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Swansea Women’s Aid is seeking an inspiring, courageous and values-led Chief Executive Officer to lead our specialist women-only domestic abuse charity following the retirement of our current Chief Executive Lynne Sanders MBE after more than 40 years of outstanding service. 

Working closely with a well-established Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the charity. You will: 

• Provide clear, strategic and compassionate leadership. 

• Work with Trustees to shape and deliver the charity’s future direction. 

• Ensure strong governance, safeguarding, financial sustainability and compliance. 

• Represent Swansea Women’s Aid as a credible and influential voice for women and children affected by abuse. 

• Identify opportunities for service development, partnership working, fundraising and long-term sustainability. 

About you

You will bring significant senior leadership experience together with: 

• Strong financial and organisational management skills. 

• Understanding of income generation, commissioning and accountability
• Experience of leading people and supporting positive organisational culture. 

• The ability to build trusted relationships and effective partnerships. 

• A genuine commitment to ending violence against women and children. 

Knowledge and experience of the VAWDASV sector, charity governance, commissioning, fundraising and service development would be highly desirable. 

You may not have followed a traditional route into senior charity leadership. We are interested in the skills, experience, values and perspective you can bring to Swansea Women’s Aid and its future. 

Equality and inclusion 

Swansea Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women with the skills, values and lived or professional understanding needed to lead a specialist service. 

This post is open to women only. Swansea Women’s Aid considers that being a woman is an occupational requirement for this post under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Working with farmers, landowners, local residents, businesses, volunteers, conservation partners and Freshwater Habitats Trust colleagues, you’ll build trusted relationships and lead engagement and citizen science across the River Irfon catchment. Your work will help local people take part in an ambitious, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation.

You’ll help drive the scheme by:

· Building and maintaining constructive relationships with farmers, landowners, local residents and businesses

· Planning and running quarterly engagement activities for the farming and landowning community

· Coordinating citizen science projects, including water-quality, invasive non-native plant and endangered wetland plant surveys

· Recruiting, supporting and motivating volunteers to take part in freshwater and wetland conservation

· Helping local people access, enjoy and understand important but often overlooked wetland habitats

· Creating project stories and information for the Freshwater Habitats Trust website, media and wider communications

· Keeping accurate time, volunteer and financial records, and supporting delivery on schedule and within budget

We need someone who brings:

· Experience of working with and motivating community groups and volunteers, including people experiencing economic, health or wellbeing disadvantages

· Confidence communicating nature-conservation ideas to non-specialist audiences

· An interest in freshwater and wetland ecology, ideally with knowledge of freshwater habitat management

· Strong stakeholder, organisational and time-management skills

· A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, ideally at 2:1 level or above, confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and a full current driving licence

· A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with close attention to detail

· Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable; experience of citizen science or GIS would also be an advantage

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Application pack and further details available from our website

Please send the application form as well as your CV

No agencies, please.

Closing date: Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm)

Interviews to be held on 21st and 23rd October 2026

Working with landowners, farmers, volunteers, conservation partners and Freshwater Habitats Trust colleagues, you’ll coordinate high-quality practical work across the River Irfon catchment and help demonstrate a new, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation.

You’ll help drive the scheme by:

· Planning and delivering pond creation, wetland management and river and floodplain restoration

· Coordinating practical conservation work with volunteers, contractors, landowners and partner organisations

· Managing habitat for priority species, particularly Freshwater Pearl Mussel, and developing further species recovery opportunities

· Building trusted relationships with farmers and landowners, including supporting innovative grazing approaches

· Keeping projects, budgets, health and safety requirements, records and reporting on track

We need someone who brings:

· Proven experience in freshwater habitat and/or species conservation management

· Knowledge of freshwater natural history and ecology, with the ability to deliver evidence-based practical work

· Confidence working collaboratively with landowners, volunteers and conservation partners

· Strong project, budget, time-management and organisational skills

· A relevant degree, good IT skills and a full current driving licence

· A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with close attention to detail

· Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Application pack and further details available from our website 

Please send the application form as well as your CV

No agencies, please.

Closing date: Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm)

Interviews to be held on 21st and 23rd October 2026

We are looking for an experienced people manager who has a passion for supporting individuals, families and communities through mental health crises. An exciting role that allows you to help shape the service, you will work to increase reach and drive quality through a strong collaborative approach. A new service in the area, Wigan Crisis Space provides a safe space for those experiencing mental and emotional distress, and suicidal ideation. Forming part of the Greater Manchester VCSE crisis pathway, we are an out-of-hours, non-clinical alternative to A&E for adults to access timely compassionate support from trained recovery workers – the service operates from 3pm to 10pm, 7 days a week.

Salary - £40,300 FTE per annum
Hours – 37 hours per week (full time) including out of hours and weekend management cover, and support on a rota basis.
Contract – Permanent
Location - Wigan Crisis Space, Crompton Street, Wigan, WN1 1YP. Office based and wheelchair accessible.

As the Service Manager, you will have a strong knowledge of the mental health landscape and a strong track record of effective management. You will have responsibility for two Team Leaders as well as overall leadership of the staff team (totalling 8). You will work closely with other service providers, as well as our Operational Manager, to offer first-class support for Wigan residents.

Main responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and management to the staff team to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and appropriate service to adults living within the Borough of Wigan.
• Ensure that the service is integrated, comprehensive and makes a difference to people using it, with clear focus on improving mental and emotional health and wellbeing as well as social outcomes - meaning that people will be healthier, safer, more resilient, and better able to enjoy life’s opportunities.
• Facilitate opportunities for staff, volunteers and people who use the service to contribute to the ongoing development of the Crisis Space by sharing learning, listening and sharing and responding to feedback.
• Create and implement a continuous development plan for the service to ensure it delivers quality support for Wigan residents.
• The Crisis Space is an out of hours service that operates from 3pm – 10pm, 7 days per week. This post will require a minimum of two shifts per month during the week from 2pm to 10pm (on site) and two shifts per month during the weekend from 2pm to 10pm (on site).

Benefits:
• Annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays.
• Up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
• Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions.
• Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
• Investment in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

Closing Date: 9th October 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 22nd October in person.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth to achieve our organisational goals.
This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.

Main purpose of the role:
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by managing a portfolio of key individual relationships and cultivating lapsed and colder prospects to support the long-term health of the Philanthropy portfolio. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up their networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
• We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 27th September 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First round (online, via MS teams): 5th/6th/7th October 2026
Second round (in person, with task): 13th/14th October 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button.

Why The Green House? 

The Green House is the only service providing creative therapies across BNSSG and BANES supporting children, young people, and families who have experienced sexual abuse. Our distinct approach is: 

1. Evidence-based, guided by research and best practices. 
2. Led by the voices of young people and their families. 
3. Centred on, choice and connection. 
4. Focused on the transformational power of the creative arts. 

You will be joining an ambitious team who work tirelessly to improve the lives of children, young people and families who have experienced sexual abuse. 

Purpose of the role

The Family Support Manager sits within the Therapeutic Services Division at The Green House The role is responsible for managing the Family Support Team who offer Initial Meetings to young people/families/professionals, one-to-one Family Support sessions, multi-agency casework, psychoeducational parent groups and, as well as the Pathway Administrators of the therapeutic services. The post holder will work as part of the Management Team, contributing to service development across the organisation in line with The Green House’s strategy. The Family Support Manager will hold Safeguarding Advisor responsibilities within the organisation. The normal place of work is The Green House, Bristol however it may be necessary from time to time to attend meetings and events elsewhere.

Duties and responsibilities

Service Management

1. Recruit, support and line manage the Family Support Practitioners and Pathway Administrators.
2. Act as a Safeguarding Advisor. As the Safeguarding Advisor, you will attend appropriate Safeguarding training relevant to the level of work and role and ensure that you attend annual refresher training. 
3. To act as a member of the Management Team for the organisation to ensure that services are offered at a consistently high standard and the team is effectively managed.
4. Develop and maintain successful professional partnerships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and statutory, private and other voluntary agencies to raise awareness of The Green House and our services.
5. Develop and maintain local relationships to support fundraising activity for The Green House’s service delivery.
6. To manage the relationships in place between The Green House and the External Clinical Supervisors supporting the Family Support Team and Pathway Administrators. Arrange annual meetings with supervisors and manage the annual report process. 
7. To continually review and monitor access to our service provision, identifying ways where this can be developed and innovated whilst keeping true to the fundamental principles, values and mission of the service. 
8. To contribute to all additional pieces of work as outlined by the CEO of the organisation. 
9. Demonstrate The Green House’s values and model leadership qualities.
10. Ensure whole team participation to collect and monitor data in support of service delivery and outcomes evaluation activities for the Family Support Team.
11. Work alongside the Research Manager to produce quarterly and annual reporting on the frontline services.
12. Ensure compliance with GDPR/Data Protection guidelines and The Green House policies relating to data protection, data security and record keeping.
13. To work alongside the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) acting as the Caldicott Guardian.
14. Work with the CEO, Research Manager and Children and Young People (CYP) Therapeutic Manager to develop new funding bids relating to evidence-based interventions and service innovation.

Therapeutic services responsibilities

1. To lead weekly Family Support and Pathway Admin team meetings. Facilitate team discussions around aspects of the Family Support casework with children, young people, families, and other agencies, safeguarding and risk management, reflective practice and provide peer support opportunities.
2. To qualify Requests for Support (referrals) with the CYP Therapeutic Manager.
3. Participate in weekly triage meetings in partnership with the CYP Therapeutic Manager.
4. To manage the day-to-day practice of the Family Support Service, within this sits management and oversight of the Parent Group, one-to-one work and Initial Meetings.
5. To ensure that data, monitoring, outcomes and evaluation gathered as part of the Family Support service are input appropriately into the organisation’s case management system to assist with annual monitoring and reporting processes. To review these processes in partnership with the Research Manager.
6. To lead on development and review of services, processes and documentation associated with the Family Support service.
7. To monitor and manage the Therapeutic Services waiting lists, service delivery and KPIs in partnership with the Management team on a monthly basis.
8. Management of Pre-Trial notes requests, in relation to statutory investigations and our pre-trial work prior to court proceedings.
9. To attend all relevant external meetings with other agencies and professionals as required. 
10. To respond appropriately and in a timely manner to external queries regarding the Family Support service, providing relevant information where required. To develop new relationships and partnerships with appropriate agencies and professionals to assist with the growth and reputation of the service.
11. Manage Subject Access Requests made by children, young people and families in partnership with the Data Protection Officer.

General Responsibilities

• Always adhere to all Charity policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety, Data Protection, Safeguarding and other relevant legislation. To contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation by actively participating in consultation and other initiatives as required. 
• To work autonomously and manage own workload effectively, to ensure targets are met. To assist with basic house-keeping requirements as required.
• To work within the values of The Green House.
• Participate in all required meetings to support the Charity to achieve it aims and objectives.

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key responsibilities and duties of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and the postholder may be required by the Charity to undertake other duties that are commensurate with the level of the role. This job description may be reviewed and updated periodically, in consultation with the postholder, to reflect the evolving requirements of the role and Charity.

Benefits 

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays including whole service Christmas closure which is not deducted from allowance (at the discretion of the Board).
• Other Leave Allowances: Sickness, maternity, and partner (paternity) leave allowances have been implemented to support our staff to live a happy work-life balance. Wellbeing Plans are also available to support staff with physical and mental health needs.
• Flexible Employer: Staff can request flexible working arrangements to accommodate changing circumstances. All flexible working requests are carefully considered and assessed alongside the needs of the charity.
• Whole organisation Professional Development Fund and Policy: Every financial year, a Continuous Professional Development budget is agreed on which is available at request to support continued professional development. TGH also offers some paid study leave for this.

How to Apply 

Please email your CV and supporting documents to us. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September (23:59). Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 6th October.

We understand that candidates may value different formats to communicate their skils and experience, therefore we accept the following formats:

• 2 page cover letter
• 5 minute long video (either sent as a mp4 attachement alongside your CV or a link to an undlisted YouTube video).

Within your cover letter or video, please answer the following question:

Managing a frontline team supporting families affected by sexual abuse can be complex and emotionally demanding. As Therapeutic Manager – Family Support how would you lead, support and empower your team to navigate these challenges, while ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support for families? In your response, please consider how you would embed our values of Hope, Connection, Creativity, Genuine and Action into your leadership approach, particularly during challenging or uncertain times.

There is an optional Equal Opportunities Form included for our internal diversity in recruitment monitoring, which can be sent to us at the same address alongside your application. The form will not be seen by those involved in the recruitment process. Although not mandatory, this monitoring allows us to align recruitment with our overall HR Strategy, and continuously improve on how we attract, recruit, and retain a diverse range of candidates.

We pride ourselves on being a relational organisation. If you would like to speak to someone from The Green House at any point during your application, then please email us to arrange a phone call with a member of our team.

We are the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (known as CPA UK). We are based in the Houses of Parliament and represent the UK Parliament in the Commonwealth. We bring together parliamentarians to share good practice. We strengthen parliamentary democracy.

Peer to peer learning is central to how CPA UK works. We organise meetings and visits in the UK and overseas. Our aim is for UK and Commonwealth parliamentarians and officials to share knowledge and learn from each other. Our members talk about a huge variety of topics. Our key themes are eliminating violence against women and girls, tackling climate change, trade in the Commonwealth and digital transformation.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of the finance function for CPA UK. You will be responsible for financial modelling and analysis, management of finance data and preparation of the accounts in readiness for the annual external audit. You will ensure that internal finance policies are fit for purpose and that internal financial controls are applied. This includes providing guidance and support to colleagues regarding business decisions.

The Finance Manager will operate as a proactive Finance Business Partner, working closely with managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, constructive challenge and support overcoming difficulties and answering questions. The postholder will help inform decision-making, problem-solve, improve organisational performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve the organisation's objectives.

The role provides a compliance function in filing accounts and recording our Executive Committee’s membership correctly with Companies House and The Charity Commission.

The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and a Finance Officer. The Finance Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Executive who is Head of the Business Strategy Team in which the role sits. CPA UK’s annual turnover is around £3M.

Salary: £53,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: Week commencing 12 and 19 October 2026

About CARE

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.

Why work for CARE International UK?

At CARE International UK, we're committed to creating lasting change in the fight against poverty and inequality around the world. Behind that impact is a community of talented, passionate people who bring expertise, collaboration and purpose to everything they do.

We're committed to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute their best. As part of our People & Organisational Development team, you'll have the opportunity to shape how people experience working at CARE, influence organisation-wide initiatives, and help build an environment where individuals and teams can flourish.

This is a chance to use your expertise in a role that combines strategic influence with meaningful, people-centred work, all within an organisation driven by a clear social purpose.

About the role

Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll take the lead on talent management and learning and development initiatives that help colleagues build rewarding careers and reach their full potential. From leadership development and succession planning to career pathways and organisational capability, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring CARE has the talent, skills and leadership needed to achieve its ambitions now and in the future.

You'll develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, support professional growth and contribute to a positive organisational culture. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, you'll help ensure colleagues have the tools, skills and experiences needed to reach their full potential and make their greatest contribution to CARE's mission.

You'll be instrumental in helping the organisation navigate change, strengthen communication and foster a shared sense of direction and purpose. Combining insight, creativity and practical delivery, you'll identify opportunities to improve how we support our people and continuously enhance the experience of our colleagues.

This is a varied and influential role for someone who enjoys building relationships, turning ideas into action and making a visible contribution to organisational success.

About you

You'll be an experienced people professional with a strong track record of delivering talent, learning, engagement and culture initiatives that drive organisational performance and improve employee experience. Combining both a strategic and pragmatic approach, you’ll be able to identify opportunities for improvement and find practical solutions.

Alongside your ability to build strong relationships, you’ll be able to influence and challenge constructively while maintaining credibility and trust. Experience within the charity, international development or wider values-led sector would be highly desirable, as would experience managing external consultants. Above all, you are collaborative, curious and solutions-focused, committed to continuous learning and passionate about creating an environment where people can thrive and do their best work.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.

Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here.

Safeguarding 

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse or sexual harassment or exploitation of people in crisis by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding the communities we work with is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to: 

·   Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we willrequest information from successful applicants’ previous employersabout any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment,or incidents under investigationwhen the applicant left employment.

·  Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We guarantee interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.

We also encourage people from minoritised communities to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

CARE’s EDI Vision Statement

We are guided by the communities we serve and grounded by our values which are: women-centred, inclusive, collaborative and quality. We share power responsibly and transparently, we earn trust and are accountable to each other, and we create supportive spaces for collaboration so that everyone is empowered to share ideas. Equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded in all we do - creating ways for everyone to be heard, respected and to thrive.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,288.27 (£48,863.65  if you are receiving London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension 

Location: Flexible, hybrid. If you are based in London you are required to attend the London office twice a week. If you are based outside of London, you are required to attend the London office once a month. (Please note that travel to the London office is at your own expense)

As our People Partner within the People team you'll work alongside leaders across the organisation to build high-performing, inclusive teams, by developing confident managers and supporting them to make great people decisions. 

You'll join at an important period of development for Frontline, working across a varied portfolio of business partnering activity and People projects as our organisational needs continue to evolve. 

You’ll act as a trusted adviser to managers across the full employee lifecycle, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. Whether supporting organisational change, recruitment, talent, employee relations or wider people projects, you'll bring sound judgement, a coaching style and a pragmatic approach to achieving great outcomes for our people and the organisation.

This is a broad, evolving role that combines business partnering, employee relations, recruitment, talent and organisational improvement. We're looking for a true generalist that enjoys variety, and can role model our organisational culture and values.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering 

• Partner with managers to strengthen leadership capability, support effective decision-making and develop confident people management practices.
• Provide expert, balanced and pragmatic advice on employee relations matters including absence, performance, conduct, grievances, capability and organisational change.
• Advise managers on organisational and contractual change, helping them assess people implications, identify appropriate approaches and navigate consultation and change processes fairly and effectively. 
• Coach and support managers to lead their teams through periods of change and uncertainty, ensuring effective communication and engagement
• Provide proactive coaching, advice and challenge across the employee lifecycle.
• Build manager capability by coaching leaders to identify and address people challenges early, preventing issues from escalating where possible.
• Support managers to build high-performing teams through effective recruitment, performance management, talent development and succession planning. 

Organisational Development

• Lead and contribute to People projects and initiatives in response to organisational priorities, taking ownership from development through to implementation. 
• Support the delivery of our talent and workforce priorities, including performance, development and succession planning. 
• Partner with managers on workforce planning and organisational change, helping teams adapt as organisational needs evolve. 
• Use insight, feedback and data to identify opportunities to strengthen organisational effectiveness and employee experience

People strategy and improvement

• Take ownership for reviewing and improving People policies, guidance and processes.
• Identify themes and trends from business partnering activity and translate these into practical improvements.
• Develop strategies that support effective, inclusive recruitment and retention
• Use insight and data to inform decisions and influence stakeholders
• Take ownership of and contribute to People Team priorities and projects, adapting focus as organisational needs evolve.
• Role model organisational values and act as an ambassador for the People Team

For list of full responsibilities, please see the job pack

A little bit about you

Experience and Knowledge

•  Previous experience operating in a People Partner, Senior HR Adviser role (or similar)
•  Experience of independently advising managers across a broad range of employee relations matters, including complex cases.
•  Experience partnering with managers across recruitment, workforce planning and/or talent management (desirable)
•  Experience of working within a mission-led, or charity context (desirable)
•  Demonstrable experience of using a coaching style with the ability to influence, challenge and build management capability
•  Good knowledge of employment law and best practice with the ability apply policy proportionately whilst balancing organisational risk
• Experience advising and supporting managers through organisational and contractual change, including consultation processes
•  CIPD qualified (desirable)

Characteristics and Skills

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to understand organisational priorities and translate them into practical people solutions.
• Comfortable operating autonomously, exercising professional judgment and taking ownership for outcomes
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritise competing demands effectively
• Able to maintain professionalism and influence constructively.
• Strong understanding of risk and confidence in knowing when to escalate.
• Demonstrates commitment to creating inclusive and high-performing cultures.
• Enjoys variety and is comfortable working in a role where priorities may evolve as the organisation grows.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive pension employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closes from 25 Dec to 1 Jan
• Buy up to five days annual leave a year
• Interest free loan for season ticket
• Personal coaching and mentoring
• Cycle loan scheme
• Deposit loan scheme
• Volunteering days
• Employee assistance programme
• Life Assurance Scheme (x3 salary)

The Executive Director will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership for East London Dance, working in close partnership with the Creative Director & CEO to deliver the organisation’s vision and business plan, strengthening its position as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. The role leads people, culture, finance, governance, risk, operations, fundraising and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable, well-governed and equipped to deliver high-quality artistic and community programmes.

As a senior ambassador, the Executive Director builds strong relationships with funders, partners, trustees and stakeholders, while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and values-led culture. The role creates the conditions for a thriving team, turning creative ambition into organisational reality and supporting East London Dance’s long-term success.

We’re looking for someone who can help turn our ambition into a sustainable, thriving future – building the relationships and the funding that will carry us forward, and doing it alongside a team that already cares deeply about the organisation.

If you’re someone who loves building things, who knows how to bring people and money together, and who wants to help shape what east London’s cultural life looks like for years to come – we’d love to hear from you.

Job requirements:

Must bring substantial senior leadership experience, ideally Director, Deputy CEO or equivalent level, with evidence of strategic planning, organisational growth and performance management. Must have a proven track record in fundraising, business development and income generation, including securing funding, managing funder relationships and identifying new commercial or partnership opportunities; experience leading high-performing teams, managing change and strengthening organisational culture; strong financial acumen, including understanding budgets, balance sheets and financial decision-making; knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and risk management frameworks; experience working with Boards of Trustees. Must demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be confident using Microsoft Suite, and have knowledge of ACE funding and reporting requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides strategic, operational and financial leadership with Creative Director & CEO. The role translates the Business Plan into action, leads staff, freelancers and consultants, and develops an inclusive, high-performing culture. Key responsibilities include workforce planning, recruitment, HR compliance, performance management and staff wellbeing. The role oversees organisational systems, administration, IT and the operation of Talent House, including health and safety, compliance, venue hire and stakeholder relationships. They co-lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow monitoring and audit processes, while driving fundraising and income generation across grants, trusts, partnerships, sponsorship and earned income. The role also leads governance, risk management and business continuity planning, supports the Board of Trustees, develops strategic partnerships, represents the organisation externally and strengthens its profile, impact and long-term sustainability.

Apply via the East London Dance Website by Thursday 8 October, 12 Noon

Immediate Start: Associate People Partner

London | Hybrid
£23.79 per hour
3–6 month contract
⚡ Immediate start

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to step into a People Partnering role with an amazing cultural organisation?

We’re currently recruiting for an Associate People Partner to join a busy People & Culture team in London on an initial 3–6 month contract, with an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong employee relations experience who enjoys working closely with managers, solving people challenges and getting involved in wider HR projects.

What you'll be doing

You'll work alongside People Business Partners and managers across the organisation, providing practical, commercially aware HR support and helping to deliver key people priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing moderately complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters.

• Advising and coaching managers on HR policies, processes and best practice.

• Building trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

• Supporting People Business Partners with local people plans and workforce priorities.

• Identifying people trends, risks and opportunities through HR data and casework.

• Supporting organisational change, restructures and other People projects.

• Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture team.

• Providing guidance on employment law, employee relations and people policies.

• Supporting recruitment, talent and development initiatives.

• Knowing when to take ownership and when to escalate more complex or high-risk matters.

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from HR professionals who can demonstrate:

✅ Strong experience managing employee relations casework
✅ Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
✅ Experience advising and coaching managers
✅ Good understanding of HR policies and their practical application
✅ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
✅ A proactive, solutions-focused approach
✅ Confidence handling sensitive and sometimes challenging situations
✅ The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

Experience within the museum, cultural or public sector, organisational change or working with trade unions would be advantageous.

Why apply?

Immediate start
London-based hybrid working
£23.79 per hour
3–6 month contract
️ Opportunity to work within a prestigious cultural organisation
Excellent opportunity to broaden your HR business partnering experience

If you're an experienced HR professional who can hit the ground running and you're available for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Following the successful set up of THINK Recruitment, we are looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead THINK Recruitment to provide capacity and focus in the right areas to generate future growth.

This is a role with a real opportunity to take ownership and make a visible contribution to THINK’s growth. You’ll have responsibility for developing client relationships, winning and delivering recruitment and interim assignments, building our candidate networks and representing THINK externally. There’s also scope to shape how we develop our presence in the fundraising recruitment market through thought leadership, events and partnerships.

For someone who is ambitious and enjoys the commercial side of recruitment, there’s plenty of room to grow. You’ll work closely with the wider THINK team and have the opportunity to build strong relationships with senior clients, develop your market knowledge and take ownership of areas of the business.

It is essential the successful candidate has experience delivering recruitment campaigns, ideally within the third sector. Experience in fundraising or supporting fundraising recruitment would also be helpful. THINK Recruitment places high value on ethical and accessible recruitment practise, so a commitment to running inclusive recruitment campaigns is also key.

To apply, please download the Candidate Pack and send your CV to THINK to express interest. A member of our team will be in touch with the next steps of the process. 

Interviews are expected to be two rounds: 

· Stage 1 interviews (virtual): W/C 19th October 2026

· Stage 2 interviews (potentially in person): Monday 26th or Wednesday 28th October 2026

Wessex Rivers Trust (Wessex RT) is an environmental charity dedicated to the protection and
conservation of rivers and the globally significant share of chalk streams found in the Wessex area. Wessex RT is a growing regional Trust at the cutting edge of the Rivers Trust movement. Based in the outskirts of Salisbury on the banks of the beautiful Hampshire Avon, Wessex RT covers the rivers of East Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, the New Forest and Isle of Wight.

This is a rare opportunity to help take the Trust on the next stage of its development journey from the core of the organisation, playing a key role in securing its mission for rivers. This is a new role which will be responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of the Trust’s core business functions, spanning finance, contracts, legal, and organisational support functions including governance.

The postholder will ensure the organisation maintains strong financial controls, an accountability culture, robust contractual and legal arrangements, and efficient business processes, that help manage risk and support the delivery of the charity's mission and objectives. The role will also oversee the core functions of HR, administration, organisational resources, and operational systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and supporting a positive, effective working environment.

Location: Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SF
Salary: £39,909
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional evening and weekend work)
Contract: Permanent

To apply please complete the South West Heritage Trust application form which can be found together with the recruitment pack in the links at the bottom of this advert. Please note that CVs are not accepted as applications

About the role

South West Heritage Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to help strengthen our long-term financial sustainability and grow our charity fundraising activity. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at a key point in its development and to shape our approach to fundraising as our first dedicated fundraising professional.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Fundraising Manager will identify and secure funding from trusts and foundations, develop opportunities for individual giving and legacy support, and establish effective systems and processes to support successful charity fundraising. The role will build a strong pipeline of funding opportunities to support exhibitions, learning programmes, collections work and the Trust’s wider strategic priorities.

This post sits within the Central Services team and reports to the Head of Development and Partnerships.
The South West Heritage Trust is a charity which delivers a broad range of heritage services across Somerset and Devon. We are a growing organisation, founded on services that were previously delivered by Somerset and Devon County Councils. With a turnover exceeding £5 million, we manage and run three museums (including the Museum of Somerset), two Archives and Local Studies services and look after the historic environment in Somerset.

We are committed to building an organisation as diverse as the communities we serve. Your application for this role will be welcomed whatever your background and regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to have an informal discussion or experience any difficulties with the recruitment process, please contact Ann Bradford (HR and Governance Manager)