Jobs in West end

Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new opportunity?

We have a vacancy for a Finance Business Partner to join our fantastic Financial Planning & Analysis team here at RBL on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave.

This role will see you as a key member of the Finance team, working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to deliver robust financially planning and advice, supporting budget holders, Heads of Departments and Directors across your designated teams.

You will manage the month end process for your business area to ensure all regular journals are posted in a timely and accurate manner. Any necessary corrections should be made, and you will support budget holders with reporting and variance analysis.

You will develop trusted relationships to produce financial projections, budgets, forecasts and business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy. You’ll be a keen problem solver with an eye for detail, an effective communicator and have a strong focus on customer service, planning and organising. 

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner who is passionate about the charity and welfare sector to join us and deliver high quality financial, commercial and business advisory support to our organisation. You will have similar experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation, and knowledge of a variety of accounting systems and financial reporting approaches.

This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract starting early July 2026. You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Join Disability Law Service and help empower Deaf and Disabled people to access justice. Support our vital work by deleivering specialist housing legal advice and training.

About Disability Law Service 

Disability Law Service (DLS) is a Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation providing free legal advice and representation to Deaf and Disabled people across England and Wales. We work to promote equality, inclusion, and access to justice through high-quality legal advice, welfare benefits support, and systems change work. Our work is grounded in the social model of disability and is focused on tackling discrimination and structural barriers faced by Deaf and Disabled people. 

Purpose of the role 

To provide specialist housing law advice, casework, representation, and training to Deaf and Disabled people and organisations, supporting access to justice and systemic change. 

Overview 

You will deliver housing law advice via our dedicated housing helpline, undertake casework and representation where appropriate, and deliver training to external organisations. You will also contribute to policy work and wider systems change activity. 

Key responsibilities 

• Provide housing law advice and casework, including representation 

• Deliver advice via our Housing helpline and partnership sessions 

• Undertake Legal Aid casework and ensure compliance with regulatory standards 

• Deliver housing law training to external organisations 

• Maintain accurate case management and billing records 

• Contribute to policy and systems change work 

• Support service development and internal collaboration 

What we offer 

• Opportunities to develop experience across multiple areas of law and contribute to a diverse range of projects 

• A supportive and inclusive working environment within a committed and experienced team

• A varied role where your work directly supports access to justice for Deaf and Disabled people

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We welcome applications from everyone and are particularly keen to support Deaf and Disabled people to join and develop within our organisation. We are a flexible employer committed to creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. 

To apply

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role via CharityJob. Please make sure you have read the job description and person specification fully before applying for the role. 

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Contract: 12-month Maternity cover
Location: London (hybrid – 1 day per week in the office)
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 33 days annual leave bank holidays; 8% employer pension; enhanced family leave

We have a great opportunity for a National Community Fundraising Manager working for a leading specialist health charity that provides expert clinical support to families facing a complex and life-changing condition. Reporting to the Head of Community Fundraising, this is an exciting opportunity to shape and scale a national community programme at a pivotal time of growth.

As part of this exciting role, you will lead and develop a high-performing national community fundraising team, driving income from mid-value and mass supporters. You will design and deliver insight-led acquisition and stewardship strategies, develop engaging supporter journeys, and expand an impactful volunteer ambassador programme. With responsibility for planning, budgeting, and performance, you will use data and market insight to identify opportunities for growth, improve processes, and deliver innovative campaigns that deepen supporter engagement and maximise income.

To be successful as the National Community Fundraising Manager you will need:

• A proven track record in delivering income across community fundraising streams
• Experience of managing and developing teams, with the ability to inspire high performance
• Strong experience of relationship fundraising, supporter journeys, and using data to drive income growth

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2972JP.

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.
 

Foundation Coordinator

Part-time (2-3 days per week) | Fixed-Term Contract to December 2026
Salary: Starting at £40,000 pro rata
Location: Marylebone, London W1 (hybrid working available)

A highly respected philanthropy organisation is seeking a proactive and highly organised Foundation Coordinator to support the smooth running of a portfolio of grant-making foundations.

This is a varied, hands-on role that combines governance support, grant-making administration, stakeholder liaison, and financial coordination. Working closely with trustees and charity partners, you’ll play a key role in ensuring foundations operate efficiently, compliantly, and to a high professional standard.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in the charity, philanthropy, or professional services sector who enjoys managing detail, building strong relationships, and juggling a varied workload.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating trustee meetings, preparing agendas and board packs, and taking professional minutes
• Acting as a key liaison between trustees and supported charities
• Managing grant-making administration, due diligence, and compliance processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income and expenditure, and supporting audit preparation
• Monitoring project and grant reports from funded organisations
• Responding to stakeholder enquiries and supporting the day-to-day running of foundation portfolios

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong administrative, organisational, and coordination skills
• Experience supporting boards, committees, or governance processes
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Good financial administration skills and confidence using Excel
• Experience within the charity, grant-making, philanthropy, or professional services sector would be highly desirable

About the organisation

This award-winning philanthropy organisation works with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and charitable initiatives globally, providing expert support across grant-making, governance, and charitable giving. As the organisation continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven team working at the heart of the charitable sector.

This is a part-time fixed-term contract running until December 2026 and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, meaningful, and highly collaborative environment based in central London. 

If you have the required experience and can start quickly please get in touch. 

Data Support Executive

12-Week Temporary Contract

£15.29ph

Are you immediately available and looking for a short-term data role where your work genuinely contributes to protecting children?

We’re supporting a nationally recognised children’s charity to recruit a Data Support Executive on a 12-week temporary contract. The organisation relies heavily on voluntary income to fund its life-changing services - and the accuracy of its supporter data is fundamental to making that possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data in a busy, purpose-driven environment and can quickly add value to a high-performing team.

The Role

You’ll be joining the Income Generation function, supporting a fast-paced Data Processing team responsible for handling high volumes of donation and supporter information.

With millions of supporter records and significant annual income to process, the team plays a critical role in ensuring that data is handled accurately, securely and in line with compliance requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, importing and validating supporter data within core database systems
• Ensuring income and supporter information is processed accurately and on time
• Supporting financial reconciliation and data integrity checks
• Responding to queries from internal colleagues and external fundraising partners
• Assisting the wider team with administrative and process support

Given the short-term nature of this contract, the team is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and work confidently with structured processes.

About You

You’ll likely have previous experience in a data, CRM or income processing role and feel comfortable working with large datasets.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with databases and understands data accuracy principles
• Has knowledge of financial or income-related processes
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail
• Can manage workload effectively in a busy environment
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Brings a positive, proactive approach to team working

This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to contribute to meaningful work within a respected national charity.

Harris Hill has a fabulous opportunity, for a Chief Communications Officer to join a national charity from 22nd June, for 4 months.

This is a full time role, paying c£569 per day, on the basis of working a freelance basis, so you would invoice the client directly. This role requires 2dpw in their Essex office, with some flexibility. Cut off for applications will be 22nd May.

As the Chief Communications Officer, you will report directly to the CEO, playing an Executive level role, leading the organisations external communications, reputation management, brand positioning, and internal engagement. You will provide counsel to the CEO and senior leaders around integrated communications, engagement, and digital strategy.

Experience:

Proven experience operating at Executive level, leading the development and execution of high impact communication strategies at pace across multiple channels in complex, highly political environments.

Deep understanding of the public, policy and regulatory landscape in which the charity and the charity operates, with the ability to assess implications, anticipate risk and shape strategic responses.

Significant experience in high risk media handling and managing reputational risk at organisational level, including navigating sensitive issues under scrutiny.

Demonstrable experience establishing and strengthening organisational brand and identity, ensuring consistent, strategic brand expression across diverse audiences and touchpoints.

Desirable

Communications background in the charitable sector and/or lived experience of disability.

If you would like to see a full description of the role, please apply for further information. 

Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK. At Prostate Cancer Research (PCR), we’re building solutions, from funding pioneering research to shaping national screening policy that can change outcomes at scale. 

We are seeking a proactive, relationship‑focused and highly motivated Corporate Partnerships Executive to help expand and diversify our corporate income. This new role sits at the heart of our ambition to grow strategic partnerships, unlocking opportunities across a range of industries and cementing corporate fundraising as a core income stream for PCR.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across the full breadth of corporate engagement – from new business prospecting and pitching, to developing employee fundraising and awareness activities, and supporting wider strategic, multi‑year partnerships.

You will work closely with colleagues in areas such as Events & Community, Major Donors, and Marketing & Communications and play a central role in identifying cross-team opportunities and providing excellent supporter stewardship across the charity’s programmes of work. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality partnership experiences, developing our new business pipeline and supporting compelling propositions, and driving cross‑team collaboration that enables meaningful engagement and sustained growth.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in prospecting and supporting new business proposals, will bring confidence in relationship building across multiple stakeholders and workstreams, and have a strong interest in corporate fundraising, and partnership delivery and growth. Above all, they will be driven by the opportunity to connect organisations with impactful work that improves outcomes for people affected by prostate cancer.

As part of representing PCR, the role may involve UK-based travel, including attendance at meetings, conferences, briefings, and key industry events.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development & Pipeline Growth

· Lead on researching, identifying and qualifying new corporate prospects across diverse sectors, including finance, retail, technology, hospitality, manufacturing and professional services.

· Develop a structured new business pipeline, ensuring prospects are recorded, stewarded and progressed according to agreed KPIs and income targets.

· Craft tailored outreach materials, introductory conversations, and cultivation plans to build early engagement and spark interest in Charity of the Year (COTY), strategic partnerships and employee fundraising.

Corporate Partnership Support & Delivery

· Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager in delivering high‑quality partnership activity across events, campaigns, sponsorships, corporate donations and fundraising initiatives.

· Coordinate logistics, planning and activation for employee fundraising activities, working closely with the Events & Community team to maximise partner participation and income.

· Assist with shaping proposals, stewardship reports, presentations and corporate‑specific content that demonstrate impact and inspire continued support.

Cross‑Team Collaboration

· Work hand‑in‑hand with colleagues across PCR to build cohesive supporter journeys and integrated cultivation opportunities.

· Support the development of bespoke fundraising assets, employee engagement materials and corporate‑specific supporter journeys.

· Identify potential high‑value prospects within existing public fundraising audiences and internal networks, ensuring warm leads are effectively stewarded.

Corporate Patient Representatives Programme

· Provide coordination and administrative support for PCR’s growing Corporate Patient Representatives programme – including scheduling, logistics, recruitment, and feedback gathering.

· Ensure high‑quality governance, tracking and stewardship of Patient Reps to strengthen engagement and enable expansion of the programme.

Content Development & Insight Gathering

· Develop new corporate‑focused case studies and materials, including themes such as workplace health, EDI resource groups, “men’s health in business” and partner‑specific stories.

· Gather insights from existing and prospective partners to inform product development, partnership offers, event design and stewardship improvements.

Representing PCR

· Represent the Partnerships Team at corporate meetings, stewarding events, industry networking sessions and cultivation opportunities.

· Help amplify PCR’s mission and vision, contributing to the wider strategy of positioning PCR as a compelling and values‑aligned corporate partner.

Skills and Competencies

Our ideal candidate would have the following:

Essential criteria

Experience

· Experience working in corporate fundraising, relationship development, partnerships or supporter engagement.

· Experience researching and assessing prospects and new business opportunities

· Demonstrated experience in building relationships internally and with external stakeholders, with the confidence to engage new prospects and nurture established contacts.

· Experience coordinating events, campaigns or employee fundraising activities (desirable).

· Experience supporting the development pitches, proposals or persuasive written materials.

· Experience working cross‑functionally – ideally with fundraising, marketing, research and/or programme delivery teams.

· Confident using CRM systems and maintaining accurate, organised records of pipeline activity.

· Confident using Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

· Willingness and ability to undertake UK travel for meetings, events and cultivation.

Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to build rapport quickly and adapt messaging for different stakeholders and audiences.

· Confident working independently, using initiative to research areas of work and proactively identify solutions.

· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Creative problem‑solver, able to identify opportunities and think strategically about partnership value.

· Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Behaviours

· Purpose driven, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent experiences for corporate partners and supporters.

· Curious, proactive and solution-orientated, with the confidence to take initiative.

· Values‑led and aligned with PCR’s mission to improve outcomes for people with prostate cancer.

· Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with shifting priorities and emerging opportunities.

· Able to work independently and as part of a team.

· Willingness to attend events that occasionally may be outside of typical working hours

Other

· This role requires in-person meetings and attendance at our office in central London. Candidates must be willing to travel into London and attend regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

· Understanding of the challenges facing people affected by prostate cancer in the UK.

· Experience working for a small charity or public sector organisation, in particular health or life sciences.

· Ability to use AI tools such as CoPilot to support the initial stages of ideas or concept development.

· Experience supporting finance processes such as tracking and reporting income and raising invoices.

· Understanding of GDPR and UK fundraising regulations.

· Ability to identify and escalate risks, while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

How To Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.

There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online taking place w/c 8th and 15th June 2026, and the second will be in-person at our offices in London 1st July 2026.

For more information about the role, please contact us via email (details provided in the full job spec attached).

For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Lambeth. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary (T&Cs apply)
• Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

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.

LSFRC is an accommodation-based service, set across Lambeth including hub sites situated in Brixton and West Norwood. The service provides care and support to over 60 customers living with enduring long term mental health. We also provide a service for two short-term post hospital discharge schemes for customers, who need support following hospital admission. The role of our Support Worker plays a crucial role in fulfilling our customers' expectations, making a positive difference and where appropriate supporting customers to step down to a lower level of support.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

• Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by Management staff
• Meet customers regularly for support sessions, providing emotional and practical support
• Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
• Develop support plans with customers to identify their goals, ensuring a person centred approach, enabling the customer to establish positive change
• Support customers to take care of their living environment, providing emotional and
• practical support to ensure customers enjoy a high-quality accommodation

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, join in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Approachable and open to others
• Enjoy working as part of a group or team

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Good Listening and Communication skills
• Good organisational skills § Ability to learn and develop within your role

About us:

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

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.

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 supporting the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they're in need to recruit a new Corporate Partnerships Executive. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in securing trust and foundation income that will help this Charity provide lifelong support to those who serve and those who have served, in the British Army.

Corporate Partnerships Executive

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week

Hybrid working/London (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

£38,399 per annum

As Corporate Partnerships Executive, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver the successful Corporate Fundraising programme. With a compelling proposition, a nationwide network of colleagues, and an award-winning events programme, this charity is well placed to secure significant support from organisations that care about the Army family and this role is integral to making that happen.

Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and the wider High Value Relationships team, you’ll support the process of expanding the charity’s corporate support through effective prospecting, building strong relationships with supporters, and creating engaging content and stewardship materials that showcase the charity's impact. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team and contribute to a key growth area of the charity’s fundraising, including opportunities to work with international organisations and partners.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, an organised and diligent approach, and the confidence to engage professionally with senior stakeholders. This role is particularly suitable for someone with experience of Corporate fundraising, other fundraising experience, or similar, ideally including using research to build pipelines and approaches. You will be someone who is keen to develop their corporate partnerships skillset within a collaborative and encouraging environment.

How to apply:

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman 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.

Job Purpose:

EMERGENCY is an independent, international NGO providing free, high-quality medical and surgical treatment to victims of war, landmines and poverty. At the same time, it promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights.

Since its founding in 1994, EMERGENCY has worked in 21 countries around the world, providing free medical care in accordance with its core principles of equality, quality and social responsibility. We do this in a sustainable way: by building healthcare facilities, training local personnel, and conducting search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea.

As an affiliate, EMERGENCY UK has set out an exciting ambition to build on its success over the last three years. This includes a substantial growth in its income, with a particular focus on high value giving from philanthropists, trusts and other private donors. The aim is to implement the newly developed high value fundraising strategy, with a view to tripling current income levels from this source by securing high five and six figure gifts of both unrestricted and restricted income.

The purpose of the Senior Development Manager is to build and maintain a portfolio of high value donors and prospects through proactive networking, identifying cultivation opportunities and thoughtful stewardship. With a focus range of £100,000 and above, the position will develop long-term, strategic partnerships with existing and potential high value supporters, where relationships and their impact will be measured from both a financial and non-financial perspective. 

The postholder must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate a high degree of lateral thinking within a small but hard-working team.

Main activities:

1) To raise funds in the form of high value gifts (focusing on £100,000 and above) through a variety of methods, including regular face-to-face meetings, attending conferences and participating in other activities by implementing a comprehensive programme to identify, research, cultivate and solicit high value donors who have the potential for significant, multi-year giving.

In this context, the postholder will be required to spend a considerable amount of the working week out of the office travelling and meeting in person with potential donors and their representatives.   

2) To manage and develop meaningful donor relationships, including with existing donors, by utilising a wide range of methods, including stewardship events and networking amongst existing donors and their contacts.

3) To actively participate in the implementation of the current high value fundraising strategy, leading change and adjusting plans based on experience and realistic assessments in order to meet pre-agreed targets. This includes supporting the ongoing development of all aspects of the strategy, such as the case for support, prospect research, donor recognition opportunities and individual donor development plans for high value donors and prospects.

4) To contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team, taking a lead role in the annual planning and reporting process for high value donors, providing regular progress reports against income targets and ensuring high standards of accountability. This also includes ensuring written and electronic records of donors are maintained, in compliance with data protection legislation.

5) To represent, and act as an ambassador, for EMERGENCY UK at external events, promoting its work and values where and when possible.

Person specification:

• Senior level experience working with foundations, corporates, high and ultra-high net worth individuals, leading them from identification to giving annual and multi-year gifts at the high five and six-figure level
• Experience of working independently to identify and cultivate prospects and influencers who have the ability to make personal introductions to high and ultra-high net worth individuals
• Experience in implementing high value giving strategies and annual plans for high and ultra-high net worth individuals, including reporting on targets and KPIs
• Experience of identifying potential high value donors, qualifying prospects and managing/growing a high-level prospect pipeline
• Experience of working with restricted grant funding: submitting proposals, completing monitoring forms and reporting to donors
• Experience of working within the humanitarian and development sector is preferable
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment
• Experience of creating high-quality, high-level donor events and bespoke engagements
• Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM products/fundraising databases

Essential skills:

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Ability to communicate complex themes and subjects in a compelling and engaging way in writing and verbally
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to motivate and engage high value donors and prospects in the work of EMERGENCY
• Strong understanding of restricted grant funding processes, including proposal development, monitoring, and reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of how to use influencers and connectors in the most effective way for the benefit of EMERGENCY UK and the wider organisation
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-moving environment, leading on a wide range of tasks and projects simultaneously
• A strong team player who treats colleagues with respect and courtesy at all times
• Knowledge of tax efficient giving in the UK, current data privacy legislation and other regulatory compliance issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using Salesforce is desirable.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as Centre Leader at our IntoUniversity centre in Kennington. You will have responsibility for running your IntoUniversity centre, including managing your team, planning and delivering the programme, liaising with external stakeholders and meeting  IntoUniversity’s targets for delivery.

A substantial element of this role is delivering our education programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.

The role at a glance

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Application deadline - 9am Monday 8th June 2026

Interview day (in-person) - Monday 15th June 2026

Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)

Centre Leaders are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres

Location

IntoUniversity Kennington

The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day). Periodic travel out of the area is also required e.g. to London, this may include occasional overnight stays. 

Salary

£39,100 per annum (inclusive of £2,700 London contribution)

Annual leave

33 days (inc bank & public holidays) (pro rata for part-time staff) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)

• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm

• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year 

• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 

• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments

• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000

• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances

• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide

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Samaritans is entering an exciting new chapter, focused on transforming how we deliver support to those in greatest need. We’re seeking a Project Officer to support and coordinate activity in our Yorkshire & Humberside pathfinder region.

In this important role you’ll work with the Project Manager to support the implementation of Samaritans’ Future Proofing project plan within your region. You’ll provide regular updates on activity and progress, highlighting risks and issues when needed.

Communication is key to success in this role. You will work closely with volunteers, staff and other stakeholders to successfully deliver the project. You’ll act as a key contact for branches in your region to coordinate their involvement and activity, and work with our internal and external communications teams to support with project updates.

If you’re organised and great at keeping things on track, with a desire to contribute to future of Samaritans’ lifesaving service, then we’d love to hear from you.

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Contract terms:

• £33,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus benefits

• 24-month fixed term contract

• Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

• Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with significant travel round the Yorkshire & Humberside region.

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. It is anticipated that the post holder will be based in the region on average two days per week and the successful candidate should live within close proximity of the Region. In-person meetings will be held in Ewell once to twice a month. See attached regional map.

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​What you'll do:

• Support the development of detailed project plans
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the project plan within your pathfinder region
• Create and maintain up to date project documentation
• Support with communications to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Organise, facilitate and document meetings
• Work closely with volunteers to capture learning

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What you’ll bring:

• ​Experience providing support to projects, ideally within a large-scale transformation programme
• Experience creating and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, risk registers and action trackers
• Confidence engaging and building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong IT skills, with platforms such as Microsoft Office and Zoom
• Formal project management qualifications or training would be advantageous

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For full Job Description and Person Specification click here

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Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.​

Applications close: ​09:00am on Wednesday 27th May 2026

Interviews: w/c 15th June 

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through.

People Partner | 3-Month FTC | Immediate Start

£55,000 per annum
Hybrid working, 3 days per week Tadworth Surrey, 2 days remote
3-Month Fixed Term Contract

I am excited to be working with an amazing children's charity in search of an experienced People Partner to join a busy and values-led organisation on an immediate-start FTC basis.

This role will support senior leaders and managers across a broad range of HR activity, including employee relations, organisational change, talent management, performance support, and people strategy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR partnering support and coaching to managers
• Manage employee relations casework including absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Support organisational change and engagement initiatives
• Contribute to talent development and retention activities
• Assist with HR systems, reporting, and process improvements
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant and up to date

About You

• Proven experience in a People Partner, HRBP, or Senior HR role
• Strong ER and stakeholder management experience
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law
• Able to work at pace and hit the ground running
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience preferred

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

Help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide​

Samaritans is entering an exciting new chapter, focused on transforming how we deliver support to those in greatest need. We’re seeking a Project Officer to support and coordinate activity in our South East pathfinder region.

In this important role you’ll work with the Project Manager to support the implementation of Samaritans’ Future Proofing project plan within your region. You’ll provide regular updates on activity and progress, highlighting risks and issues when needed.

Communication is key to success in this role. You will work closely with volunteers, staff and other stakeholders to successfully deliver the project. You’ll act as a key contact for branches in your region to coordinate their involvement and activity, and work with our internal and external communications teams to support with project updates.

If you’re organised and great at keeping things on track, with a desire to contribute to future of Samaritans’ lifesaving service, then we’d love to hear from you.

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Contract terms:

• £33,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus benefits

• 24-month fixed term contract

• Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

• Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with significant travel round the South East region.

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. It is anticipated that the post holder will be based in the region on average two days per week and the successful candidate should live within close proximity of the Region. In-person meetings will be held in Ewell once to twice a month. See attached regional map.

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​What you'll do:

• Support the development of detailed project plans
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the project plan within your pathfinder region
• Create and maintain up to date project documentation
• Support with communications to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Organise, facilitate and document meetings
• Work closely with volunteers to capture learning

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What you’ll bring:

• ​Experience providing support to projects, ideally within a large-scale transformation programme
• Experience creating and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, risk registers and action trackers
• Confidence engaging and building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong IT skills, with platforms such as Microsoft Office and Zoom
• Formal project management qualifications or training would be advantageous​

For full Job Description and Person Specification click here

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Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.​

Applications close: ​09:00am on Thursday 28th May

Interviews: w/c 8th June​

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through.