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- Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Oakview Service in Hertfordshire.
£14,404.00 per annum, working 20 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
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.
Oakview is a supported living project for 10 customers with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control for customers, enabling them to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community. Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. This includes providing personal care, domestic duties, emotional and social support in a person-centred way. Staff will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
The service is staffed 24/7 and this post-holder will be required to cover an average of at least one sleep-in per week (pro rata).
What you'll do:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. This includes delivering personal and physical care as appropriate;
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation;
- Participate in support planning and risk management, of named customers, as directed by the service management;
- Ensure the safety and security of the customers and the premises whilst on shift;
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support that enables maximum external engagement;
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to, at all times;
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of management;
- Participate in handovers, team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service;
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned.
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:
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful and sensitive in style of communication
- Non-judgemental outlook
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
- Ability to complete written records of support to customers
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and able to input information clearly and in good English
- Ability to communicate with colleagues, customers, family members and partner agencies, as required
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Safe to Learn is a newly established network of teachers, parents, researchers, policymakers, young people and child safeguarding practitioners, working together to end antisemitism in UK schools. We co-produce evidence-based child safeguarding resources, tools and standards to address antisemitism and improve the school environment for all children, educators and support staff.
Safe to Learn is seeking a committed dynamic, and entrepreneurial Director to lead strategy development and implementation in collaboration with the Safe to Learn Independent Advisory Panel. Candidates with the following experience and commitment are encouraged to apply:
- A demonstrable alignment with our mission and values.
- A clear commitment to ending antisemitism and understanding of antisemitism, child rights and child safeguarding and their underlying principles.
- A team-player, with a positive, dynamic and entrepreneurial approach to achieving our mission.
- Significant experience and understanding of the UK education sector at a senior level.
- A track-record of delivering high-impact advocacy and communications campaigns to achieve policy objectives.
- Preferably related to non-discrimination, equality, anti-racism or child rights.
- Experience of undertaking high-quality research and knowledge production in a related area.
- High-level relationship management and network-building skills, including significant experience of engaging with policymakers.
- Experience of developing high-quality resources and educational materials for children and educators.
- A flexible, participatory and consultative approach with a proven ability to work in collaboration with a high-level advisory panel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
- Advocacy, consensus-building and facilitation skills, including diplomacy, tact, non-discrimination and respect for all.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter addressing each point in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
CMHT Community Connector
Post no: 638
Working base: Leighton Buzzard base covering both Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable Community Mental Health Teams
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£18,372.97 per annum, actual)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.
This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.
Service Delivery
- Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
- To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
- Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
- Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
- Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
- Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
- Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT, working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Monday 7 July 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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Salary: £55,000-£65,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time considered
Location: Hybrid – 3 days pw on site or at meetings
Closing date: 14th July
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata), free gym access, staff meals during sessions, access to OnSide’s Talent Academy, Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme.
This is a rare chance to join the Senior Leadership Team and shape the future of a growing, values-driven youth charity. With a flexible working culture, a strong reputation in the community, and the backing of the national OnSide network, this role offers the chance to lead a passionate team and make a lasting impact.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead a high-performing team to deliver a bold fundraising strategy, with the goal of raising £1.2m annually. You’ll manage key donor relationships, drive income growth across corporate, major donor, and grant funding streams, and oversee impactful communications that tell the story of our work with young people.
To be successful as the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will need
- Proven experience in high-value fundraising (corporate, major donor, or trusts)
- Ideally some experience in communications or an understanding of the importance of bran
- Ability to network, influence both external and internal stakeholders
- Strategic thinking with the ability to deliver operational plans
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector – you can read more about our commitment to diversity (here).
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please quote the reference 2638AJ
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At Target Ovarian Cancer, philanthropy is absolutely central to achieving our mission to double survival from ovarian cancer, delivering around a third of our income. With strategic support from our senior leadership team, CEO and Board, this role is an opportunity to make your mark in a varied and rewarding job.
As our new Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager you will account manage a portfolio of major donors, trusts & foundations and corporates, including warm donors and new prospects. We’ve laid strong foundations, with a compelling case for support, clear propositions, a core group of committed donors and a refreshed prospect pipeline. Now we are looking for an ambitious and results-driven fundraiser to build relationships with these funders to deliver sustainable income over the long-term.
To be successful in this role, you will enjoy working with a range of funders, from major donors to traditional foundations to brand-led corporate partners. No two days will be the same, and you will thrive on pace and finding new opportunities. You’ll enjoy real autonomy and the chance to build relationships directly with high-value supporters, making a tangible impact in a collaborative and encouraging environment. Our networks are currently underdeveloped, which means there’s a meaningful opportunity to make your mark - developing new relationships and delivering significant results.
What we’re looking for:
- A motivated, ambitious and results-driven fundraiser who is confident building high level relationships.
- A strong communicator, able to develop and deliver compelling comms in writing and verbally.
- A capable project manager with strong attention to detail, who can deliver work proactively and collaboratively.
At Target Ovarian Cancer, we’re a values-led, insight-driven organisation with a progressive, empowering culture and an experienced leadership team that champions agility and innovation. We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. We are also investing in our future. Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
This is a permanent, full time role. We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in Angel, London when required.
Please submit your application by midnight on Thursday 10th July. The provision date for first interviews is Thursday 19th and these will be carried out on Teams.
We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us.
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
The Training and Registers Officer is responsible for supporting the RSB’s overarching training agenda through administration, evaluation and development. The successful candidate will help to ensure that the objectives in the RSB business plan are met, with an emphasis on developing a comprehensive training offering to meet the needs of our members and the wider scientific community. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide administrative support to the Professional Registers and the Accreditation programme to ensure growth and high quality standards in both these important areas.
The Training and Registers Officer will join a small dedicated team, overseen by the Director responsible for Accreditation, Training and Professional Registers. This role could require UK travel, some international travel, and nights away from home.
* Employees who have successfully completed the probationary period can choose to participate in a four-day working week.
Interviews will take place 23 or 24 July 2025 in Central London (by invite only).
The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout lifetimes at school and higher education, in the workplace and training; we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission.
Applications for this position close on 8 July 2025
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Are you a strategic and values-driven leader with a passion for equity, inclusion and ensuring people with lived experience have real power to shape change? Then join Shelter as our Head of Lived Experience Insight, and you could play a central role in delivering our vision – ensuring that people directly affected by the housing emergency influence and shape everything we do.
About the role
We’re looking for a Head of Lived Experience Insight to lead the strategic direction for lived experience across Shelter. You will manage a high-performing team and oversee the development and delivery of our lived experience insight strategy, ensuring it is embedded throughout all areas of our work. You will drive a high-quality programme that supports our strategic priorities, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and identify opportunities to develop and strengthen our approach. You'll also play a key role in ensuring lived experience is consistently integrated into organisational planning and decision-making.
Role specifics
As Head of Lived Experience Insight, you will lead the development and delivery of Shelter’s Lived Experience Insight strategy, working with senior leaders to embed lived experience across governance, planning and decision-making. You’ll manage and support a skilled team, ensuring high performance, wellbeing and development, while overseeing the quality and impact of Shelter’s lived experience programme. This includes managing budgets, delivering externally funded projects, and ensuring robust data and evaluation practices. You’ll build strong internal and external relationships, promote shared learning, and drive culture change, co-production and anti-racist practice across the organisation. You will also ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and continuous improvement are central to all aspects of the team’s work.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
This role heads the Lived Experience Insight Team which sits within the Equity, Inclusion and Culture (EIC) Directorate.
The Lived Experience Insight team works across several different directorates and teams, to support the development of our approach to put lived experience at the heart of our fight for home.
We work collaboratively with people with lived experience, Shelter staff and key stakeholders. We help to deliver projects and activities which give people with lived experience the opportunity to influence and shape our work. This ranges from organisational governance and strategic decision making to local and national influencing, to staff recruitment.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Epilepsy Research Institute is looking to appoint an Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team and play a central role in supporting the CEO across a range of duties. This is a new post which requires an individual with exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and facilitator, ensuring the smooth running of the CEO’s schedule, correspondence, and key projects. You will also work closely with the senior leadership, helping to coordinate meetings and follow-ups across the Institutes functions.
Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. If this post is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you to help us drive forward with our mission.
Application is by way of a CV and a short supporting statement which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.
Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025
Interviews:Tuesday 5th August 2025 at London office.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and its associated conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Alumni Engagement Events Officer
£45,700 to £55,240 per annum
White City / Hybrid
About the role:
Join Imperial College London as an Alumni Engagement Events Officer and help shape the future of alumni engagement at a world-leading university. You’ll lead a dynamic global events programme that connects over 260,000 alumni, including scientists, engineers, medics and business leaders, through impactful experiences that strengthen Imperial’s global community.
Based in the Advancement Division, you’ll work with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver events that support Imperial’s bold Science for Humanity strategy and a major decade-long fundraising and engagement campaign.
What you would be doing:
As Alumni Events Officer, you’ll lead a diverse and high-profile events programme, from presidential receptions and international gatherings to career-focused networking and partner-led initiatives. You’ll plan strategically, collaborate creatively, and deliver with excellence at the heart.
Managing resources and guiding an Events Coordinator, you’ll oversee every stage of the event lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Imperial’s engagement and fundraising goals. From shaping content to working with senior stakeholders and volunteers, your role will be central to our global alumni experience.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for an experienced events professional to lead a diverse programme of high-profile alumni events. You will:
- Oversee the planning and delivery of on-campus, off-campus, and online events.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders and alumni.
- Manage and support the Alumni Engagement and Events Coordinator.
- Ensure consistent branding and coordination across teams and departments.
- Report on event performance and drive improvements based on feedback.
What we can offer you:
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
If you require any further details on the role please click on the Apply Link.
Closing date: 13 July
Expected interview date: 24 July
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
JOB TITLE: Finance Manager
REPORTING TO: Chief Financial Officer
JOB SCOPE
We are looking for an amazing Finance Manager to join the Waverley Abbey team based in Farnham, Surrey !
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about finance, loves
systems and goes the extra mile to deliver efficiency and excellence.
Working with our Finance Director, you will help to lead the financial direction of Waverley Abbey Trust embedding a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient financial processes, overseeing all aspects of our day-to-day financial management.
We need a strong communicator who is highly organised, adept at multi-tasking and prioritising amidst a busy environment; a great team player in a fast-paced organisation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Scope: Routine financial oversight including aspects of management and statutory accounting, budgeting, treasury, payroll and audit.
Role Description: The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing accurate financial records and controls for Waverley Abbey Trust and subsidiary operations, managing a team of three, taking care of day-to-day banking, VAT returns, gift aid, insurance, etc..
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, including day to day banking transactions, current and deposit accounts, reconciliations and authorisation of all payments, payroll, and other transactions.
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Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed.
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Assist the Finance Director (FD) in organisation-wide budgetary planning.
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Monitor cash flow, bank accounts and financial transactions.
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Efficient and rigorous financial administration including but not limited to VAT returns, gift aid, legacies, payroll, the workplace pensions scheme, and staff credit card management.
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Maintain the fixed assets register and monthly depreciation of assets
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Supervision and development of the Finance team to improve efficiency and working practices
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Provide timely, accessible and useful financial reports for senior managers and other operational team members and proactively develop the quality and usefulness of financial reporting and communications to improve business performance.
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All external and internal obligations, accounts, budgets and forecasts are prepared and reported in a prompt, accurate and timely manner.
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Work with the FD and external accountants /auditors to manage the preparation and audit of end-of-year statutory accounts.
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Alongside the FD, ensure all organisational financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation and evolve and ensure adherence to finance policies and procedures.
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Collaborate in the design and implementation of financial systems and process improvements.
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Stay up to date with any relevant changes to charity legal and financial responsibilities, for example charity commission and HMRC reporting requirements.
Key Requirements & Skills
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Preferable- Degree level qualification or ATT (or comparable) in accounting, finance management or similar.
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At least 10 years’ experience in finance management and accounting.
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Senior Management experience.
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Ideally, not essentially, having some experience of the Charity and Higher Education sectors
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High levels of familiarity and comfort with Sage 200, Microsoft office packages and computer-based accountancy packages.
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Experience of payroll admin including workplace pensions and leave provisions (i.e. Maternity leave etc).
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Confident and clear communicator in both written and verbal forms of communication
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Highly organised with superior attention to detail, especially in planning , report writing and budgeting.
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This is a newly created role within our Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team, offering a dynamic opportunity to work flexibly across corporate partnerships, major donors, and trusts to help drive our plans for growth in our new 2025-2029 Fundraising Strategy.
The primary focus of the role will be to secure new corporate partnerships, with a particular emphasis on national partnerships within priority sectors, corporate donations and sponsorships. A key responsibility will be to independently secure sponsorship for our events throughout the year — specifically targeting companies to support research and clinical care conferences.
To be the right candidate for this role, you will:
- Have a proven track record of securing significant partnerships
- Be a confident communicator with the ability to present to a range of audiences
- Have experience in producing and delivering customised new business proposals
- Have strong stakeholder management skills, able to build relationships with corporates, trusts and major donors
- Be experienced in managing high-value projects to deliver targets and goals within challenging deadlines
In return you’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team with a genuine commitment to flexibility. We offer a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 14 July 2025
First interviews expected week commencing 21 July 2025. Second interviews expected week commencing 28 July 2025
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
No agencies please.
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
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Title: Head of Strategic Funding
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (1-2 days a week with hybrid working)
Salary: £61,273 per annum – Band H, Level 3 - Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
About the role
At Scouts, we believe in building a brighter future for young people. Now we’re looking for a visionary fundraising leader to join our passionate team as Head of Strategic Funding, a pivotal role shaping how we secure major support from government, trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
You’ll lead a brilliant team, nurture high-value relationships, and oversee the full funding cycle, from bold pitches to powerful partnerships. With a multi-million-pound income target, your strategic mindset, creativity, and tenacity will help unlock the resources we need to extend our reach and deepen our impact.
As our Head of Strategic Funding, the Key responsibilities are:
- Leading and evolving Scouts’ strategic funding strategy in collaboration with our Chief Fundraising Officer.
- Securing five- to seven-figure gifts from key funders.
- Managing and inspiring a high-performing team of four.
- Creating compelling proposals that speak to hearts and minds, and drive change.
- Developing innovative funding pipelines and fostering cross-organisational collaboration.
- Engaging senior stakeholders and leveraging peer networks for new opportunities.
What we are looking for in our Head of Strategic Funding:
We’re looking for a confident, collaborative, and driven professional with:
- A strong track record in securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, or government bodies.
- Experience leading high-impact fundraising teams and strategies.
- An ability to think big, communicate clearly, and influence at the highest levels.
- Financial acumen, persuasive writing, and a passion for outcomes that change young lives.
Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Monday 21st July 2025
1st stage interviews (Teams): Tuesday 29th July 2025 - This will consist of a 50-minute video Q&A with the panel
2nd stage interviews (in person): Wednesday 6th August 2025 – This will consist of a 60 minute in person Q&A with the panel and a short presentation.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
To develop and deliver the charity’s policy and campaigning strategy and the charity’s programme of health projects to ensure the charity achieves its key objectives. To build engagement with the NHS, Department of Health, Parliamentarians, policy makers, think tanks, charity and patient groups to develop and deliver our campaigning strategy. Build engagement with HCP networks and related organisations to inform and support delivery of our health information work.
To be the owner and primary point of contact for FBC’s health policy and campaigning activities, working closely with the CEO to represent the interests of the charity with decision-making bodies such as UK government and Parliament, NHS, devolved health and social care bodies and other stakeholders. The postholder will Influence key decision makers, collaborate in initiatives and comment on policy decisions to press for higher levels of research funding, organisational changes to drive earlier diagnosis and improvements in patient experience.
The post holder will have the ability to meld impactful campaigning, political astuteness and evidence-based policymaking to drive change with demonstrable sensitivity to health inequalities and other issues that affect bladder cancer patients and their families.
They will be organised and will be able to manage several tasks at once, meeting strict deadlines.
Candidates who are unable to answer the screening questions to our satisfaction will not be considered for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group are delighted to be working with a leading foster care charity to recruit for a HR Advisor on a permanent basis. This role will predominately manage the employee relations function and will provide extensive support to internal stakeholders. The role will also involve providing generalist HR support across policy, operations and payroll.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- To act as referral point of contact for all HR matters to line managers
- Providing a professional and efficient HR service specifically on disciplinary, capability & grievances, application of terms and conditions of employment, absence management, HR policies and procedures, employment law and pay and benefits
- To play a key role in assisting with employee relations issues and managing casework
- To provide advice, support and guidance to staff on all employment issues
- Manage employee relations case load, reviewing investigation reports whilst adhering at all times to company policy and legal parameters
- To assist in preparation of cases for appeal, hearing panels and employment tribunals
- Keep up to date with employment and pensions legislation and case law decision and advice on compliance and risk issues emerging from these
- Support the Managers in both long term and short term intermittent absence
- Support with the annual salary review, evaluation, benchmarking and proposals for salary adjustments and exceptional payments
- To oversee sickness absence capability hearings in liaison with the relevant Manager / Senior Manager
Ideal candidate profile:
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification (desirable)
- Proven experience in generalist HR roles with a solid understanding of UK employment law and diversity and inclusion practices
- Strong written communication and interpersonal abilities to build relationships and produce professional documentation
Agency reference number: J89362
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid Working
Start date: ASAP
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
