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Job Title: Employment Consultant (South Central England – covering Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Avon, Oxfordshire)
Location: Home-based with significant travel across designated region
Salary: £33,174
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)
Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension
Would you like to be inspired every day in a highly rewarding role? Whether it’s the veterans we support, your colleagues or the other services that we collaborate with, you will be working with an exceptional group of people.
At the Poppy Factory, we help armed forces veterans with health conditions to find meaningful and sustainable employment after service. This often means overcoming significant barrier to employment. Our aim is to empower veterans, help them to recognise their unique skills and give them the confidence to move forwards in their career.
As an Employment Consultant, you will be assisting veterans across the region back into work. Based at your home, but with extensive travel, you will help with application materials, overcome challenges, and connect with employers. You will also work alongside professionals in other services such as health or welfare to ensure that the veterans have access to all the support they need to overcome barriers to gain and retain employment.
What do we need from you?
- Empathetic and effective communicator. You will be comfortable building rapport and trust with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- A collaborative mindset. You will enjoy working as part of a team with colleagues based across the UK who support each other in what can sometimes be a challenging role. You will also work closely with many other organisations for the benefit of the veterans you will be supporting.
- Motivation and commitment. It takes hard work, tenacity and time to help people reach their employment goals. You will sometimes be helping people in challenging circumstances who need intensive support to move forwards.
- This is hugely varied role and no two days are the same. You will often need to balance competing priorities or quickly shift focus depending on the needs of the people you will be supporting.
- Experience of and confidence in supporting people with complex challenges such as, health issues, substance use, insecure housing, criminal records, or other barriers to employment.
- You will be an emotionally resilient individual who can effectively navigate challenging circumstances and provide unwavering support to those in need.
Why should you apply?
- A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
- A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
- Variety in the role, a mix of travelling in your area, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
- The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
- Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history
For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.
How to apply
To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Kirsty Gronow, Services Manager.
For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Kirsty Gronow.
Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No agencies please.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us. We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.
As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.
Additionally, we offer a guaranteed interview to veterans of the UK armed forces or members of the Reservist forces who meet the essential role criteria. Please make it clear in your application if you wish to be considered on this basis. Please note, to be eligible for consideration under this scheme your application must demonstrate that you meet the essential role criteria as set out in the person specification.
We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.
About The Poppy Factory
The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer. We recognise the impact that working with a challenging cohort can have on our staff, which is why we prioritise work/life balance and support mechanisms including training, supervision and EAP provision.
The Poppy Factory provides competitive terms and conditions of employment, including:
- Opportunity for home-based/hybrid and flexible working
- 28 days’ basic annual leave per year (including a day in lieu of Armistice Day, and 3 days’ Christmas closure), rising to 32 days with long service, plus bank holidays
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is a local, independent, self-funded charity that exists to improve the lives of older people in Lewisham and Southwark. AUKLS enjoys an open and participative working environment. We work to our core values which include being fair and equal as a service provider, employer and partner. Teamwork, collective responsibility and delegated authority are central to this process. A key element of all roles is to develop and maintain the organisation’s working ethos and culture.
As part of the social prescribing team, you will work in partnership with community organisations, health and social care and statutory services to provide a social prescribing service to people aged 60 and over, and/or self-identifying as a carer of an older person living in the London Borough of Southwark. The role will be based at our Stones End Day Centre, from partners' sites across the borough, in clients' homes and in other venues that clients' might choose.
We are looking for a passionate person who enjoys a varied working day and is passionate about supporting older people to maintain their wellbeing and independence.
Employee Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Additional day's leave for Birthday
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme, including access to helpline for partners and dependents
- Flexi time scheme allowing the claiming back of additional hours worked (where appropriate to role)
- Other flexible working options, including working from home (where appropriate)
- Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
- CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
- TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary
AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Philanthropy Lead
Location: Hemel Hempstead (Charity Office), Watford & Hybrid where agreed
Salary: £37,000 FTE. DBS checks are required.
Job Type: 14 hours per week, permanent
About us:
Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.
Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in-home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.
We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead.
About the role:
Playskill are looking for a Philanthropy Lead to grow our corporate and donor income. This is a vital role in securing sustainable funding to our therapy services and family programmes.
You will be responsible for:
- Building high value partnerships with High Net Worth individuals.
- Developing and introducing innovative corporate fundraising initiatives.
- Working with the Community and Events Manager to secure sponsorship and team participation for our flagship Golf Day and other events.
Skills and Experience Required:
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar fundraising role.
· Proven ability to secure High Net Work donations
· Excellent relationship building and stewardship
· Experience using a fundraising database
· Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection
· Confident IT use, including Microsoft Office
· Strong communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills
Diversity statement:
Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team members with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement:
Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
Deadline for applications: 15th October 2025
Interview date: w/c 20th October 2025
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Community & Events Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead (Charity office), Watford, Hybrid where agreed.
Salary: £34,000 FTE DBS checks are required.
Job Type: Permanent
About us:
Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.
Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in-home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.
We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead.
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and organised Community and Events Manager to lead and grow Playskill’s community and events fundraising stream. This role is vital to increasing awareness and generating income to support our services, through meaningful community engagement and events.
You will be responsible for managing and developing our annual events (including The Playskill Golf Day), introducing new local fundraising opportunities, and building relationships within community groups. You will also line manage the Fundraising Officer, helping to support their contribution to the fundraising team.
Skills and Experience Required:
· Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
· Line management experience.
· Experience organising and delivering successful events.
· Strong relationships building and donor stewardship abilities.
· Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection
· Computer literature, proficient in Microsoft Office.
· Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills.
Diversity statement:
Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement:
Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
Deadline for applications: 15th October 2025
Interview date: w/c 20th October 2025
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall Job Purpose
· To support vulnerable clients who are residing at our 44 bed hostel, The Elms.
· To promote independence while delivering intensive support, to empower clients and enable them to take the next positive steps to rebuild their lives
Duties and Responsibilities
· To deliver high quality, structured, and effective interventions to ensure the client can maintain their licence at the hostel
· To support vulnerable client groups with multiple issues including housing, benefits and tenancy –related issues often managing situations which can often be complex
· To build relationships with the clients ensuring they feel empowered and motivated to help themselves
· Liaise with third party agencies and a range of service providers in order to establish, or improve, services for clients
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships, collaborating with all staff and volunteers, and work to achieve the DENS aims and organisational strategy
· The role involves attending meeting off site. A full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
We take the safeguarding of our clients seriously and as such this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be working effectively and flexibly as part of a busy team. This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the Post Holder may be required to undertake other duties as required by their Line Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Education & Training
- A good standard of Education
· A high standard of Education
· Industry qualification
Knowledge & Experience
· A good understanding of working in a hostel
· Experience of supporting people who have complex needs and/or vulnerabilities
· Knowledge of welfare benefits
· Experience of supporting vulnerable people who have complex needs
· Liaising with a range of service providers or agencies, in order to establish, or improve, service for clients
· Understanding of the principles of a quality and customer focused service
- Previous experience of working in a homeless hostel
- Experience of building strong working relationships with supporters and stakeholders
- Experience of working or volunteering for a Charity
- Understanding of the issues facing homeless people
- Knowledge of geographical area
- A strong knowledge of housing law
Skills & Abilities
· Ability to work well under pressure and deal with emotionally charged, and pressured situations
· Proven ability to empower service users
· Self-motivated and can manage time effectively; prioritising work according to needs and deadlines
· People’s person and a natural team player, willing to get stuck in
· IT literate
· Administratively self sufficient
- Experience of Inform CRM systems or similar
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Good standard of written English
Personal Qualities
· People-focused
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Caring and Considerate
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate and enthuse others
- Can-do attitude, ‘hands on’
- Enjoy collaborative working
· Solutions focused
· Compassionate
· Passionate about making a difference to other people’s lives
· Goes the extra mile
General
· Full driving license and own transport
· Business Insurance
How to apply
- Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification
Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made to the recruitment process
For an informal chat about the role, please ring Ruth Osborne on 0144 2-8001 31
Why join DENS?
You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team of fundraisers who foster a collaborative "One Team, One Goal" culture. We value and celebrate every member's contribution, ensuring you thrive in our positive working environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development to enhance your skills. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in our community.
Benefits include:
· Flexible working arrangements (subject to role)
· 25 days Annual Leave (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays
· 1 additional day of Annual Leave after each 5 years’ service (FTE, up to a max 3 days)
· 1 day per year to volunteer for DENS or another organisation (FTE)
· Contributory pension scheme with NEST, employer contributions of 3%
· Sick pay scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 advice/support helpline and access to counselling
· Medicash health cashback plan - including Virtual GP access, dental, optical costs and access to services to support your wellbeing
· Staff wellbeing days and team building activities
· Training and professional qualifications relevant to your role
About DENS
Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.
We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. We provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills, and confidence to take the next step in their lives.
DENS Culture & Values
Integrity at DENS means being authentic, honest, and reliable. We demonstrate this through accountability, open communication, clear processes, and setting realistic expectations.
Respect at DENS means being kind, honest, and trustworthy. We value others' opinions and celebrate their uniqueness by maintaining a non-judgmental and unbiased attitude towards clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Collaboration at DENS means unity and partnership. We believe that working together strengthens communication and relationships. Our One Team/One Goal mission ensures we achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.





As our Relationship Fundraiser you'll work with colleagues, Trustees, and supporters to explore the relationships they hold, and how they can add value to our mission.You’ll undertake prospect identification, research, and plan approaches to develop relationships with, and income from, corporate and individual supporters.You’ll play a key role in creating and managing relationships within the engineering community, raising funds for, and awareness of, the vital support we provide for people when life becomes challenging.We find creative ways of working as a team and look to showcase the individual talents and personalities that people bring to their role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we’re looking for and why join us
At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we’re seeking a dynamic leader to become our new Fundraising Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move.
Following significant growth in recent years, you’ll build on strong foundations to support the organisation’s sustainability. You’ll bring strategic vision, excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach to support the delivery of RLS’s new strategic plan.
However this role goes beyond fundraising. You’ll also be a key member of our Management Team and work closely with our Executive Director, Legal Director and board of trustees to shape the future of the organisation. This is therefore a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to develop their senior management skills.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent funding needs, long-term fundraising strategy and organisational leadership. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s impact while shaping its future.
About Refugee Legal Support (RLS)
Our structure
Refugee Legal Support (RLS) operates as a registered organisation in both the UK and Greece, reflecting our international scope and impact. Our governance structure includes a dedicated Board of Trustees and specialised subcommittees that provide oversight and strategic direction. We’re supported by a dynamic management team and dedicated, expert project teams who deliver our mission across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.
What we do
Refugee Legal Support is an international legal support organisation, with operations in Greece, the UK and Northern France. We’re committed to ensuring access to justice through expert legal information and advice to people seeking safety and family reunification. Our casework is a tool to tackle individual and systemic injustice in immigration systems.
We strive to develop inclusive, sustainable and regenerative ways of working which are directly informed by those with lived migration experience. We support the global movement that fights entrenched inequalities, racism and other forms of discrimination that force people to migrate. In doing so we recognise that immigration systems are weighted against those forced to migrate and stand in opposition to hostile policies, along with all forms of violence against people compelled to migrate.
We’re specialised and use our expertise for strategic impact. We strive to be thorough and aim for precision and accuracy in all of our work. In a fast changing environment we use our experience and expertise to move quickly to meet needs, but to also think beyond the immediate context and push for positive systemic change.
We continuously think and challenge ourselves in how we develop our anti-racist practice and empower refugee leadership. We recognise that climate justice and migrant struggles are interconnected and view our work through this lens.
To get a fuller picture of our financial health and impact, have a look at our most recent accounts on the charity commission website. (Refugee Legal Support, Charity number: 1191680)
Our ethos
We have a strong commitment to consultative decision making and strive to be non hierarchical. We’re rooted in our foundational values of solidarity, anti-racism, independence, openness and transparency.Our colleagues play a central role in shaping our work and how we respond to need. They are dedicated to our mission and have the best interests of our clients at heart. We enable each other to fulfil our individual and collective potential in a work environment of mutual trust and respect.
Working at RLS:
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance. We foster a friendly, supportive and collegiate working environment, and we practise consultative ways of working. We work flexibly and prioritise effective recuperation.
Some of our benefits include:
- Generous annual leave: 28 days (pro rata for part time employees) plus bank holidays and additional days at Christmas;
- Flexible working schemes, compressed hours and remote working are available;
- 8% pension scheme with ethical pension provider. RLS contributes 5% with minimum 3% staff contribution;
- Wellbeing offering: access to specialist individual counselling, group clinical supervision or alternative means of wellbeing support (body and mind classes of choice);
- Enhanced maternity and partner leave;
- Enhanced sick leave and pay;
- Wellbeing leave;
- Learning & Development: each member of staff has access to training resources and courses and shadowing opportunities;
- We work in a purpose built office environment near Old Street Station, shared with two like-minded organisations.
Role Overview: Fundraising and Operations Director
The successful candidate will lead RLS’s income generation through our next phase of development. You’ll oversee our relationships with key funders, individual giving, our approach to major donors and our communications. You’ll work closely with the Management Team and trustees to set and implement fundraising strategy and highlight and manage risk.
As a member of the Management Team, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day leadership and oversight of the organisation, with involvement in decisions from strategy to HR, project design and many other aspects of our work.
Core Responsibilities:
Fundraising strategy and development
- Lead the development and delivery of RLS’s fundraising strategy to meet our funding targets and deliver our strategy.
- Meaningfully involve and guide the Management Team, trustees and Fundraising Officer in strategy development and delivery.
- Develop new funding sources as appropriate.
- Ensure that funding sources fit with RLS’s values and our moral and ethical fundraising policy.
Organisational leadership
- Work with the Management Team and trustees to lead on the delivery of RLS’s strategic objectives.
- Work with the Management Team to lead RLS, including finding creative solutions to issues as they arise and ensuring the smooth running of the organisation.
- Foster a supportive work environment that’s true to RLS’s values.
Lead on funder relationships
- Develop and cultivate relationships with potential funders.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of funding opportunities to meet our targets and fulfil our strategy.
- Lead relationships with existing funders, ensuring that they’re regularly engaged and that all reporting deadlines are met.
- Support the Fundraising Officer to lead on certain funder relationships.
Proposal and application development
- Lead the development of compelling applications and proposals for funders.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that all funding applications meet the needs of RLS and align with our strategy.
- Support the Fundraising Officer to deliver high quality proposals and applications.
Individual giving and major donors
- Work closely with the Fundraising Officer to develop and deliver a high quality individual giving programme to meet our fundraising targets.
- Manage relationships with major donors and further develop this income stream.
Communications and events
- Work closely with the Fundraising Officer to develop and deliver RLS’s communications strategy.
- Work with the Fundraising Officer and CEO to oversee and continue to develop RLS’s website.
- Organise and deliver events from time-to-time to support the delivery of RLS’s fundraising strategy.
Risk management, reporting and record keeping
- Ensure that the Management Team and board have an accurate picture of RLS’s financial position, including a clear picture of risk.
- Oversee accurate records of funder and donor relationships and income through our CRM.
Representing RLS and occasional travel
- Represent RLS at events from time to time.
- Occasional travel, potentially including international travel.
Line management
- Provide high quality line management to the Fundraising Officer.
- In future, there may be other line management responsibilities as RLS’s staff changes to meet our new strategy.
Person Specification
- Senior leadership experience in income generation
- Proven success in securing significant, multi-source funding, including trusts and foundations.
- Expertise in developing long-term financial strategy and sustainability
- Experience in shaping and overseeing individual giving campaigns
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to find creative, innovative solutions and problem-solve.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to foster a team-wide understanding of and involvement in fundraising.
- Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.
- Be an active listener and a progressive leader.
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Fluent in English.
- Have lived experience related to migration and/or experience of and relationships in the migrant justice sector (desirable).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a dedicated and qualified advocate to join our team, delivering Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and NHS Complaints Advocacy (NHS CAS) for residents of Havering. This role is about much more than casework—it’s about empowering people to understand their rights, have their voices heard, and influence decisions that shape their lives. As part of our advocacy team, you will stand alongside individuals during some of their most challenging experiences, ensuring fairness, dignity, and respect are at the heart of every decision.
This is a role for someone who combines professional expertise with compassion, who can navigate complex systems while building trusting relationships with the people we support. You will be part of a values-driven organisation that champions independence, equality, and inclusion—working not only with individuals but also alongside professionals and community groups to strengthen awareness and access to advocacy.
Our mission is to provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We provide services, raise awareness and promote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Community Organiser (maternity cover) to join our team, working with people who have experienced poverty and homelessness because they have no recourse to public funds. The postholder will develop, support and facilitate United Impact, a group of Project 17 clients and former clients building solidarity and creating strategic change in line with Project 17’s broad aims.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11- to 25-year-olds in both schools and communities.
We’re looking for passionate youth workers to join our team. Alongside Senior Youth Workers you will focus on delivering face-to-face youth work in schools and in community settings.
You’ll be working alongside young people who may be navigating complex challenges, including community safety concerns and the risks of exploitation. Your role will be to build trust, provide meaningful support and empower them to make positive choices for their future.
If you’re committed to creating lasting change and have the skills to connect with and inspire young people, we’d love to hear from you!
Location: London/Hybrid
Department: Finance
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (35) and Part Time considered
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum skills and experience dependant
Providing transformative financial strategy and performance for transformative social impact.
The Big Issue Group is looking to appoint 2 Finance Managers as part of a transformative approach to how are finance team support and advise our wider group of companies. One of which will support our Media, Commercial and Funding functions and the other will support our frontline (outreach and support) team, our Big Issue Recruit team and our central services team.
We’re on an exciting journey to modernise and transform our finance function—and we’re looking for driven, forward-thinking individuals to be part of it who are passionate about precision, process, and progress. Our goal is to build a finance team that not only delivers exceptional control and accuracy, but also acts as a proactive partner to the wider organisation.
These roles are ideal for proactive individuals with a strong background in financial management and a recognised UK accountancy qualification. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.
You will take the lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions and ensure compliance with FRS 102 and other relevant accounting standards, particularly around income recognition and disclosures.
You will also be building and maintaining working relationships with teams across the Big Issue Group and helping to build a team both for now and for the future by liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, supervising and mentoring trainee finance staff, supporting strategic planning and business case development and implementing and improving financial controls and systems.
We’re creating a collaborative, digitally enabled environment where innovation is encouraged and knowledge is shared. Experience with cloud-based accounting tools (such as Xero and its ecosystem) is a plus, but more important is your mindset: curious, adaptable, and eager to make a difference. If you're ready to help shape a modern finance function that’s integrated, agile, and future-focused, we’d love to hear from you – please download the Job Pack from the link below (Big Issue Jobs Board - If viewing this on an external Jobs Board, please click through to the BIG Jobs Board) for a full description of the roles or click "Apply" to apply for the role!
Salary and Benefits offered:
- Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum skills and experience dependant.
- Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
- Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
- Blue Light benefits card
- Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment
Workplace details
The role is based at our Head Office In Finsbury Park, London with Hybrid working available - a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Closing date - 12th October 2025 (23:59pm) Please Note: We may shortlist and interview before the stated closing date so please apply asap.
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
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Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.
Our District Digital Enabler will take the lead in our social media communications but also work directly with our Churches and Circuits across London, providing them with a supportive guiding light by advising all things digital. You must have knowledge of social media and websites (that’s a given), but you’ll also need some skills in IT applications, the ability to write creatively and fluently, and be able to bring some slick confidence to the role. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team, and bounce those ideas.
Why work with us?
A brilliant central office in Westminster, ability to work remotely, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and, did we mention the great colleagues?
Take a look at the job description. If this is for you, complete an application form, or give us a shout with any questions about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at All Saints, Merton, SW19.
You will join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of between £25,558 per annum plus benefits.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
About the Senior Support Worker role:
You will be working in a dynamic service that provides short break accommodation for up to 6 adults with a wide range of learning, Autism and physical disabilities, sensory needs, challenging behaviours and complex healthcare needs.
The service provides 24/7 in-house respite for adults with learning disabilities, if you feel you can make a real difference by supporting people in all aspects of their care, to ensure they enjoy their stay, to enable them to reach their goals, to have fun, to go out in the community, to experience new things, to be as independent as they can be.
Skills and experience of our ideal Senior Support Worker:
- A caring, patient nature
- Have comprehensive knowledge and experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, Autism and challenging behaviour.
- Developing good practice and supporting the manager managing the service on a day to day basis including rota planning.
- Supervising, managing, and mentoring members of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to develop and review support plans and risk assessments.
- Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
To join us as our Senior Support Worker please click apply below.
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-known Children’s Charity on a permanent basis. The postholder will be supporting the Finance team with the production of management accounts and will assist in the finance business partnering function. This role will involve working closely with budget holders to ensure a smooth operation of the financial management function.
Key Responsibilities:
· Prepare monthly management accounts and provide commentary
· Compile and analyse financial data to conduct detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget)
· Provide explanations for significant discrepancies and suggest corrective actions
· Assist in the implementation and maintenance of finance policies, procedures, and processes
· Lead the development and maintenance of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for key teams
· Collaborate with budget holders to gather data and ensure realistic projections
· Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
· Investigate and resolve discrepancies or unusual items
· Complete periodic journals for cost allocations
· Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management
· Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
· Work closely with other departments to gather and validate financial data
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Part-qualified accountant and actively studying (ACA, ACCA, CIMA,)
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping, journals and prepayments
- Accounting experience from the Charity sector
Location: Old Street, London
Day Rate: £35,100 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Length: Permanent
Working Pattern: 1 day on site / 4 days from home
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionYou’ll join Marie Curie’s Policy & Public Affairs Scotland team, part of the award-winning Policy & Research Directorate. We are a collaborative, passionate, and evidence-led team working across the UK to secure better end-of-life experiences for everyone. In Scotland, we focus on addressing inequalities in access to care and ensuring that people affected by terminal illness have their voices heard by decision makers.
As Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will build and maintain relationships with MSPs, ministers, officials, and sector leaders to influence health and social care policy in Scotland. By bringing together evidence, lived experience, and political insight, you will help shape reforms that improve services and support for people at the end of life and their families.
Your impact:
Influence Scottish Parliament and Government policy, responding to legislation, consultations, and committee inquiries.
Build relationships with ministers, MSPs, officials, and key stakeholders to ensure Marie Curie’s policy messages are heard.
Deliver impactful campaigns, events, and external engagement to raise awareness of end-of-life issues.
Write high-quality briefings, consultation responses, reports, and content for a range of audiences.
Support party conference activity and high-profile events to grow Marie Curie’s influence.
Work with research colleagues to analyse and translate evidence into practical policy recommendations.
Key Criteria:
Significant experience in policy and public affairs with proven success influencing change.
Strong knowledge of the Scottish Parliament, Government structures, and health/social care policy context (or ability to develop this quickly).
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience drafting consultation responses, briefings, and media content.
Political astuteness, with the ability to navigate complex environments and build trust at senior levels.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Experience building partnerships with external organisations and working collaboratively within a large organisation.
Please see the full job description .
Additional Information
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: 12 October 2025. We encourage early applications as we may close the application process sooner after receiving a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Salary: £36,900-41,000 depending on experience
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months), full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering a part-time contract.
Based: Home-based with occasional travel across Scotland and visits to our Links Place office in Edinburgh.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]