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Travel: Occasional travel to Arthritis UK offices (London, Chesterfield, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow)

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

We’re looking for a Policy Officer who will make a difference to health and social care policy for people with arthritis.  

Within the Chief Executive’s Office, the UK Advocacy and Health Intelligence Department are focused on creating lasting change. We identify creative policy solutions in response to the challenges people with arthritis face. We influence decision-makers through stakeholder engagement, public affairs activity and by campaigning alongside people with arthritis. We have expertise across health and care services, public health, and employment policy. We also work in collaboration to influence medical research and data policy and play an active role in several cross-sector groups.  

About the role
The purpose of this role is to drive policy development across our policy priority areas. The Policy Officer will lead on specific policy projects, commissioning research, developing policy positions, and producing reports and consultation responses.  

This role will cover a broad range of issues across one of our strategic goals – prevention and diagnosis; access to treatment; and living well with arthritis. Our approach considers the needs of people of all ages who have arthritis.               

The Policy Officer will also contribute to the wider work of the team, working closely with colleagues in the Nations Teams, the Research Directorate and the wider charity, including by representing us on cross-sector policy groups, drafting briefings, and participating in events and conferences.  

We’ll give you autonomy, variety and challenge with opportunities to work with inspirational campaigners, attend events in Parliament and meet senior stakeholders in Government. We’re a supportive team who will value your well-being and professional development.  

About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Understanding of policy issues relevant to people with long-term conditions or disability.  
• Experience of working in a policy team.  
• Experience of developing and influencing health and social care policy.  
• An ability to think creatively and communicate effectively.  
• An enthusiastic, adaptive and flexible approach.  

As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings.

As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Benefits
Your excellent benefits include:

• Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
• Simplyhealth cash plan.
• Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
• Learning and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
• Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).

You must be based in, and hold the right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Application deadline and shortlisting
We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.

Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Arthritis UK where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers. 

Interview
Interview date to be confirmed.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

Individual Giving Appeals Officer

Full time. Permanent. Hybrid working. (2 days in the office)

Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices (Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington)

Salary: London - £40,794 (including London allowance), Cardiff, Edinburgh & Warrington - £35,911

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too. 

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer, the Individual Giving Appeals Officer will deliver fundraising success during key moments like Christmas, Christian Aid Week and Emergency Appeals, focusing on maximising one-off donations. They will champion creativity to craft impactful campaigns, ensuring consistent, positive, and memorable interactions that align with organisational goals and values.

The post-holder will collaborate closely on key initiatives across stakeholders, supporting the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer to deliver the high-impact key appeals, hitting income targets while fostering meaningful connections with supporters.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Individual Giving Appeals Officer include:

• Collaborate with the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer to plan and deliver the high-profile annual Christmas appeal, aligning with organisational values and goals. 
• Support the Senior Individual Giving Appeals Officer in planning and executing Christian Aid Week and Emergency appeals to maximise supporter engagement. 
• Using data-driven insights and creative messaging, ensure CASH campaigns are impactful and delivering the right message through the right channels to consistently exceed fundraising targets. 
• Create engaging, supporter-centric content and messaging across various channels, fostering alignment with Christian Aid's brand and mission. 
• Analyse appeal performance critically, leveraging insights and feedback to continuously improve future activities and maximise ROI. 
• Deliver positive supporter experiences at every touchpoint, fostering lasting relationships built on trust and openness. 
• Collaborate across teams and departments to integrate campaigns effectively, driving consistent and impactful outcomes. 
• Commit to delivering high-quality appeals on time and within budget, striving to maximise impact and consistency. 
• Support the wider Individual Giving Team during peak periods, promoting a positive team culture and driving collaboration to meet shared goals

About you

Who we are looking for

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in direct marketing or fundraising, particularly in individual giving campaigns. 
• Developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content.
• Ability to analyse campaign data and optimise performance based on insights. 
• Experience managing multichannel campaigns, ensuring consistency across platforms. 
• Developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.

Desirable:

• Experience with CRM systems and fundraising platforms.
• Experience in emergency appeals or international development.
• Marketing or digital marketing qualification. 
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools. 
• Experience in budget management. 
• Understanding of supporter segmentation and targeting. 

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Engagement and Events Coordinator / Community Connector / Community Facilitator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Community Leader
Hours of work: 15 hours per week
Salary: £29,128 FTE. Pro-rated salary is £11,651.40 based on 15 hours per week
Place of work: L’Arche London, West Norwood, South London
Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year (potential to be extended). Part-time.
Closing date: Sunday, 23rd November at 23:59

If you can bring people together, lead events, share stories, and make sure everyone feels part of the L’Arche London Community, then we would love to hear from you!

Join L’Arche London as a Community Connector and help us foster belonging, inclusivity, and vibrant community life through leading traditions, celebrations, and engaging communications.

You may have experience in the following roles: Community Life and Engagement Coordinator, Community Inclusion and Programmes Lead or Engagement and Inclusion Officer etc.

Main purpose of the role:

As a Community Connector, you will:

• Help strengthen relationships, promote a sense of belonging, and support the vibrant life of our community.
• Oversee and lead an inclusive and accessible programme of core traditions and celebrations throughout the year in L’Arche London.
• Keep our community and partners engaged with community life through excellent communication, both internally and externally, via channels such as social media and internal newsletters.
• Have ample opportunities to engage, reflect, and be part of community life.
• Furthermore, this role is vital for supporting our valued and appreciated Live-in Community Worker, helping guide and mentor them throughout their year with us in L’Arche London.

You can find more details about L'Arche London on our website.

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work - explore our employee benefits on our website.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions on our online application form.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 23rd November at 23:59

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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Senior Finance Business Partner (Income)

Permanent. Full time. Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Location: London

Salary: £61,057 per annum (including London allowance)

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead, the Senior Finance Business Partner (Income) will champion strategic financial insight and support within the Income and Public Engagement Department, driving accurate financial planning, analysis, and reporting for income streams, working closely with fundraising and institutional teams, including the development of funding bids.

The post-holder will enable effective decision making through data-driven insights, ensuring financial sustainability and fosters a mindset that aligns with Christian Aid's strategic objectives

Some of the main responsibilities of the Senior Finance Business Partner (Income) include:

• Partner with the Income and Public Engagement team to develop and champion accurate income forecasts, budget plans, and financial models.
• Provide financial insights and challenge assumptions which drive and optimise income generation strategies, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Ensure financial reporting for income is accurate, timely, and meets internal and external compliance requirements, including donor regulations.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to provide financial insights on donor trends, unrestricted vs. restricted income, and return on investment.
• Identify and drive the implementation of improvements in financial processes related to income tracking and reporting.
• Support the development of fundraising bids by providing financial expertise

About you

Who we are looking for

Essential:

• Professional finance qualification.
• Substantial experience in financial business partnering or financial planning and analysis.
• Demonstrable knowledge of income streams such as fundraising, grants, unrestricted/restricted income, and the financial implications of different funding sources. 
• Advanced knowledge of charity sector income streams and financial management.
• Understanding of donor reporting and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of fundraising finance and return on investment analysis.
• Understanding of financial systems and tools (e.g. SUN, Power BI, Excel).
• Highly developed skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling.
• Highly developed skills in business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly developed skills in budgeting and variance analysis.
• Developed skills in financial reporting and donor compliance.

Desirable:

• ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience working in an income-focused role is highly desirable.
• Experience in the non-profit/charity sector is desirable, particularly in Fundraising Finance, Donor Compliance, or Grant Income 
  Management.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Rosebuds Preschool has a great opportunity for a Preschool and Family Operations Lead, to drive the quality and development of our award-winning services for children, young people, and families at the Max Roach Centre. This role emphasises a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to early years education, play, and child initiatives.  

What does your role look like: 

Quality Oversight: Ensure high-quality early years learning and care at Rosebuds Preschool. Develop quality assurance frameworks to evaluate service effectiveness in addition to the formulation of a meaningful programme of family and child centred activities within our Play and Family Support initiatives at the centre. 

Program Development: Design and manage family and child-centered activities in our play, and Family Support initiatives. Collaborate with practitioners to enhance educational offerings and align with best practices. 

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Promote integrated working across early years sectors. Engage in collaborative planning with educators, social services, health providers, and community organizations. 

Leadership and Management: Advanced Early Years management knowledge, understanding and experience is fundamental to this role. Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering professional development and continuous improvement.

Community Engagement: Organise year-round activities reflecting the Max Roach community's needs. Build relationships with partners to create a robust ecosystem for families. 

Benefits of working with us: 

- Highly Competitive Salary 

- Concessional Preschool Place

- Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support 

- Regular Socials and Team Building Opportunities. 

- Free Enhanced DBS Checks

- Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities 

- Workplace Pension Scheme

- Induction and Supervision Programme

- Personal and Professional Development Plan 

- Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff 

Requirements: 

Looking for an individual that can inspire and develop a team, is willing to learn and has a passion for working with children, young people and their families. With a recognised qualification in Early Years / Childcare at Level 3 with a proven track record of 5 year's experience in a management / leadership role in an early years setting.

Experience of: 

• devising and applying a high quality curriculum for young children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

• managing a team of early years professionals to improve the quality of EY practice. 

• working with external groups / partners / organisations in a EY provision in a way that supports the child and its’ family in a holistic way. 

• Oversight and designed lead for Safeguarding children, Health and Safety. 

• Monitoring activities / services using a database system. 

• Managing and working within a designated budget. 

Role Title: Preschool and Family Programmes Lead 

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8 hours per day Monday to Friday (Hours will include some afterschool wraparound, occasional evenings and weekends). 

We value work life balance and are willing to consider term time only and or 4 day week.  

Salary: £38,000 (FTE) 

Location: Max Roach Centre, in person

Holiday: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas 2 weeks allocation.

Please send your CV by Friday 21st November 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 24th November 2025.

Loughborough Community Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Bilingual Resettlement Worker will provide culturally and linguistically tailored casework support to refugee households—including both adults and children—resettling in Hampshire under the UK Government Resettlement Programme. This includes the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP), the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Community Sponsorship, and other eligible schemes. The postholder will help families access essential services, understand their rights and entitlements, and build the confidence and knowledge needed to live independently in the UK. Support will be delivered in English and Dari/Pashto through one-on-one assistance and group sessions. This support will be provided within client’s homes, within partner officers and remotely.

Key Working Relationships

Position will reports to the Senior Resettlement Officer. This position will work closely with all staff involved in the delivery of the Hampshire Resettlement and Integration Support Service. This will include Senior Resettlement Officers, Bilingual Resettlement Officers, Resettlement Officers, ESOL Coordinator, Education Officer, Community and Engagement Officer and Project Officer. This position will work closely with staff at our partner organisation, Citizens Advice Rushmoor.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support to households (70%)

· Provide practical casework support to refugee households, ensuring timely access to housing, income, healthcare, education, and other statutory services.

· Research, identify and outreach to services and resources that enable clients to meet their short and long-term goals and facilitate external referrals.

· Deliver group session support, including orientation sessions on life in the UK, both virtually and in person.

· Support the completion and regular review of individual Support Plans, using the Outcomes Star tool.

· Advocate, verbally and in written form, on behalf of clients with service providers and statutory agencies.

Key Administrative tasks (20%)

· Ensure timely and accurate compliance to all reporting requirements, including database management, case noting, and file maintenance. This will require completion of accurate and timely records and case notes in line with data protection and reporting requirements.

· Assist with project logistics, such as arranging essential items for clients, setting up the training rooms or events and preparing participant materials.

· Provide flexible administrative support to meet the project needs.

Ways of working (10%)

· Collaborate with partners, local councils, charities, schools, and diaspora organisations.

· Attend multi-agency coordination meetings and contribute to service development. 

· Regularly gather client and partner feedback in order to assess programming needs and responsiveness through focus groups, key informant interviews and surveys.

· Carry out all the above in accordance with the aims, values and policies of International Rescue Committee, in particular in relation to safeguarding, confidentiality, impartiality and Equal Opportunities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in both English and Dari/Pashto.**

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the confidence to navigate and maintain a wide range of internal and external partnerships.

· Good IT skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office and experience leading meetings or trainings via online platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.**

· Ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.**

· Ability to work flexibly both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

· Ability to work in line with confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

· Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and to quickly learn information systems.

· Access to a personal vehicle.

Experience:

· Minimum two years of related experience, paid or voluntary, working with refugees, asylum seekers or other vulnerable populations in Hampshire.**

· Proven ability to plan and deliver group workshops and educational sessions in diverse, multi-lingual and cross-cultural environments.

· Experience handling confidential documents and sensitive information.**

· Lived experience of forced migration, resettlement, or navigating support systems as a refugee or asylum seeker.

· Prior experience of using a client relationship management system.

Must be available to start on the 1st December 2025.

Kitchen Chef

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Chef to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Westminster.

£12,603.50 per annum, working 17.5 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? 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.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
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:
* To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision for all staff working in the kitchen/dining room
* To prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus
* To ensure that meals are provided on time in accordance advertised meal times
* To ensure food kitchen hygiene meets a high standard at all times
* To ensure that all meals are appropriately presented and served
* To monitor all kitchen staff in safe methods of working with equipment and machinery
* To report any accident, breakage or fault in accordance with the stated procedure
* To maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation and serving areas
* To provide a high standard of service to customers at all times and to deal with customers comments and complaints appropriately
* Any other duties as designated by the line manager

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

About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is essentially customer-focused
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:
* Holds a level 3 food safety certificate

Desirable:

* Previously worked in a kitchen environment

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Delicia Mensah | Talent Partner | People Team
Look Ahead | Cally Yard, 439 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9BG
| www.lookahead.org.uk | @lookaheadtweets
Pronouns: She/Her

Job Title: Community Centre Manager (Elderly Residential Care)

Location / Salary / Contract:

Location: Southwark
Salary: £45,000-£49,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work)

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Community Centre Manager to lead the operations, programming, and partnership development of a vibrant community space serving both residents and the wider neighbourhood. This is a hands-on role suited to an energetic and organised individual who thrives on community engagement, service excellence, and creating meaningful opportunities for older adults and intergenerational groups. You will play a central role in developing and managing programmes that enhance wellbeing, build community connections, and promote inclusion within an elderly residential care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all community centre spaces, ensuring they are well-presented, welcoming, and fully utilised.
• Oversee the programming and scheduling of diverse activities that support organisational goals and community engagement.
• Lead on income generation through effective room hire management and budget oversight.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with voluntary, statutory, and business organisations to enhance programme delivery.
• Supervise and support staff, volunteers, and casual workers to deliver high-quality services and activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Fire Safety, and Safeguarding requirement

The Candidate:

You will be a proactive and empathetic leader with experience managing community facilities or similar public-facing spaces. With excellent organisational, financial, and communication skills, you will have the ability to balance community priorities with commercial needs. You should have a solid understanding of health and safety compliance, staff supervision, and partnership development. A passion for creating inclusive and engaging environments for older people and the wider community is essential.

How to Apply:

If the above role sounds interesting and you feel like you meet the criteria, please apply immediately. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date.

Deadline for applications:  9am on Monday 24th November 2025

Salary: £35,327 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed Term contract to 31st March 2027, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) We operate a blended working approach where you will be required to work in the office two days a week, Wednesday & one other day tbc

About The Role

As a Grants and Learning Officer, you’ll be helping us to deliver our ambitious, nationwide grants programme. We currently support over 500 grassroots organisations and 18-30 year old creatives, and have a busy grants cycle to manage, alongside ever-increasing numbers of applications. 

This year, we’re building and migrating to a new grants database and you’ll play an integral role on the project team. In addition, you’ll manage an assigned portfolio of grants, and help with all aspects of the funding cycle. You’ll support applicants and funded partners, make funding recommendations, administer grants, provide feedback and support, and visit projects. 

About You

First and foremost, you’ll be passionate about the work that Youth Music does. As a skilled administrator, you’re not fazed by planning, monitoring, reporting, and spreadsheets. You have an eye for detail. You’ve got good IT skills and working knowledge of how databases operate. With the development of our new database this is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing processes and working with data and detail. 

You’re a collaborative worker who enjoys being part of a friendly team, as well as travelling on your own to build new relationships with a diverse range of people. As a grants manager you’ll have an instinct for what’s important – when to give advice, and when to step back.

Key Responsibilities 

Grant Making

• Relationship management for a diverse portfolio of grants within allocated areas or specialisms.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the music/creative landscape and issues affecting your allocated areas.
• Provide telephone, online (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, webinars) and email advice to potential applicants.
• Assess grant applications.
• Make recommendations to the assessment panel.
• Efficient and effective turnaround of grants administration, primarily through our grants databases (Salesforce and Grant Tracker).
• Ensure data in the grants database is accurate and up-to-date, and support with data input, analysis and cleansing.
• Review grant requirements and ensure quick processing of payments.
• Undertake visits to funded projects and attend events.
• Provide advice and feedback to successful and unsuccessful applicants.
• Support the running and facilitation of events.
• Contribute to the improvement of Youth Music’s funding processes and procedures in line with the flexible funding principles we’re committed to.
• Provide support to others in the wider Youth Music team.

Learning and Projects

• Undertake project-based tasks as part of wider team or organisational project work.
• Specialist knowledge about assigned areas of Youth Music’s work or operations and produce relevant outputs to help us and others to learn and develop.
• Produce resources and content for the Youth Music community.
• Present information and learning to internal and external colleagues.

General

• Carry out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
• This post will require travel across the UK, occasionally involving overnight stays.
• This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working or volunteering in music education, music industries, grants management, youth work or advocacy, education, or not-for-profit settings.
• Familiarity with the funding process.
• Experience of working in an administrative role. 
• Experience using databases and other software.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office (in particular Outlook, Excel and Word). 
• Organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Confident in decision-making and can work autonomously.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different types of people.
• A clear and persuasive verbal communicator with the ability to write in plain English.
• Ability to build and manage relationships.
• Analytical skills (you’ll be required to read and respond to applications and reports).
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA), with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of project management, including financial planning and management.
• Understanding of the social issues facing children and young people today.
• Understanding youth voice and/or participatory grant making practices. 
• Understanding of organisational best practice (safeguarding, financial health, governance, equality, and diversity).
• Understanding of the music education and / or music industries landscape.

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is seeking a dynamic Project Lead to join the Business Improvement Team. This role will initially focus on delivering key projects within our Education and Training Directorate, contributing to the transformation of psychology qualifications and assessment design.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of allocated projects within the Education & Training area
• Managing project teams and ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Reporting on progress, risks, and budget to senior stakeholders.

Candidates should be educated to degree level, with strong knowledge of project management frameworks. You must have proven experience in leading complex projects as well as excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.  You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team, and be able to adapt to changing contexts.  Knowledge or experience within an education, qualification or training environment or an understanding of psychology qualifications and assessment models would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At BPS, we’re committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working to shape the future of psychology education and training. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with local and national organisations

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November at 10 am. Interviews will be held on-line w/c 1st December 2025. 

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile, Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be accepted. 

Programme & Partnership Lead - Colombia

Permanent. Full time

Location: Bogota, Colombia

Salary: 164,778,543 Colombian Pesos per year

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.

Please note, applications and CV submissions to be in English only. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Partnership & Strategy Lead, the Programme & Partnership Lead for Colombia will be the most senior and key programme, partnership and lead role for each priority country, maintaining oversight of a dynamic and responsive partner portfolio that aligns with organisational values and goals.

The post-holder will ensure Christian Aid's work in partnership employs a decolonised approach to improve locally led work and maximise impact. The role is key in exploring and contributing to multi country programme initiatives across the cluster. The role provides
oversight and leadership to embed a culture of impact. The role plays a lead role in convening spaces with partners and key stakeholders, including faith leaders, and catalysing for change. It plays a key role in strengthening civil society, and fostering coherent linkages among programme, humanitarian and advocacy interventions across priority countries.

The role works collaboratively with partners to shape our response to poverty across the priority countries, to enable a culture of continuous learning. The role leads on ensuring that initiatives contribute to impact in CA’s four global thematic areas.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnership Lead - Colombia include:

• Drive and lead the programme/project delivery ensuring that it is connected to work across the cluster.
• ‘Horizon scan’ to identify new potential partners that would enhance impact, and review portfolio under each of the 4 CA thematic areas (plus sub-themes of resilience, protection and inclusion) to maximise impact.
• Drive and enhance collaboration with partnerships and Christian Aid (convening) to effectively co-design, develop, plan, budget, implement, evidence, learn and communicate the impact from interventions within the programme. This will involve strengthening our collaboration with church leaders and FBOs, as part of bringing to the fore our faith identity and aligning with organisational values and goals.
• Manage a priority programme partner portfolio and ensure a collaborative approach in project design and delivery with partners to drive meaningful change.
• Be accountable for donor reporting and compliance, supporting proposal co-development and design with partners to foster a mindset of support and connection
• Lead in convening regular programme review, learning and reflection spaces with partners and key stakeholders, and when we bring CSOs together to enhance our mutual impact.
• Lead on representation for the programme and on country specific issues, and on ACT Alliance collaboration, including exploring joint programming.
• Lead on cross programme sharing and learning, to foster a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Manage and support Programme Partnership Coordinators and Government Liaison Officer to ensure operations provide a strong underpinning for our programme, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery that aligns with organisational values and goals

About you

Who we are looking for

Essential:

• Master’s Degree ideally in development studies, social sciences or substantial equivalent professional experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (bot written and spoken)
• Demonstrable experience of living and working in a developing country.
• Substantial experience of collaborative approaches for programme appraisal, financial management, working with partners and capacity sharing with local indigenous partner organisations.
• Substantial management experience.
• Detailed understanding of development issues and key poverty drivers in the context of the specific priority programmes.
• Detailed understanding of development issues in the context of priority countries, of programme management tools and techniques, including financial management tools.
• Detailed understanding of organisational development and working on new operational models.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Highly developed problem-solving ability.
• Developed report writing skills.
• Highly developed communication skills which are written, verbal and presentational.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Substantial experience working with decolonised and localised partnership approaches.
• Substantial experience working with the private sector or private sector-led development programs.
• Substantial experience in multi-sectorial knowledge and/or experience in the four Christian Aid thematic areas.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

We’re looking for three Parent Programme Officers to help deliver the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting programme with integrity and care as part of a new project funded by the Youth Endowment Fund.

 Position: Parent Programme Officers x 3

Location: London (x2 roles, hybrid) and Manchester (x1 role, hybrid)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £32,941 - £35,268 (London) and £30,805-£33,132 (Manchester)

Contract: Fixed term until April 2028

Closing Date: Monday 10th November, 17:00 GMT

Help families thrive and young people stay safe

We’re looking for compassionate and organised Parent Programme Officers to help deliver the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) Safer Lives parenting programme as part of a new initiative funded by the Youth Endowment Fund.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support families affected by youth violence and help build safer, stronger communities.

About the job

As a Parent Programme Officer for the SFSC: Safer Lives project, you’ll work directly with parents and caregivers of young people aged 11–18 who are at risk of or affected by youth violence.

You will:

• Build trusted relationships with families, co-facilitators, peer researchers, colleagues and referral partners.
• Support the delivery of inclusive, safe, effective and engaging parenting programmes. 
• Coordinate logistics, manage data, uphold safeguarding standards.
• Contribute to research and evaluation, ensuring our work is evidence-based and informed by lived experience.

About You

We’re looking for:

• Experienced SFSC practitioners, or those with strong experience in other group parenting programmes
• Skilled communicators who are organised, empathetic and collaborative
• Professionals with a strong track record of working with Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, and an understanding of the challenges they face
• Professionals with experience in safeguarding, partnership working and programme delivery
• People who can build rapport and handle sensitive situations with care and professionalism

This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, values-driven team committed to tackling racial inequality.

The Organisation

The Race Equality Foundation is a registered charity which tackles racial inequality to improve the lives of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities. We believe that everyone should be provided with the opportunities to flourish.

About the Project

Funded by the Youth Endowment Fund, our intervention and research project, SFSC: Safer Lives, works to prevent offending and reduce youth violence by strengthening family relationships, increasing parental confidence, and promoting young people’s self-discipline, social skills and self-esteem.

The SFSC: Safer Lives programme  builds on the ground-breaking work of the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities inclusive parenting programme, which has demonstrated how parenting support can be provided effectively to minoritised and marginalised families.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays
• Above-statutory employer pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) for health and wellbeing support
• Onoing training and development opportunities
• A friendly, flexible, and collaborative working environment

Interview dates:

London positions - Thursday 17th November 2025 

Manchester position - Thursday 20th November

Please read the attached job pack for full details on the role, person specification, and how to apply.

Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.

The successful candidate willdeliver a high-quality service to young people aged 16–17 and their families across Hertfordshire, working alongside the Family Link Work and Mediation services to prevent family breakdown and reduce repeat homelessness. They will also support the wider team and work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the service achieves its key performance indicators (KPIs).

What will you be doing? 

Lead the hyh Hub, overseeing its day-to-day operations and ensuring the effective delivery of services. The Hub acts as a gateway for young people aged 16–17 to access hyh’s prevention services. In this role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and commissioners, while supporting the recruitment, training, and professional development of Advice & Information and Admin Workers. You will also monitor outcomes and produce reports for the leadership team and funders to demonstrate impact and inform future service development.                             

What will the role involve: 

• Leadership of the Advice and Infromation Team 
• Service Delivery offering advice and options to young people, family members and professionals to prevent amily breakdown and homelessness.
• Partnership and Stakeholder Mangement 
• Full job description attached and avaialble on our website.

Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter  or a short video along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.Closing Date 29th October 2025

Recruitment morning will be held on 6th November 2025 that will involve a variety of group based and individual tasks following by a competency interview.  and if successful there will be a personal interview stage held on a date to be confirmed. 

Should you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment day please confirm upon receipt of invitation.

Equal Opportunities

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.  

Head of Human Resources and Facilities

Location: Hybrid

Salary: £57,000 per annum plus £312 Home Worker Allowance per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Sands are the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.

We’re creating a community of compassionate and lifesaving changemakers, whose voices inspire change and turn understanding into action.

For more than 40 years, Sands has provided a safe, understanding and caring community for anyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss. We can help, whether your loss happened recently or long ago.

Sands offer many types of support, including our free, confidential telephone helpline, email support, and online group sessions. We have a UK-wide network of local groups offering peer-support in the community, social media groups helping people connect wherever they are, and free resources for partners, siblings, grandparents, and wider family and friends.

The Role

Our Human Resources and Facilities team are responsible for providing a high standard of support to our staff, who are based throughout the UK.

This exciting and high-profile role is responsible for leading on all operational HR & Facilities activity within the charity. This includes ensuring that this activity aligns with Sands’ strategic objectives and meets KPI’s set by the Board. This is a key role which will help us to promote Sands’ vision; a world where fewer babies die and when a baby dies those affected receive the best care and support for as long as they need.

The areas that the team covers include staff learning & development, organisational change management, EEDI, implementation and development of HR policies and procedures, staff wellbeing, recruitment, employee reward and recognition, employment relations, development of HR IT systems and management of our property portfolio.

With significant experience in a Head of HR role, you will have a good understanding of UK employment law and be able to apply this in everyday situations.

You will be confident in advising senior managers in HR best practice, including leading on change management processes.

Experience of developing employee benefit and wellbeing packages, HR policies and information systems is essential. Additionally, you will have demonstrable experience of developing HR strategies including budgets and be able to confidently present to groups of staff and managers.

An excellent influencer and communicator, you will be able to build effective working relationships with staff and managers across the organisation as well as external stakeholders.

With a good knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice, you will be able to manage several work streams simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent organisational and time-management skills are therefore essential for this role. You will also need to be highly numerate and demonstrate good problem-solving ability.

Skills and Qualifications

• CIPD qualification at Level 7 (MCIPD) or equivalent
• Significant experience of working in a Head of HR / People role
• Proven track record of developing and delivering HR strategies, policies, and reports aligned with organisational objectives
• Experience in organisational development, staff learning and training design, and delivery
• Demonstrated experience of introducing and embedding Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) initiatives
• Experience in HR policy development, implementation, and review
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
• Experience of managing complex employee relations cases including grievance, disciplinary, and capability matters
• Significant experience of leading organisation-wide change management and transformation projects
• Experience in developing and implementing reward and recognition initiatives
• Experience of introducing and promoting staff health and wellbeing programmes
• Strong working knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS), ideally Sage HR or equivalent platform
• Experience of managing departmental budgets and reporting on financial performance
• Proven experience of leading, motivating, and developing a team of HR professionals
• Excellent influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Sound knowledge of data protection and GDPR legislation as it relates to HR practice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a pragmatic approach to complex issues
• Confident, assertive, and able to make sound judgements and decisions when required
• Experience of, or an interest in, facilities management
• Understanding of maternity, neonatal, and healthcare policy and practice across the UK
• Empathy with Sands’ vision, mission, and values

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sands, please do not hesitate to apply.