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About Impetus
Our vision is for a society where all young people, regardless of their background, can thrive in school, secure crucial qualifications, and take their first steps into the world of work on the journey to sustained employment in adulthood, for a fulfilling life.
As a leading impact funder, since 2002, Impetus has been helping the best leaders build stronger organisations delivering the most promising interventions that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed against the odds. We do this by using our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact, through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change.
We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:
• Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school.
• Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths.
• The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment.
These are challenges that are faced by all young people, but they disproportionately affect young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the role
Are you passionate about giving all young people the best chance in life? Are you a brilliant influencer and communicator who relishes harnessing great policy, research and communications to realise social change? Do you want to work in a pioneering charity with impact at its core?
Then this could be the role for you. At Impetus we are looking for our next Director of Public Affairs, someone who can inspire our brilliant Public Affairs team and spearhead our communications, policy and research work. This is an exciting senior role, joining our Senior Management Team and working alongside our CEO, board, donors, supporters, portfolio partners and the wider sector to effect real change for young people.
This is an exciting time to join Impetus. We are at an inflexion point, having welcomed a new CEO this year and implementing a new strategy focusing on strengthening and expanding our impact and influence. A big part of that is through our public affairs and communications work; whether influencing policy makers so that all young people regardless of background get the best possible chance to succeed, reducing the gaps in education and employment between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their better off peers, or working with government and other funders to prove and expand impactful programmes or communicating our findings, insights and message to a wider range of audiences.
The Director of Public Affairs will work with the CEO and Senior Management Team to raise our profile and influence policy, unlock and steward resource and build new partnerships, in order to facilitate growth in impact. They will do this by getting the most out of our high performing Public Affairs team, which covers policy, research, advocacy and communications - as well as working across teams and with the Board to ensure Impetus is well positioned externally.
We’re proud of the work we’ve achieved to date, developing a strong track record of high-quality research and insightful reports, significantly raising our profile through media relations and stakeholder engagement, building strong sector partnerships and coalitions to drive meaningful change, establishing a wide range of relationships across government and the sector and building strong expertise in the team. We’re delighted that you’re considering joining us to take forward this work to the next level.
Here are some examples of the types of work that the Public Affairs team delivers:
• Our monthly policy newsletter, Impetus Insights
• Our news and commentary and blogs
• Our latest research reports on school engagement, attainment and youth employment
• Our coalitions: The Youth Employment Group and Who is Losing Learning?
For more information on what we’re looking for from our Director of Public Affairs & what a typical week can look like – please view the Director of Public Affairs recruitment pack.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising and income generation
- Work with Impetus CEO and SMT to support the delivery of the Impetus strategy and business plan and deliver the public affairs milestones to time and within budget.
- Champion and contribute to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across all areas of Impetus' work, ensuring that EDI principles related to Impetus’ mission are reflected in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, communications and public positioning.
- Vision setting and strong line management of the Public Affairs team, developing their capabilities, representing the team at SMT and to the Board and ensuring it continues to make a valuable - and valued - contribution to the achievement of Impetus’s objectives, through building and implementing high quality work plans for the team and ensuring the wider Impetus team is aligned on these.
- Increase awareness, understanding and trust in Impetus among key stakeholders, through regular, thoughtful engagement with the sector and securing high profile media coverage.
- Raise awareness of the education and employment gaps faced by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and what we can do to break down the barriers they face - through research, policy positioning and effective communications.
- Build a positive reputation for Impetus in government and parliament and among funders, as a source of expertise on how to improve the education and employment outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and as a trusted interlocutor and partner, building on and leveraging the many relationships already established.
- Ensure that all advocacy is supported by high quality research and evidence, with our policy and research agenda well aligned to supporting the delivery of Impetus’ strategy.
- Ensure a positive media profile, continuing to build on the base established to build awareness among the media of Impetus’s expertise and content.
- Position Impetus as a ‘sought-after’ collaborative partner for other organisations with shared objectives; including regularly representing Impetus at relevant sector events.
- Support the delivery of our fundraising strategy and the successful delivery of our events programme, in particular, our flagship Transforming Lives Dinner.
- Where appropriate, collaborate with our portfolio partners to support their public affairs work and to leverage relevant partnerships, drawing on their insights to inform Impetus’ work.
- Contribute to the successful performance of the Senior Management Team, and provide expert advice to them, as well as to Trustees, on all public affairs-related activities and in the implementation of the broader strategy, engaging with decisions and challenges across the organisation.
- Oversee the running of our Public Affairs Committee (PAC), leveraging their skills, expertise and influence for the good of Impetus.
Personal specification
Essential
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Experience of leading public affairs / communications / policy at a senior level
Strong track record of influencing (through policy, advocacy, communications, stakeholder relations) - Strong management skills including strategy development, people management, budgeting and impact monitoring
- Experience of leading multiple and complex workstreams to achieve measurable results
- Experience of representing an organisation externally; in meetings, media interviews and on public platforms
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
- Presence, credibility, motivational skills, natural ability to command respect based on experience, and ability to look beyond own area of expertise
- Proven experience of building and maintaining influential external relationships and strategic partnerships
- Ability to motivate a team and work collaboratively, enlisting support from others
- Knowledge of the education and/ or young people sectors
Desirable:
- Experience of fundraising, including trusts and foundations
- Knowledge of digital communications
- Experience of data management and good analytical skills
- Understanding of, and/or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap
- Knowledge of venture philanthropy / impact management
- Knowledge of private equity and associated industries
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please click here to apply.
You will need to:
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
- We will also share our equal opportunities form which must also be completed.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm, Sunday 12th October 2025.
Interviews
First round interviews will take place: w/c 20th/27th October 2025.
Second round interviews will take place: w/c 3rd November 2025.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.


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Head of Programmes and Impact for the Maritime Children's Foundation
Hours: Around 21 hours per week (flexible working available, including term-time only) Contract: Permanent Location: Mix of office (Basepoint, Northfleet), Maritime schools (Greenwich–Medway) and some home working.
Lead. Shape. Demonstrate Impact.
Now that the Maritime Children’s Foundation has been established for a year, we are ready to take our programmes and evaluation to the next level. We are seeking a Head of Programmes and Impact – a strategic, passionate leader who can ensure our initiatives deliver the very best for disadvantaged children and families.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape our programmes, embed robust monitoring and evaluation, and play a pivotal role in ensuring every Maritime child thrives.
About Us
The Maritime Children’s Foundation was established to provide the extra support that families and children experiencing disadvantage need, so that all children can get the best start in life. In just a year, we’ve launched initiatives that are already making a difference – from baby and toddler support, to community ambassador programmes, to free Saturday Skills Academies and secondary transition support.
We are proud to be part of the Reach Foundation network, meaning our work is already influencing national thinking and practice. With your leadership, we will continue to innovate and demonstrate meaningful impact both locally and nationally.
The Role
As Head of Programmes and Impact, you will:
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Oversee programme delivery – ensuring our current initiatives, from early years to secondary transition, run smoothly and achieve the best outcomes.
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Lead design and development of future programmes that respond to the needs of disadvantaged families across Maritime schools.
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Embed impact and evaluation – creating a clear Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework that captures both data and lived experience.
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Demonstrate impact – producing reports that inspire funders, inform strategy, and showcase the difference we are making.
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Collaborate with stakeholders – from schools and community groups to funders and local authorities, ensuring our work is evidence-based and community-led.
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Support fundraising – providing compelling impact evidence to strengthen bids and future funding opportunities.
You’ll report directly to the CEO and work closely with the Partnership Lead and the wider Maritime Academy Trust central team, as well as spending time in our 13 schools to see our programmes in action.
Who We’re Looking For
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An experienced programme or impact lead with a strong track record in design, delivery, and evaluation.
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Someone passionate about tackling disadvantage and improving outcomes for children and families.
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A strategic thinker who can translate vision into practical delivery plans.
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A collaborator who builds strong partnerships and brings communities into the heart of programme design.
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Someone confident in turning data and evidence into accessible, inspiring reports.
What We Offer
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Flexible, supportive, and family-friendly working arrangements.
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Opportunities to work across schools, communities, and with national partners.
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A chance to shape innovative programmes that are already gaining national attention.
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Wellbeing initiatives and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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A small, passionate team where your work will have a visible, meaningful impact.
Ready to Apply?
Join us and be part of a growing Foundation dedicated to disrupting disadvantage and creating brighter futures.
For more information, please see the full job description in the attached candidate pack. Apply today — and help us make sure every Maritime child gets the best possible start in life. We may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!
Maritime Children’s Foundation embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an Infrastructure Services Officer to provide effective and proactive administrative support for the Infrastructure Services function.
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.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 22nd September 2025
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.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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Four Greens Community Trust is all about helping people and changing lives in the North of Plymouth. We are looking for an innovative and inspirational CEO to lead the team into even more new and exciting chapters in the story of our growth. You will be part of a dedicated, versatile and hardworking group of staff and volunteers and part of a community which cares for each other.
We are looking for somebody who has exceptional community leadership and communication skills, who has confidence in leading capital projects and working in partnership with health and wellbeing organisations. You will have proven experience in strategic leadership, income generation and organisational development.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all, regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status.
For more information and an application form, please take a look at our recruitment pack.
Womankind Worldwide are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a new Director of Finance, People & Culture to join their team on a permanent basis. Womankind Worldwide is a global women's rights organisation working in partnership with women's rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls.
Reporting into one of the Co-CEOs, the Director of Finance, People & Culture will lead Womankind’s finance, HR, and Resources functions while ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions (UK and Kenya). You'll work closely with their Finance & Resources Committee and serve as Company Secretary, supporting their ambitious Strategy to 2030.You will also lead the people strategy that strengthens Womankind’s culture, enhances employee wellbeing, drives engagement, and aligns talent with their strategic goals.
The organisation:
Womankind Worldwide strengthen and support women’s movements in their focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence. Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. They’re undertaking a strategic transformation to strengthen their impact through a grantmaking and partnership review, an updated business model and a strategic alignment process. Staff wellbeing - one of their core feminist principles - will remain central as they navigate this journey. These changes reflect their deep commitment towards a feminist future and will position them to provide more strategic support where it is most needed across their focus countries during these unprecedented times in the development sector.
The key duties of the Director of Finance, People & Culture are as follows:
- Lead strategic financial and HR planning in collaboration with Co-CEOs and Finance & Resources Committee
- Drive implementation of Strategy 2030 particularly those strategies pertaining to Womankind’s goals to value our team and decolonise our practice
- Support assessment of funding landscape and sustainable financing strategies
- Ensure effective 3-year rolling budgeting and planning cycles
- Line manage Finance, People & Culture team, provide coaching, supervision, and development support, whilst building team capacity through process improvement
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
- Lead annual audit and statutory accounts production in the UK and Kenya
- Act as Company Secretary to Board of Trustees
- Ensure consistent quality and delivery of all finance processes (internal and external)
- Strategic development and review of Human Resource management, policies and processes
- Shape and model a feminist, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture that aligns with Womankind’s values
- Oversee design and implementation of a wellbeing strategy
- Lead on information technology, ensuring systems meet needs of the organisation
- Provide oversight of facilities in the UK and Kenya
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualification: A full, recognised accounting qualification
- Leadership: Proven track record delivering strategic plans as part of senior leadership team
- Experience: Significant experience leading Finance and HR functions
- International: Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
- Charity Sector: Understanding of charity governance, SORP accounting, and charity financing
- Management: Strong staff management and development experience
- Communication: Ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial
- Governance: Experience working with and being accountable to Board of Trustees
- Values: Strong commitment to feminism, anti-racism, and social justice
This role can be based in either the UK or Kenya, with flexible hybrid working policies in place. The team are also open to considering candidates with strong experience on a 0.8 FTE basis.
Applications are open until Sunday 28th September, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 6th October. CVs will be under continuous review in advance of this date and we reserve the right to close the advert early, so please submit your application today to make sure you don’t miss out!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised individual to join our Business Development & Commissioning Team as our new Business Development Marketing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to further build their skills, knowledge and experience in both marketing and business development, working as part of a high-performing team.
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 Community Rehabilitation Service. We are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.
The team plays a pivotal role in generating and overseeing referrals for our frontline services whilst managing all children and young people placement-related activity. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Senior Business Development Marketing Manager to drive referral generating activity through both business development and marketing activity. This may include direct mail and advertising campaigns, both on and offline, through to organising and attending events, both those hosted by other organisations and our own. You’ll play an important role in supporting coordination of and delivery of this activity.
You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, you’ll demonstrate:
- An understanding of business development and marketing, ideally be in a services-oriented environment but this is not essential.
- Experience in implementing and managing multi-channel marketing campaigns – both on and offline, whether to consumers (B2C), professionals (B2B), or government departments/professionals (B2G).
- Ability to work well with others – both within the BD&C team and across other departments, including the central marketing and communications team who support implementation of our plans.
- Experience in coordinating multiple projects and tasks at one time.
- Strong administrative, computer and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, with resilience, determination and passion.
Interview Date: Friday 19th September 2025
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Senior STH Practitioner who can manage the delivery of high quality and effective Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes in London for adults and young people with a range of disabilities and health conditions.
We’re looking for candidates who have proven experience of managing a team and an understanding of how STH programmes can benefit individuals and improve lives. We need someone with horticultural knowledge and experience to plan the seasonal horticultural resources required for our programs and delivery spaces.
Based at Thrive’s London centre in Battersea Park. Some days will be spent at outreach centres within London, requiring some travel. The role will involve occasional travel to the Thrive Centres in Reading and Birmingham.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Lead change. Tackle poverty. Build community.
East Durham Trust is looking for a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into the next chapter.
We are the flagship voluntary and community sector organisation for East Durham – one of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities – and we exist to fight poverty, support vulnerable people, and empower local residents to thrive.
In 2025, our work spans:
- Crisis Support Services – providing emergency food and energy support and tackling the root causes of poverty.
- Information, Advice, and Guidance Services – including community-based advice support and the East Durham Debt centre working in collaborative community and VCSE partnerships
- Community Energy Initiatives – including PowerED (Power East Durham), Horden Heat and Energising East Durham, a 5-year programme driving forward local renewable energy solutions and fuel poverty reduction.
- No More Nowt – an Arts Council England funded programme bringing cultural opportunities to local people.
- Volunteering and Social Action Programmes – engaging and supporting a network of volunteers to strengthen local communities. Including a range of community-based services and opportunities.
- Community House – providing managed workspace, community hub facilities, and hosting co-located partner organisations.
- Other targeted projects funded by national, regional, and local funders.
About the role
As CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership and vision, ensuring the Trust remains financially sustainable, digitally equipped, and impactful in addressing the challenges our communities face.
You will:
- Inspire and lead our staff and volunteers.
- Drive forward income generation and financial stability (we use Xero).
- Oversee effective service delivery, using digital referral systems and our Charity Log CRM to measure and grow impact.
- Represent East Durham Trust with funders, policymakers, partners, and the media.
- Lead innovation and ensure our work remains rooted in the needs of local people.
About you
We’re looking for a leader who combines passion with professionalism. You’ll bring:
- Senior leadership experience in the voluntary, community or social sector.
- A track record in securing funding and leading organisational growth.
- Strong financial management skills, with experience of digital systems.
- Outstanding communication and partnership-building skills.
- A deep commitment to tackling poverty and inequality.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected community anchor organisation with a national profile and a local heart. You’ll be part of shaping solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, fuel poverty, and social disadvantage – while ensuring local people have a strong voice and real opportunities.
Apply now and help us power change in East Durham.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chair of Trustees
Closing Date: 6th October 2025
Interviews Week Commencing: 13th October 2025
East Durham Trust is a flagship VCSE anchor organisation for the East Durham Coast.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary £31,500 - £33,570 per annum - subject to skills and experience
Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days (we wlcome flexible working requests)
Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with attendance in the office
two days a week, including one day being a Thursday at our central office:
· Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP
Other office days may be worked from our other sites at:
· Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ
· Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
The role
The trusts fundraising officer will report to the trusts dunfraising manager.
We are seeking an enthusiastic trusts fundraising officer to join our team to help deliver our ambitious plans for growth. This new role involves managing a warm portfolio of trusts and foundations and finding new prospective donors, submitting compelling applications and providing exceptional supporter experience.
You will be proactive and passionate about building strong relationships with charitable funders and have previous experience of securing gifts from trusts and foundations or institutional donors. Additionally, you will have experience of identifying and assessing new prospects and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organisational abilities.
The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your relationship-building, communication, and prospect research skills in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.
The team
Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2023/24, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.
We pride ourselves on being a supporter focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.
Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:
• Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, and special events to support these activities.
• Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.
• Our database and supporter care colleagues underpin and support the entire department.
Organisation
The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.
Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.
The recruitment process
To apply for this post please send your:
- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification,
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: 2 October 2025,12 noon.
Interview date: Monday 13 October 2025
Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
Benefits:
Core benefits
· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).
· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.
· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.
· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.
· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.
Support for your financial wellbeing
As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:
· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union
· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
· Our Death in Service benefit
Support for your health and wellbeing
· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
· Fortnightly guided meditation
· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
· Menopause peer support group
· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.
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Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 26th September 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research

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MDXSU is a powerful student-led charity committed to ensuring that Middlesex University students have the best possible university experience. We are proud of our history as the home of the modern students' union, with our roots tracing back to the students of Hornsey College of Art who pioneered the students’ union as we know it today. Over the past two years, we've shaken off the effects of lockdown to put the heart and art back into who we are, rediscovering our fun, creative, and dynamic spirit. We've revolutionised our ways of working and put students at the heart of everything we do. This dedication to excellence led to our nomination for Students' Union of the Year in the 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards.
We're now entering a new phase, collaborating with Middlesex University and sister unions to champion a new era of modern students’ unionism and strengthen the broader student movement. We are seeking a new CEO to lead this charge, advocating for student leadership, innovating our practices, supporting our staff, and continuing our strong partnership with the university.
About the Role
As the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and ensure effective governance for MDXSU. You will empower and support our elected student officers and build strong relationships across the Middlesex community and beyond. You will also be responsible for the union's financial performance, legal compliance, and reputation.
This is a unique opportunity to join a union with the foundations in place to go from good to great. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding and belief in student leadership and social justice, along with a proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality organisational strategies.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have significant management experience at a senior level within a students' union or similar organisation, with a strong track record of developing and delivering organisational strategies. You should also be committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment by actively breaking down barriers to engagement for different communities.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant senior-level management experience with strategic responsibility across multiple functions
- Demonstrable experience embedding student or member voice throughout an organisation's strategic planning and operations
- Experience in sound operational management, including effective financial control and oversight of HR
- A deep understanding and commitment to student leadership and social justice
- Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams to achieve high performance
- Strong political acumen with an understanding of key issues affecting students and Students' Unions
An award winning employee experience
- At least 39 days' annual leave each year, including MDX-wide seasonal closure
- Exceptional development opportunities, including access to accredited University qualifications following successful probation, with paid study leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Paid volunteer days and wellbeing days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to a range of competitive discounts - on and off campus
- Max Flex working – a fully flexible working culture with core hours to be worked across 8-8, Mon-Sun as works for you and MDXSU, with significant flexibility of where and when you work during University vacation weeks
- Discounted access to MDX Gym and swimming facilities in the local area
We are committed to equity, diversity, and liberation. If you believe in the transformative power of comprehensive higher education and are ready to lead with collaboration and empowerment, we encourage you to apply.
How to apply
Apply with your CV and a personal statement of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the About You section of the recruitment pack through our recruitment portal, by 10am on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
Dates for your diary
First round interviews (online): Wednesday 24 September 2025
Final interviews (in person): Monday 6 October 2025
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Location: Based at a St Giles office (either in Coventry, Norwich, London, Cardiff) with travel requirements to alternative offices
Ref: CSC-251
Are you a proactive, adaptable and compassionate individual with a proven record of working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted project management or operational support role? Do you have sound experience in coordinating and supporting operational activities within a national organisation?
If so, join St Giles as a Central Support Coordinator where, as part of the Central Services team, you will provide essential operational support across St Giles Trust’s offices and Service Delivery Pillars. This key role will focus on coordinating HR, finance, facilities, IT, and compliance processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, enhance service efficiency, maintain consistency and regulatory standards across the organisation.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will focus on coordinating and supporting the day-to-day operations of the offices, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow, plus coordinate compliance with internal policies and external regulations and ensuring timely response to any incidents or breaches such as data protection, health and safety, ISO 27001. You will also be expected to coordinate and support the implementation of new initiatives and projects within the Pillar Structure, and oversee and support organisational systems and processes, making them work efficiently for teams.
We will also rely on you to support projects through tracking compliance with good project governance expectations and to support Service Delivery Teams by coordinating the collation and reporting of contractual performance data for internal processes as well as for commissioners and funders. Assisting with employee onboarding, induction and leavers, including necessary paperwork, ITC equipment, and access control; supporting employee training and development, including coordinating training sessions, tracking attendance, and maintaining training records; and assisting with financial administration tasks, including invoice processing, expense management, and budget tracking are also all key aspects of the role.
What we are looking for
- Knowledge of ISO 27001 or other relevant quality standards
- Understanding of safeguarding practices, EDI and creating an inclusive work culture
- High levels of attention to detail and strong prioritisation, organisation and planning abilities
- Data entry and analysis skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently, while escalating complex issues as necessary
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
- A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
If you have any queries, or require further support, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9 a.m. on 21 September 2025Interview date: 29 September 2025
Cydgysylltydd Cymorth Canolog
£32,500 ar gyfer ardal Llundain a £29,500 ar gyfer unrhyw ardaloedd eraill + buddion rhagorol
Llawn amser (35 awr yr wythnos)
Parhaol Lleoliad: Yn seiliedig mewn swyddfa St Giles (nac oes yng Nghoventry, Norwich, Llundain, Caerdydd) gyda gofynion teithio i swyddfeydd eraill
Cyf: CNC-251
A ydych chi'n unigolyn rhagweithiol, hyblyg a thrugarog gyda hanes profedig o weithio mewn rôl rheoli prosiectau neu gefnogi gweithredol cyflym ac amlweddog? A oes gennych chi brofiad cadarn mewn cydlynu a chefnogi gweithgareddau gweithredol o fewn sefydliad cenedlaethol?
Os felly, ymunwch â St Giles fel Cydlynydd Cymorth Canolog. Fel rhan o'r tîm Gwasanaethau Canolog, byddwch yn darparu cymorth gweithredol hanfodol ar draws swyddfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles a'i Golofnau Darparu Gwasanaeth. Bydd y rôl allweddol hon yn canolbwyntio ar gydlynu prosesau Adnoddau Dynol, cyllid, cyfleusterau, TG a chydymffurfiaeth er mwyn sicrhau gweithrediadau dyddiol llyfn, gwella effeithlonrwydd gwasanaeth, a chynnal cysondeb a safonau rheoleiddiol ar draws y sefydliad.
Ynghylch Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles
Elusen uchelgeisiol, wedi’i hen sefydlu sy’n helpu pobl sy’n wynebu helbulon i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartrefi a’r gefnogaeth gywir yw Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Yn ganolog i’n hethos yw ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth ar gyffuriau ac alcohol a bod yn aelod o gang, yn allweddol i sicrhau newid positif mewn eraill.
Ynghylch y rôl allweddol hon
Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn canolbwyntio ar gydlynu a chefnogi gweithrediadau dyddiol yn y swyddfeydd, gan sicrhau llif gwaith esmwyth ac effeithlon, yn ogystal â chydlynu cydymffurfiaeth â pholisïau mewnol a rheoliadau allanol a sicrhau ymateb amserol i unrhyw ddigwyddiadau neu doriadau megis diogelu data, iechyd a diogelwch ac ISO 27001. Byddwch hefyd yn cydlynu a chefnogi gweithrediad mentrau a phrosiectau newydd o fewn y Strwythur Colofn, ac yn goruchwylio a chefnogi systemau a phrosesau sefydliadol, gan sicrhau eu bod yn gweithio'n effeithlon ar gyfer timau.
Yn ogystal, byddwch yn cefnogi prosiectau drwy olrhain cydymffurfiaeth â disgwyliadau llywodraethu prosiect da ac yn cynorthwyo Timau Cyflenwi Gwasanaeth drwy gydlynu casglu a chyflwyno data perfformiad cytundeb ar gyfer prosesau mewnol a chomisiynwyr a chyllidwyr. Mae cynorthwyo gyda phrosesau yn ymwneud â chofrestru a chynefino staff newydd a rhai sy'n gadael, gan gynnwys cwblhau'r gwaith papur angenrheidiol, offer TGCh, a rheoli mynediad; cefnogi hyfforddiant a datblygiad gweithwyr, gan gynnwys trefnu sesiynau hyfforddi, olrhain presenoldeb, a chynnal cofnodion hyfforddi; a chynorthwyo â thasgau gweinyddu ariannol, gan gynnwys prosesu anfonebau, rheoli treuliau, a monitro cyllidebau i gyd yn agweddau allweddol o'r swydd.
Yr hyn rydym yn chwilio amdano
- Gwybodaeth am ISO 27001 neu safonau ansawdd perthnasol eraill
- Dealltwriaeth o arferion amddiffyn, cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant a chreu diwylliant gwaith cynhwysol
- Lefel uchel o sylw i fanylion a galluoedd cryf o ran blaenoriaethu, trefnu a chynllunio
- Sgiliau cofnodi a dadansoddi data gan dalu sylw i fanylder a chywirdeb.
- Gallu rhagorol i ddatrys problemau a gwneud penderfyniadau, gyda'r gallu i adnabod a datrys materion yn annibynnol, gan gyfeirio materion cymhleth at lefelau uwch pan fo angen
- Sgiliau rhyngbersonol, meithrin-perthynas a chyfathrebu rhagorol, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig
- Dull proffesiynol, cydweithredol a hyblyg i'ch gwaith
Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cyngor a chwnsela, sesiynau therapyddion clinigol, yswiriant bywyd (4x cyflog blynyddol), dyddiau 'duvet', benthyciad tocyn tymor, rhaglen fanteision gweithwyr, taleb gofal llygaid a llawer mwy.
Rydym yn gyflogwr ecwiti a chynhwysol. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, ac yn arbennig yn annog ceisiadau gan bobl o'r mwyafrif byd-eang (du, brown, aml-dreftadaeth) a'r rhai sy'n uniaethu fel anabl, niwro-eang, neu niwro-amrywiol, gydag unrhyw nodweddion gwarchodedig a/neu rwystrau neu heriau cymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r effaith rymusol ac addysgiadol y gall pob profiad ymarferol ac amrywiaeth meddwl ei gynnig i'r sefydliad.
Bydd St Giles yn gwarantu cyfweliad i bob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf gofynnol a nodir yn y Disgrifiad Swydd ar gyfer y swydd wag hon.
Dyddiad cau: 9 yb. ar 21 Medi 2025Dyddiad cyfweliad: 29 Medi 2025
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Area to work as part of our Operations Team, working across Swindon, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
The successful candidate must be able to travel regularly to locations across the region and occasional national travel throughout England
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
The Services Division leads the delivery and growth of our care and support services and NHS and Local Authority partnership working, aligned with our corporate strategy. The team are responsible for ensuring services meet quality standards, contractual requirements and provide great outcomes for people we support. They ensure that in areas where we are leading or delivering partnership working that we meet any contractual requirements and develop effective governance and oversight of this area of activity, including maintaining appropriate separation between our operational service delivery and that of the Strategic Partnership & Alliances Division. The Services Division is a large and constantly growing team being commissioned to deliver care and support services through funding by Local Authorities, the NHS (local and national) and other central government initiatives.
How you will make a difference
As a Head Of Area for Rethink Mental Illness, you will work as part of the London and South East Regional Services team. You’ll engage NHS Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Local Authorities, as well as engaging with government level strategic programmes, developing partnerships that align with our corporate strategy ‘working together to build communities that care’ You will ensure that we utilise the experience, expertise, and reputation of Rethink Mental Illness to help shape care and support services, change the way in which services are delivered through new partnerships and grow our service offer to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness in places we operate, and beyond.
The release of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England in 2025, titled ‘Fit For The Future,’ presents new opportunities to influence the government’s three major initiatives: transitioning care from hospitals to community settings, incorporating digital technology, and focusing on prevention rather than treatment. These objectives align with our Corporate Strategy and are pursued through our internal Mission Delivery Boards.
You’ll work with other people and agencies, in a joined-up way, so that people living with severe mental illness receive coordinated support. The improved outcomes we expect to see through the delivery of Communities that Care are focussed on:
- Access to health and social care.
- Housing.
- Employment, education, training, and volunteering.
- Physical health.
- Social connectedness.
- Money.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Recruitment Officer Maternity Cover
Hybrid – Teddington Office / FARA Shops/ Home-Based(2 days) | 12-Month FTC |
Are you an experienced Recruitment Administrator, Coordinator or Officer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation? Join FARA Charity Shops as our Recruitment Officer and help us build inclusive, passionate, and diverse teams for our 40 FARA Charity Shops in London.
Why Join Us?
For over 30 years FARA has been transforming lives through our London charity shops and our work with vulnerable children and young people in Romania. As our Recruitment Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we attract, hire, and retain the very best people — both paid staff and volunteers — for our London retail operations. Through this role you will help support our joint efforts to fund the highly impactful projects in Romania.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for our charity shops and support functions across London
- Post job adverts and screen CVs via platforms like Indeed and social media whilst budgeting and managing costs associated with recruitment
- Arrange and at times attend interviews with hiring managers
- Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and support them throughout the hiring process
- Support with the development of recruitment and volunteering policies
- Develop and maintain recruitment processes to help ensure compliance and observe best practice at all times
- Develop, organise and deliver recruitment training for hiring managers
- Contribute to targeted recruitment campaigns in collaboration with our marketing team
- Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics
- Help grow our volunteer programme and develop pathways for volunteer engagement
- Produce insightful recruitment reports for the Senior Leadership Team
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience as a recruitment professional (3+ years) and qualifications in the subject matter, preferably CIPD certified
- Experience working in charity retail, non-profit organisations and recruiting volunteers
- Strong knowledge of recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Experience producing reports for senior leadership
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great time management
- Passion for diversity, inclusion and collaborative working
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and travelling to shop locations
What We Offer
- Salary: £32 – 34k
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working model (Teddington office, shop visits + remote working)
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Full access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Team social events
Ready to make a difference?
Click Apply Now and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for FARA
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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
As the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer focuses on strengthening and supporting the various projects, including the collection of programme wide statistics to detail the reach and results of Muslim Aid UK (MAUK) programmes. The MEAL Officer will provide guidance, coordination, and technical support to Country Offices and Partner’s MEAL systems through MAUK Programmes, ensuring that the programme has the flexibility to respond appropriately to the context while ensuring quality, effectiveness and responsiveness in line with humanitarian standards, as well as compliance with the Institutional donors.
The position supports a robust monitoring system that facilitates both accountability and learning and includes data collection, analysis, learning reflection and timely action-taking in support of quality service delivery.
You will play a critical role in this unit with an exciting mandate to support and improve the dynamic programmatic portfolio Muslim Aid Implements Globally. You will work closely with partners and country offices and contribute to improving systems within IPD.
About the Role:
- Collaborate with the MEAL Manager, country offices and partners staff to craft MEAL systems that align with the project, and MAUK Global objectives, are relevant to the context, responsive to assessed needs, are measurable and are in compliance with grant requirements.
- Ensure that all relevant collaborators have timely access to appropriate information and evidence.
- Support in the review and prepare timely and accurate MEAL reports, including progress reports and impact assessments.
- Provide assistance in monitoring programme progress including the design of appropriate MEAL Plans, indicators, targets, baseline data, timelines, data collection tools that can track progress of projects’ progress.
- Support the preparation of terms of reference of external and internal evaluations, case and impact studies in coordination with the focal points.
- Support the MEAL Manager on building capacity among staff and partners in MEAL concepts and practices.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, or programme management preferred.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using of quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
- Experience developing logical/results frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective in diverse and challenging environments.
- Strong measurement, analytical, systematic thinking, planning and organisational skills.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a MEAL Officer at Muslim Aid, you will play a key role in strengthening our global humanitarian and development programmes by supporting the International Programmes Department. The role focuses on enhancing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems to ensure effectiveness, quality, and compliance with humanitarian standards and donor requirements. By analysing data, demonstrating impact and guiding Country Offices and partners, you will help drive accountability and learning across our global work. If you are passionate about evidence-driven change and improving programme quality. Bring your analytical, organisational, and communication strengths to our innovative team. Apply now and help us transform lives worldwide!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.