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Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to develop the skills, knowledge, mindset, and connections to create a regenerative, equitable and just future.
Key info:
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Based in London, UK
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Full-time (4.5 days at placement & 1 half day training weekly)
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£27,010 per annum salary
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Programme dates: April 2027 - March 2028 (50 weeks)
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Apply by Monday 12th October, 9:00 am BST
About On Purpose:
On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.
Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.
Programme structure:
Two 6 month placements
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Through work placements with organisations driving impactful change, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues 4.5 days of the week. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Bow Foodbank, BELU and VISA.
Weekly expert-led learning
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Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves half a day, weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. The blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change.
1:1 mentoring & coaching
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Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.
Join a supportive, impactful community
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You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of ~20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community with 1000+ alumni, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.
Benefits:
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Earn a £27.01 k salary - On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs.
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Develop your ability to make an impact - Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. Our alumni are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.
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Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities - Our Associates have moved into a range of impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK, a former accountant now CEO at Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and a journalist and editor now co-CEO of Heard.
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Standard UK holiday allowance
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A 3-day residential (expenses paid)
Who we’re looking for:
This programme is ideal for you if you’re either:
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at a stage in your career where you’ve built solid professional experience and want to use your professional skills to create change in organisations, systems and beyond;
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not currently in a career that aligns with your beliefs, but looking to transition into one;
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or you’re already in the impact sector and want to deepen your understanding of how systems and organisations work, develop the skills to lead transformational change, clarify your purpose and vision, and join a cohort and wider network of peers committed to putting purpose before profit.
Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
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A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
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The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
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Fluency in English
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Office environment experience
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Skills including project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
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Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
How to apply:
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Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.
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Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.
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Closing date for applications: Monday 12th October, 9:00 am BST
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Interviews will be held in mid-late November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead a service that makes a real difference!
Eco-op provides person-centred activities, opportunities and support to help people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and neurodiversity build confidence, independence, wellbeing and meaningful community connections.
We are looking for someone to build on the successes of our manager who is retiring after 7 years in the role to take Eco-op (A project of Kingston Voluntary Action) into the next phase of its development.
If you are a proven manager with the ability to lead strategically, build partnerships and, above all, ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality services that place people at the heart of everything we do then please apply.
Join us and help create opportunities, choice and independence for local people while leading one of Kingston Voluntary Action’s most valued community services.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience managing teams and services
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and inclusion
- Excellent leadership and partnership-building skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and Adult Social Care
- The ability to drive service development, manage resources and demonstrate impact.
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: £39,330.00 FTE (£31,464 pro rata)+5% pension contribution
Hours: 28 hours
Contract: Permanent
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About Everyone’s Invited
Everyone’s Invited is a movement dedicated to tackling rape culture through conversation, education,
and systemic change. We are committed to creating safe spaces for survivors to share their
experiences and driving meaningful change in communities, schools, and workplaces. We recognise
that sexual violence and oppression are shaped by intersecting systems of power, including race,
gender identity, sexuality, disability, class and migration status. We are committed to building a
workplace and movement that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and centres those
most impacted.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Community Fundraising Lead to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of
fundraising and communications, working across both teams to leverage our community to generate
income and lead community fundraising campaigns and initiatives. We're looking for someone with a
proven track record in generating community income, who is passionate about the value of creative
and alternative revenue streams, and who will play a vital part in helping us raise the funds needed to
deliver our mission of eradicating rape culture.
Key Responsibilities
This role will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities
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Grow income from trusts, foundations, communities, businesses, and individuals
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Develop and write fundraising applications
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Develop and maintain a pipeline of fundraising prospects, building relationships and ensuring repeat support
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Support with fundraising reporting
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Identify, develop, and secure new fundraising opportunities
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Build and maintain relationships with a wide network of supporters
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Lead and manage community fundraising events
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Develop and drive strategy for fundraising campaigns
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Support corporate partnerships strategy and outreach
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Grow individual giving
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Develop and deliver community donor communications
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Stay up to date with social media trends and ways of engaging potential donors online
The Bishop of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a new Senior Personal Assistant. This is a high-profile and pivotal appointment, providing an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Bishop at the heart of the Diocese of Sheffield. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities and work confidently with initiative and discretion. The role is predominantly office-based, with flexibility to work remotely at times, and is based in a friendly and busy office in a pleasant and beautiful environment. It requires someone who can work effectively and independently while being a collaborative and valued member of the wider Bishop's team.
This is a significant and high-profile appointment, and we are looking for someone who will become a trusted member of a dedicated team based at Bishopscroft. The role is exceptionally varied, busy and demanding and immensely rewarding, providing support across every aspect of the Bishop's ministry - from diocesan leadership and parish life to national Church responsibilities, civic engagements and his work in the House of Lords.
The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You will be highly organised, able to exercise sound judgement and manage complex competing priorities with good humour and grace. You will need to be an excellent communicator, comfortable dealing with people from all walks of life, and able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Although much of the role is practical and administrative, its purpose is much broader. By ensuring that the Bishop's office runs smoothly and efficiently, you will play an important part in supporting his ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Sheffield to flourish and grow.
Whether you are already familiar with the life of the Church of England or are bringing valuable experience from another sector, if you believe your skills and experience match what we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you. A sympathy for the Christian Faith is essential.
1. PROVIDING EFFICIENT PA SUPPORT TO THE BISHOP OF SHEFFIELD
* Advanced planning and management of the Bishop's diary
* Organising all appointments and providing practical briefings about the arrangements made for all visits and meetings
* Preparing the Bishop's papers for all meetings and maintaining an efficient system for tracking papers
* Planning and organising the Bishop's travel arrangements in the UK and abroad
* Dealing promptly with all incoming correspondence and drafting replies
* Receiving and dealing with all emails in the PA's inbox and that of the Bishop
* Opening and allocating incoming post and dealing with letters where appropriate
* Handling a wide range of telephone enquiries with confidence, diplomacy, and tact - answering questions directly or passing them on to the Bishop or Chaplain or other appropriate source of information
2. GENERAL OVERSIGHT AND RUNNING OF THE BISHOP'S OFFICE
* Welcoming all visitors and arranging catering as necessary
* Ensuring that the office is kept tidy and all necessary equipment is purchased and maintained
* Daily filing and overseeing the management of all paper and computerised filing systems
* Organising the archiving of papers as appropriate
* Ensuring that the office database is kept up to date
* To be present at some meetings and at the Bishop's direction to take notes
* Delegation of work to the Administrative Assistant
3. FINANCE
* Managing a budget in excess of £100K and dealing with all day to day financial matters including the bishop's expenses
* Managing the day to day running of all bank accounts held by the bishop in his corporate capacity
* Transferring money, making payments and keeping records as required
* Administering the Bishop's Official Expenses account
* Administering the Bishop's Discretionary account
* Applying for grants from various funds, including the Lady Hastings Charity, by preparing applications, organising and recording all monies received and providing reports to the charities on how the monies was used
* With the advice of the Bishop and his Senior Staff, allocating holiday grants and making appropriate payments
4. MANAGEMENT OF BISHOPSCROFT
* Payment of all household bills including regular review of utility providers
* Liaison with Church Commissioners' Agent concerning all upkeep and repairs
* Making arrangements for convenient appointments for servicing and any work required
* Organising the purchase and installation of items for the Bishop's House on behalf of Bishoprics
* Liaising with the IT support advisors and organising IT provision at the office
* Maintaining the house inventory
5. HOSPITALITY
* Planning and organising catering for a range of social events each year, including the termly civic dinners and evening suppers
* Managing arrangements for the biennial Bishop's Garden Party
* Coordinating a week of Summer Term evening receptions (held in alternate years to the Bishop's Garden Party)
* Venue management and liaison
6. SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE DIOCESE
* Organising the recruitment process for all senior appointments in the Diocese, including the advertising of posts and the logistics of all meetings and interviews
* Distributing information and organising arrangements for Deanery Days across the Diocese
* Working with the Bishop's Chaplain to agree and confirm dates for confirmations
* Supporting the Bishop's Chaplain with the clergy ministerial development review (MDR) process, including maintaining the database and collating and filing completed reviews on a two-year cycle.
* Supporting the Bishop's Chaplain in managing enquiries and maintaining up-to-date records of those holding the Bishop's Permission to Officiate (PtO).
* Confirming with the appropriate church leader, lay or ordained, the purpose of each parish visit; making all practical arrangements and briefing the Bishop beforehand
7. CIVIC VISITS
* Planning and organising a programme of visits to individuals, institutions, workplaces and events across the region with a focus on extending the reach and mission of the Church
* Responding to all invitations for the Bishop to attend civic events and meetings outside the Church
8. NATIONAL CHURCH
* Collating all papers and making the logistical arrangements for the Bishop's work related to General Synod, the House of Bishops, College of Bishops, the Archbishops' Council and any other national and regional meetings
* Managing the Bishop's Church Commissioner Trustee commitments, including maintaining the diary, preparing meeting papers and ensuring all relevant documentation is available in advance of meetings
* Engagement with the PA network and key members of the NCI staff
9. HOUSE OF LORDS
* Liaising closely with the Bishop's Parliamentary and Policy Researcher on the Bishop's schedule in the House of Lords
* Assisting with papers relating to the Bishop's role in the House of Lords
* Processing the Bishop's monthly HOL expense claim
10. ORGREAVE INQUIRY
* Liaising closely with the Orgreave Inquiry Secretariat to coordinate the Bishop's involvement, including managing meeting requests and maintaining the diary
* Completing the Bishop's monthly fees timesheet and expense proforma
11. LINE MANAGEMENT and Development of the Administrative Assistant
* Carrying out other duties as and when required
Qualifications / Education / Experience
* Educated to degree standard or with relevant secretarial qualifications and equivalent work experience
* Previous PA and administrative experience reporting to a senior manager
* Finance processing and accounts management
* Must be able to handle confidential information
* Experienced in dealing with people at all levels
* Ability to prioritise effectively
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
* In sympathy with the vision, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Diocese of Sheffield
* The ability to understand and apply the priorities of the Bishop's ministry when allocating diary appointments
* Well presented work with a meticulous eye for detail
* Ability to show initiative and work with minimal or no supervision
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including a competent and friendly telephone manner
* Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills with the ability to deal with people from all walks of life with courtesy and on occasion appropriate firmness
* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion
* Well organised, methodical and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and the wider household
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Proficient in the use of databases and CRM systems for maintaining accurate records, managing contacts, and producing reports
* Excellent word processing skills from manuscript and audio
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Detailed knowledge of the Church of England, its structures and practices
* Understanding and interest in the Bishop of Sheffield's ministry
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



The Church of England's national Vocations Marketing Communications Lead will lead bold and engaging communications that bring ministerial vocations to life for people across the Church. Through inspiring storytelling, impactful campaigns and strong partnerships, you'll help more people discover, discern and pursue their calling to play their part in God's story.
The national Vocations Marketing Communications Lead will lead bold and engaging communications that bring ministerial vocations to life across the Church of England. Through compelling campaigns, inspiring stories and creative content, you'll help people from every background explore their part in God's story and consider where they may be called to serve.
Working nationally, you'll play a key role in equipping dioceses with the tools, resources and communications they need to support those exploring their vocation, while enabling parishes to nurture and encourage emerging ministerial vocations within local communities. From digital engagement and website development to events, newsletters and national initiatives, this is a strategic and creative role with the opportunity to strengthen vocational culture and help more individuals discover, discern and pursue God's call to ministry.
This is a three year fixed term position.
The closing date for applications is 7th September.
Play a key part in the renewal of ministerial vocations across the Church by working in close partnership with colleagues to:
- Lead the ongoing development and delivery of a national marketing, communications and engagement strategy that strengthens a culture of vocation across the Church.
- Create and deliver compelling campaigns that inspire people from every background and heritage to explore their part in God's story and consider a vocation in ministry.
- Equip dioceses with high-quality communications, resources and tools to support people discerning their vocation.
- Enable parishes to recognise, nurture and encourage emerging ministerial vocations within local communities.
- Develop inspiring written, digital and video content that showcases the breadth, diversity and impact of ministry across the Church.
- Lead communications for key national initiatives, events and campaigns, ensuring strong engagement and visibility.
- Identify and promote opportunities to raise the profile of ministerial vocations through media, storytelling and public engagement. Strive for excellence | Show compassion | Collaborate | Respect others | Act with integrity
- Monitor and evaluate engagement and campaign performance, using insight and data to strengthen future communications and increase impact.
- Oversee and enhance digital channels, websites, newsletters and other platforms to maximise reach, participation and impact.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues including the national communications team, dioceses, communications networks and external partners to amplify vocational opportunities and stories.
- Significant experience of developing and delivering successful communications, marketing and engagement strategies in a large and complex organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and balance competing priorities.
- A track record of creating impactful campaigns and communications that engage, inspire and mobilise audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences and contexts.
- Experience of using a wide range of channels and platforms, including websites, newsletters, social media, email marketing and digital communications.
- Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Experience of monitoring performance, evaluating impact and using insight and data to shape future activity.
- A commitment to broadening participation and engaging people from the widest possible range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Creativity, initiative and a collaborative approach, with the confidence to generate new ideas and drive continuous improvement.
- An enthusiasm for the mission of the Church of England and a passion for helping more people discover, discern and respond to God's call to ministry.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



The Office Administrator will cover the reception and core office administration and be responsible for coordinating bookings and assist with marketing. They will be responsible for greeting visitors to Hinde Street Methodist Church and ensuring that they are warmly welcomed. This crucial and interesting role has the opportunity to be part of a friendly and efficient team in an inclusive and engaging community. Whilst the majority of the work is administrative, there are opportunities to be involved in the digital communications and also in engagement and support of the diverse groups who use the church’s spaces.
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Community Fundraising Manager
Salary: Outer London Business Support Scale, Grade 5\6 (Spine Points 21.1 – 28), £32,064 - £36,579 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Location: Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA
Working Pattern: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; travel across all OHC&AT sites and to external meetings required, including at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given. Full time, 36 hrs per week, 8.45am – 4.30pm (M-Th) and 8.45am – 4.15pm on Friday. A term time only contract with a pro-rata salary could be considered for the right candidate.
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for pupils and students from nursery to further education. We operate across academies and college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support services, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT.
Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. These include autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health needs; profound and multiple learning disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health conditions.
If you are a passionate fundraiser who loves building relationships, creating community connections, and making a real difference, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Community Fundraising Manager to join our growing fundraising team.
This exciting new role will lead community and regional corporate fundraising activity, developing partnerships with local businesses, community groups and supporters to generate income that transforms opportunities for our pupils and students. You'll help bring inspiring projects to life, including initiatives such as Tom's Farm at Nightingale Community Academy, while delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, events and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
· Securing community and corporate fundraising income
· Building relationships with businesses, donors and community groups
· Developing fundraising campaigns and events
· Creating compelling cases for support and funding proposals
· Supporting social media and fundraising communications
· Managing donor stewardship and reporting impact
· Working closely with colleagues across our schools, colleges and central teams
Key Requirements:
· Proven experience in community and/or corporate fundraising, including securing donations and partnerships.
· Good numerical skills and experience managing budgets.
· Brilliant relationship builder both internally with team members and externally with funders.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create and present compelling cases for support.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as part of a small team.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
· Ability and willingness to travel regularly between OHC&AT sites and external locations.
Working at OHC&AT means joining a values-driven organisation where every partnership, event and donation helps create life-changing opportunities for our pupils and students.
OHC&AT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
· Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHC&AT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about opportunities across the Trust and the difference our staff make every day.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with Sarh-Jane Lummes directly.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
How to Apply:
You will be redirected to our E-teach portal to create an account and apply online.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: Midnight on 15/09/2026
Interviews will take place on: Date TBC, but will be in late September
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement:
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will request and review references and carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.
OHC&AT exists to support, enable and champion the talents, skills and rights of the most complex and vulnerable people in our society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to be part of an ambitious committed giving team to raise vital funds for the work of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)? Join us to deliver one of the sector’s largest regular giving programmes through working on engaging and successful campaigns.
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is currently hiring for two Fundraising Executives to support the delivery of the Committed Giving programme. One of these roles focuses on delivering acquisition through digital, DRTV and offline channels. The other role focuses on supporter retention delivering digital, phone and mail stewardship campaigns.
Both roles are responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery of campaigns and work on key projects across the team.
Salary
The salary for this position is £34,563 per annum and we operate a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering key campaigns across committed giving, regular giving, lottery and new product develop with a focus on either acquisition or retention
- Supporting the delivery of campaigns through campaign briefs, timings plans, and KPIs against budgets – primary across digital, DRTV, and telephone.
- Working with third-party agencies to deliver day-to-day campaign activity
- Providing project and administrative support across the team, including tracking income and expenditure, managing campaign results, and improving processes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Understanding of direct marketing or committed giving across multiple channels.
- Strong project management and campaign management skills.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and admin tasks at once.
- Experience of tracking and reporting on performance.
Please refer to the full job descriptions below for more information.
About the team
The Committed Giving Team is a high achieving, fast-paced team responsible for the acquisition and retention of committed/regular donors. The team work across 3 key areas; Acquisition, Direct Dialogue Acquisition (Face to Face channels), and Retention (Stewardship).
The Acquisition team is responsible for the recruitment of new regular givers and lottery players, through digital, DRTV, and other offline channels.
The retention team is responsible for the ongoing stewardship and engagement of over 300,000 donors, ensuring that supporters are inspired to give for many years.
The team work closely together with the shared aim of delivering exceptional supporter experience and raising the reliable income the hospital needs to help provide extraordinary care for seriously ill children and their families.
DBS - note a basic DBS check is required for this role.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Job Title: Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager
Reporting to: Director of Campaigns
Line reports: None
Salary: £44,350 per annum pro-rata (£ 35,480 per annum for 4 days per week)
Hours: 4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours) per week, with flexibility over working hours (core hours are 10.00-16.00).
Duration: 1-year contract renewable subject to funding
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: London/Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office (core days in the office are Tues & Weds) further office attendance is encouraged
Anti-oppressive statement
Foodrise is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
Read our full Equity, Justice and Anti-oppression statement.
Inclusive Recruitment
We have an opt-in Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme for candidates who declare a disability and/or are a person of colour and meet the essential criteria of the role profile. The scheme aims to provide a first-stage interview for candidates who meet the essential criteria of the role and opt in to the scheme.
If you would like to be considered under this scheme you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to provide examples that you meet each of the essential criteria in your cover letter. Please ensure you select the relevant tick box on the application page ‘Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme’.
We are always happy to speak to candidates informally about the role before applying and encourage you to do so by contacting us.
About Us
Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.
We take bold action to uncover the root causes of injustice in our food system and expose how corporate power exploits people and the planet, while building truly just and resilient alternatives from the ground-up.
We speak truth to power. We take risks. We act where and when others won’t.
From launching legal action and producing hard-hitting research to working directly with local communities, we drive systemic change across food and farming, powered by grassroots energy and backed by the facts.
We exist to say what others won’t, do what others don’t, and never settle for “it can’t be done”. Change is possible, and we are rising to make it happen.
We are based in the UK and the Netherlands. See more about us on our website.
About the Role
The Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager is a brand-new role for Foodrise. The successful candidate will lead on developing our first public and parliamentary affairs strategy to engage with political representatives and policymakers to advance our campaigning objectives and ensure progress towards our new strategic goals:
- Dismantling the animal industrial complex and supporting the transition to plant-rich food
- Eroding the social licence of large supermarkets and building alternative food economies
Ultimately, this role is about securing wins to meet our vision of a greener, fairer food system, where food is a commons, not a commodity.
This role is key to shaping public policy and legislative outcomes by building relationships, influencing decision-makers, and positioning Foodrise as an ambitious yet trusted voice in Westminster, Holyrood and amongst civil society across the UK. This role will work collaboratively with colleagues across campaigns, so would suit an adaptive candidate with strong communication skills, keen to advocate for Foodrise.
Job Description
Parliamentary and Public Affairs Strategy
- Develop and deliver a public affairs strategy aligned with organisational priorities and campaigns
- Identify and maximise opportunities to influence legislation, policy development, and public debate
- Monitor the UK political landscape, including Parliament, Government departments, and devolved administrations
Political Engagement & Influencing
- Build and maintain strong relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants, special advisers, and political stakeholders
- Lead engagement with All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), select committees, and public consultations
- Draft and coordinate parliamentary briefings, speeches, amendments, parliamentary questions and responses
- Work with lawyers to draft proposed legislation and legislative changes in support of our objectives
- Register for the UK lobbying register and keep our account up to date
- Lead high-impact advocacy moments such as parliamentary events, receptions, and policy launches
Integration of Parliamentary/Advocacy Asks into Foodrise’s Wider Work
- Work closely with campaigns and communications teams to integrate parliamentary and public affairs into campaigns
- Work closely with fundraisers and senior leadership to integrate parliamentary and policy asks in our fundraising and business development
- Ensure consistent and compelling advocacy messaging across all channels
- Provide regular updates and analysis on political developments relevant to the organisation’s work
- Track and evaluate the impact of public affairs activities
- Maintain accurate stakeholder records and engagement logs
- Work closely with our colleagues at Foodrise in the EU to support EU level advocacy where relevant to our campaigns
- Any other relevant tasks as requested by senior colleagues to support the organisation and further our objectives
Ways of Working
- Collaborative by default; independent work is balanced with regular coordination.
- Contribute to the development and embedding of anti-oppressive work across the organisation
- Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
- Present and available for colleagues, including regular in‑office presence.
- Proactive in communication, planning, and follow‑through.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge, Experience and Network
- Extensive experience in public affairs, government relations, or political advocacy (at least 7 years’ working experience)
- Strong understanding of the UK political system, legislative processes, and policy-making
- Networks within the UK political and policy systems
- Knowledge of the key issues in food systems, environment and/or climate in the UK
Essential Skills
- Demonstrable experience of influencing political representatives, policymakers and delivering policy or campaign wins
- Excellent writing, analytical and research skills.
- Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively; build, maintain and develop flexible working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Bring to Foodrise
- A can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, alongside a willingness to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Foodrise is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
- An understanding of anti-oppressive practice and how it applies to Foodrise’s work and the role, and the ability to represent diverse perspectives through the work of the organisation.
- Sharing Foodrise’s values: audacity, collaboration, impact, celebration, solidarity.
- Willingness to undertake some limited travel domestically and abroad.
What We Offer
- Personal training and wellbeing funds
- Regular team socials
- Workplace pension
- Enhanced parental leave
- Enhanced sick leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech scheme
- Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-4pm)
How to Apply
Please apply via Charity Jobs with:
- Your CV (no longer than 2 A4 pages total)
- A cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification with examples, and why you would like to work at Foodrise.
Deadline to apply: 10am, Tuesday 22nd September
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Thursday 24th September.
Shortlisted candidates will be sent our new strategy ahead of the interview, along with details of an hour-long written task to be completed at home – this will be sent prior to the interview at a time convenient for you.
First round interviews will be held on Thursday 1st October.
Second round interviews will be held on Thursday 8th October.
Sign up to join our Recruitment Q&A Zoom session on Wednesday 2nd September, 12-1pm. Our HR & Operations Manager will talk through the recruitment process and answer any questions you may have. Please note that this session is focussed on the recruitment process. If you have any questions specific to the role, please contact us.
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Please apply via Charity Jobs with:
• Your CV (no longer than 2 A4 pages total)
• A cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification with examples, and why you would like to work at Foodrise.
Deadline to apply: 10am, Tuesday 22nd September
Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.
The young people, children and families that we support are at the heart of everything we do at Mermaids. The work that we do has significantly expanded and we now need a highly effective and experienced Support Line Manager to join the organisation. The role is a core part of the our management team and will lead and manage our support line services.
Mermaids is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ+ community. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us and shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from BPOC (black and people of colour) and/or disabled and trans candidates.
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about engaging and empowering volunteers to make a real difference? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and delivering exceptional experiences? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Volunteer Engagement Officer to join our ambitious and friendly Volunteering Team. In this vital role, you’ll help drive the delivery of our volunteer engagement strategy, ensuring our volunteers feel valued, supported, and inspired.
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do – mobilising communities, supporting our work, and helping to change lives for the better. Your role will be key in championing and expanding their impact across the organisation.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
As our Volunteer Engagement Officer, you will promote volunteer opportunities across various platforms whilst serving as the primary contact for volunteer enquiries. You'll build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders through various channels online, in-person, and over the phone, while delivering impactful volunteer experiences to a high-quality standard. You'll also coordinate the volunteer journey, including organising selection events, matching candidates to suitable positions, conducting checks, and managing onboarding processes.
We are looking for a dynamic, well-organised individual with exceptional presentation and communication skills. You’ll be a volunteer engagement professional who combines strong interpersonal skills with robust technical expertise. You'll need proven database and digital systems proficiency, high-level Microsoft 365 competency and excellent knowledge of volunteer recruitment, onboarding and support practices.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
The UK's lung charity fighting for your right to breathe
The young people, children and families that we support are at the heart of everything we do at Mermaids. The work that we do has significantly expanded and we now need a highly effective and experienced Youth Advocacy Manager to join the organisation. The Youth Advocacy Manager plays a crucial role in empowering trans youth, advocating for their rights and fostering inclusive and supportive communities where they can thrive. This role is a core part of our management team and will drive the organization to ensure that youth voice is centred across all of our work.
Mermaids is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from those with lived experiences (directly or indirectly) and/or close ties to the LGBTQ+ community. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us and shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from BPOC (black and people of colour) and/or disabled and trans candidates.
Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Hybrid (40% office-based)
Full-time (35 hours)
Permanent
£47,124
Start: ASAP
Lead and shape services supporting victims of stalking and abuse
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is seeking a Head of Operations to provide strategic leadership across our services, ensuring they are safe, effective, compliant, and sustainable.
This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing service performance, infrastructure, and delivery at an organisational level. You will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our services meet the needs of victims and funders alike.
About the role
You will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across all services, ensuring high-quality and compliant delivery
- Lead on organisational performance, including KPIs, quality standards, and reporting frameworks
- Oversee contract and grant delivery, ensuring all obligations and compliance requirements are met
- Hold senior relationships with commissioners, funders, and external stakeholders
- Lead service development, mobilisation of new contracts, and organisational change
- Ensure effective systems, infrastructure, and processes are in place to support delivery
- Provide leadership across safeguarding, risk, and organisational compliance
- Work as part of the Senior Management Team to shape and deliver organisational strategy
This role focuses on service infrastructure, performance, and strategic oversight, rather than direct frontline management
About you
You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in operational and strategic service delivery within a safeguarding or related environment.
You will have:
- Significant experience leading multiple frontline services within a safeguarding or VAWG-related sector
- Experience operating at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy
- Strong experience of performance management, KPIs, and quality assurance frameworks
- Experience managing statutory contracts or grant-funded services
- Proven ability to lead organisational change, service mobilisation, or transformation
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and information governance
- Experience working with commissioners and senior external stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience within stalking, domestic abuse, or VAWG services
- Experience in a charity or commissioned service environment
- Experience in organisational restructuring, service redesign, or systems implementation
Why join us
- Lead and shape services that support victims of stalking and abuse
- Join a collaborative and mission-driven senior leadership team
- Play a critical role in organisational strategy, growth and impact
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the person specification.
Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement
Additional information
- This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO
- Initially office-based (London) for 3 months to support a meaningful induction, moving to a blended working model (40% office / 60% home)
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are delighted to be working with our client are supporting with the recruitment of an Operations Manager (London and South East).
The organisation is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. With a committed, dedicated staff team and clear plans to scale reach, support and impact, the charity lives its values by being positive, collaborative and ambitious in all it does.
This role is available on a contract until end of March 2027 and on a full-time basis (37 hours a week). The salary for this role is £38,470- £45,258 FTE. This is a hybrid role with regular travel across the service areas, predominately London & the South-East.
Within this role, you will provide operational leadership and support across a portfolio of services within London and the South-East. You will analyse performance, activity and outcome data to identify risks, trends and opportunities, supporting timely decision-making and continuous service improvement. You will lead on the resolution of operational issues, escalations and service delivery challenges. You will lead and implement service improvement projects and operational change initiatives.
You will line manage the Helpline Manager and Programmes of Support Manager. You will support resource planning, workforce deployment and service capacity management to maximise service effectiveness. You will ensure operational systems, processes and ways of working are effective, consistent and compliant. You will support organisational quality improvement, innovation and development activity as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience in an operational leadership or management role. You will have experience of managing teams and/or line managing managers. You will have experience in performance monitoring and driving service improvement. You will have experience of managing operational change and implementing new processes. You will have experience of working within commissioned, contracted or publicly funded services. You will have experience of working collaboratively across multiple teams and functions.
Desirably, you will have experience working within health, social care, carers' services, voluntary sector or community services. You will also have experience of quality improvement methodologies and service redesign and supporting organisational change programmes.
How to Apply
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. To formally apply, you will need to complete a supporting statement (max. 2 sides of A4). Interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd September.
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Pay rate: £23.08 - £25.64 per hour plus holiday pay
Location: North London
Hybrid working: 2 daysin office, 3 days work from home
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established international charity. Working closely with senior finance colleagues in the UK and overseas, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting budget holders, and helping shape the future of the finance function.
Key responsibilities
- Produce monthly management accounts from journals through to financial statements
- Complete month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Carry out detailed variance analysis against budgets and prior year performance
- Prepare financial reports and board-level information
- Support annual audit processes and statutory reporting requirements
- Work collaboratively with finance colleagues across multiple international locations
- Provide financial support and insight to budget holders and non-finance stakeholders
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting
We're looking for someone with
- Newly qualified or part qualified, in an accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong month-end management accounting experience within the charity sector
- Understanding of UK GAAP and Charity SORP (FRS 102)
- Experience preparing management accounts from source data through to reporting
- Knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and bank reconciliations
- Excellent analytical skills and experience of variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience of audit processes and working with auditors
- Knowledge of tax regulations including VAT, payroll etc.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Flexible start and finish times through a flexi-time scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension contribution matching
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme
- Training and professional development support
- Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
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.




