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About the role

As Co-Head of Investigations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading Global Witness’s investigations function, ensuring our work is ambitious, impactful and directly connected to our organisational priorities.

Working alongside the other Co-Head of Investigations, you will set strategic priorities, oversee a diverse pipeline of investigations and ensure our investigative expertise is deployed where it can have the greatest impact.

You will provide strong editorial leadership and judgement, balancing creativity and bold thinking with rigorous standards of accuracy, ethics, legal compliance and risk management.

You will work collaboratively across Global Witness, partnering closely with Campaigns, Policy, Strategic Communications, Partnerships, Data Investigations and Fundraising to turn evidence and investigations into meaningful action and change. You will also lead and develop a talented team of investigators, creating a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, creativity and inclusion.

As a senior leader and external ambassador for Global Witness, you will help strengthen the profile and influence of our investigations and ensure our work continues to challenge powerful actors and expose the systems driving environmental destruction, inequality and human rights abuses.

About you

You are an experienced investigations, journalism or campaign communications leader with a strong track record of delivering high-impact work in complex and fast-moving environments.

You bring excellent editorial judgement and the confidence to identify compelling opportunities, ask difficult questions and make decisions about where investigative work can have the greatest strategic impact.

You understand how to balance ambitious storytelling with accuracy, ethical standards and robust approaches to legal, security and reputational risk.

You are an inspiring and collaborative people leader who knows how to build high-performing teams where people feel supported, respected and empowered to do their best work.

You are comfortable navigating uncertainty, managing competing priorities and bringing people together across different teams and perspectives. You will share Global Witness’s commitment to courage, inclusion and belonging, kindness and collaboration, and be motivated by the opportunity to use investigations to create lasting change.

Working for Global Witness

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC and Brussels.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 20 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance and policies to support you during key life events.

We have formalised our shorter working week where everyone works 30 hours Monday to Thursday, with Friday off with no impact on full time salary. We operate a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.

How to apply

Please send in your CV (max 2 pages) and your responses to the shortlisting questions below to RecruitmentCampaigns, globalwitness by Midnight GMT Sunday 13 September.

Shortlisting questions

• Can you give us an example of a situation where you have had to apply strategic thinking and judgment to make decisions under time and capacity pressures on commissioning investigations? Please describe your rationale in pursuing specific lines of enquiry over other ideas and the outcome of your decision.
• Can you describe a situation where you had to respond to legal or security risks in relation to an investigation you were overseeing? How did you assess, mitigate and respond to the risks?

The answer should be 200-250 words for each question.

To help us track your application please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Co-Head of Investigations and please use the following file name protocol for your CV: ‘First Name_Last Name_CV’.

Interview process

Preliminary interviews with be held virtually, week commencing 28 September. You will receive the interview questions 1 week ahead of the interview via email to enable you to prepare.

At Global Witness, we are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We want to ensure the process is an inclusive and supportive experience.

Equality and diversity

We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.

About the Role

Our small Fundraising team has benefitted from significant investment in recent years and this maternity cover role will provide vital continuity as EIA develops and expands its network of philanthropic supporters and strategic partners. You will be joining EIA at a pivotal time, working closely with the Head of Fundraising to sustain momentum across philanthropy, support the launch of our giving circle, Nature Network, and help strengthen selected partnership opportunities that contribute to our fundraising ambitions.

The fundraising team at EIA, is responsible for raising income across trusts and statutory funders, as well as raising funds from individuals. The income raised from individuals has increased in recent years and we are investing further in this area so that we can conduct even more investigative and campaigning work to protect our planet.

The role will focus on developing and strengthening relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), inspiring supporters to give generously, and stewarding donors so they feel closely connected to EIA’s work to combat environmental crime and abuse around the world, as well as supporting partnership activity where it aligns with philanthropic giving, cultivation and long-term relationship development.

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (Maternity cover) will lead the day-to-day delivery of EIA’s philanthropy programme during the maternity cover period. This will include tailored stewardship for HNWIs, prospecting and cultivation, donor funding propositions, implementing and growing the Nature Network giving circle following its launch in September, engaging our network of ambassadors, Future Stewards, and maintaining effective systems to support growth in philanthropy. The role will also contribute to a focused partnerships pipeline, ensuring partnership activity supports philanthropic income growth and deepens engagement with EIA’s mission.

Key areas of responsibility 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Development of the existing supporter base:

• Develop and deliver a tailored stewardship programme for higher level donors.
• Establish appropriate KPIs to track progress and measure success.

Expand the donor base by acquiring new high value prospects:

• Conduct regular prospecting and cultivation to identify new potential supporters.
• Use network mapping to identify potential connections with existing stakeholders.
• Lead the development and delivery of cultivation events and exploratory meetings.

Develop donor funding propositions:

• Work with campaign teams and the wider fundraising team to develop funding propositions for HNWI and a Case for Support for the different areas of our work.

Launch and develop Nature Network and associated stewardship:

• Following the September launch of Nature Network, EIA’s giving circle, recruit new members and provide a compelling stewardship journey for supporters giving at this level.

Support aligned partnerships activity:

• Maintain and develop a focused pipeline of prospective partners where there is clear alignment with EIA’s campaigns, values and philanthropic priorities.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues to support partnership cultivation, proposal development and stewardship.
• Lead the prospecting and stewardship of our brand ambassador programme, Future Stewards, including developing a social media communications plan with the Social Media and Digital Engagement Manager

Strategy development, budgeting and campaign reporting:

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to deliver philanthropy plans during the maternity cover period and contribute to wider fundraising strategy where relevant.
• Monitor income and expenditure across philanthropy, Nature Network and relevant partnership activity to ensure they meet budget and contribute to the mid-year reforecast process.
• Produce regular income reports that monitor performance against KPIs and feed back to the Head of Fundraising and wider organisation to share successes with the EIA team.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant experience of identifying, cultivating and stewarding relationships with high value supporters and securing significant gifts.
• Considerable experience of developing and communicating high value funding propositions and writing compelling cases for support and applications.
• Strong verbal communication skills, confident in communicating effectively and passionately with supporters, team members across EIA and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent networking and presentation skills.
• Experience of planning and delivering stewardship events for HNWIs. 
• Experience of managing or supporting giving circles, membership-style donor programmes or structured supporter journeys would be advantageous.
• Experience of partnership development, corporate relationships or cross-sector collaboration, with the ability to identify opportunities that support philanthropic income growth.
• Driven to provide the very best supporter experience.
• Energetic self-starter able to work on own initiative with attention to detail.
• Dynamic and positive attitude. 
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Well-organised, able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365.
• Fully proficient in Fundraising databases (CharityCRM would be an advantage but not essential)
• Solid knowledge of Charity Law and Fundraising regulations
• Strong interest in or knowledge of wildlife trade and environmental issues
• Flexibility to work out of hours at a few events through the year.

We are looking for someone who has recent experience of case management to join our busy team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for investigating and managing fitness to practise concerns and protection of title cases from initial receipt of a case to disposal following a final hearing (or case closure/prosecution), while adhering to our Key Performance Indicators.

You will be required to actively manage and progress investigations, draft witness statements and prepare for hearings. You will be empathic, demonstrating a high level of integrity including when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is a modern, inclusive, and innovative healthcare regulator and we consider diversity to be a strength. We welcome applications from the widest possible field of candidates to help us reflect UK society.

This role reports directly to the Head of Fitness to Practise and is part of a team of eight.

We offer the flexibility to work remotely and from the London office. All staff are expected to work a minimum of one day in the office per month.

The GOsC regulates the practice of osteopathy in the UK and our overarching purpose is to help protect the public and patients, and to help ensure the highest standards in osteopathic practice.

How to apply

To learn more and apply, visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 11:30am on 15 September 2026.

Online interviews: Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2026.

The GOsC us a charity registered in England and Wales (1172749).

About the role:

Working closely with the small team at SIDA this post will promote the work of SIDA through the provision of high-quality digital communication to our members, external stakeholders and the general public, and provide logistical, digital and administrative support for a range of member events including our annual conferences.

The Communications and Events Coordinator will develop engaging content for use across SIDA’s digital platforms, including the Member Hub, and be proactive in finding new ways to share messages and reach a wider audience. The postholder is responsible for putting together, disseminating and promoting regular email newsletters.

The post will contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives, and a willingness to collaborate and work closely and flexibly with colleagues is essential.

Responsibilities

· Support the implementation of SIDA’s communications strategy

· Build digital assets to raise awareness of SIDA’s activities and services; engage the public; and promote the work of members

· Gather content, write copy, and produce engaging regular email newsletters about SIDA and the sector

· Manage and develop initiatives to grow SIDA’s Member Hub

· Maintain and deliver a social media schedule and seek opportunities to reach new audiences

· Manage and maintain the front-end of SIDA website

· Provide communications, technical and administrative support for events run by SIDA

· Assist with responding to general enquiries and correspondence from members, key stakeholders and members of the public

· Provide general digital and design support as and when required

· Any other tasks as may be reasonably required

Skills, knowledge, experience

Essential

· Excellent written communication skills and experience in producing content relevant for websites, social media, publications and leaflets across a range of audiences

· Strong attention to detail, with an ability to synthesise specialist information into clear, readable copy

· Good design skills and experience of creating engaging content using Canva

· Experience of promoting engagement on social media

· Experience maintaining and updating front-end of websites, including familiarity with WordPress or similar platforms

· Ability to work with minimal supervision and to deadlines

· Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively

· Strong administrative skills

· Commitment to the values of SIDA, and supporting the role of SIDA in working towards a decolonised, actively anti-racist approach

· Works well as part of a team

Desirable

· Relevant experience in the development and delivery of communications and campaigns strategies

· Experience of gathering and organising content for monthly newsletters, researching relevant news articles and updates across the sector

· Experience maintaining and growing online communities

· Interest or experience in global sustainable development

· Creativity - an ability to tell compelling stories using a range of formats and media, including familiarity with producing video and audio content.

· Experience of supporting in-person and hybrid events

· Experience of putting together and marketing podcasts

· Experience of using CRM and communications platforms including Beacon and Campaign Monitor

 Safeguarding Commitment

SIDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve and work with. We are a proud member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, we systematically request information from previous employers regarding any findings or pending investigations of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during employment.

We are seeking an experienced and proven Deputy Manager to lead and inspire our care teams at Dunkirk Memorial House. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of person-centred care for veterans and their families, upholding the esteemed reputation of The Royal British Legion.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract working 22.5 hour per week.
While a strong clinical background is mandatory, this senior role demands candidates who can provide substantive, quantifiable evidence of successful leadership and team management, preferable within nursing settings. We are seeking demonstrable experience in driving performance, strategic oversight and people development.
Key responsibilities will include:
As a Deputy Manager, you will be integral to the Home Management Team, contributing to strategic planning and day-to-day operations across residential, dementia, and nursing services.

- People Leadership and Performance: This is the primary focus. You will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing performance of Nurses and allied health professionals. This includes conducting clinical and management supervision, ensuring safe staffing levels, and actively driving team quality and service outcomes. Candidates must evidence the ability to lead and mentor senior staff.
- Quality and Strategic Oversight: Drive the review and development of care pathways, risk assessments, and service development plans. Your work must be supported by clear outcomes and quantifiable impact on service improvement and efficiency.
- Clinical and Operational Oversight: Deputise fully for the Registered Manager, ensuring safe, high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, and maintaining full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards.
- Statutory Compliance and Safeguarding: Take a leading role in maintaining strict adherence to all health & social care legislation (e.g., CQC, MCA/DoLS, Health & Safety). You will lead high-level investigations of safeguarding concerns, ensuring prompt and accurate documentation.

Your Background
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing).
- A Proven Track Record of Senior Management/Leadership Experience within a Care Home setting, specifically working with complex elderly care (residential, dementia, and nursing).
- Formal Leadership qualification (or commitment to achieve Level 4 L&M).
- Proven skills in clinical leadership, quality assurance, and incident investigation, evidenced at a management and strategic level.

What we offer:
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14%
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

About Dunkirk Memorial House:
Dunkirk Memorial House is a CQC rated Outstanding care home. We are proud to offer expert care, including a specialised Dementia Mews providing compassionate support for up to 30 residents. At Dunkirk Memorial House, we prioritise creating a warm and supportive community where veterans feel valued and respected.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About The Company
Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.
As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.
We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.
Visit ourCareers Pageto discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.

As People Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality HR and people support across the organisation. You will manage the day-to-day employee lifecycle, providing practical advice and guidance to managers and employees while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies.

This is a hands-on role focused on recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, and people administration. You will work closely with managers to help them build and maintain skilled, engaged teams that deliver excellent support to people with disabilities.

You will promote and uphold the values and culture of Lisieux Trust, ensuring that people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment activities.
• Prepare and place job advertisements across relevant platforms.
• Arrange interviews and support managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Complete all pre-employment checks including references, right-to-work checks, DBS applications and onboarding documentation.
• Ensure recruitment practices follow safer recruitment principles and employment legislation.
• Coordinate induction programmes for all new employees.

Employee Relations

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on people-related matters.
• Support managers with absence management, probation reviews, performance management and capability concerns.
• Coordinate disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes in line with organisational policies.
• Liaise with external HR and employment law advisors where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.

Learning and Development

• Coordinate mandatory and statutory training programmes.
• Monitor training compliance and produce reports for managers.
• Support the administration and monitoring of the Care Certificate process.
• Identify development needs and arrange learning opportunities for employees.
• Work with managers to support employee growth and career development.

Performance and Wellbeing

• Support managers in delivering effective probation reviews, supervision sessions and annual appraisals.
• Promote employee wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
• Monitor absence trends and support managers in implementing appropriate actions.
• Encourage a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

HR Administration

• Prepare contracts of employment, contract amendments and employment-related documentation.
• Ensure HR systems and personnel records remain accurate and up to date.
• Produce regular workforce reports and people-related data as required.
• Support payroll administration by providing accurate employee information.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.

Compliance

• Ensure employment practices comply with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Maintain awareness of changes in employment law and support implementation of required updates.
• Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements relating to workforce management.
• Assist with internal audits and quality assurance processes as required.

General Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for the values and behaviours of Lisieux Trust.
• Build positive and effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Participate in training and development activities relevant to the role.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required and appropriate to the position.

Operation Manager - Fitness to Practise (2 year fixed term)

The role

We're looking for Operational Managers to work in our Triage, Investigation, and Legal teams. The teams assess and investigate complaints and concerns we receive that might call a registrant's fitness to practise into question.

The Operational Manager will play a leading role in public protection by:

• Working within our statutory powers and making sure the team delivers its work on time and to a high standard, including managing workloads, following guidance and processes, and meeting quality measures
• To provide effective and inclusive management and leadership to a team by supporting their personal development and helping to develop their skills and knowledge

• Making fair, well‑reasoned decisions on operational, casework, people and resource matters.

The person

Applicants must demonstrate their previous experience of managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment and must be able to apply established policies, guidance, and procedures. You need to have excellent analytical skills and be able to produce well written decisions, which are well-reasoned and clearly explain how and why decisions are reached. You must be able to effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload and the ability to manage your own time is essential.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake and the essential skills required for the role in the job description.

Successful candidates will be required to attend face-to-face induction at the start of your role, in our Manchester office. Annual leave will not be permitted during this period, unless in exceptional circumstances and with prior approval. The current office attendance requirement is a minimum of two days per month (subject to change).

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

GMC benefits

You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, providing examples where possible.

Please note, applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.

Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.

We will let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application.

About the GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support its principles. However, please note that although we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, the Disability Confident interview scheme will not be applied for this role on this occasion.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)

Creative Support is a national provider of social care with charitable status. We are seeking a capable and highly professional PA to support our audit and governance functions.

Creative Support delivers person-centred care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. We are also a Registered Social Landlord managing around 1,000 units of supported housing. 

This role inolves the provision of all necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Company Secretary, the Internal Audit Team and the Board of Trustees.

Internal Audit & Executive Support

- Provide dedicated PA and secretarial support to the Internal Audit Team, including inbox triage, diary management, and minute-taking.

- Service the Finance & Audit and Risk Committees by gathering report submissions, distributing packs, and taking formal minutes.

- Take discreet, verbatim minutes during sensitive investigations and formal reviews.

- Log and track internal finance incidents and support the administration of the Supported Holidays process.

- Provide flexible PA cover for Executive Team members during peak periods or absences.

- Coordinate administrative tasks for working groups, co-production forums, and corporate campaign events.

 

Governance & Board Support

- Coordinate board and committee calendars, meeting logistics, catering, and virtual links.

- Collate and distribute meeting packs, maintain the online Board portal, and track attendance records.

- Track post-meeting action items and assist the Company Secretary with governance filings and compliance tracking (e.g., trustee registers, conflict of interest forms, DBS renewals).

- Assist with AGM coordination, trustee recruitment administration, and site visit logistics.

- Book travel and accommodation for trustees and senior leaders, and process expense claims promptly.

 

General & Professional Responsibilities

- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for trustees and members, triaging queries efficiently.

- Uphold strict confidentiality, data protection (GDPR), and equal opportunities policies.

- Embody Creative Support’s person-centered values in all interactions and commit to ongoing professional development.

Applicants for this role must be passionate about Creative Support’s work, values and ethos. You will have significant prior experience gained in a responsible secretarial or administrative role. Experience of working for a charity or a social care or public service organisation is desirable, but not essential. You will be proactive, professional and able to maintain confidentiality. You will be well-organised, able to prioritise work and to achieve deadlines.

You must have good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively and  coordinate the work of others. You must be helpful and responsive to requests for assistance. You will be willing to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the organisation and trustees, including attending evening meetings (1-2 evening meetings a month).

A good standard of literacy is required and you must be competent in the use of IT and online applications including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You will be conscientious and diligent in managing data and information and keeping records on behalf of the Company Secretary. You must be able to take direction and be accountable to the Company Secretary.

You must be committed to the principles of co-production as you will be expected to support the voice and active involvement of people we support in governance and quality assurance.

This job could be full time (37.5 hours) or part-time by agreement, subject to a minimum of 30 hours per week. This post is not suitable for home working. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station and with frequent buses to Manchester.

Creative Support is a welcoming and inclusive Equal Opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84516

Applications for this post must be submitted via the Creative Support website, quoting the above vacancy reference number.

Global Head of Assurance (WaterAid International)

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: London, UK or Stockholm, Sweden

In the UK, we enjoy Hybrid working: a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person

Salary:

• GBP £73,964 per annum starting salary with excellent benefits*
• SEK 52,000 – 70,000 per month with excellent benefits*

*We offer competitive, market-aligned salaries based on the grade and scope of each role. Roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, with any exceptions considered only in exceptional circumstances.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About our Leaders

A WaterAid Ready Leaderembodies WaterAid's Leading Together with PACE behaviours. Leaders who create clarity and purpose, have agility and resourcefulness and can build accountability, champion collaboration, and empower others to perform at their best. At WaterAid, leadership isn’t about title or position. It’s about action that creates positive change and impact.

About the team

WaterAid international is a separate legal entity within the WaterAid federation which has oversight of the global organisation. It comprises the Board of Trustees and a small secretariat, based in London and led by the Global Director. WAi was created to support the development of our global organisation and to facilitate global decision making, global standards and co-ordination of global activities.

It supports the members in their work to deliver our strategic aims and mission and realise our vision. WAi owns the WaterAid name and logo and is responsible for establishing WaterAid member organisations in new countries.

About the role

The Global Head of Assurance is a WaterAid Ready Leader who plays a critical role in strengthening confidence in WaterAid's governance, risk management and control environment. Responsible for developing and coordinating the global assurance framework, the role provides independent assurance to management and the WaterAid International Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of key organisational systems and controls.

Working across a complex international organisation, the postholder will bring objective insight and constructive challenge, helping to identify risks, improve processes and support effective decision-making. Through collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across the federation, they will help ensure WaterAid delivers its mission with integrity, accountability and impact.

In this role, you will;

Assurance

• Work with each Member Country and the WAi Secretariat to support the development of appropriate and proportionate assurance frameworks.
• Provide periodic updates and an annual opinion to the WAi Global Director and WAi Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management across the federation.

Audit

• Assess and support member countries in developing and strengthening the adequacy and effectiveness of audit and assurance mechanisms across the federation.
• Develop a WAi Audit Plan, informed by global risks, a global assurance framework and input from the Global Executive, for approval by the WAi Global Director and the WAi Board.

Accreditation

• Work with colleagues to deliver a rigorous and effective accreditation process, and conduct regular and ad-hoc accreditation reviews of federation Member Countries. 

Risk management

• Support the further development and embedding of the WAi risk management process.
• Promote and support best practise in risk management across the federation.

Fraud and financial crime (excluding WaterAid UK)

• Assist Member Countries with the management of cases of fraud, bribery and other financial irregularities and crimes.
• Support Member Countries in developing fraud risk assessments, advising on preventive and detective measures, and conducting fraud awareness activities.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Qualified member of a major accounting body (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) or an Internal Auditor qualification
• Comprehensive understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards and leading internal audit practices
• Experienced in managing and developing audit and assurance functions
• Experienced in working across cultures
• Practical experience of fraud investigations
• Experienced working with Microsoft applications
• Be a WaterAid Ready Leader: A proven ability to create clarity and purpose, adapt with agility and resourcefulness, build accountability, champion collaboration and empower others to perform at their best, in line with WaterAid's Leading Together with PACE behaviours.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Language skills in French, Portuguese or languages in countries where WaterAid works.
• Experience working for a charity or not-for-profit organisation
• Experience in working in an international organisation 

Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM UK time on 9 October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 19 October 2026.

How to apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Our Commitment

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

New College Worcester is a national residential school and college for children and young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired. Set in extensive grounds overlooking the Malvern Hills, NCW is a unique and rewarding place to work, making a difference to the lives of young people with a vision impairment.

We are looking for a Health & Safety Education Compliance Lead to make sure the College meets all its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations across our educational and residential provision. Working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, managers, governors and external agencies, you will champion a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement - spanning health and safety, safeguarding, policy management, risk and inspection readiness.

Your day to day duties will include

• Acting as the College's operational lead for health and safety - inspections, audits, risk assessments, accident and incident investigation (including RIDDOR) and statutory testing.
• Managing a rolling programme of policy reviews, keeping every policy compliant, current and communicated to staff, parents and students.
• Identifying, monitoring and reporting on compliance risks across the College (Single Central Record, GDPR, health and safety, safeguarding), advising SLT and reporting to Governors.
• Supporting safeguarding, including confidential records of low-level concerns and arrangements for visitors and hirers.
• Preparing for and supporting education and residential inspections, including self-evaluation and improvement planning.

To be successful in this role you will need

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in a compliance role, ideally within education or another regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK educational regulations, safeguarding, data protection (GDPR) and health and safety legislation.
• Experience of conducting audits and risk assessments against statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisation, and confident communication with staff, SLT and governors.
• A relevant compliance or legal qualification (e.g. ILM Diploma in Compliance) and familiarity with Ofsted inspections (desirable).

The benefits of working at New College Worcester include

• Working in an inspiring and rewarding place alongside our exceptional students
• The Pension Trust Pension Scheme
• Free use of the College swimming pool
• Free use of the state-of-the-art fitness facilities in our multi gym Fit4Purpose
• Continual professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Great value on-site catering facilities
• Staff wellbeing package
• New College Worcester is set in extensive grounds which overlook the Malvern Hills

This appointment is subject to two satisfactory and verified references, an Enhanced DBS Clearance and Registration, medical clearance and a three-month probationary period. Please note that the May Day Bank Holiday and Celebration Day (Saturday, end of June / beginning of July) are working days for all NCW staff.

Please note that we welcome applications by CV in the first instance, however if you are shortlisted we will need you to complete our full application form for vetting purposes.

Pro rata salary: £20,577PA - £22,099PA based on Term Time Only 3 days per week.

If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Steve Williams HR Manager

Operation Manager - Fitness to Practise (2 year fixed term)

The role

We're looking for Operational Managers to work in our Triage, Investigation, and Legal teams. The teams assess and investigate complaints and concerns we receive that might call a registrant's fitness to practise into question.

The Operational Manager will play a leading role in public protection by:

• Working within our statutory powers and making sure the team delivers its work on time and to a high standard, including managing workloads, following guidance and processes, and meeting quality measures
• To provide effective and inclusive management and leadership to a team by supporting their personal development and helping to develop their skills and knowledge

• Making fair, well‑reasoned decisions on operational, casework, people and resource matters.

The person

Applicants must demonstrate their previous experience of managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment and must be able to apply established policies, guidance, and procedures. You need to have excellent analytical skills and be able to produce well written decisions, which are well-reasoned and clearly explain how and why decisions are reached. You must be able to effectively manage and prioritise a varied workload and the ability to manage your own time is essential.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake and the essential skills required for the role in the job description.

Successful candidates will be required to attend face-to-face induction at the start of your role, in our Manchester office. Annual leave will not be permitted during this period, unless in exceptional circumstances and with prior approval. The current office attendance requirement is a minimum of two days per month (subject to change).

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

GMC benefits

You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
• Private medical insurance
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, providing examples where possible.

Please note, applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted.

Details on how to complete the application can be found in the attached guidance document.

We will let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application.

About the GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support its principles. However, please note that although we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, the Disability Confident interview scheme will not be applied for this role on this occasion.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)

Prospectus are delighted to be working with a higher education institution and supporting with the recruitment of a HR Officer role.
 
This role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis. The salary banding for this role is £31,000-£39,000 per annum (dependent on level of experience). This role is also available on a hybrid basis with travel to the office based in London.
 
Within this role, you will provide operational HR support across the organisation. You will act as a first point of contact for HR and employee relations enquiries, maintain HR records and management information, support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, assist with casework and investigations, deliver training to managers and colleagues, and contribute to HR projects, policy development and wellbeing initiatives. You will also support with HR compliance, oversee HR administration and systems.
 
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable operational HR experience within a large, multi-functional organisation. You will have experience supporting first-stage employee relations cases. You will have strong administrative and organisational skills. You will have experience using HR systems and databases. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
 
You will be confident advising on general HR matters, taking notes, and handling confidential information with discretion. You will be committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
 
Desirably, you will bepart-qualified CIPD and/or have evidence of continuous professional development within the last 12 months.
 
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
 

Finance Officer 
Salary: £25,985 per annum FTE (£20,788 per annum actual for 30 hours per week) 
Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term 
Work Pattern: Part Time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 
Location: WWT Slimbridge GL2. We can offer the opportunity for hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office).

About The Role

Do you have a strong knowledge of transactional finance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you enthusiastic about wetlands and wildlife?

WWT is looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our Transactional Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial controls, reporting deadlines and charity finance systems within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a key member of the team, you will help maintain an efficient and effective Accounts Payable and Receivable function across WWT. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure financial procedures are understood and followed, support the delivery of KPI reporting, and help us manage resources responsibly so we can focus on restoring wetlands for wildlife, people and the planet.

Key responsibilities:

• Accurately process invoices, expenses, credit card transactions, payments and refunds.
• Resolve transactional finance queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support robust financial controls and compliance with organisational procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Contribute to KPI reporting and continuous improvement of finance processes.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in accounts payable and receivable, including AP automation and P2P systems
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

This role supports WWT's Thrive ambition to become a more sustainable, effective and resilient organisation by strengthening our financial processes and controls across the charity.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information

• The position is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract for 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at Slimbridge.
• We can offer the opportunity for hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office).

Join us and use your finance skills to help create a world where wetlands thrive.

Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 
N.B. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.

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.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Finance Administrator – Job Description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer 

Direct reports: None

Location: Hybrid, at least one day per week at the Power Up North London office

Contract: Part-time (15 hours a week)

Salary: £12,000 per annum (£30,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata)

Application deadline: 18th September

Role Purpose

Power Up North London is a leading community energy organisation delivering renewable energy, energy-efficiency and retrofit projects that directly benefit community groups and public buildings. We believe communities can and must play a central role in the transition to a low-carbon future.

The Finance Administrator will support the effective financial management and integrity of Power Up North London’s financial operations. The postholder will prepare accurate financial and management information, monitor budgets, and support finance processes including cashflow management, invoicing, payments and associated controls.

Working closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Board, internal colleagues and external finance providers, the postholder will provide timely financial information and administrative support to inform decision-making, meet funder requirements and support the organisation’s sustainable growth. The postholder will report to the CEO for day-to-day management and will work with the Treasurer, who provides Board-level financial oversight.

Key responsibilities

Financial Management and Governance 

• Maintain accurate and robust financial accounts and processes.

• Support the set-up and preparation of monthly management accounts for internal and Board reporting.

• Support preparation and management of the annual budget.

• Track income and expenditure against approved budgets, identifying and explaining variances.

• Establish and maintain grant and project income and expenditure tracking against budgets.

• Prepare financial reports for funders.

Billing and Revenue Assurance 

• Ensure timely billing and effective debtor management.

• Identify and escalate site billing discrepancies.

• Support the investigation and resolution of issues to ensure accurate income collection.

Cashflow and Treasury Management

• Manage cashflow and maintain accurate forecasts.

• Reconcile bank accounts fortnightly and track cash movements.

• Monitor invoice timing and payment disbursements to support effective cashflow management.

Performance Monitoring and Financial Modelling 

• Liaise with the Asset Management Team to track solar-site and project performance against forecasts.

• Analyse income and expenditure, highlighting risks and opportunities.

• Support electricity pricing for new sites and review financial assumptions and models.

External Finance Coordination

• Work effectively with Sharenergy, Power Up North London’s outsourced finance provider.

• Liaise on accounting, reporting and financial queries, ensuring timely resolution.

• Monitor delivery against the service-level agreement.

Financial Controls 

• Ensure compliance with Power Up North London’s financial processes and controls.

• Implement and maintain controls for incoming and outgoing payments, grant management and bank reconciliations.

Funding context

This role is funded in part by a National Lottery Community Fund grant and in part through Power Up North London’s earned income from the delivery of solar, retrofit and energy advice/training projects that generate project management fees. 

Finance Administrator - Person Specification

Essential experience

• Experience in a finance or accounting role, including financial reporting and budget tracking.

• Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of management accounts.

• Experience working with external finance providers or accountants.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Strong financial and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to analyse financial data and communicate insights clearly.

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience tracking project-based finances or multi-site income models.

• Confidence using spreadsheets and financial systems.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant.

• Experience in community energy, sustainability or the not-for-profit sector.

• Familiarity with energy pricing or financial modelling.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical.

• Proactive and able to identify and resolve issues independently.

• High integrity and commitment to financial accuracy.

• Collaborative approach to working within a small team with internal and external stakeholders.

• Motivation to contribute to social and environmental impact.