Governance and compliance manager jobs in canning town, greater london
About the role
We are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to play a key role in strengthening MAP’s governance, risk management and compliance frameworks. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Risk and Compliance, you’ll lead the day-to-day implementation of risk assessments, compliance checks, policy oversight, and due diligence processes. This is a cross-functional role working closely with teams in the UK and field offices to ensure regulatory and donor compliance, ethical conduct, and risk awareness across the organisation.
About you
You’ll bring at least five years’ experience in risk, compliance or audit, ideally within the charity or humanitarian sector. You’ll have excellent analytical, communication, and training delivery skills, with a solid understanding of compliance frameworks, donor regulations, and ethical standards. A relevant qualification or certification (e.g. IRM, ICA) is highly desirable. Arabic language skills are a plus.
If you are a proctive, values-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about upholding integrity and accountability in humanitarian work, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management
• Maintain and regularly update the corporate risk register and support country teams in localised risk
identification and tracking.
• Facilitate risk assessment workshops and training for staff on identifying, analysing, and mitigating
operational and strategic risks.
• Monitor and analyse trends in incidents, near misses, and vulnerabilities to inform continuous risk
mitigation efforts.
Regulatory and Donor Compliance
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and targeted spot checks to assess adherence to donor, legal,
and internal policy requirements.
• Monitor compliance with safeguarding, anti-fraud, anti-terrorism, sanctions (e.g. OFSI), and other
critical MAP policies.
• Provide compliance and risk-related input during proposal development, programme design, and
donor reporting cycles.
Due Diligence Oversight
• Lead due diligence assessments for partners, suppliers, and grantees, ensuring alignment with MAP’s
Due Diligence Framework.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and verification checks, and support teams in completing and
documenting appropriate due diligence procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of MAP’s due diligence tools and processes and deliver
relevant training and guidance to implementing teams.
Policy and Procedure Oversight
• Assist the Deputy Director of Risk and Compliance in drafting, reviewing, and updating MAP’s risk
and compliance-related policies.
• Ensure policies are rolled out effectively, understood, and consistently applied across all
departments and country offices.
Training and Capacity Building
• Deliver awareness and induction training on risk management, compliance, and ethical conduct to all
staff.
• Coordinate regular refresher sessions and support field and HQ teams in building their compliance
and risk management capacity.
Reporting and Advice
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and analysis on the status of compliance, risk trends, and
mitigation progress for senior management.
• Advise staff and managers on compliance-related issues, policy interpretation, ethical dilemmas, and
practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Escalate significant risks or non-compliance concerns to the Deputy Director of Risk and Compliance
in a timely and clear manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:
•Professional Qualification: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline. A compliance or riskrelated certification (e.g. IRM, ICA) is desirable.
•Risk & Compliance Experience: Minimum 5 years in a compliance, risk management or audit role.
Experience working with internal policy enforcement, donor regulations, or NGO legal compliance.
•Controls & Policy: Demonstrated experience implementing policy oversight or contributing to compliance frameworks. exposure to safeguarding, GDPR, or anti-bribery requirements.
•Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with development, humanitarian or regulated NGO settings is beneficial.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Language Proficiency:
oFluent in English, both written and spoken.
oArabic is an advantage for field communications.
•Governance, Risk & Controls: Understanding of risk assessments, compliance audits and governance
best practices.
•Regulatory Compliance: Awareness of charity law, donor compliance, and safeguarding.
•Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate processes and detect gaps or inefficiencies.
•Communication: Strong writing and presentation abilities.
•Organisation & IT: Capable of managing multiple tasks and confident with Excel, SharePoint, and policy
tracking systems.
Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:
• Integrity: Demonstrates confidentiality, neutrality and professional ethics.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Works effectively with global colleagues and understands context-specific risk
dynamics.
• Proactivity: Acts on issues and flags concerns early.
• Travel: Open to limited international travel as required.
• Alignment: Belief in MAP’s mission, with commitment to equity and humanitarian principles.
This job description is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the role. It will be reviewed periodically and
may be amended to meet the evolving needs of Medical Aid for Palestinians. The Head of Internal Audit will be
expected to operate in line with any organisational policies and procedures and to uphold MAP’s ethos of
dignity, accountability, and solidarity in all areas of work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a hands-on, collaborative finance professional who enjoys working with purpose and autonomy? Momentum Children’s Charity is looking for a part-time Finance Manager to join our warm, ambitious team and oversee our day-to-day finances as we continue to grow.
You’ll maintain accurate records, manage income and expenditure across multiple platforms, support our Director of Finance and Operations with budget monitoring, and help ensure our processes are robust and efficient. This role is ideal for someone with experience in charity or SME finance who wants to balance meaningful work with flexible working.
We offer:
- £38,000–42,000 FTE depending on experience (pro rata for 25 hrs per week)
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- A values-led, inclusive team culture
- A chance to make a genuine impact in a small, growing charity
- Role overview
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Financial Management and Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all income and expenditure, including reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and restricted funds.
- Process sales invoices, accounts receivable, and income from multiple platforms (Stripe, GoCardless, PayPal, Fundraise Up, etc.).
- Manage accounts payable including invoice approval workflows, payment runs, and supplier records.
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Reporting and Analysis
- Produce and circulate weekly budget holder reports, resolving any variances or queries.
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations with quarterly management accounts, budget monitoring, and preparation for year-end processes and audits.
- Assist with reconciliation of the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and deferred income.
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Gift Aid and Compliance
- Submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC and ensure accurate record-keeping in line with charity policy.
- Maintain and update restricted income records and allocation files, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
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Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the main finance contact across departments, supporting budget holders with financial queries.
- Provide finance induction and support to new starters.
- Support the Fundraising and Family Support teams on event finance (cash handling, floats, expense processing, reconciliation).
- Confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders including budget holders, suppliers, and auditors.
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Systems, Processes and Improvements
- Champion effective financial controls, help embed a culture of strong financial management, and continuously improve finance systems and processes.
- Ensure secure and well-organised storage of financial records, in line with retention policies.
- Support and supervise the Finance Assistant, including line management, development, and training as needed.
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Other
- Provide ad hoc financial support to the Director of Finance and Operations.
- Be adaptable and open to change in line with the charity’s strategic growth and development plans.
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week/ 24 months FTC
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead a new, independent internal audit function at MAP. Reporting functionally to the Audit & Risk Governance Committee and administratively to the CEO, this role provides high-level assurance on the effectiveness of MAP’s governance, risk management, and control frameworks across both UK and international operations.
As a standalone position, the role will shape MAP’s internal audit vision, lead audits across all areas of the charity’s work (including field visits to oPt, Egypt, and Lebanon), and play a critical role in safeguarding MAP’s integrity, transparency, and performance.
About You
You’ll bring: A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIA, CMIIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
Significant experience (5+ years) in internal audit or risk roles, with a track record of leading audits and engaging with senior leadership. Knowledge of UK charity regulation, compliance, and audit best practices.
Strong analytical, reporting, and influencing skills. Integrity, independence, and cultural sensitivity
Field experience or work in humanitarian or NGO settings is desirable, as is fluency in Arabic.
Equal opportunities
MAP aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Background checks
As an organisation MAP is committed to the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable adults. MAP will conduct appropriate background and references checks. Link in that safeguarding and ethical conduct.
Disclaimer
**MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
**We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting
About Medical Aid for Palestinians
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works in partnership with Palestinian communities to uphold their rights to health and dignity. We do this by developing effective, sustainable and locally-led healthcare services, providing medical aid during emergencies, and campaigning to break down the barriers to Palestinian health and healthcare today and for the future.
MAP has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Causton Street, London Diocesan House, Pimlico, London.
Contract: 35 hours per week, Full-time, 13 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £31,522 per year
Do you have a passion for organisational systems and high-quality governance? Are you looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the governance structures of a large and diverse diocese?
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Governance Officer to play a key role within the Governance Team, supporting the Diocese of London in delivering effective oversight through its Synods, Committees, and Boards.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing governance diaries and coordinating key meeting logistics.
- Preparing, proofing, and distributing papers for committees including Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Bishop’s Council, Audit and Risk Committee, and Diocesan Finance Committee.
- Maintaining accurate membership records and monitoring governance inboxes.
- Supporting GDPR and election processes and providing administrative support to the Head of Governance.
Who We’re Looking For:
Essential
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams).
- High level of literacy and ability to proof-read formal documents.
- Experience juggling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable
- Experience in a governance or compliance-related role.
- Familiarity with election procedures or Church of England structures.
About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London
The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy.
Safeguarding Statement
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure
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.
Additional Information:
- (Enhanced DBS check required, if applicable)
- (Any occupational requirement, e.g., to be a practising Christian)
- (Flexible working options, if relevant)
Why Apply?
✔ Generous holiday entitlement (27 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure)
✔ Access to private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Excellent pension scheme and training support
If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply:
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 see the attachment.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
- You will ensure the smooth running of all Board meetings and activities, through administrative support to the Board of Trustees and Corporate Services team. This will include attendance at all quarterly board meetings and some subcommittee meetings.
- As well as ensuring practical arrangements are in place for the meetings, you will work closely with the board of trustees and relevant managers, to ensure that actions are completed to ensure the board is running at maximum effectivity.
- You will also be responsible for ensuring legal compliance with our governance systems, and maintaining CSTM’s policy audit.
- You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, as well as being comfortable working with trustees and supporting and liaising with employees of all levels. Previous governance experience is desirable, but we are looking for the right candidate so training will be provided. You will have experience in providing administrative support with excellent IT, interpersonal, minute taking and organisational skills.
- This role is 4 days per week (28 hours). There is a requirement to attend all quarterly board meetings in person. Board meetings and subcommittee meetings are usually held outside of usual working hours. Time off in Lieu (TOIL) will be given for any meetings attended scheduled outside of your usual working hours.
Full job description can be found on our website
Salary: £23,815 (£29,769 pro rata)
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th August 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Commercial Compliance Manager
Sue Ryder supports people at the most difficult times of their lives
Are you an experienced fundraising compliance professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing strategic plans, along with creating supporting policies, processes, and training programs?
Sue Ryder has an exciting opportunity to support the development and implementation of a compliance framework across all commercial operations (fundraising and retail) at Sue Ryder that will drive the future of one of the largest and most recognisable UK healthcare charities so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Support and Governance, the role works alongside the Fundraising Supporter Services and Standards Manager, Retail Operations Manager and Retail Support & Projects Manager. The role will work closely with key stakeholders across Sue Ryder predominantly to focus on fundraising operational compliance and provide leadership and assurance guidance for Retail and other commercial operations that Sue Ryder develop in the future.
You will support the development and implementation of a compliance framework across fundraising operations at Sue Ryder which includes, maintaining awareness of external legal and regulatory requirements, engaging stakeholders to review and update policies, work with subject matter experts to create compliance processes and training.
You will also build and maintain reporting and other mechanisms which clearly identify where assurance is available or where not, providing leaders with data to focus on improving compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a compliance plan with agreed assurance levels, including audits, SLA and KPI reporting, and comprehensive documentation for ongoing commercial fundraising and retail operations.
• Review and update all compliance policies and procedures, recommending and gaining agreement with subject matter experts for appropriate review periods.
• Ensure adequate training resources are available for compliance related matters and ensure regular reporting to monitor compliance and inform managers and ensure compliance is embedded in campaign planning and execution. Review, advise and sign off all fundraising materials sent out across Sue Ryder with subject matter experts.
• Work with stakeholders to build and deliver an ongoing compliance communications plan and strategy
You will have
• Expert knowledge of the CAP code, General Data Protection Regulation, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), Code of Fundraising Practice and other charity requirements set by the ICO, the Fundraising Regulator, Gambling Commission’s Licence Conditions and Code of Practice and HMRC Gift Aid Standards.
• Proven experience of creating and reviewing policies and guidance in a fundraising or retail environment.
• Experienced in implementing reporting mechanisms (SLA/KPIs) using multiple data sources and systems and internal and external audit processes and risk management.
• Understand and have experience of project management processes.
• Excellent teamwork, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills.
• Able to develop a network of relationships across the organisation to deliver objectives as a skilled negotiator able to influence and motivate others
• Capable of managing competing priorities to meet business need, balancing risk and commercial benefit
Competitive Benefits Package
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Access to Employee support programme
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 3rd August
Interview/Assessment date: 12th August (London)
We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage by contacting
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
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Head of Institutional Relations and Governance
About Charity Right
At Charity Right, we are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.
Our Mission
We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.
About the Role
This is a newly created leadership role responsible for developing and embedding the governance infrastructure and strategic partnerships that will position Charity Right as a credible and competitive organisation for institutional funding. The Head of Governance and Institutional Relations will be responsible for cultivating relationships with institutional funders, multilateral agencies, and foundations, while also leading internal governance and capacity-building efforts to ensure Charity Right is fully prepared to secure and deliver such partnerships.
The role will build and oversee the development of international branch offices where appropriate, ensuring alignment with partner eligibility requirements and regulatory frameworks. This role is cross-functional and high-impact, sitting at the intersection of compliance, strategy, fundraising, and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Institutional Fundraising & Relationship Management
- Identify and engage potential institutional funders and foundations both in the UK and internationally.
- Lead the full lifecycle of institutional donor relationships—from prospecting and due diligence through to application, stewardship, and renewal.
- Build a comprehensive pipeline of funding opportunities aligned with Charity Right’s mission and delivery capacity.
- Work closely with Programmes, Finance, and Fundraising teams to coordinate compelling funding proposals and aligned delivery models.
Organisational Governance & Capacity Building
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of Charity Right’s governance framework to meet international standards for institutional funders.
- Identify and implement structural, policy, and procedural enhancements that elevate Charity Right’s readiness to enter and sustain institutional partnerships.
- Conduct periodic organisational assessments and produce recommendations to close capacity gaps identified by funders or prospective partners.
International Presence & Localisation Strategy
- Design and oversee the establishment of Charity Right branch offices in key geographies.
- Ensure all international branches are compliant with local laws, reporting requirements, and brand/mission alignment.
- Collaborate with legal and operational advisors to manage entity registration, governance structures, and oversight models in each country.
Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
- Develop and implement a formal institutional partnering strategy.
- Identify and vet strategic implementation partners that complement Charity Right’s delivery capabilities.
- Negotiate, draft, and manage partnership agreements ensuring alignment with Charity Right’s values and strategic objectives.
Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation
- Develop and implement a framework to monitor the performance and outcomes of institutional partnerships and funded projects.
- Ensure robust reporting mechanisms, including narrative and financial reporting, are in place.
- Regularly brief the CEO and Board on the status of funder relationships, branch development, and institutional readiness.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Significant senior-level experience in institutional fundraising, partnership management, or international development.
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks, compliance standards, and operational due diligence requirements for international NGOs.
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding from institutional donors.
- Experience in establishing and managing international offices, branches, or subsidiaries.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management and execution capability.
- Values-driven, with a commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusion.
- Familiarity with safeguarding frameworks, donor audits, and risk registers.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working in humanitarian or faith-inspired development contexts.
- Legal, compliance, or public policy background.
- Existing network within institutional funding or global development sectors.
Success Indicators
- Institutional Fundraising & Relationship Development
- Number of institutional funder relationships established (UK and international)
- Number of funding applications submitted per quarter
- Total value (£) of secured institutional or foundation grants annually
- Application success rate (%) across funding proposals submitted
- Donor retention and re-engagement rate (%)
Governance & Organisational Capacity
- Completion and implementation of key governance policies
- Improvement in organisational assessments conducted by external funders or partners
- Internal audit readiness and compliance rate
- Number of governance or compliance gaps resolved each quarter
- Staff training or briefings delivered on governance-related improvements
International Branch Development
- Number of international entities registered or formalised in target geographies
- Time taken from initiation to legal establishment of each branch
- Compliance rate with local registration, reporting, and governance requirements
- Annual cost-to-benefit ratio of each registered branch (qualitative + financial assessment)
Strategic Partnerships
- Number of partnership MOUs or contracts formalised
- Partner performance satisfaction score
- Number of co-designed or co-delivered proposals with partners submitted per year
- Strategic alignment index – measured via internal SLT reviews
Reporting & Monitoring
- Reporting compliance rate (%) with donor reporting deadlines and formats
- Timeliness and quality score of narrative and financial reports submitted
- Quarterly internal partnership performance reports delivered to SLT/CEO
- Monitoring framework adoption rate across new institutional projects
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Remote Working
Salary: £48,000 – 54,000 per annum, depending on experience
Reports to: CEO
We are on a mission to end child hunger - one school meal at a time. Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach. It keeps children out of school.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Risk & Compliance Manager
Location: London, with flexible hybrid working
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, full time (open to flexibility)
Are you an experienced risk and compliance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact? A respected UK based membership organisation working across the charity and humanitarian sectors is seeking a dedicated Risk & Compliance Manager to join its team.
About the Role
This is a pivotal role responsible for strengthening the organisation’s approach to risk management, data protection and regulatory compliance. You will play a key part in embedding sound governance practices and a culture of accountability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the ongoing development and implementation of the risk management framework
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Act as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer and oversee GDPR compliance
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Manage internal audit processes and ensure appropriate follow up on findings
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Maintain and develop policies relating to risk, data protection and compliance
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Support the Board, Committees and senior leadership with risk and compliance advice
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Provide guidance to member organisations on regulatory, governance and compliance issues
About You:
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Extensive experience in a risk, compliance, audit or governance role
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Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to charities or not for profit organisations
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Proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders and across varied teams
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Proactive, organised and confident in advising on complex matters
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Expert knowledge of data protection legislation, including GDPR
What’s on Offer:
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The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting communities in crisis
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A collaborative and inclusive team culture
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Opportunities for learning and professional development
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Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing
Apply Now
If you are passionate about upholding high standards in risk and compliance and want to use your expertise to support impactful work, we would love to hear from you.
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Governance Officer
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Governance Officer who is passionate about good governance and public protection, to join our Governance Team.
Position: Governance Officer
Location: Hybrid – Remote working with monthly presence at York House, London
Salary: £33,824 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Closing date: 9am Monday 4th August 2025
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
About the role:
As the Governance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our governance structures operate effectively, transparently, and in line with statutory and regulatory obligations. You will coordinate and deliver professional support to a range of our Colleges and Committees, working closely with Chairs and senior staff to ensure the organisation’s policies, records, and decision-making processes reflect best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to support a governance function that plays a vital part in our mission to protect the public and uphold the standards of psychotherapy in the UK.
About you
You are a highly organised and detail-oriented governance professional with experience supporting Boards, committees or similar governing bodies. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong judgement, and the ability to prioritise competing demands with tact and professionalism.
You’ll bring a confident, proactive approach to your work and a collaborative attitude to supporting multiple stakeholders. Ideally, you’ll also have experience in the regulatory, charity, or membership sector and an understanding of the mental health or psychotherapy field.
About the Organisation
The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for members, they are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all. They represent training organisations and over 9,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.
Their charitable objectives are to promote:
- the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the public benefit;
- research in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling and to disseminate the results of any such research;
- high standards of education and training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling
- the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Governance Coordinator, Committee Secretary, Company Secretary Assistant, Board Administrator, Governance Support Officer, Governance and Compliance Officer, Secretariat Officer, Membership Governance Officer, or Governance and Risk Administrator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Would you like to play an important role in running an organisation that improves the way science is covered in the news?
Diet, microplastics, climate change, e-cigarettes, Alzheimer’s....if it's in the news and it’s controversial, the SMC will be working hard to pump out accurate, evidence-based science into the 24 hour news media.
But this frenetic media operation must have rock-solid operations support behind it. It needs a highly competent, confident, organised and efficient individual who supports the SMC’s mission but loves running the operations behind the scenes. The successful candidate will be a calm, self-sufficient problem solver who makes the charity run smoothly and who takes satisfaction from ensuring that the team of energetic, dynamic press officers can make a difference to science in the media every day.
The Head of Operations and Governance is a key member of senior staff. You will be either a practised operations specialist looking for a new challenge or someone with relevant experience looking to step up to their first role leading operations. In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for financial management, fundraising admin, preparation of annual accounts and bookkeeping
- Support the CEO in fundraising initiatives and project admin
- Provide the operational underpinning for the Centre ensuring the smooth running of IT, events, contracts and all office systems
- Act as secretariat to the Board of Trustees, Advisory Committee, Remuneration Committee and Audit and Risk Committee
- Guide the governance of the charity and complete statutory reporting.
You must be highly organised and have a clear head for numbers and systems. Often working under your own steam and multitasking to tight deadlines, you will need to be efficient and committed to the unique needs of this role without being drawn into the science and media activities of the Centre.
Experience of the charity sector, finance and/or governance is an advantage.
You must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.
Starting salary: £41,400-£56,700 depending on experience, with an annual performance-related pay increase
Application deadline: 9am Monday 4th August 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 19th August 2025
To start: October/November 2025
Location: We are an in-person Central London office where staff work on site 5 days a week, but opportunities for flexible working will be considered.
For information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact (between 14 and 25 July):
- Selina Kermode (current post holder) [email listed on the jobs page of the Science Media Centre website]
- Fiona Fox (Chief Executive) [email listed on the jobs page of the Science Media Centre website]
The application deadline is 9am on Monday 4th August, and interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th August. Click on the 'Redirect to recruiter' button below for instructions on how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Executive Assistant (Governance Officer).
The post holder will work closely with elected Officers, the board and CEO to support delivery of BASHH core membership services and ensure the highest standards of governance and oversight. The first port of call for many BASHH members, this person will have a key role in supporting excellent member services and communications. Their support will enable the President, CEO and Officers to lead effectively in their respective areas.
Joining at an exciting time for BASHH, with the organisation transitioning to an in-house model of operating some of its core functions, the post-holder will join a new, small staff team. A strong collaborator, they will work with a wide network of stakeholders, including highly committed clinicians and other health care providers on the BASHH board and membership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a highly organised and focused Governance and Performance Officer to join our Governance team.
The Governance and Performance Officer provides administrative, logistical and coordination support to a range of colleagues, including the Boards, Senior Leadership Team and Campaign Project Management Team, to enable effective governance and leadership of Friends of the Earth.
You’ll support Board, campaign strategy, and other cross-organisational meetings, as well as coordinating key processes around reporting and compliance. You’ll work closely with the rest of the Governance Team and the Project Management Team.
Key Skills and Attributes:
You will be forward thinking and able to prioritise a varied workload in a fast-moving environment. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills with a focus on quality, detail and outcomes. You will possess proficient IT and written skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including the most senior levels of the organisation.
The team:
The Governance Team supports Friends of the Earth’s Boards and Senior Leadership Team to lead the organisation in its mission to bring about environmental justice.
Working across all the organisation, the team aims to provide senior colleagues with efficient and proactive support, helping to ensure that our decision-making machinery is working well, that we plan effectively, and that we strengthen a culture of accountability and delivery.
For more information please read the attached job description.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th August 2025 (23:59)
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.



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Are you a sharp, energetic, and adaptable governance professional who thrives on supporting effective leadership, strong compliance, and smooth organisational operations? Harris Hill is delighted to be working with an international educational charity that has a long-standing mission to empower young people through the life-changing skills of oracy, critical thinking, and dialogue, in their search for a Senior Governance Officer. This part-time (3 or 4 days per week), permanent role offers flexibility in both working patterns and hybrid work arrangements.
This is a key role at the heart of the organisation’s Corporate Services team, supporting the Chief Operating Officer and Board of Trustees to ensure high standards of governance and compliance. You will play a central role in preparing and circulating Board and Committee papers, taking clear and accurate minutes, maintaining registers, supporting audits, and tracking progress on key actions. You will contribute to risk assessments, ensure regulatory requirements are met, and provide trusted administrative support to the COO. The post holder will support the organisation through the annual audit and Board effectiveness review, liaise with legal advisors for due diligence checks, and ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
We’re looking for someone with a solid understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and charity regulation, as well as experience supporting Boards and senior leadership. You will be experienced in preparing for and minuting Board and Committee meetings, able to manage multiple projects to deadline, and confident in upholding high standards of compliance and confidentiality. Tact, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with senior leaders and trustees.
Candidates must bring not only precision and professionalism but also a collaborative mindset and a can-do attitude. You’ll need to be flexible, responsive, and enthusiastic about the organisation’s vision and mission.
A background in the charity sector is highly desirable, though candidates with strong relevant experience from education or similar sectors are also encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 03rd August 2025 at 23:59.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Nimrod House service in Newham.
£42,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
As the Service Manager you will be required to successfully apply for CQC registration for regulated activity and/or registered services within 6 months of appointment. You will ensure that your teams meet all statutory requirements and that all support is delivered in compliance with CQC expectations and Look Ahead's policy and procedures. You will take responsibly for maintaining compliance with the regulations and ensure that the appropriate notifications are made where necessary.
You will be responsible for the effective management of all aspects of service delivery, including line managing the relevant front line staff as well as effectively managing all stakeholder relationships in partnership with the Head of Operations. You will lead and manage the teams ensuring that Positive Behaviour Support is embedded in the service and provide ongoing coaching and support to allow staff to effectively support customers with high needs.
Leadership Accountabilities:
- Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing and ongoing maintenance of a positive performance culture within your service
- Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution - this includes but is not limited to staff supervision, coaching, team meetings, reflective practice and training
- Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
- Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
- Responsible for managing and allocating customers to support staff (casework management)
- Where appropriate to role, carry client group specialism activities, linking in with other Managers and Heads of Operations to ensure focussed integration of specialisms across the whole organisation
- Develop and maintain excellent internal management relationships with all other Look Ahead departments and functions, ensuring sharing of best practice and supporting initiatives to improve organisational performance
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Operational Accountabilities:
- Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objectives are set and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as necessary
- Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
- Develop key business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Have sound knowledge of the customers living in the service and be able to promote their wellbeing and quality of life
- Plan, organise and prioritise operations within your contract to ensure maximum efficiencies/utilisation of all resources
- Working with your team, lead creative and ambitious customer involvement plans across the patch and ensure successful implementation
- Lead quality visits, using Look Ahead's local indicators to monitor quality/performance, set targets and lead action plans to ensure highly rated services that reflect requirements of local funders and local and national standards
- Responsible for producing and submitting Monthly Management Reports to the Performance team, ensuring that all data gathered on local KPI's are accurate and up to date
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across contract portfolio ensuring Look Ahead continues to set and achieves sector best practice standards and is held as a benchmark to competitors
- Within your service, ensure competent use of all relevant business IT systems and all company policies and frameworks
- Responsible for managing petty cash for the service in accordance with Look Ahead procedures
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to throughout the service, to review at local level and ensure staff are competent and suitably trained
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Head of Operations Managers
- Ensure that all other Look Ahead policies and procedures are adhered to
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
Please see our website for the full job description.
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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!
Are you a master orchestrator passionate about making a real difference?
You Make It is an award-winning East London charity empowering working-class, racialised women. We’re looking for a part-time Operations Manager to power our daily operations and help us thrive!
In this role, you’ll:
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Lead talent recruitment and development.
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Enhance our inclusive team culture.
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Streamline processes, ensure compliance, and track impact.
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Collaborate on budgeting and board reporting.
What we offer:
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Hybrid, part-time working with flexible hours.
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Accelerated pay progression after 6 months.
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A therapy and wellness allowance, annual bonus, and pension.
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A small, joyful team culture built on equity and authenticity.
Contract: 1 year (with potential to extend)
Salary: £30,400 (£38k FTE)
Deadline: Interviews are rolling - apply as soon as possible
Start date: Ideally early September (or sooner)
Empowering women and progressive employers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.