Jobs in Welwyn Garden City

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a leading role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our PR Manager (maternity cover). This role will be responsible for leading the charity’s media presence and PR activity, ensuring our voice and message are heard as a progressive research charity innovating on behalf of people living with Parkinson's, determined to urgently find a cure.

Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy press office, of strategically planning and executing media campaigns and a demonstrable record of securing national and regional coverage with high engagement and reach. You will have a flair for writing and generating news stories, and exceptional people and communication skills.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract (min 12 months). 

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most. 

Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the role 

With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.

This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the fundraising plan 

● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations. 

● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey​ in order to build relationships and maximise income. 

● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.

● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations. 

● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects. 

● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes. 

● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.

● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.

● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving. 

● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.

General

● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including

recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.

● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector. 

● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.

● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.

● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.

● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets. 

● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals. 

● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income​.

● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.

● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:

● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.

● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.​

● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are seeking two Research Officers to join the esteemed Evidence Based Practice Unit (EBPU), which sits within our Applied Research and Evaluation Division. The team is made up of around 30 colleagues who pride themselves in working collaboratively, proactively and efficiently. You will work across several research and evaluation projects, generally focussing on children and young people with multiple needs. This will involve being in contact with project partners, service users and schools. Please refer to the Job Profile for the requirements of this role. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a thriving research team focusing on applied research for real-world settings around children’s mental health and wellbeing. You will also have exposure to and gain insight from a range of expertise and research techniques, large scale, real-world research and knowledge mobilisation to inform practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organised, collaborative and motivated individual to join a highly successful and energetic team, with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London (UCL).

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Fixed-term, 18 months – two positions available.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Thursday 6 February 2025. Please note: this advert will close earlier if we reach 100 applications, therefore we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 7 February 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit an application online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and self-driven professional who can contribute to high-profile projects in the charity sector and use their skills to support our training function as it grows.

Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, forward-thinking and solution-focussed organisation. We value teamwork and actively seek other opinions to ensure we can deliver to the highest standard as well as commit to reflecting upon our work to ensure a continual improvement culture. We welcome applications from individuals who are inspired by our values and behaviours.

As we continue to grow and expand our training course offerings, we are entering an exciting new phase in our mission to support the professional development of immunologists and healthcare professionals. This role presents a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference. You will play an integral role in developing the skills and knowledge of those in scientific research, medicine and veterinary medicine, empowering them to directly impact global health.

Associate Director of Financial Services | Interim | 6-months+ | £500 - 600 per day (Umbrella)

On behalf of a Global NGO working across 37 countries, we're recruiting an interim Associate Director of Financial Services for at last 6-months. Reporting to the Global Director of Financial Control, this role will lead the financial and management accounting of the UK Shared Services including purchase ledger, expenses and payroll for the Global Office and UK Office. Crucially, this role will review and support the implementation of efficiency changes and transformation whilst leading the annual Group Audit and consolidated monthly financial reporting process.

Main Duties:

• Lead on the group month-end, global balance sheet, group P&L, and Group consolidation
• Lead on the group statutory Audit, liaising with overseas country teams and PWC
• Lead on the group statutory accounts preparation and SORP accounting adjustments
• Along with the Global Director of Financial Control, lead a review of the team structure and processes, offering and implementing efficiency changes and recommendations
• Oversee and lead the global support office month-end, including all management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support external tax advisor in Group VAT review
• Manage and support the Purchase Ledger and Expenses Manager, Payroll Manager, Group Accounting and Management Accounting teams ensuring a strong controls environment
• Support the ongoing process transformation projects
• Line manage the Financial Accountant and oversee group balance sheet control and country scorecards

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience managing multi-disciplined teams
• Experience of change management, developing systems and implementing solutions
• Multi-entity consolidations experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Multi-currency, overseas office, and remote management experience
• Ideally experience with SUN Systems and Agresso Payroll

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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.

Girls and Young Women Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Spanish Speaker)
Part time - 2 days per week
Salary: £32,825 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract 

Location: Hybrid work

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

LAWRS’ No Limits Project (Sin Fronteras) is a creative art-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantages due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address their needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through the use of arts and campaigning work. The aim of this project is to enable participants to empower themselves and each other to seek the change they want to see in their lives, communities and wider society.

The post holder will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing emotional support sessions, clinical assessments and one-to-one short term therapy to LAGYW; delivering group work activities and psychoeducational workshops, dealing with internal and external referrals and working closely with the No limits (Sin Fronteras) Project Coordinator and other teams at LAWRS.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Salary: £25,849-£26,908 (Inc. London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (OId Street) – Hybrid or Remote
Closing date: Rolling

We’re working on a Trusts Officer role with the brilliant Speech and Language UK, reporting in to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. Speech and Language UK does incredible work supporting young people who face challenges with talking and understanding words. They fund a variety of programmes from tools and training for teachers to use in the classroom, to resources and guidance for young people and their families, to public campaigning and awareness-building work.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with a warm portfolio of small trusts, as well as researching new trusts funding opportunities to support the growth of the Trusts and Foundations team’s income.

To be successful as the Trusts Officer, you will need:

• Experience of public fundraising within the charity sector.
• Demonstrable aptitude for developing relationships and working collaboratively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clarity, tact and the ability to adapt communication to suit your audience.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Salary: £36,229-£38,064
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (Old Street) – Hybrid or Remote
Closing date: Rolling

We’re working an a Senior Trusts Fundraiser role with the brilliant Speech and Language UK, reporting in to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. Speech and Language UK does incredible work supporting young people who face challenges with talking and understanding words. They fund a variety of programmes from tools and training for teachers to use in the classroom, to resources and guidance for young people and their families, to public campaigning and awareness-building work.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with a warm portfolio of medium-to-large trusts, as well as identifying new funding opportunities to increase unrestricted income, supporting Speech and Language UK’s wider Trusts and Foundations strategy.

To be successful as the Senior Trusts Fundraiser, you will need:

• Experience of securing 5-figure agreements from charitable trusts.
• Proven experience of developing high-value relationships, leading to ongoing funding from trusts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience of developing complex trust bids and applications.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

The Administrator and Finance Officer provides both clerical and administrative support to the LAWRS team on a day-to-day basis. They are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and have responsibility for specific project activities and tasks as needed.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Work setting: Hybrid (1 day a week from the office)

Salary: £34,000 to £37,000 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: 1 year FTC (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Part-time

Location: London

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for delivering impactful programmes? Do you excel in a role that combines grants administration, monitoring and evaluation, and programme support (MEAL)? Are you familiar with financial information such as budgets and forecasts, preparing reports accordingly?

TPP are recruiting a Grants & Impact Officer on behalf of our client, an internationally recognised charity.

Benefits:

• Life assurance (up to 3x the base salary)
• Employer pension contribution of up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount vouchers
• Free eye test
• Cycle to work scheme

The Role:

As a Grants & Impact Officer, you will lead the management of a grants programme, oversee MEAL activities, and support impactful initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery while championing a culture of learning and accountability.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage the grants programme, from application to reporting.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare detailed grant analyses and documentation.
• Develop and implement MEAL frameworks, providing training and guidance to stakeholders.
• Analyse impact data and prepare comprehensive reports to inform strategy and fundraising.
• Lead the coordination of a quarterly report, promoting engagement with stakeholders.
• Support the production of publications, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Act as a first point of contact for service users, providing support and connecting them to resources.

Requirements:

• Experience managing grants programmes, ideally within the charity sector.
• Expertise in MEAL techniques, with the ability to build frameworks and deliver training.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with financial information, including budgets and forecasts.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Empathy and commitment to the mission of supporting vulnerable communities.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you an experienced administrator ready to ensure the smooth operation of the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS), collaborating closely with the public and charity organisations?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client for the recruitment of an FPS Administrator. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days in the London office.

The organisation is an independent, non-statutory body that regulates fundraising across the charitable sector in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The organisation is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. They want their workforce to be truly representative of the society they are here to support and protect so that they can regulate effectively. They also want each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. They do this by operating a fair and inclusive recruitment process to reach a diverse pool of candidates. This is also supported by various policies that encourage a flexible and supportive working environment.

The successful candidate will report directly to the FPS Contracts Manager and will be instrumental in ensuring the FPS functions efficiently. This role is vital for facilitating smooth communication between the public and charities, as well as for improving compliance within the charity sector.

This role involves managing the daily operations of FPS, processing requests through the telephone helpline and online portal, and ensuring the timely distribution of system-generated letters. The job also requires engaging with charities to ensure they promptly collect their suppression requests, identifying non-compliant organisations, and contributing to team initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service and communication skills, proficiency in using web applications, databases, and Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders. They should possess a methodical approach to repetitive tasks, pay close attention to detail, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Desirable qualities include a background in call handling, experience in charity or regulatory sectors, and familiarity with charity fundraising.

This job is a unique chance to apply administrative skills in the charity sector, making a meaningful difference in how charities interact with the public and improving the FPS service.

If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client for the recruitment of a Business and Registration Administrator on a full-time permanent basis. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with two days in the London office.

The organisation is an independent, non-statutory body that regulates fundraising across the charitable sector in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The organisation is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. They want their workforce to be truly representative of the society they are here to support and protect so that they’re able to regulate effectively. They also want each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. They do this by operating a fair and inclusive recruitment process, which aims to reach a diverse pool of candidates. This is also supported by a range of policies that encourage a flexible and supportive working environment.

The Business and Registration Administrator is a crucial position that works closely with the Finance & Registration team to ensure the onboarding and renewal of charities registrations. The role involves processing online applications, collecting the fundraising levy, handling customer enquiries, and ensuring that charities meet registration requirements and standards. The position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong processing skills and empathy to make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic service. It will involve processing new applications, managing emails, updating contact details, handling telephone queries, and issuing invoices for the annual levy collection. They will also assess financial accounts to determine appropriate registration fee levels and contribute to the continual improvement of the registration process. Other duties may be required as directed to support the team's objectives.

The successful candidate will require relevant experience in business administration and/or finance or registration teams. They will be IT literate and hold strong communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Experience in liaising with stakeholders and providing strong customer service is also crucial for the role. Desirable attributes include familiarity with CRM systems, registration schemes, and basic accounting knowledge. The selection process will assess these skills and experiences at different stages.

If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets

£28,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The Barnsley Street Project is a pilot service funded by NHS money following a bid by East London NHS Foundation Trust. It that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support for people in the catchment area of one primary care network in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets. It will provide a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions, including the provision of 6 Hospitality Beds for short term support and intervention.
Specialist Support Workers within the Barnsley Street Project will be expected to support individual requiring support from the local community that walk-in to the service. This support may include providing practical, emotional, trauma-informed support to individuals with a variety of challenges relating to their mental health.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
* Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
* Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
* Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
* Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
* Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
* Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
* Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
* Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience

Desirable:
- Demonstrable specialist knowledge in an area relevant to the service's customer group.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

Salary (UK Based): £30,220 (FTE £50,366) plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role:

Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for a talented Head of Legal & Governance (22.5 hours per week - 0.6 FTE) to join our global Governance & Risk function. As Head of Legal & Governance, you'll provide vital assurance to our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees that there are appropriate legal & governance frameworks in place to support and protect the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Governance & Risk, you will have responsibility for the Legal & Governance team, with accountability for corporate governance, policies and all aspects of regulatory risk and compliance across the areas where we have a presence. A skilled influencer and people leader, you will ensure our internal team has the right mix of skills and resources needed to deliver on a varied, global remit, balanced with appropriate use of paid external legal advice.

You will:

· Lead the provision of advice on all aspects of corporate governance for MMI and Programme Affiliates, including the set-up and registration of new and existing Mary’s Meals entities.

· Liaise with relevant MMI teams to assess and advise on appropriate litigation strategy.

· Advise and manage legal liability within MMI, including identifying and instructing local counsel.

· Provide legal services to international Programmes and National Affiliates, as required.

· Oversee management of our global trademark portfolio, constitutional advice, and due diligence processes.

· Ensure the Data Protection policy suite reflects current legal requirements, is appropriately reviewed, and staff are adequately trained on requirements.

· Work closely with the Director of Governance & Risk to ensure that potential data breaches are thoroughly investigated, escalated and internally/externally reported as necessary.

· Develop and maintain key strategic partnerships with external legal providers.

· Liaise with relevant MMI and Programme Affiliate teams in relation to the creation and update of key policies and oversee the collation and tracking of all organisational policies, highlighting any gaps.

· Oversee the negotiation, review and drafting of all food, supply and commercial contracts entered into by MMI and Programme Affiliates.

· Lead, develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams, promoting a culture of engagement and empowerment including identifying and implementing opportunities for delegation and development. 

Required skills and experience:

· Extensive experience of working as an in-house lawyer at a senior level in an INGO or in another relevant international commercial context.

· Expertise in company/commercial law, contract law and corporate governance law.

· Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change.

· Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships and teams in a global organisation.

· Comfortable working at Board level when needed, including drafting reports in a style and format appropriate for presentation to sub-committees or the full Board.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.