Advice services manager jobs

IGVA, Southwark, SE London

Salary: £30,248.40 FTE, rising with experience

Location: Southwark

Hours: 35hrs/week. Jobholders work with colleagues to cover core service hours of 8:00 am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Be part of something new. Be a voice. Build change.

We are recruiting motivated, value-driven advocates to join a new, innovative community-based Gender-Based Abuse service in Southwark. This is not a traditional domestic abuse role, you will support people of all genders affected by gender-based abuse and help shape a service built around prevention, creativity, and community voice. The ethos of the service is to ensure that we are front facing and out in the community to meet clients in spaces that are safe and accessible, as well as our offices.

The Role

You will work directly with people in community settings, carrying out risk and needs assessments, creating safety plans, and using trauma-informed and coaching approaches. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, dynamic team working in new and flexible ways.

The role will have a strong focus on working with individuals impacted by sexual abuse and VAWG. As this is a community-based role, candidates will need to be flexible, confident working across different settings, and have an engaging and approachable personality.

Southwark is one of London’s most vibrant and culturally diverse boroughs. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference, build partnerships and support people affected by gender-based abuse, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We’re looking for people who are:

· Confident, reliable, and proactive

· Creative, solutions-focused, and adaptable

· Strong at building rapport

· Comfortable engaging with young people and diverse communities

· Flexible in their approach and passionate about working within community settings

· Comfortable delivering presentations, training and awareness sessions

· Skilled at building relationships with people from diverse communities

Experience in VAWG, domestic abuse, sexual violence, safeguarding, or working with young people is helpful, but your mindset, values, and reliability matter most. Full training and support will be provided.

If you want purpose, challenge, and the chance to help build something new, this role is for you.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please follow the link to our site. You will need to:

1 – Download a copy of our standard application form.

2 – Return a completed copy to the address on the form.

3 – Include a covering letter up to 2 pages long, explaining how you meet the Person Specification for the role.

A job description and person specification for the IGVA role is also available.

Deadline for applications is midnight, Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

Interviews will be held in the week of 7th September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short-written test on the day of interview.

Bede works with children and adults at risk of harm, and we have Safer Recruitment policies and procedures in place to ensure that they are protected from abuse. These roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This post is open to women only as this is considered to be a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act (2010).

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our small, friendly and dedicated team to lead ILPA’s content and communications work. The successful candidate will be working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver a high-quality service to our passionate and committed members, and producing and disseminating ILPA’s internal and external communications through all available channels. This position would suit a self-motivated individual who is committed to our charitable objectives, and wants to help further them by: developing and executing our content and communications strategy; managing and improving our website; editing our weekly update to members; maintaining our crucial online archive of updates, documents, and data; and developing and executing our media strategy. 

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Salary: £37,000-£42,000 per year, based on experience

Location: Hybrid (London 1 day per week; remote)

Application Deadline: 9.00am, Monday 24 August 2026

Application:

Please submit a completed application form highlighting why you are applying for this position and how you meet the personal specification, providing examples where applicable. Please return this by 9:00 am, Monday 24 August 2026, along with a completed equalities monitoring form. Please find these forms and the email address for submission on our website (linked).

Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Interviews (Hybrid):

Week commencing 1 September 2026. Please notify us in your application if we need to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate you at the interview.

About the team:

We are a small, committed and expert team of 12 professionals in the legal, grant-funding, training, membership and communications spheres.

About the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is a professional association and registered charity, the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA currently has approximately 4500 individual member contacts.

Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, and 42 years on, stronger than ever, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members.

Our vision is a fair and effective immigration system that respects human rights and the rule of law. We realise this by empowering members to provide the best possible advice and support for migrants and collaboratively working to improve law, policy and practice.

ILPA is represented on numerous Government, official and non-Governmental advisory groups and regularly provides high-level evidence to Parliamentary and official enquiries. ILPA is at the forefront of engagement with the Home Office, NGOs and other Government departments.

To our members, ILPA is a community where they come to share knowledge, keep up to date with changes and receive high-quality training to enable them to practise effectively. Members also rely on ILPA to be their voice in seeking change for the better to immigration, asylum and nationality law and practice. This we do through the work of our expert legal team, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders, and drawing on the experiences and expertise of our members.  

ILPA is an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that the legal and charitable sector can be less accessible to people from minoritised or racialised communities and lower socio-economic backgrounds, and we are committed to unsettling the status quo. In this role you will wear many hats and we recognise that the successful candidate may not have all the skills and experience listed in the personal specification. We welcome applications from you if you can see yourself in this role and have an appetite to gain new skills, knowledge and experience. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have lived experience of the UK immigration system

Job Description

Content

• Manage co-ordination and production of weekly ILPA Members’ update email
• Liaise with the Editorial Advisory Board and legal policy team to commission blogs and content
• Edit material in line with guidelines, arranging for peer reviews where necessary, ensuring that all material is accurate, appropriate, brand consistent and suitable for publication; uploading content to the ILPA website through the CMS
• Manage production of the Annual Report
• Liaise with Bloomsbury, ILPA’s publisher, to ensure that the ILPA journal content is disseminated as widely as possible
• Track impact and success of content through relevant analytics to inform content strategy
• Track and monitor publications aimed at immigration practitioners to inform content strategy
• Work with colleagues and members to develop a content strategy that best supports members’ information needs

Communications

• Manage the ILPA website (including the members-only area), editing and uploading new information and resources, and maintaining the online archive
• Liaise with ILPA’s external website support team to ensure developments are undertaken efficiently 
• Manage ILPA’s social media channels (currently LinkedIn and BlueSky) 
• Respond to journalists’ enquiries, including arranging for media quotes and interviews, in collaboration with the Chief Executive and the Director of Policy and Advocacy
• Together with the Chief Executive and the Director of Policy and Advocacy, develop and implement ILPA’s external communications strategy
• Work with the Chief Executive to upgrade the ILPA website to improve user experience
• Support and assist with grant funding applications.

Person specification

Essential skills, experience and qualities

• Experience of content commissioning and editorial management
• Experience of developing content strategies, including producing content with a user-centric focus (i.e. experience producing user data, conducting user research and translating it into useful content) 
• Excellent digital publishing skills (including CMS management and UX design) 
• Excellent attention to detail, including proven copy-editing and proofreading skills, and ability to communicate complex legal and technical information orally and in writing 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in busy cross functional teams and positively communicate with a wide range of people in a professional setting, including demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations 
• Experience of working with journalists and the media
• Experience of managing professional social media accounts
• Excellent planning, coordination, organisational and time management skills, including the ability to take a proactive approach to independent working, managing workstreams effectively, and the confidence to take responsibility for tasks and decisions, while also being an excellent, collaborative team member 
• Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law
• Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity  and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles 
• Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging and collaborating with your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth and celebrating success 

Desirable skills, experience and qualities

• Experience of working with professional authors
• A digital publishing or copywriting qualification 
• Experience of using WordPress, Salesforce and Campaign Monitor
• Experience of running campaigns/devising communications strategies
• Experience of working in the immigration, asylum and nationality law sector in the UK 
• Experience of working within a charitable, membership or professional organisation 
• An interest in and/or understanding of the immigration, asylum and nationality law sector in the UK
• Lived experience of the UK immigration system 
• Experience with preparing and submitting grant funding applications.

Document Date 30 July 2026

To apply: please complete an ILPA application form and equalities monitoring form in an editable format and return them by 9am on Monday 24 August 2026. Please find these forms and the email address for submission on our website (linked).

Applications from individuals only – no agencies. Please do not use artificial intelligence in completing your application.

Salary: £43,000 per annum

Permanent Contract

Full time 40 hours per week

Shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Location: South West London, Balham

We have a fantastic development opportunity to join our Children’s Homes in South West London. We are looking for candidates with the aspiration to develop their careers with us and become Registered Managers through our Leadership Passport and Management Training offer.

Starting salary of £43,000 as Deputy Manager, and up to £65,000 as Registered Manager.

We are proud that 80% of our Registered Managers are internal promotions. Take your career to next level with our comprehensive in-house training and funded Level 5 qualifications.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

Please visit our website to check out our staff stories to see how you can develop your career with us

The successful candidate will have:

• Two years’ recent experience of working with children/young people who are at risk in a residential or community based setting.
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent; and a commitment to complete Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management in residential care within 2 years of starting.
• Ability to develop appropriate one-to-one relationships with young people and employ mentoring skills that empower young people to achieve their goals.
• Numeracy skills to manage budgets efficiently and contribute to the budgetary process.
• An understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
• Awareness of issues facing young people such as bullying, gangs and exploitation and how these impact on behaviour.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays and undertake sleep-ins.
• Ability and willingness to be part of an on call rota overseeing multiple Homes.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by a Registered Manager, Team Leaders, and the team of residential staff.

Key aspect of the role:

• To assist the manager in safeguarding and ensuring every child and young person receives high quality care as measured by Ofsted in the social care common inspection framework.
• To assist the manager in the management of the home, including the staff, external relationships, the budget, the resources and fabric of the building.

In return we offer:

• Starting salary of £43,000 per annum.
• Real opportunities to develop your career and become a Registered Manager.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website. CV’s will not be accepted.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website.

This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.

It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced People & Culture Generalist to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CIPD-qualified HR professional who enjoys employee relations work and wants to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven Charity.

You'll provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across the charity, leading on a range of employee relations matters and helping to ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant people practices.

Working closely with the Employee Relations Specialist, you'll take ownership of day-to-day case management, enabling the wider People & Culture team to focus on strategic projects and organisational development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a range of employee relations cases including:
  • Investigations
  • Disciplinary processes
  • Grievances
  • Performance management
  • Probation reviews
  • Conduct issues
  • Informal employee concerns
  • Restructure consultations

• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
• Support with the HR inbox and respond to manager and employee ER queries.
• Support payroll administration through accurate and timely submission of employee changes.
• Assist with organisational change activities, policy reviews and HR improvement projects.
• Coordinate training activity and support compliance with mandatory learning requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR records and case documentation.

About You

You will be a confident and pragmatic HR professional who is comfortable managing a varied caseload and building trusted relationships with managers at all levels and is able to prioritise accordingly.

Essential requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in a generalist HR and ER role.
• Strong employee relations case management experience.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising when to seek support.

Desirable:

• Experience within the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes.

What We're Looking For

You'll be:

• Empathetic and approachable.
• Fair and solutions-focused.
• Organised and resilient.
• Confident in advising managers and handling sensitive situations.
• Committed to inclusion, wellbeing and positive employee experiences.
• Passionate about making a difference through your work.

Why Join Catalyst?

• Hybrid working
• Flexible part-time hours
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected Surrey charity
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Meaningful work that contributes to improving lives across local communities

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. A history of drug, alcohol or criminality issues will not automatically exclude applicants from consideration.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Contract type: 12 months fixed term, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £41,325 per year with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you. 

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future. 

About WaterAid 

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen. 

About the team 

The Corporate Partnerships Team harnesses the power of the private sector through strategic relationships that raise much needed funds for WaterAid’s life-changing work.   

About the role 

As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will manage new and existing corporate partnerships and our payroll giving scheme to foster powerful partnerships that drive sustainable change. 

In this role, you will: 

• Proactively manage new and existing corporate partners, ensuring that each partner is appropriately supported and is reaching its full potential. 
• Manage WaterAid’s Payroll Giving scheme including managing relationships with Professional Fundraising Organisations and Payroll Giving Agencies.   
• Monitor partner-funded programme KPIs and budgets and ensure high quality reporting.   
• Work with and make presentations to a range of contact types within our corporate partners. 
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding. 

Requirements

To be successful, you will need: 

• Education to degree level or equivalent work experience in relevant areas. 
• A track record of Partnership Management including proven experience of growing and developing partnerships with companies. 
• Experience of writing high quality and engaging proposals and reports for a corporate audience as well as experience of making presentations to senior level contacts and / or large groups of employees. 
• Able to forge effective working relationships with people at all levels inside and outside the organisation and across a range of industries and differing business cultures.  

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have: 

• Knowledge of international development and understanding of overseas development issues.  
• Experience of developing corporate accounts over £100,000.  
• Experience of Payroll Giving scheme. 

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 UK time on 10 August. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 17 August. 

How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? 

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. 

Pre‑employment screening 

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre‑employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK‑based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.  

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.  

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change! 

We are looking for a Community Support Coordinator, who will lead and develop a team of Volunteers, helping to deliver safe, inclusive and person-centred support.

You will work closely with health and social care professionals, MDT’s, local partners and volunteers to connect people affected by MND with the information, services and support they need. 

At the Motor Neurone Disease Association, we work to improve care, support and quality of life for people affected by MND. As a Community Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring our support reaches people when they need it most. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, recruit, develop and support a team of Community Support Volunteers.
• Respond to enquiries and referrals, providing information and connecting people with appropriate support.
• Build effective relationships with health and social care professionals, hospices and local partners.
• Support volunteer groups and branches to understand and respond to local needs.
• Facilitate collaboration between volunteers, staff and external stakeholders.
• Promote safe and inclusive services, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and organisational policies.
• Work with regional colleagues to support awareness, fundraising and campaigning activities.
• Monitor activity, maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
• Identify gaps in local support and contribute to improvements in services.
• Encourage effective communication and engagement across the volunteer network 

About You 

• Experience leading, managing or coordinating volunteers or volunteer-led services. 
• Understanding of care and support services within the statutory, voluntary or private sectors. 
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and supporting people at risk of harm. 
• Strong communication, relationship-building and presentation skills. 
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the region 
• Experience supporting people and assessing needs using a person-centred approach. 
• Ability to build partnerships and influence a wide range of stakeholders. 
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and make decisions independently. 
• Good IT skills and confidence using a range of digital systems. 

This is a home-based role with frequent travel across Northern Ireland 

Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack. 

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements. 

What We Offer 

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays 
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies 
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video 
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines 
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave) 
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping 
• Enhanced pension scheme 
• Opportunities for training and personal development 

About Us 

MotorNeuroneDisease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes awayindependenceand it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.Wefundground-breaking research. We campaign for better care.We’rehere for everyone who needs us. Because with MND,every daymatters.

For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service Leavers, Veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity's values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative.

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Brief role description

The young people programme supports young people from Forces families aged 16 to 24, particularly those who are disadvantaged, affected by mobility, at risk of becoming NEET or who have Special Educational Needs (SEN). The programme aims to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and build skills and confidence. It connects young people with meaningful employment opportunities through a combination of one-to-one mentoring and employment support, group workshops, employer events, digital training, work experience and apprenticeships. 

As part of a small team, the Education and Skills Liaison will lead on engaging, developing and managing relationships with schools, youth and community groups, military charities, the MOD Education Team, the SCiP Alliance, Families Federations, HIVE and other key stakeholders to advocate for children and young people from Forces families. 

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Who we're looking for

We are looking for someone with a background in education and/or experience supporting young people to overcome challenges. You will have experience in a customer-focused environment and a track record of delivering to SLAs. You will also be a strong collaborator and team player, with demonstrable influencing skills and coaching or mentoring experience. 

You will be a self-starter with confidence to use your own initiative and a passion for supporting the Armed Forces community. You will have an understanding of the challenges faced by forces families in finding appropriate and sustainable employment. In addition, you will have strong operational and administrative skills, knowledge of GDPR and experience using CRMs. 

The ideal candidate will have lived experience of the Armed Forces lifestyle, a background in secondary or further education and a NVQ Level 6 in Advice, Information and Guidance. 

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This position is remote; however, candidates must be based in Hampshire to support local engagement activities and demonstrate knowledge of regional authorities and organisations. 

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This is a fixed-term position for 12 months. The contract end date will be confirmed at the offer stage. 

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

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Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description. 

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What's in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Wednesday, 19 August 2026.

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Do you have questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity. 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. 

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#LI-DNI

Are you looking for a varied HR role where you can make a real difference?

TSSA is a trade union representing more than 17,000 people across the transport and travel sector. We're looking for an HR Advisor to join our small and supportive team, helping to deliver a high-quality HR service across the organisation.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you'll provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees, help manage employee relations matters, maintain HR systems and records, support payroll and benefits administration, and contribute to HR projects and policy development.

We're looking for someone with generalist HR experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an interest in our values and mission are essential.

Location: Liverpool Street, London (minimum three days per week in the office)
Closing Date: 10.00 am, Monday 17 August
Interviews: Thursday 3 September

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.

TSSA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

 

Job Title: People Coordinator
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid, 2/3 days working from home)
Reports to: People Manager

THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.

James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.

James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are excited to offer a new opportunity to join a growing charity as a People Coordinator in our expanding Finance and Resources Directorate. As a People Coordinator, you will work closely with the People Manager and wider team to place our people, culture and values at the core of James’ Place, acting as a trusted and compassionate first point of contact for staff and managers.

You will provide advice and administrative support that enables fair, consistent and legally compliant HR practices, whilst ensuring every interaction is handled with sensitivity, professionalism and respect. From maintaining accurate records and supporting employee relations to coordinating recruitment, onboarding and training, your work will help create a seamless and supportive employee experience grounded in integrity, collaboration and care.

Beyond process, this role is central to fostering an inclusive, people-first culture where wellbeing, engagement and development are prioritised. You will contribute to meaningful charity-wide diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, support managers to build capability, and help ensure colleagues feel valued and empowered to deliver life-changing outcomes for men in suicidal crisis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Advice and Administration

• Act as a first point of contact for managers and staff, providing general HR advice and guidance
• Manage a central HR email inbox, responding to both internal and external queries in a timely, professional and sensitive manner, always maintaining privacy and confidentiality
• Preparation of letters, contracts, job offers, and other HR administration, with oversight from the People Manager
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to ensure variations in contracts and payroll changes are communicated effectively
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation using our HR portal, monitoring staff professional registrations, certifications, and training requirements
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulations and statutory requirements, promoting fair and ethical workplace practices
• Monitor general HR trends, identify patterns and produce reports as required

Employee Relations (ER)

• Provide ER support, advice and guidance to managers
• Escalate unresolved or complex ER queries to the People Manager as appropriate
• Monitor ER trends, identify patterns and produce reports for the People Manager and senior leaders as required
• Conduct ER case administration including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and producing reports

Employee Lifecycle

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, including pre-employment checks, including references, DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and professional registrations
• Act as a superuser for our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to coordinate recruitment and selection processes
• Coordinate the leavers process including issuing acknowledgements and letters, arranging exit interviews and other exiting administration duties

Learning, Development and Training

• Maintain training records, tracking completion, certification, and expirations
• Ensure mandatory training is assigned during the onboarding process, completed and recorded, extracting regular reports for managers
• Support managers in training coordination including scheduling, managing attendance, supporting evaluation and reporting on impact

People, Culture and Values

• Contribute to an inclusive, people-first culture, strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, development pathways and wellbeing so that our people can deliver the best outcomes for men in suicidal crisis
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives and other HR projects, in collaboration with the People Manager, and report on their results
• Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration, Respect and Hope through all aspects of work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role is ideal for an individual with generalist HR experience, an understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment law, and a genuine passion for supporting others. You will have excellent communication, organisation and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

You will demonstrate a genuine commitment to creating a positive, inclusive employee experience, embody the James’ Place values in all that you do, and actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, confident in handling sensitive information, and capable of extracting and reporting on data to support informed decision-making, with strong IT proficiency across workplace systems.

Essential
Qualifications and Memberships

• CIPD Level 3 / Foundation Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in a generalist HR (or related) role
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent organisational, administrative and attention to details skills
• Ability to covey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to record, capture and interpret data to inform evidence-based decision making
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
• Competency with current office technology including MS Teams, Microsoft 365 applications, and emails and calendars
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Values

• Genuine passion for creating a positive, supportive and inclusive employee experience
• Ability to engage and act in accordance with organisational values and professional behaviours
• Ability to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed

Desirable

• Experience of working in the third sector, therapeutic environments or health-based settings
• Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention

WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Death in service insurance scheme
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period

APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the three competency-based questions. We recommend for you to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method as a way of clearly and concisely outlining your skills, knowledge and experience.

Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.

Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August, 9am
Interviews are expected to be held Tuesday 8th September.

Next Steps
If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you by email following the closing date to invite you to an in-person interview with up to three members of the James’ Place team. You will be able to choose a convenient interview slot using our self-service scheduling system.

The interview will be competency-based, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the role requirements outlined in the person specification.

If your application is not shortlisted, we will contact you by email within two weeks of the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application. We encourage you to register for future job alerts here, so we can keep you informed about other opportunities at James’ Place that may be of interest to you.

Support
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected].

James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.

Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.

REF-230164

Job Title:

Victim Support Casework Team Lead 

Salary:

Actual salary is £27,200 per year (FTE £34,000). 

Contract/Hours:

Permanent. 4 days per week / 0.8 FTE. The normal working week is 30 hours.

Annual Leave:

FTE annual leave entitlement is 23 days pro rata plus public and bank holidays. 

Location:

NUM delivers its services UK-wide through a combination of digital resources, remote services and in-person hubs. Staff work on a hybrid basis, with the balance of home and location-based working depending on business needs. This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel possible for meetings, events, and outreach. If you are based in one of our hubs, Glasgow, Manchester or London then this is desirable.

About NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is a UK-wide charity which delivers a holistic safety, wellbeing and economic support model for sex workers, combining digital harm prevention, specialist casework, mental health support and pathways to economic stability. Activities are delivered UK-wide via a digital platform, remote services, and in-person hubs. We run a wellbeing drop-in service in Glasgow and other in-person services and events in Manchester and London. We have developed Vocational Support Services for those exploring careers both in and outside of sex industries and we run a Racial Justice project and Youth Justice project that makes visible the lived experiences of harm among racialised and young (18-25) sex workers towards systems change. 

NUM values those with lived experience in sex industries and work with them to shape services and responses, conduct research, develop education packages, and participate in policy advocacy to change the conditions that lead to survival sex work, gain rights and recognition, and improve the safety of UK-based sex workers. 

Background and Responsibilities:

The casework team is at the heart of NUM. We provide vital support from assistance through the criminal justice journey to essential emergency financial support. We are looking for a Casework Team Lead to lead our casework team. If you are driven, have a keen eye for detail, can effectively motivate others in a demanding and emotive area of work with the ability to support people in an empathetic and trauma informed way then this could be the role for you. 

This role will specifically focus on the day-to-day running of the casework team alongside carrying your own caseload. The work involves utilising and monitoring our digital platform and CMS maintaining and monitoring the documentation of cases and coordinating responses to ensure sex workers received the high standard of support they deserve, to prevent and recover from violence as well as seek justice and recourse. The Victim Support Casework Team Lead is responsible for maintaining high standards for all digital, individualised and in-person support provided by the casework team. All responsibilities can be grouped under five umbrella categories. The successful candidate will evidence suitability for the role based on the strength areas below:

1) Management: Manage the operations and administration associated with victim and vocational support casework. 

2) Leadership: Lead and motivate the team of national case workers towards service excellence. The best leaders can also be led. The successful candidate will value the lived and learned experiences on the casework team and ensure that everyone works to their strengths and strives for the best outcomes for sex workers. 

3) High Standards: Support good performance and quality outcomes for sex workers.

4) Creative and Innovative: Ability to strategise and problem-solve. Sex workers experience forms of violence before and after accessing support. At NUM, our principle of 'Sex Workers First' means that we work with them to achieve the outcomes that they desire. Sex workers are in control of their healing and recovery, and it will be the successful candidate's job to ensure that lives are improved as a result of contact with NUM. 

5) Well-being Focused: Provide care for the health, safety and welfare of the case work team and the sex workers we serve. 

Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to the following.

• Managing your own caseload, providing individualised support to sex workers alongside your leadership role ensuring that sex workers are put at the forefront of all services offered. Maintaining our high standard of support.

• Continued monitoring and development of the NUM platform backend functions to find efficiencies and boost productivity. Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on new policies and service priorities, new platforms/ procedures, and new innovations or services. 

• Problem-solving to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the casework team eg, managing resource and rota’s including leave and absences, delegation of task where appropriate to the casework team.

• Audit overview and quarterly reporting to Operations Manager with responsibility for data management and the production of case studies. 

• External communications with practitioners to ensure best practice of utilising NUM service, promoting NUM membership where possible and attending external meetings as a NUM representative where required. 

• Host or contribute to the ongoing meetings of the National ISVA/SWISVA forum and continue to foster useful and productive spaces for SWISVAs (specialist sex work ISVA’s) throughout the UK to share experiences, insights towards delivering quality support services to sex workers with maintaining high service standards and prioritising self-care. 

• Deliver weekly operations meetings, keep them short and concise to discuss operational updates NUM wide/internal. Analyse statistics and case work trends and discuss any issues or take aways with the Operations Manager to inform Casework Team strategy.

• Communicate and collaborate with other work streams and projects at NUM. Contribute to organisational priorities and support initiatives that strengthen National Ugly Mugs’ overall impact. 

• Lead 1-2-1 check-ins and appraisals with staff, acknowledging individual and team success in appropriate ways, motivating the team and resolving conflict and managing team dynamics (with support where needed).

• Onboard and train new members of the casework team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable casework skills, with experience in delivering advice, information, emotional and practical support and advocacy in partnership with health, wellbeing and criminal justice outcomes for individuals who may have experienced traumatic events.

• Experience managing a team, providing line management support, and managing rotas and team resources.

• An understanding of coordination responsibilities and the requirements of middle management in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

• Qualified ISVA or relevant casework support experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with multiple partners on complex cases.

• Excellent administrative and organisation skills, able to manage both your own and other people’s workloads effectively.

• An understanding of Equal Opportunities, the diversity of sex workers and the impact of criminalisation, stigma, and marginalisation on sex workers and a team comprising those with lived experience.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to deliver training, guidance, advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders to promote best practice in relation to supporting sex workers when they’re victims of crime.

• Experience of using online communication tools, CMS (Oasis), google workspace, MS suite, slack and other digital platforms to maximise efficiency and productivity of your own casework and that of the casework team. 

• Experience of dealing with internal and external complaints and having difficult conversations.

• Strong empathic and active listening skills.

• Willingness to undertake continued professional development. 

Desirable:

• Experience of the sex work community.

• Experience completing detailed reports on workstream productivity, both statistically and in written form.

• The ability to understand local, regional and national policy and evidence-based research in relation to community safety, health and social inclusion.

• Ability in languages other than English is beneficial but not required. 

If you are passionate about NUM’s mission to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers’ we would love for you to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications close on 13th August 2026 at 11:30pm BST. We encourage applicants to apply before the deadline as interviews may be held on a rolling basis. You can apply via Charity Jobs or by emailing admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with your name and ‘Victim Support Casework Team Lead’ in the subject line. 

Please include a CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) describing your suitability for the role. The cover letter should address the points in the ‘Personal Specification’ section of this posting. 

NUM is a diverse team committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace, and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with disabilities. If you have any access requirements related to applying, please contact admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org.

We understand that everyone’s experience is different and encourage applications from those who may not meet all of the person specifications. If you’re passionate about equality, economic empowerment, and ending violence against sex workers, we want to hear from you.

Interviews are planned to take place remotely on week starting August 17th. We will let you know by August 18th if you have been selected for an interview. Please note that due to the high number of applications expected for this role if you do not hear back from NUM by the August 18th unfortunately your application has not been successful. We are not able to provide feedback on your application at the application stage.

Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action

is recruiting

Solihull VCFSE Community Integrator

37 hours per week

£32,960 per annum

Fixed term contract for 24 months

Hybrid - CAVA office/Home, with ability to travel across Solihull

Help Shape Healthier, Stronger Communities in Solihull

Are you passionate about bringing people together, amplifying community voices, and creating real change at a neighbourhood level?

CAVA is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive VCFSE Community Integrator to play a pivotal role in connecting the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector with local health and wellbeing initiatives across Solihull.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how services are designed and delivered, ensuring communities are at the heart of decision-making. You'll work alongside local partners, residents, volunteers and stakeholders to strengthen community engagement, tackle inequalities and support healthier neighbourhoods.

As our Community Integrator, you'll be the vital link between communities, the VCFSE sector and local health partners. Working as part of Solihull's National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme, you'll help ensure local voices are heard and community-led solutions are embedded into neighbourhood health planning.

You'll lead engagement and co-production activities, build strong partnerships, and help identify and respond to local priorities including:

· Health inequalities

· Frailty and healthy ageing

· Long-term conditions

· End-of-life care

· Emerging neighbourhood priorities

Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, download the Application Pack from our website

No CVs please.

No agencies please

CAVA is an equal opportunities employer -

‘Putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into Practice’

WCAVA is a Registered Charity no. 1123402 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 06531268

We are looking for an HR Officer to join us on a 14-month maternity cover contract as part of our People & Culture function. Key responsibilities are the smooth running of Share’s recruitment and payroll functions, as well as providing basic advice to line managers and staff.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes empowering adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and adults with other support needs to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

Your work will help ensure Share attracts, supports and develops talented staff who are committed to empowering disabled adults. You'll play an important role in delivering excellent HR support, enabling our teams to provide high-quality services for our students. 

Main responsibilities 

• You’ll provide HR support to formal employee relations processes including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence management processes 

• You’ll lead recruitment for new staff including; advertising roles, arranging interviews and conducting pre-employment checks 

• You'll onboard all new starters, ensuring comprehensive inductions and relevant training 

• You’ll deliver staff social events in line with agreed budgets and support the provision and promotion of Share’s staff benefits 

• You’ll ensure collation of monthly payroll submissions, including hours worked, contract changes and new starters 

• You’ll support the scheduling of flexible staff and the assignment of bank workers and source cover for unexpected absences 

Who we’re looking for 

• You'll have experience in HR, ideally with a CIPD level 3 qualification or equivalent

• You’ll have experience working in a mid-sized charity or education sector

• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all 

Why work for us? 

Share is committed to empowering disabled adults. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible. 

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has somethingto offer others, and we build on people'sindividual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees. 

We hold a goldInvestors in Peopleaccreditation, which means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life. 

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you. 

How to apply 

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience. 

Please apply through our website or send us your CV and cover letter answering the following questions: 

1. Please can you tell us what attracted you to this post? What qualities do you believe youpossesswhich will make you successful in this role and why? 

2. What does successful recruitment mean to you, what factors influence the success of a recruitment process, and why? 

3. Share is a fast-paced environment which will often require you to reprioritise your workload. Tell us about your approach to managing your workload, and how you would adapt this to an environment like Share? 

If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please call us. 

Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Full-time Solicitor (£50,000-£60,000)

(Head of Legal Services/Compliance Officer for Legal Practice) | Central London | 40 Hours Per Week

Why this role matters

We are making rights usable in real time for trans communities. As our first full-time, in-house solicitor, you will build and lead our legal function, supervise our casework and set standards that change outcomes case by case and system by system.

What you will lead

· Service build and leadership: Design and run a high-quality legal service. Set procedure, quality checks and file management that get used.

· Supervision and standards: Supervise staff and volunteers. Mentor, review files, sign off advice and keep practice safe and effective.

· Strategic casework: Identify patterns, test lawful routes others overlook, and pursue remedies that unlock access for many, not just one.

· Templates and guidance: Create repeatable tools, model letters and notes that make good practice easier.

· Training: Deliver practical training for staff and volunteers on core areas and updates.

· External relationships: Work with partner firms, Counsel, regulators and support organisations. Refer and co-work where it benefits clients.

· Keeping current: Track legal and regulatory change. Update guidance and workflows promptly.

· Issues and disputes: Handle escalations quickly and proportionately.

You’ll thrive here if you show

· Bold, informed judgement: you check the source, avoid assumptions and make firm, evidence-based decisions.

· Ownership and follow-through: you take responsibility for files, systems and outcomes.

· Entrepreneurial drive: you test new routes and scale what works.

· Planning under pressure: you manage competing demands without losing quality.

· Inclusive practice: you design services that are easier and safer to access.

· Clear communication: you explain rights and risks plainly to clients and partners.

· Team-building and collaboration: you can nurture a capable, committed volunteer cohort.

· Constant learning: you reflect, improve and leave usable tools behind.

What you will bring

· Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE.

· Ready to build strong supervision and people skills.

· Clear, practical legal analysis and sound judgement under time pressure.

· Proven ability to design and co-create procedures that work.

· Excellent written and oral communication.

· Comfortable working independently and in a small, committed team.

Helpful extras

Experience in legal aid, housing, discrimination, domestic abuse, public law or community care; background in clinics or advice settings; understanding of trans rights and the realities clients face.

Practicalities

· Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

· Location: Central London base with sensible hybrid flexibility.

· Salary: £50,000-£60,000.

What We Look For

The Co-founders Mindset

At the Trans Legal Clinic we are building a Trans+ rights revolution; our mission is Trans Liberation. That means access to justice for Trans & Non-binary people everywhere. We deliver work that changes outcomes for people, case by case and system by system. That calls for a particular mindset. We call it the co-founder mindset. Co-founders take the mission personally, set the pace, turn ideas into working services and campaigns, bring others with them, and make change you can point to. Co-founders are entrepreneurial: they spot openings others miss, move decisively, and create momentum. Co-founders build teams, drawing in volunteers who believe in our mission, care deeply about our clients, enjoy working with us, and keep one another going. Co-founders are bold: they are willing to innovate, to be first, and to change the status quo; they check the source, avoid assumptions, solve problems, make firm, collaborative, evidence-based decisions, and take responsibility for results. Co-founders are pioneers. If you want responsibility, pace, and the chance to trailblazer new routes to justice and public impact, this is the place to build your career.

We select candidates based on their performance in 8 areas;

1. Ownership and follow-through

You are a self-starter who owns tasks and takes responsibility without waiting to be asked. You carry your work through to a tangible result. You define the problem, set a course, keep the right people informed, and deliver what you said you would.

2. Bold, informed judgement

You are willing to change accepted practice when the evidence supports it. You check primary sources rather than rely on assumptions, weigh real options and risks, make a clear, evidence-based, collaborative decision, and stand behind it.

3. Entrepreneurial drive

You spot openings other people miss and turn ideas into useful services, processes or campaigns. You move decisively and get others working on the plan alongside you with clear roles and timelines.

4. Planning under pressure

You keep priorities straight when time is tight. You organise people and tasks, set simple checkpoints, communicate early when plans shift and always deliver.

5. Inclusive practice

You strive to make everything you create accessible to others, designing work that is easier for others to take part in, with people who face barriers always in mind. You identify what is getting in the way, make practical changes that remove those barriers, and check the effect with the people involved.

6. Clear communication

You write and speak in plain terms and adjust tone and detail to suit clients, volunteers, partners and the public. You choose the right format for the moment and make it easy for people to act on what you say. You like feedback, don’t get offended and see it as a chance to improve.

7. Team-building and collaboration

You bring people with you and help groups perform well together. You draw in volunteers who believe in the mission and care about our clients, set shared expectations, handle disagreements well, and leave relationships stronger.

8. Constant learning

You improve your own practice and the system around you. You reflect honestly on what worked and what did not, learn quickly, and turn that learning into simple tools or habits that make future work better.

These eight criteria are what we look for. Use them to decide whether this is the right place for you and to shape the examples you share in your application.

Head of Business and Operations at TreeHouse School

Location: TreeHouse School, Woodside Ave, N10 3JA

Salary: £59,000 to £63,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Start date: January 2027 (scope to start earlier)

About TreeHouse School:

TreeHouse School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is an Ofsted Outstanding specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with autism and complex learning needs. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Business & Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in the leadership of the school, ensuring our operational services enable outstanding education and the very best outcomes for our pupils.

Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across the school's business functions, leading operational teams and ensuring the effective delivery of services that support pupils, staff and families.

Your areas of responsibility will include:

• Finance – leading budget planning, financial monitoring, resource allocation, and financial oversight to ensure value for money and support school priorities.
• Property & Facilities – leading the school's estate, health & safety, compliance, and facilities management, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
• Operations & Administration – leading the school's operational support functions, including the Office Manager, reception/front desk, senior administration and wider operations team, ensuring effective systems, processes and service delivery.
• HR & Employee Relations – working alongside Ambitious about Autism's central People Team to support recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, and staff development whilst providing advice and support to managers.
• Strategic Projects – driving operational improvements, developing systems, and supporting the future growth and development of the school.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the strategic direction of the school while leading and developing high-performing operational teams.

Every operational decision ultimately supports our pupils. We are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to enabling autistic children and young people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for somebody who:

• Has strong financial and operational leadership experience.
• Is a strategic and commercially minded leader who can balance operational excellence with long-term planning.
• Is confident leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Can make difficult decisions and have challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Is emotionally intelligent, approachable, and resilient.
• Remains calm under pressure and thinks clearly when faced with unexpected challenges.
• Enjoys improving systems, solving problems, and making a genuine impact.
• Shares our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for autistic children and young people.

Working in a specialist autism school means you'll be part of a fast-paced, varied and incredibly rewarding environment. The role requires someone who is adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable leading in a setting where operational challenges can arise unexpectedly.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an Ofsted Outstanding specialist autism school.
• Join an ambitious, collaborative and values driven leadership team.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of one of the UK's leading specialist education settings.
• Access professional development opportunities through Ambitious about Autism.
• Make a tangible difference to the lives and outcomes of autistic children and young people.

Recruitment Process

The selection process will include a formal interview and a range of work related exercises designed to assess leadership, strategic thinking, and operational expertise.

Closing date for the role: Wednesday 2nd of September at 12am

Shortlisting for the role: Thursday 3rd of September

Outcome of your application: Thursday 3rd/Friday 4th of September

Interview dates: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of September

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.