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Our stories are the heartbeat of our mission, and we’re looking for someone to help us shape them.
From heart-warming tales of dogs finding their forever homes, to compelling case studies of the impact of support services, we’re looking for a Stories Manager to scope stories on the ground and produce compelling content that brings our brand to life.
What does this role do?
As Stories Manager, you’ll:
- shape Dogs Trust’s approach to case studies, ensuring our stories are effective, powerful and available to all our teams who need them,
- manage a team of case study producers, supporting them to source and develop emotive stories that exemplify the work we do,
- develop a year-round case study plan that aligns with our key messages and campaigns, monitoring audience engagement and the impact of stories to build on success,
- collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to develop case studies relevant to their work, and build our centralised story database
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Friday 6th February 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a seasoned writer, with experience in storytelling, journalism or a similar role, with excellent editing skills and a flair for writing emotive, powerful copy. You’ll have experience of managing a team, combined with excellent communication skills to build trust with stakeholders and motivate your team to succeed. You’ll have a strong understanding of multi-media storytelling, with an open-minded, creative mindset. A passion for dogs, and the work we do for them and their owners, is essential.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and politically-minded individual with extensive policy knowledge & experience to join us as our Senior Public Affairs Advisor.
Please note: This is a 12 month FTC.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Senior Public Affairs Advisor, you will lead Save the Children UK's political and public affairs work on one of our key strategic priorities – including protecting children in crises, tackling UK child poverty, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. You will design and deliver high-impact influencing and change strategies, build and maintain strong relationships with Parliament and key stakeholders, and ensure our advocacy drives meaningful policy outcomes for children.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will support colleagues, children, and priority audiences to engage confidently and effectively with decision makers. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in international development and humanitarian aid, and a deep understanding of international cooperation and foreign policy, who is motivated to translate global evidence and child-centred priorities into impactful political influence in the UK.
In this role, you will:
- Lead political strategy and thought leadership on international development and the future of international cooperation, shaping ambitious and credible policy change.
- Build and manage high-level relationships with parliamentarians, ministers, senior civil servants, and key external influencers to drive impact.
- Provide clear, timely political insight through monitoring, analysis, and briefing to inform advocacy and manage political and reputational risk.
- Deliver high-impact advocacy by drafting compelling briefings and enabling children, families, and colleagues to engage directly with decision makers.
- Strengthen public affairs capability across Save the Children by coaching colleagues and working collaboratively across teams and regions.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Strong understanding of UK political systems, processes, and trends.
- Solid policy expertise in international development, international cooperation, and humanitarian issues.
- Proven ability to analyse political insight, manage political risk, and use this to drive effective influencing.
- Demonstrable experience delivering strategic, creative lobbying and advocacy that achieves political change, including through events and campaigns.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and work effectively across teams and coalitions.
- Strong planning, project management, and organisational skills, with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-changing environment.
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 25th January
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Are you a digital marketing professional who loves dogs?
We’re looking for a Digital Advertising Officer to deliver paid digital marketing campaigns, helping spread the word about Dogs Trust.
What does this role do?
As Digital Advertising Officer, you will:
- manage campaigns throughout the full lifecycle, from briefing with our media agency, to building and developing creative assets and copy, with a particular focus on paid social campaigns on Meta Ads and Google Ads,
- optimise and test campaigns, using platform data and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to track KPIs, interpret performance, and provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to maximise impact,
- work closely with stakeholders across the charity to ensure campaigns are optimised, and all content reaches the appropriate audience.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 2nd February 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some experience of working with paid digital advertising campaigns, specifically Meta Ads and Google Ads, underpinned by a strong understanding of pay-per-click advertising and paid social. You’ll also have strong analytics skills, with the ability to interpret data and make decisions accordingly. You’ll need effective time management and prioritisation skills, as this role often juggles multiple, competing priorities. Creative copywriting skills are essential, as well as a passion for Dogs Trust and the work we do.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
This is a really exciting time to join Money Ready as we continue to shape our Fundraising and Communications Directorate. Following a successful rebrand and merger in 2025, we are continuing to invest in our Fundraising team.
The Fundraising team is a small (7) but mighty team driving fundraising efforts across the UK. The team currently raises over £5m predominantly through multi-year strategic partnerships.
As Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in driving income generation at Money Ready by managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering engaging challenge events, leading on fundraising products, and supporting the growing individual giving income stream. Your work will help ensure the sustainability and growth of our mission to empower young people through financial education.
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Executive Assistant provides high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Leadership Group and plays a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of War Child’s office. The role supports diary management, travel, expenses and meeting logistics for senior leaders, and contributes to a welcoming, safe and well-organised office environment.
This is a great opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused Executive Assistant to join a lively, hardworking and values-driven organisation. Supporting the Leadership Group and helping to keep our office running smoothly, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day rhythm of War Child.
The role combines practical administrative support with hands-on office and facilities coordination. You’ll help manage diaries, travel, expenses and meeting logistics for senior leaders, while also being a key point of contact for office-based activity — from welcoming colleagues and visitors, to liaising with suppliers and supporting a safe, well-organised working environment.
You’ll work closely with a collaborative group of leaders who are engaged, creative and deeply committed to War Child’s mission. It’s a fast-paced role, well suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to build strong administrative and coordination skills while contributing to work that really matters.
Because office and facilities support is a core part of the role, regular on-site presence is important. You’ll be based in our London office for a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
What we're looking for
Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for. You can read the full job advert on our careers site.
- Prior experience in an administrative, coordination or office support role is essential.
- Confident and professional communicator, able to interact clearly and work collaboratively with colleagues, senior staff and external contacts.
- Experience of supporting meetings, events or away days, including logistics and practical arrangements.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a busy and fast-moving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to process information accurately and follow established procedures.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong document, spreadsheet and presentation skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint / Canva), and willingness to learn new systems.
- Comfortable providing practical support to senior colleagues, including diary coordination, travel arrangements and expense processing.
- A proactive and reliable team player, willing to support colleagues and contribute to a positive office culture.
- Discreet and trustworthy, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
What we can offer you
At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
- Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced video producer who loves telling compelling stories through your work?
We’re looking for a Senior Video Producer to produce engaging, creative video content for various channels and purposes and manage a small team of video producers.
What does this role do?
As Senior Video Producer, you’ll:
- manage all aspects of video production, from pre-planning, conceptualisation and scheduling to delivery to editing, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle,
- collaborate with colleagues across the division to gather their requirements for video content, ensuring all briefs align with campaign objectives and brand guidelines,
- plan and develop a year-round schedule for our YouTube channel,
- coach, manage and develop a team of Video Producers, ensuring they create compelling, on-brand content that builds Dogs Trust’s brand.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 3rd February 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be an experienced video producer and storyteller, who has a strong portfolio of work and track record of producing high-quality, engaging video content. You’ll need experience with all aspects of video production, from working with a variety of cameras and lenses to proficiency in industry-standard editing software, motion graphics and animation software. You’ll also need some experience of supervising or managing teams, with excellent communication skills to ensure work is delivered to a high standard.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
Role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Office Manager who will report to the Head of Strategy & Operations, and be responsible for health & safety, and HR for the organisation. This exciting role will also ensure the smooth running of the office space, support staff wellbeing and team culture, and assist the CEO and Trustees as Secretary to the Borad.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Serve as the main contact for the office’s building management, and keep staff updated about the premises as needed.
- Maintain and organise the office space and storage unit.
- Provide general administrative support as needed.
Health & Safety
- Act as the Health & Safety Officer for the organisation.
- Collaborate with external consultants to ensure compliance with current legislation, and annual Health & Safety assessments.
- Keep team members informed about office safety, First Aiders, and Fire Wardens; maintain up-to-date records on SharePoint and in the office.
- Attend relevant training to stay current with new legislation.
Human Resources
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff HR matters; including annual leave, sickness, contract changes, and updates to the staff handbook.
- Work with the charity’s external consultant and legal advisors to resolve HR issues.
- Support recruitment by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
- Maintain accurate employee records.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits information is correctly shared.
- Review and recommend employee benefits based on changing team needs.
- Manage the in-house learning portal and ensure all staff training is current and relevant.
Company Secretarial Duties
- Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
- Manage correspondence with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Ensure timely submission of required documents and accurate record-keeping on SharePoint.
- Coordinate and schedule Trustee meetings, ensuring all documentation is completed ahead of deadlines.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
- Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and other relevant software.
- Solid understanding of HR processes and Health & Safety regulations.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to solve problems and make decisions independently.
- Willingness to work occasional additional hours as required.
Benefits
- 4 day working week
- Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Flexible working hours, with core hours between 10am–4pm.
- Hybrid remote working (minimum one day per week in the office, on Borough High Street).
- Private health insurance cash plan.
- 8% pension plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Onsite gym.
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to work for Spinal Research, and why you would be a good fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
You will hold an integral role at the DEC for accurately and efficiently managing DEC’s accounting function, ensuring compliance with charity and donor regulations. You will oversee budgeting, grant management, and donor reporting with transparency and accuracy. You will provide financial insights to support cross organisational projects and program delivery and hold a key role in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with our vision and strategic planning.
About You
You will be a confident communicator, who can engage with diverse internal & external stakeholders, including funders and partners, creating a collaborative approach to meet varying commitments. You must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with senior finance leadership experience in the non-profit or NGO sector and demonstrate strong understanding of charity accounting standards and donor compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Processes
- Ensure accurate income/expenditure recording, bank reconciliations, and daily donation processing.
- Manage monthly accounting routines, prepare management accounts, and lead budget/forecast reviews.
- Coordinate annual and strategic budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Oversee income reconciliation across multiple streams and liaise with fundraising teams.
- Review and process drawdown payments to member agencies.
- Maintain and update accounting systems and support procurement processes.
Financial Controls
- Lead annual accounts preparation and audits; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Manage pension schedules and benefits compliance.
- Ensure tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, Employment Taxes).
- Audit gift aid claims and maintain robust financial control environment.
- Update financial policies, procedures, and systems, support due diligence standards.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Oversee appeal finances, income tracking, and fund allocation.
- Coordinate governance processes (e.g., Indicator of Capacity) with member agencies.
- Monitor legacy income and liaise with fundraising/legal teams.
- Deliver annual report and accounts; produce reports for executive team and committees.
Leadership & Team Management
- Deputise for the Director of Finance and Resources.
- Prepare papers for finance committees and membership groups.
- Oversee finance team members and provide leadership support.
If you have used Sun Accounts (Infor SunSystems Cloud) or similar, have worked within a UK charity context and dealt with restricted funds, have prepared budgets, annual accounts and monitored cash flow and treasury management, then we would love to hear from you.
The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.
How to apply
If you have the skills and passion for this role, please apply by 9am, Thursday 29th January 2026.
We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
About the DEC
The DEC is made up of 15 member charities who are experts in humanitarian aid and specialise in different areas of disaster response. They come together to speak in one voice and make fundraising more efficient when we launch an appeal. Our members fund our running costs, and we give them back the money we raise in our appeals to carry out their vital work.
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!
Reporting To: Depot Manager
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.
Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted.
We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.
We are a very ambitious and dynamic young charity and we haven’t stopped growing since we were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw. We recently ran a very high-profile media campaign with the Evening Standard and Independent, raising £10million to feed London. We have celebrity endorsement from Reece James, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jack Whitehall, Steven Fry, James May and many others.
Last year we delivered enough food for 30 million meals to help people in need. Because nearly all the food we receive is donated by the food industry and volunteers, every £1 of expenditure redistributes £10 worth of food.
Purpose of the Job
We are looking for the Warehouse Team Leader to play a key role in our depot operations, with exceptional organisation skills, excellent people skills, attention to detail and a positive ‘can do’ attitude’. Ideally, you will have a background in warehousing or other operational roles, however, we are willing to train people who are passionate about our cause, have an excellent work ethic, and have strong customer service skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
The role is subject to a degree of flexibility but initially, the Team Leader will be involved with the following activities:
- Managing a team of staff and volunteers to run a warehouse of chilled and ambient food
- Customer relations management of the community organisations we work with
- Proper use of our Warehouse Management System
- Physically moving stock around on warehouse on a pallet truck or by hand
- Ensuring the warehouse is clean, safe and efficiently run
- Daily briefings of staff and volunteers of the days priorities and what to be aware of
- Carry out regular stock counts of food we are storing
- Appropriately handle product recalls
- Day to day problem solving
- Covering Goods In, Warehouse Management Duties and Goods Out and general procedures
- Responsible for yourself and your team’s adherence to Health and Safety regulations
- Route Planning
- Training staff and volunteers
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



Are you up for a new and exciting challenge, leading one of the most effective and nimble NGOs in the transport and environment sectors in England and Wales?
Transport Action Network (TAN) is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable CEO to lead its remote team of six.
Since it was set up in 2019, TAN has established itself as a thought leader on planning and transport matters, while providing hands-on support and advice to local communities seeking better transport solutions. It has successfully challenged government decisions and helped local communities fight off damaging road schemes. Some examples include schames that would have harmed Stonehenge World Heritage Site, South Downs National Park and Rimrose Valley Country Park in Liverpool.
TAN is currently supporting the Queensbury Tunnel Society, trying to stop the government blocking up an old railway tunnel so that it can be repurposed for a new greenway. It is also opposing the Lower Thames Crossing 'smart' motorway.
Fancy, getting involved and making a difference?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Deadline for returning completed applications is 23:59 (GMT), Sunday 1st February, 2026
First interviews: 27th February and 4/5th March
In addition to answering the above questions, please include a statement (max 1000 words) explaining why you want this job, what relevant experience you have and provide examples of how you meet the key responsibilities and essential person specifications.
To support local communities and individuals fight damaging or unfair transport proposals and to press for more sustainable and equitable solutions
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 looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for Senior Operations Contracts Lead
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000
Location: Based across multiple locations with the flexibility to work from home up to two days each week. The three key locations for this role are Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The expectation is that a minimum of three days per week are spent in face-to-face, in-person contact (e.g. in Women’s Centres, Estates or external visits), and one of these days being a monthly visit to Head Office (the purpose being for interaction with colleagues and Central functions). Visits also required to HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
As an experienced senior manager with a proven track record of leadership in providing services to women in contact with the criminal justice system and working with partners and funders, you will manage criminal justice projects, work to develop and expand our services and partnerships and manage criminal justice managers and other staff as required.
You will work with the management team to ensure, manage and oversee that the services work within the budget, are complaint with financial regulations, policies and procedures, and meet funding and Advance requirements.
About You:
To be successful as the Senior Operations Contracts Lead you will need the below experience and skills:
A thorough understanding of and knowledge of the issues relating to women in the criminal justice system
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A sound knowledge of safeguarding adult and children principles, child abuse, child protection issues and safeguarding
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A good knowledge and understanding of organisational systems and frameworks, line management and project management
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Significant experience, likely to have been gained over several years, of strategic planning and operational management at a service manager level, and developing and delivering services at senior service management level
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Significant experience of working with women and/or service users with a complex range of needs, particularly within the criminal justice system, in custody and/or community.
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Experience of developing relationships with funders/commissioners and achieving required outcomes
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Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks, monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact
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Strong influencing skills, enthusiasm, self-confidence, excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills , and a can do proactive solution focussed approach
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Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build strong and effective relationships and partnerships, dealing with ambiguity and resolving conflict effectively, achieving the right outcomes for the organisation, collaborating and networking
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Able to think, act and plan strategically to develop practical and creative solutions to the management of existing and new services and complex problems that may arise while maintaining high levels of diplomacy and professionalism
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
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Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 4th February 2026
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Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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A 35-hour working week
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An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
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Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
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Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
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Pension scheme
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Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee eye-care scheme
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Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
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Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
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Organisation wide away days
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One-week paid carers’ s leave
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Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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The ideal candidate
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist manager, deeply committed to helping vulnerable and marginalised individuals. The candidate should possess:
- Leadership and Team Management
- Provide regular clinical and line management supervision to six practitioners.
- Support staff wellbeing, development, and performance through reflective practice and professional guidance.
- Lead on recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of team members.
- Oversee referral pathways, allocation of cases, and management of team caseloads.
- Monitor service delivery to ensure high-quality, safe and effective clinical practice.
- Lead risk management processes and provide senior oversight of complex or high-risk situations.
- Hold a small caseload, providing assessment, formulation, and psychotherapeutic interventions in community settings.
- Participate in organisational planning, meetings, and strategic discussions.
- Promote the service externally and support its integration within wider multidisciplinary networks.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Role overview
It is essential that you have
- UK-recognised qualification in Psychotherapy or Counselling Psychology.
- Accredited psychotherapist or counsellor (e.g., UKCP, BACP, BPS, HCPC) or equivalent professional body registration.
- Ability to work flexibly in varied settings.
- Proficient in assessing client needs and offering tailored services.
- Strong team leadership and collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven experience in engaging with vulnerable adults.
About us
For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance use issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance. We are also committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
To apply
Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification by Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 23:30.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.



KCBNA is an outstanding organisation that exists to tackle inequality, create opportunities and transform lives. Our award winning youth provision needs an outstanding youth service manager with excetional skills.
Role Overview
As the Youth Service Manager, you will lead KCBNA’s youth provision for young people within the KCBNA youth centre, King’s Cross and surrounding areas. You will oversee the delivery of funded programmes, develop new initiatives, and ensure high-quality workshops, training, and mentoring. This role also involves managing teams, budgets, safeguarding responsibilities, and building partnerships to support the charity’s mission of empowering young people and creating stronger communities.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management:
· Lead the design and delivery of KCBNA’s diverse range of youth provision.
· Ensure all evaluation reports required by the funder is completed in a timely manner liaising with the dedicated Grants officers.
· Develop and deliver engaging workshops, training sessions, and mentoring opportunities for young people.
· Ensure a seamless transition for young people.
· Take the lead on specific projects to grow and evolve youth work in line with the organisation’s strategy.
Team Leadership:
· Line manages the Youth workers.
· Recruit, train, and manage young volunteers.
· Oversee induction, training, development, and performance management of team members.
Safeguarding and Risk Management:
· Manage day-to-day safeguarding responsibilities and report to the lead safeguarding manager.
· Conduct health and safety risk assessments to ensure safe programme delivery.
· Enhanced DBS check is required
Budget and Resource Management:
· Oversee six-figure budgets, develop management accounts and collaborate with the Finance officer.
· Ensure the effective management, maintenance and up keep of the youth centre in liaison with the KCBNA admin support officer.
Partnership Development and Fundraising:
· Write funding bids and develop partnerships with corporates and stakeholders in Camden working collaboratively with the Chief Executive and Fundraising support member.
· Design and create engaging resources.
· Lead focus groups and identify opportunities for new programmes.
· Work with the youth team and KCBNA team to create content for social media and the website.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
· Use impact feedback and evaluation data to drive programme improvement.
· Produce clear, insightful reports for internal use, stakeholders, funders, and the Trustee Board.
General Duties:
· Maintain high standards across all programmes, ensuring alignment with London Youth quality assurance.
· Be prepared to deliver services across weekends, evenings, and during Holiday periods.
· Review and improve youth programmes using feedback surveys from young people and service users.
· Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager to support the smooth running of the charity.
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We're looking for two Support Workers to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
About the role
Based within the Personal Development team, this role is responsible for the service delivery of an effective, high-quality, person centred support service to residents with a range of multiple needs.
They will be the principal providers of support to residents in the Core service to build
hope, enable lasting change; supporting residents to instil independence and longterm sustainability, to ensure we mitigate as much as possible, a return to
homelessness.
The role will require shift work, including evenings and weekends
Salary: £28,712 - £32,240 annual salary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Canning Town, London
Other responsibilities include
- To be responsible to the Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager for the day-to-day delivery of the Core service.
- Take a positive, trauma-informed approach to working with residents with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
- Use motivational and asset based interviewing techniques to interview, assess and create support plans and risk assessments that address the needs of residents.
- Supporting residents from point of entry into the service, working with them to support social (re-integration), enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
- Conduct regular reviews of support plans and risk assessments as required.
- Take a pro-active approach in multi-disciplinary support required for residents.
- Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment approach and strive to meet targets and deliver results.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service is upheld
- To attend team meetings and take part in service policy and planning.
- To participate in team meetings, team review days and other meetings as agreed with the Team Manager.
- To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislations and other matters relevant to successful support and move on of residents.
- To respond and process all referrals made to the Core service and ensure those accessing the service meet the service eligibility criteria.
- To ensure all case work is properly recorded and all service offers and outcomes are entered clearly onto the case management system and to a high standard.
- To actively collect follow up information with regards to the outcome of reconnections and report
- To deal with the immediate support needs of the residents as appropriate.
- To assess resident safety and develop risk management strategies with the resident and other involved services.
- To ensure all service delivery policies and decisions made by the Team Manager or team are observed and followed through.
- To keep accurate records and statistics on referrals, service outputs and outcomes etc.
- To maintain a high standard of record keeping in the office and keep all financial and administrative systems including resident files in the office in an accurate and up-to-date manner in line with policy.
- To ensure the results of all assessments and all service offers are entered clearly and in a timely fashion onto the case management system.
- To liaise and collaborate effectively on a day-to-day basis with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
- To build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with policies and procedures.
- To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with work role for health and safety in the workplace.
- To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.
About you
Experience
- A demonstrable level of experience and understanding of the range of approaches appropriate to working with challenging behaviour including current drug /or alcohol use, antisocial behaviour, offending and substance misuse
- Experience of working with clients in a trauma-informed way with proven effectiveness
- Demonstrate an understanding of statutory compliances and standards such health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection, particularly within a residential setting.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
- Using motivational interview techniques to produce and approach referrals, needs and risk assessments and support planning in a SMART manner.
- Knowledge of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
- Demonstrable experience within local authority, voluntary, independent, charity or social housing sector
- Successful track record of work with colleagues in order to achieve common goals
- Working across agencies and / or partnership arrangements
- Awareness of issues facing single people that experience homelessness or rough sleeping.
Skills & knowledge
- IT skills and particularly Microsoft Office packages
- Sound knowledge of working in casework management system (Salesforce/Inform/Pyramid).
- Excellent time management and administrative skills
- Sound knowledge in identifying and dealing with substance misuse issues
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting supported housing and vulnerable adult groups
- Understanding of health and safety in a supported housing setting
Abilities
- Ability and demonstrable experience of being able to develop good working relationships and rapport with residents and stakeholders.
- Ability to motivate those with support needs to engage with meaningful activities
- Evidence of effective de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels, maintaining professional boundaries
- Ability to interpret and communicate the meaning of legislation, policy, guidance, research and information on best practice
- Ability to work co-operatively to achieve goals
- Ability to set up and work according to schedules
Personal qualities
- Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and a flexibility and to juggle a variety of tasks
- Ability to act on own initiative and effectively under own direction, as well as productively within a team
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Awareness of own training and support needs
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of using In-Form as a case management system.
- Qualifications relevant to supporting vulnerable adults
- Full current driving license
- Successful track record in developing services in response to changing needs and demands
About applying
When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.
At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better resident outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
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Operations Support Manager
Location: Farringdon (Fully office-based)
Contract: Temporary, 2-3 months
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay: £19.78 per hour + £2.39 holiday pay (equivalent to £36,000 FTE)
Start date: Immediate
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a leading professional membership body that supports individuals working in a specialised scientific and healthcare field. We are looking to recruit an Operations Support Manager for an immediate start. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to play a key role in ensuring smooth operational delivery within a busy and collaborative environment.
About the Role
You will manage core operational areas and deputise for the Head of Operations, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently and effectively. This includes overseeing reception services, health and safety compliance, IT coordination, and facilities maintenance. You'll also provide administrative support to senior leadership and act as the first point of contact for operational queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage reception and front-of-house services, including line management of the Receptionist.
- Oversee health and safety processes, including fire safety risk assessments and staff training records.
- Act as first-line support for IT issues, coordinating with external providers and maintaining systems.
- Arrange facilities maintenance and monitor cleaning contracts.
- Maintain asset registers and support procurement for repairs and improvements.
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Head of Operations and assist with ad hoc tasks.
About You
- Previous experience in a similar role and willingness to learn.
- Strong understanding of IT systems and proficiency in Office 365.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work collaboratively.
How to Apply
Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.