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This full-time role focuses on children and families, leading the development and delivery of our Creative Outreach Programme and supporting all child and beneficiary engagement. The successful applicant will also help develop and expand our Arts Hub activities; working closely with young people, freelance creatives, and our small, dedicated team to offer meaningful, high-quality creative experiences.

Candidates should be:

· A confident drama teacher/facilitator

· Enthusiastic and passionate about engaging children in arts activities

· Highly motivated, organised and efficient

· A good team player with an ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds

The Children’s Programme Lead is responsible for:

· Developing and delivering our Creative Outreach Programme for children aged 7+

· Supporting all child and beneficiary engagement at Scene & Heard

· Developing new activities under our Arts Hub initiative

· Collaborating with freelance artists and facilitators to co-deliver workshops

· Safeguarding and monitoring child wellbeing during all activities

· Representing Scene & Heard with families, schools, and external partners

· Leading on impact measurement and reporting for children’s programmes

· Supporting our wider creative and organisational work as part of a small, integrated team

· Working evenings/weekends as required for courses, productions and events

The Children’s Programme Lead reports to the CEO & Artistic Director and collaborates closely with all members of the staff team.

To reflect and celebrate the rich variety of heritages, backgrounds, and orientations represented in London and beyond, we strive to build and maintain a staff team and volunteer base that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

Location: Remote with requirement to attend some in-person meetings within London
Contract: Fixed-term (18 weeks), Full-time (35 hours/week) 

Salary: £13.85 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term, 18 weeks
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Equivalent Annual Salary: £25,207
Total for Contract Duration: £8,715.30 (gross) 

Do you have a passion for heritage, communities and education? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, make a real impact, and be part of a project that brings history to life for young people? 

The Square Mile Churches Intern will work with key members of the project team to assist with the development of a trial education activity for secondary schools in the areas surrounding the city. The postholder will assist in scoping and developing a brief to identify Square Mile church location options for a future Education Resource Centre. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Support Trial Activities – Help plan, deliver, and evaluate two pilot education walks for secondary schools, including content creation, volunteer coordination, and materials preparation.
• Curriculum Alignment – Ensure trial activities align with key stage levels and national curriculum requirements.
• Research and Analysis – Conduct desk research on education provision, competitor offerings, and potential audiences to inform project development.
• Development of Education Centre Brief – Contribute to creating a proposal for a future Education Resource Centre, including potential locations and next steps for delivery.

Who We’re Looking For: 

Essential 

• Education – Undergraduate degree (completed or near completion).
• Communication Skills – Experience engaging with people from a range of ages and backgrounds.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Values & Eligibility – Empathy with the Church of England’s mission and values, and the right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Why Apply? 

• Gain Real Experience – Build hands-on skills in project coordination, education planning, and content development with a supportive team.
• Make an Impact – Help create an exciting new schools programme that connects young people with London’s heritage.
• Work with a Respected Organisation – Be part of the Diocese of London’s dynamic work in heritage, education, and community engagement.

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply: 

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions. 

Interviews  

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th May 

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF.

We are looking for a talented Communications Assistant with organisational, people and coordination skills to join a busy and varied directorate in a professional membership organisation. 

The Communications Assistant will be an integral role in the communications directorate, supporting the Director and teams to deliver on ambitious objectives. We’re looking for an organised self-starter with good writing skills, who can turn their hand to event organisation, support with our publications and a variety of communications tasks, as well as offering support to the Communications Director and Heads of Teams. 

You’ll be calm, have good administrative skills, adept at plate spinning and able to manage a varied workload, whilst learning huge amounts about communications and customer engagement. You will have demonstratable knowledge, interest, or experience of working within a Communications team, and have strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to effectively plan and manage your own time. 

What you’ll do

• Provide admin and communications support to our flagship publications, 
• Work on our annual censuses, including data verification and stakeholder engagement
• Support with branding and corporate communications activity
• Help to coordinate and deliver events
• Draft and deliver a range of communications, from website content to briefings.
• Deliver administrative support across the directorate
• Provide excellent customer service to Fellows and members. 

What you’ll need

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience or interest of working within a Communications team
• Ability to manage databases, organise meetings effectively and support administratively
• Ability to multitask in a multi-faceted role
• An understanding of how to support senior executives effectively
• Good writing and communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Flexible and self-motivated 
• Able to manage a varied workload 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for a talented Designer to help shape our visual identity and communicate our campaigns effectively, with a strong commitment to equality, justice, and worker empowerment.

As a Designer at PCS, you will play a key role in developing high-quality compelling content that engages, informs, and inspires our members and the wider public. You'll work across print and digital platforms, creating impactful designs that support our campaigns, events, and communications.

Salary and Location

• Band 3, London Spine points 33-29
• Starting salary: £43,715 p.a. rising to £48,846 p.a. in annual increments
• PCS Clapham

Successful candidates for the post of Designer will be able to demonstrate:

• A strong portfolio showcasing a mix of digital, print design and marketing materials, created within brand guidelines
• Experience of working collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion, meeting deadlines and budget requirements
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and a working knowledge of Premiere Pro and Microsoft 365 applications. An understanding of HTML/CSS fundamentals would be an advantage
• Knowledge of design trends and developments

The main duties of the Designer role include:

• Creating compelling graphics for campaigns, reports, newsletters, social media, websites, videos and event materials
• Helping to maintain a strong, consistent visual identity across all union communications
• Creating infographics and data visualisations to simplify complex information
• Contributing to PCS's social media work

Closing date: at 12 midday on Wednesday 14 May 2025

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Wednesday 28 May 2025

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION: DESIGNER

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Grade: Band 3, London

Salary

Spine points 33 29

Starting salary £43,715 p.a. rising to £48,846 p.a.

Location: PCS Clapham

Purpose of the job:

To assist in maximising the potential for union growth, development and success through managing and supporting the work of the department/unit, in line with PCS policy and our ethos as an organising union.

To create design solutions to PCS staff, members and reps, that align with the unions brand guidelines, standards and objectives.

Responsible to: Band 4, line manager

Responsible for: N/A

Contacts

External:

Freelancers, photographers, printers and suppliers, PCS reps and members.

Internal:

PCS staff and officials, Bargaining, Organising, Campaigning, Support Services, Balloting, Print & Distribution, Digital and other internal departments.

Main duties and responsibilities

1.Design

• Conceive, develop and create compelling graphics for campaigns, reports, newsletters, social media, websites, videos and event materials
• Help maintain a strong, consistent visual identity across all union communications
• Work collaboratively with others to design and deliver inclusive and accessible content that meet the needs of all users
• Create infographics and data visualisations to simplify complex information
• Execute multiple design projects from concept to completion, meeting deadlines and budget requirements
• Prepare artwork, reports and other documents for print production and digital use
• Stay up-to-date with design trends and industry best practices
• Ensure all photography and illustration reflects PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy
• Work with colleagues across PCS to ensure timely planning of communications work ahead of key events, ballots, etc
• Work with the Technology Services and Communications Team to help deliver effective digital communications
• Contribute to project-based work
• Contribute to PCS's social media work

2.Training and support

• Advise staff members and lay reps in the effective use of design in communications
• Develop good working relationships with staff and reps to ensure that the unions communications are effective
• Advise PCS staff and other contributors about effective design strategies relevant to their specific needs

3.People Management (where appropriate)

• Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
• Proactively promote diversity issues in line with the wider PCS approach
• Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
• Deputise for line manager when required

4.Team Working

• Proactively promote team working
• Actively participate in team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
• Provide support to team members

5.General

• At all times implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy adhering to the PCS Values
• Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
• Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
• In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
• Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
• Such other duties that may reasonably be required and which are within the level of the responsibility of this post
• Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion and with advance notice

Person Specification: DESIGNER

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Date: April 2025

Location: Clapham

ESSENTIAL FACTORS

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3-years experience, preferably in a campaigning, non-profit, or trade union environment
• Experience of translating basic design briefs into innovative and compelling designs and translating complex ideas into impactful and eye-catching graphics
• Experience with digital design, including social media assets, web design, video editing and email marketing
• Project management involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

TRAINING

(including continuous professional development)

• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
• Commitment to undertake job-related training
• Commitment to participation in the appraisal and development review process
• Commitment to staff development

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and understanding of trade unions, campaigning and work of the public sector
• Knowledge of design and print processes and trends
• Impact and use of Digital and IT applications in a trade union
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and a working knowledge of Premiere Pro and Microsoft 365 applications

SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
• Ability to work with others to understand and explain detailed project requirements and create design solutions
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative illustration of on-brand ideas for a diverse audience

OTHER

• Commitment to the application of equal opportunities policies and practices at work
• Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions

Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: Home Based (UK)
Hours: Minimum 30 hrs a week; may be worked flexibly each week
Salary: £40,000 Full Time Equivalent.
Contract: Temporary (maternity cover)
Start date: ideally early July 2025 to permit ample handover with current finance manager before maternity commences in early Sept.

The Jon Egging Trust is seeking an exceptional Finance Manager to uphold and enhance our existing strong financial infrastructure whilst our current postholder is away on maternity leave. This role involves managing day-to-day financial reporting systems and controls, providing forecasts for bids, ensuring financial plans align with budgets, and meeting external reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Financial management: maintaining robust financial reporting systems and controls, and line managing the Finance Assistant.
• Fundraising support: providing accurate financial forecasts for bids and meeting fund reporting requirements
• Budgeting: ensuring financial plans are in line with budgetary constraints.
• Accounts production: leading the production of monthly management accounts and communicating to operational managers.
• Re-forecasting: handling budgeting and re-forecasting processes.
• Compliance: communicating effectively with auditors and the external finance committee.

Candidate Profile:

Accounting experience: minimum of two years in relevant financial management roles in a charity or non-profit.

Essential Skills:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
• Lead on delivery of the annual and half year budgetary process
• Develop budgets for funding applications and providing financial support to fundraising
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex financial information.
• Highly methodical and organised in record-keeping and analysis.
• Inclusivity: We welcome applicants at any stage of life or background, including those returning to the workforce or seeking a change of pace.

If you are passionate about financial management and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme
• Occupational sickness scheme
• Special paid leave provision

Read our Applicant Privacy Notice

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is Sunday 18 May at 23:59.
Interviews to be held virtually Thursday 22 May 2025.

Questions?

Contact us through the website.

Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.

Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.

The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.

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Job title: Interim Finance Support Officer

Location: A short walk from Oxford Circus

Hours: Full time – 35 hours

Pattern of work: 3 days office based, 2 days from home

Pay: £16 - £19 an hour holiday pay

Contract type – Temporary

Are you passionate about working for the charity sector? If so the working for this unique charity who are growing rapidly could be a really exciting opportunity for you.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will have a variety of duties to ensure the finance team delivers timely and effective service.

Your duties as Finance Support Officer will include;
- Processing accounts payable invoices
- Setting up payment runs
- Processing income
- Completing bank and supplier reconciliation
- Looking after the finance inbox to ensure all queries are handled in a timely manner

The skills you will bring to your role as interim Finance Support Officer will include;
- Prior experience in a similar ideally in the charity/not for profit sector
- Working knowledge of Sage Line 50/Raisers Edge
- Understanding of accounting principles such as debits VS credits
- Proven track record of working towards various deadlines

This is a critical and urgent hire and if you are interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Senior Business Partner - Disability

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.

• We work with over 600 members employing around 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
• We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
• We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers, disabled employees and consumers.
• We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
• We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.

The role

To engage with and develop productive working relationships with the BDF membership helping to further their disability agenda over time using our knowledge, member services and paid for products where appropriate. Senior Business Disability Partners have direct responsibility for their assigned Partners.

Essential criteria

• Experience of providing consultancy, training or guidance to business professionals.
• Experience working within HR, Diversity and Inclusion or Disability inclusion specific teams.
• Demonstrable experience providing strategic direction or guiding line mangers or senior leaders on HR, DEI or Disability Inclusion in any of the following:
  • best practice, policy guidance, people management or people change initiatives,
• Has performed their role within a medium or large corporate business either private or public sector.
• Experience of creating content for and delivering presentations. 
• Experienced in the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative data and creating detailed reports on findings including recommendations.
• Demonstrable problem solving and solution-based approach.
• Able to build and maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Project management methods

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website via the button below:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: 4 May 2025
• First interviews are planned for the week commencing 12 May 2025.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 19 May 2025.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our wessbite via the link on this page.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

Digital Manager, 0.8 FTE

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion.

We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.

• We work with over 600 members employing over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
• We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
• We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers and disabled employees.
• We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
• We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.

The role

Business Disability Forum is a business membership organisation with an ambitious digital strategy. We have invested substantially in the last few years to upgrade three of our digital products (website, Knowledge Hub and a self-assessment management tool for our Members).

We are looking for an experienced, confident Digital Manager to lead on delivering our digital strategy and roadmap, continually improve our digital products, ensure accessibility is integral to our digital offer and manage the development of new digital products. You will also line manage our Digital Content Officer.

The requirement

• Experience working as a Digital Manager, preferably in a business facing organisation.
• Professional experience maintaining a WordPress Content Management System with an understanding of using CSS.
• Experience of monitoring SysOps - hosted server, CPU, storage, servers, domains, DNS, monitoring and acting quickly on critical issues.
• Experience delivering websites and digital products that are accessible to disabled people with outstanding knowledge of digital accessibility and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Experience of managing the development of complex digital products from a third-party supplier from start to finish.

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the link on this page:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Dowgate Hill House, 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SU. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to hr @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk.

• Closing date for applications: Monday, 5 May 2025.
• First interviews are planned for Thursday, 15 May 2025.
• Second interviews are planned for Tuesday, 20 May 2025.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the link on this page

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

Location: Home based

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 – Full time 35hrs per week

Salary: £27,250 gross per annum

Closing Date: 26th May 2025

Interview: Interviews to be held 5th June 2025

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for a Growth and Development Worker based in England to join our team. This is an externally funded post which will be focused on opening new provision and supporting existing provision in order to reduce waiting lists within specific funding areas. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, organised, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people. You need to be able to coach, empower and inspire our volunteers and cadets, both in person and remotely, to grow the Sea Cadets.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a variety of training sessions on, for example, recruitment of cadets and volunteers
• Developing new growth and recruitment tools and ideas
• Promoting flexible volunteering and the volunteer strategy
• Assisting with running our social media accounts
• Working with and empowering our volunteers to develop plans for growth
• Planning and setting up Juniors Sections in new and existing locations/units
• Delivering assemblies in schools
• Forming part of various working groups with colleagues to develop the tools, resources and processes needed to increase the positive impact of the Growth and Development team.
• Supporting the delivery of funded outreach projects

Requirements

• Previous experience of working with volunteers
• Experience delivering on multiple project plans simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a variety of stakeholders remotely and face-to-face
• Experience delivering workshops and/or training
• Self-motivated and able to manage your time and workload effectively
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• Able to work as a team player with creative ideas and solutions who will empower our volunteers to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack attached.

Benefits

• Flexible Working hours and a hybrid culture
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
• National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.

If you are interested in this Growth and Development vacancy, please apply now!

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.

Job type: Full-time or part-time

Location: Centrally located, light and airy office with great views on Regent Street, London. Hybrid working possible, minimum 3 days per week in office.

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday allowance, flexible working, occasional 1-2 days extra holiday for Christmas period. Part-time holiday allowance will be pro-rated. 

Reports to: Chief Project Officer at the Global Returns Project

Timetable: Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis

Preferred start date: 2nd June 2025

 

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in helping us grow our supporter base, communicate our impact and keep our operations running smoothly.

You’ll be someone who enjoys writing and communicating clearly, whether that’s through social media posts, stakeholder newsletters or event invitations. You’ll be confident using digital tools and keen to learn how to manage and improve our new CRM system and website content.

You’ll be a highly organised multitasker who’s excited to contribute across a wide variety of projects – from events and fundraising campaigns to charity research and donor stewardship. You’ll thrive in a small team, taking initiative and juggling priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You’ll care deeply about climate and nature and be motivated to make a meaningful difference in this decisive decade for our planet. There will be opportunities to develop skills across all aspects of GRP’s work, with support from a collaborative and experienced team.

Skills required

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Strong digital literacy and confidence using online tools
3. Team-player with a collaborative working style
4. Time management and self-organisation skills
5. Ability to take initiative, identify problems, and solve them creatively
6. Very high attention to detail
7. Ability to conduct thorough, independent research
8. Excellent understanding of, and passion to address, climate change and biodiversity loss

Skills preferred but not required

1. Experience organising events or coordinating logistics
2. Experience using a CRM platform (e.g., Beacon, Salesforce, etc.)
3. Familiarity with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace)
4. Basic data handling or analysis skills (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets)

Main duties and responsibilities

Communications (30% of work)

• Write and publish short regular newsletters for GRP’s stakeholders, including portfolio donors, wealth adviser partners and donors to operating costs.
• Manage and publish weekly content for GRP’s social media accounts, including LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Manage and curate content for GRP website, ensuring information is accurate, up-to-date and maximising opportunities to attract new donors and supporters.
• Coordinate with GRP’s third-party web developer on website maintenance and regularly re-evaluate site structure/functions to maximise its efficacy and usability.

Event planning (30% of work)

• Lead coordinator for in-person and virtual events, in line with events strategy devised by Strategic Relationships Manager.
• Lead event promotion and liaise with venues, speakers, catering, attendees, videographer, graphic designer, etc to ensure events are well-attended and well-run.

Research (20% of work)

• Drive ad-hoc research projects to support GRP’s partnership-building, core fundraising and portfolio selection/assessment efforts.
• Analyse potential sectors and charities for inclusion in GRP’s charity portfolio.
• Identify and research high-quality trust and foundation leads in line with core fundraising strategy.
• Identify and research high-quality leads for wealth adviser or other corporate partnerships.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (20% of work)

• Manage GRP’s new CRM system (Beacon) on behalf of team, ensuring the team uses the CRM system consistently, accurately, and effectively. No prior experience with CRMs required – training will be provided.

Senior Finance Manager (Part-Time)

24 hours per week | £45,000 pro rata | Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in South London office)

A high-impact, award-winning charity working to improve health and wellbeing through a better food system is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its senior management team. The organisation influences policy, builds strategic partnerships, and raises public awareness around the links between food, health, and sustainability.

This is a crucial and hands-on role, responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management. You will ensure accurate, timely financial and management reporting, while supporting the senior leadership team. 

We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable, and approachable finance professional with excellent analytical and communication skills. You’ll thrive under pressure and be confident working across teams and with external stakeholders. The role includes line management of the Operations Manager and reports to the Executive Director.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in an organisation that is shaping the future of the UK’s food system and making a real difference to public health.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

We’re looking for a creative and skilled Video & Content Creator to lead the creation of high-quality, engaging, and inclusive video and graphic content that supports our charity’s campaigns, events, fundraising, and health initiatives.

You’ll play a key role in telling powerful real-life stories, filming on the ground, and ensuring content is accessible, representative, and aligned with our strategic goals.

A strong sense of storytelling, an eye for digital trends, and the ability to produce content across multiple platforms are essential.

Terrence Higgins Trust was set up in 1982 following the death of its namesake, Terry Higgins, the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness in the UK. As an organisation we are working toward ambition goals: (1) to end the onward transmission of HIV in the UK by 2030; (2) provide support for people living with HIV; and (3) fight HIV-related stigma.

Position: Senior Designer (Digital and Content)
Hours: Full time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Fixed- term maternity cover until 31 July 2026
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2*, Profession/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

We’ve got a great opportunity for a Senior Designer to join our talented and creative Digital and Content Team.

Working closely with the Creative Content Lead and Brand team, your role will be key to elevating our visual presence and impact across digital and print.

You’ll be a team-player and a seasoned pro at responding to briefs of all shapes and sizes, from producing visual and creative content for our social media channels and digital platforms, to designing print assets for events.

Your role will be to champion user-centred design and high creative standards, working with teams and the MS community to produce and create content that is impactful and accessible.

You will be adept at managing your own workloads and production timelines, as well as possessing strong organisational skills.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 16 May 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Senior Administration Coordinator

PART TIME - 2 days per week

Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)

Hours: 2 days per week, 9 AM-5 PM (flexible working considered)
This is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days per week in the Aldgate office, ideally on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
Location: Aldgate, London (E1)
Pay: £18.00 per hour plus £2.17 per hour holiday pay up to £21.98 per hour plus £2.65 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to full-time annual salary of £32,760 up to £40,000)

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading medical membership organisation. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administration Coordinator to support their education, membership, and governance activities. With a strong reputation for advancing excellence in diagnostic medicine, the organisation supports professionals across the UK, Ireland, and parts of Europe through educational events, research, and professional development.

Working closely with the Education and Divisional Manager, you'll play a pivotal role across the education and events programme, membership services, and governance functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected organisation at the heart of a specialist professional community, contributing meaningfully to projects that have international reach.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of education events and membership activities
• Assisting with governance and committee coordination
• Maintaining accurate data and records using CRM and Excel
• Drafting web and email copy, and contributing to process improvements
• Collaborating with Trustees, colleagues, and external partners

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a senior admin role, ideally in a non-profit, NHS or membership-based organisation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and data handling
• Experience using CRMs/databases and understanding of GDPR
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail, initiative, and sensitivity in stakeholder relationships
• Desirable: experience supporting events or subcommittees
• Data management experience

• Communication experience: writing copy for email and for the web
• Understanding of GDPR
• Membership experience
• Desirable: Events experience

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 8^th May, followed by in-person meeting on Friday 9^th May. The successful person will ideally start on 19^th May.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.