development . If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 23rd January 2026
Interviews to be held Tuesday 3rd & Tuesday 10th February 2026
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Our mission is to care compassionately for adults living with an advanced or terminal illness, and those closest to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Talking Money
Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client’s perspective, is:
“Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.”
We work holistically and person-centred, supporting people facing debt, poverty, rising living costs, poor housing and mental ill-health. Demand for our services continues to rise.
The opportunity
This newly created Fundraising Manager role is central to securing Talking Money’s long-term sustainability. Following funding changes, we are strengthening our income generation with a focus on trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships.
You will join a small, ambitious Leadership Team, shaping strategy while delivering income in a mission-driven organisation.
What you’ll do
- Lead and grow income from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
- Develop early-stage corporate partnerships aligned with our mission
- Write high-quality funding applications and reports
- Build strong, long-term relationships with funders and partners
- Track fundraising performance, forecasts and pipeline
- Work closely with colleagues to gather impact data and stories
- Contribute to Talking Money’s fundraising strategy
About you
You will be a confident, values-driven fundraiser with:
- A track record of securing income from trusts and foundations and/or corporate partners
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- The ability to think strategically while delivering operationally
- A collaborative and organised working style
- A commitment to equity, inclusion and whole-person support
Experience in small charities, individual giving or fundraising communications is welcome but not essential.
Why join us?
- Make a tangible difference to people facing financial hardship
- Shape a growing fundraising function
- Flexible, hybrid and part-time working
- A compassionate, values-led organisational culture
- Supportive leadership and realistic expectations
Benefits include 25–30 days annual leave (pro rata), 5% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, health plan, and cycle-to-work and tech schemes.
How to apply
Please send:
- Your CV
- A supporting statement (max 2 pages)
Deadline: Sunday 18 January, 11pm
Interviews: Week commencing 26 January (in person)
Talking Money is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and an inclusive recruitment process, we welcome applications from people under-represented in the charity and advice sectors. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
To empower and enable people to tackle financial challenges through advice, financial education and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Details
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent (18.45 hours per week / 2.5 days)
Location: Centrala CIC, Birmingham
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000per annum (FTE)
Start Date: January 2025
About the Role
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships within diverse communities?
Do you have experience working with minoritised and marginalised groups, especially migrants?
Are you empathetic, creative, and motivated to help people connect, participate, and make a difference locally?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join Centrala.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Community Inclusion Officer to support the delivery of our Migration Programme. The role involves building strong, trusting relationships with migrant communities, uncovering what matters to people, and helping them connect, participate, and influence positive change.
You’ll work closely with the Migration Programme Manager to shape, deliver, and grow initiatives that engage and support Central and Eastern European (CEE) and other underrepresented migrant communities across Birmingham and nationally.
Your work will involve delivering existing and developing new projects that empower communities and promote inclusion. By co-creating events, support structures, and opportunities for collaboration, you’ll help foster resilience, amplify migrant voices, and influence local narratives, civic life, and policy.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of culture, community, and social impact — with relationships and creativity at its heart.
Our Key Goals
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Migrant communities have more influence over the changes in their local area.
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Migrants are included in decision-making processes and service delivery.
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Migrants are actively involved in developing place-based community assets and projects.
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A more diverse range of local people work together to improve their communities.
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Relationships and collaboration between local stakeholders are strengthened.
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People feel proud of their local area and hopeful for the future.
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Stories about migration and migrant communities are more inclusive and welcoming.
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People are better informed about opportunities and local assets.
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New migrants can navigate life more easily, leading to positive adaptation and integration.
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Public perceptions of migrants become more positive.
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Migrant voices are represented and included in policy, development, and planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Community Engagement & Relationship Building
Main Responsibilities:
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Conduct outreach and engagement with CEE and new migrant communities to build stronger, more representative participation.
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Support the development of new community initiatives to encourage collaboration and leadership.
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Ensure migrants—especially those from marginalised groups such as LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and those experiencing mental health challenges—are included and heard.
Key Tasks:
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Hold regular one-to-one meetings to understand people’s concerns, hopes, and ambitions.
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Identify and support active community members to develop confidence, participation, and leadership skills.
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Support community groups to connect, collaborate, and take part in shared projects.
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Amplify migrant voices in public conversations and forums.
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Create and deliver communications plans (including social media) to connect and inspire active citizens.
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Support and encourage local initiatives, events, and community projects.
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Deliver workshops, meetings, panel discussions, and cultural celebrations.
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Organise both online and in-person events to strengthen community ties.
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Maintain an active network of community contacts and ensure efficient communication.
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Lead local communications, including newsletters and online content.
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Contribute to research, evaluation, and partnership-building efforts.
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Support the training and development of migrant leaders, volunteers, and peer workers.
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Represent Centrala’s migration work in external meetings and forums.
2. Project Delivery and Coordination
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Plan, schedule, and manage activities using tools such as Asana.
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Ensure events and activities are delivered within budget and on time.
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Evaluate project effectiveness and incorporate lessons learned.
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Support the development of impactful local activities, events, and community-led initiatives.
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Identify opportunities to collaborate with external organisations and campaigns.
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Monitor migration policy developments and identify key issues for community response.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
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Prepare and monitor evaluations of projects and activities.
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Assist in compiling reports for funders and stakeholders.
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Support data collection and maintain accurate financial records.
4. Fundraising & Financial Oversight
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Contribute to Centrala’s fundraising initiatives.
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Support the development and management of project budgets.
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Ensure timely collection of data and maintain financial accountability.
5. Training, Development & Organisational Learning
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Take responsibility for personal development and wellbeing.
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Reflect on and improve your engagement practice.
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Share learning and contribute to team growth.
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Produce reports and follow Centrala’s procedures to a high standard.
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Participate in Centrala and sector training related to community engagement, inclusion, and migration.
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Stay informed about migration sector developments, legal changes, and research.
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Adopt a continuous learning approach to community engagement and development.
Person Specification
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
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Lived experience of migration.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
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Proven success building relationships with diverse communities, especially CEE and new migrant groups.
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Strong understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
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Ability to work independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
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Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
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Experience managing conflict and challenging situations.
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Budget management experience.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Asana, Canva, and social media.
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Experience working with marginalised groups and providing outreach or signposting support.
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Creative approach to community engagement and programme delivery.
Personal Qualities
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A natural people-person who enjoys connecting with others.
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Enthusiastic and passionate, with a practical approach to getting things done.
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Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
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Motivational, empathetic, and community-focused
Additional Information
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This role involves regular evening and weekend work.
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An Enhanced DBS check is required.
Values and Beliefs Underpinning Our Work
Our work at Centrala is grounded in values that reflect who we are and guide everything we do. These principles shape how we deliver our mission, build partnerships, and create a working culture rooted in respect and purpose.
We are committed to social integration, bringing together diverse audiences through
art, dialogue, and shared cultural experiences. We believe in fostering understanding and connection, celebrating the richness of all communities, and ensuring their cultures and heritage are valued and visible within British society.
Our working culture, shaped by our staff, volunteers, trustees, artists, partners, and
community network, draws on these core values:
• Equality & Diversity — We see these as essential for coexistence, recognising that
diversity enriches us all.
• Inclusion — We strive to prevent isolation or marginalisation, ensuring individuals feel welcome and valued.
• Collaboration — We build together, sharing agency, responsibility, and ownership across our community.
• Communication — Clear, respectful, and honest dialogue is central to all our relationships.
• Integration — We celebrate the cultural and social contributions of all communities
within British society.
• We uphold fairness, equity, transparency, and accountability in all our work, ensuring that every individual involved with Centrala — no matter their background, age, gender,belief, or role — can participate fully, safely, and with dignity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About you
We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values-led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.
About the role
The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK, we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Friday 16 January 2026, 5pm.
The information on the diversity monitoring form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chief Executive Officer
Salary: c.£75 - 80,000 per annum
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: The role is, of necessity, office based, although flexibility for home working is expected where appropriate. Evening and weekend work will be required to attend networking and other events.
At Sussex community Foundation we are approaching our 20th anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone, we are looking for an ambitious and dynamic chief executive to lead us into the next 20 years, enabling us to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place.
At Sussex Community Foundation we bring inspirational people together to create the change Sussex needs. In our first 20 years we have built a reputation across the county as an authoritative voice in local philanthropy, attracting and retaining new Fundholders to the Foundation.
As a leading grant maker in the county, our reputation within the voluntary sector is incredibly important to us. We want to ensure that our future Chief Executive builds on these trusted relationships.
We have an experienced and influential Board who will support you in your role, backed up by an enthusiastic and committed team of experts in both fundraising and grant making.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Mark Spofforth OBE FCA - Chair of Trustees
Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 - noon
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To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated finance professional to bring expertise to an established local charity. This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the senior management team and trustees.You will manage and support a small finance team.
Investing in this specialist role is a crucial step for Valleys Kids. It will enable us to build upon recent work done to deliver better financial management across the organisation. Securing a sustainable future for the charity in the face of external funding pressures will be challenging but, only in this way, can we hope to maintain our significant successes in improving the well-being of local families and communities.
This role is perfect for someone who is looking for a part time position, thrives on being part of a dynamic team yet can also work independently. You will need to be highly motivated, well organised, and comfortable in providing updates and reports to the senior management team and key external partners.
Based at the Factory in Porth, but with working from home opportunities, you will need to have your own transport when travel between the various hubs is necessary.
The role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK.
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Lead financial planning, budget setting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
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Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions
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Ensure compliance with Charity accounting standards and regulatory requirements (VAT, SORP, and Gift Aid)
Operational Management
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Lead and manage the finance team (2 direct reports) and report directly to the CEO/Trustees
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Effective use of Xero and accurate maintenance of financial records.
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Oversee day–to–day finance operations and maintain strong financial controls.
What we are Looking for
Essential
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Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
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Strong technical accounting skills, with proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.
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Confident leader with excellent communication skills
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Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on delivery, including team management
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Proven experience in a senior finance position
Desirable
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An understanding of charity governance
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Experience with Xero accounting software
Additional benefits for our employees:
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25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
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Hybrid working options
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Employer contributed pension scheme
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An Employee Assistance Programme
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Death in Service Benefit
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Training development opportunities
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Reimbursement of essential travel expenses at agreed rates
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Training and development opportunities
Equality and Diversity
Valleys Kids are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need to make any adjustments during the recruitment process and we will be happy to support you.
Our mission is to create a community where every person feels supported, enabled, and empowered to overcome hardship and realise their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer - FoodCycle
Location: Vauxhall, London (flexible working; regular travel to Projects and for meeting with key stakeholders required)
Salary: circa £75,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35–37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to lead FoodCycle through a period of consolidation and sustainable growth, protecting its volunteer-led, guest-centred model while building reliable income streams and scaling proven pilots?
About FoodCycle
FoodCycle is a national charity running volunteer-powered community dining projects that combine rescued surplus food, spare kitchen space and local volunteers to deliver free, hot, sociable three-course meals. Our work sits at the intersection of food-waste reduction, food-poverty relief and loneliness prevention. Nationally scaled but locally delivered, FoodCycle has grown rapidly, enjoys strong volunteer goodwill and is developing promising trading and schools pilots to strengthen sustainability.
As our next CEO you will:
• Shape strategy & impact - co-create and implement a clear 3–5 year strategy and a focused 12-month operational plan with measurable milestones.
• Stabilise leadership & culture - provide visible, warm and practical leadership across Projects; develop the senior team and protect volunteer trust.
• Secure financial sustainability - own the income strategy, diversify revenue across trusts, individual giving, corporate partnerships and trading, and present credible cashflow plans to the board.
• Build commercial & trading capacity - drive Manor House and other trading pilots towards viable, repeatable income models.
• Safeguard quality & risk - ensure robust safeguarding, food-safety and operational thresholds for opening new Projects.
• Raise profile & partnerships - act as FoodCycle’s principal ambassador to corporates, funders, local authorities and policy audiences.
Who you are
• A senior leader with experience stabilising and growing people-facing, delivery-focused organisations.
• Proven at generating income from multiple streams, with commercial fluency to develop simple trading models and convert corporate engagement into lasting partnerships.
• Financially literate - comfortable owning budgets, forecasting and discussing risk with trustees.
• Excellent at people and change management - able to build and motivate small national teams and large volunteer cohorts.
• Data-driven, curious and pragmatic - tests pilots, embeds what works and sets clear go/no-go criteria for scale.
• Values-driven and visible - passionate about food justice, guest dignity and volunteer leadership.
• Right to work in the UK and satisfactory DBS checks required.
Why FoodCycle?
• Lead a nationally recognised, volunteer-led movement tackling food waste, food poverty and social isolation.
• Play a pivotal role growing promising trading and schools pilots to create sustainable income.
• Work with an engaged Chair and committed board, and a small, passionate national team.
• Be part of a friendly, non-hierarchical culture where leaders are visible in Projects.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 19th January 2026
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.
About King’s
The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.
Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.
We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.
About the role:
The Social Mobility and Widening Participation Senior Officer is a vital member of the department. The post-holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of sustained outreach initiatives. They will also be involved in a range of other challenging projects run across the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Department.
The postholder will primarily work with pre-16 pupils and this will involve working collaboratively with and building strategic relationships with our partner schools and teachers.
The post holder will work closely with the wider team, student ambassadors and key partner staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a career with social impact, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in working with young people. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.
We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and we are hiring for two fixed term positions. One contract will end in August 2026 and the other in September 2026.
About you:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in schools, charities or the university sector. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training
2. Experience working or volunteering with children or young people
3. Experience of undertaking and completing projects which require high levels of administrative and organisational skill
4. Ability to communicate complicated and specialist information orally and in writing to team members and programme participants
5. Ability to work with others in a team to deliver project aims and overcome challenges
6. Ability to use initiative and creativity to resolve problems, define clear outcomes for improvement and set out how progress and success will be measured
7. Ability to coach or train others on how to undertake specific tasks and give clear direction on desired outcomes
8. Ability to gather and manipulate data so that it can be interpreted by yourself and others
9. Ability to decide own pattern of work and manage own workload and resources over a long period
Desirable criteria
· Educated to degree or foundation degree level
· Understanding of the widening participation agenda and/or the role of higher education in social mobility
· Experience overseeing budgets and undertaking financial administration
Full details of the role and the skills and experience required can be found in the job description which is provided at the bottom of the page.
Further information:
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
Closing date: 11 January 2026.
Driving Mobility seeks an inspiring, strategic leader to guide its UK network and champion independence for people with restricted mobility.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 12th January.
Driving Mobility is the national charity that coordinates a UK-wide network of driving and mobility assessment centres, supported by the Department for Transport. Together, these centres help thousands of people every year – including disabled, older and newly injured individuals – to drive safely, access suitable vehicles and maintain their independence.
We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the Charity into its next phase of growth and influence. This is a pivotal moment for Driving Mobility as it strengthens its national voice, expands digital and outreach services, and deepens collaboration across government, health and the voluntary sector.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and inspirational leader, capable of balancing operational oversight with external advocacy.
You will bring experience of partnership working at a senior level, strong financial and organisational acumen, and a genuine commitment to improving mobility and inclusion for all.
If you are motivated by purpose, partnership and impact, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of accessible transport and independent mobility across the UK.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 12th January.


