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Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community 
groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. 

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing 
to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our 
commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us.

The Role

We have recently set a new 3-year strategy, leading to a major transformation of the organisation. To support this, we have built a new Project Delivery function and invested in key capabilities, including project management and business analysis. This role involves initiating and managing complex projects from inception through to delivery, and providing mentoring to colleagues managing smaller projects. You’ll champion the new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting these practices.

About you

You are a highly effective project manager with significant experience in managing complex projects through the entire lifecycle, particularly those involving technology. You have a track record of delivering project benefits and working collaboratively with stakeholders. As a self-starter, you can quickly build relationships and influence colleagues up to executive level. You are patient and supportive, able to guide colleagues through new project management methodologies and governance frameworks. Experience in business analysis is beneficial.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to refine project requirements and develop plans.
• Develop business cases to justify project initiation or continuation.
• Support the development of RFPs to engage third parties.
• Track and manage project activities and deliverables.
• Manage project resources and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Facilitate project reviews to capture organisational learning.
• Ensure smooth integration of project outputs into business operations.
• Champion new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting new practices.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Proven track record delivering complex projects to meet organisational objectives in a technical environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with different project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Self-starter with a proactive approach.
• Hands on and outcome driven approach.
• Patient and supportive, capable of guiding colleagues through new methodologies.
• Able to work in an unstructured environment.
• An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission.
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of the food sector.
• Experience in business analysis.
• Project Management qualification (APM PMQ or equivalent).

Salary: £46,674 (London) or £43,563 (National)

Communications and Programmes Officer

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term – one year
Location: Hybrid Full-time, 35 hours per week. The work pattern is flexible, with more working from home than office work, occasional travel throughout England and Wales, and rare travel overseas.Location: CSAN office is Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1

Reports to: Senior member of the team

Are you passionate about social justice, communications, and Catholic Social Teaching? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment?

We’re looking for a Communications and Programmes Officer to help us strengthen our voice, support our members, and deliver impactful events and resources.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on digital communications – newsletters, social media, and web content
• Supporting the delivery of events, courses, and member convenings
• Gathering insights through surveys and maintaining member engagement data
• Preparing briefings and resources that support our social mission
• Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting new colleagues and volunteers

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent written English and multimedia skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• A collaborative working style and attention to detail
• A commitment to our mission and values, and an interest in Catholic Social Teaching

Bonus skills (desirable but not essential):

• Experience with virtual learning platforms, graphic design, or working in a faith-based organisation

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a small national team committed to making a difference through faith-inspired social action. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Catholic social mission in England and Wales.the deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 1st December, with interviews in person in London week commencing 8th December.

This is a key role within our team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. You will be the first point of contact for all of Stewardship’s customers, especially those using our giving platform. In this role, your customer service expertise will shine as you understand client needs, assist with a diverse range of enquiries, and resolve issues promptly to deliver an exceptional and joyful experience for every customer that brings our mission and values to life.

We’re looking for a warm, customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering great service, creating meaningful connection with Stewardship’s customers and prospective customers, and helping those we serve be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

We have a new opportunity for a Customer Service Delivery Specialist to join our Customer Service Management Centre (CSMC) Team based in either Hertford or Basingstoke. 

You'll need to be able to come in to the office regularly during your initial training, but we'll offer more hybrid working as you grow in confidence. 

This is a full time permanent role where we are offering a starting salary of £32,000 - £38,000 depending on experience.

The role:

As our Customer Service Delivery Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how we engage with our customers. You'll provide support in the delivery of our customer choice/digital strategies, ensuring a seamless, consistent experience across all of our channels. 

You'll be using your analytical skills to look at our data, identify trends and map our customer journey. Constantly looking for ways to improve our our customers omni-channel experience. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of making a real difference to our service delivery.

What we are looking for:

Someone who is passionate about delivering first class customer service with an ability to analyse and interpret data. You'll constantly analyse our data to tell a story and drive service improvements. Experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders is key to providing a unified customer experience.

Your additional skills:

• An understanding of working in a contact centre environment with an omnichannel strategy
• Exceptional communication skills, building rapport with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders will be crucial
• The ability to handle challenging customer situations with empathy, professionalism, and resilience
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, regulations, and best practices, with a commitment to ensuring compliance and safeguarding procedures

What we can offer you

As a member of the Customer Services Team you will be part of a friendly, dynamic and supportive working environment.

We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.

Some of our benefits include:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary 
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay 
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

About us

It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we have over 200,000 customers, provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.

We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength will enable us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.

We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

Senior Grant Making Manager – 12 months fixed term contract

The Senior Grant Making Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of funding in our England Directorate and in particular our responsive funding in the London, South East and East Region.

Reporting to the Senior Head of Responsive Funding in the London, South East & East Region, you will play a key role in delivering our strategy, ‘It Starts with Community’, maximizing the impact of our funding across the region with a particular focus on London where you will work with others to develop our regional and London specific strategic direction, ensuring excellent management and oversight of day-to-day grant making and learning.

You will own key stakeholder relationships within London and play a lead role in developing the regions’ stakeholder engagement and relationship strategy. You will be a key representative of the National Lottery Community Fund in the region as part of the Regional Leadership Team, deputising for the Head of Region as necessary.

You will also be a key member of the England Leadership Team, maintaining strong relationships with colleagues across the England Directorate including other regional teams, key business partners as well as colleagues across The Fund.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on funding strategy and delivery for London. Working to support the delivery of our Reaching Communities programme and the diversification of our funding portfolio to include partnerships work, more intentional grant making and our commitment to being more than a funder.
• Stakeholder Engagement across London and the region – To maximise our impact, to ensure a joined up collaborative approach and for learning and awareness raising, we need to work with others. You will hold, develop and maintain a strong network of external relationships.
• Leading, supporting and inspiring a team of 3 x Funding Managers (who you line manage) –providing support and overseeing the work of their teams (approx 20 staff), with a focus on delivery, values and maintaining wellbeing. You will also provide leadership to the full regional team.
• Leading through change and supporting the delivery of our new operating model and ways of working. This includes ensuring teams understand and adapt to change, that operating structures align and our processes and procedures are consistent across all of England responsive teams.
• Engagement locally and at an England and UK level. – You will liaise with and hold key relationships with other regional hubs and England funding teams as well as functions in Business Support, Knowledge and Learning and Communications, to ensure a joined up one Fund approach. You will also need to maintain solid relationships across a number of key Corporate functions including Finance, Legal, Audit, Service Design/GMS amongst others.

Skills & Requirements

You are a values based leader who is passionate about making a difference through our funding and our commitment to community voice and empowerment as well as our equity based approach as a funder.

You will have a deep understanding of the communities, funding landscape and sector we serve in London and across the region. You will know the funding business inside out and have built networks you can pull on both inside and outside the organisation. You will be able to define and deliver on our funding strategy for London and the wider region.

Your ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a diverse range of senior level internal and external stakeholders will be second to none. You will have experience in creating connections and facilitating diverse stakeholder networks and you will be a confident communicator, comfortable in all environments.

You will have experience of building and leading teams and driving a culture of inclusion with an ability to coach, inspire, and empower people. You’ll need to be a resilient self-starter who can plan with others and use excellent engagement skills to bring others into the work you are responsible for.

You’ll be a problem solver and solutions orientated with significant skills in diplomacy and a great supporter and encourager. You’ll be able to juggle competing priorities but organised enough to get all of that into a clear plan and delivery model that is strategic and operationally sensible.

You’ll be comfortable in risk and determined to succeed by adding value. You’ll have attention to detail but skilled enough to ensure that ideas, concepts and structures are easily explained in simple and clear ways.

You will demonstrate an ability to work in an agile way, ensuring we are flexible and continue to improve in line with feedback and insights from customers and frontline staff.

Interview details:

• Date: 1st and 2nd December
• Format: Online
• Location: Mobile - London focused but with responsibility across the London & South East & East region

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruitment team.

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong knowledge of the VCSE sector, funding landscape and communities of London.
• You are an inclusive & experienced leader, with an adaptive positive leadership style and highly developed team and people management skills who champions employee engagement.
• An experienced senior level grant maker, strong in defining and delivering funding strategy to maximize impact.
• Portfolio and operational management experience; as well as financial and risk management in a funding context.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a communicator and relationship builder who feels comfortable in all environments – from one-to-one communication to public speaking and high-level engagement.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of leading through change to align operating structures to strategy, centralising customer experience, quality service and effective use of resources.
• Good decision-making skills and attention to detail, considering evidence, analysis and personal experience to make funding decisions and to take and mitigate risk as appropriate.
• Experience of managing large, complex budgets and data analysis.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition). 

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join us at the Alzheimer’s Society based in our knowledgeable and passionate Richmond-upon-Thames team, part of the wider South West London team!
 
Hours - 21 hours
Location - Community based in Richmond upon Thames (or within a commutable distance)
Interviews - 2 and 3rd December - Teams
 
As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, or at other locations in the community, face to face, by phone, letter, or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, and facilitating peer support groups for people living with dementia on occasions in various location in the borough!

You will need

- The confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks. 
- The ability to support people affected by a diagnosis of dementia to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives. 
- You will be able demonstrate your skills being proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a local team and SW London team.
- Strong IT skills for inputting detailed, factual case records on a client database and using virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom). The ability to travel across local area independently and wider area on occasions. 

What you’ll focus on:  

- Your primary role will be in delivering personalised and tailored support to people affected by dementia. This could include the person living with dementia, carer, family or friends. 
- Being a named, trusted contact for people affected by dementia, enabling them to access vital services whilst improving people’s sense of well-being, ultimately giving them more control over their lives and decisions. 
- Managing your own caseload of clients and referring people to the appropriate health and social care organisations when required, which will include safeguarding’s. 
- Providing advice and guidance at local peer groups, specific dementia groups and community networks, whilst looking out for new opportunities to promote the service and maintain the profile of dementia services across the area. 

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

The Role

Are you a motivated professional with a flair for communication, a keen interest in the legal world and a passion for stakeholder or member engagement?

We're on the hunt for an External Affairs Manager to support our engagement with members and key players across the legal sector.

Join our External Affairs Team at the Law Society and be at the forefront of our engagement with the largest 150 member firms, top in-house teams, and pivotal city and business groups.

What we're looking for

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an organisation which has recently achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People in recognition of its work over the last few years focusing on being an employer of choice for people who want to make a difference.

You will join an organisation with a reputation for excellence, commitment to EDI, development and wellbeing, and a culture of clarity, trust, and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a positive working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

We hope that interviews will be held in the first week of December 2025.

Business Partnering and Financial Reporting Manager | London - Hybrid | £70,000 + Benefits

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting a permanent Business Partnering and Reporting Manager. Reporting to the Global Head of Finance, this role will oversee all business and commercial reporting, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and KPIs, as well as the financial reporting, balance sheet, cash and reserves reporting and reconciliations. The role will have a lead input in the year-end close and preparation of the Annual Report and Audit process and will lead the finance business partnering team of two.

Main Duties:

• Lead month-end close and production of month-end business, commercial and MI reporting
• Deliver insightful reporting into the business and commercial performance by partnering key stakeholders and supporting the leadership decision-making
• Lead the Business Planning and annual budgeting processes, preparing packs and presentations for the Executive Committee, Board Finance Committee and Council
• Lead the forecasting process, ensuring their integrity
• Support the development of finance reporting using Power BI, to embed KPIs measuring finance performance
• Prepare presentations for the Exco and Council meetings around business planning, budgeting and forecasting packs
• Provide effective and robust challenge to ensure operational, commercial and financial targets are achieved
• Prepare the consolidated cashflow, balance sheet and reserves (including restricted funding)
• Oversee ledger integrity via monthly and year-end reporting processes and the reconciliation of reporting and balance sheet accounts
• Oversee the statutory reporting including charity VAT and Gift Aid
• Support the annual statutory accounts for the main charity and trading subsidiary and the annual audit through to sign-off of Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Lead, develop and mentor the business partnering team of two.

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified from Practice, Commercial and or Non-Profits
• Excellent staff leadership and team management skills
• Experienced in leading a business partnering and MI service to a wide range of teams and senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to present insightful, engaging information
• Ideally experience of Sun Systems including Q&A reporting
• Power BI and other data modelling and reporting experience
• Experience within the NGO / restricted income space
• Strong experience ideally with year-end statutory close processes including Audit and Annual Report production

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

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Payroll Officer

Job Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Hammersmith/Hybrid
Department: Working in both the People Team and Finance Team
Reports To: People Manager (also working closely with Head of Finance)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 FTE

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and those from marginalised or underrepresented communities.

This is a part-time role, offering flexibility that may suit individuals with caring responsibilities or other commitments. We welcome applications from those seeking a role that can fit around their life. That said, due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to schedule annual leave outside of key payroll processing periods, to ensure continuity and accuracy in payroll delivery.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision and people?
We are seeking a Payroll Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring every payslip is accurate and delivered on time. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, working closely with our external payroll provider to ensure the accurate and timely payment of all employees each month.

You will process monthly payroll, including manual calculations for overtime, variable hours, complex work patterns, and compressed hours, while ensuring correct application of cost codes for payroll expenditure. The role involves administering statutory and company payments such as sick pay, maternity pay, and other relevant entitlements, as well as processing adjustments for new starters, leavers, promotions, and contract variations.

You will also play an important part in supporting the procurement and implementation of a new payroll provider and software, ensuring compliance with all pay-related legislation, HMRC regulations, and internal policies. The position includes managing pension scheme administration—covering auto-enrolment, contributions, and opt-out processes—and collaborating closely with both the People and Finance teams to maintain accurate employee data and ensure payroll costs are correctly recorded and reported.

Additionally, you will produce monthly payroll reports, assist with financial and audit requirements, and respond to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally. This is a varied role that also offers opportunities to contribute to ad hoc tasks and reporting projects as required by the business.
 

About You:

To be successful as the Payroll Officer you will need to demonstrate proven experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium to large organisation, along with a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements. You should possess excellent numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data, perform accurate calculations, and apply sound financial understanding relevant to the position. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

It would be advantageous to have experience managing complex pay calculations such as compressed hours, overtime, and varying pay structures, as well as familiarity with pensions administration and HMRC reporting. Strong organisational and time management skills, together with proficiency in IT - particularly Excel - and experience using FMP or Staffology payroll software, would also be highly desirable,

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter, will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: 30 November 2025 @23:59PM

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week (FTE)

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have additional needs, please email and the Talent AcquisitionTeam who will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
 

Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory DBS check.

Company Description

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 Description

You’ll join Marie Curie’s Assurance & Compliance team - a collaborative and proactive group supporting the charity’s commitment to high standards, effective governance, and operational resilience. The team works across the organisation to identify risks, strengthen compliance frameworks, and ensure Marie Curie can continue to provide outstanding care and support, whatever challenges arise. 

As Senior Compliance Manager, you will be our expert leading on development and enhancement of frameworks, policies, and guidance that strengthen Marie Curie’s ability to prepare for and respond to incidents, crises, and disruptions. You’ll provide expert advice, coordinate responses, and build organisational capability to ensure continuity of services - helping safeguard the charity’s people, operations, and reputation. 

 

What you will do:   

• Lead and develop Marie Curie’s corporate resilience, crisis, and business continuity frameworks. 
• Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on incident management, recovery planning, and risk mitigation. 
• Coordinate responses to incidents, crises, and complaints, ensuring alignment with policy and best practice. 
• Develop and maintain insurance arrangements and claims handling processes. 
• Oversee business continuity and recovery plans, ensuring they remain relevant and effective. 
• Monitor and report on resilience and compliance performance, identifying insights and areas for improvement. 
• Contribute to continuous learning by capturing lessons from incidents and sharing best practices across the organisation. 
• Deliver training and exercises to build organisational preparedness. 

 

Key Criteria: 

• Substantial experience developing and managing corporate resilience, business continuity, or crisis management in a large or complex organisation. 
• Qualification in Business Continuity Management (e.g., ISO 22301, CBCI) or other relevant certification. 
• Knowledge of insurance, claims handling, risk management processes. 
• Proven success in managing incidents effectively. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and engage with diverse stakeholders. 
• Comfort working in situations where priorities may shift and challenges arise, with a focus on finding solutions and maintaining progress. 
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and report-writing skills. 

 

Please see the full job description . 

Meeting every requirement isn’t essential. If you are excited about this role and believe you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

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: 19 Nov 2025.  

 

Salary: £45,000-50,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week) 

Based: Home-based. You will work remotely with occasional travel across the UK as required. 

 

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]

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home working after probation)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Senior Producer & Film Unit Manager

Salary range: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Private healthcare package
• Generous pension contributions, increasing with each year of service
• Annual leave of 28 days (including 8 public holidays), increasing by 2 days each year
• of service, plus 1 personal day per year and extended paid leave over Christmas
• Cycle-to-work scheme

About the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) works internationally to protect the natural world and defend the human rights of those who depend on it. We use powerful films, campaigns, and investigations to expose abuses and drive systemic change, from illegal fishing and deforestation to climate breakdown and threats to environmental defenders.

We believe in equity, transparency, and justice - empowering communities on the frontlines of environmental crises and amplifying their voices to secure lasting change.

About the Role

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated and creative individual to start their career in environmental film production and campaigning.

As Production Assistant, you will play a vital supporting role within EJF’s Film Unit — helping to research, edit, and organise visual content that strengthens our campaigns. You will learn from experienced producers and editors, gaining hands-on experience in documentary and campaign filmmaking, research, and digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-production research, including desk-based location scouting, logistics, and preparation of concise briefs
• Assist in fact-checking and proofreading scripts, captions, and reports
• Select highlights from rushes and compile clip reels for producers and editors
• Support the creation of engaging short videos for social media and events
• Prepare graphics, text, and subtitles; make amendments following feedback
• Organise and archive digital assets — processing and tagging photos and footage
• Help source archive, fair-use footage, and music for editors
• Contribute creative ideas and support for new content across campaigns
• Assist the Film Unit in day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth production workflows

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, factual accuracy, and organisational skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Basic knowledge of After Effects, Audition, Photoshop or Lightroom
• Understanding of social media formats and trends
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A collaborative mindset - comfortable taking direction and feedback
• A genuine interest in environmental and human rights issues
• A willingness to learn, adapt and develop technical and creative skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience filming or using cameras in field or studio environments
• Experience using InDesign, Illustrator, or other design tools
• Basic understanding of editing workflows or file structuring
• Foreign language skills

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are the right person for this role to the email address provided.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer

EJF is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the environmental and media sectors.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

Help Nature Thrive (HNT) is an initiative aimed at tackling the global biodiversity crisis by making The Royal Parks more resilient, more biodiverse and more connected to the visitor. It is supported by £900k of annual funding thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery and seeks to deliver park conservation improvements, enhance the learning journey of visitors and collect data to inform management practices.

We are now looking for an Engagement Officer to join our HNT Team on a full-time basis, until September 2026, subject to funding. This role is funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery.

The Benefits

• Salary of £33,666 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience delivering engagement activities in a variety of environmental and science areas to join our dedicated organisation.

Your engagement expertise will play a vital role in our Help Nature Thrive initiative as we work together to tackle the global biodiversity crisis and help some of London’s most beautiful and well-loved green spaces become more resilient and biodiverse.

So, if you want to enhance your skill set whilst working amidst stunning natural beauty in the heart of London, then apply today.

The Role

As an Engagement Officer, you will support the Help Nature Thrive Team to increase participation, volunteering and communication at the Royal Parks.

Working with park teams, local councils and other key stakeholders to identify new target groups, you will develop plans and nature-focused engagement opportunities to attract audiences from a range of community groups to the parks.

You will also support the effective promotion of Help Nature Thrive to a variety of audiences, including park visitors, volunteers and the general public.

Additionally, you will:

• Carry out development work with local communities
• Ensure all expenditure is approved and budgets and financial records are updated
• Help deliver the Help Nature Thrive Roadshow

About You

To be considered as an Engagement Officer, you will need:

• Experience developing and delivering community engagement activities in natural sciences, ecology, zoology, parks, green spaces, horticulture and conservation
• Experience developing relationships with a range of stakeholders and visitors
• Passion and knowledge about UK urban nature
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office
• A degree level qualification in an environmental or social science subject or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area

Please note, this role will involve occasional evening and weekend work.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

Other organisations may call this role Environmental Engagement Officer, Engagement Co-ordinator, Engagement Executive, Engagement Development Officer, Community Links Officer, Communications and Engagement Officer, or Activity and Engagement Officer.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Please note interviews will be held on 16th and 17th December 2025.

Are you a transformation-focused leader with a passion for people and purpose? We are seeking an experienced Interim COO to help steer a respected international organisation through a pivotal period of change and opportunity.

Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Contract: 6-9 months (must be available to start in January)
Location: London / Hybrid
Start Date: January 2026
Compensation: Up to £150,000 FTE equivalent
Closing Date: 24 November
Final Interviews: 1-5 December

This is a rare opportunity to lead a mission-driven transformation balancing operational delivery, financial sustainability, and organisational restructure, all while placing people at the heart of the journey.

Key objectives:

• Deliver a large-scale restructure within tight timeframes
• Achieve significant cost savings while safeguarding core services
• Navigate complex global stakeholder relationships
• Support staff through uncertainty with empathy and clarity

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

• Lead the implementation of a time sensitive transformation
• Oversee financial planning and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure continuity of operations and core services
• Support HR transitions and legal compliance
• Foster staff engagement through inclusive, transparent leadership

What you will bring:

• Proven success in leading complex organisational change
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Experience in mission-led or values-driven environments
• High emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure
• A collaborative, pragmatic, and people-first leadership style

This interim role is a real opportunity to shape the future of an organisation making a global impact.

To express interest, please submit your updated CV by midnight on Monday 24th November via the Prospectus website.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.

Over the last four years, the current Head of Funding & Partnerships has secured over £10m from trusts, foundations and housing associations to help HACT deliver its charitable purpose. In the next three years, our objective is to increase this amount. We want to hear from you if you believe you can support HACT deliver on our ambition. 

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Head of Funding and Partnershipsis a key member of HACT’s Leadership Team and leads the organisation’s business development, tendering and fundraising function. As part of the management tier, the role is responsible for scaling HACT’s impact across and beyond the housing sector through innovative commercial approaches, strategic fundraising, and exceptional customer relationships.

This position combines fundraising expertise, partnership building, developing and maintaining high-value relationships with funders, partners, and clients, as well as market intelligence. It identifies new opportunities for R&D development, pipeline growth, product sales and tender submissions while managing core business development activities that support HACT’s strategy.

The Head of Funding and Partnerships creates and executes annual fundraising and commercial plans, fosters collaborative relationships across the organisation, and embodies HACT’s values through transparent, supportive leadership. From time to time, the role presents to the Trustee Board and provides strategic advice and leadership to the executive team.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead HACT's fundraising, tendering and business development function, delivering ambitious fundraising targets while providing strategic market insights that drive organisational growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

Strategic fundraising leadership

• Create and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with HACT's business strategy and ambitious growth target, with annual and multi-year targets
• ·Identify new funding opportunities through market research, relationship building, and strategic intelligence
• Lead the development of high-quality tender responses and proposals
• Maintain a register of frameworks and procurement opportunities aligned to HACT’s strategic priorities
• Oversee the production of high-quality client proposals within agreed deadlines, ensuring compelling cases for support

Partnership building:

• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, foundations, and other organisations to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Manage existing funder relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and growth of funding commitments
• Support cross-sector collaborations, innovation pilots and consortium funding bids.

Market intelligence & business development

• Contribute to organisational strategy development through participation in Leadership Team activities
• Proactively identify collaboration and innovation opportunities, supporting business growth and diversification
• Provide market insights that enable R&D development, supporting innovation and new service creation and market analysis to support pipeline growth in new markets and enhance existing product sales
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the housing and social value sectors
• Contribute to strategic decision-making through robust market intelligence and competitive analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of Communities and Projects to ensure project delivery meets funder expectations, leading on managing key grant funding relationships
• Work closely with the Head of Marketing to align fundraising and marketing strategies for maximum impact
• Work closely with the Head of Services to create proposals that maximise income opportunities
• Work closely with Head of Customer to identify commercial opportunities and enhance service delivery, using insights form Social Value Insight to strengthen funding propositions.
• Work with the Head of Business Functions to develop commercial pricing and funding models and ensure compliance with due diligence and funder requests.
• Support colleagues across the organisation by providing proposal support, market insights and funding intelligence

Team leadership & operational excellence

• Line manage and develop the Funding and Insights Officer, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management
• Develop and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for proposals and grant applications to ensure consistency and quality
• Establish accessible, reliable management information systems to track performance and inform decision-making
• Ensure efficient processes and systems that support high-quality proposal development, tender submissions and relationship management
• Leverage AI tools and platforms to enhance business development processes
• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, personalise engagement strategies, and uncover new opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

Strategic leadership & culture

• Actively model HACT's values and behaviours by consistently demonstrating supportive, transparent and collaborative leadership
• Contribute to an inclusive and respectful organisational culture through positive leadership and team engagement
• Lead by example as a key member of HACT's Leadership Team, embodying our values across all internal and external relationships
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to maximise organisational effectiveness

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience & skills

• Proven track record in senior fundraising roles, with demonstrated success in securing and managing significant grants from charitable foundations, government, and other funding bodies
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing, developing tenders and commercial bids
• Strong background in business development and market research, ideally within the charitable or public sector
• Experience in relationship management with high-value stakeholders and complex funding organisations
• Strong communication, influencing and project management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver strategic fundraising plans aligned with organisational objectives
• Strategic thinking ability combined with practical execution and attention to detail
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic funding environment.
• Knowledge of the social housing sector (desirable).
• Ability to identify and apply AI-driven tools to enhance business development activities and using AI to streamline workflows, personalise engagement strategies and uncover new growth opportunities.

Knowledge & understanding

• Deep understanding of the UK funding landscape, including charitable foundations, government funding streams, public procurement frameworks and social investment
• Knowledge of the housing sector, social value, or community development preferred
• Understanding of R&D funding mechanisms and innovation support programmes
• Familiarity with grant management processes and funder compliance requirements
• Knowledge of market research methodologies and competitive intelligence gathering

Personal qualities

• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic mindset with ability to identify opportunities and translate them into actionable plans
• Strong communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborative leadership style that embodies transparency, respect, and inclusivity
• Excellent project management and prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple complex workstreams
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic funding environment
• Passion for HACT's mission and commitment to social impact in the housing sector

Technical competencies

• Proficiency in CRM systems and database management for relationship tracking (ideally HubSpot or Salesforce)
• Advanced skills in proposal writing, bid development, and presentation creation
• Experience with project management tools and budget management systems
• Understanding of due diligence processes and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of social impact measurement and evaluation frameworks

Desirable requirements

• Professional qualifications in fundraising (IoF membership) or business development
• Experience working in or with housing associations, local authorities, or social housing sector
• Knowledge of social value frameworks and impact investment principles
• Experience in managing EU or international funding programmes
• Understanding of research and development processes in policy or practice areas

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads the successful delivery of strategic fundraising and business development projects, ensuring high-quality outputs, stakeholder engagement, and funder satisfaction.
• Secures project funding through strategic relationship-building, proposal development, and targeted fundraising activities.
• Develops and maintains accessible management information systems to support .
• Implements service level agreements (SLAs) for proposals to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery across grant applications and business development outputs.
• Builds new relationships with charitable funders while sustaining and growing existing partnerships to diversify income streams.
• Embeds HACT’s values through inclusive leadership, fostering a collaborative culture and modelling best practice across the organisation.

 

Employees are also expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform other duties that are consistent with the grade, responsibilities, and typical scope of the role. Any additional tasks should remain appropriate to the nature of the post and not extend into unrelated functions or specialisms.

All employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values and behavioural standards, which include being supportive, transparent, respectful, kind, honest, and collaborative. This means fostering a culture of empathy, openness, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions, and contributing positively to the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.

 

ABOUT HACT

Innovation. Collaboration. Insights.

It’s what we’ve always done.

As the charity of the social housing sector, these are the core values that have driven the transformation and development of housing providers for over 60 years.

We believe the provision of housing is about more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about enhancing peoples’ lives.

By partnering with organisations across the housing sector, we drive value for residents and communities through insight-led products and services which encourage innovation and foster collaboration.

This position is currently based remotely with the occasional day in the London office and travel to UK based events as required.

To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skills and experiences meet the key skills points in the job description.

Interviews expected to take place on week commencing the 15th December.