Head of development jobs in london, greater london

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.

We are seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our fundraising team.The Trusts and Foundations Manager will join a successful, yet ambitious team focused on building new stewardship and cultivation products to engage trusts and grow our supporter base. Working closely with colleagues from the other teams, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will identify new funding opportunities and steward existing partnerships.

The right candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent written and verbal communications skills, who is highly motivated and passionate about ending world hunger. They must bring experience of identifying potential new partnerships, securing gifts, and ongoing stewardship. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us.  For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 3-Oct-2025 23:30 Planned date to begin interviews: Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October 2025.

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Corporate Fundraising Manager

Permanent

Salary: £42,000 to £47,000 per annum, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

The role is being advertised as full-time, but we would consider someone working 4 days per week pro-rata.

 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 22nd September 2025

First Interviews: w/c 29th September 2025

Second interviews (optional): w/c 6th October 2025

 

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF); the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity. 

We are seeking an outstanding corporate fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Development team. This is a key role for the organisation, proactively leading on new business; delivering mid and high-value partnerships and maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects to support the long-term sustainability of our work. The successful candidate will develop compelling proposals and pitches to build new relationships and provide excellent stewardship for existing corporate partners. They will manage and deliver the Corporate Partnerships strategy, annual operational plan, and income forecasting and develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against plan and setting KPIs and targets.

 We are looking for an individual able to demonstrate a significant track record of success in achieving and exceeding set income targets in corporate fundraising as well as developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy, annual budgets, and delivery plans. Excellent written and creative skills, with experience in developing engaging proposals and applications for funding is crucial as is the ability to organise, prioritise, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. Strong networking skills with the ability to manage high-profile relationships professionally and tactfully are essential.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. 

You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new opportunity?

We have a vacancy for a Finance Business Partner to join our fantastic Financial Planning & Analysis team here at RBL. We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner who is passionate about the charity and welfare sector to join us and deliver high quality financial, commercial and business advisory support to our organisation.

This role will see you as a key member of the Finance team, working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to deliver robust financially planning and advice to our Fundraising directorate, supporting budget holders, Heads of Departments and Directors across this area.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

You will manage the month end process for your business area to ensure all regular journals are posted in a timely and accurate manner. Any necessary corrections should be made, and you will support budget holders with reporting and variance analysis.

You will develop trusted relationships to produce financial projections, budgets, forecasts and business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy. You’ll be a keen problem solver with an eye for detail, an effective communicator and have a strong focus on customer service, planning and organising. 

You will have similar experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation, and knowledge of a variety of accounting systems and financial reporting approaches. Experience working within the sector advantageous, but not essential.

As an accountancy qualification isn’t an essential requirement for this role, we would be open to funding elements of a professional accountancy qualification, pending the completion of a probationary period.
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub (one day must be a Tuesday) and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Communications Officer

If you’re a natural storyteller; love building online communities; feel confident managing different projects with energy and flair and feel passionate about the charity’s mission - this is the ideal role for you.

Position: Communications Officer

Salary: £27,500 pro rata

Location: Hybrid or fully remote (London office available; occasional travel required)

Hours: 4 days a week (must include Mondays, flexible hours)

Contract: Permanent, 3 month probation period

Closing date: 17:00, Friday 26th September 2025

About the Role

The Communications Officer plays an integral role in helping to communicate and execute the organisations mission. Supporting the Head of Communications, you will be part of a small team striving to raise awareness of the important work the charity does, ensuring it reaches key groups of people who need help the most. One minute you will be brainstorming and creating innovative and engaging social media posts and videos, the next you will be helping with targeted outreach and monitoring recent campaign performance.

This role is at the heart of communications, helping reach the target demographics in new and innovative ways - and inspiring others to get involved through volunteering and fundraising. Your work will help shine a light on services and build a strong community around the mission.

Key responsibilities

• Create fresh, engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn in line with the Communications strategy;
• Keep on top of key happenings such as internal fundraising events and campaigns, awareness weeks, and be able to brainstorm ways to get our charity involved and in relevant spaces;
• Work closely with the fundraising and volunteer teams to capture their real-life stories and inspirations and spin this into newsworthy content for our audiences;
• Help deliver targeted campaigns that attract new volunteers and supporters.
• Maintain our image and video library so we always have brilliant content at our fingertips.
• Understand how to access and produce data for reports and analytics.
• Managing and overseeing the Communications calendar and inbox, ensuring we stay on top of trending and seasonal points of interest. Responding to media and external enquiries.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a flair for creativity and the ability to

manage multiple projects. This person will have: a background in a Communications or Marketing

role, strong interest in mental health, the ability to write for specific audiences and understands the

importance of a brand and its key values. This person will be confident using Canva, Photoshop (or

something similar) and CMS systems, specifically Squarespace.

About the Organisation

Join a small but unique charity with a big mission: to provide free, life-changing listening support to people living with autoimmune disease. At a time of rapid expansion, we are looking for a creative, organised and ideas-driven Communications Officer to help raise the profile of the charity, how the team help and how you can support this.

To apply, please submit your CV, a short supporting statement (max 250 words) outlining your

suitability, and details of a professional reference by the closing date.

Are you organised, detail-focused, and passionate about making a difference?

Join the Race Equality Foundation, a national charity working to tackle racism and improve the lives of Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities. We produce cutting-edge research, influence policy, and deliver innovative programmes that create real change.

We are looking for someone who wants to use their developing administrative and research skills to tackle racism and inequality. Organised, methodical and curious, you will support the research and policy related work of the Race Equality Foundation.

From organising interviews and roundtable discussions, to facilitating online and in person meetings, and ensuring high quality record keeping and data management; you will be crucial to the Foundation’s work in exploring the persistence of racial inequalities and their consequences and developing solutions.

Key to the way we work are both intersectionality and participatory approaches that centre the voices of those with lived experience, and you will facilitate this in the projects you work on. You will support our dissemination activities to a range of audiences, and our relationships with stakeholders, including central and local government and our voluntary and community sector partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to tackling racial inequality.

Why work with us?
At the Race Equality Foundation, you’ll join a passionate team that values inclusion and wellbeing. We offer:

• 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

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A friendly, flexible, and collaborative working environment

How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting your application form and supporting statement.

Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 5pm
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading literacy charity to recruit for their next Digital Project Manager. A key role supporting the National Year of Reading, you will be responsible specifically for project managing the delivery of the website to support the campaign. The role is a hugely exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking national campaign, working with multiple stakeholders to deliver a website that amplifies the reach of the campaign across a range of audiences.

This charity empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. They work directly with young people and their families, with the 5,000 schools in these communities, with nurseries, prisons, YOIs and through their teams leading community literacy programmes in 20 places in the UK facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and their work changes people's life stories.

Contract: Fixed term until to end of March 2027
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location: Contracted to London office (SW8 1RL) with flexible home working
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd September
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October

As Digital Project Manager, your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead on the National Year of Reading website planning and execution, liaising with both internal teams and external agency
• Collaborate with the National Year of Reading team to define project scope, goals and deliverables
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines and budgets to ensure successful project delivery
• Work alongside the Website Product Manager and Head of Digital to scope a new website for the charity including leading planning sessions and requirements gathering with internal stakeholders
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to all stakeholders
• Lead on user experience and feedback taking an iterative approach and collaboration to inform current and future digital product development
• Help to develop and maintain a clear delivery roadmap for business-as-usual development of existing platforms including DotDigital, websites and donation platforms
• Support the digital team to co-create, test and pilot new features and functionality across platforms
• Contribute to the design of a digital metrics framework to capture and visualise key data points and insight to inform wider teams' use of digital channels
• Contribute to the development of the organisation's digital strategy with a key focus on data, culture and skills and platform development

We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of using project management methodologies and tools to manage development activity
• Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with external agencies to deliver website projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to build successful relationships
• Confidence in presenting technical information in an understandable manner to different audiences
• Proactive nature with an ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing project requirements.

We're particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have the following experience, although this is not essential:

• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and best practices
• Knowledge of marketing platforms including CRM (Salesforce) and marketing automation (DotDigital)
• Experience with data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Tableau)

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Job Title: Online Engagement and Inclusion Lead (Young People’s Services)

Organisation: Kids

Location: Remote work with occasional travel to London for in-person meeting

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term for 2 years

Salary- £31,000 - £33,000

Purpose

This role leads the coordination of Kids’ online engagement and digital inclusion work for young people with SEND, including information provision, participation, and wellbeing support. You will deliver a two-year Online Wellbeing and Resilience Support Programme, including identifying and engaging digitally excluded young people to help them access vital digital tools and services. The role also drives collaboration across the Digital Services Consortium (a collaboration of 12 children’s charities), embedding shared learning, outcome measurement, and inclusive digital practices across Kids, and will create new capacity to work with young people to scope and deploy online campaigning activity.  

Responsibilities

• To lead and coordinate Kids’ online engagement and inclusion work for young people with SEND. This includes Kids’ online information provision; voice/ participation and wellbeing work.
• To develop and deliver Kids’ two-year digital inclusion programme, Online Wellbeing and Resilience Support Programme* to ensure reach and impact is maximised.
• To work with the Digital Services Consortium Driving Digital Inclusion members on shared digital project outcome measures and community of practice, ensuring learnings and online engagement and digital inclusion principles are captured, shared and built into the organisation.
• To identify and recruit (working closely with colleagues from services across Kids) digitally excluded young people to the digital inclusion programme so they can become digitally included and access much needed support and guidance.
• To establish a holistic and joined up approach to Young People’s online engagement and digital inclusion with Kids.
• To create new capacity to work across all services and teams, and with a range of young people, to scope and deploy online campaigning capabilities in line with Kids’ Speak Up and wider national and local influencing work.

Key to your success in the role will be:

• Ensuring an audience-led approach, leading and championing an important collaborative way of working across Kids existing young people's services.
• Confidently working within the Kids digital infrastructure and context – understanding where we are at on our digital journey, building excellent problem-solving relationships with marketing, IT, change team and young people’s services colleagues.
• Helping to embed digital inclusion practices across the organisation.
• Applying strong digital, data and analytical skills to enable you to baseline, track and measure progress.
• Demonstrating excellent attention to detail whilst being flexible to adapt to the needs of a new programme.
• Influencing the broader Kids service teams to identify and engage digitally excluded young people.
• Centering the voices and needs of young people with SEND.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience working in digital engagement initiatives, ideally with young people or vulnerable groups.
• Involvement in programmes that promote digital inclusion and wellbeing.
• Experience in outcome measurement, impact reporting, and using data to inform practice.

Desirable

• Experience in co-producing content or services with young people, including those with SEND.

Skills

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to diverse audiences including young people, professionals, and stakeholders.
• Skilled in using digital tools and platforms to deliver services and measure engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build strong internal and external relationships.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices in online environments.
• Awareness of current trends in digital engagement and youth participation.
• Knowledge of inclusive digital design and accessibility standards.
• Understanding of digital inclusion principles and the barriers faced by digitally excluded young people.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about inclusion, equity, and empowering young people.
• Committed to co-production and user-led design.
• Growth mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Committed to continuous learning and sharing best practices.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a collaborative mindset.

*About the funded programme

Kids Online Wellbeing and Resilience Support Programme will help young people with SEND (aged 13 – 25 years) build resilience, positive self-regard and meaningful connections.

Our goal is to reduce isolation and protect mental health through a supportive, inclusive digital environment. We’ll begin by consulting directly with young people to understand what they need most. Together, we’ll co-create new online content and resources that truly reflect their voices and experiences. 

 What the Programme Offers: 

• Online information with resources codesigned with young people with SEND. 

• A series of interactive webinars and guided online activities. 

• Free devices and data to improve access to those who need it most, plus the support to ensure everyone can participate.

We will reach over 1,800 young people over the two year funded period.

Partner Acknowledgements

Thanks to National Lottery players, the Digital Services Consortium (DSC) has received over £1.5 million over two years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The DSC has also received a grant of £400,000 from BBC Children in Need for two years to provide digital support for disabled or seriously ill children and young people and their family members across the UK. Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone have generously donated devices and data through the Good Things Foundation National Databank and Device Bank which will help address affordability barriers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time, Permanent Basis.  

As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Gerrards Cross Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.  

Location: 62 Packhorse Rd, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, SL9 8EF

Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working. 

Some but not all key responsibilities are: 

• Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme. 

• Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times. 

• Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager. 

• Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store. 

• Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines 

• Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively. 

• Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers. 

• Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's. 

• Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures. 

• Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended. 

  

Idea Candidates Must Haves: 

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service. 

• Experience of managing people 

• Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds. 

• Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop. 

• Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets. 

• Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately. 

• Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's. 

• Basic IT skills. 

  

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience. 

  

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check. 

   

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time Permanent Basis.

As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Tonbridge Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.

Location: Unit 10, Angel Walk Shopping Centre, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TJ

Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.

Some but not all key responsibilities are:

• Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
• Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
• Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
• Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
• Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
• Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
• Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
• Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
• Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.

Idea Candidates Must Haves:

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
• Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
• Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
• Basic IT skills.

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Marketing and Communications Administrator to join the Marketing and Communications Team . Your role is to provide high quality administrative support to the Marketing and Communications team and the wider Fundraising, Communications and Retail Directorate.

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Role Requirements

• Dealing with incoming enquiries from across the organisation and externally to signpost to the right team in an efficient way.
• Point of contact for clinical administrators attending meetings, feeding back to marcomms team on activities and helping to keep lines of communication open between teams.
• Providing cover on press inbox if needed.
• Working with the team to create and send our weekly news round up.
• Facilitating the local induction and training of new staff to support new starters to feel welcomed, achieve compliance, and get up to speed in their roles.
• Arranging booking of regular Marketing and Communications team meetings.
• Maintaining the team sharepoint site.
• Supporting the team with planning and helping to monitor tasks that come in.
• Supporting the Digital Manager with managing tickets and enquiries to our web developers.
• Supporting the Marketing and Communications Officer to manage the collateral review and management process and assist with archiving.
• Assisting with intranet updates.
• Fulfilling printing and laminating requests.
• Creating posters and templates for retail.
• Creating resources for events eg name tags, signage.

Interview Date: TBC

Terms and Conditions

Strictly no agencies, please.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

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WE’RE RECRUITING A GENERAL MANAGER...

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.

Mark is looking for a General Manager to work alongside him. Mark is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, he needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly.

He’s looking for someone who:

· Has experience of general/project management in a social enterprise or start-up

· Is calm, steady and level-headed

· Has meticulous attention to detail and is a practical organiser who gets things done

· Can use digital and AI tools to simplify processes

· Is empathetic and purpose-driven to help people

The role is flexible – full-time, part-time, or a great option for someone returning to work.

This isn’t just another job, it’s a chance to help build a start-up with huge potential to scale.

Think this sounds like you? Let’s start a conversation.

WHO WE ARE.

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.

Our mission is to put power back where it belongs: with the people who use services. Because we believe that if you think you can, you can.

THE ROLE

Mark is looking for a General Manager to work closely with him. He is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, Mark needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day running smoothly.

This is a start-up role: exciting, busy, and varied. There’s a lot to do, and you’ll need to be efficient, flexible, and ready to roll up your sleeves.

It’s about working with purpose, building something new, and making a real difference.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· Someone with experience in project management, operations, or general management in a social enterprise, or small start-up

· A meticulous and practical organiser who enjoys making things work and getting things done

· Someone who wants to work with purpose, helping build a socially oriented organisation

· Efficient, empathetic, and comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks

· Tech-savvy and confident using AI/digital tools to make processes simple and efficient

· Flexible: this role could be full-time, part-time, or suit someone returning to work

WHAT YOU’LL DO

· Project management: Plan and manage projects from start to finish, making sure deadlines are met and everyone delivers on their part.

· Meetings and follow-up: Organise and run management meetings, keep notes, and make sure agreed actions happen.

· Governance: Oversee compliance and act as Company Secretary, keeping records accurate and up to date.

· Finance: Use Xero and work with accountants/bookkeepers to oversee budgets, accounts, and financial reports so the numbers are always clear.

· Fundraising and business development: Support funding applications, proposals, and relationships with partners to bring in new opportunities.

· Operations: Keep the day-to-day running smoothly — from diary management and HR basics to coordinating contractors.

· Communications: Maintain simple but effective comms, updating the website and keeping social media active.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

· Strong organisational and project management skills

· An excellent writer, whether contracts, bids or public facing materials

· Experience of operations, governance, and finance oversight in a small organisation, ideally a social enterprise or startup

· Confidence managing budgets and financial reporting (not a finance role, but able to keep track)

· Able to communicate clearly and keep people focused

· Empathetic, socially minded, and committed to putting people first

· Steady, reliable, and happy working in the background to let others thrive

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.

Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.

SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis because of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. We also campaign for a fairer immigration system, involving local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice. 

Our Nest Project brings advice and improved awareness and knowledge to migrant families with young children, through community settings in Lambeth and Southwark. The project aims to reach families with the information and advice they need in order to resolve their status before they fall into crisis, and allow them to live safely and access opportunities.

The Nest Project Coordinator will lead on developing partnerships with and providing training to staff and volunteers in community settings as well as providing immigration advice and casework.

We would love to hear from you if you have: 

• Experience of providing immigration advice and casework support to migrant individuals who have complex needs, working sensitively and effectively within community settings.
• A strong track record in establishing and developing partnership working, and delivering training/workshops within community settings.
• Authorisation to provide immigration advice at IAA Level 1 or higher, and a strong understanding of the rights and entitlements, support available to the client group and of referral processes to statutory and non-statutory support agencies.

Benefits include: 

• 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
• Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Commitment to staff learning and development.
• Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.

For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the hostile immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application. 

Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change? Do you thrive on accuracy, insight, and collaboration? Do you have Generalist HR experience? Join our People Experience team and help our organisation make informed decisions using high quality, impactful data.

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As the HR Data & Insight Analyst, you will champion data accuracy, reliability, and insight across the People Experience team and wider organisation. You’ll lead the production, distribution, and analysis of high-quality People Management Information (MI), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and enabling data-driven decision-making. You’ll also provide generalist HR support when needed.

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Contract terms:

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• £34,000 - £37,000 per annum with Benefits
• Permanent
• Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month

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​What you'll do:

Data & Insights

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• Deliver and analyse People data reports.
• Maintain and improve reporting tools and MI.
• Support forecasting and strategic planning.
• Enable data self-service for managers.
• Optimise systems with providers and stakeholders.
• Lead system procurement and implementation.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Drive system improvements and efficiencies.
• Share insights and train users.

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Generalist HR (People Experience) Support

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• Provide generalist HR support (e.g. covering annual leave, supporting Employee Relations casework)

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For full Job Description and Person Specification click here

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Why Samaritans?

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At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Apply now

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer application questions and to upload your CV and a short cover letter. 

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

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Applications close: ​9am Wednesday 24 September

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Interviews: Tuesday 30 September. Please note the interviews will be in person at our office in Ewell (Surrey) and will consist of data presentation exercise and competency based questions.

Salary: London Living Wage £27,007.50 p.a. FTE

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract with the prospect of progression to a permanent Coordinator role

Location:  Main Office - London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2DX.

We are seeking interns to work in London and North Kent

Reporting to: Programme Hub Manager

About the Role:

Here at Construction Youth Trust, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are excited to learn and ready to dive into a supported internship. This is a fantastic chance to get a hands-on feel for what it's like to work in the charity sector. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the Trust e.g. participation in strategic working or Task & Finish groups.

We are particularly looking for individuals at the start of their career interested in working directly with young people within our Delivery Team

As a Delivery Team Intern, your key duties and responsibilities could include:

· Supporting the team to deliver fun and engaging programmes and activities for young people to get them ready for the working world by building on their skills and confidence.

· Supporting the team in the development of effective long-term working relationships with schools and referral partners.

· Supporting the team to enlist, manage and coordinate the support of local industry partners to connect young people with opportunities and employers that match their unique strengths and interests.

· Supporting the team with administrative tasks, helping to register, monitor, and evaluate the young people participating in programmes and activities.

· Please note that you will be required to travel across London regularly

About You

What we’re looking for in our new Intern(s) includes:

· Ideally educated to Level 3 (BTEC, A- Level, etc) or equivalent experience.

· Enthusiastic about connecting young people to opportunities, particularly those facing significant barriers to work.

· Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, as our Intern you will be expected to get involved in a variety of our programmes and activities.

· IT literate and digitally savvy

· Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives, training providers and community organisations.

· A willingness to learn about career opportunities offered by the modern construction and wider built environment sector.

About Us

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.

Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.

We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.

The Construction Youth Trust team works in a fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for someone who is well-organised, detail-oriented and will be proactive in finding effective solutions. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and a willingness to learn.

At the Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to this commitment. All roles involve safer recruitment practices therefore an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be carried out.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

What we offer:

As one of our interns, you'll gain valuable skills to kickstart your career, with the prospect of progressing into a Coordinator role with us. Plus, you'll have an internal buddy to support you and help you settle in throughout your internship.

You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:

· 25 days annual leave per year (FTE), which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum of 30 days, plus an additional discretionary “Day for You”

· Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service

· The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match employee contribution up to 7%

· All travel expenses covered over and above regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.

· Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)

· Opportunity to Work from Home

· Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities

· A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).

How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete the application form and include a supporting statement (max. 500 words) explaining why you're interested in this role and how you meet the person specification.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 9am on 26th September 2025. However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for these roles ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.

A second interview may also be required.

You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role on this page.