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Pro Bono Community is seeking a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us achieve greater access to justice.
Pro Bono Community is a registered charity that has developed specialised training programmes for students, trainees and lawyers covering the practical skills involved in delivering free legal advice and areas of social welfare law. In conjunction with the training, the charity arranges and manages volunteering placements at Law Centres and other advice agencies. The charity’s activities include a number of grant-funded projects which the coordinator will be heavily involved in.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who share our aims and mission and are driven to make them a reality.
About the role
Pro Bono Community is looking for a Training and Volunteer Coordinator to help us run programmes aimed at improving the amount and quality of access to justice by training law students and others and then placing them to work as volunteers at advice agencies.
The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will report to and work alongside the Director to undertake work supporting the charity’s activities with a focus on recruiting and training students and lawyers and then coordinating volunteering placements for them at Law Centres and advice agencies. The role also includes administrative work relating to a pioneering digital advice clinic the charity runs in conjunction with a Citizens Advice agency in London.
This is a full-time role with a salary of £31-35,000 depending on experience and the charity is seeking to appoint someone with knowledge of training and the legal/advice sectors and/or experience in a similar role. Occasional weekend work may be required. The role will involve working from home with some travel involved to London and elsewhere in support of the charity’s activities. The role includes annual leave of 25 days and a workplace pension scheme.
Responsibilities
Training and General Administration
· Producing and printing publicity and training materials
· Maintaining databases, content management systems, websites, social media and other tools
· Dealing with enquiries, including those made via the PBC mailbox and telephone line
· Organising the location and timetabling of training programmes
· Liaising with trainers and others to facilitate training
· Attending training programmes and assessments where necessary
· Keeping attendance records
· Monitoring development of the training content and facilitating discussions between stakeholders/authors
Volunteer coordination
· Arranging volunteer placements with advice agencies
· Designing and implementing rotas for volunteering
· Managing PBC’s online volunteer portal and volunteer activity logs
· Monitoring attendance and feedback
· Reacting to problems arising from attendance and other issues
· Dealing with volunteer enquiries
· Liaising with advice agencies on volunteers’ performance
· Dealing with enquiries from advice agencies
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Assisting advice agencies to evaluate volunteers’ impact through focus groups, surveys and other research tools
· Collating and analysing data
· Coordinating monitoring and evaluation reporting
· Designing and implementing monitoring and feedback tools
· Reviewing and revising monitoring and evaluation processes
Partnership management
· Working with the Director to:
o Develop and maintain productive relationships with Law Centres, advice agencies, universities, law firms and other stakeholders
o Identify and source partnership opportunities
o Explore new ways of working with partners
Competencies
Essential
· Administrative experience in the legal, educational or voluntary sectors
· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Attention to detail
· IT skills
· Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
· Very good internal and external stakeholder management skills
· Problem solving
· Ability to identify areas for improvement in processes and policies
· Ability to be flexible and assist with different aspects of the project as necessary
· Use of initiative
Desirable
· Legal background
· Knowledge of or experience in the free legal advice sector
· Knowledge of or experience in the training/HE sector
· Experience of working with volunteers
· Knowledge of digital training and communications tools
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an ambitious early-career professional with excellent organisational skills and a strong interest in community fundraising to join our Development Team as a Community Fundraiser Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to build and nurture the Trust’s fundraising and engagement goals.
Location: 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ, and other Trust sites across London
Contract Type: Full time, all year round
Salary: £31,980-£33,870
Start Date: 10th August 2026
About the Role
Working closely with the Development Manager and the Development Director, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships with the schools’ communities, supporting fundraising initiatives and delivering engaging communications and events that foster lifelong connections with the Trust and its schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships across school communities and alumni networks, bringing people together and inspiring them to support the Trust’s vision
- Lead creative fundraising and engagement initiatives, from community campaigns to reunions and events, helping to drive a vibrant culture of giving
- Boost the Trust’s growth and sustainability by supporting data‑driven fundraising, managing donor stewardship, maintaining accurate customer relationship management (CRM) records and contributing to strong grant proposals
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and writing skills who can engage a vast range of stakeholders
- Experienced in relationship management, fundraising or engagement
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Skilled in using CRM systems and digital communication tools
- Passionate about education and community building
- A team player with a proactive and positive approach
About the Trust
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is a growing family of Catholic schools (primary, secondary and post-16), a registered charity and a trading company committed to providing an outstanding education rooted in faith, aspiration and service.
Our Shared Services Team provides high-quality professional and operational support across the Trust, enabling schools to focus on teaching, learning and pastoral care.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
- The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing
- Hybrid working during school holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
How to Apply
For further details on the role, please view the Job Description and Person Specification or visit our website to find out more about us.
To apply for this role, please complete the application forms available on our Vacancies webpage.
Closing Date: 5pm on 21st May 2026
Shortlisting Date: 22nd May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 1st June 2026
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide.
Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and academic achievement!
Just as we are all one in God, so we set out jointly to create a community of schools to give our pupils all they need to grow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager: Communications & Marketing – to lead the Communications and Marketing function, developing and delivering integrated strategies that build Westway Trust’s profile, deepen stakeholder engagement, and amplify the impact of the Trust’s community-centred work across North Kensington.
You will need to have the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills. You will have experience of supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to the value of participative community engagement. You will be comfortable in connecting with the wider community, able to listen and gather the views of local people and feed these back into the direction, work and decisions of the Trust.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Management and leadership of the communications and marketing team.
- Deliver effective two-way communications activities that reach Westway Trust’s key audiences and give the Trust a good understanding of stakeholder sentiment.
- Be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships.
- Be responsible for the impact measurement of the Trust’s engagement and consultation activities.
- Develop and deliver innovative marketing activities including newsletters that effectively promote the activities of the Trust and certain beneficiaries.
- Work with appropriate stakeholders to build and deliver a marketing and communications strategy to promote the Portobello area including associated materials, digital platforms and activity.
- Develop and deliver a strong strategy for the use of social media and website platforms in support of Westway Trust’s aims and objectives.
- Support community activities and engagement
Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes:
The post holder will have strong management skills, experience of working in complex marketing and communications environments, an ability to work across a range of communications and marketing disciplines, and a commitment to working alongside the people of North Kensington.
Essential:
- Proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality marketing and communications strategies across multiple channels.
- Strong copywriting skills including news features, press releases, social media, marketing materials and executive communications.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating sensitive issues.
- Experience managing and developing a team to deliver a wide range of work to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets and external contractors/suppliers.
- Track record of advising senior executives and gaining buy-in for strategic plans.
- Solid understanding of digital marketing including SEO, Google Ads, CMS platforms, email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), and Google Analytics.
- Experience in PR and media relations, including building and maintaining a press database.
- Demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and understanding of the needs of diverse communities.
- Understanding of data protection legislation and GDPR as it applies to marketing databases.
- Capacity to effectively navigate, manage, and de-escalate challenging interpersonal situations, maintaining a supportive and resilient approach when working closely with vulnerable and traumatised groups.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualification (e.g. CIM, CIPR, or degree in marketing, communications or related field)
- Experience working in or with the charity, social enterprise, or community sector
- Knowledge of or connections to the North Kensington area
- Experience promoting community events, cultural programmes, or grant-funded activities
- Familiarity with online design tools like Adobe Pro, and Canva and project management tools like Asana.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the Trust’s Values— Openness, Integrity, Equity, Sustainability and Courage.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team: Head of Culture and Inclusion
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive
Our Head of Culture and Inclusion will join our team with a specific lens on cultural transformation which is key in relation to supporting our Trust vision and strategy. This role reports directly into the People Director and will be a member of the People Leadership team having one direct report (Inclusion & Diversity Manager)
Working Hours & Travel
This role follows 37 hours, 5 days a week, work pattern.This is a home‑based role, with UK wide travel to key sites.
Role Overview
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for turning strategy into delivered outcomes through evidence-led programmes, strong governance, and clear accountability across leaders and teams. You will measurably strengthen an inclusive, high trust culture that enables performance and wellbeing; to increase colleague voice and engagement; and to ensure your Inclusion & Diversity ambitions translate into sustained behavioural change and business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of a clear Culture & Inclusion strategy that embeds inclusion, belonging and fairness across the organisation.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring inclusive behaviours, practices and decisions are actively reviewed, measured and evolved
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders, Boards and key stakeholders to influence inclusive leadership and organisational change.
- Partner across the organisation to ensure culture and inclusion priorities are integrated into resourcing, talent, learning, performance and reward frameworks.
- Operate credibly across fast paced, complex environments, balancing strategic focus with pragmatic delivery under pressure.
- Champion inclusive, values led behaviours at all levels, adapting communication and influence to engage diverse audiences and workforce groups.
- Use insight, data and qualitative feedback to assess cultural health and inclusion outcomes, translating findings into actionable improvement plans.
- Ensure strong governance, planning and prioritisation of Culture & Inclusion initiatives to deliver impact with pace and consistency.
- Act as a visible advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting leaders and teams to role‑model inclusive practices and decision-making.
About You
You are an experienced culture transformation lead with demonstrable proven outcomes which have driven cultural change and made significant business impact. Confident influencing at all levels, you combine commercial awareness with a passion for belonging, fairness and continuous improvement.
Experience and Skill
- Demonstrable evidence of building and delivering multi-year culture and inclusion and diversity roadmaps with measurable outcomes in complex organisations.
- Demonstrated mastery of listening and insight methodologies, including survey design, driver analysis, segmentation and workforce lifecycle analytics, translating insight into clear, actionable priorities.
- Deep expertise in inclusive leadership and systemic inclusion levers across policy, process, behaviours and environment, with a strong bias toward practical education, habit change and sustainable impact.
- Proven experience designing governance frameworks, KPIs and benefits realisation measures, with regular reporting and assurance to Executive teams and Boards.
- Confident and compelling communicator, able to craft simple, engaging narratives from complex data and influence effectively across senior stakeholders.
- Strong credibility and lived experience working in partnership with colleague networks and communities, ensuring authentic representation, trust and meaningful engagement.
Contact & Application
If you would like more information or a briefing pack, please get in touch with the recruitment team. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
This is a middle manager role with a package commensurate.
Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, caring for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers.
Our client is an education charity and social enterprise who celebrated its 25th Birthday in March 2025. Their ambitions for the future address some of the most pressing issues of our time: nature conservation, social cohesion and climate adaptation. The organisation’s work matters and to achieve their sustainable growth strategy, they will hire a new Director of Philanthropy and Prospectus is leading the search.
Director of Philanthropy
£80,000
Permanent
Location: Cornwall or London (with an expectation that the postholder will make regular visits to the Cornwall site)
The Director of Philanthropy will lead the major donor and individual giving strategy. This is a pivotal role in a growing team, responsible for securing transformational gifts from high-net work individuals and developing the organisation’s philanthropic culture at scale. You will develop a refreshed Patrons scale and forge powerful relationships that fuel the mission locally, nationally, and globally.
The postholder will be a senior leader with a proven track record in securing major donations and the effective management of relationships with high-net worth individuals. You will have extensive relationship building skills with strong knowledge on how to cultivate relationships to encourage philanthropic giving at the highest level required.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The Corporate Partnerships Manager sits within an ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team at an exciting point of growth, as we develop. This is a pivotal role for someone who is motivated not only by stewarding and deepening existing partnerships, but by actively driving new business and unlocking fresh opportunities for impact.
Based in Westminster, at the heart of power and industry, we are uniquely positioned to connect with businesses and organisations whose employees encounter the reality of homelessness every day—on their commute, on their lunch break, and on the streets around them. This role offers a powerful opportunity to inspire those organisations to take action, providing meaningful ways for them to respond to an issue that is visible on all our doorsteps.
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic relationship-builder who can both nurture a strong portfolio of current corporate supporters and proactively identify, secure, and grow new partnerships aligned with our mission. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping and expanding our Corporate Partnerships function, with significant scope to influence direction, test new ideas, and deliver meaningful income growth.
This role will suit someone ambitious, creative, and results-driven—someone who thrives on developing compelling propositions, spotting opportunities, and turning them into long-term, high-value partnerships. You will bring a strong track record in corporate fundraising or partnerships, alongside a solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to translate sector best practice into tangible results. And you’ll be passionate about creating partnerships that deliver real social impact.
Salary: £44,181 - £50,461 (Scale Points 29-35)
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th May
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this well-established Membership Body based in London. (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Salary: £75.000pa
- Management: 2 Finance Staff
- Size of organisation: 20 staff
- Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London (Tuesdays are essential)
- Qualification: MUST BE A FULLY QULAIFIED ACCOUNTANT
- Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role. A fundamental understanding of governance and accounting regulations is essential, and knowledge of charity finance.
THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO START AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR IN MAY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To advise and support the Treasurer and the Trustee Board in respect of financial services
- Preparing and presenting strategic finance issues to the board to allow positioning and decision making as appropriate to be made in enabling the strategic delivery plan.
- To oversee production of regional annual budgets, monitor expenditure and produce year-end accounts for audit.
- To ensure work of Finance Team is carried out efficiently and effectively, including bank and cash procedures, accounting systems and subsidiary records and making regular management reports.
- To oversee production of annual budget
- To monitor cash levels, invest surplus funds and ensure sufficient working capital to meet requirement.
- To ensure all statutory accounts, taxation and legal reporting deadlines are met.
- To ensure statutory accounts are complete on Companies House is complete, working with the Head of Business Operations on company filing.
- Submission of filing for the Charities Commission.
- To complete all aspects of payroll.
- To provide financial support to the Senior Leadership Team and the Trustee Board as required.
- To ensure the companies within the umbrella are compliant in matters relating to PAYE/Corporation Tax and VAT.
- To develop and maintain systems for optimum efficiency, security and compliance with charity, company, and accounting/financial legislation
- To manage the collection and accounting for membership subscriptions
- To ensure regular financial reporting are prepared in a timely basis, which includes monthly management accounts
- Manage financial returns and expenses for centres and regional activities
- To attend meetings of Trustee Board and any others as required and act in an advisory capacity.
- To attend internal and/or external training sessions as required.
- To conduct induction and developmental training sessions for senior staff on financial policies and procedures.
Actively Interviewing
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!
CARIS Families is a small charity that supports homeless families living in hostel accommodation in Camden and Hackney.We run play and learning activities for children aged 0-16 from within 4 hostels in these boroughs, as well as a school holiday day trip programme and an Essentials Bank to ease family hardship.Our services for children aim to reduce the stress on children and parents of living in overcrowded, insecure accommodation, and to put back some of the vital childhood experiences that homeless accommodation deprives children of.
We are currently looking for a trainee playworker who is looking to build a career working with children to join our dedicated frontline play team.You do not need to have any formal experience of playwork, but you do need to be passionate about working with children and supporting them to achieve their potential, and to be able to demonstrate this through previous work or volunteering experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, offering a rare entry-level role which alongside providing plenty of on-the-job training, will also fully sponsor their training towards the Level 2 Diploma in Playwork following successful completion of the probationary period.
Our new Playworker will:
Role Description
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Help to deliver our hostel-based Kids Club’s play session for 0-16 year olds during term time in the London Borough of Camden
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Help to deliver our School Holiday programme during school holidays (in Camden, Hackney and the wider London area)
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Support the running of our term-time Essential Bank programme, providing free household goods to families in hostels
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Provide a warm and welcoming experience for children & their families attending CARIS Families’ services
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Engage with children in their play and learning experiences, through staff-led activities and supporting child-led play.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone at the start of their career (or a career-changer) who is:
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Experienced in working or volunteering within a play-based setting, with children between the ages of 0-16.
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Enthusiastic about supporting children in their free play and facilitating adult-led activities that stretch and stimulate children in their development
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Passionate about improving opportunities for disadvantaged children
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Understanding of the varied needs of children and their families
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Good communicators, comfortable with working with a wide range of service users and professionals
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Able to work well as part of a team.
Salary: £14 per hour
Contract: 12 months initially, with a three month probation period, and the possibility of extension beyond 12 months subject to funding.Training for the Level 2 diploma will commence after successful completion of the probation period.
Hours:12 hours across three days a week in term time (40 weeks a year), Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.Please note on Kids Club days the working day ends at 6pm.One day a week (8 hrs) in school holidays (12 weeks a year), days variable.25 days per year Annual Leave (pro rata) with an additional week off over Christmas.
Your pay will be equalized out across the 12 months of the year so you receive a consistent salary each month.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter, explaining the reasons for your interest in the traineeship and what you think makes you a good candidate, with close reference to the Role Description and Person Specification.
CVs sent without a personalised cover letter will not be considered.
About the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)
The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a UK-wide, farmer-led organisation working to restore the balance between farming and nature.
We support farmers by sharing practical knowledge, resources and case studies that help boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience.
We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who look after the environment, and we connect thousands of like-minded farmers across the UK through knowledge sharing, events and campaigns.
Membership is free and open to farmers, the public and organisations.
About the role
We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of farming, environment and policy. You will play a key role in ensuring that farmer experience and evidence are reflected in parliamentary discussions, helping to shape conversations that impact the future of farming.
Working directly with the Chief Executive and closely with the policy team, you will monitor parliamentary activity, identify opportunities for engagement, and support timely and well-informed interaction with MPs, peers and their teams. You will also work across the organisation, including with country teams and farmer steering groups, to ensure engagement reflects priorities across all UK nations.
This is a practical, fast-paced role suited to someone who is organised, politically aware, and able to respond quickly to emerging opportunities.
Key responsibilities
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Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement
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Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence
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Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement
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Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties
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Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities
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Work with colleagues and partners to support effective and aligned parliamentary engagement
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Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate
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Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement
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Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables
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Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions
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Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting
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Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required
What we are looking for
You will bring:
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A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes
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Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments
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Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
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The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input
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Confidence working independently in a remote team environment
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An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy
Additional information
The NFFN is a politically neutral organisation. This role requires the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders across all political parties and UK nations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
A large London Housing Association is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team with strong sector experience.
Your new role
This Finance Business Partner will be the lead for reporting on Building Safety and Maintenance.
- Provide finance business partnering support and act as the finance lead for building safety reporting, ensuring robust insight around legislation, regulation and remedial programmes.
- Enhance the quality, clarity and impact of building safety financial reporting by producing timely analysis, insightful commentary, and linking financial performance to strategic objectives.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for building safety, preparing accurate annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with operational directors, service managers and other budget holders.
- Build strong, effective relationships with budget holders, supporting their understanding of financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and value-for-money requirements.
- Oversee the monitoring of budget changes, ensuring service budgets are incorporated into group reporting, and continually review systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support team leadership by guiding management accountants, providing training and coaching, contributing to workload planning, and acting as deputy to the Head of Financial Business Partnering when required.
What you'll need to succeed
- Full CCAB/CIMA qualification or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience within the Social Housing sector, ideally building safety, maintenance or development.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
- Strong skills in management accounting principles, budgeting and forecasting
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working
- Competitive pension and annual leave package
- Learning and development opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV (in Word please).
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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A collaborative and tenant focused Housing provider in London is looking to take on a Rent Recovery Officer in their welcoming team environment. They believe in affordable, good quality houses and are committed to making a difference to their customers and communities in the local area.
They are looking to bring someone in for a minimum of 6 months with the high likelihood it is extended further. The candidate will manage their patch of properties and are responsible for maximising rental income whilst providing great customer support.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on rent accounts and be the point of contact for tenants for queries
- Maximise income recovery through intervention
- Follow landlord approved escalation processes and procedures
- Hit personal and team KPI’s and help with the take-up of Universal Credit
Requirements:
- Knowledge of income management and relevant housing legislation
- Understanding of welfare benefits and use of financial records and IT systems
- Strong customer service and working well in a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
If you are looking for your next role and are experienced in Rental Income Recovery, please apply ASAP.
Actively Interviewing
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!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a collaborative Head of Operations to help translate and operationalize organizational strategy. You’ll manage internal infrastructure with oversight of administrative and operational functions; risk management, employment practices, fundraising processes, information systems, compliance and policy. You will be working with a team of 3 on the Internal Affairs and in close collaboration with the five co-Executive Directors and the Finance Director.
We are looking for a strategic thinker and problem solver with a bias for action who has a passion for building equitable systems that support a close knit team, collaborative mindset for building trust across the organization and an appetite for developing mechanisms for effective horizontal learning.
Knowledge of Doc Society’s mission and work and enthusiasm for public purpose and independent storytelling is embedded in the role.
You should be within regular commuting distance to central London, where we have an office.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintaining operational effectiveness: Support standardisation of appropriate processes across the organisation while maintaining its agile profile; present the executive directors with detailed company operations analysis and solutions where appropriate;
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CRM: Manage the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the new CRM system
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Manage risk factors across the organisation: evaluate risk factors when making critical business decisions; maintain the organisation’s risk register; increase the adoption of secure working practices, including cybersecurity, data retention policies and implementation across the team
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Managing the legal functions of the organisation: including HR and employment policies in the US & UK and working with the Internal Affairs team and legal support to manage the administration of all contracts and fiscal sponsorships with grantees
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Internal communications: Focusing on lateral learning and communications across the team in a hybrid environment;
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People management: lead the Internal Affairs team to support the organisation’s understanding and implementation of internal policies; help colleagues to develop and grow their skillsets (3 direct reports)
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Compliance: Ensure compliance and oversee Board governance across multiple non-profit entities
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Processes: Map, document, and continuously improve core processes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
Essential
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Experience of operations management at a senior level
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Financial acumen and familiarity with budgets
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative approach with a tactful and diplomatic attitude
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Hands on approach
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Adaptable, flexible and open to learning
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IT literate - familiarity with G Suite & Dropbox and the principles of CRM systems
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Experience of risk management
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Knowledge of Doc Society’s mission and work and enthusiasm for public purpose and independent storytelling
Preferred
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Experience of working internationally especially in the US
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Experience of HR management
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Sound knowledge of data retention legislation in US & UK
TERMS
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Office working in central London 3 days a week
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United Kingdom work authorisation required
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Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays
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Employer pension contribution after 3 months
Salary £70K depending on experience
We're an innovative non-profit working with the boldest, with the most inspiring filmmakers all over the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights while supporting operational teams across the organisation. Acting as a trusted partner to budget holders and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure financial performance is clearly understood and effectively managed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary
- Leading budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with operational teams
- Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate, timely reporting
- Partnering with departments (including repairs and maintenance teams) to enhance financial understanding and performance
- Providing insightful analysis to support decision-making and drive value for money
- Continuously improving financial processes, reporting, and systems
- Supporting year-end activities and statutory reporting
About you:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Finalist
- Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Confident engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Able to interpret complex data and communicate clear, actionable insights
- Experience within social housing is highly desirable with maintenance and repairs knowledge a bonus
Please apply ASAP as the role is moving fast!
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights while supporting operational teams across the organisation. Acting as a trusted partner to budget holders and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure financial performance is clearly understood and effectively managed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and commentary
- Leading budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with operational teams
- Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate, timely reporting
- Partnering with departments (including repairs and maintenance teams) to enhance financial understanding and performance
- Providing insightful analysis to support decision-making and drive value for money
- Continuously improving financial processes, reporting, and systems
- Supporting year-end activities and statutory reporting
About you:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Finalist
- Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Confident engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- Able to interpret complex data and communicate clear, actionable insights
- Experience within social housing is highly desirable with maintenance and repairs knowledge a bonus
Please apply ASAP as the role is moving fast!
Bid Coordinator
Contracted Days: [5 days per week]
About Offploy:
Offploy is a social enterprise and charity committed to creating a fairer society by helping individuals with convictions, or at risk of offending, lead crime-free lives. Founded in 2016 by an ex-prisoner, we have supported over 5,000 people with tailored services that build skills, confidence, and opportunity. With team members who have lived experience in the justice system, we’re uniquely positioned to deliver impactful, life-changing services that make communities safer.
Role Purpose
To support the Development Function by managing opportunity research, bid compliance, and submission processes, ensuring a high-quality, organised and proactive pipeline of commissioned, grant and framework opportunities.
The Bid Coordinator will play a critical role in maintaining bid governance, strengthening pre-tender intelligence, and ensuring timely, compliant submissions, while providing light-touch writing support where required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Opportunity Monitoring & Market Intelligence
- Monitor procurement portals (e.g. Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, DPS platforms, local authority portals) independently to identify relevant opportunities not yet captured in Stotles
- Use Stotles to its full capability for pre-bid market intelligence, including commissioner profiling, spend analysis, contract expiry tracking, award pattern analysis, and commissioning trend identification
- Flag potential opportunities to the Senior Bid Manager for qualification, supporting the maintenance of a 12-month forward pipeline
- Track live frameworks, grants and pipeline intelligence aligned to strategic priorities
- Maintain Bids, Grants and Awards in Salesforce (ensuring accurate stage progression
- Conduct early-stage opportunity research including:
- Contract history and incumbent analysis
- Buyer behaviour and award trends
- Estimated contract value benchmarking
- Local delivery landscape and competitor mapping
- Prepare opportunity summaries to inform bid/no-bid discussions
2. Pre-Bid & Qualification Support
- Support bid/no-bid qualification processes
- Draft opportunity summaries for internal review
- Identify key risks (financial, delivery, TUPE, geographic, partnership requirements)
- Coordinate clarification questions where required
3. Bid Compliance & Submission Management
- Lead on completion of Selection Questionnaires (SQ), PQQs and standard compliance sections
- Maintain and update core compliance responses (policies, certifications, insurance, accounts, etc.)
- Ensure all attachments are current and correctly formatted
- Manage portal uploads and submission checks
- Conduct final compliance reviews before submission
- Maintain submission records and audit trail
4. Bid Toolkit & Content Library Management
- Maintain and update the Bid Toolkit (case studies, CVs, policies, impact data, boilerplate responses)
- Ensure evidence packs (e.g. wellbeing, confidence, lived-experience delivery) remain current
- Coordinate with Operations to gather up-to-date impact data and testimonials
- Version control all key documents
- Ensure alignment between toolkit content and organisational messaging
5. Writing & Development Support
- Provide light-touch drafting support for lower-risk questions
- Adapt standard responses to specific tenders
- Support editing, formatting and proofreading of submissions
- Assist in formatting submissions for clarity and consistency
- Support post-award review documentation and lessons learned logs
6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Support quarterly pipeline reporting
- Track win rates and conversion trends
- Log feedback from unsuccessful bids and support thematic analysis
7. Repeatable Tasks by Cadence
Daily
- Check procurement portals and Stotles alerts for new or updated opportunities
- Monitor active submission deadlines and flag any risks to the Senior Bid Manager
- Update Salesforce with any status changes or new intelligence
Weekly
- Conduct a structured Stotles review: run commissioner and keyword searches, review expiring contracts, and log any new intelligence relevant to the pipeline
- Prepare and circulate a pipeline update summary ahead of any scheduled development team check-ins
- Review and progress any live clarification questions or portal correspondence
- Check and update bid toolkit items flagged as requiring refresh (policies, CVs, compliance documents)
Monthly
- Conduct a full pipeline review with the Senior Bid Manager, including stage progression, upcoming decision gates, and opportunities requiring early research
- Review compliance document expiry dates and initiate renewals where required (insurance certificates, policies, accounts)
- Gather updated impact data and outcomes from Operations/Salesforce for use in live bids and store in Bid Toolkit
- Update Salesforce with any new bid outcomes (awards, losses, withdrawals)
Quarterly
- Conduct a full audit of the bid toolkit: identify gaps, flag outdated content, and coordinate updates with the relevant teams
- Review Stotles usage and market intelligence gathered over the quarter; identify any commissioning patterns or emerging opportunities to inform the development strategy
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong organisational and deadline management skills
- Experience working with procurement portals
- High attention to detail, particularly in compliance documentation
- Ability to analyse information and summarise key points clearly
- Strong written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in bid coordination, tender administration or similar role
- Experience within employability, social justice, or public sector contracts
- Familiarity with Salesforce or CRM systems
- Experience supporting SQ/PQQ completion
- Understanding of public procurement processes in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.