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We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, visionary, and passionate about making a positive change to people’s lives via the mediums of press and media. You will have the ability to confidently communicate and interact well with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Excellent organisational, data interpretation and creative writing skills are essential for this role, as well as an ability to generate ideas and work closely with colleagues.
As our Press, PR and Media Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of communications that contribute to the increased brand awareness of the charity, demonstrating the charity’s impact and expertise throughout the press, both print and online, television and radio. This will include a wide range of PR activities including press releases, external communications, campaign coordination, events, and other promotional activities.
You will be working as part of a wider marketing team and reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications.
We won't stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This new role is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the growth of our Major Gifts and Partnerships Team. You’ll take the lead in stewarding our current portfolio of generous philanthropists, while also building a pipeline of new supporters, securing significant gifts to power our work.
Ideally, you’ll have at least three years’ experience in philanthropy fundraising, preferably at manager level — although we’re open to hearing from those ready to step up. You’ll be able to demonstrate a strong track record of securing five and six figure gifts and building lasting, meaningful donor relationships.
You’ll also help shape the creation of a new calendar of cultivation and engagement events, working closely with the Special Events team.
Why Join Us?
✨ Be part of an inspiring and passionate team making a real difference in children’s lives.
✨ Lead on an exciting period of growth and innovation.
✨ Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding management role and help shape the future of fundraising at Rays of Sunshine, we’d love to hear from you!
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
About the role:
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), being a Project Worker offers the chance to build a fulfilling career while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll be based in supported accommodation, working alongside residents as they take steps towards greater independence and stability. Every day, you’ll help people develop life skills, manage their tenancies, and access opportunities in education, training and employment. You’ll support residents with daily tasks, from budgeting and appointments to building routines and confidence in their communities - all while creating a safe, welcoming environment where progress can truly take root.
Joining our team in Wandsworth as a Project Worker is as practical as it is purposeful. You’ll manage a caseload, write tailored support and safety plans, and review them regularly with residents to ensure they’re meaningful and effective. You’ll carry out daily shifts, contribute to the smooth running of the service, and work closely with external partners and professionals to make sure residents’ needs are fully understood and supported. There’s also a strong emphasis on teamwork, reflective practice and continuous learning. Whether you're just starting out or looking to develop your career further, SHP offers the training, support and progression routes to help you grow — not only in your role, but in your impact.
About you:
- Ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.
- Proficiency in managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and analysing data to identify resident needs.
- Strong communication and coordination skills to work with professionals from various disciplines.
- Proficient in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports while adhering to confidentiality protocols.
- Commitment to ongoing training, participation in reflective practice, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 6th July at midnight
Interview date: Friday 18th July online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
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Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: North London base
About Us
For over 40 years, CB Plus (formally CommUNITY Barnet) has been at the heart of communities, supporting residents, businesses and voluntary organisations across multiple boroughs. As an award-winning charity, we're driven by our vision of building an inclusive society where everyone can reach their full potential.
Now we're looking for an exceptional leader to take us into our next exciting chapter.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a dynamic Chief Executive who will build on our proud history and strong foundations while driving innovation and growth. You'll lead our talented team and work closely with our committed Board of Trustees to deliver transformational change across communities.
What you will bring
Essential Experience
- Proven leadership: Successfully led a high-quality service organisation through periods of change and growth
- Sector knowledge: Broad understanding of the voluntary and community sector landscape, including current challenges and opportunities
- Collaborative expertise: Experience of working effectively with professional teams and within rigorous governance structures, including Boards of Trustees
Personal qualities we are looking for
- Strong leadership: Visionary thinking with the ability to inspire teams around a shared purpose, coupled with excellent operational management ability
- Exceptional communicator: Outstanding advocacy skills to engage with funders, partners, and stakeholders at all levels
- Values-driven: Unwavering commitment to voluntary sector principles and the highest standards of integrity
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a real difference to communities across London
- A supportive and highly experienced, diverse Board of Trustees
- A dedicated professional team passionate about our mission
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible and hybrid working (dependent on role) to ensure you enjoy a good work-life balance.
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to Lead Change?
If you're an inspiring leader ready to contribute to shaping the future of community services, we want to hear from you.
Closing date: Applications should be submitted by Friday 4th July.
Interview dates: To be finalised, but aiming for mid-July.
All applications will be handled with strictest confidence,
Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
At CB Plus, we promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves. Everyone is treated fairly, individual differences are celebrated, and all employees are valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from disabled applicants, including those with mental health conditions, people from Global Majority and minoritised communities, and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the Disability Confident Scheme. However, in the event of a high number of applicants, it may not be possible to interview all candidates who meet these criteria, and we reserve the right to limit interviews to a manageable number.
We also have experience supporting Access to Work applications to ensure that employees who need adjustments have the support they need to feel confident and do their best in their roles.
If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is collaborating with an internationally renowned art and educational institution to recruit for a newly created role in their Advancement Team - Head of Advancement Operations.
Managing a direct team of three, this role reports in to the Director of Advancement. The post holder is responsible for providing oversight, analysis and leadership to the department based on their in-depth knowledge and understanding of information management and financial systems. The Head of Advancement Operations leads the team responsible for the management of the Advancement database, gift administration, prospect research, and leads the financial monitoring of the department, working closely with the Finance team and providing complex analysis and forecasting to the Senior Management Team, Governing Board and other committees. The postholder is also responsible for maintaining and delivering regular and ad-hoc reports for internal and external audiences, including quarterly committee papers.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role with a strong grasp of fundraising activity and working closely with finance teams. You will have experience of using Raiser’s Edge, Tessitura or a similar database in an educational, charity, arts or heritage fundraising department. You will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and will be adept at providing advice on matters relating to information management, operations, and systems. You will demonstrate advanced experience of data analysis with the ability to provide recommendations and deliver actionable insights. You will also demonstrate excellent organisational, planning and leadership skills, ensuring team projects and targets are on track and met in full.
To apply please click to the advert on the Prospectus website and submit your CV and a supporting statement via the ‘Apply Now’ button, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the organisation and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the Appointment Brief. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser at Prospectus.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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About the Organisation
Our client is a globally respected organisation and independent education charity with a rich heritage and international recognition for their work. With headquarters in central London (SE1), the organisation offers a highly flexible hybrid working model-currently just two days per month in the office, with the option to attend more frequently if preferred.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join this impactful organisation on a 12-month FTC. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, offering the chance to influence decision-making at the highest levels and drive financial performance across key departments.You'll lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Professional Services and Projects, working closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Academic, and People & Culture teams. You'll also play a critical role in strengthening project governance and delivering insightful financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for Professional Services and Projects
- Drive robust project governance and ensure financial business cases are in place from inception to completion
- Partner with senior stakeholders to embed financial insight into strategic decisions
- Deliver accurate month-end reporting and ensure compliance with FRS102
- Oversee capital expenditure and ensure correct accounting treatment
- Manage and inspire a team of qualified accountants
About You
We're looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a strong commercial mindset and a collaborative approach. You'll be confident working with senior stakeholders and have a solid grounding in both business partnering and core accounting.
You'll bring:
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering
- Exposure to capital projects and governance frameworks
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, particularly FRS102
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
What's in It for You?
- Join a respected international organisation making a real impact in education and the arts
- Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid working model
- Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture
- Competitive salary up to £75,000
- Potential for the role to become permanent
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to take the next step in your finance career with a purpose-led organisation.
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Job title: Executive Assistant – Leadership and Governance Support
Location: Home based with occasional meetings in the Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire area and four trustee meetings a year
Hours / Contract: Part time (22.5 hrs per week over 4/5 days – pattern to be discussed). Permanent
Salary: £28-30K per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Would you like to use your skills to help improve the opportunities available to people living in the countryside? Would you like to work with a network of organisations to help unlock resources for people in greatest need and enable rural communities to reach their full potential?
About Us
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) champions thriving, sustainable and inclusive rural communities that have the services they need and the resources to secure equitable outcomes for everyone. We are the only national charity speaking up for everyone in rural areas, and work closely with our 38 member organisations who support local communities across England.
Together we campaign for change, enable local action, and improve support for people most in need. We work with government and other national partners to explore the issues affecting rural communities and identify solutions so that no one is disadvantaged by where they live. We will be launching our new strategy in the summer and are looking forward to an exciting period of development.
About the Role
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our ambitious team who will focus on supporting the charity’s leadership and providing governance support. You will play a vital role in supporting the Chief Executive on a day to day basis, helping her to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and to work as effectively as possible. You will also work with the wider team to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.
You will be responsible for ensuring our governance arrangements work smoothly and in line with our governing documents, by assisting the Chair and Vice Chairs, scheduling and supporting Board and Committee meetings, and arranging our Annual General Meeting. You will also have the chance to get to know our network of 38 member charities, who support rural communities in every county in England, arranging meetings and events to bring them together to share knowledge and best practice.
About You
You will be an experienced executive assistant who is also familiar with governance administration in a not for profit organisation. You will be a confident communicator who is skilled at managing multiple tasks to deadline and has an eye for detail. You will be happy working remotely but also enjoy being part of a team and having the chance to build relationships with other organisations. You will have direct experience of living in a rural community or have a strong empathy with our cause.
This role is a great opportunity to play a central role in a small but ambitious organisation and to be part of a unique national network. It would particularly suit someone who wishes to work remotely and prefers the flexibility of shorter working days. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
Working at ACRE
The ACRE team is largely home based. Some members of the team meet once a week in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, but by the end of the year we will all be working remotely and will meet once a month together. Benefits include a generous holiday package, contributory pension scheme and life cover.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, traditions and ways of life. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
Closing date for applications: 10pm on Sunday 22 June.
Interviews: Tuesday 8 July in person at ACRE’s offices in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
Please advise in your application you are not able to attend on this date.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Are you a passionate advocate for 18–30-year-old entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to help them bring their business dreams to life? The King's Trust is calling for someone just like you to join our dynamic team and make a real impact.
At The King's Trust, we're on a mission to empower young people and foster the next generation of business leaders. We believe in turning dreams into reality and providing unwavering support to young entrepreneurs.
As a Youth Development Lead – Enterprise, your mission is to be the driving force behind young entrepreneurs' success stories. The Enterprise programme’s aim is to support young people interested in self-employment to explore and test their ideas, write business plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in education, training, volunteering or work.
You'll be the guiding light for a caseload of young people, helping them successfully launch their business ideas and work towards those vital business start targets. We also won’t have you sitting still as travel will be required, exploring your local area to assist in the programme delivery of our Exploring Enterprise course as needed. The delivery can be a mix of online, in-centre or out in the community.
Crafting robust and viable business plans will be your forte. Cash flow forecasts, personal survival budgets, and sector-specific insights are all part of your toolkit. Plus, your knack for providing positive and constructive feedback will help these ideas flourish. Funding applications? You've got it covered!
Attention to detail is your superpower and you’ll be passionate about inspiring change. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to change lives, including your own.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Modelling Analyst | £50,000 - £55,000 | 12-month FTC | Fully Remote
For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Financial Modeller / Analyst on a 12-month contract which could go permanent. Working closely with the finance business partners and commercial operations teams, this role will develop models to review commercial bids and acquisitions and provide insight to senior leaders on value drivers to inform decision making around bidding strategy and financial planning. This role will suite someone with first-rate commercial tendering, bidding, financial modelling, and Excel skills and a strong relationship builder from either the commercial or social enterprise sector. CFA or CIMA qualifications are preferred. Please note, this is a fully remote role but applicants need to be UK-based.
Main Duties:
- Deliver financial and commercial analytics, and modelling, focusing on new business development, bidding and tendering
- Implement best practices in modelling and business development processes across the group
- Utilise modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
- Summarise and present complex opportunities and risks for senior management decision-making
- Build and maintain strong relationships across finance, operations, and business development teams
- Support wider team in annual budgeting and long-term forecasting
- Support the Senior Financial Planning Analyst and business leaders in developing and implementing strategy
Person Specification:
- CFA is preferred, but would consider CIMA or ACCA qualified too
- Finance background or degree, or FMVA, BIDA Financial Modeller / Data Analyst
- Experience with modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
- Experience of working in a commercial bids, deals, or transactions environment
- Strong technical financial modelling and due diligence within professional services
- Financial modelling of large-scale contracts, pricing schedules, and business cases
- Forward financial planning, costing and option / investment appraisals
- FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience
- Advanced Excel, ideally VBA
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for a Community Engagement Officer in order to help drive the expansion of the charity Community Giving Program.
As a Community Engagement Officer you will:
- Build networks to support and grow the charity’s fundraising initiatives. Lead outreach to engage new local community partners and oversee fundraising events such as bucket collections and charity stalls.
- Act as the primary point of contact for community organisations, developing rich stewardship journeys for donors to enhance engagement and retention.
- Assist in developing insights to refine our community fundraising strategy, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and maintaining accurate records.
- Be an ambassador for the charity, sharing the charity’s mission with internal and external audiences through public speaking and networking.
- Oversee and attend bucket collections and charity stalls at public and private events
- Plan and deliver engaging stewardship events for key audiences
We are looking for a professional fundraiser with experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. You should have a proven track record in securing and managing long-term partnerships, be a confident speaker, and enjoy networking. A full UK driving license is required, as well as the ability to travel across catchment area.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven ability to meet fundraising income targets and effectively manage donor relationships.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A confident public speaker with excellent presentation skills.
- Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or securing long-term partnerships.
- Proficient in using databases (such as CRM systems) and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Skills:
- Event management experience.
- Experience leading teams of volunteers.
Salary: £29,291 - £34,963 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working 3 days in the office
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!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
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.
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!
Location: Home-based, West Yorkshire
Closing Date: 22 June 2025
Ref: NC 1371
This Programme Manager role has been created to lead the delivery of an exciting new regional programme in West Yorkshire to support householders to progress with domestic energy retrofit. The role will lead a consortium of partners to deliver a one stop shop providing remote advice, in person advice, home visits and retrofit installation coordination across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Area.
Who we are
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you
Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.
The team
The energy teams’ purpose is to enable households, small businesses, and communities to have affordable energy costs and reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. We provide energy advice services, renewable energy expertise and manage and administer loans and grants for energy saving and low or zero-carbon improvements to homes and businesses on behalf of governments, local authorities, and businesses.
We manage programmes across the UK with more being added as we grow in response to demand. We collaborate and support each other, sharing expertise and best practice and innovate to deliver world-class customer experience. Our work is service-focused and seeing the impact we have on the lives of people we support is what brings us to work each day.
What you’ll do
• Lead a consortium of partners to deliver a one stop shop providing remote advice, in person advice, home visits and retrofit installation coordination across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Area.
• Develop strategic partnerships across the area including with unitary authorities, energy companies and finance partners
• Coordinate the local delivery team of subcontractors as well as liaise with local partners and supply chain in the region
• Work closely with advice centre and marketing and communications colleagues as well as sub-contractors in the meeting of key performance indicators.
What you’ll bring
• Significant experience working in a project or programme management environment, ideally also in the establishment of new projects or programmes.
• Extensive project management skills/experience and/or relevant recognised qualification.
• Strong budget management skills and commercial acumen.
• Ability to create partnerships with external organisations.
• Local area knowledge by being based in the Calderdale, Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees or Wakefield area.
To apply please visit our recruitment portal via the apply button.
Applications close 23.59, 22 June 2025. Interviews are intended to be held week commencing 30 June 2025.
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.
If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.
We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and we ringfence a minimum number of interview slots for candidates who apply via the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for a role.
Head of Services
Merseyside Society for Deaf
Liverpool, based out of Queen’s Drive office and community hub (L13 0DJ), with some travel to attend meetings and some flexibility for home working
Salary £35,000-£38,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Permanent
Full time, 35 hours per week with flexibility to meet needs of the role and the service with on-call rota system
Excellent benefits including 27 days annual leave per year, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, Employee Assistance Programme, pension with 3% employer contribution, professional development opportunities, 5 days paid study leave, sick pay
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for people, purpose, and operational excellence? Are you looking for a new role within a values-led, community-focused organisation where you will change lives, lead teams and develop your own professional skill set?
Charity People are delighted to be supporting Merseyside Society for Deaf (MSDP), a charity which advances equality for people with hearing loss across Merseyside and beyond, with their recruitment for a new Head of Services.
MSDP is a charity with a long history, with roots traced back to 1864, making them one of the oldest d/Deaf charities in the country. Communities are central to MSDP’s services and as a result, the charity are an important part of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community in Merseyside. MSDP are devoted to helping Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society.
The Head of Services is a senior role that plays a vital part in shaping and delivering MSDP’s mission. You will help lead the day-to-day delivery of services, ensuring they are effective, inclusive, and high-quality. Working alongside Service Managers, you’ll coordinate projects and contracts to meet the needs of the people and communities MSDP serves. You’ll help ensure services are delivered with integrity, impact, and compassion.
Key responsibilities
- Operational Leadership and Service Delivery: Oversee the effective day-to-day running of services, ensuring compliance, quality outcomes, confidentiality, and accurate record-keeping.
- People and Performance Management: Supervise and support Service Managers and teams, set performance standards, promote staff development, and ensure safe and effective recruitment practices.
- Project, Contract and Financial Oversight: Lead project delivery and contract management, monitor risks, support tender submissions, and manage budgets and resources in line with strategic and contractual priorities.
- Data, Reporting and Strategic Insight: Analyse and present key performance data to support service improvement and inform decision-making and prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Legal, Risk and Safeguarding Compliance: Ensure robust safeguarding practices, manage operational risks, and uphold legal, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements across all service areas.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing operational services in health, social care or charity sectors, with strong project management and delivery experience. You will also have a strong track record in staff supervision and team leadership with excellent leadership and team motivation skills. You will understand safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection (DPA, GDPR) with knowledge of service performance frameworks and contract compliance. A strong communicator, you will be able to create reports and presentations and be able to analyse data and derive insights. You will have budget and resource management skills with strong planning, organisational and risk management experience. You will be able to work independently and manage time effectively with a flexible, adaptable and problem-solving attitude. You will be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and to the values and mission of the organisation. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL), if not already proficient, is essential.
You may have experience working with or in Deaf or disability services and familiarity with Deaf culture and BSL. The ideal candidate would have experience in tender writing and funding applications, experience of contract management and reporting to commissioners and funders, and knowledge of adult social care commissioning, but these are desirable criteria. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL) if not already proficient is essential.
Being part of the MSDP team is hugely rewarding, and what makes MSDP different is their culture and specialisms. Most of the staff team are Deaf and they have frontline staff who are able to communicate in British Sign Language and Deaf-Blind Manual/Hands on. New staff will benefit from learning about deafness, the inequalities that exist in access to mainstream services and the impact of those barriers on our beneficiaries. Meetings are fully accessible so we welcome people from across the d/Deaf and hearing communities to apply. The role is based in Liverpool and you will need to be able to travel across Merseyside and surrounding areas.
How to apply
The application process is via an Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Please click apply to be directed to the MSDP website to download the application pack.
If you have a query or would like to request an informal conversation with by phone or video call with the CEO, please follow the instructions on the last page of the recruitment pack to email the MSDP Recruitment Team.
The closing date is 4pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 21 July.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Contract: 12-month maternity cover from Monday 18 August 2025, full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – Burford, Hartlebury, Radcliffe or Newport (Hybrid)
Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025
Interview date: 30 June – 2 July 2025
We’re looking for a confident and proactive Resourcing Partner to join our friendly, fast-paced Resourcing team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
More about the role
You’ll lead the full recruitment cycle across three key areas of Blue Cross – Rehoming & Fostering Services, Fundraising, Communications & Engagement, and Finance & Resources – using your expertise to shape campaigns, coach hiring managers, and deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and teams alike.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading inclusive, effective recruitment campaigns across a wide range of roles
- Advising managers and shaping attraction strategies to bring in top talent
- Writing compelling job adverts that reflect our purpose and values
- Using direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, and networking tools to build diverse pipelines
- Screening and assessing applicants to create strong, insight-driven shortlists
- Coaching hiring managers and sharing best practice
- Supporting Resourcing Administrators and covering when needed
- Promoting our employer brand and connecting with underrepresented audiences
This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. It follows a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days per week spent in the office — either at our Burford office or at one of our Rehoming, Advice and Behaviour Units in Radcliffe (Greater Manchester) or Newport — and the remainder working from home. We will ask which site you wish to be based at as part of your application. Please note that we are unable to consider full-time remote working or alternative site locations for this role.
About you
You’ll bring solid experience in in-house recruitment, running end-to-end campaigns with confidence and care. You’re a great communicator, able to influence at all levels, and enjoy building trusted relationships. You’ll be collaborative, data-savvy, and thrive when working at pace.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Previous in-house recruitment experience
- Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
- A collaborative approach and experience working with diverse teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A sharp eye for detail and the ability to pick things up quickly
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a resilient, can-do attitude
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Knowledge of inclusive recruitment practices and experience reaching underrepresented groups
- Confidence using LinkedIn, CV databases, and job boards for direct sourcing
- Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment data management
- Knowledge of various advertising and recruitment methods
- A good understanding of employment law in relation to recruitment, particularly around discrimination and reasonable adjustments
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 22 June 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Salary: £37,198.00 per annum
Location: London Fields,
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
The Vacancy
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
This exciting role will have responsibility for successful delivery of policy and public affairs influencing work to improve the lives of babies, children and families. This role will support the public affairs and policy influencing activity across NCB. The postholder will carry out policy analysis and influencing across a range of topics relating to the work of NCB, writing policy reports, consultation responses, blogs and other communications.
The Company
For more than 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been making a big difference to lives of children and young people across the country, particularly the most disadvantaged. We are proud of having been instrumental in delivering major government reforms such as the changes to special educational need provision in schools, the extension of high quality early years provision and support to allow children to remain in foster care beyond their 18th birthday.
Today NCB works across a range of important issues affecting the lives of millions of children. Our priority areas are currently focused on early years, special education needs and disability, health and social care and education and learning. We are a dynamic and multifaceted organisation at an exciting stage in our development – a review of our purpose around a virtuous cycle of evidence gathering, research, influencing and practice improvement.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Applications close at 08:00am on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
The Role:
You will be joining at an important time for our team, covering a crucial role in ensuring accurate income processing, reporting, and financial management across the organisation. As part of the Finance team, you will work closely with colleagues across departments, particularly alongside our fundraising team, to ensure income is correctly coded and reported efficiently.
With responsibility for month-end and year-end processes, as well as maintaining accurate and timely financial data, you will play a vital role in supporting decision-making across the organisation. Your work will ensure colleagues have the financial insights they need, enabling strategic planning and effective resource management.
Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as you will liaise with teams across the organisation to provide clear financial updates, answer queries, and ensure income is accurately coded and reported in line with financial procedure. Your clear communication of financial information will support informed decision-making and ensure compliance with procedures.
To succeed in this role, you will have strong financial processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You should be comfortable working with financial systems and software, with the ability to efficiently manage data, generate reports, and ensure accurate income tracking.
Our Finance team provides vital support to the organisation, ensuring robust financial systems, compliance, and efficiency across all areas. You will be joining a collaborative and dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality financial management and support to colleagues working across a wide range of impactful projects.
Location:
Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, you’ll need to come into the office as required to deposit cheques. While there isn’t a set day for this, all cheques should be paid in within a week of receiving them. Additionally, the team comes into the office during busier periods, such as financial year-end and audit, to collaborate with auditors (June/July). You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Benefits:
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
Support for staff with caring responsibilities
Family-friendly culture
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment by 20 June 2025
Your CV. Ideally in Word format.
A completed supporting statement form
A completed equalities monitoring form
Interview dates taken place via teams: 1st and 2nd of July 2025. We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please do note the interview dates above
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.
Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.