Jobs in Bexley

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Learning and Development Partner to join our People Team located at our Head Office in Islington.

£30,678.05 per annum, working 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days in the office each week, normally Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Season ticket loans for public transport travel to work
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% (via salary exchange), and life assurance cover of 3x annual pensionable salary (T&Cs apply)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in Learning & Development and build experience across a busy, supportive L&D function. Working across the L&D team, you will support the administration, coordination and delivery of all Look Ahead's staff training and development programmes student placements, apprenticeships, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing initiatives. You will coordinate workshops from enrolment through to completion, maintain training records, support internal communications to promote L&D activity and encourage high levels of engagement, attendance and compliance with all training and courses. Responsible for ensuring all information is accurate and up to date on the LMS platform (currently MyLearning).

What you'll do:

Training Courses/Programmes
Schedule and manage training workshops and delegate communications
Liaise with and maintain relationships with external training providers
Process professional development applications and book delegates onto relevant in-house programmes or apprenticeships
Keep all training information, materials and records updated across the business
Administer and monitor attendance, completions and compliance requirements
Maintain and update tracking and monitoring spreadsheets regularly
Manage training facilities, equipment and room configuration
Coordinate learning analytics and produce monthly reporting on attendance, completions and KPIs
Manage the end-to-end induction process from booking new starters, marking attendance and deliver day 1 induction on a rota
Share training evaluation feedback with trainers and identify areas for improvement
Co-ordinate delegate lists for trainers and venues and joining instructions for learners weekly for upcoming training events

Student Placements
Respond to and process student and volunteer placement enquiries
Provide guidance to potential applicants and ensure vetting compliance
Maintain accurate tracking systems and provide monthly progress updates to managers
Support with onboarding processes and coordination of relevant induction elements
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent placement experience

Apprenticeships
Support the organisation and marketing of apprenticeships opportunities
Monitor activity, attendance, milestones and qualification progress for recruited apprentices
Maintain structured reporting and make recommendations for programme improvements
Support attendance at job fairs, recruitment events or school/college events as required

General
Maintain L&D and Student Placement shared inboxes daily in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Promote diversity, inclusion and Look Ahead's employer brand through internal communications, including Workplace and intranet posts
Support the implementation of the Inclusion & Diversity Action Plan, Wellbeing initiatives and engagement feedback actions with the Recruitment, Training and Talent Manager
Ensure all activity is compliant with health and safety requirements
Seek feedback from stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement
Support People Team projects and organisational development work as required

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead .

About you:

Organised with good attention to detail and able to prioritise effectively
Keen to deliver a high level of customer focused service
Responsive to queries and issues and able to come up with effective solutions that meet the business and customer needs
Strong communicator who is able to easily build effective working relationships
Adaptable and resilient under pressure
Decisive and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Keen interest in Learning & Development
Positive team player who is values driven and contributes to a supportive team culture and works in a collaborative way across the People team, the wider organisation and with stakeholders

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Confident in using learning management systems or willing to learn
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Confident to facilitate induction training
Comfortable producing reports, analysing data and maintaining spreadsheets

Please see our jobs site for the full job description.

Are you an experienced accountant who is passionate about dogs?
We’re searching for a Financial Accounting Manager to take the lead on all things accounting: from ongoing accuracy on the general ledger to year-end accounts.

What does this role do?
As Financial Accounting Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for end-of-year accounts, working closely with colleagues and auditors to ensure all accounts are completed accurately and compliance is maintained,
• Maintain ongoing accuracy in the general ledger for UK entities, reviewing transactions and control accounts to identify and rectify errors,
• Ensure tax compliance, from reviewing returns to ensuring compliance in line with changes to tax legislation and guidance,
• Manage and coach the Assistant Financial Accountants, providing strong leadership, performance management and professional development,

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 1st June 2026, and will take place on Teams. This role is available as a fixed term, family leave cover until August 2027.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be a fully qualified accountant who has been responsible for managing the year-end process in a large group, who understands complex VAT environments and maintaining an accounting system. You’ll work pro-actively and flexibly to meet multiple competing deadlines, while leading and coaching a small team. You’ll be an excellent communicator, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the charity and communicate complex financial information to non-financial colleagues. A commitment to the work we do is essential.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Do you have experience delivering exceptional events and are ready to take the next step in your career?

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for two Event Managers to join our Special Events team. One position is permanent and the other is a 6 month FTC. 
 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in creating high-profile, memorable events that make a real difference. From concept to delivery, you’ll help bring inspiring experiences to life while developing your skills within one of the UK’s leading charity events teams.

Salary

The salary for this position is £42,131 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector.  To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

Key Responsibilities

As an Events Manager, you will lead the planning and seamless delivery of a portfolio of high-profile Special Events throughout the year, ensuring every event aligns with and supports GOSH Charity’s fundraising strategy.

You’ll play a central role in building strong relationships with the committees that support our events, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional experiences, maximise fundraising opportunities, and inspire long-term supporter engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while delivering memorable events for one of the UK’s most recognised charities.
 

This is a hugely varied role where you will be involved with:
 

• Full management of event logistics.
• Ensure all events and other associated work undertaken are delivered to the highest standard.
• Work with and managing high level supporters and committees to develop events income.
• Day to day management of project team members who are working on the same event.
• Support and attend the portfolio of events and committee meetings (regularly requiring out-of-hours work.)
• Contribute to the Special Events team business planning processes on a regular basis. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good working knowledge of events production, venues, potential suppliers etc. 
• Proven track record of managing and delivering high level events.
• Evidence of working with external fundraising committees/HNWI to deliver successful events.
• Prior experience of budget management, including forecasting and planning.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set.
• Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills.
• Highly resilient with the ability to manage changing priorities. 

About the team 

The Special Events team manages a comprehensive and diverse programme of 20-30 high-end events per year to raise funds, raise awareness and support the work of the hospital. The team produce many of the charity flagship events, such as black-tie gala dinners at the Natural History Museum and our annual Christmas Carol Concert, with the events raising between £100,000 to £1.5 million. In addition, the Special Events team works on a range of enrichment events for the patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital, like the annual winter party, The Snow Ball. The team holds relationships with a large external supporter base of high-value senior volunteers and committees who are pivotal to the success of the events. The team also act as an event agency for the rest of the charity, working with colleagues to deliver their event needs such as drinks receptions and stewardship events.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £29,849.40 - £35,493.06

Closing Date: Monday, 25 May 2026

Interviews will be held w/c Monday, 8 June 2026

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Stewardship Officer (Mid-value) to join our Individual Giving and Legacies team based in London.

About us

Centrepoint helps vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. We provide homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills to get them back into education, training and employment. Along with our partners, we support more than 16,000 young people across the UK every year. Together, we’re determined to end youth homelessness by 2037.

The Stewardship Officer (Mid-value) role sits within Centrepoint’s Stewardship Team in Individual Giving and Legacies (IGL). The IGL unit has grown significantly in recent years and is forecast to raise £24.7m in FY 2026/27. This role is core to the delivery of the IG Stewardship programme, supporting growth across Mid‑value Cash and Regular Giving audiences.

Working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer (Mid-value), you will deliver a fundraising communications plan for mid-value donors, who give an annualised value of £1,000-£5,000 - including targeted appeals, inspiring updates and impact reports, as well as supporter events and online webinars. You will support efforts to drive forward stewardship journeys to deepen engagement, build long-term relationships and increase lifetime value.

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The requirement is a minimum of 50% of your working week. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g., two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts (including part-time or compressed contracts) this will be adjusted accordingly.

About you

• You’re an organised, detail‑oriented and target-driven direct marketer who enjoys managing multiple campaigns and seeing projects through from start to finish
• You’re collaborative, data‑driven and supporter‑focused, with a strong interest in building long‑term donor relationships

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering supporter‑centric, integrated campaigns for Mid‑value donors (£1,000–£5,000 annual value), including fundraising appeals, donor journeys, impact reports, events and online webinars
• Working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer (Mid‑value) to deliver the Mid‑value fundraising communications plan, supporting growth across both MV Cash and Regular Giving audiences
• Acting as the day‑to‑day contact for creative, print and fulfilment agencies to deliver innovative, multi‑channel campaigns
• Monitoring budgets, schedules and approvals to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed KPIs
• Analysing campaign performance and using supporter insights to refine journeys and inform future plans across the Mid-value programme

What we’d be looking for from you…

• Experience delivering direct marketing fundraising campaigns across channels such as direct mail, email, telephone and digital
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage a variety of projects and activities to tight deadlines
• Strong people skills, along with the confidence to communicate with donors and ability to develop strong working relationships with external suppliers and internal departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write engaging copy, also to proofread and critique drafts.
• Confidence in interpreting data and implementing insight to optimise fundraising appeals and stewardship communications.
• A commitment to supporter‑first fundraising, data protection, safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Our approach to applications

We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.

We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Stewardship Officer, click ‘Apply’ now!

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Based in London office with flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy

About the role

This is a pivotal moment to join Crisis in a technical leadership role. We are approaching the go-live of our new Supporter CRM, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, with launch scheduled for July 2026. As Supporter CRM Product Owner, you will play a central part in ensuring that go-live is a success – and then in establishing the continuous improvement model that will drive the platform forward. You will be bold in shaping the product vision, working closely with the CRM Journeys Lead and key stakeholders across the charity to bridge strategic goals with technology enablement.

Working within our Data, Digital and Technology team and reporting to the Business Systems Manager, you will own the product backlog, lead agile delivery sprints, and act as the primary technical expert and advocate for the Supporter CRM. We are collaborative by nature – you will bridge the gap between technical development and the ambitions of our supporter-facing teams, translating user needs into clear, deliverable requirements. Your work will be impactful: enabling an exceptional supporter experience is central to Crisis’ ability to grow income and engagement in pursuit of our mission to end homelessness for good.

About you

• Substantial experience of technical Product Ownership, ideally with hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications within an agile framework, leading delivery teams through sprints and releases
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills – equally comfortable working with technical developers and non-technical colleagues at all levels
• Experience of driving high levels of user adoption for a new system or service, including establishing training, governance and change control processes
• Demonstrable track record of working as part of a cross-disciplinary team while being able to work on your own initiative
• A commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values, and to equality, diversity and inclusion

You may also have experience in one or more of the following: Fundraising or Engagement CRM in the charity sector; Dynamics 365 or other integrated Microsoft technologies; agile project management; change management and adoption; software development.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 23:59

Interviews will take place online w/c 25 May

Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham (CAHF) is the leading provider of
generalist advice services in Hammersmith and Fulham. We help approximately
18000 people each year with free, confidential, and impartial advice on a wide
range of issues.

Our Assessors are the first point of contact for anyone in the community that
contacts us by phone or in person. The Assessor establishes what the issue is,
ensures that all relevant information is collected, provides information and advice,
and identifies the best next steps, ensuring clients are directed to the appropriate
Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham (CAHF) advice project, or external
agency.

Successful candidates will be supported by our supervisory team to develop the
skills needed to succeed and thrive in the role as well as having access to our
wealth of resources.
This role requires a passion for helping people to work through many challenging
situations. 

Applicants must demonstrate the following,

• Organised focused approach, with the ability to accurately record
• information.
• An ability to use sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root
• of the issues and empower clients, whilst maintaining structure and
• control.
• Good IT skills, especially the ability to use databases and navigate websites.
• Ideally you will have experience of delivering advice (Welfare benefits, debt,
• housing and employment) but transferable skills and experience will be
• considered.

To apply, visit our website via the apply button.

We reserve the right to close the applications earlier if suitable candidates are found. If suitable candidates are found so encourage early applications.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Wednesday 20th May 2026
Interview & Test: Interview & Test: Friday 22nd May 2026

Age UK is seeking an experienced statutory funding professional to play a key role in ensuring that Age UK is strategically positioned, prepared and able to secure statutory funding from national commissioners/grant makers - including national government departments and non-departmental public bodies. It will lead on statutory tenders and some specific statutory grant bid development/submissions. It will review organisational readiness, maintain an opportunity pipeline management, and build key strategic relationships with statutory funders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working within complex funding environments and wants their expertise to deliver outcomes that genuinely matter.

This role is one of two newly created Business Development Manager positions. While each post will have a distinct focus-one on national commissioners and the other on local/regional commissioners-the two managers will work closely to ensure strategic alignment and balanced workload across the portfolio.

This is a 24-month fixed term contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on a review of business needs.

We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

Age UK internal grade: 5L

Last date for applications Wednesday 20^th May 2026

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

• Experience leading or supporting securing six and seven figure statutory contracts for charities. A, I
• Experience of managing or supporting relationships with key individuals from public sector bodies. A, I

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding of statutory funding processes, including commissioning and procurement. A, I
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. I, T
• High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. I
• Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy A, I
• Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. I, T
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising. A, I
• Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products. I

Personal attributes

• A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the support from statutory fundraising is critical to achieving our strategic goals. A, I
• Takes ownership of responsibility - able to identify and deliver the key activities - whilst collaborating and challenging others - that ultimately provide the best pathway for the organisation to realise statutory funding opportunities. I
• Makes things happen, links with others, thinks outside the box, spots where new approaches can achieve desired results, and then delivers at pace. I
• Thrives on collaboration - linking with others with a friendly and engaging approach that enables close working cross-organisationally, two-way challenging conversations and the ability to work confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A, I
• Is resilient to change -flexible, pragmatic, and able to quickly adapt plans in alignment with organisational priorities. I

Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

• Experience with framework agreements and call offs. A, I
• Experience with shared learning and knowledge management (e.g. bid libraries, support tools, sharing of good practice). A, I
• Experience creating or supporting partnership brokering/consortia bids. A, I

Skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of trends in national commissioning. I

Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

The Business Development Team provides a specialist support function to enable the organisation to achieve its growth objectives. We promote the strategic growth of the organisation by supporting the retention of existing work and securing new contracts via competitive tender and business proposals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer with demonstratable writing experience and knowledge to join us and write applications that fully articulate Family Action’s offer.  Experience relevant for your effectiveness in the role might be from various sectors.  If you are passionate about supporting us to submit high-quality tenders and applications, achieving success rates whilst engaging with our services to contribute and evidence the impact of their work for inclusion in submissions then we would like to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a highly respected organisation working at the heart of the creative, cultural, and higher education sectors.

This is a rare chance to combine technical finance expertise with genuine purpose in a vibrant, collaborative environment that champions creativity, inclusivity, and educational excellence. Ideal for someone who enjoys working in a mission-led organisation, this role offers the opportunity to support an institution dedicated to developing future talent within the arts.

Working as a key part of the finance function, you will support the delivery of robust financial management, compliance, and reporting across a multifaceted organisation. The role offers excellent breadth, combining management accounting, budgeting, statutory reporting, and business partnering, all within an engaging and culturally rich setting.

Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, cashflow reporting, and monthly management accounts
• Supporting statutory accounts, audit, and charity/HE regulatory reporting
• Managing financial controls, VAT, payroll, and procurement processes
• Driving process improvements and supporting finance systems development
• Partnering with budget holders and departments across the organisation to provide clear financial insight
• Supporting fundraising, commercial activities, and wider strategic planning

The successful candidate will bring:
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
• Experience in charity, higher education, or not-for-profit finance
• Strong management accounting and technical reporting skills
• Knowledge of SORP, FRS102, and statutory compliance
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach
• A passion for working within the arts, culture, or creative education space

This role offers the opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive organisation where people work with purpose, creativity, and compassion. For finance professionals seeking a position that blends technical challenge with cultural impact, this is a truly compelling opportunity. 

We’re looking for a senior leader to join our Senior Management Team and take overall responsibility for the organisation’s operational core.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-impact organisation as a key member of the Senior Management Team, working in close partnership with the Chief Executive to drive organisational excellence, sustainability, and transformation.

As Executive Director, Operations, you will sit at the heart of the organisation leading critical  services and ensuring everything we do is underpinned by strong governance, robust finances, effective systems and an engaged, high-performing workforce. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, enabling delivery, and ensuring we remain fit for the future.

This role requires a strategic leader who thrives on complexity, brings clarity to challenge, and is motivated by delivering meaningful impact.

What you’ll do

• Lead core corporate functions including Finance, HR, IT, Governance and Facilities 
• Contribute to organisational strategy and decision-making as a member of the SMT 
• Ensure strong financial oversight, planning and risk management 
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and services 
• Support and develop high-performing teams and a positive organisational culture 

What you’ll need

• Significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Expertise in one or more corporate service areas, with the ability to lead across a broad portfolio 
• Strong financial understanding and confidence overseeing organisational performance 
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to influence at senior level 
• Sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities 

You’ll join a collaborative and purpose-led leadership team, with the opportunity to shape how the organisation operates and grows. This is a role with real influence, where your leadership will directly enable delivery, improvement and long-term success. Please find out more from the candidate pack. 

Why join us

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
• Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
• Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service 
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition awards

We’re looking for a creative and collaborative Head of Programme Design to lead the Programme Design Team at BookTrust, as part of our central Research and Design function.

The role will cover evidence-informed, human-centred programme design across the full spectrum from new opportunity definition to programme iteration and continuous improvement. It will hold overall programme design accountability for our products and experiences designed for impact with primary audiences - delivery partners and families. 

We have a skilled Design team, experience of applying human-centred design approaches in programme design and strong organisational support for a design-led approach. The post-holder will lead our Programme Design approach to the next level of maturity and help it become even more embedded within the organisation. The post-holder will deliver excellent stakeholder stewardship around our programme design ensuring our detailed product design (e.g. with our communications, partnerships and books teams) stay true to our overall programme intent (ie. against objectives that will include impact and supporting income generation). 

The role will have accountability for innovation in programmes - ensuring that we make rapid progress against our riskiest assumptions using design-thinking approaches to help us define and activate opportunities quickly. 

Please apply through our website and attach your CV and covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role in addition to answering one of the following questions: 

1. How would you go about setting and maintaining an organisational standard around co-design and inclusive design? How would you balance practical considerations and limitations with best-in-class approaches? 
2. What are the key features of a high performing Programme Design Team and what approaches would you take to help the team achieve excellence?

Your covering letter should not be longer than 2 pages.

For more information and the person specification, please download the full job description.

Closing date: Friday 22nd May

We may choose to close applications early if we have received sufficient numbers of quality applications, so please don’t wait until the closing date to apply.

The Compliance & Recruitment Officer plays a vital role supporting the Recruitment and Compliance Team Partners to ensure that our recruitment and onboarding processes for permanent staff, temporary workers, and volunteers align with regulatory requirements and maintain the integrity and compliance of our hiring practice.

As a Compliance & Recruitment Officer you will deliver a high quality and responsive service to prospective candidates, recruiting managers and business stakeholders. In addition, you serve as a subject matter expert to the People Team and the wider organisation, ensuring that we prioritise the safeguarding of the children and young people right from the start of an employee’s recruitment and onboarding journey. 

Skills and Responsibilities 

On-Boarding & Compliance

• Coordinate all aspects of the onboarding and compliance process and ensure that the processes are completed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner, including: issuing contracts, pre-employment compliance checks, and keying new starters/setting up new starters on the onboarding system.
• Ensure the accurate entry and maintenance of data onto the relevant HR Systems/ spreadsheets, by employing robust quality assurance and due diligence measures.
• Be the subject matter expert for Access Recruit & Onboarding and Better Impact for the team, the candidates/onboardees and the wider organisation
• Monitor and maintain ongoing compliance requirements across staff files, including (but not limited to): Right to Work documentation (i.e. valid Visas and passports); Professional Registrations; Dr’s professional insurance, etc.
• Ensure that all aspects of DBS process are managed in accordance with policy/procedures
• Assist the Recruitment & Compliance Manager in preparing, analysing and producing relevant reports and statistics.
• Conduct audit checks on new starters, volunteer and temporary worker files and report back to team to ensure continuous improvement and accuracy of data collected.
• Coordinate and/or supervise a regular and continuous calendar of personnel file reviews and audits, to ensure and maintain regulatory compliance, and where relevant escalate non- compliance issues to the Compliance Partner and/or the Recruitment & Compliance Manager.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of an annual audit of CQC and Ofsted standards, across relevant business areas, e.g. The Children’s Trust School.
• Proactively maintain an up-to-date knowledge of our associated regulatory requirements, highlighting any updates and subsequent implications as soon as reasonably practical.
• Impart expertise and knowledge by delivering training sessions for new starters on compliance processes.
• In collaboration with the Organisation Development Team ensure the delivery of a seamless and engaging On-boarding and Induction experience for new staff and volunteers.

Recruitment & Selection

• Be responsible for the recruitment, on-boarding and compliance process for all types of permanent employees, Bank employees, temporary workers and volunteers. 
• Maintain the administration of recruitment and onboarding records, ensuring that these are complete and accurate
• Ensure all recruitment activities and the candidate life-cycle are underpinned by our Promises, whilst adhering to current employment legislation including Disclosure & Barring Service, Care Quality Commission, Ofsted, KCSIE and all policies and procedures
• Maintain an up-to-date list of vacancies, and ensure that all vacancies are advertised internally and/ or externally, in a timely manner.
• Support the Recruitment Team in the review and implementation of new and progressive recruitment initiatives, e.g. Employee Referral Scheme; Graduate Programmes; Apprenticeships; and overseas recruitment, with a view to increase the diversity and skill set of our workforce, across the organisation.
• Support the Recruitment & Compliance Partners with advertising vacancies, as well as the organisation and delivery of recruitment events and campaigns.
• Support the Recruitment & Compliance Manager with Bank Administrator recruitment and management of assignments.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily work tasks of team Bank Administration or Volunteer support, ensuring that all administrative aspects of the recruitment process are delivered to regulatory standards, on time and in a professional manner.
• Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

People Team Support

• Where required, contribute to the collation of relevant recruitment and compliance data, ensuring that these are complete and accurate, in order to support the preparation, analysis and production of relevant service reports, e.g. recruitment KPIs, time to hire (on-boarding KPIs), SCR school reports, right to work/visa reporting.
• Build strong internal and external relationships and provide a first class, added value service, to all staff and external partners/ customers.
• Where required, provide additional support on specific People Team projects, as informed by and agreed with the Recruitment & Compliance Manager.
• Assist in the streamlining and automation of processes to improve operational efficiency

Terms and Conditions

Interview date: 4th June

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is leading an ambitious review of opportunities to reform cancer multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) – a key commitment in the National Cancer Plan. We’re now looking for a Project Administrator to help drive this important work forward.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-profile project set to have a long-lasting impact on cancer services, improving how teams collaborate to deliver better outcomes for patients.

You’ll play a central role in keeping the project running smoothly, acting as a key point of contact for senior clinicians, policymakers and partners including Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS stakeholders. If you’re organised, proactive and keen to contribute to meaningful change in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Act as the first point of contact for project enquiries, managing correspondence and ensuring timely, professional responses. 
• Coordinate and support meetings and events, including scheduling, logistics, and preparing materials.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and track actions to ensure delivery against deadlines.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to monitor progress, maintain activity logs, and support reporting.
• Help organise stakeholder engagement activities and events, including preparing resources and gathering feedback.
• Maintain clear and compliant records and documentation, supporting effective project delivery.

What you’ll need

• Experience in a busy administrative or project support role, using tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities .
• Experience coordinating meetings, taking minutes, and tracking actions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders professionally.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality responsive service.

Why join us?
At the RCR, you’ll be part of a passionate team shaping the future of cancer care. This role offers the chance to work on a nationally significant programme, build your project skills, and make a tangible difference to patient outcomes.

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
• Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
• Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service 
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition awards