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Location: Hybrid working - Part London (E14) office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £47,925 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 27 July 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager to help us build on this momentum.
Technology sits at the heart of how we deliver that mission—and we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager who can take us into our next chapter. You’ll have the autonomy to set direction, make decisions, and build an IT environment that’s robust, secure, and future‑ready.
A natural collaborator you’ll support cross organisational projects, taking the lead on all IT initiatives, alongside supporting staff to upskill across a range of IT packages.
This is the ideal role for someone who can see the big picture while happily keeping the day‑to‑day operations running smoothly.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Management of digital systems, in particular Microsoft 365
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Digital project management/rollout of digital systems
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Providing IT/digital support to multiple teams across an organisation
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Management and development of good relationships with external IT support services and suppliers
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Co-ordinating training for multiple teams, and mitigate against the risk of cyber attacks
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Involvement with management of digital systems (CRM, website)
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Cybersecurity systems and training
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Drafting IT policies/documentation
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
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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!
IT Service Desk Analyst
Salary: £30,255
Location: Remote with regular travel to Head Office in Downton, Wiltshire (minimum 1 day a week). Additional travel to UK locations within a working day is to be expected where required for the performance of duties. Absence from home overnight may be required on occasion.
Hours: Full Time, 35hrs per week
Contract: Permanent
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys solving problems, supporting people and contributing to practical service improvements in a charity with a clear purpose.
About the Role
As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you will be at the heart of the colleague technology experience, providing responsive 1st and 2nd line support and helping people get the best from the systems, devices and tools they rely on every day. You will take ownership of incidents and service requests from initial logging through to resolution or appropriate escalation, balancing technical troubleshooting with clear communication and excellent customer service.
You will support a broad range of activity including hardware, software, Microsoft 365, user access, asset management, operational projects and service improvement. The role offers the chance to build strong knowledge of our organisation, contribute to better ways of working and play an important part in keeping our people connected, productive and supported.
- Provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line support, responding to colleague incidents and service requests in line with agreed procedures and service expectations.
- Take ownership of tickets from initial logging through to resolution or appropriate escalation, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and stakeholders are kept informed.
- Support joiners, movers and leavers processes, including user accounts, access permissions, hardware, software and accurate operational records.
- Maintain and update IT documentation, knowledge articles, asset records and support information to improve consistency and first-time resolution.
- Contribute to service improvement by identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen workflows, reporting and user guidance.
- Promote secure ways of working by following information security, data protection and approval processes, and escalating potential risks or incidents promptly.
About You
Are you someone who enjoys solving technical problems, supporting colleagues and taking ownership of work through to a clear outcome? Do you communicate confidently with people at different levels of technical understanding, stay calm under pressure and take pride in providing a professional, helpful service?
If you have experience in an IT service desk or technical support environment, good working knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, and the ability to prioritise, troubleshoot and escalate appropriately, we would love to hear from you. Experience with service desk tools, Active Directory or Entra ID, hardware troubleshooting, remote support, ITIL-aligned processes or supporting geographically dispersed colleagues would be especially valuable.
About the Team
You will join a friendly, knowledgeable and collaborative IT team that is focused on delivering reliable, practical and people-centred support. We work closely with colleagues across Help for Heroes, helping them use technology confidently so they can focus on supporting the Armed Forces community.
The team values clear communication, shared knowledge, continuous improvement and a supportive approach to problem solving. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute ideas and make a visible difference to the way IT services are delivered across the charity.
In return we can offer you:
- Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
- 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
- Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
- 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
- A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 (applications may be closed early if we receive a high number of strong applications).
Interview Process: Competency-based interview, which will be held in person, on Monday 27th July 2026.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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!
Salary: £45,855 - £52,988
Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-2 days per month, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home. You are responsible for your own commuting costs).
Contract: Permanent, Full time.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: CEO
Direct reports: Finance & Operations Manager
Role summary
As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Ben Kinsella Trust has the strong operational foundations needed to maximise its impact and support continued growth. Reporting to the CEO and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across the charity's operations, governance, finance, HR and IT, ensuring the organisation operates efficiently, remains compliant and has the systems and infrastructure required to deliver its mission.
You will lead the development and continuous improvement of organisational systems, policies and processes, driving operational excellence and enabling colleagues to focus on delivering high-quality programmes, campaigns and services. Working closely with the CEO, Finance Manager, trustees and external partners, you will oversee governance, risk management, financial planning, people and culture, and digital infrastructure; ensuring the charity is well-managed, resilient and equipped for future growth.
We're looking for a proactive, organised and collaborative leader who enjoys improving how organisations work and can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. Your leadership will help ensure the Ben Kinsella Trust remains a well-governed, financially sustainable and high-performing organisation, enabling us to honour Ben's legacy and prevent knife crime through education and campaigning.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of operational systems, processes and policies to ensure the charity operates efficiently, consistently and in line with best practice.
- Oversee organisational project management, ensuring strategic projects are effectively planned, monitored and delivered on time and within budget.
- Develop and maintain effective systems for organisational planning, reporting and information flow, ensuring senior leaders and trustees have access to timely and accurate information.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process redesign, automation and the effective use of technology and digital systems.
- Provide operational leadership across the organisation, ensuring resources, systems and infrastructure effectively support programme delivery and organisational growth.
Governance
- Lead the charity's governance framework, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements, statutory obligations and internal policies.
- Maintain the organisation's policy framework, ensuring policies are regularly reviewed, updated and effectively implemented across the charity.
- Lead organisational risk management, maintaining the risk register and supporting senior leaders and trustees to identify, monitor and mitigate strategic and operational risks.
- Ensure appropriate compliance with data protection, safeguarding, health and safety, insurance and other regulatory requirements.
Finance
- Lead the charity's financial management, working closely with the CEO and Finance Manager to develop budgets, forecasts and management accounts.
- Monitor organisational income and expenditure, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support effective decision-making.
- Oversee financial controls, procurement processes and delegated authorities, ensuring robust stewardship of the charity's resources.
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts, annual budgets, audits and financial reporting for the Board of Trustees and external stakeholders.
- Develop financial systems and reporting processes that improve visibility, accountability and organisational planning.
HR & IT
- Lead the development of the charity's people infrastructure, ensuring effective HR policies, systems and processes to support employee wellbeing, performance and compliance.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management and learning and development processes, working with managers to build a high-performing and inclusive culture.
- Ensure the charity's HR systems and employee records are maintained accurately and comply with employment legislation and GDPR requirements.
- Lead the organisation's IT strategy and digital infrastructure, ensuring staff have secure, reliable and effective technology to support their work.
- Oversee cyber security, business continuity, system procurement and relationships with external IT providers, driving continual improvement in digital capability.
How to apply
Please upload a CV and Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4).
When you’re ready to apply, please use the ‘Apply’ button; we’re not able to accept emailed CVs or supporting statements.
For a chat about the role before applying, please call the charity and ask for Patrick.
We are accepting applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised.
Applications close: Monday 3rd August @ 9:30am.
For Recruiters:
This role is not currently open to recruitment agencies. We work with a small number of trusted recruitment partners where agency support is required and will contact these suppliers directly if appropriate. We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


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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!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations
· Provide operational support and cover to ensure the smooth running of the office. This includes:
o Coordinating IT issues.
o Managing office supplies: tracking office inventory, replenishing supplies when needed, and managing stock levels including stationery and branded clothing.
o Handling incoming and outgoing post, packages, and courier deliveries.
o Ensuring proper storage facilities and maintaining meeting rooms and office space.
o Liaising with office contractors and service providers to ensure the efficient functioning of the office.
o Setting up laptops, monitors, docking stations, printers, and other IT office equipment.
o Oversee office maintenance tasks, such as PAT tests, storage management, fire extinguisher checks, air-conditioning maintenance, and other ad hoc maintenance requirements.
· Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, maintaining a safe working environment in the office. This includes serving as a Health & Safety marshal, conducting regular checks like DSE tests, weekly Fire Alarm testing and monthly water testing, and conducting refresher workshops and fire evacuation practices with staff.
· Liaising with IT to ensure all new joiner IT equipment and software is set up prior to their first day.
· Completing an onboarding session about Health & Safety and IT on the new joiners' first day.
Support CEO/SMT
· Support the arrangements for full team meetings, board meetings and board away day, including room bookings, hotel arrangements, catering and coordinating invites.
Other
· Coordinate volunteers in the office, including processing their applications, conducting inductions, and organising their activities.
· Respond to and direct general office inquiries by phone or email.
· Attend Fundraising Major Events and provide administrative support.
· Help in delivery logistics of items sent out from the Back Up office to units and outreach.
The above list is not exclusive of exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonable be expected within the scope of this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
- Office administration experience and ability to work with other departments
- Good knowledge of general Health and Safety issues management
- Ability to support new starters onboarding and helping out with items delivery logistics
Desirable:
- Basic understanding of risk assessment
- Office suppliers ’contracts delivery management
- Flexible approach to working.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing groups in England. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in local areas across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as building thousands of new low-cost homes every year.
We're seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Digital, Technology & Data Analytics team within the CIO team in Wembley, working hybrid from home and the office 2 days per week.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in safeguarding our organisation against cyber threats and ensuring the resilience of our digital infrastructure.
The role:
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will support the improvement of organisational resilience by reducing the likelihood and impact of cyber incidents. Working closely with our external Security Operations Centre (SOC) provider, you will monitor security events, conduct initial triage of incidents, and contribute to the remediation of vulnerabilities across our systems, networks, applications, and data.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, investigate and respond to security events and alerts using SIEM platforms and other security tools, serving as an escalation point for complex incidents.
- Conduct in-depth investigations, threat hunting activities and root cause analysis to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Own and enhance security data ingestion, develop and maintain KQL queries, create analytics rules, and automate processes through playbooks.
- Drive vulnerability management and remediation initiatives across on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments.
- Support the administration, monitoring and optimisation of Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), ensuring effective perimeter security, threat prevention and secure remote access.
- Participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours cyber incident response.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of two years' experience in a Cyber Security Analyst or similar security-focused role.
- Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks and industry best practices.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM and security operations platforms, particularly Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR, alongside strong KQL skills.
- Proven ability to optimise log ingestion, develop analytics rules and improve asset visibility across complex environments.
- Good understanding of network security concepts, with practical experience of Palo Alto firewall technologies.
- Experience using Microsoft Intune to implement security baselines, compliance policies and Conditional Access controls.
- Experience with enterprise vulnerability management tools and a track record of driving remediation activities across infrastructure and cloud estates.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical documentation skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Data Selections & Reporting Manager - FTC
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
The Data Selections & Reporting Manager leads the data selections function in the Data and Analytics team, ensuring data selections are scheduled, developed, tested and checked, and delivered in accordance with the agreed brief and deadlines. In addition, this role includes the line management of any external agencies providing data selections services. You will be backfilling the duties of the existing Data Selections & Reporting Manager for 9 months as they are part of the project team delivering Salesforce Marketing Cloud to ARUK.
This is an exciting time to join ARUK as we are in the process of an organisation-wide change to our Digital, Data and IT processes and services. There is the opportunity to revolutionise how ARUK conducts data selections as we seek to increase the sophistication of our marketing activity and deliver an excellent supporter experience.
This role is a 9-months Fixed Term Contract
Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible for ensuring all data selections are produced in an accurate, consistent and timely fashion, in accordance with agreed data selection briefs and deadlines
· Manage the scheduling of delivering data selections to ensure there is clarity on what data selections are upcoming, to manage any potential clashes and to plan and prioritise the workload
· Effectively liaise with and delegate work to all parties carrying out data selections, including any external contract services
· Develop an excellent process and structure for delivering data selections that guarantees their consistency and accuracy
· Work with stakeholders to ensure data selection briefs are completed correctly, definitions are clarified, and the final selection meets the criteria outlined in the brief
· Work with the Data & Analytics Lead to identify insight-driven recommendations for campaign planning, and to ensure testing within data selections is valid and robust
· Attend end of campaign meetings, and lead on the presentation of results and test outcomes and feedback on process improvements
· Work with the Data & Analytics Lead to drive forward innovations in data selections, such as using propensity models to identify the right supporters to communicate with
· Continually seek to improve the data selection process with the aim of automating and streamlining to improve the accuracy of selections
· Lead on the implementation of a campaign planning process focused on driving improvement in selection results through data-informed decision-making
· Play a leading role in the planning of the calendar to manage communication activities
· Provide advice and guidance to teams on the implications of Data Protection Legislation for data selections and ensure all data selections comply with this legislation
· Work with 3rd parties to ensure the timely and secure transfer of data selection files
· Provide training and assistance to stakeholders to assist them in following the data selection process
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience of leading and developing a team of technical experts, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and driving high performance
· Extensive experience of using large relational databases and analysis packages and working with large and complex datasets
· An excellent working knowledge of SQL
· Experience of building complex queries and producing data selections from a database package or through SQL querying
· Excellent knowledge of data protection legislation and its application in marketing
· Track record of delivering high quality work
· Enthusiastic and positive approach to stakeholder management, understanding the importance of regular and clear communications
· Advanced Excel skills
· Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an eye for detail
· Ability to work on own initiative and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Collaborative approach to delivering projects
· Excellent ability to plan and organise own workload and that of the wider team’s
· Excellent verbal and written skills
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd August 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Do you have a passion for helping people improve their financial wellbeing? Are you highly motivated, organised and committed to making a positive difference to carers' lives?
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity to join our Information & Advice Service as our Carer Financial Wellbeing Coordinator. This countywide role will lead the development and delivery of financial wellbeing support for unpaid carers across West Sussex.
Carers often experience significant financial challenges because of their caring role. This post will play a key role in ensuring carers can access the information, advice and support they need to maximise their income, improve financial resilience, and make informed decisions about their finances.
The Carer Financial Wellbeing Coordinator will provide day-to-day line management and support to Welfare Benefits Advisors, oversee the quality of financial wellbeing services, and work collaboratively to develop innovative and accessible support for carers.
The role includes providing welfare benefits and financial wellbeing advice, supporting complex cases where appropriate, delivering workshops and training, developing resources, and identifying opportunities to strengthen our support offer.
You will work closely with teams across Carers Support West Sussex to ensure carers receive joined-up support and that financial wellbeing is embedded throughout our services. You will also contribute to service development, impact monitoring and continuous improvement, helping us demonstrate the difference our services make to carers across the county.
The role is a mix of remote/home working and community-based delivery, with travel across West Sussex required to attend meetings, deliver workshops and support carers and partners in local communities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Line Management: Provide day-to-day line management, supervision and support to the Welfare Benefits Advisors, including workload allocation, performance management and development.
• Information & Guidance: Deliver high-quality welfare benefits and financial wellbeing advice to carers, including complex cases where appropriate, taking a holistic approach to financial wellbeing, considering benefits, grants, financial resilience and wider income maximisation.
• Facilitate Learning: Design and deliver group sessions face-to-face in the community and online, videos, resources, workshops and information sessions for carers and deliver training and briefings for CSWS staff and volunteers to build confidence in identifying and responding to carers’ financial concerns.
• Data Recording: Maintain accurate and timely records on CSWS Client Record Management systems to support monitoring, reporting and service improvement.
• Demonstrate Impact: Use outcome-based tools to evidence impact, identify gaps in provision and support continuous service development.
• Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure carers receive timely, joined-up support.
• Governance: Work within CSWS policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, equality and diversity, and health and safety.
About You:
• Welfare Benefits
o A comprehensive and up to date working knowledge of the welfare benefit system and the latest welfare reform developments.
o Proven experience of providing in-depth welfare benefits advice, including complex cases.
• Line Management: Experience of supervising staff or strong evidence of readiness to move into a line management role.
• Facilitation: Experience of delivering group sessions workshops or training, both face-to-face and online.
• Time Management: Ability to manage competing priorities and balance leadership responsibilities with direct casework.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Able to take a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles and ensuring support for individuals navigating complex systems.
• Verbal and Written Skills: Able to negotiate, build relationships, advocate for people and write accurate, succinct records of support provided.
• IT Skills: Highly competent IT skills, including experience of using databases or CRM systems.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
Please refer to the Job Description in the Recruitment Pack to see the full list of responsibilities and person specification.
Appointments are subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service.
A local charity team of staff and volunteers, working with and for family and friend carers.



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IT Manager
Salary: £18,484 - £25,878 (pro rata); FTE (35 hrs per week): £43,131
Location: Letchworth Garden City (hybrid – office one day a week)
Part time (15 - 21 hours a week, spread over three days)
Permanent
Flexible working considered
Are you passionate about IT, and have led the maintenance and support of IT in a small/medium-sized charity or business? Are you looking for flexible working patterns? Do you want to make a genuine difference to people living with MS. If so, we’ve got a perfect role for you.
Join our friendly team
We are looking for someone with strong IT operations and cybersecurity expertise, who wants to lead our charity’s use of IT. The ideal person would have done a similar role previously and is a strong communicator and team player. You would know the right IT for an organisation of our size and help our people use it. You would know when to get hands on, when to manage suppliers, and how to provide leadership. You would relish flexible working patterns, and have a close connection to MS. You may not have all the right skills, but if this speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.
Our charity
MS Trust is a UK charity which is here to help everyone make sense of MS. We are here for everyone affected by MS, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. We're here today, tomorrow and every day after that.
The role
This role manages MS Trust’s IT stack – including setting the right strategy for IT, ensuring we have strong governance and value-for-money in our use of IT, manage IT deployment and supplier relationships, lead on cybersecurity and business resilience, encourage innovation through the use of our software platforms, and maintain all the right documentation. We are looking for that combination of IT expertise and strong people skills.
What we can offer
- Flexible working pattern.
- Hybrid working, with an expectation you are in our office in Letchworth at least one day a week.
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) per year plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service to 30 days.
- Company pension with enhanced employer contribution. Salary Sacrifice scheme available.
- Sick pay and a Death in Service benefit.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Employee assistance Programme
- Fantastic office location with free parking, local to town centre and train station. Good transport links to London and Cambridge.
- Learning and development policy to develop all staff.
- Cycle to work scheme, Volunteering day and Season ticket loans.
To find out more and apply
Please visit our website to download a job pack and application form (CVs will not be considered).
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), we appreciate your time completing the form, as this allows us to keep our recruitment process fair and neutral.
Closing date: 9am on 20 July 2026
First Interviews: 6 August 2026
We exist to give everyone living with MS the knowledge and confidence they need to feel more in control of their MS today and every day.
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Senior Head of Operations
CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DIRECTORATE: Corporate Services
LOCATION: RLSS UK HQ, Worcester/Hybrid (3 days per week at HQ)
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
DIRECT REPORTS: HR Manager, Interim Head of Compliance, Head of Business Systems and IT
SALARY: £48,000 to £52,000 per annum
ABOUT RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the national charity supporting communities of all backgrounds to enjoy water safely and be free from drowning. Our vision is to have ‘Communities free from drowning’ and our strategic framework 2025-2030 details our goals over this period.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Head of Operations will play a central leadership role within RLSS UK, ensuring the charity operates effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will lead and support the RLSS UK HR, Business Systems and IT, and Compliance departments and provide high quality decision support to senior managers on areas within this portfolio. This is a strategic and hands-on operational role overseeing key areas of the corporate services directorate.
Our current Regulatory bodies are:
- The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, Ofqual in England.
- The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment, CCEA in Northern Ireland.
- Qualifications Wales, QW in Wales.
Maintaining and exceeding the standards, policies and procedures of these bodies are essential for ensuring our Awarding Organisation and Awarding Body status with the respective Regulators, enabling us to offer regulated qualifications. We also maintain compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and the Fundraising Regulator.
Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will help manage the organisation’s systems and culture needed to support high-quality delivery across a growing water safety education charity.
The role will suit someone who thrives in dynamic organisations, enjoys problem solving and optimising systems, understanding and making sense of complexity, and is motivated by supporting teams to deliver meaningful impact and achieving the organisation’s purpose ‘To prevent drowning, so everyone can enjoy water safely’.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Organisational Leadership & Operations
- Lead and oversee day-to-day organisational operations across the HR, Business Systems and IT, and Compliance functions
- Develop and improve internal systems, processes, and operational procedures
- Support organisational planning and delivery
- Work closely with the CEO and senior managers to support organisational growth and resilience
- Contribute to organisational decision-making and leadership culture
- Attend Board meetings and committees where required, and any other such Leadership Team functions where necessary
- Build effective relations across departments to support organisational excellence
- Always demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards.
People & HR Management
- Ensure effective, legally compliant policies and procedures are in place to support the recruitment, development, and retention of a high performing workforce
- Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives that build and underpin equality, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, wellbeing, and employee engagement
- Lead on the development and presentation of recommendations for annual pay and benefits review
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development processes
- Help foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture
- Support managers with operational people-management matters
Compliance
- Ensure that standards, policies, and procedures meet and exceed the regulatory requirements set by our regulatory bodies
- Ensure compliance with RLSS UK regulators
- Oversee organisational risk management systems
- Ensure appropriate insurance, contracts, and compliance frameworks are in place
- Lead on operational health and safety systems and organisational compliance
Organisational Systems
- Support organisational budgeting and financial monitoring alongside the finance and Senior Leadership teams
- Oversee operational procurement and contract management systems
- Support implementation and optimisation of organisational systems, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and IT systems including cyber security
- Improve internal reporting and programme coordination systems
Programme & Delivery Support
- Support operational coordination across RLSS UK programmes and projects
- Help ensure teams are appropriately resourced and supported
- Improve organisational project management systems and workflows
- Support efficient collaboration across delivery teams
- Contribute to organisational development opportunities and partnerships
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- All other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme
- To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills, and/or Aptitudes
- Significant experience in operational management, organisational leadership or business management
- Experience developing and improving organisational systems and processes
- Strong understanding of HR, Compliance and organisational Risk Management, and Business Systems & IT
- Demonstrable experience supporting HR and people-management processes
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work strategically while also being comfortable with operational detail
- Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity and dependability
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines, and pick up new information and apply at pace
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and organisational software systems
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills, and/or Aptitudes
- Experience working within the charity sector
- Knowledge of charity governance and funding environments
- Experience supporting organisational growth and change management
- Familiarity with CRM systems and operational databases
- Understanding of health and safety systems
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Enjoys enabling others to succeed
- Can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery
- Is calm and adaptable in a growing organisation
- Has a positive, can-do attitude and demonstrates RLSS UK values
- Has strong emotional intelligence and leadership skills
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the post
Closing Date – 11.59pm, Thursday 23 July 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 30 July 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Healthcare Plan*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme*
- Discounts available including high street brands, entertainment, eating out and more
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company events and socials
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Should you wish to discuss the role, any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
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Join Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference.
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take operational ownership of IT infrastructure and MSP relationship management, facilities, fleet, and contracts across our organisation. This is a wide-ranging role where your work directly underpins our frontline teams’ ability to deliver life-changing support to families with seriously ill children.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have input into how Rainbow Trust manages its IT, property and facilities, and fleet - while also leading on the day-to-day operational infrastructure across the organisation, including overall responsibility for our IT infrastructure and security. The role holder will act as the primary internal point of contact for our Managed Service Provider, overseeing service delivery, SLAs, and ensuring our IT infrastructure remains secure, compliant and fit for purpose
Managing the office facilities, leases, and contracts across our head office and nine regional sites, you will lead on contract negotiation and supplier management, managing a central administration budget and project manage office moves and operational projects.
With a focus on improving the efficiency of our systems, processes and ways of working, you will also line manage our Fleet Administrator, overseeing our fleet of 80 leased vehicles and be an integral part of decision making.
This is a substantive management role with real ownership, and meaningful variety - ideal for an experienced operations professional with a sound understanding of Microsoft Administration and cyber security ready to take on a broad remit in a values-driven organisation.
What we’re looking for:
Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts, including managed IT service contracts and budgets. A qualification in cyber security or IT and experience of Microsoft administration, cyber security and MSP management is also necessary for this role.
- A systematic and effective problem solver – you are self-disciplined and analytical, and you thrive on providing solutions, delivering high standards, and are skilled in appropriately tailoring your output to a range of different stakeholders for decision-making.
- A self-disciplined multi-tasker who is able to work independently and at a fast pace to meet deadlines – you are someone who perseveres and ensures close follow-up of delegated tasks to deliver consistently high-quality work through to completion.
- A strong verbal and written communicator with a high level of attention to detail – you’re a quick decision maker, who operates well within a defined area of control, basing your decisions on policy and procedures.
- You build strong working relationships both internally and externally – you are driven to achieve results and have the ability to train and support others to make correct decisions
- You work well within established systems, standards and procedures – you are accurate, highly numerate with excellent Excel skills and make fact-based and solution orientated decisions.
Why join us?
We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:
- Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.
- Time off in Lieu.
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.
- A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.
- Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page.
More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our online Candidate Pack.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
Apply now:
To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link.
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
For a full job description and person specification please visit our website
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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As Operations and Systems Manager, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly. You will take the initiative and hold responsibility for managing projects to improve systems and working practices and provide the administrative and training support needed to enable staff to implement these.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will work across the SMK staff team of six, the board members, suppliers and occasionally our training associates maintaining great working relationships and clear lines of communication.
In this internally facing role, you will play a key part in shaping the culture at SMK and in creating an environment in which the staff team can work productively and in line with our values.
Job description
Governance
- Organise SMK’s board meetings, sub committees and strategy days, ensuring all necessary paperwork, including the CEO and Staff Report, is prepared and circulated on time.
- Take clear and concise minutes at board meetings and ensure agreed actions are followed up.
- Support the CEO and Board in ensuring complete and timely reporting to regulators such as HMRC, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.
- Keep up-to-date information on Trustees and Patrons including monitoring the conflicts of interest register.
- Support the induction and exit process for trustees and manage any Board development requirements.
Human Resources
- Ensure all current and ex staff records are up to date and stored appropriately including contracts and job descriptions.
- Support line managers by ensuring that recruitment, induction, employee development and performance management are carried out in line with SMK policies and procedures.
- Regularly review and update HR policies such as the SMK handbook, in collaboration with our external HR support, and be a point of contact for the team to raise any queries or concerns.
- Manage the Breathe HR system for all types of leave. Monitor team’s absences and be a point of contact for team wellbeing.
- Oversee the organisation of the annual Team Away days and any other team strategic planning days.
Compliance and Risk
- Ensure SMK operates in line with legal and regulatory requirements, seeking external expert support where necessary.
- Work with SMK’s CEO to ensure policies and procedures are reviewed on a regular basis.
- Work with the CEO to ensure SMK is compliant with health and safety practices, GDPR, safeguarding and stays up to date with changing regulation.
- Ensure SMK’s insurance is up-to-date and covers the correct requirements.
- Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that may affect SMK, managing a risk register to capture the risks and actions to be taken to mitigate them.
- Support staff across the organisation to complete risk assessments where necessary and take responsibility for signing these off in line with our policies.
Office Admin
- Be the first point of contact with the office landlord.
- Look after the photocopier, stationary and other office requirements.
- Be responsible for incoming / outgoing post (when in the office).
- Book meeting rooms and desks for team meetings on Mondays.
IT and Information Management
- Manage the relationship with SMK’s IT service providers.
- Support the team with IT requirements.
- Implement the IT and Cyber Security policy and regularly review and update, providing/signposting staff training where necessary.
- Take a broad overview of systems within SMK, reviewing them and ensuring that they are fit for purpose, including the CRM.
- Lead on ensuring SMK’s digital and offline files are up to date, organised, and stored correctly on SharePoint.
Finance
- Support CEO in liaising with SMK’s accountants, with day-to-day bookkeeping and account management
- Collect and file monthly Credit Card receipts and invoices and share with SMK’s accountants.
- Ensure finance policy and procedures are up to date and answer finance-related queries from the team as required.
- Complete and manage client supplier forms.
- Track the progress of the annual audit and coordinate with the appointed auditors and external accountant.
About you
Having worked in a similar role, you’ll display a proven ability to create, implement or update systems that will increase the organisation’s operational efficiency. You are organised and methodical, with an excellent eye for detail and an understanding of bigger picture joined-up systems. You are able to manage and prioritise a busy and diverse workload, with support from your line manager. You’re responsive, approachable, and will have a solid overall understanding of how organisations work at every level.
You are able to operate in a small interdependent team in the heart of the campaigning community where relationships based on trust.
Person Specification
We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people in underrepresented groups. To ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, where needed we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.
Please read more here about our commitment to solidarity, equality, diversity and inclusion on our website.
Experience. We’re interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life
Essential
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
• Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail demonstrated by excellent record keeping and information management skills.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively, maintain flexibility and take the initiative when required.
• Good financial literacy, with a working knowledge of budgets and finance systems.
• Experience of supporting charity Boards and working with trustees, preparing papers, accurate minute taking, overseeing action logs and responding to enquiries. And a working knowledge of charity governance requirements and reporting.
• Experience of leading recruitment processes including creating job packs, promotion, shortlisting and communications to applicants throughout the cycle.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and implementing organisational HR policy and procedures (HR expertise is provided by an external provider) and working with HR systems (we use Breathe HR)
• Basic training in risk management with experience of writing and implementing risk assessments.
• Good understanding of organisational health and safety requirements, including safeguarding and the knowledge and confidence of how to seek further advice and information when required.
• Experience of negotiating with and supervising third-party suppliers and contracts.
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use Microsoft Office to a high level and support others to do so.
• Experience of general administrative support including logistics, travel and events.
• Experience in CRM database management, preferably Salesforce, and a proven ability to handle and analyse data, and produce reports.
• A commitment to SMK’s mission, values and strategic objectives outlined in our strategy Change is Possible.
Desirable
- Background and/or interest in campaigning and social change
- Experience of accountancy software, preferably Quickbooks
- Experience of working in a small hybrid organisation
Your covering letter should be no more than two-pages (at a minimum font size of 11pt), and should address the following:
• Why you want the job
• How you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification
Please note that generic application cover letters do not allow us to properly assess an application and will result in the application being screened out.
We welcome the use of AI tools to support candidates in preparing their applications, for example to improve structure, clarity, or presentation. We are interested in your experiences, perspectives, and achievements, so we ask that applications remain an authentic reflection of your own skills and work. Examples should be ones you can confidently discuss.
Strengthen campaigning by championing excellence & building a connected, resilient community of changemakers fuelled by hope that change is possible.
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The Role
We are looking for an End User Services Analyst to join our IT Operations team, where you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused IT service across the Law Society. As part of a forward-facing team, you will provide both in-person and remote support to staff and visitors, ensuring the smooth operation of IT services across the organisation.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing incidents and service requests in line with agreed service levels, escalating where appropriate and ensuring timely resolution. You will support a range of hardware and software, maintain meeting room technology, and help ensure end user equipment is readily available and fit for purpose. Working within an ITIL framework, you will contribute to continuous service improvement while ensuring compliance with IT security and policy standards.
You will also manage user access across systems, including Active Directory, VPN and business applications, keep accurate records within the ITSM toolset, and support the ongoing development of the Service Desk knowledgebase. Maintaining stock levels of equipment and licensing, in collaboration with IT Procurement, will also form part of your responsibilities.
What we're looking for
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused individual with experience in a Service Desk or End User Services environment. You will have strong troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software, along with a solid understanding of ITIL processes and service management principles.
You should be comfortable managing user access, including Active Directory and VPN, and able to prioritise your workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be supporting a wide range of users with varying levels of technical understanding. A collaborative approach, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to delivering an excellent user experience will be key to success in this role.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
This role requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior End User Services Technician to join our Service Desk and End User Services team, providing high-quality IT support across the organisation. In this role, you will deliver advanced first and second-line support to around 500 users in a Microsoft 365 environment, supporting both on-site and remote colleagues.
As a senior member of the team, you will act as a key escalation point, taking ownership of complex technical issues and ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved in line with agreed service levels. You will support the day-to-day running of the service, working closely with the End User Services Manager to manage workload, monitor performance, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
The role has a strong technical focus, particularly across Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, Entra ID and Microsoft Copilot. You will also contribute to mentoring team members, improving processes, and creating and maintaining documentation to support both internal teams and end users.
What we're looking for
This is an opportunity to step into a senior role where you can make a real impact on the delivery of IT services and the overall user experience. You will work with a modern technology stack, further developing your expertise across Microsoft 365 and endpoint management, while also building your leadership and mentoring skills.
You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment that values continuous improvement and professional development, giving you the opportunity to influence how services evolve and grow within the organisation.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
This role requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
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JOB TITLE: Welfare Benefits Support and Information Officer / Advisor
ORGANISATION: Big Local Works – Charity No: 1182561
LOCATION: Big Local Works 4 Market Place, London SE16 3UQ
CONTRACT TYPE: 6-month / Fixed Term contract (Sickness Cover)
REPORTING TO: Charity Manager
General Information
Big Local Works (BLW) is a community-focused economic support and regeneration charity based in Bermondsey, South East London. We want to help create a thriving, inclusive local economy and community in which everyone can participate.
To make this happen, we maximise local people’s financial and economic wellbeing to reduce poverty and hardship, and give them support to find sustainable, active routes out of poverty, including through employment and enterprise.
We deliver our support in the community through three main services:
· Expert welfare and benefits advice and advocacy for local people experiencing poverty and hardship
· Employability Skills training and coaching to help people access ways of increasing their earned income
· Start-up and enterprise support for clients who wish to start trading on the local ‘Blue Market’
Our current Welfare Benefits Advisor is on leave of absence, so this role is temporary cover until the end of the year. We are looking for someone for an immediate start.
The role of the Welfare Benefits Support and Information officer is the relief of financial need by the provision of free advice, information, support and advocacy for Southwark Residents
Key Tasks include:
· To provide a generalist welfare benefits advice, information and casework service to clients using the services at BLW
· To provide a review of possible benefit entitlements and support clients to make claims, submit forms and applications as appropriate.
· Ensure advice service provided by BLW is effective and efficient, meets best practice and is of a consistently high quality, delivering a high level of customer care and client satisfaction.
· To provide welfare benefits support in a variety of settings i.e. drop-ins and community spaces, to provide advice and information, and welfare benefit checks to ensure individuals have accessible support.
· Help clients understand benefit decisions, represent clients who have been turned down for benefits, deal with reviews, and, where appropriate, prepare for and attend appeals tribunals.
· Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
What you need to bring:
· A good understanding of the Welfare Benefits system to deliver an advice casework service
· Good administration skills and ability to develop own caseload and prioritising work.
· Ability to use IT, Word and Excel in the provision of advice
· Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information
· Numeracy skills required to understand statistics and check calculations
· Use IT for statistical recording, record keeping and document production.
· Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
· Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.
· Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the BLW’s service.
· Abide by health and safety and safeguarding guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.
· A good understanding of- and commitment to the aims and principles of the charity and its equal opportunities policies.
· Willingness to learn and develop skills in advice topics
You will benefit from
· Holiday - FTE 25 days plus Bank Holidays so for 6 month contract at (0.4 FTE) it would be 5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
· A great working environment and culture within a small, but growing, charity dedicated to improving lives in our community
If you are passionate about supporting individuals and communities facing poverty and improving their lives, and have the skills and experience required for this role, please apply.
MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
Hours normally 9-5 pm but flexible to accommodate outreach, research and training needs
Annual salary: £12,000 for 2 days / week (£30K FTE)
DBS check essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £49,931
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 26/07/26
Interview date: w/c 03/08/26
About CARE
CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.
Why work for CARE International UK?
This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in shaping and securing CARE International UK’s cloud and enterprise infrastructure. As Lead Cloud Systems Administrator, you will help drive infrastructure modernisation, automation and operational excellence across a complex technology environment, ensuring our systems are resilient, secure and scalable. The role offers the chance to lead technical initiatives, influence strategic IT improvements and support the digital capability that enables CARE’s mission-critical work.
About you
You will be an experienced cloud infrastructure or lead systems administrator with strong hands-on expertise across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server and hybrid environments. We are looking for someone with excellent troubleshooting, automation and security skills, including experience with Entra ID, Intune, networking, backup and disaster recovery, and PowerShell scripting. You will also bring strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to mentor others and manage competing priorities. Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps, Security+ or ITIL would be advantageous.
About the role
The Lead Cloud Systems Administrator is responsible for leading the management, optimisation and security of CARE International UK’s cloud infrastructure and enterprise systems. The role focuses on maintaining highly available and secure platforms, supporting infrastructure transformation and cloud migration activity, and ensuring effective administration of core services including Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows and Linux servers, identity services, networking, backup and disaster recovery. The postholder will work closely with the IT Manager, wider IT team and key stakeholders across the organisation, while also supporting projects, change management and technical planning.
The role requires strong technical knowledge across cloud platforms, systems administration, security and infrastructure support, alongside excellent analytical and problem-solving ability. You will need to be confident managing complex environments, improving performance through automation and standardisation, and responding effectively to incidents and vulnerabilities. Success in the role will also depend on your ability to communicate clearly, lead troubleshooting, mentor junior colleagues and take a proactive, security-first approach to continuous improvement.
Right to Work in the UK
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.
Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
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Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here). In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
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Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to our HR team.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.






