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Job title: Admissions Officer
Reports to: Head of Language Programme
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London, Manchester or Birmingham
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), part-time considered. Open to flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
The Programme Admissions Officer will be responsible for processing client applications, including conducting initial calls, checking eligibility and signposting where applicable. They would then flag new applicants with the relevant team/programme. This role is the gateway to accessing our services and plays a critical role in providing a positive and seamless client experience. As we enter a new and exciting stage of strategic development, this role has the potential to grow and develop in line with our evolving service model.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accesible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
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As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect, and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Closing date for applications is Sunday 16 November at 11:30pm. Please note, interviews will be held online on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supportd organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and / or are from a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support with your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach to HR Manager, Caroline Meechan for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert but you can find contact details in the recruitment pack).
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: People and Data Reward Officer
Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £34,093.64 per annum (Inclusive of £3,000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about making a difference through data and people focused initiatives? Refuge is looking for a People Data and Reward Officer to join our People and Culture team.
In this varied role, you’ll report to the People Data and Reward Manager and play a key part in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of our monthly payroll, annual pay awards, and employee benefits. You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development and upgrading of our HR systems, alongside providing quality and timely data.
In this role, you will be delivering a responsive range of effective, compliant and customer focused people services that contribute to an inclusive culture, enabling colleagues to sustain high levels of performance and helps Refuge to achieve its Strategic Objectives, and be a great place to work.
You will also be delivering accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll including the implementation of the annual pay award and employee benefits. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting broader team activities associated with the development of the HR system and pay and reward strategies.
Job Closing Date: 09:00am 25 November 2025
Interview Date: 5 December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across South East London, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups—particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures initiative —helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
- A natural communicator—whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings
- Recruit, train and support volunteers—making sure they feel valued and inspired
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre
A few practical things:
- This is a hands-on role—you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential)
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions—it’s all part of the fun!
Safeguarding Young People
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across South East London, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 16 November 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Welcome to Ada
Ada is a ground-breaking college and charity focused on using technology (tech) as a tool for social mobility and addressing the diversity and gender gaps in the tech sector. Ada’s mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Our core values, which sit at the heart of our work, are Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration.
Established in 2016, Ada was the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. We currently have approximately 500 students and apprentices, with plans well underway to grow to over 850 learners by December 2025. This growth is supported by our two city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico/Victoria) and Manchester (Ancoats).
Ada stands apart due to the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment of computer science; fantastic progression outcomes for learners; the breadth and depth of our industry partnerships; our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds; and our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners. Ada received a ‘Good’ rating, with Outstanding features, in Ofsted inspections in October 2018 and again in March 2023.
Job Purpose
This role is critical for delivering activities with our prestigious corporate supporters while simultaneously building an impactful alumni community. The postholder will join Ada during an exciting phase of growth and will be responsible for both stakeholder management, volunteering and events and ensuring former students and apprentices are supported in their career progression and engagement through the #alwaysAda alumni programme. The role focuses on supporting partnerships and shaping and delivering events, including professional development, volunteering, and mentoring/support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Philanthropy and Alumni Executive Officer will be responsible for a combination of corporate partnership delivery and alumni community management:
A. Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising & Volunteering
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Support the department to develop and deliver partnership plans for all supporters.
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Ensure partnership objectives are met across programme activity, including employee volunteering.
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Work with other teams to deliver volunteering opportunities, especially the Coaching programme which matches corporate volunteers to learners.
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Develop briefings and communications to corporate partners to strengthen partnerships.
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Provide tracking and reporting of all engagement activities with partners.
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Deliver a suite of events and touch points for supporters, and support the delivery of a calendar of events such as Ada Lovelace Day, 10th year anniversary, International Women's Day and other flagship events
B. Alumni Relations and Community Management
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Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with the alumni community
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Produce termly newsletters
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Undertake regular data collection cycles (using surveys and research) to track current employment and needs of alumni.
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Maintain our Alumni Data ensuring rigorous data protection/GDPR rules are adhered to.
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Help to continuously improve the alumni programme offer
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Deliver and shape a programme of planned communications and marketing to drive alumni engagement.
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Track and maintain alumni engagement, with a drive for meaningful engagement
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Deliver and shape a programme of both in-person and virtual events and activities to drive impact, such as a jobs board, career coaching, and networking events.
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Maintain, manage, and internally champion the alumni database.
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Recruit and support champions from within the alumni network to act as alumni ambassadors.
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Attend professional development activities and meetings that may take place outside of normal working hours.
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Be an internal advocate for the Ada alumni community and external go to for Alumni involvement.
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Maintain and grow the alumni LinkedIn group.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder who embodies Ada’s values (Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Rigour and Resilience).
Essential Experience and Qualifications
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Experience of successfully delivering employee volunteering programmes.
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Experienced at dealing with a range of people in an outward-facing role.
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Experience managing individuals and groups of volunteers.
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Experience of in-person event delivery working with corporate stakeholders.
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Experience in the delivery and management of external events and/or volunteering projects.
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Fundraising experience or interest in following a career in fundraising and corporate partnerships.
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Experience of managing and collecting data sets, and the ability to think critically and analyse data/feedback to modify activity.
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Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and priorities and work under pressure.
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Relationship building across a wide range of stakeholders.
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Degree level qualification or appropriate professional experience.
Skills, Qualities, and Aptitudes
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Excellent digital, organisational, and time management skills.
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A confident demeanour and engaging communication and presentation skills.
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Strong collaborative working skills, with a versatile solution-orientated team player attitude.
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Enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated.
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Commitment to equality and diversity.
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Passion about Ada’s work and mission to make a positive difference to the next generation.
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A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours.
Desirable Experience
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Project management, including planning, executing, and successfully delivering projects.
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CRM and data set management.
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Knowledge of the tech sector industry and how to work with people starting their careers.
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Experience working in education, alumni relations, membership organisations, or charities.
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Knowledge of digital events tools such as webinars and/or online community platforms.
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Budget management experience.
Safeguarding and DBS
The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post. The postholder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times for the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
Ada is committed to providing equality of opportunity and promoting diversity, ensuring applicants are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential without unjustified discrimination. Ada encourages applications from individuals with a disability who can carry out the duties of the post.
Sponsorship
Ada does not have a sponsorship licence, and therefore can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work or remain in the UK.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief supporting cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are recommended.
Good luck with your Application!
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
Position: Infrastructure Manager
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4 with flexibility
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
This year, we’ve embarked on a bold, strategic initiative to enhance our data capabilities.
We’re aiming to improve our data use, integration and analytics to increase engagement, maximise impact and drive forward our strategic goals. With a key focus on: effective and efficient operations; collaboration; and continuous improvement in our Technology, Strategy and Business Intelligence teams.
To achieve this ambition, we’ve developed a new technology infrastructure which we are calling “Sage”. We’re implementing new technology infrastructure this year (such as our new CRM system and suite of data tools – Microsoft Dynamics).
We will be taking a structured and phased approach to transitioning and embedding our new team structures, infrastructure and ways of working as part of Phase 2 of this Project.
Our IT Infrastructure team covers the following areas:
- Fully responsible for managing the technology stacks
- Ensuring the underlying systems and data are secure and highly protected from malicious actors
- Ensuring the systems are available
- Managing 3rd party suppliers who assist us in supporting, developing and securing the systems
- Manage the technical and security risk registers and, with a risk based approach, mitigate risks to the best of our ability
- Embed principles of best value and money saving into all technology decisions
We’ve made a significant investment in our Microsoft suite and have transitioned services to Azure. We’re also building a cloud infrastructure to support the Organisation’s mission critical data use improvement project.
Our Infrastructure Systems Manager plays a crucial role in the development, support and maintenance of these systems, implementing the tools and technology we need as well as driving the reduction of IT costs where possible.
This role is responsible for:
- Maintenance of technical infrastructure based on Microsoft technologies
- Automated process creation to ensure systems are monitored and managed
- Migration of remaining on premise systems to Microsoft cloud based solutions
- Maintenance of legacy systems and processes where necessary
- Ensuring systems are highly accessible and available
- Advice to the Organisation on best practice on technology
For this role we’re looking for:
- Broad expert technical knowledge of IT Infrastructure based on both cloud and on premise Microsoft technologies
- Knowledge of Dynamics CRM 365 and associated technology
- Knowledge of Azure services, PowerApps, DataVerse
- Knowledge of sound backup and security protocols
- SQL (SSIS, SSRS) knowledge
- Experience of managing external stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers
- Service Management experience
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 19th November 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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
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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!
About You:
· You are a professional and enthusiastic HR and Operations practitioner with experience spanning people management and day-to-day organisational operations.
· You have a strong track record of developing, motivating, and supporting both staff and volunteers.
· You have the ability to manage a wide range of operations – including health and safety, policy compliance, quality, governance, contracts, and contractor oversight – to support service delivery across the Centre’s diverse functions.
·You are experienced in building and maintaining effective organisational systems.
·You demonstrate outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, and discretion, and you excel at managing a varied workload with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
· You are highly organised and thrive in dynamic environments where flexibility, initiative, and sound judgement are essential.
· You are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture; You are proactive and comfortable working independently, while also able to build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
· Be directly responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day functioning of the centre including the management of the Brazelton Centre UK premises and IT, where applicable.
· Understand the legal and reporting obligations of the Brazelton Centre UK as a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and be responsible for ensuring the Centre meets these obligations including for example filing of annual accounts.
· Work with the Board of Trustees, Director, fundraising colleagues and partner organisations to increase voluntary income to the Centre to fund and trial innovative new services and research opportunities in line with our strategy
·Ensure HR policies are reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations and best practice. Develop new policies that are fit for purpose, legally compliant, and embedded within the team.
·Update, maintain and develop employee handbook, HR templates, processes, and systems to support the delivery of an effective HR function.
·Manage HR systems ensuring all records are maintained accurately and comply with GDPR.
·Day to day line management of a number of the Brazelton Centre staff including the development of objectives, work plans and monitoring ongoing performance, the management of annual leave and sickness and absence monitoring.
·Oversee the entire employee lifecycle - from induction to exit - while implementing talent retention strategies, performance management systems, and succession planning.
·Oversee organisational volunteer management, ensuring compliance with policies and alignment with strategic objectives
·Manage grievances and disciplinary actions in accordance with policy.
·Lead on delivery of annual training plan and annual appraisal process.
·Oversee day-to-day office management to ensure a warm, inclusive, and safe working environment.
·Ensure health and safety, compliance, and quality standards are consistently upheld across all HR and operational practices, fostering a safe, legally sound, and high-performing work environment
Support the planning and further development of the Brazelton Centre UK, working to continually extend the reach of our existing NBO and NBAS courses.
·Work with the Director and Board of Trustees, to develop and implement the Brazelton Centre UK’s long-term strategy, and be responsible for the development and delivery of the supporting business plan.
In line with our strategy, where relevant, support the Director to seek new projects, research and funding opportunities related to the aims of the Centre
Promote the activities of the Brazelton Centre UK in enabling the highest standards of service delivery
As required support the Director with engaging with the appropriate resources and media to promote and develop services offered by the Brazelton Centre UK.
General
This job description describes the major responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the post of Operational Manager.It is not intended to be exhaustive and it should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature appropriate to the role of Operational Manager are excluded simply because they are not itemised.Similarly, it should be recognised that the duties of the post may alter due to changes in legislation or policy or the business needs of the charity.Where such changes occur, training may be given where reasonable to enable the post-holder to undertake the new or varied work.
The Operational Manager is a key advocate for The Brazelton Centre and is expected to display the highest levels of personal and professional integrity at all times and to always act in a way which reflects positively on the organisation.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this.
Candidates should also submit the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom must be their most recent employer. (We can include an optional third reference if preferred.)
The start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidate, but we are aiming for a start date of 1 March 2026.
Closing date for Application submission is 12th December 2025 and Interview date will be in person in Cambridge on the 15th January 2026.
For more information about the post and informal discussions, please contact Inge Nickell, Director of the Brazelton Centre UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a creative, driven, compassionate, Communications Lead to develop, lead, and implement an integrated communications strategy that supports our ambition to double the number of adults learning to read with Read Easy UK by the end of our current strategy.
As a strong communications generalist, with strategic and operational expertise, the Communications Lead will work closely with employees, volunteers and other key stakeholders to strengthen the charity’s national brand and position. This role covers all aspects of communications including media relations, digital communications, brand communications, stakeholder and internal communications.
The post holder will shape and deliver communications activity that inspires, informs, and engages our key audiences, including volunteers, potential Readers, funders, the media, and partners across the UK.
The successful candidate will be strategic and agile and will enjoy shaping strategy alongside delivering communications activity. This is a standalone role, leading and delivering internal and external communications for the organisation in collaboration with other key partners.
Location: Fully Remote/Home-based with very occasional travel to regional groups as required and for up to 3 team meetings per annum (currently held in Birmingham).
Reports to: Read Easy UK CEO.
Line Management: Volunteers and freelancers, and potential for future employees.
Start date: January 2026 (or sooner).
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Up to £15,200 - £22,800 depending on hours (Up to £38k FTE).
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closing and 2 days volunteering leave – pro-rata for part time roles.
- Company sick pay to financially support you when you are unwell (above statutory upon completion of probationary period).
- Support when extending your family – company parental and adoption pay (above statutory after 12 months service)
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Access to RewardHub – which gives retail discounts and has a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals.
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Training and Development opportunities and resources – we are developing plans in this area to enhance employee experience and opportunity
- A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment full of committed and passionate employees and inspirational volunteers
We strive to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, open, easy to access and as inclusive as possible. We aim to recruit a team which broadly reflect the local communities which we serve; to work with and learn from each other to continually improve the service we deliver to our Readers. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We welcome you to apply and be your authentic self.
When applying for a job with us, if an applicant has a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010 and can show that they meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, they are guaranteed an interview for the job for which they are applying through our Disability Confident scheme.
If you need any support with your application or have any questions in advance of an application, please do contact us.
Please download the applicant pack for full job description and person specification and for details on how to apply.
The closing date to apply for this opportunity is Sunday 30 Nov 2025 (11.59PM).
Should you be shortlisted, the first round of interviews will take place online on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
We anticipate a second round of interviews on the afternoon of Wednesday 10th December 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 40 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the role
The Head of Marketing and Communications plays a leading role in developing the gallery’s brand, growing and diversifying audiences, and strengthening the visibility of the organisation locally, nationally and internationally. Working closely with the Director and Senior Management Team (SMT), this pivotal role is instrumental in helping to meet the gallery’s objectives to increase footfall and digital engagement, strengthen relationships with existing visitors and develop new audiences. This post-holder plays a central role with the Director in maintaining the artistic reputation and profile of Modern Art Oxford as one of the UK’s most ambitious and influential contemporary art organisations, and driving ambitious marketing and communications campaigns.
The position is responsible for developing and delivering the gallery’s audience development, communications and digital strategies, and plays a central role in nurturing relationships with stakeholders, including press, partners, artists and audiences. Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and championing the gallery’s value of equality, diversity and inclusion are central to this role.
Reporting to the Director and forming part of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Marketing and Communications is a full time position which manages and is supported by a full-time Marketing Manager and a full-time Design and Communications Officer, with freelance support on press/PR and design as required for specific exhibitions and projects.
Principal Responsibilities
Marketing and Communications
- To grow and diversify Modern Art Oxford’s visiting and online audiences by leading audience development, communications and digital marketing strategies that will enable the organisation to build on its brand and profile, and strengthen its visibility in Oxford, the UK and beyond.
- To develop and oversee implementation of all marketing, communications and PR activity including media relations, social media and digital activity, development of marketing and branding collateral, and on-site interpretation.
- To formulate with the direction of the Director a transformational vision for the use of digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with our online audiences.
- To manage effective and efficient relationships with any external PR and marketing consultants and companies.
- To develop and nurture key stakeholder, media and marketing relationships and partnerships and cultivate new relationships to ensure that our profile is high locally, nationally and internationally, and that our position as a leading tourist attraction in Oxfordshire and the South East grows.
- To strategically develop distinctive and innovative digital content, working closely and in creative collaboration with the Head of Exhibitions, Head of Communities, Participation and Practice as well as the wider Marketing and Communications team.
- To work with colleagues to strengthen visitor experience and engagement, both on-site and digitally, to increase profile and ensure that the organisation continues to thrive as one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces.
- To work closely with the SMT to drive audience research, development and evaluation, ensuring that the gallery attracts significant visitor numbers and closely addresses our stakeholder priorities.
- To manage the Marketing Manager and the Design and Communications Officer positions.
Fundraising and Finance
- To attend events at Modern Art Oxford and externally to represent the gallery and build relationships with key external stakeholders. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
- To ensure tight, clear, budgetary setting, control and regular re-forecasting against targets working with the Head of Finance.
- To work closely with the Head of Development to support new fundraising initiatives and partnerships as required.
- To regularly review all communications activities, suppliers and resources to ensure best value for money.
- To prepare reports as required by Arts Council England and Oxford City Council and other funders/stakeholders in relation to digital, marketing and communications activities.
General
- To support the work of the gallery in strengthening the equality, diversity and inclusivity of the working environment and practices.
- To ensure team management and cross-departmental work is effective and timely in achieving annual targets.
- To ensure that Modern Art Oxford complies with all aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to marketing and communication activities with audiences, stakeholders and any other third parties.
- To participate in training and development activities as required and assist with the training and development of colleagues.
- To carry out all duties in accordance with all Modern Art Oxford’s policies including Equal Opportunities, Access, Employment, Health and Safety, Child Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policies and the Creative Case for Diversity.
- To report to Modern Art Oxford’s Board of Trustees when requested.
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Director.
Person Specification
- Experience of running a Marketing and Communications team at a senior level within an arts organisation or similar field
- Experience of leading on mixed marketing campaigns, including setting measurable targets
- Significant experience of managing and motivating teams and being a supportive and encouraging team player
- Excellent arts press contacts and/or partnership development experience.
- Demonstrable experience of audience research, segmentation and development
- A strategic and analytical thinker able to devise, implement and report on strategies and to evaluate data using platforms such as Google Analytics and AdWords and experience of SEO, Content Management Systems, and social media platforms and analytics.
- An ability to prioritise competing workloads and work effectively under pressure in a fast paced and leanly resourced working environment
- Strong project management skills, including budget management
- An inspiring and creative thinker with ambition, vision and enthusiasm
- Self-motivated, positive, flexible and reliable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong affinity with the values and mission of Modern Art Oxford and a passion and enthusiasm for the visual arts, with a belief in the importance of artists and the power of art to have a transformational effect in society
About Us
Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.
Modern Art Oxford welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually. Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms. Over the last 60 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.
Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends.
Benefits
- Pension
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place with Legal & General. Under pension auto enrolment legislation, the employee will pay 5% (before tax relief) and the employer will pay 3% of qualifying earnings to the Legal and General plan.
- Holiday 25 days annual leave plus eight public bank holidays
- Staff discount in Cafe and shop
Closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 14th December 2025
Interviews for the role will be Friday 19th December 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Key information:
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Some flexibility required to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and to travel within the UK.
Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 per annum
About the role:
Carers Trust has big ambitions to transform the public conversation about unpaid carers so they are both seen and heard. We also want to put the services that support carers on the map, and to get the public behind our cause. Can you help us achieve this?
We are looking for an experienced Media and PR Manager to join our dynamic Marketing and Communications team. The successful candidate will have developed a strong news sense, either as a journalist or from working in a media engagement role within a broader communications team. They will bring to the role exceptional political judgement and a strong list of existing contacts in the UK media. They will also be able to use their media and PR skills to spot opportunities in the UK news agenda to secure high-quality media coverage that influences decision-makers in the social affairs space. The successful candidate will be equally adept at pitching in stories, and responding to enquiries from across national, regional, consumer and trade press.
The role is varied and exciting. The successful candidate will need to be a team-player, willing to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the charity and able to juggle competing priorities, often to tight deadlines. As Carers Trust’s media lead they will also need to share their ideas and expertise across our network of local carer charities. They will also be able to inspire and build great relationships with our external funders and stakeholders.
To find out more download the recruitment pack attached.
To apply, follow the link to the Carers Trust recruitment portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance & Operations
We are looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to join our growing team in this flexible, remote working role (4 days per week).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within an organisation that is transforming environmental philanthropy across the UK.
Position: Head of Finance & Operations
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London and other UK locations)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 4 days a week (flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Role
As Head of Finance & Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading EFN’s financial, operational, and HR functions, ensuring the organisation continues to thrive and deliver on its ambitious strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), you will join the Leadership Team and work closely with the ED and Board of Trustees to ensure sound financial management, operational excellence, and a supportive, effective working culture.
You will:
- Lead on day-to-day financial management, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
- Oversee governance, compliance, and risk management across all areas of operations
- Manage HR, IT, and systems to support our remote-working team
- Drive continuous improvement in policies, processes, and internal systems (including Salesforce and Xero)
- Provide strategic insight and deputise for the ED when required
- Support staff development and wellbeing, ensuring a positive and inclusive organisational culture
This is a new role reflecting EFN’s recent growth and commitment to strengthening its operational foundations for long-term impact.
About You
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance and operations leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
You will have:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT)
- At least 7 years’ experience in financial and operational management within the charity sector
- Strong understanding of HR, IT, risk management, and governance in small teams
- Proven experience managing budgets, audits, and charity accounts (Xero experience ideal)
- Excellent project management and strategic planning skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor others
- A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
Desirable:
- Knowledge of UK charity governance and reporting requirements
- Experience working with philanthropists, funders, or in the environmental sector
- Interest in climate and biodiversity issues
Benefits Include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- Home working allowance, laptop, and IT support
About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming environmental philanthropy. We work to increase the scale and effectiveness of environmental giving by supporting funders, sharing insight and research, and fostering collaboration across the sector.
EFN is a remote-working organisation with a UK-wide network of over 1,000 funders and 1,800 fundraisers, all committed to creating a thriving planet for future generations.
If you are passionate about supporting environmental impact through strategic finance and operational leadership, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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!
The Stable Family Home Trust is a values-led organisation where people always come first. Our main purpose is to support adults with learning disabilities to develop the skills and confidence that enable them to live their lives as independently as possible; to participate in their local communities and be valued for the extraordinary contribution they make to our society. We run a varied and exciting day services programme from our three sites in Christchurch, Ringwood and Southbourne, and run supported living and residential living services in Southbourne and Ringwood.
We are looking for a modern people leader who will bring fresh thinking and inspire trust across the organisation; a forward -thinking person who will model the standards of behaviour expected from employees and effectively challenge any employee behaviour that falls below these standards. You will be a confident communicator and decision-maker with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to employee issues.
You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will have significant involvement in the development of the Trust across all areas, including future workforce development and organisational transformation.
Working closely with the Chief Executive you will be the trusted deputy in their absence, making key decisions relating to all aspects of the organisation’s operations and providing a consistent leadership approach that reflects our organisational values.
To be shortlisted for this role we require an application form to be completed and submitted.
To apply for the role, please click the button to be redirected to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionAt the heart of Marie Curie’s Marketing & Communications department, our PR & Media team works to amplify the charity’s voice across national and regional media platforms. We’re a supportive and ambitious team, collaborating with colleagues across Fundraising, Research, Caring Services and Policy, as well as with our network of media professionals and agencies.
As PR and Media Officer, you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie through compelling storytelling, high-impact media campaigns, and strategic press engagement. Reporting to the National PR and Media Lead for Research and Policy and working closely with the wider team, your work will directly contribute to influencing public understanding of end of life care, and positioning Marie Curie as the UKs leading end of life charity.
Your creativity, media know-how, and relationship-building skills will help us deliver standout coverage and meaningful public engagement that drives the charity’s long-term goals.
Main responsibilities:
Support the development and delivery of national PR campaigns that promote organisational objectives.
Help manage the charity’s national press office/newsroom, proactively and reactively responding to media opportunities.
Draft and distribute press releases, statements, briefings, and Q&As to position Marie Curie as a leading voice in end of life care.
Build and nurture relationships with journalists across print, online and broadcast media.
Work closely with internal teams to source stories and case studies that drive media impact and support strategic KPIs.
Identify and prepare media spokespeople and storytellers, ensuring authentic and powerful representation of lived experiences.
Monitor emerging issues and support on reputational risk and crisis communications.
Take part in the on-call rota, including occasional out-of-hours, weekend and bank holiday working.
Track and evaluate media coverage against agreed performance metrics.
Key Criteria:
Previous experience in public relations (in-house or agency), particularly in a press office/newsroom setting or as a journalist.
A confident communicator and skilled writer, with strong attention to detail and sensitivity when handling personal stories.
Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape and current affairs, with a proven ability to secure impactful coverage.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
A nose for a good story and the initiative to pursue media opportunities as they arise.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to work unsocial hours as part of the PR team out of hours rota.
Please see the full job description .
Additional InformationApplication & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Nov 9, 2025
Salary: £28,000 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable + out-of-hours allowance)
Contract: Fixed-term (6 months), full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Hybrid working. Home-based with 2 days per week in the Embassy Gardens office in London.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
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Interim Director of Finance & Resources – FTC until 31 December 2026 (with possibility for extension/ permanent)
The Director of Finance & Resources role is a pivotal position at Leukaemia UK. You will be part of the Senior Management Team reporting to the Chief Executive, working closely with them and fellow Directors to drive the charity’s long-term business strategy and organisational culture. You will oversee the day to day Financial, HR, IT, and Facilities Management operations, and work closely with the CEO on charity governance.
You will be an exceptional people leader, able to inspire and motivate team at all levels, and galvanise a high performing, values driven culture. You will be values-driven and passionate about being part of an organisation that will make a difference to people’s lives.
Leukaemia UK – Our Charity
We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through finding and funding life-changing research, awareness and advocacy.
Despite progress in recent decades, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes and survival rates are among some of the worst of any cancer. And the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong.
Over the next 5 years we plan to increase our investment in ground-breaking world class research and policy development focused on improving access to kinder, more effective diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia. To do this, we have embarked on a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, and engagement and impact.
The Director of Finance and Resources is key to our strategy and to leading the charity to the next level as part of the Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for an experienced Director to help us lead the transition from one strategy to the next in 2026 by leading our financial planning and reporting, together with our people first culture. The role of Director of Finance and Resources is central to almost every area of our work. You will be responsible for:
· effective financial management,
· people and organisational design and culture,
· governance and legal,
· IT and premises.
This role is an exciting opportunity to support Leukaemia UK to make a huge impact on the lives of people diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers over the coming years, by working as part of a professional, highly motivated Senior Leadership Team that works hard to achieve our goals and bring our values to life in every aspect of our work.
We want to ensure that there is a diversity of perspectives across the charity, which are truly representative of the communities and individuals we serve. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups with the relevant skills and experience, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities across a broad age- range.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the post holder will be able to work strategically, autonomously and collaboratively as a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team which consists of this role and a Director of Research & Advocacy, Director of Fundraising, and Director of Communications. You will have responsibility for working with the Board and managing the Finance Committee, People & Culture Committee and Remuneration Committee. The post holder will consistently embody our values of bold, curious and collaborative in their strategic leadership of the Directorate.
You will be able to step into the role quickly, already being experienced in senior financial leadership alongside oversight of other support functions. Your background could be within the charity sector or other dynamic organisations, and you will bring a real drive to be part of making something great! The role mixes strategic oversight with hands-on doing as is usual in smaller organisations, and you will be comfortable balancing these ways of working.
Team
We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on “keeping it real” with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity maximises voluntary income to invest in invest in more life-changing research, so that we can continue to have impact for those with a leukaemia diagnosis.
From us you can expect all the laughter you can handle, as well as great challenge and support. We are all about delivering exceptional supporter experience and making a real difference to people’s lives.
Leukaemia UK and You
This role requires managing several internal disciplines and external partners, and is a great role for someone looking to develop and evolve a relatively new directorate, enhancing organisational capability in key areas. You will have real autonomy in your work and get stuck into a range of disciplines, helping to drive us forward and make an impact for all those affected by leukaemia.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Qualified accountant.
- Successful track record in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Previous experience in managing external audit, risk management, payroll, pension, and procurement functions.
- Successful track record in line management, building teams and engaging working climates, where staff are motivated, performing to a high standard and engaged.
- Experience building an inclusive culture and creating workplace systems and processes in line with this culture.
- Evidence of working with board members and other senior management to help deliver strategic objectives, good governance and financial priorities.
- Evidence of identifying new strategic initiatives and leading change.
Desirable
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Experience in leading one or all of HR, IT, Legal, Premises highly desirable.
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Experience of leading Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within an organisation.
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Experience in a governance role as a Trustee or equivalent.
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Experience of working with outsourced providers.
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Experience of interim roles.
Skills and Abilities
- A proven ability to think and act strategically.
- Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sharp commercial acumen; able to spot opportunities and make connections.
- Strong and effective leadership and management skills - supporting, involving and guiding staff so they feel valued, inspired and empowered to succeed.
- Strong communicator with the ability to tailor communications to suit a range of different audiences.
- Ability to operate effectively at all levels across the organisation, with proven influence and persuasion skills at board level.
- A highly organised, meticulous and thorough approach to work.
Styles and Behaviours
- Highly personable – a genuine ʻpeople personʼ – who can secure the confidence of others quickly and help build a diverse and effective culture.
- True team player who can thrive in a highly collegiate environment where matrix working is the norm.
- Results orientated with high standards and a strong can-do attitude and a sense of personal responsibility.
- Tenacious and resilient, with a positive and enthusiastic mind-set.
- A strong empathy with and understanding of the work that the Charity do – supporting life changing care for patients.
- Willing to take a hands-on approach when necessary, and lead by example.
Together we can find and fund the research that matters most to people living with blood cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Programmes
United Way UK
Home-based with frequent national and international travel and overnight stays around 2-3 times a month. The ideal candidate will be based close to good transport links and able to get to London easily, with access to a car and/or a full clean driving licence
Salary £42,000 - £45,000 based on experience
12-month contract with potential for extension
Full-time, with flexible working
Excellent benefits including annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, increasing by a day annually for each year of service up to 30 days and 6% employer pension contribution
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with the United Way UK, a charity which believes that all individuals should be empowered through opportunity and resources to reach their true potential, to recruit a Head of Programmes.
United Way is a global organisation that supports local communities around the world in more than 40 different countries. Communities all over the world face similar challenges, but each one requires a unique approach to solving them. United Way UK was established in 2014 and harnessing experience and learnings from United Way Worldwide, UWUK uses local knowledge and global expertise to implement the very best programmes for communities across the UK and is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the times.
Driven by the local community, UWUK works with charity partners, businesses and individuals to provide everything a community needs to thrive (education, financial stability and health), providing support in the form of funds, time and expertise. UWUK funding is privately sourced so that the charity is driving new revenue to the voluntary sector.
The Head of Programmes leads UWUK's talented delivery team and works closely with the CEO on relationship development and strategic planning. As part of a small team (UWUK is currently five staff members), the Head of Programmes will be a strong team player and problem solver, with initiative, reliability and high emotional intelligence.
Key responsibilities
* Programme design, delivery and growth: You ensure the successful delivery of programmes, monitor and report on impact, oversee the budget and ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and charity regulations. You will support the growth of programmes by creating, developing and writing proposals, and travel throughout the UK to support project delivery.
* Partnership development: You will scope, develop and secure partnerships across sectors, building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, partners, schools and charities across the UK and support the organisation of fundraising events, campaigns and other fundraising activities.
* Line management: You will line manage the programmes team (x 2 posts), supporting professional development, conducting performance reviews, and promoting strong team moral and wellbeing.
* Operations and strategy: You will support reporting to United Way UK Board of Trustees, United Way Worldwide and UK regulators, as well as work closely with the CEO on strategic planning and implementation.
What we're looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:
* Experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement and partnership building, with strong relationship skills combined and a natural ability to cultivate positive relationships with internal stakeholders, charity partners, prospects, funders, corporates, volunteers and internal partners
* Strong project management skills with ability to manage diverse tasks and priorities with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experience of monitoring and evaluation to collect feedback from stakeholders and continually improve and learn from programmes and report to funders.
* Solid communication skills, in both written and oral English, with the ability to present to stakeholders and write compelling project proposals.
* Experience working in the charity sector or within corporate social responsibility.
* Experience managing staff, including supporting professional development, conducting performance reviews, and promoting strong team moral and wellbeing.
* Experience in volunteering, either working with, or leading volunteer programmes, or being a volunteer.
* Experience either leading or supporting proposal writing for programme delivery.
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Full driving license.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:
* Self-motivated and results-driven
* Proactive and responsive
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Collaborative work style and positive team player.
* Commitment to the core mission, values and work of UWUK.
As UWUK is a small organisation, the ideal successful candidate may also have fundraising experience although this is not essential.
The UWUK team are passionate about their mission and delivering results and have a caring, trusting, collaborative and close-knit culture, based on shared values and respect. This role is home-based, but you will be able to travel regularly across the UK, at least 2-3 times a month and be willing and able to easily attend meetings in London on a regular basis. Travel is covered but you will need to be able to be based with easy access to a major transport hub.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please upload your CV using the link below in the first instance. Jen D'Souza from Charity People will be in touch with the full details about the job and how to apply. The deadline is 9am Tuesday 11 November. The interviews will take place online w/c 24 November. The ideal candidate will be able to start in December and at the latest in mid-January. We will be hosting a webinar on Friday 7 November at 1pm for candidates interested in the role (this will be recorded and shared if you are unable to attend).
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Buglife
Director of Transformation
Location: Flexible within the UK
Salary: c£78,000
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Are you a bold, strategic leader ready to drive transformational change for one of the UK’s most impactful conservation charities?
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. As they enter a pivotal phase of growth and innovation, Buglife is seeking a Director of Transformation to co-lead their organisation into a new era of impact, influence, and operational excellence.
About the Role
In a dual-leadership model alongside the Director of Conservation, you will define and deliver a Transformational Change Programme that amplifies Buglife’s mission: securing a thriving future for invertebrates as part of nature’s recovery.
You’ll lead strategic initiatives across systems, people, and processes, shaping a roadmap for sustainable growth and innovation. From organisational design to digital transformation, you’ll be the catalyst for change — building capability, cohesion, and resilience across Buglife.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead discovery and strategic direction, assessing internal operations and external opportunities.
- Develop and deliver a transformation roadmap with measurable impact.
- Inspire and manage cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Communications, Fundraising and Engagement.
- Champion inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and organisational cohesion.
- Shape Buglife’s global growth strategy and explore new funding models.
- Overhaul systems and processes to create a more agile, integrated organisation.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven expertise in transformational leadership, business model innovation, and strategic planning.
- Experience engaging Boards and senior stakeholders with clarity and influence.
- Deep understanding of change management methodologies and programme delivery.
- Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
Desirable: Experience in conservation, environmental or science-led sectors; familiarity with digital transformation and international experience or perspective on scaling impact globally.
Why Buglife?
Buglife is a passionate, science-led charity making a real difference for biodiversity. You’ll be joining at a time of exciting change, with the opportunity to shape the organisation’s future and scale its impact globally. Buglife offers a collaborative culture, flexible working, and a chance to lead with purpose.
Ready to lead transformational change for nature’s smallest heroes?
Apply now and help Buglife build a future where invertebrates thrive.
We are partnering with GatenbySanderson on this recruitment. For more information and how to apply, please click on the button below.
Closing date: 28 November 2025
GatenbySanderson Interviews: 8 – 12 December 2025
Buglife Interviews: 6 – 15 January 2026
Buglife is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the environmental sector, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Saving the small things that run the planet
