Jobs in Kew

Job Title: Night Support Worker

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary: £27,352.00 per annum (par rota)

Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends.

Contract: Permanent

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness.

As an IIP Gold standard employer we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

Bring your enthusiasm and your desire to make a difference to the lives of homeless people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Support Worker within one of our homelessness services. Edward Gibbons House which is a Male hostel located in the busy, multicultural borough of Tower Hamlets. We work alongside some of the most vulnerable and complex individuals in our community. The day to day work involves supporting our residents to live safer, independent and fulfilling lives and creating a positive and inspiring environment in which they can achieve their goals. We work with multiple agencies and partners in the borough to ensure our clients’ needs are met, these include drug and alcohol services, housing teams and NHS teams.

PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.

To be successful in the role you must be able to:

· provide dynamic person-centred support to residents

· ensure at all times the environment is safe and welcoming for all

· work together in a team to deliver a psychologically informed environment

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What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

· Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 2% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%

· Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service

· Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing

· Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.

· Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation

· Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Job Title: Support worker

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary: £27,352.00 per annum 

Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends

Contract: Permanent 2 Posts

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers  within two of our specialist  services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.

PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

We are looking for:

Competencies

• Knowledge, empathy, understanding and proven ability to work creatively and engage homeless people whose alcohol/ drug misuse/ mental health/ complex trauma has had significant effect on their physical and mental health, social and coping skills .
• Ability to assess needs, risks (within a framework of positive risk taking) and develop user led support plans.
• Awareness of and ability to identify and address health and care issues with partners, especially substance misuse, mental health, dementia etc.
• Ability to respond to challenging behaviour in a safe way.
• Ability to develop successful professional relationships, working collaboratively with external and internal partners , sharing expertise and learning from colleagues in health, social care,probation and voluntary sector etc
• Knowledge of and commitment to service user involvement, self empowerment, equalities, diversity andservice improvement
• Basic understanding of the principals of delivering support within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and commitment to working within this model
• Robust knowledge and practical application of adult safeguarding requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of Healthand Safety in a hostel setting, including dealing with emergencies and working alone.
• A good listener and communicator at all levels, including people with communication difficulties
• A good standard of literacy, numeracy, computer skills and the ability to write accurate and succinct reports.
• Proven ability both to work within a team and use initiative to problem solve.
• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness and ability to support personal care where the service user is at risk
• Ability to implement policies and procedures,standing orders and financial regulations

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) is at an exciting point in our journey. Since 2009, we have been supporting residents in Islington to overcome challenges and thrive in their communities. Now, we are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) to lead and inspire our services, working closely with our Chief Executive to drive strategic growth and innovation.

About the Role

As our Deputy Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead operational and strategic initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Manage and support service teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Drive income generation, develop partnerships, and strengthen funding streams.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational expertise.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in senior leadership, particularly in voluntary or public sectors.
• A proven track record of strategic planning, income generation, and managing diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing deprivation.
• Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and a passion for social justice.

Why Join Us?

At HOYD, we are rooted in the communities we serve, driven by values of empowerment and inclusivity. Joining us means leading meaningful change and shaping the future of our services to meet evolving community needs.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a leading role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our PR Manager (maternity cover). This role will be responsible for leading the charity’s media presence and PR activity, ensuring our voice and message are heard as a progressive research charity innovating on behalf of people living with Parkinson's, determined to urgently find a cure.

Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy press office, of strategically planning and executing media campaigns and a demonstrable record of securing national and regional coverage with high engagement and reach. You will have a flair for writing and generating news stories, and exceptional people and communication skills.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract (min 12 months). 

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most. 

Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the role 

With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.

This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the fundraising plan 

● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations. 

● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey​ in order to build relationships and maximise income. 

● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.

● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations. 

● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects. 

● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes. 

● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.

● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.

● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving. 

● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.

General

● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including

recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.

● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector. 

● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.

● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.

● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.

● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets. 

● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals. 

● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income​.

● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.

● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:

● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.

● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.​

● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are seeking two Research Officers to join the esteemed Evidence Based Practice Unit (EBPU), which sits within our Applied Research and Evaluation Division. The team is made up of around 30 colleagues who pride themselves in working collaboratively, proactively and efficiently. You will work across several research and evaluation projects, generally focussing on children and young people with multiple needs. This will involve being in contact with project partners, service users and schools. Please refer to the Job Profile for the requirements of this role. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a thriving research team focusing on applied research for real-world settings around children’s mental health and wellbeing. You will also have exposure to and gain insight from a range of expertise and research techniques, large scale, real-world research and knowledge mobilisation to inform practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organised, collaborative and motivated individual to join a highly successful and energetic team, with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London (UCL).

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Fixed-term, 18 months – two positions available.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Thursday 6 February 2025. Please note: this advert will close earlier if we reach 100 applications, therefore we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 7 February 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit an application online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Marketing

Location: Flexible, ideally West Midlands home based, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.

Salary: £36,000 FTE

Hours: Part-time; 0.6 FTE 22.5 hours a week with flexibility on how hours are worked across the week

Contract: Fixed Term (March 2025 – August 2027)

ABOUT NOW TEACH

Now Teach, in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching and Mindful Equity UK, has successfully secured a Mission 44 grant to launch a pilot project to attract and support ethnically diverse career changers in the West Midlands to become secondary school teachers. The partnership will support applicants through the recruitment process and into their teacher training.

We are looking for an exceptional recruitment specialist with a passion for education, great insight into the region and local communities and the ability to work autonomously to achieve our recruitment and retention ambitions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview

The Recruitment Specialist will support the design and be responsible for the implementation of a recruitment campaign to meet our targets. They will research the lived experience of ethnically diverse teachers in the region, build a strong knowledge base of the local labour market and deliver outreach and local community engagement, candidate support and pipeline management.

The Recruitment Specialist will provide guidance to candidates throughout the application process, including onboarding activities and providing ongoing mentorship to candidates throughout their teacher training. This will specifically focus on eliminating barriers, capitalizing on opportunities, and navigating challenges unique to our target audience.

In this role you will…

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the pilot campaign, taking responsibility for delivering and achieving the successful recruitment and retention of a cohort of between 15-20 career changers.
• Collaborate with the National Institute of Teaching Recruitment Teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey, working with Mindful Equity UK to ensure best practice in supporting candidates.
• Project manage and coordinate input from project partners and suppliers, providing regular updates and inputting into progress reports and evaluation documents.
• Provide full end to end career change support across the whole candidate life cycle; from prospective Now Teacher, through our selection process, to delivering expert advice and guidance in successfully transitioning and onboarding candidates as Now Teachers within the National Institute of Teaching ITT cohort.
• Take ownership of and successfully manage candidate pipelines for the region ensuring recruitment targets are achieved.
• Talent spot and advise candidates so that they feel supported, trust your advice, and see you as an essential part of their career change journey into teaching.
• Work closely within the recruitment team to support one another and to successfully hit our growing national targets.
• Be excellent at pipeline management and timely CRM database (Salesforce) updates to ensure robust reports and data.
• Develop and deliver candidate engagement initiatives (both prospective candidates and those in teacher training) appropriate to the region and target audience, cultivating and leveraging community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with other teams across Now Teach ensuring we collaborate strongly, are aligned, and support one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Leverage our growing network of career changers in school to enhance candidate experience at each stage through qualified teachers, working with the programme and network team to do this highly effectively.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Who you are

• Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to the shared aims of the Mission 44 partnership.
• Ability to take ownership of a project, while working autonomously.
• Track record of delivering an exceptional candidate experience whilst working at pace.
• Strong communicator, able to provide down-to-earth, insightful, and appropriate communications with an ability to mentor, influence and build trusted relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Sound judgement under pressure.
• Relentless collaborator with a can-do attitude.
• Creative and solutions focused.

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape and or the career change market
• Understanding of the local labour market and specific challenges faced by ethnically diverse candidates to enter teacher training.
• A coaching/mentoring background or experience of caseload/pipeline management/support for candidates.
• Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

In return

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Working arrangements

Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.

Application Process

Applications close at 9am on Monday February 3rd

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)

Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Associate Director of Financial Services | Interim | 6-months+ | £500 - 600 per day (Umbrella)

On behalf of a Global NGO working across 37 countries, we're recruiting an interim Associate Director of Financial Services for at last 6-months. Reporting to the Global Director of Financial Control, this role will lead the financial and management accounting of the UK Shared Services including purchase ledger, expenses and payroll for the Global Office and UK Office. Crucially, this role will review and support the implementation of efficiency changes and transformation whilst leading the annual Group Audit and consolidated monthly financial reporting process.

Main Duties:

• Lead on the group month-end, global balance sheet, group P&L, and Group consolidation
• Lead on the group statutory Audit, liaising with overseas country teams and PWC
• Lead on the group statutory accounts preparation and SORP accounting adjustments
• Along with the Global Director of Financial Control, lead a review of the team structure and processes, offering and implementing efficiency changes and recommendations
• Oversee and lead the global support office month-end, including all management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support external tax advisor in Group VAT review
• Manage and support the Purchase Ledger and Expenses Manager, Payroll Manager, Group Accounting and Management Accounting teams ensuring a strong controls environment
• Support the ongoing process transformation projects
• Line manage the Financial Accountant and oversee group balance sheet control and country scorecards

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience managing multi-disciplined teams
• Experience of change management, developing systems and implementing solutions
• Multi-entity consolidations experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Multi-currency, overseas office, and remote management experience
• Ideally experience with SUN Systems and Agresso Payroll

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid, with one day per week in Shoreditch
Salary: £45,000

Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Corporate Partnerships team at a leading charity, known for its impactful work and strong reputation in the sector.

About the Role:
This new position has been created following an exciting investment in fundraising. The team is small but dynamic and will grow to four members in the new year. As Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving new business and building strategic, high-value partnerships across sectors like IT, finance, and retail.

This role focuses solely on securing new business, with no line management responsibilities—perfect for someone who thrives on results and has a £300k target to contribute towards the team’s ambitious £1.3 million goal. You’ll work with warm leads and a strong pipeline, ready to reignite conversations and build meaningful partnerships.

What the charity are looking for:

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, whether in account management or new business development.
• A track record of building and growing partnerships that deliver high value.
• Confidence and creativity in engaging partners across diverse industries.
• Passion for making a tangible difference through impactful work.

Why This Role?
This is an exciting chance to join a growing team where your work will directly impact the charity’s mission. With flexible working options and only one day per week in the Shoreditch office, this role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and team collaboration.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Rolling Applications - ASAP

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on or call her on 02078207331.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Salary: £44,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, two-year fixed-term contract
Location: London, Victoria (hybrid/flexible working pattern, with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Are you passionate about making a real difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing Corporate Partnerships team at a leading national charity that supports soldiers, veterans, and their families.

This dynamic team manages a range of impactful corporate relationships, from large-scale, long-term funding partnerships to a corporate membership scheme, cause-related marketing, and staff fundraising initiatives. As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in building and nurturing partnerships that directly fund vital support services such as housing, employability, mental wellbeing, family assistance, elderly care, and independent living for the Army family.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and growing relationships with existing corporate partners through tailored engagement and communication plans.
• Identifying, engaging, and pitching to new prospects to grow income across corporate fundraising programmes.
• Line managing a Corporate Fundraising Executive and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation, including regional offices.

You will join the wider High Value Relationships and Central Events team, reporting to the Head of High Value Relationships, with the opportunity to contribute to key charity events and activities.

About You

This role is ideal for an experienced Corporate Fundraiser or a military veteran with relevant charity or commercial sector experience. The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in sales or relationship management, with strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, such as Salesforce (desirable).
• Ambition and confidence to meet challenging fundraising targets within a well-established and respected organisation.

Key Dates

• Closing date: 29 January 2025
• Interview date: 5 February 2025

If you are an ambitious and driven professional ready to take on this rewarding role, please send your CV and supporting statement to Hannah Laking at Harris Hill: [email protected]

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Phone: 020 7820 7331

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Development Manager - Major Gifts (Hybrid)
£44,154 per annum | Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) | Kingston upon Thames

Are you ready to create an impact and secure transformative gifts that will shape the future of education for our students? Kingston University is seeking a Development Manager - Major Gifts to build meaningful relationships and support our mission to deliver outstanding student experiences.

What You'll Do

As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will:

• Manage a targeted portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and trusts, securing four-figure and higher donations.
• Build meaningful relationships with donors to support Kingston University's ambitious growth strategy.
• Work cooperatively across teams to align fundraising efforts with the University's goals.
• Deliver against income targets and foster long-term donor engagement.
• Contribute to the continued success of the Development, Alumni Relations, and Engagement (DARE) team.

Why Choose Us?

• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 35 days' annual leave (full-time employee), a comprehensive pension scheme, season ticket loans, and access to discounted courses and LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on campus per week and flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.
• Career Development: Be part of a supportive team that values growth and learning, with opportunities to develop your fundraising expertise further.
• Meaningful Impact: Join an organisation where your work directly contributes to delivering exceptional education and student outcomes.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Ambitious Vision: Kingston University recently received a triple TEF Gold rating, recognising its outstanding teaching and student experience. Your work will support our efforts to maintain and expand this excellence.
• Exciting Opportunities: As part of a team embarking on a three-year growth strategy, you'll help shape transformative giving initiatives.
• Cooperative Culture: Work within the DARE team, where collaboration and a shared sense of purpose are integral to success.

Your Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience securing four-figure and higher donations, ideally within higher education or a related sector.
• Possesses outstanding relationship management and communication skills.
• Thrives in a pioneering and creative environment, taking initiative to meet ambitious goals.
• Is driven to grow a portfolio of donors while delivering exceptional stewardship.
• Has a flexible approach, ready to work beyond standard hours when needed.

About Kingston University

For over 125 years, Kingston University has been a beacon of education excellence. Our ambitious Town House Strategy focuses on embedding future-ready skills into our curriculum, driving research innovation, and fostering partnerships. At the heart of this mission is the DARE team, whose work ensures Kingston's continued success and positive impact on students, alumni, and the community.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply by Sunday, 2 February 2025 (11:59 PM).
Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, including a short presentation showcasing your fundraising skills.

Start your journey with us and make a real difference to the future of education. Together, we'll transform lives through the power of philanthropy.

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.

Girls and Young Women Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Spanish Speaker)
Part time - 2 days per week
Salary: £32,825 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract 

Location: Hybrid work

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

LAWRS’ No Limits Project (Sin Fronteras) is a creative art-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantages due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address their needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through the use of arts and campaigning work. The aim of this project is to enable participants to empower themselves and each other to seek the change they want to see in their lives, communities and wider society.

The post holder will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing emotional support sessions, clinical assessments and one-to-one short term therapy to LAGYW; delivering group work activities and psychoeducational workshops, dealing with internal and external referrals and working closely with the No limits (Sin Fronteras) Project Coordinator and other teams at LAWRS.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Are you an experienced Health & Safety expert who enjoys working in a busy and challenging role?

Do you have the ability to devise health and safety strategies across various sites within universities?

Job title: Director of Health & Safety

Location: A short walk from Holborn Underground station

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000

Contract type: 6 months fixed term contract

Hours: Full time, 37 hours

Pattern of work: Hybrid

Working for one of UK's most prestigious universities, you will report to the University's Secretary, and work closely with the Director of Health & Safety to develop and deliver the University's health and safety strategies, across all its various sites.

As senior member of the Leadership Team you will provide expert advice to the Executive Board, Senior Leadership Teams, and the Board of Governors. You will oversee the existing health and safety team and ensure it is delivering an excellent service across all the university's sites.

You will work closely with the Director of Estates to ensure a strong Health and Safety strategy is embedded across the university, including long term and short-term strategies.

In your role as Director of Health & Safety you will build and maintain strong relationships with many internal and external stakeholders including Health and Safety Executives, and Fire Authorities. You will conduct fire risk assessments and implement action plans for fire safety management across all sites whilst ensuring the advancing health and safety culture is embedded in all practices.

Ensuring the university's compliant with all statutory obligations and best practices in health and safety management is a significant aspect of your role.

Your in-depth knowledge of health and safety including fire safety makes you an attractive candidate for this role. Any experience of designing, implementing, and delivering an effective health and safety strategy within the education sector is highly advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Director of Health and Safety through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to

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.

Salary: £25,849-£26,908 (Inc. London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (OId Street) – Hybrid or Remote
Closing date: Rolling

We’re working on a Trusts Officer role with the brilliant Speech and Language UK, reporting in to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. Speech and Language UK does incredible work supporting young people who face challenges with talking and understanding words. They fund a variety of programmes from tools and training for teachers to use in the classroom, to resources and guidance for young people and their families, to public campaigning and awareness-building work.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with a warm portfolio of small trusts, as well as researching new trusts funding opportunities to support the growth of the Trusts and Foundations team’s income.

To be successful as the Trusts Officer, you will need:

• Experience of public fundraising within the charity sector.
• Demonstrable aptitude for developing relationships and working collaboratively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clarity, tact and the ability to adapt communication to suit your audience.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.