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This role is responsible for managing the effective functioning of the Aga Khan Centre to provide safe, efficient, secure, legally compliant and environmentally friendly spaces for residents, employees, students and visitors.
Leading a small team, the Facilities and Operations Manager will be responsible for providing a seamless support service to manage and deliver high quality proactive and reactive maintenance to a standard which is in accordance with the nature of the Aga Khan Centre and provides value for money. The role covers all aspects of repairs & maintenance including plumbing, air conditioning, electrics, building fabric, health & safety and emergency support and requires the postholder to be hands on, supporting the maintenance team with technical support, knowledge & coordination as well as executing PPM plans, managing contractors and overseeing and inspecting works.
AKC Building Operations
• Oversee and manage the teams responsible for the reception, security and cleaning.
• To prepare and keep up to date the Facilities Management (FM) Plan for AKC and the approach taken for each ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ FM service, including planned preventative maintenance and lifecycle replacements, ensuring that a suitable, safe, high-quality operating environment is provided.
• To act as a point of contact for technical support in order to reduce supplier callouts and ensure the correct supplier is allocated to resolve the problem, after issues have been looked at in-house first.
• To manage, plan and monitor the day-to-day repairs and maintenance activities of the building management team, ensuring works are completed on time, to the highest quality and in line with the approved FM plan.
• To coordinate and manage activities of suppliers working in and around AKC including checking and approving completed work, ensuring it is on budget, within agreed timescales and to the quality required.
• To act on defects highlighted in suppliers’ reports and ensure resolution following up on any unresolved issues that could affect plant or equipment performance and safety.
• To ensure the AKC maintenance reporting system is updated with work carried out and outstanding tasks. • To ensure maintenance supplies, spares and stock levels are monitored and supplies are always available. • To receive, review, store and respond to suppliers’ reports, i.e. lifts, eye bolts, water sampling, lighting protection, etc. and supply a level of technical advice to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.
• To maintain and review equipment asset registers and update accordingly.
• Responsible for the Health and Safety policy for AKC and liaising with outsourced consultants to ensure that AKC is compliant and required checks are carried out.
• To maintain all maintenance and H&S documents, registers and systems at all times and act as knowledge-holder on behalf of AKF(UK) for Operation Manuals, as-built drawings, maintenance records, licences and operating certificates related to AKC.
• Working in conjunction with the AKC IT team and external providers be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the core building services systems including for FM, Room Booking and Security.
• To adhere to the AKC environmental policy promoting and driving energy & water saving initiatives as well as recycling initiatives at all times.
• Plan and implement minor projects to optimize space utilisation within AKC. Participate as a key stakeholder in major projects.
• Support the relationships with the tenants of the AKC retail units.
• Ensure that the gardens embedded within the AKC, and the surrounding grounds and gardens are properly cared for and landscaped.
• Liaise with the Estate Landlord and their agents regarding estate management, central services, infrastructure and security issues and maintenance of the public realm around AKC
• Liaise with other building managers on the KX Estate and maintain good neighbourly relations.
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving AKC.
AKC Building Administration
• To prepare an annual operational plan and budget for the AKC building management team.
• To provide commentary and analysis for the monthly building management finance report and work with the Property Finance Manager to ensure that there is an up to date forecast at all times.
• To lead any supplier procurement processes related to building management.
• Monitor and approve all building management supplier invoices and staff expenses for payment in line with approved budgets. Seek additional approvals for unbudgeted or excess expenditure.
• To ensure that safeguarding processes are embedded into all building management operations, all building management supplier contracts and the building management policies and processes.
• To routinely review standards of service and ensure best practices are being followed and to benchmark the costs of AKC building management against equivalent buildings to assess and demonstrate value for money.
• Manage and maintain the SLA standards, KPIs and targets for the AKC building management team.
• To own the AKC building management risk register ensuring that it is up to date at all times.
• To attend the AKF(UK) Property Committee meetings
• Work flexibly in terms of working hours to support and accommodate events and incidents outside of regular working hours.
• To ensure all tasks from the Security Audit are completed promptly, while maintaining up to date policies including the Critical Incident Plan and Office Security Plan
AKC Events
• To ensure that the building management team support the events management team with all large and complex events, including organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, and hospitality.
• To ensure that the building management team supports the dismantling and removal of the event materials and clearing the venue efficiently.
People Management
• Help the AKF(UK) CEO and Senior Management Team promote an organisational culture of teamwork and service, high-quality, transparency and accountability, innovation, and inclusiveness.
• Supervise, coach and mentor building management staff, building a highly skilled and motivated team demonstrating best practice in the sector and exemplifying AKF (UK) values and behaviours.
• Oversee and set annual performance objectives and evaluate performance in accordance with the AKF (UK)’s staff performance management procedures.
• Identify staff with potential for advancement and, as part of succession planning, contribute to their development.
• Build a culture throughout the building management team of continuous improvement, in which staff are cognizant of and influence the broader learning agenda alongside delivery objectives.
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Kings Cross Properties.
Qualifications
• A degree in Facilities Management or similar qualification would be an advantage.
Experience
• Experience of staff management
• Experience of managing third-party contractors
• Experience in managing complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• Experience of managing planned preventative maintenance for hard and soft services
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience in planning programmes of work for maintenance in accordance with the buildings requirements and identifying gaps in the maintenance strategy.
• Experience of identifying trends and developing/implementing management reports.
• Experience in a similar field e.g. school, university or charity.
Skills
• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally.
• Ability to successfully manage time, plans and other related tasks.
• Ability to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations.
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team to meet objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Commercially aware with good negotiating skills.
• Excellent client facing skills with the confidence to deal with people at all levels.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Good numeracy and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, action-focused and with a proactive approach.
• Ability to always maintain a professional appearance and approach.
• Proven ability to deal with change.
Application Details:
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?
Be part of the creative, agile and growing team behind Bite Back’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Senior Public Affairs Manager and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
Role Description
We are seeking a Senior Public Affairs Manager, to lead our national public affairs activity, influencing the government to help deliver evidence-based policies that will make a real difference to children’s health. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the forefront of an urgent and politically significant policy area while also collaborating with young people to ensure their voices and lived experiences are heard by policymakers.
This is an exciting time to join Bite Back and take our public affairs strategy forward with the Government. We have already seen significant policy wins in the past year and have big ambitions to drive more progress in 2026. In 2024 and 2025 our youth activists gave evidence to the House of Lords, hosted parliamentary drop-in sessions and a mock inquiry, and made memorable appearances at party conference fringe sessions. This is an opportunity to build on that success and raise Bite Back’s profile even further amongst policymakers at a time when the Government is charting its new strategic approach to improving the food system as well as its 10 year plan to save the NHS. The Senior Public Affairs Manager will report to our Director of Advocacy & Strategy and be responsible for developing and implementing all our public affairs activity, ensuring alignment with our campaigns team and working closely with our partners in other organisations to bring about meaningful change. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for the chance to lead high profile public affairs activity at an organisation with growing impact.
Responsibilities
The Senior Public Affairs Manager is accountable for:
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Developing and delivering Bite Back’s public affairs and influencing strategy to galvanise action, building the profile of Bite Back, our young campaigners and securing support from political stakeholders at all levels, nationally, locally, in Westminster and Holyrood.
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Ensuring this strategy remains “live” and flexible. Adapting it to political and policy change as necessary.
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Planning a pipeline of tactical public affairs activities that take advantage of key opportunities and mechanisms to build relationships with a growing number of political advocates.
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Managing and delivering other political events throughout the year such as influencing roundtables, receptions, including at least one Parliamentary drop-in event and two Party Conference fringe sessions per year.
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Translating young people’s insights and policy context into messaging for policymakers and distil policy detail into key points for young people to engage with and campaign on.
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Providing strategic advice to the team on political developments and adapt strategies and plans accordingly.
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Act as a champion for public affairs activity internally, including upskilling and advising the wider Bite Back team and young people on political activities and processes.
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Providing line management support on public affairs to the Policy & Engagement Executive.
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Searching for external opportunities and events where our young people may be able to present their lived experience to policymakers either through giving formal evidence or playing a speaking role.
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Working with our youth team to engage and support our youth leaders to speak with policymakers including development of briefing materials, preparing and running training sessions and attending meetings.
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Drafting letters, submissions, briefing notes and other outreach materials to engage policymakers, Government and manage dissemination and follow up.
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Conducting political stakeholder mapping, perception auditing and contact tracking to inform strategic political engagement plans and evaluation.
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Collaborating with the content and campaigns teams to translate public affairs moments and messaging into exciting, accessible content for our supporter audiences.
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Working closely with other organisations via established coalitions and more informal coordination around key issues, working collaboratively at the highest levels with values-aligned organisations to achieve our goals.
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Working with the new Senior Programmes & Policy Manager based in Scotland to conduct stakeholder mapping and build a network of supportive Scottish MPs and MSPs.
Please apply with a CV and a statement answering the following questions:
Give an example of a public affairs strategy you’ve built around a key moment for your organisation (report launch, event, campaign launch, polling, etc). (250 words max)
Give an example of how you’ve built a key relationship or relationships with policymakers which you have then used to advance the mission of your organisation. (250 words max)
Tell us how you would utilise the voices of our young activists to build relationships and consensus with politicians about food and nutrition policy. (250 words max)
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a temporary Policy & Public affairs Administrator for an amazing childrens charity. You will need strong planning , administration and perpetration of documents.
Hybrid working 2/3 days in their London office and be able to attend events.
The Role
Planning and organising the meetings for the Policy & PA team and our range of external stakeholder groups, supporting the preparation of information and documents, taking and producing high quality notes, and monitoring actions and outcomes on behalf of the meeting chairs.Including large stakeholder projects like the Health Play Alliance.
Working closely with the policy officer on administration associated with public affairs engagement, coordinating meetings with parliamentarians, sharing relevant documents and tracking and supporting on follow up correspondence.
Managing the logistics and supporting the planning and preparation of parliamentary events, external roundtables, symposiums, conferences, webinars etc.
Researching relevant literature and horizon scanning the policy landscape to support the production of briefing papers, news, and articles for trustees, senior managers and for publication on our website and social media platforms.
Working with Charity's Marketing and Communications team to support and facilitate engagement via social channels, the website and liaising with the comms team on other media opportunities.
Helping to represent the Charity's policy positions to stakeholders and external audiences including those in government, Parliament, and the NHS when in stakeholder meetings.
Working collaboratively across the Charity's team to maximise the opportunity that the policy and public affairs work brings to the wider organisation in raising income and delivering our services. Representing the Charity's PPA at internal meetings when needed (ie youth panel project group and more).
Working with I&I to track PPA engagement on the designated log to ensure the Charity can demonstrate impact and outcomes of its policy work.
Supporting the policy officer in the creation and information gathering needed for external presentations (ie to NHS networks, ICBs, DHSC)
Prioritising projects and managing schedules and your own workload in response to organisational needs.
The Candidate
Experience as a Policy, Public affairs environments
Minute taking
Scheduling meetings
Research
Data gathering and report writing
Project support
Administrations
Attention to detail
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Role Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £48,166-£49,558
Location: London-Hybrid
Tenure: 1 Year Fixed term - Full Time
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Could you use your innovative, creative philanthropy skills and to influence for fundraising results?
Are you passionate about changing the world with women and girls?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
At ActionAid UK, we’re driven by the belief that a fairer world is possible—one where women and girls live free from poverty and violence, and where their voices shape the future. As our new Senior Philanthropy Manager, you’ll play a central role in making that vision a reality.
We’re looking for major donor fundraiser, who is a stewardship expert to build impactful relationships with prospective givers and carefully steward our dedicated donors giving 5 figure gifts. You will be empowered to represent ActionAid and to take decisions quickly. You’ll be joining a high trust team, at a really exciting time for the organisation.
This is a chance to build deep, meaningful relationships with a network of influential, high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic foundations whose generosity fuels our work. You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of major donors, engaging them with ActionAid’s mission and developing bespoke strategies that inspire sustained, transformational giving. From crafting compelling cases for support to leading personal meetings and presenting ambitious new opportunities, you’ll help turn passion into tangible impact.
Working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and senior leadership team, you’ll shape the future of ActionAid’s high-value fundraising. You’ll contribute to the growth of our philanthropy programme, identifying new partnerships, nurturing key relationships, and helping to secure five- and six-figure gifts that power our campaigns, humanitarian responses and long-term development projects. Collaboration will be key—you’ll work with programmatic experts, global partners, and research colleagues to match donor interests with the change they want to see in the world.
We’re looking for someone with proven success in securing major gifts and cultivating relationships at a senior level, whether in the charity sector or beyond. You’ll be confident, strategic, and creative, with the credibility to engage influential individuals and the storytelling skills to bring ActionAid’s mission vividly to life. A passion for feminist values and a commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding underpin everything you do.
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team that believes in ambition, collaboration and change. If you’re ready to lead transformative partnerships that create lasting impact for women and girls worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help build a world where everyone can live with dignity and freedom.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
Head of Alumni & Supporter Relations (Programmes & Products)
University College London
London, UK
Salary range of £68,284 - £76,244 pa plus excellent benefits
Since our founding, we have always done things differently. Our diverse and global community of world-class academics, staff, students and alumni have the freedom and courage to challenge, question and think differently. We continuously break boundaries and develop solutions to real world problems.
In 2020, we closed one of the most successful fundraising campaigns in the UK’s higher education sector, which raised £624M and galvanised our community. We have undertaken a strategic review of our programmes and are investing significantly in our team to deliver on the roadmap ahead. We have created 2 new roles to continue leading key alumni engagement initiatives at UCL. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we plan for UCL’s biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign, launching in our bicentenary year, 2026.
In addition to a mature Regions team, we have created two further pillars – one to build stronger bridges across our Faculties and the other to develop and deliver a cohesive plan of engagement Programmes & Products for our alumni community. We are now looking for two inspiring leaders to motivate newly formed teams of talented, creative and inspiring alumni engagement professionals who keep our 470,000+ alumni in 190 countries engaged and active within the global community. You will both be responsible for the design and delivery of gold-standard alumni engagement programmes and experiences, thinking through how UCL shows up for our alumni, and how alumni can show up for UCL.
As the Head of Alumni & Supporter Relations (Programmes & Products), you will lead a team of creative practitioners who are designing programmes and building products that speak to alumni of all ages and stages of their lives and engagement with UCL. Your team will work closely with the Regions and Faculties teams, to gain insights and feedback and inform future programming and products. You and your team will also work closely with our fundraisers, developing strategies and tactics to encourage volunteerism, advocacy and philanthropy in support of UCL.
For this role, we are seeking a creative marketing and engagement specialist – someone who has developed strategies to increase engagement across a wide spectrum of constituents. A higher education / alumni relations background is helpful, however we’d also welcome hearing from specialists from within the membership, brand loyalty and customer experience arenas.
The strength you bring in building relationships, and your highly developed interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial spirit will underpin your success. There are opportunities to build new programmes and initiatives, and it will be important that you are energised by the idea of exploring and developing “the new” and the opportunity to establish a best-in-class alumni engagement programme.
We are a team of passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact. Our people really are our greatest asset and we invest in them so that they can fulfil their potential. Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets. We also prioritise work-life balance and offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. We are happy to receive part-time applications for all of our job opportunities, and can consider a 0.8FTE working pattern for this role. And we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
If you’re interested in hearing more, please contact our recruitment partner at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240 or you can download further details from their website.
Closing date for applications is midnight of Wednesday, 19 November 2025
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented and data-focused [IT/data confident] administrator to support our CRM and audience development activities.
Hofesh Shechter Company is a boundary-breaking international dance company, led by Artistic Director Hofesh Shechter. Our work includes large-scale touring, film projects, the emerging talent programme Shechter II interwoven with our Shechter Moves learning programme.
This newly created position is central to our data strategy, focusing on centralising audience and supporter information using our new specialist CRM and event management systems, Monad and YesPlan. You will be responsible for data integrity, analysis and supporting us to turn rich audience insights into a powerful tool for storytelling and growth, helping us build deeper relationships with our diverse audiences.
This is an ideal role for someone passionate about IT systems and the arts. It suits a recent data/business analytics graduate looking for a role with real-world impact in the UK’s vibrant creative sector or an aspiring arts administrator who thrives on a mix of analytical and creative work.
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Undercover Investigator (Independent Contractor)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Location: United Kingdom (with international assignments possible)
Contract Type: Independent Contractor
About the Role
As an Undercover Investigator with the Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP), you will work as part of a dedicated and highly skilled investigations team committed to disrupting organised animal cruelty and protecting animals worldwide.
You’ll be tasked with carrying out covert, intelligence-led operations aligned with AWIP’s Strategic Plan — targeting organised, serious, and complex cruelty within industries that use animals for human consumption.
Assignments will vary from short-term deployments to multi-month undercover placements within agricultural or associated sectors. You may also support other high-priority investigations, such as deploying covert surveillance equipment to assist ongoing animal fighting, wildlife crime, or puppy farming cases.
This work demands resilience, adaptability, and absolute discretion. You’ll operate in challenging environments, often under cover, gathering high-quality intelligence and evidence to support enforcement action and criminal prosecutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct covert investigations and gather evidential material in line with AWIP’s operational protocols and evidentiary standards.
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Undertake long-term employment-based assignments in industries using animals for human consumption.
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Deploy covert and technical surveillance equipment to support intelligence-led investigations.
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Conduct research to identify investigative targets, networks, and patterns of organised animal crime.
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Produce accurate daily logs, reports, and evidentiary submissions while maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures.
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Work collaboratively with solicitors, prosecutors, and law enforcement partners to support prosecutions and intelligence-led operations.
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Provide witness statements and give evidence in court when required.
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Ensure the confidentiality of all sensitive material and operational matters.
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Maintain regular communication with the Investigations & Intelligence Team regarding case activity and developments.
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Uphold AWIP’s mission and values in all aspects of your work.
Essential Requirements
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Strong alignment with AWIP’s mission to investigate, disrupt, protect, and rescue animals from organised cruelty.
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Proven ability to work independently, including in isolated or high-pressure environments.
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Confidence operating covert recording equipment and strong photography/videography skills.
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Excellent observation and attention to detail.
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Ability to adapt quickly, make sound judgments under pressure, and take calculated risks when necessary.
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Strong written communication and reporting skills.
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Full UK right to work and valid driving licence.
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Willingness to travel extensively and remain away from home for prolonged periods (typically 2–4 months per assignment; accommodation and expenses covered).
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Professional, discreet, and capable of maintaining operational secrecy at all times.
Desirable
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Prior experience in covert investigations, intelligence gathering, or law enforcement.
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Understanding of animal agriculture, animal fighting, or wildlife crime.
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Familiarity with evidentiary procedures and working with legal teams or enforcement agencies.
The Person
We’re looking for someone audacious, determined, and mission-driven — someone who thrives under pressure, has a meticulous eye for detail, and possesses an unshakeable commitment to protecting animals from harm.
The Animal Welfare Investigations Project investigates organised animal cruelty and rescues animals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career where no two days are the same, this could be the job for you!
You will have the opportunity to support children and young people, aged 12 - 17 years old, who from adversity are developing their resilience, to develop key life skills, build trusting relationships, create environments where they can flourish and experience success, while participating in fun activities with them.
The only thing you need is a passion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all the training and support you need to excel in your role, even professional care qualifications, through our St Christopher's Academy Entry Pathway.
Working Hours
Our children and young people need care 24/7 so we have fixed rotas with different shifts (8, 10 and 12 hours) from 8 am to 10 pm for day staff; and from 9 pm to 8.30 am for night staff.
You will be working 40 hours a week (including weekends and bank holidays), so meaning if you work 4 shifts of 10 hours each, you will then get 3 days off.
For Ealing location, you will be required to do an average of 2 sleep-ins per week paid at £50 each.
There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half same as bank holidays.
Location
Our locations cover: Ealing (W13) and Balham ( SW12).
When completing the application form, you will have to select the location you are applying for.
What you need to bring to this role
- Resilience to cope with challenging behaviour and circumstances.
- Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Empathy but also ability to understand the importance of professional boundaries.
- Flexibility to undertake shift work including weekends, bank holidays and with notice, occasional sleep-ins.
What you should expect from us
- Salary of £25,584 rising to £27,248 upon successful completion of mandatory training.
- 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid).
- Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
- Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
In order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note CV's will not be accepted
Once application has been submitted, candidates will require to complete an online situational test which will inform the shortlisting process. Unsuccessful candidates will be communicated the outcome via email.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an individual interview. The interview will be face to face at our offices in Putney, SW London.
Successful candidates will then attend the second stage at their preferred location.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website
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We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Please note this post has a minimum age restriction of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
We are recruiting for a Direct Response Marketing Officer to join on a full-time, permanent contract, working 35 hours per week.
As Direct Response Marketing Officer you will manage and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns, driving participation for our sports, challenge, and mass event program. By working with different teams across the organisation and our media agency and external stakeholders, you will brief, optimise and evaluate marketing campaigns.
You will monitor the results of communications, make recommendations to help inform and improve future campaigns and provide timely and accurate updates on key campaign metrics to senior stakeholders.
Every day will be different, for example, the role can include writing compelling marketing copy for a campaign, working with internal and external designers to develop creative ideas, or producing a post-campaign report.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th November.
About you
Joining us, you’ll have experience of planning, developing and delivering paid, multi-channel marketing campaigns. You’ll have experience of managing day-to-day relationships with suppliers and agencies and you’ll be able to brief internal teams or external suppliers on print, copy, design or market research requirements.
Crucially for this role, you’ll be able to stay organised and prioritise effectively while juggling multiple tasks or conflicting deadlines. You’ll also understand budgets, financial management and reporting and you’ll be able to monitor, collect and analyse data to make decisions and recommendations.
What you’ll focus on:
- Planning, developing and executing event marketing campaigns for Alzheimer’s Society fundraising events.
- Leading on the development and implementation of events marketing across a range of channels, including but not limited to TV, Radio, Digital (including social media), Direct Mail, Door Drops, email and SMS.
- Overseeing part of the events budget, including monitoring spend and monthly reporting.
- Drafting compelling copy, ensuring that all communication is in line with the overall campaign concept and adheres to guidelines.
- Providing timely and accurate updates on key campaign metrics to senior stakeholders.
- Closely monitoring and evaluating the results of all communications, using learnings to optimise during and post-campaign across all channels.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
Are you a highly organised, proactive leader with proven management experience and a passion for delivering exceptional visitor experiences? Guildford Cathedral is seeking a dynamic Head of Commercial Enterprise to oversee our Visitor Experience and Events Team. In this pivotal role, you will drive excellence across our Café Restaurant franchise and Cathedral Shop, ensuring outstanding service for all events clients and visitors.
Background
Guildford Cathedral is a sacred space and a community of people who engage with God and the wider world for the common good. We do this by being a warm-hearted community open to God, to all, to growth and to transformation. Over 100,000 visitors come to the Cathedral each year and our Cathedral ‘community’ comprises thousands who feel close the Cathedral because of historical connection, the purchase of a brick in the 1950s, their membership of the worshipping congregations or staff and volunteers.
Reporting to:Chief Operating Officer.
Accountable to:The Chapter of Guildford Cathedral and the Guildford Cathedral Enterprises Management Board.
Hours and salary:Full time – 35 hours per week (flexibility is essential for this role and the hours worked are governed by the pattern of the events programme). The salary for the post is £45400.
What You'll Do:
Lead the Enterprise team to provide an outstanding level of service to events clients, visitors, including the families programme, and deliver excellence in the Café Restaurant franchise and the Shop. You will work enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision.
Some of the Key Responsibilities of the role:
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Events
- To direct the events team in organising the extensive events programme, maximise the spare capacity of the Cathedral building and the adjacent grounds, thereby generating income as required by the Cathedral budget.
- To be responsible for the execution of events, delegating to the Events Team and/or other Staff members as appropriate.
- To be on duty as part of the team rota delivering events.
Café Restaurant
- To ensure that the franchise delivers the requisite performance, in terms of quality and financial benefit to the Cathedral, as required by the contract between Guildford Cathedral Enterprises and the franchisee.
Management
- To be the line manager for the Enterprise team members, including Events Officer, Events Assistant, Shop Manager & Shop Assistant, Visitor Engagement Officer, and the Families Engagement Officer.
- To be the Cathedral point of contact for management issues related to the employees of the Café Restaurant franchisee.
- To attend Diary Management and Head of Department Meetings.
- To ensure all marketing and relevant information reaches the marketing team in a timely manner.
Shop
- To direct the Shop team to provide value for money in the Shop, delivering an excellent level of service to the community and a level of income required by the Cathedral budget.
Visitor Engagement & Families Programme
- To direct the Visitor Engagement Officer and Family Engagement Officer to deliver the wide programme of tours, concerts, and Family engagement days, broadening our visitor numbers and demographic and managing the outreach activities actively and effectively.
We are looking for a Head of Commercial Enterprise who will has:
- Significant management and leadership experience.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent financial, numerical, and administrative skills.
- The ability to work within tight deadlines, highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Confidence and is self-starter, diplomatic and helpful.
- Flexibility and is a responsive team player.
- Evidence of strong IT skills.
- Experience of working in a unique venue or similar environment.
- 3 years operational experience of running events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Asylum Aid is seeking a solicitor and IAAS-accredited senior caseworker to join its Public Law team, with experience in immigration legal aid, judicial review, and asylum and human rights law. The role involves managing a complex caseload of asylum, trafficking, human rights, and public law claims, providing high-quality legal advice and representation, and conducting judicial review challenges in the Administrative Court and Upper Tribunal. The successful candidate will work closely with the Public Law Supervisor and the Director of Legal Casework to ensure that individual cases are handled effectively while also identifying systemic issues suitable for strategic litigation to achieve broader impact.
In addition to casework, the postholder will contribute to the strategic development of Asylum Aid’s public law work by supervising junior staff, providing training on judicial review procedures, and collaborating with colleagues on internal strategy discussions. They will also engage with external stakeholders and other sector organisations to represent Asylum Aid, contribute to policy discussions, and develop initiatives aimed at increasing the effectiveness of public law challenges. The role requires experience of managing legal aid cases, using case management systems, and complying with regulatory requirements, including applying for and extending legal aid certificates and submitting claims for payment.
The position requires resilience, empathy, and strong organisational skills, as it involves working with vulnerable clients and exposure to distressing material. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of self-care principles and the ability to support colleagues in maintaining wellbeing in an intense working environment. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to both individual client outcomes and wider systemic change, influencing the growth of the Public Law team and advancing Asylum Aid’s mission to protect and support refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking and human rights violations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
St Christopher’s Academy
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please click here
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
About This Role
This is an exciting new opportunity to be part of a new project within our Wraparound Service in the UK. As Psychological Therapist, key aspects of your role will be:
- Facilitation of Reflective Practice for residential staff to help support therapeutically informed practice, staff resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Direct support to Children in Care and Care Leavers to improve their emotional health and well-being, and to provide any additional support identified as needed by statutory services to those with mental health needs.
- Working with children, residential carers and social workers where care arrangements are at risk of breaking down.
- Consultative support and training to foster carers and residential staff where there are children in placement who have complex needs.
- Support the development of the UK Therapeutic Service to help meet the needs of staff and young people across the organisation.
The successful candidate will have:
- Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Therapy)
- A minimum of three years working directly with children, young people and families
- Experience of dealing with crisis situations and working with emergency services
- A minimum of one years’ experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
- Previous experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Experience of working in a multi-agency setting
- Knowledge of UK Legislative framework
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge/Experience of Care Planning and Care Management
- Ability to manage caseload and to work on own initiative
- Responsive to deadlines
- Excellent IT, report writing and presentation skills
- Ability and willingness to work outside of normal office hours as required
In return we offer:
- Competitive salary of £16000 per annum for part time work.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- Industry Leading training programme including children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme.
- Discretionary Funding Training Programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
Recruitment Process
St Christopher’s is committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care including the principals of Safer Recruitment. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements to assess your suitability to work with children and young people.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to your start date.
Your application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria given in the Person Specification.
For the full Job Description for this role and more detail about what will be required, please click here.
It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Welcome to Ada
Ada is a ground-breaking college and charity focused on using technology (tech) as a tool for social mobility and addressing the diversity and gender gaps in the tech sector. Ada’s mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Our core values, which sit at the heart of our work, are Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration.
Established in 2016, Ada was the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. We currently have approximately 500 students and apprentices, with plans well underway to grow to over 850 learners by December 2025. This growth is supported by our two city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico/Victoria) and Manchester (Ancoats).
Ada stands apart due to the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment of computer science; fantastic progression outcomes for learners; the breadth and depth of our industry partnerships; our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds; and our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners. Ada received a ‘Good’ rating, with Outstanding features, in Ofsted inspections in October 2018 and again in March 2023.
Job Purpose
This role is critical for delivering activities with our prestigious corporate supporters while simultaneously building an impactful alumni community. The postholder will join Ada during an exciting phase of growth and will be responsible for both stakeholder management, volunteering and events and ensuring former students and apprentices are supported in their career progression and engagement through the #alwaysAda alumni programme. The role focuses on supporting partnerships and shaping and delivering events, including professional development, volunteering, and mentoring/support.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Philanthropy and Alumni Executive Officer will be responsible for a combination of corporate partnership delivery and alumni community management:
A. Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising & Volunteering
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Support the department to develop and deliver partnership plans for all supporters.
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Ensure partnership objectives are met across programme activity, including employee volunteering.
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Work with other teams to deliver volunteering opportunities, especially the Coaching programme which matches corporate volunteers to learners.
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Develop briefings and communications to corporate partners to strengthen partnerships.
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Provide tracking and reporting of all engagement activities with partners.
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Deliver a suite of events and touch points for supporters, and support the delivery of a calendar of events such as Ada Lovelace Day, 10th year anniversary, International Women's Day and other flagship events
B. Alumni Relations and Community Management
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Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with the alumni community
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Produce termly newsletters
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Undertake regular data collection cycles (using surveys and research) to track current employment and needs of alumni.
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Maintain our Alumni Data ensuring rigorous data protection/GDPR rules are adhered to.
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Help to continuously improve the alumni programme offer
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Deliver and shape a programme of planned communications and marketing to drive alumni engagement.
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Track and maintain alumni engagement, with a drive for meaningful engagement
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Deliver and shape a programme of both in-person and virtual events and activities to drive impact, such as a jobs board, career coaching, and networking events.
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Maintain, manage, and internally champion the alumni database.
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Recruit and support champions from within the alumni network to act as alumni ambassadors.
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Attend professional development activities and meetings that may take place outside of normal working hours.
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Be an internal advocate for the Ada alumni community and external go to for Alumni involvement.
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Maintain and grow the alumni LinkedIn group.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder who embodies Ada’s values (Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Rigour and Resilience).
Essential Experience and Qualifications
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Experience of successfully delivering employee volunteering programmes.
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Experienced at dealing with a range of people in an outward-facing role.
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Experience managing individuals and groups of volunteers.
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Experience of in-person event delivery working with corporate stakeholders.
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Experience in the delivery and management of external events and/or volunteering projects.
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Fundraising experience or interest in following a career in fundraising and corporate partnerships.
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Experience of managing and collecting data sets, and the ability to think critically and analyse data/feedback to modify activity.
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Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and priorities and work under pressure.
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Relationship building across a wide range of stakeholders.
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Degree level qualification or appropriate professional experience.
Skills, Qualities, and Aptitudes
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Excellent digital, organisational, and time management skills.
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A confident demeanour and engaging communication and presentation skills.
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Strong collaborative working skills, with a versatile solution-orientated team player attitude.
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Enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated.
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Commitment to equality and diversity.
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Passion about Ada’s work and mission to make a positive difference to the next generation.
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A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours.
Desirable Experience
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Project management, including planning, executing, and successfully delivering projects.
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CRM and data set management.
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Knowledge of the tech sector industry and how to work with people starting their careers.
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Experience working in education, alumni relations, membership organisations, or charities.
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Knowledge of digital events tools such as webinars and/or online community platforms.
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Budget management experience.
Safeguarding and DBS
The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post. The postholder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times for the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
Ada is committed to providing equality of opportunity and promoting diversity, ensuring applicants are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential without unjustified discrimination. Ada encourages applications from individuals with a disability who can carry out the duties of the post.
Sponsorship
Ada does not have a sponsorship licence, and therefore can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work or remain in the UK.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief supporting cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are recommended.
Good luck with your Application!
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the IT Service Desk, ensuring the delivery of outstanding technical support to our internal staff and volunteers. You will manage a team of skilled Analysts, drive continuous improvement, and champion customer satisfaction throughout all service interactions.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, key responsibilities will include:
- Management of x6 first line Support Analysts, ensuring that the Analysts accurately document and update all tickets
- Acting as the initial point of escalation for all customer enquiries - taking responsibility for resolving complaints and escalations; ensuring consistent communication with the customer throughout
- Understanding Service Desk priorities, objectives and SLAs taking an active part in achieving these
- Analysing ticket trends to identify any problems or major incidents that may affect the organisation
- Deputising for the Service Delivery Manager during their absence
You will be an experienced people manager, with significant experience working in a similar role and managing performance against KPIs. Your attention to detail will be second to none and you will be confident at troubleshooting and problem analysis techniques, to ensure the best outcome for your customers.
You will be contracted to our London Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
This is a 6 Month Fixed Term role, with ideal start date being December 2025. You will be available immediately or on short notice.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: virtual interviews week commencing 10th and 17th November 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant applying for this as a Secondment, please ensure you have discussed it with your line manager and obtained their approval.
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About the Role
The Learning Support Team provides targeted support to young people, helping them develop core practical and academic skills, broaden their existing interests, and explore new ideas. In this role, you will deliver both group and one-to-one sessions, including tailored Maths and English tuition based on individual needs. You will work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure each young person has appropriate access to educational opportunities and engagement.
We believe that everyone has the right to learn in the way that suits them best—so there’s no such thing as a “typical” day in this role. Sessions can take place anywhere: from the beach to the kitchen, the garden, or even the gym. As with all our teams and services, the unexpected is part of everyday life—though with us, it can take many forms. A young person might be excluded from school, be in the middle of transitioning to a new placement, or arrive (or not) due to an emergency referral. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
If this sounds like the right role for you, feel free to contact us for an informal discussion.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
Applicants should have
- Evidence of degree ( BA, BSc in a related field, such as Linguistics, Psychology or Education ) or PGCE.
- Experience in identifying and assessing the needs of young people, setting clear goals and targets through collaborative discussions and the effective use of relevant data to inform assessments.
- Experience in supporting young people to achieve their learning goals, particularly those who are underachieving, disengaged, or facing social and emotional barriers to learning.
What you should expect from us
- Salary: £26,850 per annum
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading Training Programme including Access to Children’s Right and Participation, CSE, Empowerment, Mental Health and Social Pedagogy.
- Contributory Pension Scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in Service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Blue Light Card: discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to complete an online application form to ensure we gather all necessary information in line with legislation, best practice, and our vetting requirements.
Ideally, applicants will already be registered with the DBS Update Service. If not, a DBS (police) check will be carried out by St Christopher’s prior to the start date.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.