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As part of the work to support the integration of a leading University in London, the postholder will work closely with the HR Policy & Projects Manager in the review, development, and implementation of a new HR policy framework. This will include identifying gaps in existing policy provisions and contributing to and leading on the development and delivery of effective solutions. The postholder will also take a role in feedback processes with key stakeholders, including formal consultation with the recognised Trade Unions, and developing and implementing effective communication strategies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Keep abreast of pending legislative and regulatory changes, case law, and developments, and other good practice HR initiatives, to inform the development of new or revised HR Policies, Procedures, and other resources, and HR practices.
* Undertake background research and prepare reports, briefing papers, etc. for the development of people management strategies, policies, procedures, contracts, terms and conditions of service, ensuring that the University's HR policy resources remain fit for purpose.
* Draft new and/or updated documents (policies, procedures, guidance, and related resources) to reflect legislative and regulatory changes and HR best practice.
* In liaison with the HR Policy & Projects Manager and Head of Employee Relations & Policy Development, engage and consult with trade unions, Staff Networks, and other stakeholders in the development of people management strategies, policies, procedures, and good practice.
* Engage positively with HR colleagues and departmental staff from across the institution, to determine processes for the effective implementation of new or amended strategies and policies. This may include consideration of system and process implications and appropriate communication strategies.
* Provide high-quality, technical advice, guidance, and professional support to HR Directorate colleagues and others on employment policy and practice.
* Become a source of expert knowledge in relevant areas, such as clinical academics/ contractual arrangements.
* In liaison with the HR Policy & Projects Manager, the Marketing & External Relations Team, and other stakeholders (as appropriate), prepare communication plans, and develop manager and staff communications relating to policy, procedure, and related updates.
* Design and implement/deliver a variety of support mechanisms (e.g., training resources and guides, website resources) to maximise support available to the HR Team, staff, and managers on the application of employment law and HR best practice.
* In collaboration with colleagues in the Employee Relations & Policy Team, analyse trends from employee relations casework and employment case law to identify areas of potential risk, and make recommendations for policy changes, updates, or training requirements.
* Advise on and positively encourage the application of best practice in employment matters with regard to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* (Where appropriate) Undertake Equality Impact Assessments on new/revised HR Policies, Procedures, and related resources to identify and understand the likely equality impact(s) of the activity, policy, or process, etc., and associated actions.
* Support the development, communication, and implementation of HR projects and activities in support of the University's strategy.
* Contribute to the professional development of the Employee Relations & Policy Team, and wider Directorate, through your functional expertise.
* Co-ordinate responses to surveys, e.g. sector benchmarking.
* Participate in HR, University, and HEI working groups as required
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you need a strong foundation in HR policy development, employment law, and best practices. Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail will enable you to identify gaps in policies and propose effective solutions. Stakeholder engagement is crucial, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with trade unions, staff networks, and HR colleagues. You should be adept at translating complex legislation into clear, actionable policies while ensuring compliance with regulatory changes. A proactive mindset, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion will be essential for driving impactful HR initiatives. Additionally, the ability to manage multiple projects, conduct research, and provide expert advice will make you a valuable contributor to the broader HR strategy. Adaptability and strategic thinking are key to ensuring policies remain fit for purpose in an evolving institutional landscape.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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We are the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions.
We’re led by our vision of a society in which no woman is held back by a conviction, and where she has the support, encouragement and opportunities she needs to reset her life and thrive.
We work to create better informed and more empathetic attitudes about women with convictions and to raise awareness about the issues that often underlie women’s offending. In short, we believe no woman should be held back by her past.
We’re looking for a new HR Lead to build on our existing policies and processes and take our inclusive and high performing culture to the next stage. As HR Lead you will be integrated across the organisation, working at both strategic and operational levels to develop our people practices. You will have experience across the HR spectrum but will be especially skilled at coaching managers, undertaking employee relations case work, recruitment, developing organisational culture, and implementing equity, diversity and inclusion within HR practices. Your ability to building trusting relationships with a wide range of people set you apart, as will your passion for the work we do.
You will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what we do. In addition to a competitive salary we offer flexibility, generous holiday, time off for your birthday and wellbeing days.
Flexibility
Our London-based staff operate on a hybrid model, working in our office within London South Bank University (one minute from Elephant and Castle tube station) on Mondays and Tuesdays (for full time staff – part-time staff are only required to work one of those days in the office) and at home for the rest of the week. We also have staff outside London who are fully home-based. We would like the HR Lead to work in the London office on either Monday or Tuesday (or both if preferred) but are flexible as to when in the week the remainder of the hours are worked, provided that there is a consistent working pattern each week. We have specified the number of days for this role as 3-4, meaning a minimum of three and a maximum of four, depending on what the appointed candidate is able to offer on a consistent basis each week.
Safer Recruitment
Working Chance is committed to providing a safe environment for all those who work at and with Working Chance. The safe recruitment of all those who undertake work here is the first step to ensuring that we are fulfilling this commitment.
All positions at Working Chance are offered subject to the following conditions:
· Receipt of satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or voluntary work.
· A Basic Disclosure Check.
· Proof of your identity and that you are legally entitled to work in the UK.
Working Chance actively encourages and supports the employment of people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We want to be representative of the people we are here for, so we welcome applicants with lived experience. For more information please take a look at our Recruitment of People with Lived Experience Policy, available on the CharityJob page for this role.
While we recognise the growing role of AI tools, we believe that your genuine insights and experiences are key to understanding who you are and the value you can bring to our organisation. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants to provide personal answers that reflect their own thoughts and reflections. Your individuality matters most to us, and AI-generated answers may limit your opportunity to stand out.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Up to £63,300 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Duration: Permanent
Right to work: Applications are accepted only from those with the right to work in the UK.
Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)
Are you an experienced humanitarian leader who has a passion for strengthening emergency preparedness and response through capacity building initiatives?
UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to natural disasters, outbreaks or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As the principal partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with FCDO and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.
Following a period of considerable growth in size and complexity of UK-Med’s capacity building portfolio we are seeking an experienced humanitarian leader to join our team in this pivotal role. Our portfolio continues to grow at pace with current priorities and projects covering training and preparation of emergency response staff, developing and consolidating our simulation exercise capability, piloting remote capacity building and TeleHealth, partnering with peer Emergency Medical Teams for capacity building and supporting university programmes.
The Deputy Director of Capacity Building will work with key internal and external stakeholders on successfully delivering UK-Med’s capacity building portfolio, develop and implement effective systems and procedures for training delivery and monitoring, and lead a team of talented training and capacity building professionals from various backgrounds. The role will involve travel for training delivery in the UK and internationally as well as occasionally deploying to humanitarian responses and existing country programmes.
The successful candidate will be an experienced humanitarian leader with a wealth of experience in emergency response, ideally in health programming. You will be passionate and experienced in contributing your own humanitarian expertise and experience to capacity building development and delivery from programme design to activity levels. You will have a strong track record of building and implementing systems and procedures for delivery and monitoring of complex programme portfolios, preferably within humanitarian capacity building.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Deputy Director of Capacity Building - June 2025before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
- “Please describe your experience in leading complex capacity building programmes in humanitarian contexts. (Max 500 words)”
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday 1st July 2025
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. UK-Med is unfortunately unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a new Fundraising Coordinator who believes in our vision that there should be “No Street Called Home” for children living on the streets in Uganda and who wants to help us to grow this impact and further change children’s lives.
Reporting to: Development Manager
Location: Remote
Working Hours: Part-time, 2.5 days per week (working days are flexible)
Salary: £27,000 pro rata (based on a full-time equivalent 37.5 hour week)
Contract Length: One year, fixed term (with the potential to extend based on available funding)
Restrictions: Must have the right to work in the UK
This is a 2.5 day a week role which would be perfect for someone looking for a flexible job that makes a big social justice impact. This would suit someone with family responsibilities or who is studying a part time masters course for example, who needs a job role that fits in around their other commitments. You could work it full time over 2.5 days or part time over 4 or 5 days a week.
You will be joining a wonderful team in the UK and Uganda. We currently have two paid staff (based in London and Bournemouth) and a variety of volunteers in the UK, plus a team of 26 staff in Uganda. Your views will be valued and you will get the chance to work together within our team to problem solve and suggest ideas to improve our programmes at every step of the way.
Job Purpose
- To support the Development Manager in securing appropriate funding for the organisation
- To support the Development Manager in managing fundraising partnerships
- To support the administrative functioning of the organisation
- To work collaboratively with, and offer support to, the rest of the UK team, to best meet S.A.L.V.E.’s aims and objectives.
- To work with the S.A.L.V.E. team as required, developing and improving our existing programmes of work to best benefit our service users.
- To raise awareness of the work of S.A.L.V.E. International and be an ambassador for us in the community.
Key Activities
The following activities are intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post and are not an exhaustive list of duties and tasks. To carry out these activities you will be working together with and given support by the Development Manager. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are not listed below, at the direction of their manager. The job description may be amended from time to time after consultation with the post holder.
- Researching and writing funding applications to Trusts, Foundations and Corporate CSR programmes, in order to secure funding for new programmes or projects
- Writing funding reports, to fulfil obligations to funders
- Building strong relationships with funders and partners, to secure long-term, sustainable funding and identify new funding opportunities
- Leading on the design and delivery of the organisations Community Fundraising strategy
- Supporting the CEO and Development Manager with admin tasks, to ensure the effective functioning of the organisation.
- Working with the S.A.L.V.E. team to deliver on our strategic plan. Contribute to its review and improvements over time to maximise the organisation’s impact with our service users through regular evaluation and learning reviews where required.
Requirements
In order to be considered for this post, you will demonstrate that you already have:
SKILLS:
Essential
- Excellent storytelling skills with the ability to inspire and communicate the impact of our work to funders and supporters.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Well organised time management, forward planning and implementation skills.
- Ability to work well with other team members across the world in person and remotely.
- Able to work on own initiative, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to learn quickly
EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or above or at least three years’ work experience
- Demonstrable fundraising work experience: minimum two years, ideally with experience of trust fundraising.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the ability to engage donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders effectively.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify funding opportunities and assess their suitability
- Excellent IT Skills including a wide range of software packages such as Excel, Word etc
- Experience of using design software packages such as Canva (preferrable)
- Experience using a CRM for donor management (Beacon preferred)
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Uganda and its culture, particularly if you have spent time there.
- Knowledge of international development, homelessness, social entrepreneurship, social work and/or addiction.
This post has the following special circumstances:
- Willingness to travel across the UK when necessary.
- Willingness to work some unsociable hours.
(Please note: if you have difficulty meeting these conditions because of a disability or family circumstances the appointing manager will discuss it with you in order to see whether it is possible for reasonable adjustments to be made to the job or working conditions)
Expected Interviews Dates: Week commencing 7th July 2025
Anticipated Start Date: August 2025
Please submit your CV and a one page covering letter to apply. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the job specification above, and why this part-time role is suitable for you. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
S.A.L.V.E. International is an International Development charity registered in the UK and Uganda. Our ethos is “Support And Love Via Education”.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The HR Operations Lead plays a crucial role in supporting the employee lifecycle and employee experience here at Battersea, developing and aligning HR practices with Battersea’s strategic objectives. The role ensures the efficient and customer focused functioning of the department’s daily operations, with oversight of the resourcing team and leading on policy review and development, the continuous improvement of people processes, HR compliance, and budgeting and contract management. It will also lead the development, coordination and delivery of key projects which enable the delivery of our People Strategy.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 22nd June 2025
Interview date(s): W/c 30th June 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.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a Strategic Communication Lead, Wales to drive forward our ambitious communications transformation. This newly created role sits at the heart of our restructured communications function, designed to deliver our strategy "It Starts with Community" and shift our focus to demonstrating the powerful impact communities have across the UK. It is essential that you are a Welsh-speaker.
As we build a new, integrated approach to communications across the UK, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape how we tell our story. Playing a strategic leadership role, you will be the vital bridge between our grant makers and communicators, working in a matrix manner with the senior leadership team in your country and our wider communications team to solve problems and generate successful communications and engagement campaigns.
You will provide strategic leadership on communications and external affairs, working across two areas of responsibility: a specific country within the UK and one of our four missions. Your ability to create powerful alignment between these areas will be essential to success.
Your deep understanding of the devolved context and stakeholder landscape will help build the Fund's influence with regional decision-makers and opinion formers while advancing UK-wide objectives. You will also be an ambassador for the Fund's work, maintaining a strong network in your country.
We are looking for an experienced communications strategist with extensive knowledge of the local political, media and stakeholder landscape. You should bring a sophisticated understanding of how communications can drive organizational objectives and a proven track record of leading integrated campaigns. Your background might include senior communications roles in government, the VCSE sector, or complex organizations operating across devolved administrations, where you've demonstrated ability to navigate diverse stakeholder environments and translate strategic goals into impactful communications activity.
Key responsibilities
- Lead strategic communications for one Funding portfolio and one mission area, ensuring integration with business planning
- Build and lead matrix teams to deliver integrated communications campaigns
- Develop and implement communications plans that drive engagement with key stakeholders
- Provide senior counsel on reputation management and crisis response
- Act as senior regional point of contact for communications and external affairs
- Ensure consistent messaging across all customer journey touchpoints
- Represent the Fund with key external stakeholders and opinion formers
Location: You will be expected to be based in the country you will be supporting. We have a hybrid approach to working with work pattern and exact location agreed with the successful candidate. Our offices are in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
Interview date: Friday 11th July
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience in developing and delivering strategic communications and engagement in support of organisational priorities, including planning and executing media, marketing and external affairs
- Strong influencing skills with both internal colleagues and external partners
- Significant experience in building and leading high-performing teams in a matrix-management setting
- Demonstrable understanding of public affairs in devolved governments
- Experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders including at times of reputational risk
- Experience in leading crisis communications
- Excellent project management skills in a complex organisation with competing deadlines
- Demonstrable experience in using data and insight to inform and deliver communications campaigns.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working across multiple regions or countries
- Track record of developing innovative communications approaches
- Experience in one or more of our mission areas
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
About us
Manx National Heritage (MNH) is the trading name of the Manx Museum and National Trust, a charity registered in the Isle of Man and custodian of some of Europe’s most important heritage sites, including the Great Laxey Wheel the world’s largest working water wheel and Castle Rushen, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. We care for more than 2500 acres of landscape and >1 million items in our Museum collections and archives.
MNH exists to take a lead in protecting, conserving, making accessible and celebrating the Island’s natural, built and cultural heritage for current and future generations whilst contributing to the Island’s prosperity and quality of life.
The Isle of Man has so much to offer its residents; with exceptional employment opportunities, a vibrant cultural scene and stunning landscapes.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and talented Head of Marketing and Communications to lead a division contributing directly to increasing visitor numbers, expanding stakeholder engagement and driving income generation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing an impactful marketing and communications strategy.
- Progressing the Fundraising Road Map.
- Developing our brand and ensuring effective communication with key target audiences.
- Creating inspiring messages and content that encourage action and support from targeted audiences, broadening corporate, individual, and public engagement.
About you
We are seeking an inclusive, strategic, and proactive leader who can inspire and motivate others to achieve results while achieving personal targets. This is an exciting and rewarding position, offering the successful candidate a unique opportunity to leave a personal legacy for the heritage of our nation.
We are looking for an ambitious senior marketing and communications professional with strategic vision and creative flair to deliver our media and engagement strategy. Building and maintaining strategic relationships and identifying opportunities to increase visitor numbers and improve external impact will be key to securing long-term financial sustainability. Raising the profile, fundraising, engagement, effective PR, and brand strategy are at the heart of this role.
We'd really like you to:
- Have experience leading a marketing, communications, and fundraising team to deliver against ambitious targets and objectives.
- Possess excellent communication skills and have successful experience with a range of online and offline marketing and communication channels.
- Demonstrate an innovative approach and a track record of driving growth and transformation, with a deep understanding of supporter engagement.
- Have relevant leadership experience in successful change management.
- Ideally, have knowledge of and experience in fundraising, gained from within or outside the sector, and be skilful when acting as a public face of the organisation.
- Have a genuine interest in built, natural, and cultural heritage.
Working for Manx National Heritage, you can enjoy:
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ A relocation package of up to £6,500 to relocate you, your family and your things over to the Island
✔ Generous annual leave, 10 Bank Holidays and a set extra day off between Christmas/New Year
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the Manx National Heritage offers two exclusive pension arrangements with the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Manx National Heritage employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to a Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
Manx National Heritage protects and shares the Island’s heritage to enrich lives and support future generations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to recruit a Money Advice Casework Support Assistant to maximise efficiency and good use of money adviser resources by engaging with and supporting clients with advice preparation and implementation at key points during their money advice journey.
The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, the ability to prioritise work and be proactive and enjoy working as part of a team. They will have a high standard of written English and be proficient in the use of a range of IT packages. A positive attitude to hard work, problem solving skills and a willingness to learn is essential.
The post offers hybrid home/office working with the need for some travel across the borough.
We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a pivotal moment for KRAN as we launch a new salesforce database, and start to implement our new Strategic Plan 2025-2028 and Breakthrough Objectives to reach our ambition that all young refugees and asylum seekers who are in care in Kent can thrive. The Impact and Insights Officer will coordinate the collection, monitoring, and analysis of data across our services, helping staff use data to improve outcomes and helping the organization tell compelling stories of impact to funders, partners, and the public. We are looking for someone who champions data and its importance for continuous improvement and to demonstrate and evidence the impact of our work.
Working with young refugee and asylum seekers (RAS) who are striving to live fulfilled, independent lives in our communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Specialist Housing IDVA
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Hammersmith Head Office
Hours: 35 hours per week
Thursdays early shift (8am) and evening between 6-9pm on rota basis (approximately every 4-5 weeks)
Contract: Fixed Term Until March 31st 2026
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Specialist Housing Advocate will work within a dynamic, fast paced team to provide intervention, advocacy and support that empowers women and ensures that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journey towards improved safety. This is a new and exciting service, and we are looking for someone passionate about ensuring that all survivors of domestic abuse are able to access safe and appropriate accommodation which meets their needs.
To be successful as Specialist Housing Advocate you will need the below experience and skills:
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on survivors and their children, and of best practice within the domestic abuse and housing sectors. You will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. The post holder will hold a caseload of survivors and will also be required to support Advance’s duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: 29 JUNE 2025
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At The National Lottery Community Fund, we are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fund as we expand the UK Portfolio to meet our ambitions in delivering the strategy. We're looking for two people to join the UK Portfolio Team as Heads of Funding, leading a team of just under 40.
The UK Portfolio supports the ambitions and potential of communities across the UK.We focus on scaling projects with a UK-wide benefit, through significant investments, which enable systems-level change for communities. Our funding is intended to complement the work of other country portfolios: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As one of four Heads of Funding in UK Portfolio you will oversee all aspects of our work and ensure the team is resourced and able to deliver operationally. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring our programmes are designed and delivered to the scope, standard and deadlines required and will lead on specific strategic areas and relationships inside and outside the Fund. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring an understanding of the external policy, practice and funding context from across the UK is reflected in our delivery. You will provide leadership for the team, supporting the work of the Portfolio Managers.
We are currently evolving our UK Portfolio funding offers and programmes in response to the strategy, developing a partnerships offer, and how we are more than a funder through our support to communities across the UK.
All Heads of will lead on a combination of strategic and operational priorities and the roles will involve a variety of responsibilities including:
- Overseeing up to £50m of grant commitments each year ensuring compliance with our operational and governance policies and requirements
- Lead one of the community-led missions in relation to the UK Portfolio’s funding offer
- Lead the strategic development and direction of a combination of our funding programmes and partnership approach
- Responsible for stakeholder management, both internally and externally
- Ensure learning and impact of our work is shared appropriately and informs our practice
- Lead engagement with our decision making Panels, Committees and Board
- Team leadership including culture, resource planning and team development
- Fund wide leadership either relating to one of the missions or as part of cross Fund priorities
You will need to work closely with the other Heads of Funding and each day will be a blend of operational and strategic work, stakeholder engagement, team leadership with lots of opportunities to collaborate with others across the Fund.
We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people with experience of the funding environment and brokering partnerships. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills will be essential in building relationships at all levels, from senior management to external stakeholders and funding colleagues across the Fund. You’ll have a keen understanding of the nuances of working within a public body, and a deep commitment to ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in an important organisation and have a genuine passion for supporting communities, this is the role for you.
You’ll be joining a dynamic and welcoming geographically dispersed team, working with hugely important and fascinating projects that are responding to and addressing a wide range of topics across the Fund’s four community-led missions.
Due to our dispersed nature as a team, it is expected that there will be occasional travel in order to connect with colleagues, stakeholders and projects. This is likely to be one to two occasions per month.
Interview Dates: 22 and 24 July
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
Please note that only one of these roles could be based in London.
Any questions about the recruitment process or if you’re interested in learning more about the role, we’ll be hosting an online briefing webinar on Monday 16 June at 10am. To reserve a spot, please contact recruitment (the email address can be found on the advert on our website)
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Experience and understanding of grant making and the funding environment, including partnership working
- Proven ability to translate strategy to operational development, including problem solving, organisational and decision-making skills and ability to manage a complex workload
- Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund, including working with Boards and Committees
- Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to analyse and review complex ideas and information and tailor clear messaging to a range of audiences
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and experience of applying this throughout all aspects of work
Desirable criteria
- A passion for, experience in and an understanding of one or more of our community led missions and our commitment to equity
- Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
Location: Hybrid (can be based from either our Head office, The Grange, Saunderton, Buckinghamshire or from our Northern Centre in Bielby, York)
About us
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
About the role
Are you a creative, practical thinker who thrives on making services better for the people who use them? At Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, we’re looking for a Service Designer to help us shape, improve, and optimise services that make a difference.
This is your chance to join a mission-led team focused on delivering user-centred, inclusive, and insight-driven service experiences for people with hearing loss.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design and improve services using a person-centred approach and real-world user insights
- Work with the Insight & Impact team to understand user needs, and map full user journeys
- Create visual documentation (e.g., personas, journey maps, blueprints) to clearly explain how services work and where improvements can be made
- Support and facilitate prototyping, testing, and piloting of new and existing services
- Use feedback and data to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate across teams to ensure services are accessible, inclusive, and aligned to real needs
- Help deliver smooth rollouts by supporting staff and volunteers through training and change
About you
You are a curious, collaborative, and solutions-focused designer with a passion for inclusive, user-centred services. You thrive in fast-paced environments where you can bring people together to solve problems and improve the user experience.
Skills and experience:
- Strong foundations in user-centred service design, with a practical understanding of co-design and accessibility
- Skilled at using insight and iteration to inform continuous service improvement and enhance user experience
- Confident in facilitation and co-creation, bringing together staff, volunteers, and people with lived experience to shape solutions
- Experienced in stakeholder engagement and collaboration, working across teams to align services with organisational goals
- Effective problem-solver and visual communicator, able to translate complex service challenges into clear, user-focused designs
- Proven service design experience, including user research, journey mapping, experience design, and applying user-centred design principles
How to apply
As part of the recruitment process, we are requesting:
- A comprehensive CV
- A supporting statement that addresses Knowledge, Skills, Strengths and Behaviours and tells us why you are particularly interested in the role. (Maximum of 2 sides of A4)
Closing date: 27 June 2025
Head of Funding and Green Finance - Western Forest
This is a rare, unique and exciting opportunity to take a lead role in developing the programme and setting the strategic path for the Western Forest – the first new national forest in over 30 years.
The Western Forest is a brand-new programme launched, with national and Ministerial profile, in March 2025. The Forest will support over 2.5 million people, cultivating a greener, more connected future by creating a landscape with trees and woodlands at its heart. The Western Forest will deliver landscape scale change and real green investment, connecting people and nature across three regions – Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the West of England (including North Somerset).
The Western Forest’s Head of Funding and Green Finance will drive, direct and manage the delivery of a diverse range of funding sources to deliver the new national forest. They will ensure the development of sustainable income streams and models of delivery by 2030. This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Western Forest’s fundraising strategy to generate £13mn or more in additional income over the next five years to ensure effective long-term delivery of our strategic plan.
Reporting directly to the Western Forest Director, the Head of Funding and Green Finance plays a key role, helping to set the direction for the Western Forest.
Salary: £50,000-50,146, with annual pay review
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bristol with the option of hybrid working. Travel and meetings across the Western Forest area and working at partner offices will also be required.
Benefits include: Staff pension, Employee Assistance package, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, volunteering days and staff training and social events.
Closing at 5pm on Monday 30th June 2025
Interview: Week commencing 14th July
We are England's Community Forest for the West of England, now hosting the Western Forest, England's first new national forest!
Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be supporting King’s College London, one of the UK’s most prestigious universities, as they undergo an exciting transformation of their finance function. With a turnover nearing £1.5 billion and a global reputation for excellence in research and education, King’s is a world-class institution committed to sustainability, innovation, and impact.
As they expand their Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance team, King’s is seeking a talented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping the university’s medium-term financial strategy. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to work at the heart of financial decision-making, supporting the implementation of planning tools and frameworks, driving value, and ensuring financial sustainability across the institution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning and budgeting processes aligned with King’s strategic priorities.
- Develop and manage robust planning frameworks, templates, and tools.
- Provide in-depth financial analysis to inform strategy and highlight risks/opportunities.
- Collaborate with finance business partners and stakeholders to deliver a cohesive planning process.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial policies and regulations.
About You:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
- Strong experience in financial planning and analysis within a large or complex organisation.
- Experience with financial modelling
- Excellent data analysis and Excel skills; knowledge of financial systems is a plus.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and support non-financial stakeholders.
- Automation experience and understanding of PowerBI
- Experience with management accounts
- Experience in the higher education sector is advantageous but not essential.
Why Join King’s College London:
This is a rare opportunity to join King’s during a time of positive change and strategic investment in finance. In addition to being part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation, King’s offers a fantastic benefits package including:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to training and development opportunities
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- A vibrant campus environment in central London with world-class facilities
For a confidential conversation please contact Megan Hunter at Ivy Rock Partners.
Join Portraits of Recovery (PORe) as Deputy Director and Drive Change Through Art
Portraits of Recovery (PORe) is a pioneering visual arts charity based in Manchester and is the UK’s only visual arts charity inspiring and supporting people affected by and in recovery from substance use. Dedicated to fostering inclusion and systemic change for individuals and communities in recovery from substance use.
Through the transformative power of contemporary visual art, we collaborate with leading artists and Recoverists to challenge stigma, open new conversations about addiction and recovery, and empower marginalised communities. As the UK’s only contemporary visual arts organisation working within this field, we are committed to ensuring that recovery is recognised as a health, social, and cultural issue, driving change through creativity and engagement.
As Deputy Director, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping PORe’s future, ensuring our long-term sustainability, and driving impactful organisational development. You will work closely with the Director & CEO to enhance our operations, administration, and financial management while leading a small team to support the delivery of our Business Plan. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic business processes, contribute to PORe’s artistic programming, and play an integral role in our fundraising efforts. If you’re passionate about cultural activism and believe in the power of art to change lives, we invite you to be part of this transformative movement.
You’ll be looking after a small team, and the administrative, and financial aspects of the organisation. You’ll also be inputting into funding bids, helping with data collection, and coming up with creative commercial opportunities to help us grow. As a new company, this role would be perfect for someone ambitious, looking to help shape and grow our organisation even further.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Director & CEO in strategic, financial, and organisational development.
- Play a senior leadership role, overseeing operations, administration, financial processes, and governance.
- Manage and support a small team to effectively deliver PORe’s Business Plan.
- Ensure efficient business activities, including HR and data collection processes.
- Oversee financial management, including budget control, reporting, and compliance.
- Support delivery of public programming and contribute to project development.
- Collaborate on fundraising initiatives, including bid writing.
- Represent PORe in meetings with funders, stakeholders, and key partners.
- Manage organisational governance, including trustee meetings and board development.
- Lead risk management, policy updates, safeguarding, health & safety, and diversity initiatives.
- Oversee IT systems, digital security, and business continuity planning.
- Drive internal communication, staff recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with charity and company law, funding agreements, and legal obligations.
At PORe, we value diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of recovery. If you meet even half of the requirements, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and skills could contribute significantly to our mission.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment process. We seek to build a team that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage early submissions. Join us in shaping a future where art and recovery intersect to create lasting impact.
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Application deadline: Friday 20 June
Interview notification: Friday 27 June
Planned interview date: Tuesday 7 July
Planned start date (subject to satisfactory references): TBC
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