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Grant Accountant

Money Ready is dedicated to creating a financially fluent population, and our finance team plays a vital role in making that ambition possible. We’re looking for an experienced grant accounting professional to join us on a six-month contract, taking ownership of our grant financial reporting and setting up a new procurement structure for our schools team.

You’ll prepare financial information for grant proposals and donor reports, maintain restricted and unrestricted fund schedules, and keep our grant compliance and audit readiness in good shape. Alongside this, you’ll design and implement Money Ready’s procurement framework from scratch, covering policy, supplier due diligence, purchase orders and contract management, before handing this over to our Finance Assistant once it’s up and running.

This role sits at the bridge between transactional finance and our wider strategic finance function, so we’re looking for someone who’s just as comfortable in the detail as they are explaining financial data to non-finance colleagues and funders.

What the role involves:

Preparing grant budgets, financial narratives and donor reports in line with funder requirements and Charity SORP. Tracking grant budgets against actuals and reporting variances to the Senior Finance & Operations Manager. Designing and rolling out a procurement framework, from supplier onboarding through to contract renewals. Supporting month-end reconciliations and audit schedules. Working closely with our fundraising team to provide financial data and constructive challenge on donor budgets.

Key details:

• Hybrid working, based from one of our offices in London, Birmingham, Southampton, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow or Manchester
• Fixed-term contract, 6 months, 3 days per week
• Salary of £36,000 to £38,000 FTE, pro-rated to 3 days per week, dependent on experience
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent); AAT Level 4 with substantial grant and procurement experience will also be considered
• Experience of Sage Intacct is highly desirable
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and a criminal record check (PVG)

Key dates:

• Application deadline: 12pm on Monday 5th October 2026
• Round 1 interviews: 8th October 2026 (online)
• Round 2 interviews: 13th October 2026 (in person, London)

Position: Head of Fundraising and Events

Location: Hybrid (London Office with flexible remote working)

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £45,000

Annual Leave & Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• 8% non-contributory pension scheme

• Annual Season Ticket loan and Cycle Schemes

Campaign for Better Transport is the only UK charity working across all sustainable transport modes. We advocate for better, greener, fairer transport for all – working with government, industry and communities to make the case for investment in sustainable transport.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage and shape our fundraising capability and help make a positive difference to people’s lives. We are a small but dedicated team looking for someone to play a strategic and active hands-on role in increasing income generation.

The purpose of the role is threefold: 

• 40%: To oversee the cultivation, development and maintenance of Campaign for Better Transport’s corporate partnerships, relationships and funding
• 40%: To maintain and develop funding from Trusts and Foundations and High Net Worth Individuals
• 20%: To plan and oversee Campaign for Better Transport’s overall events programme, using external agencies as necessary to deliver specific events. To support where necessary the Head of Policy Research & Projects and the Head of External Affairs who organise other industry, public sector and stakeholder events.

In addition, to have oversight of Individual Giving (managed by the Heads of Comms) and its contribution to overall funding.

Person specification

We’re looking for an exceptional fundraiser who can turn opportunities into income and relationships into lasting partnerships. With a strong track record of securing major funding from businesses, trusts and foundations, you’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery, building influential networks, crafting compelling bids, managing budgets and projects, and overseeing high-impact events that help drive our mission forward.

First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 19 October

Final interviews will take place in the week commencing 26 October

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 11 October

South East London Mind is recruiting Lived Experience Support Workers to work within two of the five neighbourhood South London and Maudsley (SLaM) Southwark Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). Using their own lived experience of mental health challenges, the post holder will provide recovery-focused, person-centred support to individuals accessing community mental health services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will support clients to improve wellbeing, build resilience, increase independence, and access community resources through a strengths-based, holistic approach. 

Purpose of the Role 

This role aims to empower individuals to take a more active role in managing their mental health and wellbeing, increase their independence within the community, and access the support and opportunities that are meaningful to them in their recovery journey. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and support a caseload of clients within the Southwark neighbourhood CMHT. 
• Deliver recovery-oriented peer support using lived experience, empathy, and understanding. 
• Help clients develop confidence, independence, resilience, and life skills. 
• Provide information, advice, signposting, and support to access local services and community resources. 
• Support clients with practical tasks, including attending appointments, engaging with groups and activities, collecting prescriptions, and communicating with healthcare professionals. 
• Promote the principles and value of peer support within the Multi-Disciplinary Team. 
• Maintain knowledge of local community services and resources and share this information with colleagues. 
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns appropriately. 
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation requirements. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have personal lived experience of mental health challenges. 
• Have experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally within a health, mental health, or clinical environment. 
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with clients. 
• Demonstrate strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills. 
• Take a person-centred, strengths-based approach to supporting recovery. 
• Work effectively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team while also managing their own workload. 

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Wednesday 14th October

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

We are seeking an experienced leader to support and the assist the Board of Trustees to carry out the objectives and fulfil the mission of Roshni Ghar.

Job Title: Chief Executive
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Location: Office based, Keighley BD21 2JH
Responsible to: Roshni Ghar Board of Trustees via the Chair of Trustees 
Language: Requirement for this position, is the ability to speak Urdu, Punjabi or Bangla.
Disclosure: The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (Working with Vulnerable Adults and children)
Exemption: This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. (Due to the nature and sensitivity of the client group, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder be a woman. This is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.).

About Us

Roshni Ghar provides a culturally appropriate service to support the mental health needs of ethnic minority women in the Airedale area of Bradford Metropolitan District.

We utilise a service user informed approach that promotes recovery and well-being through participation, inclusion, and choice.

We help to tackle inequalities and promote equality and diversity in partner organisations.

We strive to continuously adapt and improve services to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the community served.

Our core services

We provide culturally and spiritually sensitive support for ethnic minority women experiencing mental and emotional distress, empowering them to engage more responsively with mainstream and other relevant services where they may experience barriers.

We do this through 1 to 1 key working, group work, including peer group support, promoting a better understanding of mental distress and mental health promotion and illness prevention, signposting and working with other services to promote the equality and diversity agenda.

We support and enable an active service user voice not only in developing our own services, but also in service development for other health and social care organisations.

We encourage social inclusion and promote access to educational and vocational opportunities.

We also provide a safe space for women to explore issues relevant to their mental health and well-being.

Key objectives of the post

The new CEO will enthusiastically support and assist the Board of Trustees in carrying out the objectives and fulfilling the Mission Statement of Roshni Ghar, work within and promote the service user led ethos of Roshni Ghar.

They will maintain and develop high-quality services which aim to reduce the emotional and mental distress experienced by ethnic minority women and exceed the current funding levels in order to expand the organisation. They will continue and further develop the commitment to ensure that Roshni Ghar provides a range of culturally appropriate activities and services and continue and further develop the strong track record of community engagement and the strong emphasis on partnership working.

Key areas of responsibility

• To have overall responsibility for operational, service and performance management issues.
• To provide support and help assist in the development of all members of Roshni Ghar.
• To be responsible for ensuring an excellent level of communication between all stake holders of Roshni Ghar.
• To be responsible for modelling and encouraging an attitude of trust, support and respect towards and between all parties involved in the organisation.
• To take overall responsibility for developing, implementing and reviewing policies and to ensure that all policies relating to induction and training are adhered to.
• To work alongside the Board of Trustees to continuously improve quality standards and the reputation of Roshni Ghar.
• To work closely with the Company Secretary and Chairperson to ensure that all actions are taken in accordance with the Articles of Association and applicable charity and company law.
• To participate in regular supervision and line manage a number of staff, students and volunteers

The CEO will work closely alongside all internal stakeholders of Roshni Ghar to plan, implement and evaluate the organisation’s Business Plan, as well as alongside the Board of Trustees to seek out, develop and evaluate new business opportunities. They will seek out and acquire new fundraising opportunities and, equally, to promote our services citywide.

This role will also improve and develop effective relationships with partner organisations, establish and develop profitable relationships and partnerships with funders, community mental health teams, and the wider voluntary sector and actively endorse and positively promote Roshni Ghar across all aspects of the media.

Management responsibilities will include ensuring financial sustainability and growth of the organisation and ensuring that Roshni Ghar continues to meet the high standards set by Funders. The CEO will be responsible for all activities relating to human resources and work alongside the Board of Trustees to develop and implement all organisational policies and procedures. They will also actively ensure that all feedback procedures and communications are operating effectively and perform any other tasks as identified by the Trustees, and commensurate with the grade of this position.

The successful candidate will have a relevant professional qualification, proven experience in leadership and developmental management in one or more organisations, experience of managing Budgets, Risk, Quality and safety as well as experience of leading outcomes-based management processes. They will be able to speak Urdu, Punjabi or Bangla , will have worked in a mental health setting with ethnic minority women and will be familiar with changing statutory care funding requirements and the social, medical and public health models of mental health.

Essential skills and abilities for this position include resilience, high level interpersonal and relationship building, communication and presentation skills, financial scrutiny, people management skills, interpersonal and relationship building skills alongside data analysis, reporting and data use.

The CEO will be committed to service-user involvement in the design, delivery and review of services, an inclusive approach which welcomes and relates to people from many different backgrounds, have a positive attitude towards those with mental health difficulties and able to respect and value people unconditionally and an optimistic and motivational for people with mental health difficulties.

The closing date for this position is 23:59 on Tuesday 6th October.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our online portal to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

About Bank Workers Charity

At Bank Workers Charity, we help people in the banking community live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Guided by our values of Integrity, Caring, Respect, Achievement and Fairness, we're committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace where people can thrive.

About the Role

We're looking for an organised and proactive People Administrator to join our People & Culture team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with HR administration experience who wants to develop their career in a supportive, values-led organisation.

You'll provide high-quality HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, learning and development, employee benefits, HR systems and employee engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Manage HR administration, employee records and employment documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support payroll changes and employee benefits administration.
• Assist with learning and development activities and training records.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement activities.

About You

You'll have:

• Experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or HR Coordinator role.
• Knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications.

Desirable: CIPD Level 3 (or working towards), charity sector experience, learning & development or employee relations administration experience.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle, work closely with experienced HR professionals, and make a real difference within a charity that supports people in the banking community.

Our Benefits:

• 30 days holiday, plus public holidays (FTE).
• 8% employer contribution to Bank Workers Charity’s pension scheme and up to an additional 3% matched with employee contributions.
• A wide range of employer funded wellbeing experiences through Heka.
• Flexible benefit provision (including BUPA plan, cycle to work, payroll giving and electric car scheme).
• Group Life Cover (three times annual salary).
• Weekly wellbeing half hour.
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you're interested in joining us, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role by 22 September 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 28 September 2026.

Support, Guide and Lead Services That Change Lives

This is your opportunity to provide leadership to services that make a real difference to people, families and communities across Lancashire. Join a values-led organisation where your leadership will help shape services, support talented teams, and create positive, lasting change.

At New Era North West, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over 40 years, we have worked alongside children, young people, adults and families to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, increase opportunities and build stronger communities. Through our work in employment, skills and education, health and wellbeing, and family and community services, we help people overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve their potential. 

As our Charitable Service Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our charitable services, ensuring they remain high quality, responsive and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes. Working closely with the CEO, Operations Manager and Leadership Team, you will provide direction, guidance and support to service managers and practitioners, enabling them to deliver high-quality services that achieve positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. You'll play a key role in developing confident, capable teams, fostering a positive and supportive culture, and ensuring our services continue to make a lasting difference across Lancashire. 

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of a respected and growing organisation. You'll lead and support passionate teams, develop strong partnerships, and help create a positive workplace culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. We're looking for someone who can inspire others, bring people together, and balance strategic thinking with a practical approach to leadership.

What We Offer

• Salary: £38,428.46 per annum 
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
• Location: Burnley, Lancashire, with travel across service areas required (essential car user) 
• Annual Leave: 32 days per year 
• The opportunity to shape and influence services that improve lives and strengthen communities.
• A supportive, values-driven culture built on Care, Support and Belief.
• The chance to work alongside committed colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
• A senior leadership role where your ideas, experience and vision can have a genuine impact.

If you are passionate about creating opportunities, supporting communities and leading services that deliver real social impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help challenge inequality, strengthen communities and transform lives.

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.

Purpose of the Post

People are our greatest asset and we believe in developing the hearts and minds of our team and our wider network of VCSE partners.

The Director of Culture will provide leadership to ensure the VCSA has a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture across the organisation. This role ensures that our people feel valued, empowered, and aligned with our mission and values.

You will lead the design and implementation of our People and Culture strategy — embedding wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous learning across the organisation, ensuring every member of staff feels valued and empowered to achieve their best.

You will work alongside our Chair and lead the embedding of our Anti Racist principles within the organisation.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Culture will work as part of that team to contribute to strategic planning and to ensure that the VCSA is a great place to work, where people thrive and feel valued.

You will provide leadership for workforce culture and development across the wider VCSE delivery community, including inclusivity, belonging, anti racist, solution-focused, relational, and collaborative approaches. 

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Reporting to: Principal
Line managing: Site Manager, Professional Services team (Student Recruitment and Communications Manager and Office staff), IT Manager
Key Relationships: Senior Management Team, Head of Access to Learning, the Chair and Trustees of the City & Guilds of London Art School, Chair and Trustees of the City and Guilds Art School Property Trust
 

Main purpose of role:
The Director of Operations is an important, senior role at the Art School, responsible for supporting the Principal in the delivery of the Strategic Vision and to monitor the progress of its objectives. They are responsible for the efficient and effective management of internal resources and stakeholders, and will act as the deputy to the Principal in all matters excluding academic. They will also contribute to the oversight of recruitment of students and staff.
The Director of Operations provides vision and professional leadership of registry, professional services, IT, admissions, as well as the management of compliance, HR, and the Art School’s technical tutors. They have some oversight of marketing inasfar as it relates to recruitment. The Director of Operations is the key liaison with the Property Trust, which is the official landlord for the Art School and the governing body that oversees the main buildings at our site in Kennington. They are the lead person, responsible for the OfS return and so it is anticipated that the successful candidate would have a level of quality assurance experience and familiarity with policy oversight.

The Art School is an independent educational charity with approximately 300 students and 100 members of staff. The Art School is entering a new strategic planning cycle that will see us growing our profile and portfolio; expanding our international links and external partnerships; and, deepening our civic impact on our neighborhood in Kennington and further afield.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties and responsibilities of the post are:
Leadership and Strategy

• Supporting the Principal in the delivery of the Strategic Vision for the Art School
• Working closely with the Head of Finance to allocate resources in line with the Art School improvement plan
• Oversee the management of and communication with, internal stakeholders of the School

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure that the systems and processes employed by the Art School comply with legal, audit and regulatory requirements,
• Oversee Risk Management, including Health & Safety compliance;
• Champion and oversee EDI across the Art School;
• Monitor the Art School’s performance against strategic objectives;
• Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and relevant Committees, providing effective and timely reporting, proactive advice and support;
• Have overall responsibility for operational strategy including and policy management;
• To be the Art School ‘point of contact’ to the Property Trust;
• Manage legal and related matters as and when they arise.

Registry

• Oversee the team that handles student registry, academic administration and affairs, compliance and all non-academic matters of student experience;
• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of statutory and regulatory returns (e.g. to the Office for Students, Higher Education Statistics Agency, Office of the Independent Adjudicator for HE, Student Loans Company, UKVI etc);
• Act as the primary liaison for the Art School’s validating partners (Arts University Bournemouth, University of the Arts London Awarding Body);
• Act as Secretary to the Academic Board and oversee the arrangements for Art School Examination Boards;

Operations

• Implementation of HR processes and systems, seeking external advice as appropriate;
• Recruitment and line management of operational staff;
• Lead the process for the Art School’s annual staff appraisal scheme (Individual Performance Review) recommending associated staff development and training activities as agreed with the Principal;
• Day-to-day oversight of the professional teams managing the Estate, Technical Resources and IT infrastructure, and lead strategic planning relevant to these areas;
• Chair the Art School’s Site and Environment Committee;
• Manage the relationship with the Property Trust on a day-to-day basis.

External Profile and Recruitment

• Supporting the Principal to ensure successful student recruitment, working collaboratively with other academics;
• Development of the Art School’s activities (including commercial activities), short courses and profile;
• Oversee the Health & Safety and other logistical aspects of public events such as Degree Show

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputise where appropriate for the Principal;
• Lead and undertake Health and Safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role;
• Undertake other duties of a reasonable nature, as may be determined by the post holder’s line manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder.

It is the duty of the post holder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards members of staff, students, visitors or members of the public. The post holder should also counteract such practice or behaviour in others by challenging and reporting it.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the Art School’s practice to periodically review job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the job that is required to be performed, or to incorporate proposed reasonable changes following negotiation with the postholder.

Shelter Cymru is looking for an individual with experience of working in public affairs and campaigns to join us in the newly created role of Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager. In this role you will lead our engagement work with external stakeholders such as political figures, contribute to the running of campaigns, and line manage two members of staff.

At a time when the housing emergency in Wales is negatively impacting people and communities across the whole of the country this is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of the Fight for Home, and to be directly involved in securing the changes necessary to ensure everyone in Wales can access a safe, secure, suitable and genuinely affordable home.

You will work alongside a range of expert colleagues in Shelter Cymru's Campaigns Team, including those focused on external communications, policy development and lived experience engagement.

About you

You will be an experienced campaigner who has a track record of delivering impactful campaigns and securing changes to policy and legislation in Wales. Ideally, you will have direct experience of working with the Senedd and the Welsh Government, accompanied by an understanding of the role that public campaigns can play in driving change. Experience of working in campaigns or advocacy for an organisation that offers front line service provision would also be welcomed.

While prior experience in housing or another social justice area is desirable it's more important that you share our commitment to ending the housing emergency in Wales. And our belief that change must be focused on achieving outcomes for the people that are currently experiencing the daily realities of Wales' broken housing system.

If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it in more detail then we are happy to arrange a conversation with Robin White, Head of Campaigns.

About the role

You’ll support the Head of Risk and Assurance in ensuring compliance with the Risk Management Policy and Framework across the charity. You’ll manage day to day risk, internal audit and insurance operations and foster a strong culture of transparency and service improvement.

You’ll ensure that the Internal Audit programme aligns with the risks being faced by the charity. You’ll enable colleagues across the charity to feel equipped to effectively manage their risks.

What you'll do

• Design and facilitate risk workshops and training at Directorate level, with support from the Head of Risk

• Manage the regular review of risk registers, and support the Head of Risk & Assurance in developing and maintaining the risk management framework

• Manage the production of risk, internal audit and insurance reports as required.

• Use knowledge of risks being faced by the Charity to develop a structured, yet responsive, risk-based annual internal audit plan.

• Manage the annual Insurance renewal process, working closely with the Charity insurance broker.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience designing and delivering risk training and workshops

• Strong working knowledge of governance in the Charity Sector

• Experience producing governance reports for senior meetings, and supporting the risk, internal audit and insurance functions

• Exemplary organisation skills, and the ability to cope with competing demands

• Experience in Policy writing

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Applications close on 27 September.

Interviews for this role will be held on W/C 5 October at our London '50 Broadway' Office.

About the role

This role helps to lead Galop’s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work alongside our Heads of Advocacy and Support to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year.

You will be the main support for all the Advocacy and Support Managers, leading a large, dispersed team of specialist managers who are supporting a team of IDVAs, ISVAs, CHIDVAs, CHISVAs, specialist hate crime advocates, and multi-disciplinary caseworkers and advocates. Managing a team of Advocacy and Support Managers, you will ensure that survivors have access to needs-led, timely support that is right for them, maintaining high quality, consistent support, whether that is in-person or remote. You will ensure that advocacy services are delivered effectively and within a robust safeguarding framework.

You will work alongside our Head of Advocacy and Support as well as our Policy, Research and Development team to ensure that insight from our frontline delivery drives improvements at national and local levels on behalf of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that LGBT+ people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community.

You will ensure that all internal processes and policies are developed and embedded across the advocacy team and that services are adhering to contractual requirements.

For more information on this role please download the attached job description.

Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working but presence in the office will be required at least 2 days a week.

Hours
Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract
1 year contract

Line manages
Advocacy & Support Managers

Reports to
Head of Advocacy and Support

Salary
You will start on £46,471.90 per year including London Weighting

Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10am on 27th September 2026
First round interviews will be held on w/c 12th October 2026

REF-230805

Interim Team Manager

Temporary Contract | 3-6 Months | ASAP Start
London | Field Based (4 Days per Week)
£19.23 - £20.88 per hour

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Team Manager to join a well-established national charity on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract.
This is a hands-on management role supporting a face-to-face fundraising team across multiple London locations. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the field, providing visible leadership, coaching and support to frontline staff who act as ambassadors for the charity.

This role would suit an experienced people manager who enjoys leading customer-facing teams, developing individuals and ensuring high standards of professionalism and supporter engagement are maintained.

The Role

• Spend approximately 3-4 days per week visiting teams across London sites and 1 day undertaking administrative duties
• Lead, motivate and support a field-based face-to-face fundraising team
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance support to ensure team members are successful in their roles
• Handle challenging situations confidently and appropriately, taking action when needed
• Ensure policies, processes and governance requirements are followed consistently
• Promote a positive and supportive team culture
• Represent the organisation's values and ensure the team delivers a positive experience to supporters

About You

• Proven experience managing and developing teams within a customer-facing environment
• Strong people management, coaching and leadership skills
• Comfortable working across multiple locations and travelling throughout London on a regular basis
• Experience dealing with performance, wellbeing and employee relations matters
• Able to follow and implement policies, procedures and governance requirements
• Confident making decisions and addressing challenging situations professionally

Previous experience within face-to-face fundraising would be beneficial but is not essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have successfully led frontline, customer service, membership, retail, outreach or other field-based teams.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We have multiple roles at different levels for an upcoming project.

We're partnering with a well-respected public sector organisation to appoint an experienced HR Change Consultant to support the delivery of a significant organisational change programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a change professional who is comfortable leading complex consultation processes, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring organisational change is delivered in a fair, compliant and people-focused way.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support organisational change initiatives including restructures, service redesign and workforce transformation programmes.
• Manage collective and individual consultation processes from planning through to implementation.
• Provide expert advice on employment law, redundancy, redeployment and organisational change matters.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers and trade union representatives.
• Develop business cases, change documentation, consultation materials and communications.
• Support risk management, governance and decision-making throughout the change lifecycle.
• Ensure all activity is delivered in line with legislation, organisational policy and best practice.

Essential Experience

✅ CIPD qualified

✅ Significant experience leading complex organisational change programmes

✅ Strong consultation management experience, including collective consultation

✅ Previous experience within the Public Sector (Local Government, NHS, Higher Education, Central Government or wider public bodies)

✅ Experience working in unionised environments and engaging with Trade Unions

✅ Sound knowledge of employment law, organisational change, redeployment and redundancies

✅ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation programme.
• Influence strategic workforce and organisational design decisions.
• Collaborative and purpose-driven public sector environment.
• Hybrid working arrangement.

🔥 Ideal for experienced HR Change Managers, Senior HR Business Partners, Organisational Development Consultants, or Workforce Transformation specialists looking to make an immediate impact.

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