Jobs in chiswick
Summary
The Education and Growing Faith department is looking to hire a Senior Programme Officer to support the church schools and the wider education sector. Working in the Operations Team, you'll be directly supporting the Head of Operations with project work and the wider NSE with system and process support. The role will offer the post-holder the opportunity to work across a range of areas such as communications, HR, grant management, reporting and governance. There will be a mix of longer strategic project work, and shorter task-based work.
About the Department/Role
The National Society for Education (NSE) is both an NCI and a Royal-charter charity. It's aims are to support Church schools and the wider education sector by developing leaders, shaping policy and growing faith.
The NSE leads the Church of England's national work in education in partnership with 41 Diocesan Boards of Education and approximately 4,700 Church of England schools. We also support the national education work of the Church in Wales, which includes around 150 schools. Our presence extends to work with community schools and academy trusts, as well as higher and further education through numerous chaplaincies, providing spiritual support and guidance to children and young people, and to adults.
We are a dynamic team, working remotely from our homes around the country. We gather regularly online, and fairly regularly in person.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of this role is to:
- Support the Head of Operations with policy development and reviews.
- Take responsibility for the continued development and management of the online Office Manual.
- Support the Head of Operations with due diligence tasks around new areas of work, taking ownership of discrete projects.
- Project manage areas of work as delegated by the Head of Operations, creating work plans, managing stakeholders, providing project reports regularly.
- Take responsibility for certain HR policy implementation such as designing and rolling out appropriate induction processes.
- Alongside the marketing staff, support the Head of Operations with the management of our internal and external comms.
- Lead the development of Asana (an online project management tool) use across the Operations Team.
- Provide Executive level support to the CEO, including diary management with high profile external stakeholders.
- Manage internal team days and residentials with the Events Manager.
- Work with the Head of Operations to manage the annual planning and reporting cycle.
About You
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Experience of working within multi-faceted and complex projects
- Experience of summarising and reporting on data to stakeholders.
- Experience of organising and storing information securely and systematically.
- Experience of writing training manuals to simply communicate policy and process.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills.
- Customer service skills and able to take responsibility for progressing stakeholder queries.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organisation skills, ability to keep track of key priorities
- Proactive and able to work under own initiative to suggest solutions to problems.
- Strong sense of ownership and ability to solve problems.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Key Attributes: Takes personal Responsibility, Organised methodical approach, Pride and commitment to high standards, Collaboration and team support.
Desirable
- Experience of project management of complex projects from start to end
- Experience of co-ordinating virtual events
- Advanced statistical analysis and Excel skills
- Proficiency in using survey technology, for example, Form Assembly
- Experience in using Project Management Software (Eg. Asana)
- Experience in marketing and comms work
Circumstances
Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel for the following reasons:
- National Society Team Days (3 per year)
- National Society Residential (2 days, including 1 overnight stay in the autumn)
- Ops Team Days (approx 3 per year)
- Other events where support is required
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.
What we offer
Your Salary
- A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
Your Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
Duties and key responsibilities
•Manage and grow a Trusts and Foundations portfolio at MAP to secure income from active and cold audiences, focusing on donors giving up to £25,000 per annum.
•Identify new channels to grow income from Trusts and Foundations outside of the charity’s existing networks.
•Develop and deliver tailored proposals, sit reps, and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and MAP’s understanding of supporters.
•Work with the Prospect Researcher to identify, research, and cultivate leads to build a strong pipeline of Trusts and Foundations prospects that will have a significant, positive impact on income.
•Develop and implement a range of cultivation tools and conduct the necessary analysis to track progress against key performance indicators.
General Responsibilities
•Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
•Carry out other associated duties in line with the broad remit of the position.
•Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
•Share knowledge, specialist expertise and best practice with the wider team.
•Represent and be an ambassador for MAP.
•Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
•Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
•Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and/or clients, staff and MAP data.
Skills and abilities
Essential
•Strong interpersonal skills •Strong presentation skills that communicate ideas clearly and respectfully across diverse audiences
•Self-motivated and pro-active in seeking out answers to problems
•Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity.
•Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.
•Strong attention to detail
Desirable
•Understanding of overseas humanitarian and development issues.. •Knowledge, understanding, and experience of Palestine or the Palestinian cause and community.
Experience
Essential
•Driven, proactive and externally focused, able to spot and create opportunities.
•Experience of external facing events.
•Experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.
•Experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.
•Experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research Ability to prioritise and work on numerous projects simultaneously.
Desirable
•Experience of securing 5-figure gifts from UK-based and overseas major donors and/or trusts is desirable.
•Experience / good understanding of major donor and trusts fundraising.
Personal attributes and other requirements
•Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
•Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity).
•Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
•Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
•Commitment to personal learning, development, and improvement in pursuit of own objectives and those of the team and organisation
•Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends.
•An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
•Attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
•Prepared and able to travel occasionally to all MAP offices.
•Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
•Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A great opportunity to join RCJ Advice, a Citizens Advice and Law Centre, based at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, as part of our Legal Aid service.
Legal Aid is a lifeline to many people who need legal advice but can’t afford a lawyer. This vital role will manage the billing and related administration of our Legal Aid Contracts in Housing Law, Family Law, and our Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS). The role will primarily focus on:-
- Managing the billing process for our Legal Aid contracts.
- Preparing case files for licensed work and inter partes billing
- Liaising with cost lawyers to ensure prompt preparation of licensed work billing & inter partes bills
- Facilitating the costs recovery process where costs have been awarded
- Preparing and submitting LAA returns for controlled work – Legal Help, HLPAS In Court Duty Scheme, HLPAS Early Legal advice and escape fee cases.
You will come with experience of preparing and processing legal aid billing and private billing; experience of using the Legal Aid Agency portal; excellent skills in IT; strong interpersonal skills and an ordered approach to your work.
RCJ Advice is a unique Citizens Advice and Law Centre providing legal advice and support to people at a time when they need it most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
We are searching for our first Fundraising Manager, someone looking to make a real impact helping to create a better future for all walking and wheeling on Britain’s streets. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the fundraising department from the ground up for years to come.
This role will lead the way in shaping our plans for generating new income. From researching and prioritising new income channels to ensuring our CRM is fit for purpose, this is an exciting time for an ambitious and passionate fundraiser to join our team.
We want the postholder to shape the strategy and bring their own ideas; someone who can take ownership and communicate vision and plans for fundraising clearly, effectively, and with genuine passion for our work.
Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.
Closing date: 29/05/2025 (11:59pm)
Interviews: 05/06/2025 via Team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract type: 12 months FTC
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours a week
Salary: £50,000
Pattern of work: Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days at home
Are you an immediately available finance professional who has a analytical mind?
Are you passionate about working for a not-for-profit organisation who are leaders in supporting youth entrepreneurship on a global scale?
If so, then this Finance and Project Accountant role is the right role for you.
Working as part of finance team, you will play a significant role in supporting the finance team and the global programmes team in meeting its service goals.
Your day-to-day duties as Finance and Project Accountant will include;
• Completing all financial reports including cashflow forecasts and budgets
• Completing monthly management accounts
• Business partnering with programme leads to review their financial reports and budgets
• Working on remodelling and simplifying existing reporting processes for project cycle and programmes
• Creating efficiencies and controls in reporting structures resulting in robust and relevant reports
• Integrating CRM with accounting packages to improve reporting efficiencies
• Working closely with the Finance Director to produce timely reports for projects and subcontractors
• Providing support to project team to offer financial data in support of any new contracts and bids
• Supporting contract and programme managers with financial data required to produce accurate donor reporting
The skills you will bring to the position of Finance and Project Accounting include;
• Strong analytical skills
• Prior experience of creating efficiencies in financial reporting
• Knowledge of programme reporting on an international scale
• Working knowledge of grant reporting
• Prior strong experience in business partnering and making financial concepts meaningful to non finance professionals
• Competency in Excel: including Pivot Tables, VLook Ups and data manipulation
• Working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software’s
This is critical role for an evolving organisation, and working as part of this team could give you an opportunity to build on your analytical and business partnering skills.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Finance and Project Accountant please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are recruiting for a Children's Support Worker to join our team in Waltham Forest; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Children's Support Worker
Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Children Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.
A key requirement for this role is to provide personal one to one and group support to children and young people to ensure they are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate activities.
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Closing date: 9.00am on 27 May 2025
Interview date: 2 June 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
We are recruiting for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton and Kingston with the requirement to occasionally attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £38,674.05 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5
We are looking for a committed and compassionate deputy service manager to lead our Enhanced support service. This is an opportunity to support women and children facing multiple barriers to safety and recovery, including survivors with insecure immigration status, experiences of homelessness or substance misuse.
You will provide leadership in day-to-day service delivery, ensuring high standards of trauma informed support, safeguarding and risk management. You will supervise a team of dedicated front-line staff, promote reflective practice and help foster a culture of continuous learning. You will also deputise for the Service manager and supporting wider service coordination as needed.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in VAWG or community-based services who is ready to step into a management position. You will be supported to develop your leadership skills while helping to share inclusive, survivor centred service provision.
If you are committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of survivors and thrive in a dynamic and values drive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 9.00am on 27 May 2025
Interview date: 3 June 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions.
This is a unique opportunity to shape global conversations on climate science by empowering researchers in developing countries to publish and communicate their work, collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts.
The Scientific Writing and Publishing Lead will play a key role in supporting researchers in the Global South to communicate their findings effectively and contribute to the global SRM conversation. Working within the Programmes team, reporting to the Programmes Director, and in cooperation with the Communications team, the Scientific Writer will collaborate closely with research teams and external partners. Responsibilities will include:
1. Support researchers with scientific writing and publishing
- Develop guidance materials on topics such as structuring research papers, writing abstracts, and best practices for peer-reviewed publication.
- Train and support researchers to develop, refine, and publish scientific manuscripts through one-on-one and group training sessions and technical editing and feedback.
- In collaboration with the Staff Scientist, help build climate researchers’ capacity to prepare and communicate their findings to different audiences.
- Advise research teams on scientific publishing norms, including peer review, and open-access publishing.
- Support researchers in choosing appropriate journals and navigating the submission and review process.
- Assist researchers in adapting their work for public and policy-facing communication channels, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
2. Lead and coordinate reports and publications
- Serve as the lead coordinator for a recurring international scientific report, overseeing contributions from multiple researchers and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Act as a writer for key sections of the report, synthesising insights from researchers into a compelling and scientifically rigorous narrative.
- Work closely with stakeholders and coordinate peer review and fact-checking to ensure the report’s accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
3. Support Degrees’ scientific communication and outreach
- Collaborate with the communications team to ensure that external materials such as blog posts, website content, policy briefs and media articles are scientifically accurate and up to date.
- Work with the policy engagement teams to develop scientific summaries and briefings for a range of stakeholders.
- Keep Degrees staff and researchers abreast of new techniques for communicating research results to a range of stakeholders and training them how to use them.
- Ensure that information from our funded research teams is shared with the communications teams.
- Work closely with Degrees’ Staff Scientist and provide support when required.
4. Manage projects
- Manage multiple writing and editorial projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Work closely with programme officers, researchers, and external partners to coordinate content development and align with strategic goals.
- Working closely with the Staff Scientist in helping them to maintain an organised archive of scientific publications, reports, and communication materials for internal and external use.
Putting developing countries at the centre of the SRM conversation





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Our client is a brilliant, longstanding community-based youth organisation operating in West London. With a focus on educational exclusion, street culture and pathways to opportunity, the institution is pioneering new ways of engaging young people and addressing the challenges and opportunities of modern London.
The client is located in one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in London, and has a proud record of growing local talent, through youth worker training programmes, and a highly diverse senior management team. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, subject only to their ability to deliver on the role.
Chief Executive Officer
Salary circa £70,000
Full time, with potential for one day hybrid
The Board are now looking for a new Chief Executive.
As the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in the overall leadership and management of the organization. Collaborating with a strong senior management team, who have initiated the innovative programming, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of the Club and serving as a primary liaison with community members and local organizations.
Working with an engaged board, your focus will encompass: Strategy implementation, HR and Personnel Management, Policy Development and Enforcement, Key Stakeholder Management, Board Communication, Leadership Team Management, and Operational Execution.
We are seeking candidates with the following:
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Previous experience leading an organisation or clear evidence that they can step up to this role
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Experience overseeing the operational functions of a similar sized organisation
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Previous experience working with young people
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The ability to mentor and develop senior management
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Strong operational and finance experience
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Strong HR experience and expertise
Experience working in a frontline service delivery organisation and fundraising and partnerships experience are desirable.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 8th June
First round interviews: w/c 16th June
Second round interviews: w/c 23rd June
How to apply
To find out how to apply and to view the appointment brief, please click 'Redirect to recruiter' to be redirected to the Prospectus website.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for 2 Retail Supervisors to join us on a seasonal, part-time contract from June for 3-5 months, working 20 hours per week from Wednesday to Sunday, with the potential for additional hours.
The Benefits
- Salary of £17.98 per hour
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata), plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail professional to join our iconic parks and contribute to the delivery of a memorable visitor experience.
You will be at the forefront of shaping retail experiences that capture the beauty and heritage of the Royal Parks, delighting millions of visitors with exceptional service.
What’s more, you will have the chance to showcase your leadership skills by inspiring a high-performing team, leaving your mark across some of the capital’s most iconic green spaces.
So, if you want to take the next step in your retail career surrounded by London’s most scenic parkland, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Retail Supervisor, you will support the delivery of our retail operations, starting at the Hyde Park Boat House and expanding to additional retail outlets.
Working closely with the Retail Manager, you’ll help ensure our shops achieve their financial goals and maintain excellent customer service and presentation standards at all times.
Beyond this, you will also lead and develop a team of paid staff, supporting their training, performance and rota management, and create a welcoming, high-quality retail environment that delights customers.
Additionally, you will:
- Promote upselling and encourage donations and sign-ups
- Manage POS reconciliations and ensure adherence to financial policies
- Oversee stock deliveries, ecommerce fulfilment and inventory control
About You
To be considered as a Retail Supervisor, you will need:
- Significant retail management experience
- Team leadership skills, with the ability to manage people and resources effectively
- Strong financial acumen, including interpreting data and managing stock processes
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Strong visual merchandising abilities
Other organisations may call this role Shop Supervisor, Retail Team Leader, Assistant Retail Manager, Retail Manager, or Visitor Services Supervisor.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Retail Supervisor, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
My client is a cultural landmark in the very heart of London. Drawing in audiences from around the world, to share in their unique and ambitious programme of events, they perfectly balance both tradition and innovation.
At present they are looking to recruit a high calibre Finance Director to support them with their ever growing aspirations and new 5 year business plan. Reporting to the Chief Executive, key responsibilities will include:
- Work with the SLT to deliver the new 5 year strategic plan and budget.
- Lead on the financial delivery of a capital build project, ensuring fundraising, cashflow and business disruption are considered.
- Lead the finance, procurement and IT team, embedding a true team culture and that colleague engagement are at the highest levels
To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record as a senior finance lead in the Not-for-Profit sector. Other key attributes include inclusive and engaging management skills as well as a strategic mindset.
My client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, both within the organisation and in the wider cultural sector. As such they are keen to encourage candidates who can reference how they have driven anti-racist initiatives in their past workplaces.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
IPSEA training to Level 2 is required for this role. Further training and qualifications will be offered and supported.
This role is to support SENDIASS - The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services and to lead on Youth Facilitator role.
Centre 404 is a leading charity based in North London with an excellent reputation for providing high quality services to children and adults with learning disabilities and their families. This role will be part of our Children, Young People, Families and Engagement service that works with family carers of children and adults who have a learning disability and offers advice, training, support and events throughout the year.
This is an ideal opportunity for an effective and confident individual to bring SEND expertise to the team within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The role will involve providing impartial information, advice and support to parents of children and young people, and young people themselves, who have Special Educational Needs and/or a disability so they can make appropriate, informed decisions about their education - in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
You will obtain and process referrals and provide support and expertise at all points along the SEN journey for service users and their families. You will partner with a range of other organisations; local and national, voluntary and community and will variably act as advocate, mediator, facilitator and supporter in the best interests of the children, young people and parents within the service
Knowledge of local authority processes, national policies and legislation and relevant SEND issues will be essential to this role alongside organisational expertise and a real desire to engage with users in order to create and deliver a range of events and activities as part of the sider Supporting Families team.
This is a potentially hugely rewarding role for an individual with significant experience of the SEND Code of Practice offering challenge, autonomy and opportunities for development within a growing organisation.
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. The full person specification and job description are available as an attachment to this advert.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are hiring a Deputy Manager to deliver quality services to children and young people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. The job is based in our wonderful five bedded home in Tower Hamlets providing fun-based after school activities and short breaks for a small group of children with Autism in a residential setting.
The role will involve balancing multiple priorities in running an essential and inspirational service for children and young people with Autism. You will support with strategic and logistical planning while also carrying out hands-on work alongside the rest of the team, ensuring a child centred approach is maintained at all times, and involving children, young people and parents and carers in decision-making structures. There is ample scope for development, identifying any gaps in existing provisions and expanding services accordingly. This deputy manager will be ambitious to maintain and further develop the positive and invaluable work of this service.
You will support, and be supported by, our Ofsted Registered Manager and be responsible for delivering services that are fully compliant with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. You will ensure the safety of service users' health and wellbeing, leading by example with a positive and person-centred approach. You will be confident liaising with local authority and Ofsted representatives and be committed to supporting your team to provide and facilitate engaging activity groups aimed at developing the life skills, confidence and relationship building of the people we support.
- You will need to have a minimum of two years of supervisory or team leadership experience ideally in a children’s residential environment or a related field working with children, young adults or adults with learning disabilities.
- You will need to have or be working towards Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
If you are interested in this role, please submit a CV and a cover letter, either in the body of the email or as a separate attachment that details your interest in the role and suitability for it. The full job description and person specification are available as an attachment to this advert.
We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Production to join our Production Department on a full time, permanent position.
The Head of Production will play a pivotal role in delivering our world-class events ranging from contemporary and classical music, theatre, dance and literature, and commercial events such as graduations, film premiers and conferences.
Working closely with the Director of Technical Production, the successful candidate will lead on production planning, refine processes, and champion knowledge sharing. You’ll empower our dedicated team to thrive in a fast-moving, creative environment, ensuring we’re not just delivering today’s programme, but developing a future-ready, energised production team.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and develop production planning and processes, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across a diverse and ambitious programme.
- Support the strategic direction of the Production team, embedding innovation, flexibility and continuous improvement.
- Build a collaborative and empowered team culture through effective management and mentoring of Production Managers.
- Champion the use of systems and protocols that enable cross-departmental collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Ensure health & safety, sustainability and accessibility are integral to all production activity
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven leadership in production management across multi-artform venues or large-scale cultural programmes.
- Experience implementing successful production processes and managing change in a complex, creative environment.
- Excellent planning and communication skills with a commitment to knowledge sharing and team development.
- Strong understanding of health & safety, sustainability, and access in live performance settings.
- Comfortable managing diverse stakeholders, budgets, and systems (experience with Artifax 4 is a plus).
Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities.
We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre.
By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.
Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.
The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.
At the Southbank Centre we believe in:
Creating welcoming spaces
- Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities.
- This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.
Making wonderful experiences together
- Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
- This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.
Sparking new thinking
- Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
- This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.
Benefits & Perks:
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
- A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery
- Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga
- Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client, a renowned young person's homeless charity based across East Surrey, is currently seeking a Housing Support Officer (Weekends/Days) to provide personal development opportunities to young people in one of their supported housing services (low-medium needs) based in Redhill.
In this role, you will provide support to residents, as well as other housing duties, and will induct residents in to their accommodation, ensuring terms of the licence are understood and that all health and safety issues are fully explained. You will provide a trauma-informed approach, involving the supported individual, devising, reviewing and updating developmental support plans, recording events and observations and keeping appropriate records as required by the service. You will respond/attend to emergency situations that arise in other services and will have a full understanding of the on-call process.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. The client are looking to accept CVs on a rolling basis.
At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!
Please note this role is to work Saturdays and Sundays 7am – 7pm.