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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (with CFO responsibilities) 

Location: Rugby or Hybrid/ Home with ability to travel to meet the charity’s needs
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary: £68,000 - £75,000  
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 21st August 2026

About HCPT

HCPT is a UK-based charity that provides life-changing pilgrimage experiences to Lourdes for children and adults with disabilities, complex medical needs, and social challenges of all faiths, and none. Every Easter and Summer, HCPT brings together thousands of volunteers, medical professionals, and chaplains to support pilgrims in a joyful, inclusive, and faith-filled environment. Our work is rooted in Christian values, community, and the belief that every person is uniquely gifted and loved.

Role Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of HCPT’s Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the effective delivery and high performance of all operational and business support aspects of the charity’s work. This includes leadership of all business support functions; Finance, HR, IT and Governance, working with and through internal teams and external business partners.  As such we are looking for an experienced chartered accountant who is also astute in leading the wider business operation of medium sized charity.

The postholder will have oversight of the quality and efficiency aspects of all that we do in planning and execution of pilgrimages, care & safeguarding, compliance and infrastructure and will support the CEO to develop a culture of accountability and high impact, whilst staying true to our values of: Compassion, Faith, Inclusion, Community and Celebration.

The COO will ensure that HCPT’s operations are safe, efficient, and aligned with our Catholic ethos and mission of inclusion and care, and that our performance is optimised to deliver excellence, which is:  THE BEST pilgrimage experience we can offer as defined and measured by our beneficiaries and volunteers.

This is a senior role in volunteer-led organisation and as such the successful postholder will be required to exercise flexibility with evening and weekend work to meet the business needs of the charity, given the availability of our volunteer leaders who have professional commitments during the day. The role also requires the post holder to travel to and work in Lourdes for two weeks over Easter each year, leading operational delivery of our largest annual pilgrimage.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO to implement HCPT’s strategic plan and vision.
• Lead and line manage internal business support functions and outsourced partners across; finance, HR and IT delivering excellence in our infrastructure.
• Support the CEO to realign the resources of the charity to improve performance, build capacity and increase impact, utilising the best in digital and AI tools to simplify complexity and create capacity.
• Lead on the development and tracking of departmental KPIs and dashboards, developing a culture focused on personal accountability, performance, quality management and continuous improvement.
• Support CEO to develop Operational Risk Register, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
• Line manage our Head of Care and Safeguarding, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and working as part of the wider care and safeguarding committees to anticipate legislative and other changes to how we deliver our mission in partnership with the CEO and Board of Trustees.
• Support CEO in project management of system migration and development of AI tools which drive efficiency and quality of service delivery.
• Support CEO in quality management and articulation of impact for all stakeholder groups.
• Deputise for the CEO as required.

Finance & Business Support Function Management

• Own and lead all financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the organisation. 
• Lead the internal finance team and external partners to deliver accurate, timely monthly and quarterly management accounts and financial insights. 
• Develop and implement HCPT’s long-term financial strategy, including reserves policy, sustainability planning, and scenario modelling. 
• Oversee cashflow management and liquidity planning in line with appropriate reserves levels, ensuring the financial resilience of the organisation. 
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and charity regulations. 
• Lead the organisation’s annual audit process and act as the primary finance liaison with auditors. 
• Drive value-for-money, cost optimisation, and financial efficiency across all operations and pilgrimage programmes. 
• Provide strategic financial insight, analysis, and challenge to the CEO and Board of Trustees, including leading financial reporting to the Board. 
• Partner with fundraising teams to support financially robust grant applications, pricing strategies, and impact reporting. 
• Oversee financial governance and reporting alignment across UK and French operations. 
• Lead and manage all business support functions, including HR, IT, and governance, ensuring effective integration with financial planning and control.

Performance Management & Growth

• Support the CEO with development and implementation of HCPT’s strategy for growth, ensuring all departments understand their roles and responsibilities, demonstrated by high performance.
• Lead on the development of HCPT-wide KPIs in the UK and French organisations and support the CEO to deliver the step change in a culture of accountability and leadership at every level.
• Devise and develop reporting frameworks and a dashboard for operational management reporting which links into the quarterly Board pack.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UK charity law, care & safeguarding regulations, data protection requirements, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain risk registers and lead on safeguarding and incident response protocols, working with and through the Head of Care & Safeguarding.
• Support the CEO and Board of Trustees with operational reporting and risk management as the key point of contact with our volunteer leaders relating to the business operations of the charity.
• Assume Company Secretary duties and ensure all legal and fiscal records and annual returns are prepared on time to our regulators, working in partnership with our professional services advisers, CEO, SLT and Board of Trustees.

People & Volunteer Management

• Lead and support a team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Oversee HR policies, recruitment, training, and wellbeing.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations.

Systems & Infrastructure

• Ensure our systems and infrastructure are fit for purpose and can enable positive customer service approaches and develop SLAs internally and externally and which include what the organisation needs from our volunteers.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of systems for group registration, medical records, safeguarding, and volunteer management, including disposal in line with information lifecycle management and legislation governing this.
• Ensure data security, operational efficiency, and user-friendly processes for data management in line with GDPR and applicable data protection law.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within a UK charity or faith-based organisation.
• Strong demonstrable financial leadership and management of a medium sized charity with a turnover of £4m plus, and a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong experience of developing and delivering improvement methodology in change management programmes.
• Strong understanding of UK charity governance, safeguarding, and financial management.
• The ability to travel to Lourdes for two weeks each Easter to deliver the largest annual event for the charity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of HCPT’s spirituality, mission and values.

Desirable

• Experience working with Lourdes pilgrimages or Catholic diocesan structures.
• Familiarity with medical or care provision in a group travel context.
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments.

N.B. Please note the duties listed are not exhaustive and the charity may require different or additional duties to be undertaken depending on changing business needs.

What We Offer

• A meaningful leadership role in a mission-driven charity
• Flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave
• Up to 5% employer pension contributions, based on employee contributions
• Group life cover and healthcare benefits
• Opportunities for spiritual and professional development
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and adults with additional needs

HCPT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before appointment, and references will be taken up prior to confirmation

The International Organization for Migration in the United Kingdom (IOM UK) delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on labour migration, resettlement, migration and development, migrant protection, and community cohesion. Since 2019, IOM UK has been providing immigration advice and casework support to vulnerable migrants across the UK. IOM UK is a registered Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 3 Immigration and Asylum & Protection organisation.

Under the direct supervision of the Casework Supervisor and the overall guidance of the Project Manager, and Chief of Mission (CoM), the incumbent will provide specialist technical support to IOM UK’s Immigration Advice Team, will undertake specialist legal counselling, IAA regulated casework and representation. The incumbent will also support the Casework Supervisor and Project Manager in liaising with relevant stakeholders on matters related to policy, project development, implementation, and reporting, as well as participate in external forums and meetings.

The caseworker will provide support to Local Authorities and third sector organisations, providing information and technical inputs, second tier support, as well as direct one-to-one casework support to vulnerable individuals to complete applications. This will also involve working with interpreters where necessary. Based on identified needs and vulnerabilities, it is expected the caseworker will support a range of immigration cases, including EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), MVDAC/SET(DV), Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) and Citizenship.

For more details about this role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers

Please note that applicants who do not hold a IAA level 2 or 3 immigation accreditation will not be considered for this position.

Help Shape the Future of People and Volunteering at The Shakespeare Hospice

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who is passionate about people, volunteers and continuous improvement. In this newly refreshed role, you'll play a vital part in modernising our people processes, enhancing our volunteer programme and helping ensure The Shakespeare Hospice remains an employer and volunteer organisation of choice within our community.

Make a Difference Through People

At The Shakespeare Hospice, our mission is to provide exceptional care and support to patients, families and loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses. Behind this vital work is a dedicated team of employees and volunteers who make a real difference every day.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate HR & Volunteer Manager to join our People & Workforce Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled HR professional who is passionate about supporting people, fostering positive workplace cultures and recognising the invaluable contribution volunteers make within our community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of People & Workforce, you will play a key role in delivering professional HR support across the Hospice while leading and developing our volunteer programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating positive change. As the Hospice continues to evolve, a key focus during your first year will be to help modernise, streamline and improve people and volunteer processes, ensuring they are efficient, fit for purpose and provide an excellent experience for employees, volunteers and managers alike.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify opportunities for improvement, simplify ways of working, enhance systems and processes, and support the development of a modern, people-focused HR function. 

You will:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of people matters.
• Lead the review, development and modernisation of HR and volunteer processes, policies and systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administration, improve efficiency and enhance the employee and volunteer experience.
• Lead and develop recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Produce workforce data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement and recognition.

About You

We're looking for someone who is not only an experienced HR professional but also someone who enjoys improving the way things work.

You will be comfortable challenging existing practices, introducing new ideas and helping to build efficient and effective people processes. You'll be excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact and help shape the future of HR and volunteering at The Shakespeare Hospice. 

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join The Shakespeare Hospice at a pivotal time. Alongside providing expert HR and volunteer leadership, you'll have the opportunity to influence and modernise key people processes, helping to create an outstanding experience for our employees, volunteers and managers while supporting the Hospice's long-term ambitions.

To Apply

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on employees, volunteers and the wider community, we would love to hear from you.

Please provide a CV and cover letter - guide two A4 pages detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.  Full details of the role can be found here.

The Shakespeare Hospice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Shakespeare Hospice reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive enough applications.We reserve the right to extend the closing date for this vacancy should the need arise.

All data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy. 

The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for  managing  FFRP, a London wide programme that supports families on low income to access good quality, free and independent advice, in order to prevent or alleviate financial hardship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, confident in relationship management and in evaluation and monitoring, with a strong understanding of the free legal advice sector in London. 

Building Surveyor - Legal Disrepair 
North West London | Up to £56,000
Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with a housing association to recruit a Legal Disrepair Building Surveyor 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to play a key role in managing and resolving legal disrepair cases, providing technical expertise and ensuring the organisation meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities.

As a Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for investigating complex property condition issues, providing technical advice and overseeing remedial works to ensure homes are safe, compliant and maintained to the required standards. The role will involve working closely with legal teams, housing colleagues, contractors and residents to achieve timely and effective resolutions. You will undertake detailed property inspections, identify defects and determine appropriate remedial works, providing clear technical recommendations and specifications. You will also oversee the delivery of works, ensuring they are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

The Role

• Undertaking detailed inspections and surveys of properties subject to legal disrepair claims.
• Identifying defects, determining their causes and recommending appropriate remedial action.
• Preparing detailed reports, schedules of work, specifications and cost estimates.
• Providing technical advice and evidence to support the effective management and resolution of disrepair cases.
• Working closely with internal legal teams, housing colleagues and external solicitors to progress cases.
• Managing and monitoring contractors to ensure remedial works are completed within agreed timescales and to the required standard.
• Undertaking post-inspections to verify that works have been completed satisfactorily.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, housing standards and organisational policies.
• Supporting the effective management of complex and high-risk cases, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Monitoring expenditure associated with disrepair works and ensuring value for money.
• Identifying recurring property defects and trends, using insight to support wider asset management and investment planning.
• Contributing to improvements in disrepair processes, procedures and performance.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all case information and technical documentation is kept up to date.

About You 

• A relevant Building Surveying or construction-related qualification is essential, ideally with professional membership of a recognised surveying body
• Significant experience working within a housing association, local authority or similar social housing environment.
• Strong experience in building surveying, property maintenance and diagnosing building defects.
• Experience managing or investigating legal disrepair cases and working alongside legal professionals.
• A detailed understanding of building construction, defects and appropriate remedial solutions.
• Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work, technical reports and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation, building regulations, health and safety requirements and housing standards.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing remedial works through to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate technical reports.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with residents, solicitors, contractors and internal teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of delivering value for money.
• A proactive approach to identifying recurring issues and supporting improvements to property condition and service delivery.

Apply
If you're an ambitious surveying professional in social housing we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact  

Start date: December 2026

Timeline: 

• Application deadline: 13 August 0900
• Initial phone interview: 14 August 
• First panel interviews: 20 August (online)
• Written task: wk/c 24 August (online, 1 hour)
• Final panel interviews: 8 September (in person, London)

Full-time 37.5 hours per week.

Remote with international travel

Salary and benefits: 

• £98,800 per annum pro rata
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays on dates of your choice, a week of office closure in August and December
• Flexible working and other benefits (here)

 About us

Foxglove is a non-profit that exists to make the use of technology fair for all. When Big Tech companies abuse their power, their workers or the planet – and when governments use technology to oppress, exclude or discriminate – we litigate and campaign to fix it.  

Big Tech companies have become so large – gobbling up a huge slice of the global marketplace and an unprecedented treasure hoard of user data – that they’re now more powerful than many states. The harmful effects of this concentration of power are everywhere – threats to our democracy, to our privacy, decimated workers’ rights and platforms rife with disinformation and hate. Big Tech and AI data centres are rapidly expanding, resulting in huge strain on energy and water supplies. Worldwide governments are ploughing ahead with the use of algorithms and mass data systems to cut costs and increase efficiency often resulting in digital tools that entrench unfairness and leave the most vulnerable in society in crisis. All these problems are only getting worse with generative AI. 

Foxglove works to bring the rule of law to the tech and AI giants who have upended our public square, workplaces, and social lives. We have a strong track record. We’ve launched landmark cases seeking structural changes to big tech’s harmful business models, supported 180+ Facebook content moderators fired for trying to form a union to sue Facebook. We’ve supported tech workers and their unions to file cases challenging union busting at Google, Amazon and TikTok. We urged state regulators worldwide to stop Google’s theft of independent news. We won the UK’s first legal challenge to a data centre permission decision and filed the first such case in South Africa. We forced disclosure of secret contracts between tech giants and the NHS, stopped a racist Home Office visa streaming algorithm, helped make grading fair for UK A-level students and challenged the Department of Work and Pension’s use of an algorithm unfairly flagging disabled people for benefit fraud investigations. We have much more in the works and we hope you want to join us.

We are a small but growing team of lawyers, communications experts, and campaigners. Our work is global, and we work in partnership with lawyers, civil society, unions, and people impacted by Big Tech.

About you

You are an experienced social change leader who thrives at the intersection of politics, law and communications. You know that court wins alone don't create lasting change – it takes a compelling public narrative and a movement to back it up. You're energised by the prospect of what a well-run Foxglove can bring to the fight for tech justice and thrive in fast-moving environments and complex coalitions – holding a room, building a movement, and keeping a small team motivated and focused. You are a self-starter with the judgement to prioritise and the generosity to support others. You understand that Foxglove's power comes from the communities we work with as much as the cases we bring. If that's you, and the Foxglove mission excites you, we would love to hear from you.

The role

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover post for 1 year. The post holder will step into the co-Executive Director role with co-responsibility for Foxglove's strategy, impact, advocacy, operations, fundraising and public facing work. The post holder will work very closely with Foxglove’s other co-Executive Director and will make all sizable decisions about Foxglove together. UK and international travel (approx. 20%) is required.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategy, Leadership and Impact

1.Serve as a member of Foxglove's leadership team, helping to set direction across the organisation.

2.Work closely with the co-Executive Director and Director of Advocacy to align Foxglove's legal, advocacy and operations work.

3.Represent Foxglove externally: to the press, at events, with funders (trusts, foundations & individual donors), members of parliament and with policymakers and allies.

4.Help ensure communities', workers' and affected individuals' voices are at the centre of all of Foxglove's work.

5.Champion a culture of impact, monitoring and evaluation across the organisation, ensuring Foxglove can clearly demonstrate the change it is achieving internally and externally.

6.Use monitoring and evaluation insight to sharpen strategic decision-making – learning from what's working (and what isn't) to keep Foxglove's campaigns and casework focused on change for the people and communities we support. 

Advocacy and Campaigns

1.Oversee the work of Foxglove's advocacy team (led by our Director of Advocacy) and shape our overall approach to campaigning across digital, media and grassroots channels.

2.Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of allies – civil society organisations, unions, policymakers, regulators, journalists, academics, and international partners – to strengthen Foxglove's reach and influence.

3.Spot and pursue new opportunities for campaigns, litigation, coalition-building and advocacy, keeping Foxglove responsive to a fast-changing tech and policy landscape.

4.Act as a public voice for Foxglove's work – engaging with the press, media and public platforms as required to advance our work.

Operations and Organisational Management

1.Oversee Foxglove's day-to-day operations, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and effectively.

2.Manage and support staff across the organisation, providing clear leadership and creating a positive team culture.

3.Oversee financial management in partnership with relevant staff, ensuring responsible stewardship of Foxglove's resources.

4.Ensure compliance with Foxglove's policies and obligations to donors, partners and statutory bodies.

5.Line management of Director of Advocacy, Head of Operations, Digital Campaigner, Operations and Executive Assistant and peer support the other co-Executive Director.

Fundraising and Donor Relations 

1.Oversee and lead Foxglove’s fundraising and donor relations in partnership with relevant team members.

2.Drive Foxglove’s fundraising strategy that diversifies Foxglove's income across foundations, major donors and other funding sources.

3.Build and maintain strong personal relationships with key funders and major donors, serving as Foxglove's primary external contact for funders. 

4.Identify and cultivate new funding prospects aligned with Foxglove's mission, including researching and pursuing grant opportunities.

5.Oversee the preparation of compelling funding proposals, reports, and impact updates, ensuring funders have a clear and accurate picture of Foxglove's work and results.

6.Set and track annual fundraising targets in collaboration with the co-Executive Director and finance team, ensuring income projections align with organisational budgets and plans.

7.Represent Foxglove at donor meetings, briefings, and sector events to build the organisation's profile and credibility within the funding community.

8.Ensure fundraising practices reflect Foxglove's values and independence.

Person Specification

Essential

• A strong interest in tech justice and Foxglove's mission.
• Significant (5+ years) experience at CEO level.
• Experience managing and motivating a team, with a track record of supporting people to do their best work.
• A brilliant fundraising track record and experience in financial management. 
• Excellent communication skills – you can write persuasively, clearly and concisely, hold a press conference, and brief a politician, all in the same day.
• Strong political judgement and an ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Experience in organisational management or operations, including oversight of budgets and financial processes.
• A self-starter who is able to work independently and take initiative, while contributing generously to a shared team goal.
• Excellent time management skills of yourself and others – able to prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to muck in and support other members of a small team as required.
• UK based with right to work in the UK.

 Desirable

• Experience working on technology, digital rights, or AI.
• Legal qualification or equivalent advocacy leadership experience. 
• Experience working with a wide range of groups and partners from impacted communities, civil society groups, unions, associations and small businesses.
• Experience working with or alongside legal teams in a campaigning or advocacy context.
• Experience working with unions or impacted communities.

Length and Salary

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover contract of 12 months. The annual salary is £98,800 per annum pro rata less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. Please note our pay is transparent and non-negotiable.

Our team works remotely; this role must be based in the UK, ideally London. Our team travels every two months for team days and annually for team retreats. 

Please note we are only accepting UK based applicants for this role. Applicants must already have right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.

How to apply

Please make your application via the Be Applied link provided, answering the application questions and uploading your CV. We will not review applications sent via a job board or to our email.

All applications are reviewed by a Foxglove member of staff. We do not use automated systems to select which candidates proceed through the recruitment process. The only way in which we will use generative AI is as a comparison, to assess whether applications may have been AI generated. We do not otherwise use AI to process applications, and would request that candidates do not use generative AI to draft theirs.

Foxglove is growing and we are striving to build a team that is inclusive. We will create a diverse and adaptable environment where we support people to do their best work. We believe an effective and creative team is made up of people from different walks of life. You can read more about how we work and what we offer our staff on our website.

If any part of this process causes you difficulty or you require any reasonable adjustments to make your application, please get in touch with us via our website.

If you would like to know more about how we process your data as part of the recruitment process you can read our recruitment data use policy on our website

Contract: Full Time (35 hours per week), Permanent​

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Hours: 35 hours per week​

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Location: Manchester​

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Starting salary:  £34,220 per annum​​

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Closing date: 16.08.2026​

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Expected date of interviews: w/c 31.08.2026​

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Job ref: VA795​

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We have an exciting opportunity for a welfare advisor based within our Legal Advice and Welfare Services (LAWS) team. ​​

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About the role​

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Do you want to use your extensive welfare benefits and/or asylum support experience to help torture survivors realise their welfare rights and entitlements? ​

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Freedom from Torture is a human rights organisation that provides rehabilitation to survivors of torture. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for human rights to join our team in Manchester. ​

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The Welfare Advisor works within the holistic rehabilitation model of Freedom from Torture and provides welfare advice and advocacy to our clients, forming part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will receive, process and manage welfare referrals, and act as a point of contact on welfare issues primarily for the Manchester centre, and to a smaller degree, the​​ Scotland Centre.

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This role requires careful and sensitive delivery of complex welfare information and advice, often to very vulnerable clients. You must have in- depth knowledge of the welfare rights and benefits available to asylum seekers and/or refugees. This may include completing Section 4 applications, or appealing negative benefits decisions on health or vulnerability grounds. ​

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About you​

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The ideal candidate for the role will have the following:​

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​Experience of working within a similar role providing advocacy on a range of welfare issues to include housing, welfare benefits and Asylum Support

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​Extensive experience of working within the benefits system, including the application, assessment and appeals procedures

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​Experience working with refugees and asylum seekers and an understanding of the needs of this group and the associated support services and mechanisms available

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​Experience of liaising with external agencies and government bodies to ensure that service users are given access to their available welfare rights and entitlements.​​

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At interview you will need to demonstrate your ability to identify welfare needs and provide appropriate advice and recommendations. You will be given a case study to work through and you will be asked to share your analysis and plan with us. ​

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In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).​

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Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. ​

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Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £34,220 - £39,696.​

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To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please kindly see the attached file.​

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Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.​

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Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.​

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We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.​

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Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.​

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Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.​

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.​

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No agencies please.

Full-time Solicitor (£50,000-£60,000)

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

Why this role matters

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

What you will lead

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

· Issues and disputes: Handle escalations quickly and proportionately.

You’ll thrive here if you show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What you will bring

· Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE.

· Ready to build strong supervision and people skills.

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

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

· Excellent written and oral communication.

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

Helpful extras

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

Practicalities

· Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

· Location: Central London base with sensible hybrid flexibility.

· Salary: £50,000.

What We Look For

The Co-founders Mindset

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

We select candidates based on their performance in 8 areas;

1. Ownership and follow-through

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

2. Bold, informed judgement

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

3. Entrepreneurial drive

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

4. Planning under pressure

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

5. Inclusive practice

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

6. Clear communication

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

7. Team-building and collaboration

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

8. Constant learning

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

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

As Welcome Team Leader you will work as part of the Engagement team, leading a team of Welcome Hosts to provide a warm welcome and overall excellent visitor experience at Southwark Cathedral. Acting as a central point of contact, you will lead, support and develop the Welcome Team to deliver a friendly and engaging visit and ensure a high standard of customer service. You will work closely with the Head of Engagement to support the development of the Welcome Team through training and support, organise rotas and ensure adequate cover of all positions, and support the overall goal to increase visitor numbers, donations and visitor engagement. 

If you have experience in:

• Managing a team, supervision and team training
• Working within a heritage, public engagement or visitor attraction setting
• Dealing with customer feedback or complaints

And are:

• Customer focused, passionate about excellent engagement and welcome
• A skilled and engaging communicator
• Committed to continuous organisation improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change, with an understanding of and enthusiasm for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, and sympathy with the Christian faith.

Then we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact with Welcome Team acting for daily visitor engagement operations, liaising with other onsite teams, including Vergers, Retail, Property and Enterprise;
• Line manage the paid Welcome Team, ensuring a high standard of welcome and visitor service is provided;
• Carry out regular walk rounds of the site to support Welcome Team members, collaborate and provide feedback and ensure standards are consistently met;
• Cover Welcome Team positions as an when required, providing a welcoming, friendly and engaging visitor experience to all visitors to the Cathedral;
• Organise monthly rotas for the Welcome Team to ensure all days are adequately staffed, managing annual leave, sickness and overtime requests;
• Work alongside the Head of Engagement to develop and maintain training sessions and ensure mandatory training is up to date;
• Attend weekly Cathedral Diary meetings and manage daily service sheets and promotional materials;
• Handle complaints procedure and any difficult customers;
• Manage the recording of daily visitor numbers and donation figures;
• Take the lead on card payments for on the day ticket sales for public and group tours, and other engagement events;
• Attend the Health and Safety Committee and ensure the Welcome Team are confident and compliant with all health, safety, security and safeguarding policies and procedures;
• Take an active role in providing visitors with information about the Cathedral and its history, upcoming events, donation points, services and more;
• Communicate with pre-booked and un-booked tour groups requiring access to the Cathedral;
• Refer any visitor in need of pastoral care to the Day Chaplain or clergy;
• Encourage visitors to donate to the Cathedral through the various platforms available in the Cathedral and online and to encourage those making a donation to Gift Aid it should they be eligible to do so;
• Direct visitors to the Cathedral Shop and Café encouraging secondary spend;
• Promote the sale of information products such as the Visitor Map and Guidebook; 

Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday, June 17th

Interviews are planned for Friday, June 26th

Introduction to the Cathedral 

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all. 

The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 290,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

Job Description

As the compliance lead and subject matter expert within Fair for You, the Head of Compliance is responsible for designing, establishing and controlling the compliance universe within Fair for You.  In doing so, the Head of Compliance is expected to write and implement policies and procedures to ensure that Fair for You is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and to be able to detect and prevent / correct non-compliance.  The successful candidate will inherit an established and well-functioning compliance process, with the focus of the role being on maintaining high standards, providing strategic oversight, supporting the wider business and ensuring our compliance function continues to evolve in line with regulatory expectations.  

Roles, Duties and Responsibilities

Please note that this is an autonomous and strategic role, working 3 days per week (0.6 FTE).  The Head of Compliance will be expected to assume the SMF16 and the SMF17 role within Fair for You and report directly to the Deputy CEO.  This role assumes direct line manager responsibility for the Risk & Compliance Manager and the Customer Satisfaction Manager, who will assist in the completion of operational duties within this role and provide cover for time-critical matters on the Head of Compliance’s non-working days, escalating as required; people management skills are therefore required.

Strategic Compliance Oversight

With Consumer Duty at the heart of what we do, the Head of Compliance is responsible for creating and overseeing Fair for You’s strategic compliance with regulators and the regulatory system, specifically:

· Ensuring Fair for You’s policies are effective and sufficient to ensure compliance with Fair for You’s regulatory obligations;

· Implementation, maintenance and monitoring of those key policies, this includes the complaints register, conflict of interest register etc;

· Ensuring Fair for You’s controls are effective at countering counter the economic and financial crime risk that Fair for You might be subject to; and

· Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance reports to the Board and key stakeholders (investors, regulators) including on the impact of the Consumer Duty. 

Operational Duties

The Head of Compliance is responsible for the successful implementation of operational activities to ensure regulatory compliance, specifically:

· ensuring that all compliance procedures, systems and controls and customer documentation are fit for purpose, up-to-date, compliant and effective across the business;

· ownership of Fair for You’s responsibilities under the Consumer Duty and SM&CR;

· maintaining the compliance manual, and all compliance procedure documentation;

· ensuring appropriate consumer outcomes to complaints and other issues arising from supervisory activities; clear analysis of complaints reporting and provision of insight to DCEO, CEO and Board;

· ensuring all notification and reporting requirements are met through completion of accurate reporting to regulators; and

· maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues throughout the business.

Advisory

The Head of Compliance is responsible for regulatory horizon-scanning in order to ensure the business maintains a pro-active approach on all appropriate compliance issues, specifically:

· developing and maintaining effective interaction with regulators to proactively keep Fair for You ahead of, and well prepared for, regulatory change;

· maintaining an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as consideration of prospective regulatory changes;

· providing strategic advice and guidance to CEO, DCEO, the Chair, the Board and the risk committees for both Fair for You CIC and its charity owner, the Fair Credit Charity, enabling them to assess the effectiveness of compliance policies and procedures;

· overseeing employee training on compliance matters, including internal policies and procedures, the application of standards and guidelines, and relevant laws and regulatory requirements; and

· promoting and enhancing a strong compliance culture – to include presentations at staff meetings, delivering and writing training materials and sharing subject matter expertise.

Business Risk Assessment

The Head of Compliance is also responsible for the strategic oversight of the business risk assessment process ensuring that business risks are appropriately identified and assessed, specifically:

· contributing (with other members of the Fair for You team) to identify effective and appropriate business risk mitigation activities;

· maintenance of the Risk Registers for Fair for You and the Fair Credit Charity; and

· administration (scheduling meetings, setting agenda and minute-taking in consultation with the Chairs) for Fair for You’s Risk & Compliance Committee and the Fair Credit Charity’s Oversight and Risk Committee; with support available from the Office Manager.

Details

Working pattern: 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) – specific days by agreement

Salary: £50k (a premium to reflect the SMF16/SMF17 licensing burden not reducing with hours; equivalent to circa £83k FTE)

Hybrid role (currently operating on circa 5 days a month in the office, pro-rated from 8 days a month for FTE)

Line Manager responsibility for Risk & Compliance Manager and Customer Satisfaction Manager.

The Senior Risk Relationship Manager provides pivotal leadership in risk management, operational resilience, governance and data protection across Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance globally.  Advising on both threats, and opportunities across the organisation’s portfolio, producing insights on emerging themes, particularly those affecting modern slavery and human trafficking, and NGO operations

Operating at the second line of defence (L2), the role delivers independent oversight, guidance, and constructive challenge, strengthening risk management and compliance across the organisation. It supports and holds operational teams to account, ensuring risks are effectively identified, managed, and aligned with organisational risk appetite and governance requirements.

Aligned with ISO 31000 principles, the role leads the development, maturation, and embedding of an enterprise risk approach that integrates risk into strategy, operations, and organisational culture, enabling clear ownership across both centralised and decentralised functions.

The postholder works closely with operational and security leaders to strengthen organisational readiness for, and response to, major incidents and crises, ensuring effective escalation, coordination, and learning.

The role also incorporates Data Protection within the remit and is responsible for monitoring and advising on the organisation’s compliance with all applicable data protection laws.  provide objective oversight without conflicts of interest. 

It is not expected that the role holder is an expert in every aspect of data protection legislation from the outset, but must be able to upskill as needed, interpret requirements, and collaborate with external specialists where appropriate. Their role focuses on promoting good data protection practice across the organisation, including ensuring staff awareness and adherence to internal processes (e.g. completion of training, conducting DPIAs, and following approved procedures) and leading on the creation of these where gaps are identified. 

Main Duties

Risk Management

• Lead the strategic and operational development of the organisation’s risk framework, ensuring alignment with ISO 31000 and organisational context
• Coordinate appropriate identification and management of risk across all senior leadership and accountable roles, ensuring coverages of all 12 classifications of risk per the HfJ framework: (Security; Safeguarding; Health & Safety; Financial; Corruption; People & Culture; Cyber, Information and IT; Governance; Legal & Compliance; Reputational; Quality; Strategic)
• Develop and oversee an annual roadmap and schedule to monitor, evaluate, and report on organisational risk maturity, risk strategies and risk transfer.
• Maintain and continuously improve risk reporting tools, registers, and dashboards for global risk tracking and visibility.
• Coordinate training and communication that promote collaboration and ownership of risk across functions.
• Provide clear and accessible risk reporting to senior leadership, country directors, and the Board of Trustees (via subcommittees).

Risk Governance

• Lead coordination of the Risk & Compliance Committee, supporting the Chair to ensure key risks are accurately reported, well understood, and actively managed with Trustee oversight and governing mandates.
• Facilitate the setting of risk appetite and thresholds by the Board of Trustees, supporting their legal duties relating to risk, and ensuring organisational accountability.
• Author and maintain core risk policies in line with governance appetites and policy frameworks.
• Provide clear, concise and decision-oriented risk reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees

Strategy Integration

• Support strategy owners to plan and monitor achievement against commitments, identify delivery risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Author the organisation’s annual Strategic Risk Outlook along with relevant country/thematic briefings.
• Embed risk-based thinking into decision-making, strategic planning and programme delivery to identify both threats and opportunities.

Incident & Crisis Management

• Serve as a core member of the Incident and Crisis Management Teams (IMT/CMT), advising and supporting leadership and country teams during critical incidents.
• Coordinate internal investigations into serious incidents, liaising with the Charity Commission as required.
• Maintain the incident register, ensure robust documentation, and facilitate post-incident reviews, learning and feedback to risk registers.
• Support development of the organisation’s complaints, accountability and whistleblowing mechanisms. 
• Strengthen organisational readiness and resilience for potential high-impact events.

Data Protection

Compliance & Governance 

• Keep the organisation on track with UK GDPR and equivalent laws in other regions. 
• Make sure policies are up to date and actually used in day-to-day work. 
• Offer clear, practical advice on what the law requires and how teams can meet it. 
• Act as the central point of contact to the Information Commissioners Office (and other authorities) in the event of major data related incidents.

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) 

• Lead the DPIA process and ensure alignment across the organisation. 
• Help teams understand when a DPIA is needed and how to assess risks. 
• Step in on complex or high-risk DPIAs to guide decision-making and agree on safeguards. 
• Initiate DPIAs and involve the right people; providing oversight and guidance. 
• Check that decisions and DPIA findings align with legal obligations. 

Advisory & Support 

• Act as the go-to person for data protection questions from staff. 
• Support project and operational teams to build privacy into new systems and ways of working. 
• Advise on lawful bases, consent, transparency, and everyday compliance questions. 

Training & Awareness 

• Lead the organisation’s training and awareness activities relating to data protection. 

Risk Function: 

• Connect DPIA outcomes with wider organisational risks. 
• Ensure systems are designed with strong security and privacy controls. 

Key Result Areas

• Consistent application of the organisation’s risk management framework. 
• Clear and timely reporting of key risks and opportunities to governance bodies. 
• Continuous improvement in risk maturity and learning culture. 
• Professional, transparent, and effective incident and crisis management.
• Strong collaboration between risk, operations, and programme teams.
• Integration of risk considerations into major organisational strategies and initiatives. 
• Consistent DPIAs in line with organizational risk.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking – ability to connect detailed risks to big-picture objectives. 
• Stakeholder engagement – builds credibility and trust at all levels.
• Adaptive communication – explains complex issues clearly and constructively.
• Problem-solving – confident and calm in uncertain situations.
• Execution – confident in the high-quality delivery of deep and complex work
• Collaboration – works effectively across teams and geographies.
• Emotional intelligence – empathetic, balanced, and composed in high-pressure situations.
• Resilience – maintains professionalism and focus through organisational change. 
• Integrity – upholds confidentiality and ethical standards at all times. 

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, ISO 31000, and governance structures.
• Experience analysing and reporting risks across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Proven ability to design and maintain risk policies, frameworks, and guidance.
• Skilled in digital systems for risk and incident management (Power BI, Excel, PowerApps).
• Understanding of safeguarding, security, and cyber risks within an NGO context.
• Familiarity with Board governance processes and committee reporting.
• Experience leading after-action reviews and embedding organisational learning.
• Knowledge of modern slavery and human trafficking risks in global operations.

Experience

• Minimum six years of relevant experience managing programmes, operations, or risk in international development, humanitarian, or human rights contexts.
• Experience managing serious incidents in security, safeguarding, reputational, or crisis areas.
• Experience working with Data Protection issues and management thereof
• Experience working across multiple countries or sectors (desirable). 

Education

• Educated to degree level
• Professional certification in risk management (ISO 31000, Institute of Risk Management), Global Governance, or a related field. With two additional years of professional experience desirable. 
• Project management certification (PMD Pro, PRINCE2, Agile) desirable. 

We expect all our employees to understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that encounters our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.

As part of Hope for Justice/Slave Free Alliance, you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 1 day Marriage Leave
• Birthday Day
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to our Employee Rewards Platform, providing discounts and offers for well-known retailers
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family
• Professional development opportunities
• Professional memberships paid
• Flexible and hybrid working

Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. The advert may be removed prior to the closing date if the position is filled. If you are interested in this role please ensure to submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us

We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.

The roles

We are recruiting for two exciting roles within our Policy and Advocacy team in Brussels, one Policy Advisor and one Assistant Policy Advisor. These positions will play a pivotal role in advancing ambitious strategies, campaigns and advocacy initiatives to help tackle the climate and nature emergency.

Working closely with partners and colleagues across the organisation, you will help support our goals to achieve meaningful change in EU laws, policies and corporate practices. Through strategic stakeholder engagement, advocacy and campaign delivery, you will contribute to achieving our influencing objectives and creating lasting environmental impact across the EU.

About you

You will be confident working with policymakers, coalitions and diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful policy and practice change. You will bring strong research, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear and compelling advocacy messages.

Highly organised and collaborative, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities effectively and demonstrate sound judgement, discretion with a strong commitment to our mission and values.

How to apply

To apply, answer the following questions:

1. Please describe a policy, public affairs, advocacy, campaigning, research or related initiative that you have contributed to. What was your role and what impact did the work achieve?
2. This role requires working collaboratively with policymakers, partners and colleagues across different organisations and jurisdictions. Please provide an example of how you would approach building consensus among diverse stakeholders to advance a shared advocacy objective. (Max. 500 words per question)

Please send this to Peopleops at Global Witness.

At Global Witness, we are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We want to ensure the process is an inclusive and supportive experience.

Equality and diversity

We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.

Contracts Surveyor (Healthy Homes)

East London (Hybrid) |  £50,862 + Excellent Benefits

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with an established and highly respected Housing Association to recruit a Contracts Surveyor/Manager - Healthy Homes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, delivering high-quality homes for thousands of residents across London. You'll play a key role in ensuring homes remain safe, healthy and compliant while leading the technical delivery of damp & mould remediation and Healthy Homes repairs in line with the latest regulatory requirements, including Awaab's Law.

If you're an experienced Surveyor or Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of an important service that genuinely improves residents' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations Manager - Responsive Repairs, you'll oversee the technical management and contract performance of Healthy Homes and damp & mould cases from initial diagnosis through to completion.

You'll ensure works are delivered safely, to a high standard and within regulatory timescales, whilst driving contractor performance, customer satisfaction and value for money.

This is a varied role combining technical surveying, contract management, compliance oversight and customer-focused service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of Healthy Homes and damp & mould repair cases.
• Ensure cases are investigated and managed in line with Awaab's Law requirements and regulatory timescales.
• Diagnose building defects, identify root causes and specify appropriate remedial works.
• Undertake pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality, compliance and health & safety standards are met.
• Prepare repair specifications and issue works orders within agreed budgets.
• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs and service delivery standards.
• Attend monthly contract performance meetings and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records across repairs and asset management systems.
• Provide technical surveying advice to colleagues on responsive repairs and disrepair matters.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, local authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure residents receive excellent communication throughout the lifecycle of repairs.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience within social housing, local authority or residential property maintenance environments.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing responsive repairs, damp & mould or Healthy Homes programmes.
• Strong building pathology knowledge with the ability to diagnose defects and specify repairs.
• Experience carry

Head of Governance & Company Secretary (Part-Time)

London (Hybrid – 1-2 days in the office)
3-4 days per week | 3-6 Month Contract | £250-£300 per day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced governance professional with a strong charity background? We're working with a respected UK charity to recruit an experienced Head of Governance & Company Secretary to provide strategic governance leadership and ensure the organisation continues to meet the highest standards of compliance and best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation on a flexible, part-time basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll lead the organisation's governance function, providing expert advice to Trustees, the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. You'll ensure effective board operations, maintain compliance with charity and company law, and support the ongoing development of governance frameworks and risk management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Company Secretary and advising on governance best practice.

• Supporting Trustee meetings, including agenda planning, board papers and minute taking.

• Ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and relevant UK charity regulations.

• Maintaining statutory records and governance policies.

• Managing and developing the organisation's governance framework and risk register.

• Providing governance and project support to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

• Supporting board development, trustee induction and governance improvements.

• Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring the organisation remains compliant.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven Company Secretary and governance experience within the charity sector.

• Strong knowledge of Charity Commission requirements, charity law and governance frameworks.

• Experience supporting Boards of Trustees and senior leadership teams.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.

• Experience of risk management and governance policy development.

• High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• £250-£300 per day (Inside IR35).

• Part-time opportunity (3-4 days per week).

• Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the London office.

• Initial 3-6 month contract with the potential to become permanent.

• Immediate start available.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-respected charity.

If you're an experienced governance professional with charity sector expertise and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.