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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to appoint a new SEND Consultant to our central team of subject specialists. We want to hear from experienced teachers who have gained experience in a middle leadership role, and who have a track record of raising achievement within a department. The successful applicant will join an established team of specialists, working to further raise standards and further drive improvement across the Harris Federation. The role of SEND Consultant is an exciting post providing enormous scope for a talented and creative practitioner to work collaboratively across a group of academies.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The role will be multi-faceted and involve coaching and mentoring, sharing of best practice, developing robust improvement strategies, assisting Harris academies in recruitment and selection, helping to establish new departments or lead rapid recovery where required. Our central team consultants work strategically with Principals, senior leadership teams and support academy departments to improve standards and the outcomes for our students.
As a senior leader, you will have the opportunity to develop and advance your career within a Federation established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders. You will have unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a senior leader, our Teaching School Alliance provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQSL and NPQH programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly. The Federation operates twin Teaching Schools as well as a number of highly successful CPD Networks, and the post holder would have the opportunity to play a key role in this work.
We are looking for an experienced teacher with a deep passion for SEND. Our consultant roles are suitable for those with management experience (ideally but not necessarily at Head of Department level or alternatively be an aspirant Leading Practitioner). The post would suit an ambitious middle leader looking either to broaden their expertise and responsibilities, or who may be considering a future leadership pathway to their first headship. Although based at the Harris Federation offices close to East Croydon Station (with fast access to central London and the M25), the role will mostly be located within the academies.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The post work suit an ambitious middle leaders with at least three years' SEND teaching experience and two years in a management role such as SENDCo or Co-SENDCo. A thorough understanding of the needs of students with SEND and Quality First Teaching is essential.
We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful applicant will be resilient, creative and a dynamic practitioner, and must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree. You will be fully supported through a comprehensive Induction Programme both within and across the Harris Federation.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Kassy O'Keefe via email: [email protected].
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
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JOB TITLE: Head Chef
REPORTING TO: Head of House and Operations
HOURS: 40 per week on a shift basis
SALARY: Based upon experience
At Waverley Abbey, we dream of providing a world-class hospitality experience – centered around simple excellence. Our goal is to create a 5-star guest experience where every visitor feels valued, cared for and uplifted through outstanding food,exceptional service, and a life-giving welcome. We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Head Chef to lead our culinary team and shape the future of our food offering.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven chef to bring innovation, excellence, and leadership to our café and dining offer and restaurant development.
The Role
The Head Chef will be responsible for developing a distinctive, high-quality, seasonal food offer that excites and attracts guests while overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. This includes menu planning, team leadership, financial management, and ensuring consistently exceptional food and service standards.
You will work closely with the House Manager and Food & Beverage Operations Manager to deliver a memorable dining experience that reflects our values of kindness, excellence, and abundance.
Key Responsibilities
> Menu Development: Create and maintain seasonal, high-quality menus that meet customer demand, enhance guest satisfaction, and attract new visitors.
> Operational Leadership: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and profitable service across cafe, restaurant & events.
> Team Management: Recruit, train, and develop the kitchen team. Conduct appraisals, manage performance, and foster a positive, professional working environment.
> Health & Safety: Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations. Train staff in safe practices and maintain high operational standards.
> Financial Management: Monitor and control food costs, stock levels, and kitchen margins, delivering profitability without compromising quality.
> Collaboration: Work in partnership with Front of House and Marketing/Events teams to ensure seamless service delivery and contribute to the promotion of Waverley Abbey’s hospitality offering.
> Guest Focus: Consistently deliver dishes of the highest standard, accommodating dietary requirements and ensuring all guests enjoy an outstanding experience.
About You
We are looking for an inspirational leader and talented chef who shares our passion for excellence and hospitality. The ideal candidate will bring both creativity and strong management skills to the role.
Essential qualities:
> 3–5 years’ experience in a senior kitchen management role within a busy, quality-driven environment.
> Proven track record in developing and delivering innovative food concepts.
> Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating a team.
> Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, margins, and stock control.
> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to build strong relationships across teams and with guests.
> Organised, reliable, and detail-oriented.
> A proactive, “yes-can-do” mentality with a passion for excellence and guest care.
Why Join Us?
At Waverley Abbey, you’ll be part of a team committed to creating extraordinary hospitality experiences. This is more than a kitchen role – it’s a chance to shape a food offer that inspires, delights, and reflects our mission to serve guests with simple excellence, kindness and joy.
If you are a driven Head Chef with creativity, vision, and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter.
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Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
Salary: £15,000 - £18,000 per annum (FTE £25,000 - £30,000 per annum) depending on experience
Reports to: Interim Chief Operating Officer
Location: ScreenSkills Office (min 4 times a week in the office)
ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the screen industries - film, television (including children's, unscripted and high-end), VFX, animation and games. We are supporting the continued growth and future innovation across the whole of the UK by investing in the skilled and inclusive workforce who are critical to the global success of the screen sector.
The Operations Coordinator will provide vital support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the organisation, providing key operations administrative support to areas including, but not limited to Facilities, Office, IT, Data, Health & Safety and Policies & Procedures.
Key responsibilities:
Facilities and Office Admin
- Act as the main point of contact for the ScreenSkills office as a key liaison with the serviced office team (Techspace), meeting and greeting visitors as a representative of the organisation, managing visitor passes etc.
- Provide general office support in the smooth running of the office operations, acting as a key liaison for all ScreenSkills staff, including the set-up and exit requirements for new-starters and leavers.
- Manage meeting room booking requests, alongside the CEO’s PA, overseeing requirements for internal/external meetings, helping coordinate bookings on ScreenSkills desk booking system.
- Coordinate enquiries to the wider operations team, managing email inboxes and any other reasonable communication duties as requested.
- Act as direct contact for business enquiries - answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls from 3CX (telephone switchboard).
IT and Software
- Ensure all staff have suitable IT equipment and telecoms (as authorised), liaising with our IT providers (TouchTec) as needed, ensuring fixed IT assets are assigned, tracked and reported to finance and the COO proficiently and in a timely manner.
- Ability to provide calm first-line basic technical support, troubleshooting issues with devices, software, hardware, meeting room AV and online platforms. Logging and tracking issues and following-up support tickets diligently.
Data and Compliance
- Coordinating data processing requirements in line with our policies. Assist with managing data as instructed and per our data handling and retention policies.
- Coordinate and track data subject access requests as these arise.
Health & Safety
- Coordinate general Health and Safety documentation within the organisation ensuring fire and general risk assessments are completed in a timely manner, working with HR to coordinate information between the Techspace team and our Fire Marshalls and First Aiders.
- Act as a First Aider and/or Fire Marshal for ScreenSkills staff.
- Arrange annual training for first aiders and fire marshals.
Policies and Procedures
- Monitor the organisation’s policies, ensuring relevant senior managers are aware of the schedule to review/update them.
- Signposting staff to relevant policies and procedures as requested.
- Coordinate and track the organisations’ complaints process.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Essential:
- Proven experience working in a busy office and hybrid work environment, performing first class operations admin (e.g. office admin and or facilities coordinator tasks), supporting a hybrid/distributed workforce.
- Demonstrate experience acting as a key representative of the organisation in a “front-of-house” role, ensuring a professional and courteous communication style at all times.
- Ability to provide calm first line basic technical support, troubleshooting issues with devices, software, hardware, meeting-room AV and online platforms.
- Good working knowledge of all MS Office packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with digital and remote communication tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and collaboration platforms.
- Familiarity with document and data management systems (e.g., SharePoint, OneDrive) for efficient document handling and sharing.
- Excellent time management.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills, proactive in approach
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the
- Organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to communicate effectively by telephone and in person.
- Understanding of the needs in handling confidential information.
- A calm, confident manner, able to work equally well both under instruction and independently.
Preferred:
- An interest and understanding of the screen sector and/or skills and training
- Experience working in a matrix environment
- Previous IT experience
- Previous data and GDPR understanding
- Previous Health & Safety experience
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Access to Reward Gateway (retailer discounts)
- Season Ticket Loan
- Eye Care scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Modern office space in Central London
We encourage early applications as we will review them throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
If you require any support or personalisation during the application and selection process, please contact us as part of our reasonable adjustments approach.
In the last two years we have helped 48,447 people across: eLearning, training, events, mentoring, bursaries and stepping up programmes such as Trainee Finder, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, minority ethnic people, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An outstanding opportunity for an established Procurement Professional to lead and develop the UK Procurement Function of a globally renowned Humanitarian Aid Charity.
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organisation. It provides lifesaving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to vulnerable and excluded communities in more than 70 countries around the world. As an independent organisation, MSF delivers care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.
The UK team operates out of centrally located offices in Aldgate in East London (less than 10 minutes-walk from Aldgate East). It is a vibrant and modern team environment, with an expectation that colleagues come into the office 2 days a week. Wednesday is the core 'Community Day' for all staff and includes an all-hands staff meeting and free community lunch available for everyone each week.
This is a brand-new Head of Procurement position and we're looking for a collaborative and strategic Procurement Leader to shape the future of procurement at MSF UK.
Why this role?
Lead with purpose - bring procurement in-house and build a central function that champions best practice, compliance, and ethical sourcing.
Drive real impact - oversee £19m of annual spend and influence how MSF UK delivers value, sustainability, and innovation.
Work across sectors - collaborate with fundraising, operations, legal, IT, and more, ensuring procurement is seen as a trusted partner.
Grow and develop - lead the function, coach and mentor colleagues across the organisation, and embed a culture of strong, values-driven procurement.
Who we're looking for:
You don't necessarily need to have worked in the charity sector before - what matters is your ability to bring others with you and deliver smart, sustainable procurement outcomes. You will also be someone who cares about people, embraces change with confidence and enthusiasm, is reflective, open to giving and receiving feedback, and committed to ongoing growth and development.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Senior procurement experience, with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and creating value.
- Strong knowledge of indirect procurement categories, including experience in reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts.
- A collaborative approach, with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Experience embedding procurement practices within complex or decentralised organisations.
- A strong commitment to sustainability and ethical procurement, with experience delivering against organisational goals.
- CIPS qualification (Level 5 or above), or equivalent experience.
What MSF UK offer:
- 28 days' annual leave + public holidays.
- 10% employer pension contribution (after 3 months).
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Cycle to Work Scheme or Bike Loan.
- Access to confidential 24/7 support services.
MSF UK operates a flexible hybrid working model, with a vibrant London office as your base and plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day. From team socials and coffee (and cake!) catch-ups to a running club, softball team, craft club, choir, and reflections group, you'll find a welcoming community where you can bring your whole self to work and be part of something bigger.
Inclusion & Accessibility
MSF UK is a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven organisation that welcomes applications from across all sectors. MSF UK recognises that great candidates bring different backgrounds and experiences, and the organisation is committed to ensuring everyone feels supported throughout the recruitment process.
This campaign is being managed exclusively by Morgan Law, who are proud to be partnering with MSF UK to deliver an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to help.
Please note: all applications must be submitted via Morgan Law. CVs sent directly to MSF UK will not be considered.
Summary
- This is a strategic finance business partnering role supporting decision-making, performance analysis, and financial planning across a portfolio of departments
- Ideal for qualified accountants who thrive in a collaborative environment, especially experienced within not-for-profit or membership organisations
Our Client
Mackie Myers is partnering with The Royal College of Surgeons of England, a prestigious professional membership organisation advancing surgical and dentistry care through education, research, and collaboration across the UK and globally.
The Role
- Delivering management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Provide financial insights for allocated business areas
- Support audits and risk management
- Drive process and system improvements
Main Duties
- Provide accurate and timely management information to key stakeholders
- Analyse income, capital expenditure, endowed and restricted funds
- Collaborate with department heads on business cases
- Develop, measure and monitor appropriate KPIs for the finance function
The Successful Candidate
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
- Good Excel and finance systems skills
- Excellent communicator with non-finance stakeholders
- Experience working in the not-for-profit sector or auditing non-profit clients
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative
What’s on Offer?
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Central London location, near Chancery Lane
- 27 days annual leave with up to 4 college closure days over Christmas, defined contribution SAUL pension scheme with 15% employer contributions and enhanced parent leave available
- Hybrid working (minimum 1 day in the office per week)
- Progression opportunities available
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.
The Churchill Fellowship is a unique community of changemakers, united by a mission to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK. Since 1965, we have awarded over 6,000 Fellowships to individuals tackling society’s most pressing challenges, from protecting the environment to preventing domestic abuse, from increasing youth employment to enriching urban spaces. Each year, we award around 100 new Fellowships to individuals who bring their lived or learned experience to issues they care passionately about. We support them to travel overseas, discover new solutions, and bring that learning back to benefit communities across the UK. Collectively, they create impact that reaches across sectors, generations and regions.
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary and look ahead to the next chapter of our work, we are seeking a talented and values-driven Chief Operating Officer to help shape and strengthen our organisation for the future.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, the COO will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance, governance, compliance, risk, digital infrastructure, facilities and data management. You will ensure our systems are robust, future-focused and aligned with our mission, enabling us to deliver with confidence and ambition. You will also lead the organisation’s approach to sustainability, embedding practical systems and policies to reduce our environmental impact.
We are looking for an experienced leader who combines strong financial acumen with broad expertise in governance, risk and compliance. You will be able to translate strategy into effective systems and processes, while also driving digital innovation and operational improvements. Just as importantly, you will bring a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to develop a positive culture and inspire high performance across your teams. Strong influencing, communication and relationship-building skills will be essential, alongside a passion for our mission and values.
At the Churchill Fellowship, we are guided by the values of inclusivity, investment in people, appreciation, collaboration and creativity. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our mission to support individuals dedicated to transforming society.
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Training and Implementation Specialist
We are looking to recruit two people to join a mission-led organisation, supporting a friendly and dynamic team.
The Implementation Specialist role is ideal for ambitious, client-focused individuals, passionate about improving services.
It is an exciting time to join the organisation! The team are testing out new ways of working internally to streamline some of the administrative tasks away from this role, piloting new ways to support clients and even redesigning the training!
Position: Training and Implementation Specialist
Location: Remote (national travel with occasional overnight stays required)
Hours: Part-time, 28-35 hours per week
Salary: £38,972 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Between 8th Dec – 5th Jan TBC with candidate
Close Date: Midday Monday 3rd Nov. The team will be in touch with successful candidates by 7th Nov. At this stage they will send you a task which is expected to take no more than 3 hours.
First interviews: 18th Nov, near London Victoria station. Travel will be reimbursed.
Second interviews: Online, Wednesday 19th or Thursday 20th Nov (short, informal chart). Aiming for final decision is 21st November.
About the Role
You will play a vital role in supporting organisations to embed the Outcomes Star into their practice. This means helping clients make the best possible use of the Star through training, advice and practical support.
You will be a trusted partner to clients by building relationships, facilitating learning and supporting organisations to use the Star well so that it can have the greatest impact.
Core aspects of the role include:
- Engaging new enquiries.
- Onboarding & implementation
- Training & learning delivery
- Account management
- Collaboration & innovation.
- Client engagement
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys training, relationship-building, problem-solving, and making a positive impact in partnership with organisations across different sectors.
About You
You will have experience in training, facilitation, and/or implementation support.
You will also have:
- Ability to develop and build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues .
- Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills; able to work effectively, independently and as part of a small team collaborating well with colleagues.
- Ability to adapt support to different organisations and contexts.
- Flexible; with the ability to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation.
- Commitment to reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement.
- Willing to work in an evolving role being shaped by clients’ needs.
- Willingness to operate effectively in scaling organisations where processes are still being defined. This role suits someone who is adaptable, resilient, and confident working at pace amid change.
- Strong self-management skills and motivation with the ability to manage your own workload and work independently. Ability to manage and coordinate simultaneous client relationships and projects, and drive projects forwards to achieve tangible results.
- Adaptable and responsive to client needs, able to take initiative with a creative problem-solving approach.
- Committed to delivering a good service to clients and helping them make a difference to the people they support.
- Good IT skills including MS 365 and Teams.
If you’re reading this wondering ‘is it really for me?’ or ‘I don’t quite meet all of the criteria’, then please get in touch to ask some questions or consider applying anyway.
About the Organisation
Join an employee-owned values-based Social Enterprise with a vision of a society in which people are enabled to thrive. As an employee-owned organisation all employees are engaged in the development of the business through a Trust Board, helping homelessness, health, and social care providers improve services by creating engaging visual tools and promoting collaborative ways of working.
What you can expect
- A purposeful, caring and inclusive team operating within an employee-owned trust
- An opportunity to grow and develop yourself through your work
- To be empowered to lead and self-manage with the support of a highly committed team around you
- Opportunities to be involved in projects outside the scope of your role
Benefits include:
- Laptop and mobile phone provided for work purposes
- Open to flexible working arrangements
- Cash health plan
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) & additional days at Christmas (increasing to 30 days with long service)
- Enhanced parental and carer’s leave
- Paid volunteering time
- Opportunities for personal development
We strongly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new employee is an opportunity to bring in a unique perspective and strengthen the team, so they are always eager to further diversify the organisation.
You may have experience in areas such as Training, Training and Implementation, Training Officer, Training and Implementation Officer, Training Specialist, Training and Implementation Specialist, Training Coordinator, Training and Implementation Coordinator. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
UK for UNHCR – Director of Individual Giving
Contract: Initial two-year fixed-term contract.
Location: Hybrid working, with one to two team days per week in London, EC2A.
Working hours: 35 hrs/week.
Salary: £76,000-£84,000 per annum.
UK for UNHCR, the UK partner of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), is seeking an Individual Giving leader to shape the future of Individual Giving at the organisation and unlock long-term, sustainable income growth.
UNHCR stands alongside people forced to flee their homes, advocating for their rights and raising funds to support their protection, dignity and futures. UNHCR’s work has never been more important – by the end of 2024, a record 122.6 million people were displaced, with children accounting for 40% of all forcibly displaced people
UK for UNHCR (UK4U) builds solidarity and raises funds in the UK for refugees worldwide - last year UK4U raised a total income of £25.5 million and continues to build on strong foundations since its beginnings in 2019.
The charity is now seeking a Director of Individual Giving in a new and exciting opportunity to explore how UK4U can expand on these foundations, with a focus on increasing the sustainability of the donor base and maximising lifetime value, as well as identifying opportunities for transformational income growth.
The role will be responsible for leading a team of 12 people and strategic leadership for all fundraising from the UK public, including mid-value and legacy supporters, and covering both digital and offline channels. The post-holder will utilise market insight, data intelligence and an innovative approach to design a high-performing long-term Individual Giving strategy that puts UK4U’s supporters and refugee communities at the heart of everything they do.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of leading successful, large-scale multi-million-pound Individual Giving programmes and proven leadership experience at a senior, strategic level. You will have a strong track record of fostering innovation in Individual Giving, alongside the experience shaping strategy and making significant investment decisions.
You will also have a deep understanding of the UK Individual Giving fundraising market across all channels and of programmes that focus on value, high average gift rates and mid-value programmes. Finally, you will be an inclusive and empowering leader with a strong commitment to the refugee cause. Experience of fundraising for international humanitarian and development causes would be an advantage, as well as understanding of mid-value programmes.
UK4U strongly values diversity and recognises that it is critical to the success of the organisation and the cause that they serve. They are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with them and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person. The charity is also open to flexibility in many ways, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to AAW and UK4U about this, so that we can explore what’s possible.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 20th October, 9.00 am.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for an Owned Events Lead to join ambitious and growing fundraising team. This is your chance to shape an exciting portfolio of in house and virtual events, from large scale participation experiences.
In this hands on role, you’ll lead the full lifecycle of the charity owned fundraising events, including planning, delivery, supporter acquisition, safety, budgeting, and post event analysis. You’ll take ownership of flagship events and help develop new products from concept to delivery, with an emphasis on insight driven decisions and supporter experience.
As an Owned Events Lead you will:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of owned and virtual fundraising events, including logistics, health & safety, supplier coordination, supporter comms, and evaluation.
- Plan and deliver large scale in person events, managing everything from risk assessments to on the day execution.
- Develop and grow virtual campaigns using insight, behavioural science, and digital best practice.
- Collaborate with teams across innovation, digital, comms and supporter experience to ensure joined up, high performing events.
- Own event budgets, tracking ROI, reforecasting, and using data to inform decisions.
- Lead on supporter acquisition strategies, including paid digital advertising, grassroots promotion, and audience segmentation.
- Create personalised, multi-channel stewardship journeys that deepen engagement.
- Continuously evaluate event performance, capturing insight to evolve and improve future delivery.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Experience on leading the delivery of fundraising or public facing events, including virtual formats.
- Proven success managing all aspects of event delivery, including safety, logistics, and supplier relationships.
- Experience launching new fundraising products using insight and test and learn methods.
- Knowledge of digital marketing (PPC, paid social) and audience targeting.
- Strong budget management skills with a commercial mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects and manage external agencies.
Skills & Attributes:
- Creative, proactive and insight led, with a drive to innovate and improve.
- A confident project manager, able to juggle priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Clear understanding of behavioural communications across digital channels (email, WhatsApp, SMS, face to face).
- Adaptable, collaborative and resilient — able to stay calm under pressure and deliver to deadlines.
Salary: £37,000-£41,000 per annum
Location: London, hybrid working , 2 days in the office
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: on rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Executive Director of Brand, Marketing & Fundraising
Location: Any Crisis office across Great Britain, hybrid working with weekly meetings in London
Salary: £120,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
At Crisis, we believe that homelessness should not exist, and together we can end it. Our bold 10-year strategy is already driving change but with homelessness rising and funding challenges increasing, we know we must think differently, act courageously, and inspire more people to join us.
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of our brand, marketing and fundraising. This is a chance to combine creativity, strategy and purpose, ensuring that our voice is heard, our supporters feel deeply connected, and our income grows to meet the scale of our ambition.
What you’ll do
As Executive Director of Brand, Marketing & Fundraising, you will:
- Provide inspirational leadership to a talented directorate and play a vital role as part of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO.
- Lead the development of a multi-year fundraising plan that drives sustainable, diverse income and enables Crisis to scale its life-changing work — including our new ambition of direct housing delivery.
- Refresh and strengthen the Crisis brand, building awareness, trust and influence across Great Britain.
- Grow a thriving community of supporters, partners and advocates who stand with us to end homelessness.
- Personally steward high-value relationships and inspire others across the organisation to embrace fundraising and engagement as a shared responsibility.
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who combines vision with action — a leader who brings both strategic insight and personal passion. You will have:
- A strong track record of leading fundraising and supporter engagement at scale, with experience delivering significant income growth.
- Proven success in enhancing a brand to deliver organisational priorities.
- Expertise in strategic marketing, audience engagement, digital innovation and integrated campaigns.
- Experience as part of a senior leadership team, working collaboratively and influencing at Board level.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and co-production, ensuring that the voices of people with lived experience of homelessness inform our work.
- An inspirational leadership style that motivates, empowers and unlocks potential across teams.
Above all you want to be part of a movement of change-makers determined to end homelessness in our time.
Ready to Learn More?
Click below to view our full Candidate Pack for everything you need to know – including how to apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th October, 9am
Hosted by Results UK - The International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd) works to mobilise the political leadership necessary to achieve the global promise of a quality education for all.
We are seeking a Communications Officer to oversee our internal and external communications, encompassing copywriting, storytelling, and content creation across all our communication channels.
This is an exciting time to join the IPNEd secretariat, where you will have an unrivaled opportunity to support parliamentary action to drive educational progress.
Our mission is to create the public and political will to end poverty by enabling people to exercise their own personal and political power for change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a dynamic and experienced fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? We are seeking a strategic, creative, and driven individual to lead the Individual Giving programme at a well-established and values driven charity,
As Head of Individual Giving, you will report directly to the CEO and lead a passionate team dedicated to inspiring individuals to support the charity’s mission. You’ll shape and deliver multi-channel fundraising campaigns that grow the organisation donor base, deepen supporter relationships, and drive sustainable income.
This is a senior leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. You’ll collaborate closely with heads of other departments to ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity mission delivery, communications, and international programmes.
As a Head of Individual Giving you will:
- Head the strategic development and delivery of all individual giving activity.
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of appeals, ensuring campaign success across acquisition, retention, and stewardship.
- Drive innovation in supporter engagement, including regular giving, legacy marketing, and donor journeys.
- Manage key relationships with creative agencies, suppliers, and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, Fundraising Regulator standards, and internal policies.
- Lead and develop a small, dedicated team including the Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Care Officer, and CRM Data Entry Officer.
- Oversee the fundraising CRM (Salesforce), ensuring data is accurate, insightful, and utilised to shape campaigns.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Significant experience in Direct Marketing, ideally within a charity.
- Proven success in individual giving and campaign management.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
- Experienced team leader with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets.
- Excellent communication and copywriting skills.
Salary: £54,000 per annum
Location: London, hybrid working , 2 days in the office
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 5th November at 9am
Interview: 1st round interview 12th November
2nd round interview (if required) 13th November
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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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!
- Shape strategy and collaborate globally to grow life-saving stem cell donation.
- Lead key teams to ensure excellence and safety.
About Our Client
DKMS is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. With a presence in multiple countries, DKMS is renowned for its innovation in donor registration, patient support, and medical research. The UK team, based in Chiswick, is a dynamic and values-led group committed to saving lives through stem cell donation.
Job Description
- Lead the Medical, Donor Services, and Finance teams, ensuring operational excellence, clinical quality, and alignment with both UK healthcare frameworks and global DKMS standards.
- Co-develop the strategic vision for DKMS UK with the other Country Lead (Communication & Engagement), fostering a values-driven, high-performance culture.
- Oversee personnel, processes, and performance across departments, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Innovate in medical operations, donor services, and registry processes in partnership with colleagues and healthcare partners.
- Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations, including clinical standards, data protection (GDPR), charitable governance, and healthcare practice.
- Build robust operational infrastructure - systems, workflows, and staffing - that enable sustainable growth and service excellence.
- Work with department heads to enhance donor registration, retention, and support, aligning with global DKMS goals.
- Share responsibility for the UK P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
- Represent DKMS in national and international forums, positioning us as a trusted leader in stem cell transplantation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with transplant centres, donor registries, and other key partners.
The Successful Applicant
- Advanced academic qualification in medicine, life sciences, healthcare management or a related field; combined with business administration training or demonstrable commercial experience
- Proven experience in a senior leadership or managing director role, ideally within healthcare, non-profit or regulated medical environments.
- Significant background in leading cross-functional teams with a blend of clinical and operational responsibilities.
- Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient/donor safety, healthcare compliance, and donor management pathways.
- Strong financial management expertise, with experience overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Strategic and hands-on leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organisational change.
What's on Offer
£100,000 and £115,000 basic + bonus + benefits
Contact
Rochelle George
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6820687Z
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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 Community Keyworker
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000
Location: Chelmsford and Colchester
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w Full Time 35 hrs per week
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 & Prison 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:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
Are you a strong believer in advocating for others? Are you empathetic, patient and determined? Then this opportunity could be right for you.
The Minerva service provides holistic, trauma-informed support for women in touch with the Criminal Justice System. We do this through offering dedicated one to one support, safer women’s centre spaces and specialist interventions and partnerships.
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will be working in a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team whilst having oversight of a caseload of women, who may be under the supervision of the National Probation Service or in custody, enhancing the offer of holistic support and advocacy services available to them throughout their journey.
Building relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies in local communities is vital to build referral pathways and provide a whole system approach to supporting individuals.
To carry out this work you will meet women in the community in your designated borough and co-locate with other agencies including the National Probation Service, as well as regularly attending Advance’s vibrant Women’s Centre/office space.
You will be a creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder and has good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions.
How to apply:
- Closing Date for Applications: 19th October 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!) if working a 35 a hour week.
- 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 any additional needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team who 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 safeguard
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 SENIOR IDVA
Salary: £30,500 - £31,500
Location: Brent Civic Centre and Hammersmith Head Office
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
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 Senior IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. This is a great development opportunity for an experienced IDVA looking to take the next step in their career. Along with regular case work, this role requires confident use of Modus in order to coordinate and ensure the quality of Duty, as well as the ability to work to policies and procedures and be able to prioritise effectively.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse sector and in working with women with children. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis.
Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision. You will be adept at juggling front line work and management responsibilities, with an ability to prioritise, work collaboratively and demonstrate innovation in time management and service delivery methods.
How to Apply:
Please attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter with your application via our website.
Closing Date: 5th October 2025
Interviews to take place in early October
*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
**************************************************************
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.