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We're looking for someone with experience of verging or similar church support work to provide Maternity Cover for up to 12 months.  Starting in December 2026 the successful applicant will be involved with major services and events marking the Centenary of both the Cathedral and Diocese of Portsmouth.

Good social skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own inititiave.  The ability to work closely with and relate well to all Cathedral staff, ministry team, congregation, volunteers, visitors, and members of the general public will also be required. 

The two Assistant Vergers and Precinct Officers (AVPOs) carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of the Head Verger and Precinct Manager.  Work includes: the careful setting up and delivery of all liturgical matters; ensuring a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all working in, visiting, or using the Cathedral and Cathedral House and precinct and ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the Cathedral for all.

Essential experience and skills

• Sympathy with the Christian faith.
• At least one year’s experience as a church or cathedral verger or in a similar role.
• A flexible attitude and willingness to take on a range of duties including practical ‘hands- on’ work.
• Attention to detail and an ability to assess priorities including when under pressure.
• Understanding of liturgy or willingness to learn.
• Ability to be a good team player and work collaboratively with Ministry Team, staff and volunteers.
• Willing to work alone.
• Good administrative and IT skills.
• Good understanding of the importance of security, maintenance and health and safety.
• Good social and communication skills.
• Have an open and welcoming attitude to all including volunteers and members of the general public.
• A trained First Aider (or willing to be trained upon appointment to an appropriate level).·
• Ability to work flexibly over seven days and evenings including holiday periods.

Desirable experience

• A communicant member of the Church of England.
• Previous experience in a liturgical capacity.
• Experience of working in an environment where paid and voluntary staff work side by side.
• Experience of delivering events.
• Experience of caretaking duties.

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular warmth, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and imagination.
• In sympathy with the ethos and aims of the Cathedral as a Christian organisation.
• Highly collaborative.
• Ability to lift and carry furniture, climb stairs, walk, and stand unaided for significant periods of time and work at height.
• Ability to work with senior level colleagues and with the general public.
• Committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity.
• Committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

Benefits of working at Portsmouth Cathedral:

• Generous leave allowance of 27 days (pro rata for part-time posts) plus all public holidays
• Employer pension contributions of 7%, 1% employee contribution
• Commitment to professional development and training.
• Cash health plan

Safeguarding. The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary).  An enhanced DBS is required for this role, and face or online training will be required.   

Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.

Closing date for applications: 23.59 Sunday 11 October

Interviews will be held on Monday 19 October in person

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.

After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.

About the Role

The South London Centre Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, smooth running and development of the South London centre and Smart Works service in Croydon.

They will oversee the delivery of a high-quality Smart Works service, to include managing centre operations, leading and supporting the volunteer community, and building strong relationships with local partners and stakeholders, to ensure that Smart Works is well-embedded in the South London community.

The Centre Manager will be a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys making things happen. They will be equally comfortable managing the practical running of a busy public-facing centre, supporting clients and volunteers, representing Smart Works externally and identifying opportunities to grow the service.

They will be a natural relationship builder who is able to create a vibrant, friendly and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

The role would be based in the South London centre, and there will be occasional evening and weekend work for which staff are awarded TOIL. There will also be an expectation that this role may need to visit other Smart Works London centres or travel for outreach events and activities throughout the city.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 29th September at 5pm. Your application should be addressed to Fiona Hollow, Head of London Service Delivery

• Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 250 words)
• How will you create a positive atmosphere and environment for clients, volunteers and staff members in our South London centre? (Max 250 words)
• Tell us about a time you have worked effectively in a team to solve a problem. (Max 250 words)

1st round interviews will take place on Monday 5th October and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.2nd round interviews will take place on Friday 9th October and will be in person in Croydon.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitmentprocesses, please reach out to us.

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

Your role

We are seeking a Finance & Operations Leader to lead Design for Good’s finance, operations and organisational effectiveness, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), you will lead the organisation’s core finance, operational and enabling functions, ensuring we have the financial and operational infrastructure, people systems and governance frameworks needed to deliver our mission.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role, suited to someone who is both strategically minded and operationally confident — a collaborative leader who can lead suppliers, strengthen systems and financial processes, and take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery in a growing global charity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial leadership, planning and sustainability

● Support the MD in developing the annual organisational budget and take overall responsibility for financial performance, controls and processes.

● Work closely with the external accountants to ensure timely and accurate management accounts, annual accounts, financial reports, forecasts reporting for the MD, Board and Finance Committee.

● Take ownership of cash-flow forecasting, reserves management, financial planning and financial controls to support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.

● Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, Companies House requirements (for any trading subsidiary) and charity SORP accounting standards.

● Lead the annual independent examination process and manage relationships with external auditors/examiners and other financial advisers.

● Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT returns and day-to-day financial administration, working closely with the external accounts team.

● Oversee restricted fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of grant expenditure, compliance with funder requirements and timely financial reporting.

Operations, systems and organisational effectiveness

● Lead and strengthen the organisation’s operational infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes and ways of working are effective, efficient and fit for purpose.

● Maintain an overall organisational plan, coordinating priorities, timelines and dependencies across the organisation.

● Identify and implement opportunities to improve organisational systems, operational processes and internal coordination to strengthen effectiveness and support sustainable growth.

● Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, including office management, IT systems, supplier contracts and operational compliance.

● Ensure the organisation’s IT and digital systems effectively support current and future organisational needs, including identifying and implementing opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and support organisational goals.

● Lead procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money, appropriate controls and effective supplier relationships.

● Lead financial and operational planning for key organisational activities, including the logistics and delivery of major events.

● Oversee joiner and leaver processes, ensuring a consistent, compliant and effective experience and that all required processes are correctly followed.

Governance, risk & compliance

● Lead the management, monitoring and reporting of the organisational risk register, ensuring key risks are actively managed and appropriately reported to the Board and relevant sub-committees.

● Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including employment law, GDPR, health and safety and charity law.

● Act as the organisational lead for data protection, ensuring effective and compliant data protection practices across the organisation.

● Provide the Company Secretary function, including preparing Board papers and minutes, supporting the administration of the Finance and Risk Committees, and maintaining statutory registers and records.

● Work closely with the Chairs of the Finance and Risk Committees to support effective Board oversight of financial, operational and organisational risks.

● Ensure organisational policies are kept up to date, appropriately reviewed and approved by the Trustees.

Key Requirements

● Demonstrable experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role within a charity, not-for-profit, public or values-led organisation.

● Strong experience leading organisational operations and enabling functions, including finance, governance, compliance, IT and organisational infrastructure.

● Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, financial controls, audit processes and financial planning.

● Experience contributing to organisational strategy, operational planning and decision-making as part of a senior leadership team.

● Good understanding of governance, organisational risk management and regulatory compliance within a charity or not-for-profit environment.

● Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, complexity and operational risk while maintaining a high standard of delivery.

Preferred Skills and qualifications

● At least 5 years’ experience in a managerial finance and/or operations role.

● Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term organisational planning with hands-on delivery and problem-solving.

● Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, present and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including Boards and senior leadership teams.

● Ability to influence, advise and support decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.

● Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to strengthen systems, improve operational processes and enhance organisational effectiveness.

● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

● Strong IT and digital systems skills, including experience with finance systems, CRM platforms and organisational technology tools.

● Ability to navigate complexity, manage organisational risk, exercise sound judgement and make sound decisions in a values-led environment.

● Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver to deadlines.

Knowledge & Understanding

● Good understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance, including charity SORP and restricted and unrestricted fund management.

● Good understanding of people administration, employment legislation, organisational risk and operational compliance, including safeguarding responsibilities.

● Understanding of how financial management, operational infrastructure and people practices contribute to organisational effectiveness and the delivery of mission and impact.

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. TAKE OUT IF NOT FEMALE ONLY

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Location: Southampton

Salary: £28,806.76 - £29,722.63

Hours per week: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent 

Reference Number: STOPDA895

Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:

• To promote the training package, to build and maintain effective relationships with general practice teams, and to recruit local general practices to participate in the training package.
• To provide in-house training for general practice teams on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse.
• To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around domestic abuse to practice teams.
• To encourage general practice health professionals to ask patients about their experience of abuse and respond, record, safety check and refer.
• To provide specialist, individual and needs-led advocacy and support to patients who are or have experienced domestic abuse who are referred from participating practices, and to provide onward referrals where appropriate.
• To collect and collate performance and monitoring data for reporting purposes and also with a view to further embedding and developing the programme locally.
• To work in partnership with Southampton IDVA service to deliver Pippa (Prevention, Intervention and Public Protection Alliance) providing initial advice, information and guidance to victims, professionals, and family members. To participate in the delivery of the on-call out of hours on a rota basis
• Work with those experiencing domestic abuse to increase their personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights

What We Offer:

Time off and Flexibility:

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)

- Birthday day off

- Child’s first day of school off

- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

- Flexible and hybrid working

- Protected time of up to one hour each month

Family-Friendly Benefits:

- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

- IVF Leave

Health and Wellbeing:

- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)

- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Eye care vouchers

- Cycle to Work Scheme

About Stop Domestic Abuse:

Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’

We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.

We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.

Our Values:

Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.

To organise the Finance Department and all its functions to ensure timely delivery of complete, accurate information to all users in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Folkestone Office, with the number of days spent in the office to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate, taking into account the needs of the role.

Working Hours: Office open officially from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-4pm on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• To manage all banking and Treasury functions, ensuring all payments are properly authorised and funds are invested in the best manner.
• To manage the Finance Department, its staff and software systems.
• To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks and responsibilities to the Finance & Administration Officer and overseeing their development and training.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes 
• To manage all Payroll and Pension functions for UK and Overseas staff, ensuring full PAYE and NIC compliance, and processing MAFI pension contributions.
• To ensure all staff understand their payroll and pension matters, and help with understanding their tax situations, ensuring that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code. Making staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice.

Job Activities:

 General

• Working with the Finance Director to understand the budgeting and reporting practices.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes.
• Working with the Finance Director to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Supporting Finance Director with special projects.

 Treasury Management

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• Ensuring that liquid funds are always available to fulfil planned expenditure.
• Ensuring that funds are held so as to attract the best rate of interest.
• To research the best options for investment and consult with the Finance Director.
• To ensure that all funds are invested in-line with charity policies.

Banking

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• All bank-payment related software. This includes NatWest Bankline, NW ClearSpend and Bacway IP.
• All domestic and foreign bank accounts.
• Ensuring account balances are maintained at agreed levels and movement of funds as required.
• Organisational banking requirements including daily monitoring of transactions and resolution of any arising queries and issues.

Primary contact for:

• All domestic and foreign banks (NatWest – including Relationship Manager, Corporate Service team, foreign exchange dealer, Bank of Ireland Euro account,
• WorldPay & Stripe (Credit Card processing) and BACS (Direct Credit and Direct Debit processing)
• Software Providers

 Payroll

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• Preparation, processing and payment of monthly Payroll and month end procedures to deadline.
• Adherence to HMRC rules and requirements ensuring MAF is protected from avoidable fines thereby minimising compliance costs.
• Advising Overseas Staff on matters of Tax and NI.
• Maintenance of the Payroll software and database.
• Driving process improvements across the Payroll function.

Primary contact for:

• HMRC
• Payroll Software Provider
• UK and Overseas Staff

Additionally:

• Providing guidance on Payroll related matters to Senior Management and Staff
• Providing reporting and analysis to HR and SLT as required
• Co-responsibility along with HR for advising monthly payroll changes
• Providing audit support specific to payroll and expenses

Pension

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• Preparing monthly submission and electronic transmission for payment of employer and employee pension contributions to Pension Scheme Provider for UK, Overseas and MAF International staff.
• Calculating, deducting, collating and validating personal pension contributions, and resolving any arising anomalies.

Arranging meetings with all Staff and IFA.

Primary contact for:

• Pension provider
• Death in service benefit provider
• UK and Overseas Staff
• MAF International
• Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)

Tasks common to all staff:

1. Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs - to contribute to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a unique Christian charity. This will include attendance and participation in corporate times of biblical reflection and corporate prayer meetings.
2. To participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader.
3. To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
4. At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner.
5. To abide by Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet.

Terms:

• As a senior appointment at least 36 hours per week but in addition those required to achieve the agreed responsibilities, with up to an hour for lunch daily, unpaid. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
• Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs or for travel or meetings on weekends or evenings.
• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year (pro rata) plus the 8 paid public holidays per year.
• Non contributory pension scheme (10%) of salary.
• Permanent, or 1 year fixed term contract.

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or develop a career in finance. Applications are welcomed from school leavers, those returning to work, and anyone seeking to gain valuable finance experience.

Thank you for taking an interest in applying for this role at Imperial Health Charity. We are seeking an individual keen to take the first step towards a finance qualification and with an interest in supporting our mission to enhance the experience of care for patients, and support our hardworking NHS staff, driving better outcomes both within our hospitals and in the wider communities we serve.

The Finance Assistant (Apprentice) is responsible for providing general financial support to the organisation through the completion of a variety of financial tasks with the support and guidance of the Finance Manager, whilst undertaking learning and development leading to an AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 2 or Level 3, depending on current qualifications and experience).

About This Job

This is an exciting and rewarding role proactively identifying deserving individuals, manage and modernise the awards process of both charities, provide expert advice and seek additional national external awards and recognition.

You will also manage a small team of grants officers, overseeing the delivery of impactful financial support to the charities beneficiaries through multiple funding programmes.

Essential Skills

· GCSE English or equivalent experience

· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications

· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally

· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression

· Information gathering and analysis skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible).

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 4th October 2026.

Interviews will be held in person in London shortly after the closing date.

While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.

Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

Branch Manager
RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch

Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across the branch area including East Finchley and North Finchley shops

About the role

At the RSPCA Finchley Branch, we are seeking a practical and organised Branch Manager to support the delivery and development of our local animal welfare services and the oversight of our retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers.

This is a strategic role with a hands-on focus on operational delivery, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across animal welfare, retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers and volunteer activity. Working closely with Trustees, the postholder will help ensure that services are delivered effectively, safely and in line with our charitable objectives, with a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for animals and the community.

The role is hybrid, combining remote working with regular travel across the branch area, including visits to our charity shops in East Finchley and North Finchley, as well as occasional in-person meetings and operational activity where needed to deliver the Branch outcomes in line with the agreed objectives and priorities.

In this role, you will

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of animal welfare outcomes across the branch, ensuring animals are safely supported from intake through to rehoming, while also supporting the RSPCA Inspectorate. Alongside this, you will oversee day-to-day branch operations, including managing a small team of staff and volunteers, overseeing the performance of the branch’s retail activity through the line management of Shop Managers to contribute to sustainable income.

Working with the Chair and the relevant Trustee portfolio lead, including the Treasurer, to ensure financial oversight, governance and compliance and to deliver the agreed objectives, and working with veterinary partners, staff and volunteers, other RSPCA branches as well as other charities, you will ensure that services are delivered consistently, responsibly and in line with the branch’s priorities.

About you

You will be comfortable working in a role that combines strategic and operational responsibilities, and able to organise your workload effectively. You will have experience of coordinating services or operations and managing both staff and volunteers, achieving results through effective line management, and bring a genuine passion for animal welfare and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes through well-organised and consistent delivery. You will also have a calm and practical approach, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and the local community, and a strong commitment to delivering meaningful and lasting outcomes for animals.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting animal welfare in the local community, with the ability to make a direct and meaningful impact through the delivery and development of branch activities.

The position offers a salary of £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours, to be agreed in line with the needs of the role
Supportive working environment with close engagement with Trustees

Additional information

Regular travel across the branch area and beyond is required, and occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your reasons for applying and how you meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.

Future Dreams is a pioneering UK charity providing psychological, practical, and emotional support to people diagnosed with breast cancer. We also champion early detection through breast health masterclasses and fund vital research into secondary breast cancer.

Based at Future Dreams House in King’s Cross — our welcoming breast cancer support centre — we deliver a vibrant programme of in-person and online services, community activities, and one-to-one support with specialist nurses, counsellors, and therapists. Everything we do is driven by one clear belief: nobody should face breast cancer alone, or without hope.

We are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team and play a key role in strengthening our in-house finance function.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-driven finance professional who wants to develop their career within a purpose-led charity.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time, records are well maintained, and financial controls are consistently applied. You’ll contribute to reliable reporting, support audit and compliance activity, and help build efficient processes that enable the charity to operate effectively.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and liaise with suppliers and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted part of a friendly, supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About you

You will be an organised, accurate and conscientious finance professional who takes pride in getting the detail right and following processes through to completion.

You will have:

• At least two years’ relevant experience in a finance or accounting role.
• An AAT Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• Practical experience of processing supplier invoices, expenses and other financial transactions accurately.
• Experience of bank and/or supplier account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Good working knowledge of Xero or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to organise your workload, manage competing priorities and meet financial deadlines.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to investigate queries and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal information.

Experience of month-end processes, charity finance and/or working within a not-for-profit organisation would be advantageous.

AAT Level 4, or progression towards a professional accounting qualification, would also be desirable.

You will be supportive of Future Dreams’ purpose and values and committed to helping us create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

What we offer

· £24,000 - £28,000 pro rota, per annum (FTE £30,000 - £35,000 pa)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Additional one-week paid shutdown over Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week based at Future Dreams House.
• Free weekly yoga sessions
• A warm, inclusive working environment in a mission-driven organisation

Safeguarding

Future Dreams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of everyone who uses our services. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

About School of Hard Knocks

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.

The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.

90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.

Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.

We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.

“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”

- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO

The Role

The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.

Strategy and Direction

● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador

● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team

● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals

● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan

Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact

● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people

● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention

● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement

Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations

● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events

● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy

● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile

Leading People, Culture and Operations

● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team

● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values

● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence

Governance and the Board

● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees

● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting

● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements

About You

Essential

● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees

● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative

● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams

● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors

● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level

● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery

● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable

● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds

● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience

● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape

● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities

Personal Attributes

● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage

● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks

● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it

Terms of Appointment

Contract type

Full-time, permanent

Location

Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff

Salary

£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP

Reports to

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Direct reports

Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations

Travel

Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events

Trustee meetings

Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees

Job Description 

Post: JUMP Project Coordinator

Salary: £30,000 (pro-rata/3 days a week) 

Hours: 21 hours per week. Flexible working; some evening and weekend work may be required. 

Responsible to: Frontline Support Manager 

Location: Brighton and Hove Jewish Community Centre (BNJC) 

Applicants must be UK based either in Brighton or Sussex, or be willing to relocate. We are only able to consider applicants who have the right to work in the UK. HIAS+JCORE is unable to sponsor working visas to the UK. 

We particularly encourage applicants from people with lived experience of the asylum system. 

About the role 

HIAS+JCORE supports refugees and asylum seekers, led by Jewish values. Our work is driven by the belief that the Jewish community should play an active part in building a society in which Refugees are able to live in dignity where the UK is a welcoming place free from racism. 

Our organisation came into this form through the joining of operations between two organisations: the UK-based JCORE (Jewish Council for Racial Equality) and HIAS, a global humanitarian aid and advocacy organisation. HIAS+JCORE is inspired by Jewish values and history to support those who are displaced, no matter their background. 

JUMP is a London-based befriending project for young asylum seekers and refugees who have been separated from their families. The three primary ways in which JUMP supports young people are befriending, casework and community. 

We are currently supporting 30 pairs through our London project and have built a Brighton branch of this project, supporting up to 10 pairs so far.

We are looking for a self-starting team member who will help coordinate and continue to build this valuable project in Brighton. You’ll be responsible for the befriending pairs and undertake tasks such as develop and maintain relationships with partner organisations, manage referrals for young people, recruit volunteer befrienders, and setting-up and sustaining pairs. This includes leading an initial training day. 

Contact with befrienders is through monthly reporting, and bi-annual supervision (initially after three months for new befrienders); alongside ad-hoc communication on safeguarding or other urgent matters. Contact with young people is more regular and varies depending on their casework support needs. 

Community events take place from time to time and offer a space for all young people and volunteers to come together and celebrate the work they are doing on JUMP. You will need to attend these events, and liaise with your cohort of befriending pairs to ensure everyone has the correct information. 

JUMP also has Hardship Fund (HSF) available to young people who need financial support with travel, clothing, food vouchers, and phone contracts.. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supporting the running of our JUMP project in Brighton, and overseeing and supporting up to 15 pairs, by: 

Supporting young people and the JUMP Community 

• Managing a caseload of young people; 

• Offering casework support (e.g., related to housing, education; day-to-day needs; arranging legal intervention etc.); 

• Where necessary arranging and attending appointments with the young person (GP, Home Office, Job Centre, and Legal appointments); 

• Signposting young people to available support and intervening where necessary. 

• Assisting in the planning and organising of group trips and events every 2- 3 months; 

• Conducting initial assessments with young people to understand their needs, and once paired with a volunteer, hosting befriending initial meetings; 

• Facilitating Hardship Fund payments to young people, including applications and approvals. 

Supervising and supporting volunteers 

• Organising and delivering JUMP core training to new and existing befrienders; 

• Recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new befrienders; 

• Supporting befriending volunteers through regular supervisions, meetings, emails and phone calls; 

• Responding to applications from new volunteers and actively recruiting volunteers as required; 

• Ensuring that volunteers uphold JUMP’s policies and boundaries for 

befriending; 

• Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns raised by volunteers. 

Publicising JUMP, and engaging with key stakeholders 

• Publicising the project to existing and potential referral agencies working with young asylum seekers and refugees who have been separated from their families; 

• Establishing and maintaining excellent close working relationships with referral organisations; 

• Representing HIAS+JCORE and JUMP in the refugee sector as required, for example at the Refugee and Migrant Forum meetings.. 

Project monitoring, evaluation and record keeping 

• Working with experts and the Frontline Support Manager on supporting the project and its evaluation; 

• Keeping accurate records in the JUMP database, including for safeguarding and impact evaluation purposes. 

ABOUT YOU 

• Ability to support, develop rapport and trust with, and motivate both young people and volunteers from a range of backgrounds and ages in challenging circumstances, including the ability to facilitate and engage in cross cultural communication; 

• Knowledge of issues facing separated asylum seeking and refugee children and young people, and the rights and entitlements of ‘Looked After’ children and young people; 

• Understanding of the current context surrounding immigration, asylum and welfare issues facing children and young people in the UK today; 

• Understanding of Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding, and ability to communicate this to volunteers; 

• Understanding of youth work principles and methods, including the benefits and challenges of befriending and other participatory methods; 

• Ability to network in the refugee sector and develop strong working relationships; 

• Ability to work independently and to self-motivate; 

• Commitment to HIAS+JCORE values, social justice and antiracism; 

• The ability to communicate in languages other than English, in particular Arabic, Spanish and French (desirable). 

Necessary Experience 

• A track record of working directly with asylum seeking and refugee children and young people; 

• Experience of social work, youth work, or other relevant methods of supporting people in challenging circumstances; 

• Experience of training, coordinating and supporting volunteers; 

• Experience of juggling commitments and responding to relevant stressful situations. 

Desirable Experience 

• Educated to at least undergraduate degree level, or equivalent background or experience; 

• Working knowledge of Local Authorities’ responsibilities for Looked After 

Children and Care Leavers; 

• Experience of project management including administration, monitoring, evaluation and report writing. 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of our RSPCA Surrey East charity shop in Redhill.

You will take full day-to-day ownership of the store, driving retail sales, recruiting and inspiring volunteers, and leading community engagement to generate vital funds for local animal welfare.

Key Tasks/Job Description

Shop Operations

• Manage all aspects of the charity shop, including staff and volunteer management, stock management, merchandising, and financial procedures.

• To meet the agreed sales targets and ensure that direct costs are kept to a minimum

• Ensure that the shop and window presentation standards meet our Branch vision, including the rotation of goods, window displays and promotional activities

• Ensure the appropriate standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the shop

• Be proactive in the generation of donated stock, managing stock collection efficiently and effectively in accordance with Branch & Society guidelines

• Ensure trading hours are strictly adhered to

• Process donated stock to the agreed standards and timescale

• Ensure all financial management, cash handling, daily banking and security procedures are followed

• Ensure all relevant administration is completed within the agreed timescales

• Manage the sales and administration of any bought-in (i.e. new) goods

• Manage the sale of goods online.

Property

• Assume overall responsibility for the shop premises, including key holding

• Ensure compliance with the branch’s health and safety policy (including fire safety, risk assessments and security procedures) and relevant legislation

People/Line Management

• Recruit, train, manage and support staff & volunteers while adhering to the agreed Branch standards, policies and relevant legal legislation

• Complete annual appraisals, including the setting of targets for shop staff within the agreed timescales, and conduct regular one-to-one review meetings with staff

• Ensure that the level of volunteers is sufficient to operate an effective charity shop operation

• Complete relevant training for volunteers and ensure volunteers feel included and motivated 

• Ensure that appropriate HR policies and procedures are adhered to in compliance with the relevant employment legislation and branch employment policies and procedures, seeking guidance from the Branch Manager as required

General

• Actively promote all Branch & Society initiatives and campaigns to promote awareness of the charity

• Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained

• Build and develop positive internal and external relationships to ensure maximum income for the charity

• Promote the shop in the local area using all available promotional opportunities (subject to any Branch rules for communication with the media)

• To carry out such other tasks as directed by the Branch Manager

Branch Policies

• Adhere to the Branch’s charitable objectives.

• Fully comply with RSPCA Surrey East Branch’s procedures, ensuring these are carried out in relation to the post.

• To be an ambassador for the Branch and professionally represent the Charity at all times.

Health And Safety

While at work, all staff are required to:

• Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions. 

• Co-operate with Branch health and safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and well-being of their staff, volunteers and others who may be affected by branch activities

Knowledge, skill and experience

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Essential

• Good general level of education, at least to GCSE standard or equivalent

Desirable

• Retail management qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Comprehensive retail management experience
• Proven line management experience
• Experience of managing budgets and accounts
• Experience of handling difficult people management issues
• Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records)

Desirable

• Charity retail management experience
• Fashion retail experience
• Experience of recruiting and working with groups of volunteers
• Training, coaching and mentoring skills

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to follow procedures and pay attention to detail.
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Desirable

• Understanding of charity law

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Sympathy with the RSPCA’s aims and policies 
• A proven leader with drive and enthusiasm
• Calm under pressure
• Resilient in the face of setbacks
• Ability to relate well to people from all backgrounds
• Honest, trustworthy and reliable

Desirable

• Ability to be flexible when working with volunteers, willing to seek compromise rather than the “perfect solution”
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills through training and development

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Willing and able to work longer than the contracted hours on occasion, when the job demands

Desirable

• Full valid UK Driving licence

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Additional Duties 

• To foster the highest standards of performance, discipline, honesty, and integrity from Branch staff and volunteers. 

• To maintain and cultivate a culture where everyone is valued, respected and equipped to do their job.

• To carry out such additional or other duties of a reasonable nature as directed by the Branch Manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the Branch.

Review

The main responsibilities of this job will be reviewed on a regular basis in conjunction with the post holder to comply with agreed Branch Strategies and operational needs.

Job Context

The Branch Shop Manager plays an important role in driving the performance of the charity shop and guiding staff and volunteers to meet the shop’s targets.

Community and Events Manager  

 Full time - 35 hours per week

 Location – Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office in London

Join our friendly team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community and Events Manager to join our Fundraising team. This is a fantastic role for an experienced fundraiser who is passionate about developing supporter-led fundraising, delivering exceptional events and building meaningful relationships that help families stay together when they need it most.

Our charity

The Sick Children's Trust is the charity that provides a welcoming 'Home from Home' where families with a sick child in hospital can stay. But we're more than bricks and mortar, our friendly, caring staff are there to support families when they really need it.

Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child. Providing around 3,200 families a year with somewhere to stay together just minutes from the hospital means that they can be by their sick child's side and have one less thing to worry about.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding fundraising management role, focused on developing and delivering an ambitious community and events fundraising programme that generates sustainable income, increases awareness of our work and builds long-term supporter relationships.

You will lead the development of community fundraising across the UK, supporting and inspiring individuals, families, schools, community groups, volunteers and local businesses to raise funds for the charity. At the same time, you will manage a portfolio of challenge and special events, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and strong financial returns.

You will oversee key events including our Carol Service, Supper Club and Golf Day, while also growing participation in challenge events such as the London Marathon, half marathons, walks, cycling events and other fundraising activities. You will identify new opportunities for growth, diversification and supporter acquisition across both community and events fundraising.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, House Teams and external partners, you will help maximise fundraising income, increase engagement and ensure our supporters receive outstanding stewardship.

You will also lead and develop a small fundraising team, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture while supporting individuals to achieve their objectives and develop their skills.

This role requires a proactive and ambitious fundraiser with strong leadership, relationship-building and project management skills, together with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive income growth.

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about community and events fundraising and motivated by creating meaningful opportunities for people to support our work.

You will have a proven track record in community fundraising, events fundraising or a related supporter-led income stream, with experience of building strong relationships and engaging supporters from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, equally comfortable inspiring volunteers, supporting families who want to fundraise, representing the charity at events, or working with colleagues to develop new campaigns and initiatives.

You will have experience of leading and developing people, managing projects and budgets, and balancing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Ultimately, this is a great role for someone who enjoys leading from the front, building relationships and developing innovative fundraising activities that make a real difference to families with seriously ill children.

This is a great opportunity, and we are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early application is advised.

The recruitment pack will provide you with more information about the role. If this role sounds like something you will excel in, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 28 August 2026

About LSE Students' Union

LSE Students' Union (LSESU) exists to help LSE students make the most of all the life-changing experiences open to them during their time at university. We provide brilliant social experiences to help students make friends and find their people, a voice in LSE's decisions that affect their education, and support for those who need it most.

We're a student-led charity representing 11,000+ students at a world-class institution, and we're currently going through an exciting period of change — with a new Chief Executive in post and a review of our strategy underway. It's a great time to join the team and help shape what comes next.

About the job

This essential role is all about keeping our finances running smoothly. As part of our busy Finance team, you’ll support the full range of our back-office finance function, working closely with the Finance Officer to manage creditors, debtors and working capital. You’ll take pride in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and on time, while promoting strong financial controls that support the wider organisation.

You’ll work closely with colleagues, students, clubs and societies, helping them navigate financial processes, resolve queries and manage their budgets effectively. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who is keen to learn, passionate about finance as a support function, and enjoys making a positive difference through both people and numbers.

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will be a highly organised individual with a passionate for people and numbers, a problem solver who has experience of providing a high-quality customer-focused services.

The role will require you to work in partnership with the team to deliver high-quality customer-focused business services. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident, efficient, self-sufficient, and able to deliver at pace, managing multiple competing priorities with enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Stakeholder management and communication skills (both verbal and written) are considered essential as well as working as part of a team and wider team.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who self-identify as coming from a disadvantaged or marginalised background.

Why apply?

As our Finance Assistant, you're joining at a pivotal moment of transformation — a chance to make a real impact on student life at one of the world's leading universities. You'll work in a collaborative environment, shoulder-to-shoulder with passionate student leaders in a staff team that's redefining what we do and how.

We offer:

- 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)

- Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

- Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership

- Opportunities for professional development and growth.

- Access to TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts

- Flexibility for work-life balance

How to apply

We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents:

Part 1: CV – Outlining your skills and experience to date.

Part 2: Supporting Statement – A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this.

Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form – This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting.

Want to apply?

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline

Job Application Timeline

Closing date: 27th September Intended

Interviews date: w/c 28th September

Start date ASAP

*Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a sufficient number.