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Join a charity rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and play a central role in our senior leadership team.
This is a rare opportunity to use your finance and people leadership expertise to help shape the future of a well-established, values-driven organisation.

Shared Lives South West delivers long-term and short break care and support across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, enabling people to live fulfilling lives within family homes and communities. We are proud of the quality of our work and the positive, relational culture we have built as an organisation, and we are ambitious about what comes next.

As Deputy Chief Executive, you will join our senior leadership team in a pivotal organisation-wide role leading finance, people and core business functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, you will help strengthen financial stewardship, support a thriving and sustainable people culture, and ensure the organisation remains resilient, well-governed and effective.

This is a broad and influential leadership role offering both strategic responsibility and meaningful organisational impact. You will contribute to long-term planning and decision-making, provide leadership depth and continuity, and deputise for the Chief Executive when required.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with strong organisational finance expertise and a good understanding of people leadership and workforce practice. You may come from the charity, public or wider values-led sector, and you will bring a collaborative, grounded leadership style alongside professional rigour.

For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to an already high-performing organisation while continuing to grow your own leadership portfolio in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

For full details and to apply please see Applicant Pack attached. 

Other organisations may refer to roles like this as Deputy CEO, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Finance Director, Director of Finance and Operations, or Executive Director of Corporate Services.

This pivotal role will shape how our 120 colleagues grow, develop and thrive — helping us build a motivated, skilled and kingdom-focused team. As our Learning & Engagement Manager, you'll design and deliver impactful learning programmes, create clear development pathways, champion employee voice, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.  This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team, bringing your skills and experience to deliver our mission to help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them. 

Learning and development

• Responsible for creating and implementing a programme to identify training and development needs across Stewardship, using assessment and analysis tools.
• Systematically supporting individuals to develop their personal learning plans and help identify learning opportunities to support this.
• Embed competencies and behaviours into job roles to improve recruitment and performance processes.
• Mapping all learning across the organisation to create clear learning pathways and opportunities for progression
• Identify and investigate learning methods, and create recommendations to facilitate training, learning and development for individuals and teams. 
• Work proactively with team leaders to prioritise learning & development, designing and creating training programmes which are team or group specific. 
• Design and implement innovative ways of encouraging informal learning across Stewardship and creating a framework to ensure this becomes a core part of organisational culture.
• Develop and organise ongoing training for line managers to support them to lead effectively and in line with servant leadership behaviours.
• Create high quality and accessible guidance to ensure all colleagues are accessing a full range of benefits and opportunities to learn, grow and develop while at Stewardship.
• Facilitate and deliver training to staff, with support from other PC&P members or LT.  For example, on equality & diversity, or coaching skills etc.
• Monitoring and reporting on learning expenditure, working closely with team leaders to ensure learning targets are being met.

Employee engagement

• Lead on developing our employee listening opportunities:
• Planning, implementation, analysis, presentation and follow up of our regular staff pulse surveys, working with team leaders to implement findings.
• Create a programme of listening at key moments of the employee lifecycle, e.g. returning to work after maternity leave, exit interviews, through probation etc.
• Facilitate and work with other staff to deliver topic-led consultations, gathering insights on specific areas.
• Oversee the exploration and development of an employee forum to strengthen employee voice.  Working to develop terms of reference, organise meetings, and facilitate speakers and feedback.
• Evaluate the impact of activities using a range of evidence and metrics to identify insights, trends and patterns.
• Working with the Head of PC&P to identify, implement and roll out any appropriate software to underpin employment engagement and learning. 

You will have:

• At least three years experience in a learning and development role, preferably at a management level.
• Experience of leading and implementing learning initiatives within organisations and have a passion to support colleagues to embed learning and grow in their role. 
• Good knowledge of learning theories, and experience of applying these within the organisational context.
• Experience of delivering learning initiatives to individuals and groups at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience of establishing a range of employee voice channels, and ability to evaluate findings.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to influence and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to your own personal development and learning.

Occupational Requirement (OR):  As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

• Active membership of local church congregation.
• An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

I am currently recruiting an Interim Senior People & Culture Partner role with a charity based in the East Midlands (Leicestershire area M1 corridor) on a 12-month fixed term contract at a salary in the range of £60,570 to £62,813 per year. This role can be carried out over 4 or 5 days per week with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office and the remainder working remotely.

Reporting to the HR Director, your role will be to provide leadership and management of the People and Culture team of 5 and drive forward existing and new projects. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Charity or Not-for-profit sector as an HR generalist with a background and ability to: -

• Work closely with the Senior Management Team and the Director of People and Culture to run an effective, compliant and well-supported people service
• Lead and manage the People and Culture and Facilities teams, ensuring high standards of service and strong teamwork
• Mentor the People & Culture Partner as part of a succession plan
• Support Organisational Change and the ongoing development of the People and Culture function
• Lead key people projects, including: HR systems (HRIS), Pay and benefits, Policies and procedures, Improvements to ways of working
• Advise and coach senior leaders and managers on all aspects of people management and building high-performing teams
• Overseeing the full employee journey, including: Recruitment and induction, Workforce planning, Learning and development, Apprenticeships, Engagement and wellbeing
• Support managers to run effective performance and development conversations

Experience of building and implementing a Development Framework would also be an advantage for this role.

If you are available within a months' notice and you have the skills and experience to undertake this role in the Leicestershire area, please submit your up to date CV and contact details in application.

Prospectus is pleased to be working with a well-known benevolent organisation to find a People and Culture Manager. This inspirational organisation provides independent advice, guidance, case management, and grant giving for people encountering a wide range of concerns including financial, health, housing, and wellbeing issues. 

Managing the effective day to day running of the HR function, this varied role will be hands on and operational as well as providing counsel, insights and advice to people related matters at all levels. Reporting to the COO, the People and Culture Manager will be joining the organisation at an exciting time of change and bringing externally hosted services back in house. This role requires a rounded generalist HR professional with prior experience of people processes and policy, with a focus on culture, engagement, EDI and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified, with demonstrable experience as the HR lead, including direct management of staff.  Staff wellbeing is also a key element to the role, ensuring provision for people who are frontline client focussed and as such experience of this area is required.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Catherine at Prospectus.

Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Interim Senior People & Culture Officer
Location: Farringdon (2days/week, hybrid working pattern)
Contract: Temporary, 3months (full time hours)
Salary: £230/day (through umbrella)

An established national charity is seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Officer to join their People, Culture & Governance team during a period of significant organisational change.

This is a hands-on, project-focused role supporting organisational change, policy development, and core People operations. You will work closely with the Head of People & Culture to coordinate change initiatives, review and update policies, and ensure smooth operational delivery across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and coordination of organisational change activities
• Provide project support, including tracking progress, preparing documentation, and drafting communications
• Contribute to the review and development of People policies, ensuring alignment with legislation and best practice
• Provide professional first-line People advice to managers and employees
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and wider employee lifecycle administration
• Maintain accurate HR systems, records, and reporting
• Assist with employee relations case coordination and documentation
• Contribute to improvements in systems, processes, and ways of working

About You:

• Proven HR/People experience, including involvement in organisational change projects
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practice
• Confident supporting employee relations matters
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Discreet, professional, and comfortable handling confidential information
• Proactive and able to work independently while supporting senior stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced People professional who thrives in change environments and enjoys balancing operational delivery with project work.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Sitting within our people and organisational development team and reporting into the senior learning & organisational development manager, you’ll support us with a wide range of administrative duties across the learning & development; people; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and internal communications & engagement functions.

As the first point of contact for all learning management system (LMS) user and administrative queries you’ll maintain and housekeep our LMS as well as help coordinate and administer internal and external training programmes, workshops and learning events. You’ll also provide administrative support across our core people activities, including invoicing, onboarding, offboarding, and the employee lifecycle processes.

You’ll use our HR management systems to develop and maintain regular people management reports and liaise with the people and EDI teams to ensure employee and training records are updated.

About you

You’ll have experience of working with information systems ideally within a HR function and be able to use an administrative system or database. You’ll have the ability to work as part of a small hybrid team and possess strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills allowing you to always work together when in the office or when working from home. You’ll understand the importance of working accurately and with attention to detail within a confidential framework and can plan and organise your own workload.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home with a minimum 2 days in the office which will be Tuesday and Wednesday.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Monday, 9 March 2026 9 am

Interview date week commencing 16 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early subject to volume of applicants.  Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused People Adviser to join a collaborative People & OD team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, partnership working, and making a real impact across the employee lifecycle. The role is interim for 3 months.

What you'll be doing

• Provide generalist HR support to managers and staff, offering clear, practical advice on a range of people matters.
• Manage and coach on employee relations cases, aiming for early and informal resolutions wherever possible.
• Maintain accurate people data and produce timely workforce reports and insights.
• Support organisational development initiatives, including training sessions and culture-enhancing projects.
• Contribute to change programmes, policy development, and continuous improvement work.
• Build strong relationships across your business areas to understand needs and shape people solutions.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in everything you do.

What we're looking for

• Solid generalist HR experience, including ER casework.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in analysing people data and turning insight into action.
• Someone proactive, organised and collaborative, with a passion for creating a positive employee experience.

Why join?You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking People & OD team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work directly influences organisational culture and performance.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Head of Academic Representation

Salary: £46,323
Location: Oxford, Headington - we ask staff to spend at least 60% of their time on-site
Contract: Full time. Fixed-term contract (24 months) This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. Subject to funding, there may be the potential for the role to become permanent in the future.

Are you ready to champion student voice and drive meaningful change across higher education?

Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is seeking a strategic, values-led Head of Academic Representation to lead their academic voice, representation and influence work, ensuring students are at the heart of decision-making and institutional change at Oxford Brookes University.

About Oxford Brookes SU

Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.

The Students’ Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 26,000 plus students studying at Oxford Brookes University. Located in a bustling city, the Students’ Union is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at Oxford Brookes University in achieving personal success.

Oxford Brookes Students’ Union sits at the heart of a thriving student community, with activities and initiatives inspired by students themselves. The Students’ Union is committed to promoting the interests and welfare of its members, representing their needs, and offering opportunities for personal development through a wide range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities.

At the heart of everything the Union does, is a commitment to amplifying student voice and ensuring students can meaningfully influence the decisions that affect their education.

About the Role

Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is excited to be recruiting a Head of Academic Representation, a senior leader who will drive forward education, policy and influence work.

Operating at senior manager level and as a member of the Union’s Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead the student representation system, oversee academic policy and influence activity, and support elected officers to deliver high-impact, evidence-led campaigns.

The role will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the University, developing trusted partnerships at faculty and school level, embedding student voice into academic processes, and positioning the Union as an expert in student experience and academic representation.

The ideal candidate will be both strategic and delivery-focused, confident in leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders and using insight and data to drive change.

The successful candidate will not necessarily come from the Higher Education sector but will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the trends, challenges and opportunities that shape student life and the Students’ Union sector. They will bring a sound understanding of charity governance and democratic decision-making, alongside the strategic and operational capability required to lead student representation, policy development and institutional influence within a democratic, student-led organisation.

Oxford Brookes Students’ Union offers an inclusive and engaging working environment and is passionate about developing its people. The organisation is committed to ensuring its workforce reflects the diversity of the community it serves, respecting individual identity and celebrating differences. Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of their background.

It’s a genuinely exciting time for Oxford Brookes Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 16th March, 9am
Interviews (In-person): Thursday 26th March

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.

For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting. Their contact details can be found in the candidate job pack.

Hofesh Shechter Company seeks a Head of Finance and Operations to join our leadership team at Somerset House. This pivotal role manages strategic three-year budget planning and core functions including Finance, HR, IT and Governance. 

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide essential oversight to help achieve our creative and commercial goals. In this role, you will be expected to actively drive an entrepreneurial culture by adding your voice and ideas to the exploration of new income streams and providing the financial analysis and insight needed to strengthen fundraising initiatives and core business functions.

We require an experienced professional with accountancy qualifications and strong operational skills to oversee business functions and strategic planning. A supportive leadership style is essential.Knowledge of the arts or charity sector is required; experience with Theatre Tax Relief and NPO funding is highly desirable.

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting impactful causes? SURVIVE-MIVA, a Catholic charity dedicated to providing essential vehicles for medical and pastoral missions, is seeking a Communication, Grants and Business Support Manager to join our team in Liverpool.

• Reporting to: The Director
• Organisation: SURVIVE-MIVA
• Contract: Part-Time, 30 hours per week
• Pay: £48,000 pro rata
• Location: Liverpool (Address TBC)

Main Purpose of the Role: You will play a central role in supporting our fundraising, overseeing the grant allocation process, and driving digital outreach. Responsibilities include managing grant applications and agreements, enhancing communications, developing our social media presence, and ensuring smooth business management of the charity.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised and proactive
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Has experience in grant management and digital communications
• Is passionate about supporting charitable missions

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference and support life-changing initiatives, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications:  5pm, 2nd March2026

The Trustees of John Wesley’s New Room seek an Executive Director to lead the organisation into the next exciting phase of its development. This role will suit someone who is a generalist, comfortable turning their hand to a variety of tasks and is equally happy contributing at a board meeting or engaging with visitors in the chapel. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills who can lead the staff and volunteers with confidence, cultivate a positive working culture, develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders and provide strategic leadership for the next phase of John Wesley’s New Room.

Our small staff team has undergone significant change in the past year to align with the future needs of the organisation. The Trustees expect this to continue in support of the newly refreshed strategy which will see a greater role for JWNR nationally and internationally, as well as playing an increasing role in the new Broadmead community following the anticipated redevelopment works in the local area, from retail to a more mixed residential and leisure offering. Having finalised a vision, we are looking for someone to lead the organisation through this change, laying a solid foundation on a practical and cultural level to then build upon for the future, creating more links with local communities as well as the wider Methodist church.

John Wesley’s New Room is the oldest Methodist building in the world (Grade I listed) and is a small but busy place where no two days are the same. Offering a chapel, museum and cafe by day, we also have meetings rooms and event spaces for hire, and welcome visitors both local and international on a regular basis. An important piece of Bristol’s history, the New Room is where Methodism started and the museum and collection tell the story of John Wesley. In addition, we manage a second museum Charles Wesley’s House, a short walk from the main site, which is mainly used for tour groups.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join the College and shape a new role in the People team. This is a hands-on post, providing operational and strategic partnering across the College and taking a leadership role in the People team. You will be our expert on business partnering and employee relations, champion delivery of our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) plans and foster a supportive culture across the organisation.

The Head of People will collaborate with the People team and leaders across the organisation to deliver our people enabling plan by leading on projects, overseeing our operations and developing our policies and procedures. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead people partnering and employee relations 

• Champion EDI and wellbeing

• Design and deliver organisational development and culture 

• Coach and support effective, high-performing teams 

• Use data analytics to identify trends, provide insights, recommend improvements 

• Support delivery of our people operations work 

• Deputise for Director of People when required 

  his role is ideal for a talented people professional who is ready to develop their already significant experience by leading a small team while delivering operationally, implementing our ambitious people plans and making a meaningful impact in a values-led, mission focused organisation. 

For the full list of key responsibilities, please see the recruitment pack.  

About you   

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to contribute to our mission to improve the health of women and girls worldwide. You will have experience working in a business partnering model, understanding of great HR operations and have a passion for EDI, along with skills and capabilities in the following: 

Requirements: 

• Credible, inclusive HR business partner to leaders at all levels 

• Effective, authentic people manager 

• Managing complex employee relations matters 

• Deep understanding of employment law 

• Supporting with organisational design, development and change management

• Shaping and implementing people policies

• Strong skills in data analytics, project management and policy and report writing 

• CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent expertise 

 Our culture and benefits   

You will be based at our London Bridge offices. We offer hybrid working arrangements and this role will require regular office attendance at least one day a week to ensure visibility and collaboration. We offer a supportive, values-led culture and a competitive benefits package, including: 

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January 
• 10% employer pension contribution 
• Life assurance and income protection schemes 
• Employee assistance programme –24/7 confidential advice line and counselling  
• Interest-free season ticket loan 
• Free lunch in our offices in Union Street, London 
• Daily ‘wellness hour’ to support staff to take breaks and focus on wellness 
• Tailored learning and development 
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support 
• Employee-led diversity networks
• Volunteering days 
• Lifestyle discounts 

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.  

How to apply  

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full job pack.   

• Applications close at 10.00 am on Monday 9 March 2026. 

• We will be interviewing candidates at the RCOG in Union Street, SE1 on Monday 16 March 2026.   

• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

​We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates. We recognise that strong candidates may bring different career paths and experiences. If you are excited by the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We take positive action in employing disabled people, please let us know if you wish to declare that you have a disability.

 Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.  

 About us  

RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally.   

Our values of high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust are at the centre of all we do.

This is full-time, fixed term 12 month contract, beginning in April 2026, with the opportunity to potentially extend.

The People and Operations Coordinator is central to the internal operations of The Theatres Trust and The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund. You will provide operational support that underpins both the work of both entities and enables our people to thrive in a dynamic and supported wok culture.

You will primarily work with the Head of People, Operations and Finance to coordinate day-to-day activities within our office location, support delivery of effective governance, and support key HR procedures. The People and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for providing administration of systems, records and scheduling, as well as coordinating trustee and board activity. You will be pivotal in delivering clear and consistent internal operations and communication of policy and process to the staff team.

Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 9 March 2026