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Interim Payroll Officer (Assistant Financial Accountant)
Location: London (Hybrid – 60% office / 40% home)
Hourly rate: £20.44 £26.44 holiday pay
Contract: Interim
Hours: Full time: 35 hours per week
As the interim Payroll Officer, you’ll take ownership of essential finance processes, from payroll and taxation to treasury and monthly controls, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that helps shape the organisations strategic decisions.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to grow in a non-profit environment while contributing to meaningful change.
In your role as interim Payroll Officer you will.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial systems and reconciliations
• Process monthly payroll and pension runs, including statutory sick leave
• Updating payroll and pension information
• Support audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid)
• Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and investment activities
• Partner with departments like HR to improve processes and drive efficiency
To make a success of this role, you’ll ideally bring:
• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or CCAB) or equivalent professional status
• A proven track record in in financial and payroll experience ideally in a charity or public sector setting
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with finance systems
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement
To apply for the position of interim Payroll Officer through TPP Recruitment please send 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.
Fundraising and Impact Lead
Salary: £31,625 - £34,106 pro-rata (depending on experience and FTE)
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract, with a possibility of a further 6 month extension depending on organisational need
Start Date: Early December 2025 (Specific date to be agreed)
Location: This is a blended-working role with two days per week at our office in Finsbury Park (Tuesday-Thursday) during term time and the flexibility to work from home during school holidays. Occasional travel to schools and events will be required.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00 from Monday to Friday.
About the Role
The Fundraising and Impact Lead will play a key role in growing our fundraising efforts and ensuring robust impact reporting. As we move into the next phase of our 5 Year Strategy, this is an exciting time to work across two strategic priority areas and contribute to our partnership’s success.
As an organisation we are focused on developing our fundraising programme, and you will take an active part in identifying and researching potential donors, developing solicitation plans, and supporting the preparation of bids, reports, and core fundraising materials.
As the organisation transitions to a new Salesforce environment, this role will support the continued maintenance of our existing system and its users. This role will be instrumental in ensuring operational continuity by managing data effectively and supporting the users of the system, including generating insightful reports, and maintaining system performance during the interim period with the support of an external partner.
This role is suitable for somebody who combines analytical problem solving skills with excellent relationship management, and approaches both with meticulous attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is proactive in refining systems and dashboards, and can work confidently with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to take ownership of their learning and development, actively seeking out opportunities to grow their skills and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Innovation and Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising and Impact Lead will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:
Securing funding support
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Take an active role in pipeline research and identifying donors to pursue.
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Develop prospect solicitation plans, working with senior team members to implement them.
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Support the development of written bids and reports.
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Develop core assets to support our fundraising efforts.
Donor management
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Maintain accurate donor records, ensure prompt acknowledgement of donations and all reporting requirements are met.
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Ensure that funders are receiving all necessary comms, including updates, new CP reports, and invitations to events, collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Lead.
Fundraising tracking and impact reporting
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Support the development of fundraising systems to track income and key relationships, maintaining and developing dashboards and reports, and supporting the team to make best use of data.
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Work across the team to gather impact data as required for bids and reporting, devising systems to streamline this.
Data management
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Complete regular imports to keep our data up to date.
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Ensure data integrity through data cleansing, deduplication, and validation tasks.
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Monitor system usage and user activities to ensure compliance with data policies.
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Support with data analysis requests to demonstrate our impact as an organisation, utilising Excel / Google Sheets.
CRM maintenance
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Coordinate with external developers to resolve any issues reported by users, and ensure the smooth running of our integrated systems (e.g. FormAssembly, Zapier).
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Support end-user training and onboarding to promote best practices.
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Create and maintain reports and dashboards, assisting the team where necessary.
Person Specification
Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows.
Essential:
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As one of our cadre of leads, you will be a role model for our values at all times and a cultural lead within the team.
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Strong project management and organisational skills (a ‘completer-finisher’).
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Collaborative, methodical problem solving approach to challenges as they arise.
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Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands and work under pressure, through excellent organisation and time management.
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Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.
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Experience of inputting, manipulating and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability.
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High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and databases.
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Self-starter willing to learn and seek out new knowledge/skills within the data and systems and fundraising spheres to continue to improve.
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A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference.
Desirable:
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Some experience with Salesforce, including knowledge of basic terminology, and experience with integrated platforms, such as FormAssembly and Zapier
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Understanding of data quality and cleanliness principles.
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Some knowledge of report and dashboard building in Salesforce / Excel / Google Sheets.
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Able to use formulas in Excel / Google Sheets for data manipulation and analysis.
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An ability to effectively translate technical aspects to stakeholders of varying experience level.
How to apply
Please click the link above to submit your application on Hireful by 10am on Thursday 30th October 2025. You will be asked to upload your CV and answer four competency and scenario-based application questions.
Interviews will take place 3rd, 5th and 6th November 2025 - (details will be confirmed near time).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a hands on Head of Philanthropy to lead on trusts and foundations and major donor income for a small, innovative health charity.
This is a remote role within the UK, with monthly travel to London and/or Leeds.
The Charity
A creative, innovative health charity that has grown from strength to strength, offering fantastic benefits, including flexible working, generous life assurance and pension scheme, and a committed learning and development budget for each staff member.
The Role
You will join the SMT to work alogisde various stakeholders to deliver the philanthropy income stream with a focus on Trust and Major Donor giving.
Your first 6 months:
Familiarise yourself with the fundraising strategy and your role in operationalising it.
Continue to submit applications to deliver against the 2025/26 pipeline which include small, medium and larger trust funders.
Send out stewardship communications to past and current funders.
Support major donor communications.
In your first 12 months :
When you are more established in the team and your work, you will aim to scale your success, continuing to deliver the annual income target, whilst making the case for team expansion in line with the Fundraising Strategy.
Lead the Fundraising Committee, lead major donor programme develoment and delivery.
Develop case for the recruitment of an additional UK fundraising team member (e.g. Trusts Fundraiser)
Work with the internal team to understand our plans to move into the US market
The Candidate
A creative, hands on fundraiser, happy to lead the startegic and donor facing aspects of high value fundirasing.
A demonstrable track record of securing significant gifts from a range of trusts and foundations.
An ability to write and submit a regular stream of applications.
Experience of researching and writing high-quality, well-structured and persuasive communication materials, and delivering convincing verbal presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
Experience in working with major donors/high net worth individuals, ideally of setting up an income stream to support high net worth giving.
An understanding of funders needs, and how to meet these needs through thorough and relevant research, and creating compelling applications for support.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but, we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
About the job role
An exciting opportunity as a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist has arisen to join the Therapies Service at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. You will work as part of committed and creative team, which offers innovative therapeutic interventions and support to people with specialist palliative and end life care needs.
The Therapies team works in collaboration with other clinical professionals and volunteers across all areas of the service; inpatient, outpatient and community. This role involves the provision of rehabilitative palliative care and non-pharmacological symptom management for patients with life-limiting illness to optimise their independence and maximise their quality of life.
About you
We are looking for:
- Highly developed clinical skills necessary to tailor and adapt therapeutic interventions across a complex patient caseload.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working in an inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
- Skilled in the management of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncological conditions.
- Confident leadership, line management and clinical supervision skills.
We can offer you
- Experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care.
- Development of specialist palliative care treatment skills.
- Opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, loss.
- Exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care.
- Support to undertake the role as a secondment.
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
- Season ticket/Welfare loans.
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme.
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information, please contact Hannah Chapman, Therapies Manager, as detailed on our website.
Application deadline: 27 October 2025
POST
Finance and Operations Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR
Overseeing Operations at every level of the organisation, with line management responsibility for some of the team, Project and Workstream Coordinators (approximately 5 direct reports) plus some external consultants and contractors.
SALARY & HOURS OF WORK
Part Time – 4 days a week (30 hours)
Salary: Gross £40,000 pro rata £32,000
Term - Permanent
Annual Leave Entitlement - 31 days including public and bank holidays Pro Rata
Pension: Workplace pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM
LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER
The post holder will be predominantly remote working but will be required to attend the head office and drop-in in Manchester, drop-in spaces in Glasgow and London, and support staff members nationally. The post involves some travel throughout the UK and some work outside of office hours. All equipment required for remote working will be provided and costs for travel will be covered.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to support the CEO in the day-to-day running of our charity. The NUM CEO develops the overall vision of the organisation, while the Operations Manager is responsible to carry out the vision.
To be successful in this role, you should have experience as a manager in a position of public trust, have excellent financial, organisational, and communications skills, as well as being a problem-solver with work experience in high-pressure work environments. The Finance and Operations Manager must be versatile in their understanding of the larger vision and as well as the fine details and tactics needed to achieve NUM's goals.
The successful candidate will work in an agile manner to ensure the charity continues to be proactive and innovative, while also being responsive to the changing landscape within the sector and the international sex worker rights and safety movement. As part of supporting the operations of NUM, the successful candidate will provide resources, information and support to NUM Managers and Coordinators across diverse projects, workstreams and teams, to achieve aspects of the organisation’s mandate of 'ending all forms of violence against sex workers' and eliminating the conditions that lead to poverty and survival sex work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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At least 3 years' work experience as a Manager, Project or Programme Manager or similar role that requires oversight of a whole system, business, operation or organisation Experience leading remote or hybrid teams is desired. This includes time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, lead team meetings and support members to manage resources, timelines and project budgets, etc.
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At least two years’ experience in grant writing and fund development, as well as in financial management, with a demonstrated ability to co-develop budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting as well as oversee banking activities and work with accountants and Trustees to ensure NUM’s financial health.
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Knowledge of the charity sector, the day-to-day running of a charity, business or similar organisation, and familiarity with the work of National Ugly Mugs and other sex worker-serving and sex worker-led organisations.
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Excellent leadership and delegation skills and experience.
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Ability to support and execute on elements of NUM's policies and strategic plan.
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Experience and training in Safeguarding and the ability to integrate appropriate safeguarding into all aspects of NUM services.
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Exemplary critical thinking and problem-solving skills and experience.
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Excellent IT skills and familiarity with CRM systems, applications and digital platforms and services, particularly Google Workplace, QuickBooks, the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Slack, Trello, and other project management programs and tools.
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Experience in Human Resource Management and monitoring performance across diverse teams.
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Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to engage in knowledge translation within NUM and with external partners, funders and other stakeholders.
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A demonstrated ability to be discrete and confidential as part of working on sensitive issues within a diverse staff team, and to be tactful and strategic in challenging social and political climates.
Applications close on 31st October 2025 at 5pm BST.
Please send a CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 3 pages) to admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with your name and ‘Finance and Operations’ in the subject line.
Your cover letter should set out why you are interested in the post, and demonstrating with specific examples from your experience and qualifications, how you are the right person for this role. The Job Description PDF contains full guidance on what to include in your cover letter.
If you would like to request any adjustments or have any questions in relation to the role, please email in confidence. We will do our best to meet your needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
We are looking for a Data Officer to join our small, busy team and ensure the data we work with is accurate, complete and up to date.
CLAPA’s Data Officer is responsible for the day-to-day flow of data in and out of the charity’s various systems, including fundraising, marketing and service-use platforms. They ensure this data is captured, formatted and imported in a timely and accurate manner, and assist with data analysis to support everything from funding applications to decisions around organisational strategy.
This post also plays a key role in troubleshooting and development of CLAPA’s data systems and works with staff at all levels of the charity to understand and fulfil their data needs. They will be trained and supported in every aspect of their work by the Digital Product Manager.
The successful candidate will be highly IT-literate, with a strong eye for detail, a passion for hunting down errors, and a good understanding of data management and protection principles. They will enjoy working flexibly with a remote team of dedicated colleagues to find creative solutions to unique problems and support CLAPA’s vision and values.
Applications close: 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025
Interviews: Friday 14th November 2025
Start date: ASAP
Please apply using the application form linked in the full recruitment pack.
“Being CLAPA's Data Officer has been one of the most rewarding and interesting experiences of my working life. The role brings together the complexities of data management and analysis, alongside a tangible connection to CLAPA's work and impact. The work is always interesting, especially if you're someone who loves problem solving and collaborating on novel solutions. More broadly, CLAPA is a genuinely warm and welcoming place to work, where it really feels like everyone's effort and time is appreciated.”
– Outgoing CLAPA Data Officer (2023-2025)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CDMT is looking for a talented, ambitious and driven education and arts professional to energetically build on the company’s success over the past decade and imaginatively take forward and elevate our mission and vision for the years ahead. The role is accountable to the Chair of Trustees.
CDMT’s position in the sector and the requirements of the role are described in the job pack and on our website.
ABOUT THE ROLE OF DIRECTOR
CDMT is the industry body for world-class professional schools, conservatoires and awarding organisations in the performing arts, and we are a strong advocate on behalf of the sector.
The Director of the CDMT plays a strategic role in performing arts training, education and assessment nationally and manages the staff and resources of an organisation of UK-wide standing. The CDMT is financed primarily by membership subscriptions. As this source of income is restricted, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate a strategic business sense and a successful income-driven record that will enable the CDMT to create, diversify and take full advantage of developing opportunities.
The Director must be able to liaise effectively with all sectors of the dance, drama, music and musical theatre education communities. They will have wide knowledge and experience of arts education at all stages of development from entry level, through Further/Higher Education to post-graduate level, and will also require an understanding of qualification frameworks in the UK. Knowledge and experience of inspection and self-assessment mechanisms similar to those operated by the Office for Students, Ofsted and Ofqual, is desirable.
The role includes advocacy on behalf of the sector and requires an ability to offer support and advice to professional schools, conservatoires and awarding organisations as well as informing the thinking of regulators, civil servants and parliamentarians. This demands a high level of tact, diplomacy, professional understanding and tenacity as well as intellectual rigour and integrity.
This is a time of change and challenge for the performing arts education community. The post of Director of the CDMT requires a talented, ambitious and self-driven professional able to offer and energetically deliver an exciting vision for the company’s future, and manage the journey required to successfully achieve it.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST DEMONSTRATE
- Experience of management at a senior level in the education and/or arts sectors, with an awareness of national assessment and inspection frameworks
- Staff management skills and a motivating and inclusive style
- Ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and command the respect of peers and associates, demonstrating honesty and integrity in all dealings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and strategic thinking and planning
- Knowledge and experience of financial procedures and regulatory compliance and responsibilities
- Proficiency in influencing, negotiating, and finding common ground and agreement
- Resilience, self-motivation, clear vision and the ability to defend and promote CDMT’s mission
- Commitment to equal opportunities and the charity’s values
- Education to a minimum of Degree level
- The guile to engage with the pertinent issues of the time and to endeavour to shape the future for the benefit of CDMT
SUMMARY OF DIRECTOR’S ACTIVITIES
- Set CDMT strategy, vision and direction with Board support
- Establish corporate values, rewards quality and success in a culture of equal opportunity
- Create business plans, allocates capital in support of aims, produces budgets and monitors finances
- Cultivate key relationships, influences decision-makers, develops suitable partnerships and networks
- Strengthen CDMT’s reputation through representations to government, industry bodies and media
- Lead, inspire and build teams of highly qualified staff, consultants with effective use of resources
- Chair meetings and ensures success of operational policies, membership committees and inspections
- Utilise sector intelligence to reinforce the company’s standing through targeted initiatives
- Oversee reports to the Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, Pensions Regulator etc (acting as Company Secretary)
- Manage risk assessments and mitigating actions, seek legal and professional advice where necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The International Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing complex, high-risk financial operations related to our partner's international grantmaking and emergency relief support. This role combines financial leadership with flexibility and responsiveness to needs in volatile contexts, particularly for grassroots movements and activist groups globally.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Finance Oversight
- Lead all financial processes for international grants: budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, reporting.
- Manage multi-currency payments into high-risk regions; ensure compliance, mitigate fraud/diversion risk.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial systems for expanding global operations.
- Be agile to respond quickly to humanitarian needs.
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure due diligence (KYC, AML) and enhanced vetting particularly for overseas partners and informal/unincorporated networks.
- Comply with HMRC and UK banking rules, counter-terrorism finance regulations. Work with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to improve policies/procedures.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as finance lead for philanthropic clients working in relief and grassroots activism.
- Provide advice on financial risk, best practices.
- Foster relationships with grassroots partners; ensure transparent, accessible reporting.
- Apply trauma-informed approaches in working with clients in conflict or activist settings.
Humanitarian & Global Finance Expertise
- Use knowledge of international finance especially in difficult contexts (e.g. unincorporated groups, sanctions, restricted jurisdictions) to design processes that satisfy both donors and grassroots partners.
- Monitor emerging risks globally and help shape responses.
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Significant experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance in international/ humanitarian/ philanthropic settings.
- Experience in managing overseas financial transactions, handling multi-currency payments, managing exchange rate risks etc.
- Experience dealing with high-risk jurisdictions and partners, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
- Familiarity with due diligence, risk frameworks, KYC/AML, UK charity and banking regulations.
Desirable
- Arabic (spoken/written) skills preferred
- Past work in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grant making.
- Experience with cryptocurrencies.
Skills & Ways of Working
- Strong interpersonal / stakeholder management skills. Cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to balance rigorous compliance with flexibility / urgency.
- Capacity to work in fast-paced, evolving environment; adapt priorities quickly.
- Alignment with our values: collaboration, curiosity, courage, creativity.
Terms & Benefits
- Salary: £45,000 per year.
- UK-based; London office with hybrid working (if you’re local, some office days; remote if elsewhere in UK)
- Occasional UK/European travel.
- Annual leave: 22 days + bank holidays, plus 3 extra days between Christmas & New Year.
- Pension: 3% employer contribution after 3 months.
- Additional paid time off for voluntary work / trusteeship etc.
- Wellbeing support (counselling, online resources), financial wellbeing benefits & discounts etc.
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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!
About Woman's Trust
Woman’s Trust was established almost thirty years ago and is the leading specialist in mental health services for women. Led by and for women, it aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a safe and healthy life, free from further harm. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recover from the trauma. We support 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and 40 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers. Alongside our current service provision, we are focused on developing innovative mental health services for young women and girls, launching peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy expertise to improve systems nationally. As demand for our service grows, we are ambitious to double the number of women we support each year, achieved in large part through the success of our fundraising team in increasing our income.
About the role
As a Counselling Project Administrator, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient project administration of Woman’s Trust Counselling services.
This role is part-time, working 28 hours per week to cover a period of maternity leave with a start date of December 2025.
In return, we can offer:
- 25 days' holiday + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays (pro rata for part-time working)
- Hybrid & flexible working - office based with minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust London office, we also support mutually agreed flexible working arrangements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mandatory job-related training
- Individual staff professional development budget
- A caring, committed and highly collaborative environment
- Several social events/lunches per year
- Friendly, all women team
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
The position is open on a rolling basis. Interviews will be given as applications come in.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
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READY TO DRIVE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FORWARD?
MOTIVATED BY PURPOSE, NOT JUST PROFIT?
GOT A GREAT EYE FOR DETAIL?
WE’RE RECRUITING A GENERAL MANAGER...
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.
Mark is looking for a General Manager to work alongside him. Mark is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, he needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly.
He’s looking for someone who:
· Has experience of general/project management in a social enterprise or start-up
· Is calm, steady and level-headed
· Has meticulous attention to detail and is a practical organiser who gets things done
· Can use digital and AI tools to simplify processes
· Is empathetic and purpose-driven to help people
The role is flexible – full-time, part-time, or a great option for someone returning to work.
This isn’t just another job, it’s a chance to help build a start-up with huge potential to scale.
Think this sounds like you? Let’s start a conversation.
WHO WE ARE.
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.
Our mission is to put power back where it belongs: with the people who use services. Because we believe that if you think you can, you can.
THE ROLE
Mark is looking for a General Manager to work closely with him. He is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, Mark needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day running smoothly.
This is a start-up role: exciting, busy, and varied. There’s a lot to do, and you’ll need to be efficient, flexible, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
It’s about working with purpose, building something new, and making a real difference.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
· Someone with experience in project management, operations, or general management in a social enterprise, or small start-up
· A meticulous and practical organiser who enjoys making things work and getting things done
· Someone who wants to work with purpose, helping build a socially oriented organisation
· Efficient, empathetic, and comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks
· Tech-savvy and confident using AI/digital tools to make processes simple and efficient
· Flexible: this role could be full-time, part-time, or suit someone returning to work
WHAT YOU’LL DO
· Project management: Plan and manage projects from start to finish, making sure deadlines are met and everyone delivers on their part.
· Meetings and follow-up: Organise and run management meetings, keep notes, and make sure agreed actions happen.
· Governance: Oversee compliance and act as Company Secretary, keeping records accurate and up to date.
· Finance: Use Xero and work with accountants/bookkeepers to oversee budgets, accounts, and financial reports so the numbers are always clear.
· Fundraising and business development: Support funding applications, proposals, and relationships with partners to bring in new opportunities.
· Operations: Keep the day-to-day running smoothly — from diary management and HR basics to coordinating contractors.
· Communications: Maintain simple but effective comms, updating the website and keeping social media active.
SKILLS & QUALITIES
· Strong organisational and project management skills
· An excellent writer, whether contracts, bids or public facing materials
· Experience of operations, governance, and finance oversight in a small organisation, ideally a social enterprise or startup
· Confidence managing budgets and financial reporting (not a finance role, but able to keep track)
· Able to communicate clearly and keep people focused
· Empathetic, socially minded, and committed to putting people first
· Steady, reliable, and happy working in the background to let others thrive
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.
Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract: Fixed term till 30 June 2026 and part time (21 hours a week)
Are you passionate about engaging and empowering volunteers to make a real difference? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and delivering exceptional experiences? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Volunteer Engagement Officer to join our ambitious and friendly Volunteering Team. In this vital role, you’ll help drive the delivery of our volunteer engagement strategy, ensuring our volunteers feel valued, supported, and inspired.
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do – mobilising communities, supporting our work, and helping to change lives for the better. Your role will be key in championing and expanding their impact across the organisation.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
As our Volunteer Engagement Officer, you will promote volunteer opportunities across various platforms whilst serving as the primary contact for volunteer enquiries. You'll build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders through various channels online, in-person, and over the phone, while delivering impactful volunteer experiences to a high-quality standard. You'll also coordinate the volunteer journey, including organising selection events, matching candidates to suitable positions, conducting checks, and managing onboarding processes.
We are looking for a dynamic, well-organised individual with exceptional presentation and communication skills. You’ll be a volunteer engagement professional who combines strong interpersonal skills with robust technical expertise. You'll need proven database and digital systems proficiency, high-level Microsoft 365 competency and excellent knowledge of volunteer recruitment, onboarding and support practices.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to ensure consideration.
Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.
Key info:
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Based in London, UK
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Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)
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£27,010 per annum salary
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Programme dates: April 2026 - March 2027 (49 weeks)
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[Extended deadline] Apply by Monday 27th October, 9:00 am (GMT).
About On Purpose:
On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.
Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.
Programme structure:
Two 6 month placements
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Through work placements with organisations driving impactful change, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues 4.5 days of the week. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and VISA.
Expert-led learning
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Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change.
1:1 mentoring & coaching
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Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.
Join a supportive, impactful community
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You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.
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Earn a £27.01 k (pro rata) salary - On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.
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Develop your ability to make an impact - Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.
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Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities - Our Associates have moved into a range of sustainability and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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Standard UK holiday allowance
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A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)
Who we’re looking for:
This programme is ideal for:
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Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.
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Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal.
Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
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A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
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The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
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Fluency in English
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Office environment experience
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Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
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Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
How to apply:
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Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.
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Closing date for applications [Extended deadline]: Monday 27th October, 9:00 am (GMT).
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Interviews will be held in mid-late November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These are life-long conditions with no cure, affecting over half a million people across the UK. Every year, 25,000 people receive a diagnosis. For some it comes as a shock, for others it’s taken years to be heard. However, it happens, it’s life changing. Since 1979, Crohn’s & Colitis UK has been here to support everyone affected, campaigning for faster diagnosis, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
We are now seeking an ambitious and determined Director of Income Generation to drive a step-change in our fundraising and help shape our future success.
This is a pivotal time to join us. Later this year we will launch our new strategy, built around a bold vision that puts everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis at its heart. Alongside this, we are taking a fresh approach to communications, amplifying our voice and transforming understanding of both conditions. Our finances are in a strong position, giving us the resources to invest in innovation and the ambition to accelerate change.
As a member of our dynamic leadership team, you will play a critical role in inspiring our community of supporters, unlocking transformational partnerships and securing the resources needed to deliver our strategy. We are looking for a creative, driven and collaborative leader who thrives on building relationships, driving innovation and leading talented teams to achieve more.
In return, you will find an empowering, energetic working environment rooted in our values and the full support of our Chief Executive and Board as you deliver impact and shape the future of our fundraising.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) runs one of the largest and most diverse older people’s services in Camden. We operate in the borough’s most deprived area and annually support around 300 people aged 55+ to live happier, healthier, more connected lives.
The new co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering a full programme of activities. This includes chair-based exercises and yoga, 1:1 gym sessions, line dancing, reflexology, drama, art & craft, bingo, coffee mornings, movie matinees, outings and a Wednesday Lunch Club. We also offer free advice and advocacy sessions to support our older members with issues including housing, benefits and PIP, housing.
The ideal candidate will want to make good personal connections with our users, as well as showing passion for growing the programme overall, in size and scope.
Tentative interview dates: 30 Oct 2025 & 31 Oct 2025
Without a cover letter (2 page) , your application will not be considered.
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!
Are you a passionate and proven fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? This is your chance to join a mission-driven team and help transform the lives of seriously ill children.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you’ll be a vital member of our charity team, responsible for activity across community and events fundraising. This role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship for our calendar of community and events fundraising. You’ll build relationships with supporters and help deliver impactful events as well as help grow our income through individual giving.
Please click on the attached job pack for the role description, more details about The Brompton Fountain and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We support children's heart and lung care at Royal Brompton Hospital and its network of partner hospitals throughout London and the South East.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.