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About the project
The Housing Advice Practitioner will by providing tailored advice and guidance through mainly remote online or phone support, as well as in person housing advice at a weekly housing advice surgery in the community. The role will include advocacy, coordination with legal services, workshops, and ensuring sustained support for families.
This new Information and Advice Support Service is established to a) provide a light touch swift response service for less complex housing issues; and b) develop mechanisms for the early identification of emerging housing problems.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate support worker to deliver housing advice and practical support to individuals and families. This role involves responding to enquiries, conducting housing surgeries, and running workshops to empower clients with the knowledge and skills to address their housing-related issues. The successful candidate will work with clients to identify their needs and offer tailored solutions to help them achieve sustainable housing outcomes. In this role, you will be working in partnership with community organisations and the council to coordinate tailored support for each client to address their housing issues. The objective of the programme is to provide advice and support to clients who have problems related to their housing and to improve wellbeing and awareness of tenancy rights and housing polices.
About you
You will have experience of providing housing advice and working with individuals with complex needs.You will be an enthusiastic person who has empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to working with clients and who thrives when working independently with a passion to support change.
You will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of housing policies and tenants' rights
- Experience of delivering holistic support
- Experience arranging and delivering workshops or other community events
- Good experience of working in partnerships with community and statutory organisations
- Ability to research and connect with community and statutory organisations to promote the service
- Be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches and be able work committing to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
- Have good organisational and planning skills
- To work as part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources around you effectively.
About Kineara
Kineara is a unique community interest company that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We break down barriers, provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Single Homeless Project (SHP) and Islington Council are proud to introduce St. John’s Mansions - a brand-new, purpose-built accommodation service that will provide safe, high-quality housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and facing multiple exclusion. This innovative project is backed by the GLA’s Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP) 2022–2025, and represents a bold step forward in tackling homelessness across North London. SHP are building a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking team to bring this vision to life.
St. John’s Mansions will offer 19 beautifully finished self-contained studio flats, designed to support residents in their journey from rough sleeping and emergency accommodation to independent living. With a stay of up to 24 months, residents will receive tailored, high-intensity support to help them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive independently.
The service will operate 24/7, with a welcoming reception and dedicated staff & clients spaces to enable both structured interventions and spontaneous, meaningful engagement. SHP will be working not only within Islington but in partnership with five North London boroughs - Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Westminster. This is more than just housing – it is a bridge to a better future. In this role, you’ll work closely with adults living in our accommodation, building trusting relationships and supporting them to take positive steps towards independence. Each day brings the chance to empower clients to manage their homes, connect with specialist services, and rebuild confidence, purpose and community in their lives.
About you:
- You bring experience supporting adults through change, helping them set goals, overcome challenges and build independence.
- You stay calm under pressure and respond confidently to complex or crisis situations.
- You work collaboratively with partners and colleagues to create joined-up, effective support for every client.
- You’re organised, proactive and comfortable managing your own caseload and priorities.
- You share SHP’s belief that everyone has strengths, potential and the right to a safe, fulfilling life beyond homelessness.
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 10,000 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 young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th online via Microsoft Teams
Please note there will be a second round of interviews for progressed candidates in service in Islington.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £63,491
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Location: London
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Contract Type: Fixed Term
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Contract Duration: 18 months
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Hours: Full Time
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Closing Date: 17 November 2025
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First Interview Dates: Week beginning 24 November
About the role
Join us as a People Business Partner and play a key role in shaping an engaging and supportive workplace across our Asia offices. In this role, you will partner closely with managers and teams in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and beyond, providing thoughtful guidance, reliable HR support, and strategic people solutions that help our colleagues thrive becoming the trusted advisor who connects day-to-day operational needs with bigger organisational goals, ensuring our People & Culture approach is fair, consistent, and aligned with best practice. If you are passionate about building positive working environments and enabling teams to do their best work, this is an opportunity to make real impact across a diverse, international organisation.
Meet your Manager
In this role you will be managed by Cheryl King-McDowall. Cheryl joined ClientEarth from the UK Cabinet Office, where she worked on Government Communication professional standards and major programmes including Covid Communications, UK GREAT Campaign, and the Leadership College for Government. On secondment from the Cabinet Office she led the creation of a new operating model for the House of Commons’ HR function. Prior to this, Cheryl has worked in and led HR, Policy, Communications and Operations, for over 30 years in a variety of organisations including Local Authorities, Charity, NGO, and Higher Education sectors. With a background in occupational and organisational psychology, she specialises in organisational development and effectiveness, change and business improvement.
Main Duties
- Provide strategic HR support and guidance to managers and staff, ensuring policies and procedures are well understood and applied consistently.
- Share best practices and drive consistency in HR practices across global teams.
- Support leadership meetings by delivering insights and assessing People & Culture needs proactively.
- Advise on complex employee relations issues, including performance management, conduct, capability, and grievance handling.
- Oversee our relationship with our Employer of Record (EOR) including, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of payroll processes in line with legal and organisational requirements.
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
Role requirements
- Previous experience working in a HR role in South East Asia (particularly Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia) with in-depth understanding of local employment laws in at least one of these countries (essential).
- CIPD qualified (Assoc & above) or equivalent work experience (essential)
- Experience of working with Employer of Record providers (essential)
- Strong understanding of HR systems, processes, and best practices. (essential)
- Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English (essential)
- Effective interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively (essential)
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our equity, diversity and inclusion journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Payroll Administrator to play a pivotal role in our Management Accounts service in London.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role involves supporting the Payroll Manager in preparing the monthly payroll on schedule, handling additional payments and deductions, and stepping in to run payroll processing when needed. Responsibilities also include monitoring expense claims to ensure they are properly documented, advising staff and managers on payroll and timesheet issues, ensuring timely completion of timesheets across the organization, and performing other duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
The ideal candidate should possess strong IT skills, particularly in payroll systems and Microsoft Office, along with excellent organisational abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication is essential. The role requires experience with electronic payroll systems, including handling standard, variable, and irregular payments like expenses. A solid understanding of PAYE, NIC, pension schemes, and auto-enrolment regulations is crucial, as is the ability to address safeguarding issues appropriately.
When will I be working?
You will be working Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.18pm.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The essentials …
- Full-time (Monday – Friday), permanent
- £37,000 - £40,000 (based on experience)
- Hybrid working, typically two or three days per week in the office but may vary depending on workload. Some out of hours working may be required, with time in lieu offered.
This is an exciting role helping to bring one of our most successful innovations of recent years to the next level. You will take the lead on management of the Training Course programme from inception to completion, working within a friendly and dynamic events team. With help from our Training Course Committee and others you will secure a pipeline of repeat courses, lead the process of developing and commissioning new courses, work closely with convenors and trainers to bring courses to fruition, develop relationships with big customers and work with marketing colleagues to promote courses, organise the delivery of the courses and ensure customers are delighted with the outcome.
Who are we?
Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world and a world-leading communicator of geoscience – through training, conferences, publishing, library and information services, education activities, and engaging the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
We have a membership of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.
Overview of Training Courses
In 2021, the Geological Society embarked on a journey by introducing its highly anticipated training courses, following a successful trial in 2020. Since then, these courses have become a cornerstone of knowledge dissemination within the geological community, covering a spectrum of topics, and have experienced a surge in participation. This widespread interest reflects the industry's recognition of the invaluable insights and skills that can be gained from these training programs taught by experts in the field.
Training courses have become a beacon of excellence within the geological community. Their success, marked by increasing participation and the positive impact on professional development, reaffirms the Society's dedication to advancing knowledge of geoscience and fostering a community of skilled and knowledgeable practitioners. They have also become an important part of our financial strategy; the continued growth of our training course income will help the Society continue to thrive.
Our training courses are mostly online and delivered by subject matter experts.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Take overall responsibility within the Events Team for our Training Courses programme, from promotion to delivery, and achieving our net income targets.
- Develop effective working relationships with society stakeholders, events team, Training Course Committee, Professional Committee, Chartership Officer and wider teams at the society including Publishing House to maximise opportunities for courses.
- Lead on Training Course Committee meetings creating agendas and keeping members regularly informed.
- Report on key areas in the Professional Committee meeting.
- Successfully meet annual sales target for Training courses providing regular feedback on performance to Head of Events and Training Course Committee.
- Work closely with our Marketing Executive to prepare detailed marketing plans and high-quality campaign content for promoting courses to delegates.
- Total end to end management of course speakers, ensuring these relationships are nurtured and all documentation is processed promptly and accurately.
- Ensure that all courses are accessible and organised to Society standards.
Personal qualities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collaborative working across the Society
- Self-motivated, proactive, with the confidence to act independently and with a flexible approach
- A commitment to personal development and learning
- Leadership qualities.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, prioritising work accordingly
- Positivity and enthusiasm
- Commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, reflecting the Society’s obligations as an equal opportunities’ employer
ESSENTIAL
- Proven experience of managing multiple deadlines and delivering work and projects to schedule and budget.
- Experience of events and/or project management
- Budget experience
- Commercial awareness and an ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
- High level of IT literacy
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent and demonstrable influencing, negotiating and relationship-building skills.
- A willingness to embrace innovation and new ways of working.
DESIRABLE
- Experience of adult education or training courses management
- Degree level education
- Familiarity with scientific and/or technical disciplines
- Proven ability to engage with complex subjects
- Experience of working for a learned or professional society (or other charitable organisation with trustees, committees and volunteers)
A bit about us …
The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just circa 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.
As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
- Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
- Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
- Discounts and recognitions scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
- Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
- Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff
The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
How to apply …
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button above to be taken through to our recruitment page.
As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:
- Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter.
- State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
- Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.
First round interviews will take place remotely. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
- Deadline for applications: Monday 24 November 12 pm
- Interviews: Early December
- Job start date: As soon as possible
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Waking Night Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Highbury Grove Recovery House in London.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role centres on ensuring the safety, security, and wellbeing of service users and the building during night hours, while delivering person-centred support. Key responsibilities include co-producing risk assessments, crisis and safety plans with service users and professionals, providing tailored support around health, wellbeing, substance misuse, and mental health relapses, and assisting individuals to achieve positive outcomes. Alongside crisis management and reporting, the role also involves caretaking and housing management duties such as flat checks, health and safety monitoring, CCTV supervision, emergency alarm checks, nightly cleaning tasks, and regular building patrols to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
This role requires demonstrable experience in supporting people with mental health and complex needs, ideally including those with substance misuse issues, alongside a strong understanding of recovery approaches, co-production, and the wider legislation relevant to mental health crises such as welfare reform, the Care Act, and housing pathways. The candidate must be able to engage service users in assessments, co-produce and review support and safety plans, and deliver activities that reduce anxiety, build confidence and self-esteem, and promote a self-defined recovery journey. They should be motivated to maintain high standards in often unpredictable or challenging circumstances, have strong IT skills including MS Office and case management systems, and possess knowledge of building safety and basic repair issues. Flexibility is essential, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, alongside the capability to handle and record financial transactions accurately, all supported by excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Coxley House Registered Care Home in London.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Support Worker, make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex health and support needs. You'll manage a small caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager, working collaboratively with carers and professionals to promote independence, wellbeing, and personal growth.
In this hands-on role, you'll deliver day-to-day care, assist with activities and appointments, support medication management, and contribute to care planning. You'll help maintain a safe and welcoming environment, encourage social connections, and champion a strengths-based approach. Full training, including a QCF qualification, will be provided to support your development.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
We're seeking compassionate and committed individuals with a strong understanding of mental health and a proactive approach to supporting service users. You'll be confident in recognising signs of declining wellbeing and taking appropriate action, while promoting independence and dignity in everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
You'll need to be flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, and willing to travel across Hestia services. Strong communication, basic IT skills, and a working knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity principles are essential. Most importantly, you'll be driven by a person-centred approach that puts service users at the heart of everything you do.
When will I be working?
You will be working 35.58 hours a week on a rolling rota, including evenings and weekends.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
Believe in People?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Opiate Recovery Coordinator to join our team who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. The role will also involve covering GP Shared Care within Camden, having a mixed caseload
This is a full time office based role
Location: Kilburn
Hours: full time, 37.5 per week
Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: £4133.14 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
- Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.
- Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.
- Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.
- Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
About You:
- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.
- Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
- Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
- Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
- Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
- Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.
Please reflect the attached Job Description and Person Specifications in your application.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)
Closing Date
23/11/2025
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector dedicated to eliminating the global vision crisis. A global network spread across 100+ countries, of the most brilliant and committed non-profits, philanthropists, public and private organisations. We are seeking someone to be a part of our journey and help us achieve our goals. We are a small charity with a supportive can-do attitude. We are informal but professional and work flexibly. This role offers a real opportunity for someone to contribute our development and progress towards our goals.
The successful candidate will be central to providing a first class governance service to the IAPB board and it’s committees, whilst working across the organisation to ensure all operations are managed in a timely and efficient manner.
Governance
· Provide administrative support to the Board and sub-committees, including scheduling meetings (including annual AGM), supporting the CEO and Deputy CEO in drafting agendas, preparing, collating and distributing papers, and minuting meetings.
· Acting as the key point of contact for members of the Board.
· With the CEO and Deputy CEO, track key deliverables and action points and follow up on outstanding items.
· Assisting with the election, appointment and reappointment processes for board and committee members.
· Manage trustee onboarding, training, and compliance requirements.
· Maintain board records and listings.
· Supporting the Deputy CEO to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Operations
· Assist in the daily management of IAPB operations, including correspondence, scheduling and record-keeping.
· Maintaining efficient administration systems and databases.
· Help coordinate internal meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
· Office management administration
· Support to IT and HR as needed.
· Compliance with data protection and health and safety policies.
· Provide support to all other departments as necessary.
· Other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
General
· To respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues those with whom we come into contact, ensuring that equal opportunity principles are always applied.
· To be an ambassador for IAPB and demonstrate IAPB organisational behaviours – Ambitious, Collaborative, Inclusive and Strategic.
Skills & experience
· Previous experience in governance administration is desirable but not essential, however a strong interest in this field is required.
· The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
· This position requires a tech-savvy person (Microsoft Office etc) with administrative maturity and the ability to operate autonomously.
· Excellent minute-taking skills coupled with excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work flexibly in response to changing priorities.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, including the confidence and ability to deal with senior stakeholders.
· The ability to deal with competing priorities whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
· A collaborative approach.
· Commitment to the values and behaviours of IAPB.
Other Information
· Benefits include 30 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), pro rata for part time employees
· Pension scheme – 10% Employer contribution, no minimum employee contribution
· Group life assurance
· Hybrid working
· Flexible working
· Employee Assistance Provider
· Various family friendly policies
· We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
IAPB is the premier eye health body which brings together a unique network of members and membership bodies from across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Title: Welfare and Housing Adviser
Responsible to: Advice Services Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,000 to £34,000 FT (depending on experience and qualifications)
Based: Haringey borough (outreach venues including Hornsey, N8 9LP), Willesden, NW10 2JR + other locations if required
Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)
Please Note: DBS check will be required
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? Do you have a passion for advocating for vulnerable people, helping clients access their welfare entitlements and fighting homelessness? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to take the next step in your career by joining the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as our Welfare and Housing Adviser for Haringey borough.
BIAS’s welfare and housing advice service supports members of the local Irish community and beyond with a range of complex issues, including disability benefits, pensions, Universal Credit, Irish passports, homelessness, rehousing, tenancy sustainment and disrepair. We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic person who has a background or demonstrable interest in advice, welfare or housing to join our friendly advice team. Your role will involve contributing to the establishment, expansion and day-to-day running of BIAS’s advice service in Haringey borough, providing specialist advice on welfare and housing via one-to-one client appointments, completing casework and advocating for positive outcomes for your clients.
You will need to have strong people skills and the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues, clients and partners, an aptitude for working independently, excellent organisational skills and the ability to digest complex briefs. You will be required to manage an active caseload, ensuring that cases are appropriately actioned and recorded and that deadlines are met. You will work with the Advice Services Manager to build and develop the new advice service in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal client base.
If you don’t yet have all the knowledge or experience required, please consider applying as we are willing to consider appointing the right candidate in a training and development role.
KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES
- Providing appropriate advice, information and practical help to clients via in-person appointments, outreach visits, telephone, letter or email. Where necessary, advocating on behalf of clients in the appropriate forums.
- Ensuring that all casework records are kept up to date and completed clearly and effectively.
- Contributing to monitoring service delivery and recording client outcomes.
- Maintaining a good knowledge of other available services, and signposting or referring clients as needed.
- Participating in regular team file reviews and supervision sessions, and contributing to maintaining BIAS’s high-quality service in line with Advice Quality Standard (AQS) requirements.
- Engaging positively and constructively with other service providers, including local authorities and housing providers, to maintain partnerships.
- Staying up to date with developments in welfare benefits and housing legislation and identifying opportunities to effect positive policy change, together with the Advice Services Manager.
These are the basic duties required of the Welfare and Housing Adviser. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based in our advice venues in Haringey[1], with some presence required at our main office in Willesden and some options for flexible working (i.e. one or two days per week).
[1] BIAS is currently running its Haringey advice services from the Hornsey Vale Community Centre, with plans to expand into additional venues in the borough later in 2025.
ABOUT BIAS
BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our active ageing clubs and our Be-a-Friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for further expansion and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role, as detailed in the person specification.
The deadline for applications is 3rd December 2025 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Customer Coordinator
Job reference: REQ004549
Fixed term for 12 months
£25,563.66 per year
London E15 2GW
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
At Scope, we believe in transforming attitudes, closing the disability employment gap, and ending the disability price tag. As part of our strategy for an Equal Future, we’re recruiting a Customer Coordinator to help us deliver outstanding customer service on our Support to Work service.
If you’re passionate about helping people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have experience using (customer Relationship Management system (CRM) and call handling systems, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Full time (35 hours a week)
Fixed term for 12 months
Location: Working at Scope's London office (Here East, London, E15 2GW) with flexible working options available.
The role
As a Customer Coordinator, you’ll be a confident communicator as the first point of contact for our customers, ensuring their journey with Scope is smooth, supportive, and person-centred.
In this dynamic role, you will:
· Provide telephone-based support with professionalism and empathy
· Manage customer journeys, book appointments, and track progress
· Log all customer interactions accurately using our CRM system
· Support the updating of our job board
· Support the delivery of services and products across Scope
· Assist with administrative tasks including diary management and data entry
About you
You will have:
· A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service, especially over the phone
· Experience of content management systems, such as Kontent AI
· Experience using CRM (ideally Microsoft d365) and call handling systems
· Strong communication and relationship-building skills
· Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
· A flexible, organised, and proactive approach
A commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous learning, then we would love to hear from you.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, values diversity, and wants to be part of a team making a difference every day.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please visit our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
Application closing date - 14/11/2025
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We’re seeking an innovative Finance Officer to support our work and
build a strong internal resources team. If you enjoy looking for better ways of working, process improvement and
the challenge of integrating emerging technology into everyday finance, this may be the role for you. You will work closely with the Secretariat, providing cross-cover support, facilitating our teams to deliver our Impact goals, strengthen locally led action, and help shape our global positioning for children and families.
If you’re an innovative, pro-active, finance professional we’d love to hear
from you!
Location: Remote, home based within the UK
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 24.5 / 0.7 FTE (flex up to 0.8 FTE per week)
Grade: C
Reporting to: International Finance Manager
Line manager for: N/A
Job Purpose:
This role sits within Family for Every Child’s (Family) Sustainability team, providing comprehensive support for all aspects of financial management. The Finance Officer will work closely with the Secretariat, providing a central support function for the Sustainability, Impact, and Innovation teams. This role will support the International Finance Manager (IFM) in building an internal finance function and will work with Family’s outsourced financial service provider in the UK to transition support in-house, ensuring efficient income and expenditure processing, reconciliation and reporting.
This role includes study support to become a qualified accountant (ACCA) with the potential for role development linked to successful exam progression. Family offers a study leave policy of 10 days over a rolling 12 month period (pro rata for part time staff).
Scope and Limits of Authority:
The post holder is expected to organise their own day-to-day activities according to the overall priorities and timescales set, and to exercise sound judgement in many critical decision-making areas.
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Purchase delegation of £1,000; invoice approval delegation of £2,000
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This role does not have budgetary or line management responsibility
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Processing of personal and confidential data
Key Responsibilities:
Finance administration
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Principal point of contact for staff and suppliers (purchasing, expenses and payments).
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Managing and organising the finance inbox, ensuring queries are answered in a timely manner and ensuring good supplier relations are maintained.
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Processing all invoices and expenses onto the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and allocation of costs.
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Preparation of domestic and international payment runs, ensuring international payments are compliant with local requirements and following up on any issues.
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Working closely with the Programme Officer to track the status of grants and ensure outgoing payments are received.
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Managing the prepaid cash cards and monthly sign off of spend, supporting staff with purchases and expenses, checking and updating expense claims prior to processing of payment.
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Bank reconciliations, monitoring bank activity, ensuring invoices/expenses paid by direct debit are processed and approved as required, maintaining supplier details up to date.
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Preparation of monthly journal entries for review and approval by the IFM.
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Acting as the main point of contact for staff to provide guidance on all operational financial policies and procedures.
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Leading on continuous improvement to operational finance processes, including the use of AI technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Payroll
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Preparation of monthly UK payroll. Working closely with the HR Officer to ensure all adjustments are processed.
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Preparation of monthly UK pension submissions within the required deadline.
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Processing all pension changes, including auto-enrolment and adjustments to contributions.
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Checking calculations for EOR and international payrolls.
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Preparation of monthly payroll allocation journals for review and approval by the IFM.
Financial budgeting and reporting
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Supporting and coordinating the budgeting process with the International Finance Manager and budget holders, updating the budget templates and checking the draft budget for accuracy and completeness.
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Supporting the production of monthly and quarterly financial reports and cash flows, reviewing trial balances prior to accounts consolidation, carrying out income reconciliation review by the International Finance Manager, and completing sample checks of the financial reports.
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Supporting the preparation of the accounts for the annual audit and financial report
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Supporting the Impact team by reviewing project budgets, re-forecasts and financial reports prepared by members
Income processing and reporting
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Carrying out the income reconciliation between the Bank and Salesforce, working with the Database Officer and Analytics & Process Officer to ensure the necessary adjustments to the database are made.
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Ensuring income recognition is in line with accounting standards and preparing and uploading draft journals for recognition of income to Xero.
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Preparing and completing HMRC Gift Aid submission files, monitoring the Gift Aid debtor balance and receipts from HMRC
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Assisting the IG Finance Manager in administering and reporting on legacy income
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Carrying out financial analysis and reports as needed for donor reporting, forecasting and financial modeling.
Cross Cover support
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HR: Managing the monthly payroll process with the outsourced provider including provision of data, and checking reports and calculations, for UK payroll and all international payrolls
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HR: Maintaining day to day liaison with line managers and any outsourced payroll and employment providers (EOR).
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Fundraising: Assisting the Supporter Care team with income processing, including regular payment processes
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Impact: Assisting the Programme Officer with purchase orders and grant management as needed to cover periods of leave and heavier workloads (i.e. during events, etc…)
Self management
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Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and an innovative approach, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment
Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required to support effective financial support across the Secretariat and wider Alliance.
The Key Responsibilities above set out the priorities for this role which will shift and develop to respond to the evolving nature of Family.
Family for Every Child is evolving and in order to support the Alliance the role of the Secretariat has to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the members. This has an impact on each and every role within the Secretariat, therefore flexibility is key and the ability to respond to change, shift responsibilities and work collaboratively underlies the approach all staff need to take.
Person Specification:
Education, qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
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Proven experience of working within a finance function.
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Working knowledge of UK accounting standards, bookkeeping and finance administration
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Advanced IT literacy, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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Experience of using accounting software, ideally Xero with ezzybills and ApprovalMax
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Excellent numeracy and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Confident use of fundraising databases and/or customer relationship management systems
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Willingness to undertake professional qualification in accounting (ACCA).
Desirable
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Qualified AAT level 3, HNC or equivalent bookkeeping/finance experience
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Experience of working remotely or with remote-working colleagues and of working as part of an international team across different timezones.
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Experience of working within a network organisation.
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Experience of working in a multicultural setting
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Experience of working with Google Apps
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Knowledge of Charity SORP, Power BI, Salesforce
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Payroll qualified or ability to take on payroll training.
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Willingness to explore the use of AI and other technologies to improve and enhance the finance function.
Skills and personal attributes
Role specific skills
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High standard of numeracy and analytical skills
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a high volume of work and meet deadlines.
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Excellent reconciliation skills, with a systematic and rigorous approach
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Quick and accurate keyboard skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure
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Ability to manage delays and solve problems
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Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in relation to a range of information
The following skills and personal attributes are expected of all staff
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Flexible and adaptable; willing to contribute to other streams of work and across teams
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Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and a ‘can do’ mentality, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment.
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Highly skilled communicator, in different formats, capable of working across languages and cultures with a high level of fluency in English (using translation and interpretation support as relevant)
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Flexibility to work outside typical working hours and days and across time zones
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Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks
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Competent IT proficiency across a range of packages, able to learn quickly and troubleshoot problems independently
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Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision, working both as part of a team and as an individual
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Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is appreciated to broaden the range of language skills within the Secretariat
Travel
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Limited to annual team planning day (UK)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are delighted to be working with a children’s charity and supporting with the recruitment of a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer role.
This is a permanent role and available on a full-time basis, part-time working will be considered (4 days a week). This is a remote role, where the postholder will be based in Wales. The salary for the role is £34,000 per annum.
The charity is seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to lead their policy and advocacy work in Wales.
In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of policy positions and public affairs strategies specific to Wales, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. You will monitor and analyse political, legislative, and policy developments, providing timely insights and strategic recommendations to senior leaders. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with Welsh Government officials, Members of the Senedd, local authorities, and other key stakeholders, while representing the organisation at external meetings, events, and consultations as a senior spokesperson in Wales. You will also be responsible for producing high-quality policy briefings, consultation responses, and position papers, and for coordinating cross-organisational input into Welsh Government consultations and Senedd inquiries.
You will develop and deliver campaigns to influence public policy and raise awareness of key issues in Wales, supporting the creation of evidence-based policy through research, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with partners. You will work closely with communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across media, campaigns, and engagement activities. You will provide expert advice to senior leaders on Welsh policy and political engagement, contributing to strategic planning, reporting, and evaluation. Additionally, you will represent the organisation in Welsh policy forums, coalitions, and working groups to enhance influence and build strong alliances.
To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to a wide range of audiences. You will be skilled at building and sustaining effective relationships and experienced in managing people where required.
You will have proven experience of influencing policy in Wales, including engaging with policymakers, politicians, and partner organisations, and a strong understanding of the Welsh political landscape and the social justice challenges affecting children and young people.
You will be politically astute, with experience in policy and public affairs, including lobbying at national and local levels. You will have experience representing an organisation at senior political levels and working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will have strong analytical skills, able to use both qualitative and quantitative evidence to inform decision-making, alongside excellent IT, project management, and prioritisation skills. You will also be able to work proactively and independently with minimal guidance.
Desirable skills include proficiency in Welsh and experience working within or alongside the third sector, public sector, or advocacy organisations in Wales.
We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
Job Title: Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)
Location: The Gaia Centre, Lambeth
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
The independent gender violence advocate will work closely with victims of gender-based violence from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children.
The role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies to recognise, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based violence). The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options.
You will work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal, and practical options that might increase their safety.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 26 November 2025
Interview Date: 4 and 5 December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Crisis Alternative Service in Havering.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are seeking a dedicated worker to manage a caseload of clients needing early intervention or prevention support with their mental health. The role involves delivering group activities and programmes, co-producing support with service users, and empowering them to engage effectively with professionals and community services. You will help develop peer support networks, monitor wellbeing and safety, and ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed. The post requires flexibility, teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and timely completion of referrals, assessments, and reviews. You will also support colleagues, contribute to the smooth running of the service, and take part in regular supervision and professional development.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
We are seeking someone with proven experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis, with strong knowledge of mental health conditions, recovery approaches, and relevant legislation. The role requires excellent communication, partnership-building, and case management skills, alongside the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to support new staff or volunteers. You should have experience in planning and delivering initiatives such as groups, events, or volunteer programmes, as well as strong organisational, IT, and administrative skills. A solid understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and local recovery services is essential, along with the confidence to represent the organisation externally and manage work effectively under pressure.
When will I be working?
You will be required to work between 5:00pm – 10:00pm on weekdays and 2:00pm – 10:00pm on weekends. Hours are scheduled on a rolling rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.