Jobs in farringdon
The Organisation
I'm recruiting on behalf of a small, globally connected Christian organisation based in London, with an annual income of approximately £2 million. This is a faith-based environment and the role suits someone who is comfortable working in a setting where Christian values shape the culture and daily rhythm of the organisation.
The Job
This is a hands-on Director of Finance role, responsible for leading the financial strategy and operations of the organisation and two related charities. You'll manage a small team (currently one full-time and one part-time staff member) and report directly to the Chief Exec equivalent.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and controls
- Overseeing statutory accounts and audit processes
- Supporting funding applications and donor reporting
- Advising senior leadership and trustees on financial matters
- Managing financial operations including payroll, tax, and cash flow
- Reviewing and improving systems and processes
This is a full-time role (35 hours/week), with the option of a 1-2 year contract, and a strong likelihood of extension.
The Person
We're looking for a qualified accountant with experience in charity finance and a strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, and strategic planning. The organisation will also consider a candidate who has worked at a senior level with a smaller organisation and has a strong desire to work with this organisation. You'll need excellent Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems (SAP Business One experience is a plus but not essential).
You'll be:
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment
- A confident financial leader with a pragmatic approach to risk
- Skilled at communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and capable of leading change
- Willing to travel internationally and occasionally work evenings/weekends
Experience of managing teams and upgrading financial systems is desirable.
What's in it for You?
- Salary: £65,000 (potentially up to £70,000)
- Pension: 2.5% employee contribution / 10% employer contribution
- Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 bank holidays + 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexibility: Option to buy/sell 5 days annual leave
- Hybrid Working: Office-based Tuesday-Thursday, home-based Monday and Friday
- Location: West London (Central)
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a global mission while shaping the financial future of a respected and values-driven organisation.
Please apply ASAP to be considered. Applications will be considered as they come through with interviews taking place within a week. Happy to consider candidates on 1 month notice or less.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 70,000 soldiers, 30,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith.
We are now looking for home-based Regional Managers to help us engage with the Christian public across the UK.
The main function of Regional Managers is to bring before the Christian public the work we do taking the gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing a practical experience of the Christian faith to the young people of the British Army and Royal Air Force.
The Regional Manager will present in churches, manage a team of volunteers, establish and maintain strategic partnerships across their region, lead regional projects and events, and produce and curate a wide variety of content.
The aim is to stimulate and encourage prayer, financial support and volunteering in support and furtherance of the work of SASRA, always respecting the interdenominational nature of our ministry. You will shape and grow the fundraising activities in the region and meet with supporters.
You will have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. You’ll also have experience of managing and motivating individuals or groups. Critically, you will possess the spiritual endowment to promote prayer and missionary interest for the Lord's work through the Association in HM Forces.
You will be home-based, but expected to travel inside your region on a regular basis, meeting with supporters and supporting organisations that are raising funds for SASRA
You will be responsible for raising our profile among the Christian community and generating significant levels of engagement with potential supporters of SASRA (both individuals and churches)
Some aptitude for, and experience of, pastoral work is desirable.
The role comprises:
· Engaging with the Christian public and speaking in churches to raise SASRA’s profile
· Liaising and co-operating with HQ staff, Scripture Readers, Advocates, Representatives, Members, Chaplains and Commanding Officers.
· Recruiting and organising teams of volunteers
· Arranging events for local supporters
· Leading the flagship event and other projects in your region
· Maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders
· Handling money and overseeing the accounting, costing, and billing of your activities
· Visiting and supporting Scripture Readers
· Staying in touch with veterans and members
· Producing and curating written, photo and video content.
Technical Capabilities:
You'll need some basic IT skills and a familiarity with social media, but training will be provided. Good spreadsheet or project management skills would be an advantage, as would any experience with producing marketing material and/or infographics.
Personal qualities required:
· Adept bible knowledge
· Appetite for travel
· Likes people
· Enjoys advocacy
· Self-motivated, disciplined
We can offer a competitive salary and entry into our generous stakeholder pension scheme. You should expect significant amounts of travel within the U.K. and therefore you'll need a full U.K driving license. A company car can be provided at advantageous rates, if required.
We welcome applications from veterans, and there is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wildlife & Countryside Link is a coalition of 90 nature charities.
We are looking for a creative, energetic, diplomatic and organised campaigner and events manager who can help us integrate policy-focused public campaigns with major events.
In 2024 and 2025, we led planning for Restore Nature Now (the biggest UK nature march ever) and the Wild Summit (a major event at Bristol Beacon). We would like to make events like these lynchpin moments in our collective campaigning for nature.
Working with major charities, corporate partners and decision-makers, are you the person with the diplomacy, organisation and vision to lead planning and delivery of major public events and campaigns in a way that is more integrated and powerful than ever before?
You would be joining a small, dynamic Link team, but working with partners from across the nature charity sector and beyond. Please do apply if you would like to be at the forefront of nature-campaigning in the UK.
To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Interviews will take place w/c the 10th November 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Parkinson’s UK is looking for a motivated project manager who will ensure the successful delivery of technical, cultural and strategically important projects across the charity. As a Project Manager, you'll be the driving force, applying your deep knowledge of project management methodologies and tools to manage the entire lifecycle of projects.
About the role
In this role you will work on community-driven projects with diverse stakeholders and understand the need for hard-stop project delivery deadlines.
You’ll be an active member of the Performance & Programme Delivery (P&PD) team, working collaboratively across practices, and supporting the Senior Project Manager (Portfolio) in advocating for and nurturing good project management practice across the organisation.
What you’ll do
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Collaborate with teams across the organisation and lead the delivery of projects
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Use the Parkinson’s UK project management standards in your delivery of change projects.
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Coordinate activity to ensure requirements are clearly identified and prioritised, working in collaboration with the Business Analysts.
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Identify, record and manage/resolve project risks and issues.
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Work with the Senior Project Manager (Portfolio) and stakeholders to identify and support all Project-related activities.
What you’ll bring
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Experience managing the successful delivery of projects through planning, execution and closure
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Experience bringing people together around a shared goal and building strong relationships at all levels
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Demonstrable understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. waterfall, agile, scrum) and when to apply them
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Able to prioritise own workload effectively, confidence to work autonomously and ability to enable others to meet challenging deadlines
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Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers
If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.
The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 1 day in the office per week.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
Your new company
Join a globally respected non-profit organisation working at the forefront of social change. With a strong international presence and a mission rooted in equity and empowerment, this organisation leads impactful initiatives that influence policy, drive advocacy, and support vulnerable communities. You'll be part of a collaborative, values-led team committed to creating lasting change through strategic leadership and inclusive practices.
Your new role
As Senior Officer - Executive Office, you'll provide high-level strategic, operational, and administrative support to the CEO. Acting as a trusted advisor and gatekeeper, you'll help manage priorities, coordinate key projects, and ensure smooth communication across senior leadership and the Board. You'll also play a vital role in internal communications and external engagement, including supporting the CEO's media presence and global travel.This is a dynamic, fast-paced role ideal for someone who thrives in high-level executive support and strategic coordination.
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone with:
- 7+ years' experience supporting senior leaders and Boards in a similar role
- Strong governance knowledge, including UK Charity Commission requirements
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copyediting
- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
- Ability to manage complex priorities and work independently
- Experience in internal communications and stakeholder engagement
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset and collaborative approach
Desirable: Experience in gender equality, women's empowerment, or international development.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Generous 10% pension contribution
- Hybrid working model (Central London office)
- Opportunities for international travel
- Inclusive and values-led workplace culture
What you need to do now
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The main purpose of the post holder is to develop the capacity of new and existing Refugee and Migrant Community Organisations (RMCOs) in Islington and surrounding boroughs by providing high quality information, capacity building training and developmental support. The post holder is expected to udnerstand the values and challenges of the voluntary sector.
The capacity building project has been running for 18 months, and will continue for another 18 months until 30 June 2027 where funding will end. Renewal of this employment contract beyond of this period is subject continuation of funding
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Established in 1951, IOM the UN Migration Agency is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of Head of Liaison and Project Support Unit and working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK Mission and wider Organisation, the Senior External Relations Associate will support the implementation of engagement activities with parliamentary and political stakeholders, think tanks, as well as other key counterparts. This includes assisting with information gathering, preparation of materials, logistical arrangements, and follow-up to help IOM as a trusted advisor on migration-related issues and to contribute to building understanding and support for IOM’s work.
For more details about the role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director, Supply Chain | C. £110,000 + Benefits | Permanent | London | Hybrid
For one of the UK's leading Housing Associations, we're recruiting their Supply Chain Director. Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role leading the strategic transformation of Supply Chain management across the organisation. The Supply Chain Director will lead a central team of 4, whilst working strategically with the wider Heads of Procurement and Commercial teams to set the Supply Chain strategy, and develop, embed, and continuously improve the Supply Chain framework across 4000 suppliers and £1.5Bn spend.
Main Duties:
- Leading and setting the strategic plan for Supply Chain, operating within a 'hub and spoke' model
- Lead the development of a robust category management approach (which will be delivered by 'spokes') to streamline vendor relationships and reduce risk
- Develop Group-wide Supply Chain framework (end-to-end), ensuring alignment to corporate strategy, legislation and category management
- Ensure Supply Chain framework is embedded, and subject to continuous improvement
- Apply data and insight to inform and drive decision-making across spend landscape, supplier rationalisation, and efficiency savings across the Supply Chain framework
- Utilise data to identify and evaluate emerging Supply Chain trends, opportunities and best-practices, and drive continuous improvement
- Lead horizon scanning for new legislation, policy and procedures, and ensure the organisation adapt in alignment with corporate strategy and strategic risk
- Partner with Strategy and Performance and OD teams to ensure SOPs and training is rolled out across the Supply Chain framework
- Embed a culture of communication and collaboration practices between the Supply Chain 'hub' and Commercial 'spokes'.
- Leadership, management and coaching of Supply Chain 'hub' team
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to embed the Supply Chain framework, and report and update on performance, and challenges to leadership team
Person Specification:
- Proven track record in senior supply chain leadership roles with a deep understanding of category management, risk and compliance
- Expert in supply chain tech (e.g., ERP) and deep Public Sector procurement and Regulatory experience
- Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
- MCIPS / CSCP highly desirable as is Advanced Practitioner status for the Procurement Act 2023
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Employability Service in Havering.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
You will be on site in Havering 5 days a week.
To work with clients with more serious mental illness, you will need to be comfortable supporting people who have experienced / are experiencing serious mental health challenges, as well as possibly other serious difficulties in their lives. Although you will receive full training and support, it's important you are aware of the potential impact this may have on your own mental wellbeing.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
You bring strong experience and knowledge of mental health and employment support, with a clear understanding of how to assist individuals in finding, returning to, or retaining meaningful employment. Your background in health or social care settings equips you with practical insight into supporting people with mental health conditions, and you are familiar with evidence-based employment models such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS). You are committed to promoting employment retention, maintaining fidelity to IPS principles, and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable vocational outcomes.
Your communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to build rapport quickly and communicate effectively with clients, employers, and partner agencies across all levels. You are confident in presenting services and developing strong professional relationships, helping to raise awareness of employment support and create collaborative, solution-focused partnerships that benefit clients.
You also demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative abilities, with a proven track record in managing time efficiently, coordinating diaries, and prioritising competing demands within a results-oriented environment. Your structured approach and attention to detail ensure that all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with service targets and quality standards.
When will I be working?
You will be working Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257
Location: White City (Hybrid)
Are you passionate about advancing world-changing medical research? Do you thrive on building relationships that inspire transformational philanthropy?
Here at Imperial, we are looking for our new Head of Development for the Faculty of Medicine. This is a rare opportunity to connect visionary donors, grateful patients, and world-leading academics to make a tangible difference in healthcare and patient outcomes.
At Imperial, innovation is part of who we are. Our scientists and clinicians are turning breakthroughs into real-world impact — improving lives across the globe. As we prepare to launch the university’s most ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement campaign, you will play a central role in shaping and driving its success.
As Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work at the most senior levels, securing gifts at the high six-figure level and above for multi-disciplinary research such as public health, cancer and surgery, neurology, paediatrics, immunology, and infectious disease.
You might have worked with senior volunteers before, opening their networks to guide successful relationship building, or have a track record of successful medical fundraising and/or work with grateful patients.
If you’re ready to play a defining role in medical advancement at one of the world’s most influential universities, we’d love to hear from you.
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, 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.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Further Information
This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:
- Head of Global Development, North America
- Head of Principal Gifts
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 12 November 2025.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by Midnight on Wednesday 12 November 2025.
Are you an Information Security expert looking to work for one of the UK's largest charities?
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is undergoing a digital transformation and seeking an Information Security Manager to oversee Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) within the security team and ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
Joining a dynamic and growing information security team at an exciting point in the charities history you’ll collaborate with teams across British Heart Foundation (BHF) to protect BHF’s objectives and integrity. Responsibilities include risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and maintaining a robust governance framework.
Working within the Information Security GRC team, you'll enhance security, compliance, and risk posture in line with industry standards while maintaining ethical practices.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
This opportunity would suit an experienced GRC professional who excels in a collaborative environment and has hands-on risk management and reporting experience.
With previous experience within an InfoSec GRC team, you’ll have strong knowledge of working with the following:
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) for a Tier 1 merchant
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v2.0
• Critical Security Controls Libraries such as CIS Controls
• Cyber Essential Plus (CEP)
With proven experience in delivering complex GRC activities within a fast-paced and dynamic security domain, you’ll have previous experience of working within a risk management framework as well as Cloud Security governance.
To be successful in this role you’ll also have the following skills and experience:
• Effective at building relationships across a large complex organisation and influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex security-related matters into terms that are easily understood by colleagues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
About us
At BHF, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than fifty years of breakthroughs under our belts and we won’t stop until we beat heartbreak forever.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Salary: £42,000 – £47,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London hybrid
Closing date: Rolling
We’re working on a fantastic Corporate Fundraising Manager role with a health-focused charity that funds life-saving research, influences global health policy, and empowers people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of preventable illness.
In this hands-on role, you will manage and lead the delivery of the Corporate Partnerships Strategy and pro-actively develop compelling proposals and pitches to secure new business, and build new relationships with excellent stewardship.
This is a great opportunity for a corporate fundraiser to step into a growing income stream and take full ownership over the programme, with the ability and freedom to shape it moving forward and leave your mark to make the greatest impact.
To be a successful Corporate Fundraising Manager, you will need:
- A strong track record of securing and managing corporate partnerships
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies and proposals
- A proactive, confident approach and the ability to work both strategically and operationally
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and ask to speak to Jake.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Crisis Café Support Worker (Bank)
Reference: 308
Responsible to: Crisis Cafe Coordinator
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 0 hours contract (Bank)
Work pattern: Working on a 7-day rota, working 17:30pm - 01:30am
Working Base(s): Hatfield
About the Service
Our Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways.
We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis centres, crisis cafes and a weekend Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect.
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.
At the Crisis Cafes we promote and enable people to access support in a way that suits them, whether that’s through talking to someone or simply by providing a safe space to have time alone or engage with trained staff.
About the Role
Mental Healthcare Support Workers (Bank) are key members of staff delivering the Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Service, taking part in a rota covering 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the crisis cafe and helpline provision. Working closely with other staff (bank staff, volunteers), coordinators, team leaders and Crisis manager to ensure services are of the highest quality and support the continued growth and development of the service.
By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery.
Whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to delivering high quality, person centred mental health crisis support.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025
Interviews to be held week of 10th November 2025
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received so would encourage early applications.
N.B. Please quote reference number 308 when completing your application for this role.
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.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.
Terrence Higgins Trust is seeking a skilled professional to manage the dynamic workflow of our Marketing team, overseeing the timely delivery of over 600 projects annually, from large-scale campaigns to smaller-scale requests. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in creating powerful campaigns with maximum impact as well as ensuring we deliver accessible health information for all our audiences. In this role, you will be instrumental in leading the use of our Asana project management system, developing new processes, and providing crucial project reporting.
The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, adept at coordinating across creative functions, and experienced in process improvement. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of ending HIV transmissions in the UK and supporting people living with HIV. If you have a passion for operational excellence and want to be part of an ambitious team, we encourage you to apply.
We will consider candidates looking for flexible work/part-time work arrangements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Salary: £30,870 per annum
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*• Company pension contribution• Life insurance (3 x salary) *• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline• Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*• Additional maternity pay and leave*•Additional paternity pay*• Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
Job Summary
You will work across both our SafeCall and Hertfordshire Missing Children’s Services, providing emotional and practical support to young people using virtual methods of communication. You will support young people who have been or who are at risk of missing and being exploited. You will provide a safe and confidential space for them to talk through their experiences and to disclose any harm and ongoing adverse experiences they have suffered. You will be a strong advocate for young people and families, working with them and other agencies to ensure they get the help they need to stay safe, and to reduce the risks of harm they face.
The Hertfordshire Missing Children’s Team operates on weekdays throughout Hertfordshire and is responsible for providing safeguarding, practical and emotional support, casework, advocacy and safety planning.
The dedicated SafeCall casework team is responsible for providing safeguarding, practical and emotional support, casework, advocacy, practical advice and emotional support nationally. The SafeCall team work collaboratively with the Helplines team who provide anonymous expert crisis support, safeguarding, safety planning, signposting and referrals out of hours capacity. These two teams ensure the full wraparound SafeCall service.
Key Accountabilities
• Deliver supportive interventions to families, parents, carers, children, and young people who have been missing or experiencing involvement with gangs & county lines
• To deliver national anonymous support via phone, email, SMS, and live chat, working collaboratively with the helpline team to offer a wraparound SafeCall service.
• Deliver Return Home Discussions / 121 Session support for the returned missing / vulnerable young people / children within expeditious timescales
• Speak up for children, young people, parents and carers who are at risk
• Provide feedback to the referring agency (with consent) on the general progress of the intervention and any identifiable needs which could be better met.
• Support children, young people, parents and carers through on-going support
• Develop support plans for children, young people and their families/carer to work towards mutually agreed goals.
• Support parents and carers to understand the service and the wider support available through the charity
• Be sensitive to the distress parents and carers may be experiencing following a child’s disappearance, which can sometimes be ongoing in relation to CCE.
About you
You must have the right to work in the UK. The person specification in the job description provides full details of what we are looking for, and this includes:
Experience
• Significant experience working directly to support at risk young people and families in a social care, statutory or voluntary sector setting;
• Significant experience of successfully advocating for young people and families to get the support they need from other agencies;
• Experience of assessing needs, recognising risk and implementing safeguarding procedures to safeguard children, young people or vulnerable adults.
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Working (proven) knowledge of the following:
• the particular risks faced by children and young people who are missing, associated with a gang, involved in county lines and experiencing child criminal exploitation
• effective methods for safeguarding children and young people who are missing, associated with a gang, involved in county lines and experiencing child criminal exploitation
• challenges related to the safeguarding of vulnerable children / young people
• the risks and support needs of families who are affected by county lines, child criminal exploitation, gangs and missing
• how statutory services respond to victims of county lines and child criminal exploitation and their families
Closing date: 23:59 on 26 October 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we have sufficient interest.
Interviews: 30 October 2025
Start: ASAP
Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.
You may also have experience in the following: Social Worker, Advocacy, Children’s Services, County Lines Worker, Exploitation Worker, Exploitation Specialist, Helpline Worker, Case Worker, Young Persons Support Worker, etc.
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Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to reconnecting missing people and their loved ones.


