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About WA-UK

The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon.  WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region.  WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.

WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Communications, Community Development and Support Officer to join a dynamic team to deliver WA-UK’s objectives. 

The appointee will develop and manage WA-UK’s Communication & Community Development strategy in coordination with the Fundraising Officer, the Programmes Officer, and in partnership with Taawon.  We’re looking for a team player who will devise communication strategies and produce content that informs and inspires multiple audiences including supporters, donors and other stakeholders.  You will set outreach targets, play an integral role in advancing campaigns – off-line and on-line – to advance the objectives of the charity and actively manage the website.  The post-holder will also provide administrative support and ensure the smooth running of the office

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Communications, outreach and community engagement

Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities and working in collaboration with its key partners:

· develop and lead on implementing WA-UK’s communication and community development strategy;

· produce content that informs and generates knowledge for the benefit of multiple audiences including supporters, donors and stakeholders; and utilise different mediums through which to disseminate that content;

· set outreach targets and grow and diversify the charity’s audience;

· devise and manage campaigns (offline and online) to advance WAUK’s objectives;

· regularly update website content (including quarterly e-news), WAUK Facebook page, X, Instagram profiles, LinkedIn;

· liaise with Taawon to coordinate messaging and appeals as and when necessary;

· maintain and update mailing lists;

· with the fundraising officer, promote the charity’s public profile (directly and indirectly) including through participation in multiple fora and with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs operating in the humanitarian space;

· promote opportunities for grassroots initiatives to engage with WA-UK.

Support and reporting

The appointee will:

· provide support to the programme officer and fundraising officer as and when needed

· provide the board with regular updates on the implementation of the communications and community engagement strategy

· contribute to the production of reports issued by and for the board including the annual report.

Administration

The appointee will be responsible for:

· basic book-keeping;

· monitoring and processing donations (digital and postal), responding to donors and updating databases;

· answering calls & inquiries including by email and post;

· general office admin tasks such as filing, maintaining office supplies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical

thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant

qualifications or experience.  You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail. 

Essential experience

· a track record as a communications officer in the development sector.

· experience conducting research and drafting content on development related matters for a diverse audience.  

· experience creating digital content – written and visual – for different purposes such as appeals and news items.

· a successful record of working in a team including with partners based overseas.  

· proven ability in developing professional networks, partnerships, and external representation.

Essential knowledge and skills

• excellent team-working skills.

• excellent drafting skills and an ability to convey key messages clearly and concisely.   

• excellent communication and reporting skills. 

• advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

• attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

• excellent numeracy skills.

Personal qualities and competencies

• strong interpersonal skills.

• be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.

• strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets

• strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.

• ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.

• ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.

· Arabic language skills

Personal attributes and other requirements

· ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.

· commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

· commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

· ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

· able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.

· a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.

· commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

· commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.

Chief Finance Officer

We are looking for a Chief Finance Officer to lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organisation’s financial functions.

Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. Every year, the organisation supports thousands of people through its network of groups, services and helplines. The vision is for equality, fair treatment and maximum quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. Help reach that goal by applying today.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference through strong financial stewardship, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Chief Finance Officer

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time, flexible working available

Salary: £85,453 to £102,956 based on experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5pm, 4 August 2025

Interviews: Interviews will be held in two stages: the first stage with the Executive Team and second stage with the Chief Executive and representatives from the Board of Trustees. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1 and 8 September 2025.

Candidates may be asked to complete psychometric assessments as part of the recruitment process.

The Role

As the Chief Finance Officer, you will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organisation’s financial functions, with overarching responsibility for financial control, reporting, planning and analysis, and finance operations. You will ensure robust financial stewardship, support data-driven decision-making, and enable long-term sustainability and growth through strong financial leadership and insight.

This role is a key member of that team, working alongside the Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief People Officer, and Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer. Together, you will shape the organisation’s strategy, culture, and delivery.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead the effective management of the charity’s finances whilst helping to grow the important work of the organisation and to be part of a collaborative leadership team, then we would love to hear from you.

About You

You will be passionate about making a meaningful difference through strong financial stewardship and have substantial senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a charitable, social care, health, or values-led organisation.

You will have/be:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with a strong understanding of charity finance and Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) requirements.
• Proven success in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and risk management in a complex, multi-stakeholder setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage audits, lead financial reporting, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting income diversification, including contract-based services, fundraising, and trading subsidiaries.
• Strong track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams, including business partnering and cross-functional collaboration.

About the Organisation

Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands.  In a rapidly changing world, the charity brings together delivery of care and support services, policy influencing, and campaigning – with people living with mental illness at the heart of what they do.  The charity supports tens of thousands of people every year to get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone. For over 50 years, the charity has campaigned for the rights of people severely affected by mental illness whilst working tirelessly to ensure that the people they support have a voice at all levels of the mental health system.

Benefits include:

• Employer funded pension
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Training opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
• Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off
• Plus many more great benefits…

“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member

We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as CFO, Head of Finance, Director of Finance, Head of Finance and Operations, Chief Finance Officer, Deputy CFO, Deputy Head of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance, Deputy Head of Finance and Operations, Deputy Chief Finance Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Closing date: 04 August 2025 at 00:00

Finance Assistant

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our Finance function in its day-to-day operations. This role is key to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payment processing, and ensuring robust financial administration. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and play a critical role in supporting internal processes and contributing to the effective financial management of The Churchill Fellowship.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Processing and Bookkeeping

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping duties and ensure timely and accurate data entry
• Process supplier invoices and Fellows' grant payments via the purchase ledger
• Prepare weekly payment runs and ensure payments are accurate, authorised and recorded
• Manage and reconcile credit card transactions and receipts
• Manage the Finance@ inbox, respond to queries, and escalate issues where appropriate
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions, including bills, payments, and expenses

Bank and Account Reconciliations

• Reconcile all bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Reconcile credit card accounts monthly and ensure supporting documentation is complete
• Reconcile investment accounts and balances each month
• Support monthly income and expenditure reporting to assist internal financial monitoring

Registers and Schedules

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in Xero and ensure assets are correctly recorded
• Update and maintain the Prepayments schedule
• Maintain Gift Aid records and prepare reconciliations for claims

System Updates

• Update financial records in Salesforce, including recording of grant payment dates
• Support the audit process by preparing accurate financial records and providing documentation
• Code and enter all transactions promptly and accurately in the accounting system
• File and maintain financial documents (both digital and paper) in accordance with retention policies

General

• Due to the nature of the role, on occasion, you may be required to work some evenings and weekends in order to fulfil the obligations of your role.
• You may also be asked to carry out other reasonable duties in line with the scope of the role and needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualification: 

• Degree level or equivalent transferable skills - Desirable
• AAT qualified or equivalent experience - Desirable

Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrable experience in bookkeeping and purchase ledger
• Experience preparing payment runs and managing account reconciliations
• Experience working with accounting software (Xero, Sage, or similar)
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce - Desirable
• Experience maintaining financial schedules and registers (e.g. assets, prepayments)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - Desirable

Personality Characteristics 

• A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working
• The ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy
• Commitment to confidentiality and data integrity
• Alignment with TCF’s values, purpose and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Passionate about achieving excellence through personal development and continual learning

About our charity

Join us to support people-led change across the UK 

We run the Churchill Fellowships, a unique programme that supports UK citizens to find new solutions worldwide for today’s most pressing challenges.

Every year we fund over 100 new Fellows to discover the latest ideas and best practice in any practical issue they care passionately about, anywhere in the world. The topics they explore cover every aspect of society and are often informed by their own lived experience. They meet leading practitioners, encounter cutting-edge projects and gather their findings in a published report. We help share their findings to inspire change in communities, sectors, and fields across the UK.

Fellows tell us that their Fellowship is life-changing, for themselves and for those who benefit from their global learning. These are dedicated and practical individuals with a strong vision of the change they want to see, the knowledge to progress it and the drive to make it happen. As a result, their impact is felt throughout the UK and many go on to be leaders in their fields.

Our unique approach has created a community of thousands of highly effective changemakers working on the frontlines of today’s key issues. At the heart of all this is a simple but enduring concept: we are empowering individuals to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

Working for The Churchill Fellowship

Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:

• Salary £35,000 per annum (pro-rata 22.5 hours per week)
• Hybrid working policy (minimum of 1-2 days per week in the office)
• 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break 
• 1 weeks paid leave for volunteering 
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)

We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office a minimum of 1 to 2 days a week with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings.

Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.

How to apply 

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter using this as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. As a people centred, relational organisation, we want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role. 

Recruitment Process

We hope to meet initially with as many candidates as possible, however where demand is unusually high, we may not be able to meet everyone.

If your skills and experience are relevant to the role, you will likely meet with a member of the HR Team to talk through any questions you may have, and for us to find out a bit more about you.

Once the advertising has closed, we will invite the shortlisted candidates to a formal in-person interview with the view to appointing the Finance Assistant as soon as possible after that.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  Our office accommodation is accessible throughout.  

Advice Service Delivery Manager

The newly created Advice & Support Team plays a key role in delivering Battersea’s increased strategic focus on early intervention in the pet ownership journey. By offering well-timed expert and empathetic support and advice before owners reach crisis point, the team aims to prevent avoidable animal welfare issues and reduce the number of pets relinquished for preventable reasons.

A key service in this area is the Behaviour Advice Line (BAL), currently delivered by our Animal Behaviour Team. This new role exists to lead the development of a clear, evidence-based service model and plan to transform the line into a cost-effective multi-channel service that delivers measurably improved impact for owners and their pets.

The role is for one year with the outcome to develop a detailed service model and associated change plan and budget, that is evidence based, co-designed and in alignment with the future Advice and Support strategy and Operations structure. Iterative changes should be identified for service improvement within the year and a business case for investment produced by the end of July 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a service that will positively impact the lives of cats, dogs, and their owners for years to come. You’ll bring your service design, strategy, and leadership skills to an environment focused on real social impact – working alongside a team of smart, compassionate, and experienced colleagues.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 28th July 2025
Interview date(s): To be confirmed

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Funding Reporting & Analytics Manager

Contract type: Fixed Term, Full Time (13 Months with possibility of extension)

Location: London, United Kingdom
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face‑to‑face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £44,168 - £46,493 per year with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

Programmes Funding & Partnerships Team contributes to WaterAid’s mission by cultivating and securing income from institutional and non-institutional partners for all WaterAid’s programmes globally so that WaterAid can effectively deliver on its mission. You’ll sit within the Restricted Funding Compliance team within the wider PFP Team, which is committed to providing a supportive and effective environment to manage restricted funding.

About the role

Are you passionate about turning data into powerful insights that drive real impact?

We’re looking for a Funding Reporting & Analytics Manager to lead the charge on ensuring high-quality restricted funding data and transforming it into actionable business intelligence. You’ll play a key role in shaping strategic decisions by partnering closely with our Programme Information Systems Team and the Data Governance Lead.

If you're detail-driven, data-savvy, and excited about making a difference through analytics—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help turn data into change

In this role, you will:

• Own the quality and governance of restricted funding data
• Set and maintain data control standards
• Turn raw data into strategic insights for smarter planning and decision-making
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Demonstrable hands-on experience of building and delivering Business Intelligence (BI) solutions using BI technology, particularly Power BI
• Experience and expertise at writing SQL queries within SQL Server or similar toolAbility to use, understand and manage complex data sources: ability to extract data and identify and resolve inconsistencies that will impact on data accuracy and financial KPIs
• Capacity to provide robust analysis; ability to present complex information/data simply to a range of audiences
• Ability to produce concise narrative performance analysis with good attention to detail

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Background / strong understanding of restricted/institutional funding for development.
• Background and practice in fundraising and funding contract management
• Salesforce, Dynamics, Microsoft Fabric experience

Closing date: Applications close 12:00pm  UK time on 28th July 2025. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 28th July.

How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre‑employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK‑based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Our benefits: 

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) 
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave 
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 % 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 
• Season ticket loan 
• Free annual eye tests 
• Give As You Earn charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity) 
• Sabbaticals 
• One paid volunteer day each year 

Our global commitment:

Our People Promise – We work with passion and focus so everyone, everywhere can access clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose, wellbeing and shared responsibility where all voices are valued. 

Equal opportunities – We are an equalopportunity, disabilityconfident employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs and ways of life. 

Safeguarding – We have a zerotolerance approach to any form of abuse or exploitation and carry out background checks on all prospective employees. 

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !

Looking to lead impactful work with a passionate, high-performing charity team? Join Cosmic to shape and deliver life-changing family support.

Based across two world-renowned London hospitals, this role puts you at the heart of vital projects supporting NHS staff, families, children and babies in intensive care. You’ll lead our pioneering post-discharge service, work closely with clinical teams, and ensure Cosmic’s work continues to deliver measurable and meaningful impact. If you're a confident project manager with a head for data, a heart for people, and a drive to improve services where it matters most - we’d love to hear from you.

About Cosmic

Cosmic is a small but mighty children’s charity dedicated to supporting the incredible work of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, and Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, Hammersmith. We provide vital funding for life-saving equipment, specialist staff training, and pioneering research. We also deliver our own emotional and practical family support services - making a real difference for children and families when they need it most.

The Role

This role will be pivotal in connecting Cosmic with the families we support and our NHS units across both hospital sites, by managing service delivery and fostering continuous engagement. The postholder will lead and coordinate our new Post-Discharge Support service, working closely with families, the NHS Family Liaison Team, and counsellors. They will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of service delivery projects - focusing on the experiences and impact on both NHS staff and families - while ensuring efficiency and value for money through careful cost assessment.

NHS Engagement & Relationship Management

▪ Build strong partnerships with PICU and NICU teams to embed Cosmic’s presence, raise awareness, and identify areas for support.

▪ Collaborate with clinical teams to develop and deliver projects that improve patient, family and staff experiences - maintaining an up-to-date pipeline of funding needs.

▪ Liaise directly with families on the units to understand their needs and explore how Cosmic can offer practical and emotional support, helping to build trusted relationships and inform future service development.

▪ Organise engagement activities and events to promote Cosmic across the units, ensuring consistent branding and visibility.

▪ Represent Cosmic at senior staff hospital meetings, forums and working groups, sharing feedback and opportunities with the wider team.

▪ Manage project timelines, budgets, KPIs and reporting to senior management and funders.

Engagement Campaigns

▪ Create, promote and mobilise staff on our units to deliver a yearly schedule of engagement campaigns. Work with staff to develop new and existing campaigns; creating and implementing the plans as appropriate.

▪ To keep abreast of any key or newsworthy/trending national developments and topics relating to PICU & NICU care and the NHS and develop campaigns as appropriate.

Post Discharge Support Project

▪ Manage development and delivery of Cosmic’s new pioneering family support service after intensive care.

▪ Develop, in partnership with the units, service delivery models that include services provided, and their impact.

▪ Develop project budgets with the COO, monitoring and evaluating them to ensure projects are delivered on budget.

▪ Oversee ongoing evaluation and development of the service to ensure it meets targets and desired outcomes.

▪ Work with our supporters and past patients and families in the development of projects and services.

▪ Work closely with the Family Liaison Nurse, who will interact directly with families benefiting from the service, to ensure their needs and experiences inform the ongoing development of the project.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

▪ Develop and implement data metrics and gathering points to measure and analyse the impact of Cosmic’s services, supporting outcomes reporting and strategic decision-making.

▪ Utilise strong IT skills for database modelling and data interpretation, ensuring timely data capture in collaboration with clinical staff to enhance service delivery and promote awareness.

▪ Monitor and report on the impact of Cosmic’s work to support funding efforts and improve overall effectiveness.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident and organised professional who can manage high-impact projects, work effectively with NHS colleagues, and deliver meaningful services for families and staff. You’ll need to be comfortable juggling multiple priorities while keeping a clear focus on outcomes and relationships.

You’ll bring:

• Strong project management skills, with experience of engaging with stakeholders and reporting on services.

• Proven ability to develop and use data metrics to measure programme impact, support service improvement, and meet external reporting needs.

• Confidence in working with clinical teams to gather data, track progress, and interpret complex information for strategic use.

• Experience developing end-to-end processes - from identifying needs and prioritising projects to delivery and evaluation.

• Excellent communication skills and an authoritative, professional manner when representing the charity.

• A collaborative approach to teamwork, including chairing meetings and motivating others.

• The ability to make sound decisions under pressure and communicate them clearly and constructively.

• An understanding of paediatric or neonatal care environments is desirable but not essential.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Cosmic, we’re a small team with a big heart. Every day, we’re privileged to support families and NHS staff when they need it most - often during the most difficult and vulnerable moments of their lives. This role offers the opportunity to be a vital part of that support, making a tangible difference where it truly matters.

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• £200 professional development budget annually

• Hybrid working opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm

To be considered for the Service Delivery Manager role, please ensure you answer the screening question in full.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality evidence-based speech and language therapy, which promotes the participation, function and safe care of children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust.

Your aim is to deliver child and family focused goal led interventions supporting those with speech, language and communication needs and to those with dysphagia needs.
To support the service for those children and young people with tracheostomies, within the limits of skills and competencies.

You will also support our Multidisciplinary Team, delivering training

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Role Requirements

• Support the provision of high quality, evidence informed speech and language therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people attending The Children’s Trust, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Devise suitable, individual, plans that fit within the child’s daily routine, whether to be carried out by therapists, parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; these should be monitored, evaluated and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
• Facilitate involvement of family and carers in the rehabilitation process, including day-to-day activities, and the handing over of practical skills and care.
• Be an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.
• Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.
• Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Children’s Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
• Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Children’s Trust, carrying out on virtual and off-site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.
• Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.
• Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.
• Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
• Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery.
• Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (maximum one per week) and weekend day (maximum one per month).
• Represent the Therapy Team and The Children’s Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Head of Therapy - Rehabilitation, as required.
• Actively participate in and support the running of relevant meetings.
• To undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

Interview Date: TBC

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

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.

Are you passionate about making a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity to join us at Diabetes UK as our Research Manager (Impact and Insights). This role sits within the Research and Clinical Directorate and will be a key part of the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge delivery team.

In this dynamic role within a friendly and passionate team you’ll be at the forefront of our exciting Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, a £50 million partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK and Breakthrough T1D UK aimed at accelerating new treatments and a cure for type 1 diabetes.

We’re looking for someone with a research background who can build excellent relationships with our funded researchers, track and demonstrate research progress and impact, and work collaboratively with our team to deliver Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge activities and events. 

Your collaborative, proactive and curious approach, ability to understand and communicate complex scientific concepts, and skills in data collection and analysis will be key in helping us deliver this ambitious programme.

Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world. 

For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.

Fundraising Roles only: Diabetes UK is committed to fundraise in a way that is legal, open, honest and respectful and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and you will be expected to adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role. 

Interview date: 19th August 2025

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a DBS check if applicable for this role.

The Senior Centre Manager will contribute to the day-to-day operations of Out of School Childcare & Play services at Camden Square Playcentre. Your responsibilities will be to create and retain a happy and committed staff team, lead them in delivering high quality play services that promote the children’s health and well-being, and assist in the development of new projects and services. As an experienced playwork manager, you will work effectively with stakeholders and develop positive relationships with parents/carers.

In return, we are offering the following package to the right candidate:

Job title: Senior Centre Manager

Salary: £38,000

Reporting to: Head of Operational Development

Direct Reports: Deputy/SENCo, Playworkers, sessional staff, volunteers, interns and placement workers

Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Essential Requirements: Appropriate early years, childcare, education or playwork qualification at Level 3 or above

The Person We Are Looking For:

The Senior Centre Manager will take full responsibility for the operations at PACE’s Camden Square Playcentre. They will ensure that all services are delivered in a safe way, in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and support the delivery of the PACE policies. Their responsibilities will be to create and retain a happy and committed staff team, lead them in delivering high quality play services that promote the children’s health and well-being, and assist in the development of new projects and services. As an experienced playwork manager, you will work effectively with stakeholders and develop positive relationships with parents/carers.

To succeed in this role, you will have an appropriate early years, childcare, education or playwork qualification at Level 3 or above.  You will also have experience managing staff and leading teams in delivering high-quality, inclusive play or childcare services.

You will be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills and be able to build positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, including service users, parents, staff and delivery partners. Additionally, you will be able to show us your knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, EYFS, Ofsted standards and relevant current legislation, as well as approaches for supporting children and young people with disabilities.

About PACE:

We are a local, grass-roots charity providing high quality, inclusive play services in Camden to children aged 2 -18 years.

Our team is what makes our work possible, and we look for passionate, experienced team members to ensure we deliver exceptional services to our community. In return, we offer our team an extensive package of benefits including:

• The London Living Wage
• 5% contribution to your pension
• flexible leave arrangements,
• ongoing professional development and training,
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme.

Because our team is our most valuable asset, we like to have our staff grow with us and promote from within.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and recruit team members in line with our policy statement on Equal Opportunities and Human Rights.

Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references.

We're looking for a collaborative, analytical and detail-oriented Business Partner to join our Finance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.

£55,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

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.

We reserve the right to close the job advertisement early, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

This role encompasses two critical functions:

• Business Partner to Central Services - Assisting head office functions in managing their budgets.
• Financial Planning & Analysis - Supporting the Senior Manager for FP&A in overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.

About you:

• Previous experience of planning and budgeting and delivery of key reports in a large organisation.
• Be capable of managing (sideways and upwards) senior individuals across multiple disciplines and have extensive, demonstrable people management experience and a clear understanding of the people implications and people agenda on the success of the business.
• Financial expertise to understand requirements, produce reports, provide financial analysis and to identify underperformance and risks.
• Confident, ability to lead, and communicate with others to influence business decisions and financial performance.
• Meticulous, accurate and attention to detail
• Experience in business modelling and financial forecasting.
• Advance skills in using Excel and to learn specific planning systems such as Bricks

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent full professional qualification.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information, identify issues, recommend solutions and express them clearly to "lay" managers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and all levels internally and externally.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Constructive contributions and relevant recommendations to senior management to improve the performance.

Desirable:

• Experience in business partnering of FP&A

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.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit their new Corporate Development Manager. The film, TV and cinema sectors are widely admired and crucial to the UK economy, but a culture of long hours, challenging conditions can make it a tough sector work in. The Charity exists to support the 200,000 who work in TV, film and cinema.

The Corporate Development Manager will grow income through corporate partnerships with a particular focus on mid-level corporate fundraising and the Industry Friends Programme. The Manager will develop and implement new tiers of corporate support and engagement opportunities and track income trends and conversion rates. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will manager the Development Officer and will manage key existing corporate accounts.

The selected candidate will have proven experience in corporate fundraising, business development, sales or partnership management and will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge and leadership in partnership development. You will have a creative approach to income generation and will have a good eye for detail, particular within pitching and presentation materials.

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.          

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.    

Salary: £52,000 - £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: Review on a rolling basis
Location: Hybrid, based in either London or Manchester office
Benefits: 5% Employer pension contribution, Private medical insurance, Healthcare cash plan, income protection

We are thrilled to be working with a youth homeless charity as they search for a passionate Senior Philanthropy Manager to join their incredible team. They are the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, campaigning to end homelessness of youth by 2037.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager role leads the Philanthropy function here, driving the team forward as they embark on the cultivation of a strong new prospect pipeline. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a team bringing in income of over £1.3m per year, with a view to double income over the next 3 years.

Working closely with the Head of Relationship Fundraising, you will lead the development of team plans, ensuring that they are diversifying their high value donor portfolio, and delivers sustainable unrestricted and restricted income.

This is a great opportunity to lead a high performing team, and spearhead an exciting Philanthropy Programme with buy-in and investment from stakeholders across the organisation.

To be successful in the role of Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience of working with high value donors as a leading professional in the area of philanthropy.
• Demonstrable experience of securing major donor gifts at £100k, with excellent writing skills to support the delivery of proposals.
• Proven experience of developing effective donor relationships and provision of excellent stewardship, with knowledge of the changing philanthropic landscape.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and ask to speak to Jake. CV's are being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

We're looking for a proactive, organised and customer-focused Talent Partner to join our Human Resources team located at our Head Office in Islington.

£29,784.50 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? 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

This role supports the organisation in providing a customer-focused, accurate and proactive administration service across Recruitment, HR and Learning and Development. You'll work closely with the team to streamline and improve processes, and ensure efficient service delivery.

This is a fixed term contract from 26th August 2025 to 1st April 2026.

The starting salary for this role is £29,784.51, increasing to £30,784.51 after successfully passing the probation period.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum two days working in the office.

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.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

About you:

• Organised, responsive, and customer focused
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and resilient under pressure
• Team Player who shares workload and learning with the team and builds a positive team culture
• Decisive and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Keen interest in HR and L&D career development

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Experience in recruitment or Learning and Development environments
• Strong administrative and IT skills and experience
• Confident in delivering training and attending recruitment events
• Excellent communication and customer service

Desirable:

• Familiarity with iTrent and Learning Pool

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.

Communications Officer 

The Bikeability Trust 

30 hours a week until 31 March 2026 

Remote, home-based role 

Up to £32,000 per annum (pro rata) 

About the role 

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Officer supports the delivery of effective communications across the cycling industry and within Trust-led projects. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to a variety of initiatives, with a particular focus on maintaining and developing The Bikeability Trust’s industry website and newsletters for stakeholders and partners. 

You’ll be responsible for producing clear and engaging content, updating toolkits and resources, and supporting communications across different departments and projects as needed. 

This role involves communicating with a range of audiences—including grant recipients, training providers, instructors, and commercial partners—adapting your tone and messaging accordingly. You’ll offer guidance to colleagues and partners, help monitor the effectiveness of communications, and work closely with the wider team to support the Trust’s overall communications needs. 

The Bikeability Trust 

The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.   

We are:  

• Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.  

• Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.    

• Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

• Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.   

• Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.  

• Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.  

You will be responsible for 

• Creating, delivering and maintaining industry website 

• Creating and co-ordinating content for the monthly industry newsletters, regular commercial partner newsletter and any other B2B e-communications 

• Creating innovative, engaging and accessible content 

• Liaising with colleagues, the industry and general public to create stories and case studies 

• Supporting the wider team with project and department communications 

• Using monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of communication activities 

You will bring the following to our team 

• An understanding of external communication channels and strategies 

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to create accessible content 

• Experience of creating, updating and maintaining website content, using Wordpress 

• Experience of creating informative and motivating newsletter content, using Campaign Monitor 

• Experience of project management   

• Ability to monitor and evaluate impact 

• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and easy-to-understand way 

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail 

• Confidence working both in a team and in a remote environment 

• Ability to be flexible, and a proactive and collaborative mindset 

General responsibilities 

• Assist with responding to enquiries from the hello@ Bikeability email

• Recognise the need to be flexible when working for a small organisation and carry out other duties that may be required 

• Provide editorial advice to maintain high-quality communications standards 

• Commitment to personal continuing professional development

• Take on any other tasks as agreed with line manager 

The package 

The Bikeability Trust offers the successful candidates a competitive salary and: 

• Bikeability cycle training

• Generous contributory pension scheme 

• 38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme
   
  We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills