Practice development lead jobs
The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a purpose to advance social well-being through research. In line with the Foundation’s strategic review and our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, we want to fund a more diverse range of partners and grant-holders. A key part of this is to ensure that fairness, equity, inclusivity and transparency are central to our grants making processes.
We are looking to recruit an individual with a thorough understanding of grant making processes to lead a review of our procedures and identify areas of actual, potential or perceived bias. The scope is likely to include our assessment criteria, application guidance, decision-making processes and structures, use of peer reviews, and our communications with applicants. This review will present options and make recommendations to our senior leadership to minimise bias and promote equitable practice. The Project Manager will then work with stakeholders across the organisation to develop an implementation plan for agreed measures.
In addition to this, there are other projects and initiatives that the Project Manager has the opportunity to support depending on their skills and experience. This might include, for example, developing and managing the Foundation’s outreach plan, shaping our approach to supporting Early Career Researchers from backgrounds under-represented in research careers, and actions that develop and sustain our relationships with the Black researcher community.
As well as your experience of working in grant giving organisations, you will be a skilled project manager, with responsibility for scoping, planning, managing dependencies, risk assessment and budget. You will have a strategic view of the need to align and balance our activities to improve the fairness of our grants processes with other organisational priorities.
You will also have excellent stakeholder management skills, working with stakeholders from across the organisation (and at different levels of seniority) to ensure that appropriate collaboration and consultation have informed this review.
You will be familiar with other research funders and networks, be able to work proactively and independently, and be enthusiastic about how equity, diversity and inclusion can be embedded into all areas of your work.
For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website.
About us
The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being.
We achieve this by funding and undertaking rigorous research, encouraging innovation, and supporting the use of sound evidence to improve people’s lives. We tackle pressing, complex questions. Our aim is to open up opportunities and to improve lives for individuals, families and communities, within a just and inclusive society. Our work addresses the inequalities, disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerabilities that people face, and considers the social and ethical implications of scientific and technological advances.
We are the founder and co-funder of Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory and the Ada Lovelace Institute.
How to apply
For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website. The closing date for applications is 09:30am (GMT) on Monday 2nd February 2026.
We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:
- As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
- making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
- paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required
Our benefits package includes:
- A hybrid approach to working, with full time members of staff normally expected to work from our office three days a week.
- Consideration of requests for part time and/or flexible working (eg compressed hours arrangements, job sharing etc)
- 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).
- A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
- Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
- Regular opportunities for learning and development – including coaching, mentoring, and dedicated reading days for personal development and reflection.
- Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- A warm and welcoming workplace culture, with active peer groups and social networks to help you connect and belong.
The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Volunteer & Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers at Catching Lives. This is a pivotal role in the charity which includes recruitment and induction of volunteers; managing the rota to cover shifts; managing food ordering in response to demand and budget; ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and meets high standard of hygiene; and communicating daily with volunteer teams.
With 100+ volunteers across the Centre and Bookshop, being Volunteer & Kitchen Coordinator calls for excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to offer a friendly and non-judgemental service to people experiencing homelessness and other issues.
This is a part-time post at 25 hours per week. The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate and is normally between 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening working.
What we're looking for:
- Experience of providing services to, and communicating with, a diverse range of people (e.g. customers, service users).
- Experience of managing a varied and time-sensitive workload.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
- Proven ability to use digital tools for tasks such as communication, scheduling and data entry.
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively, and to use initiative.
- Able to offer a friendly, non-judgemental service to people experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental ill health and other challenges.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries (training will also be provided).
- Certified in last two years in Level 2 Food Hygiene or willing to achieve this within probationary period (funded by Catching Lives).
Catching Lives supports people who are homeless or insecurely housed in Canterbury and East Kent. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. Our day centre is a minute’s walk from Canterbury East station. We open every day of the week to provide basic facilities (food, showers, laundry) alongside one-to-one support to help people improve housing, health and social connection. We also run a programme of arts and activities, and host specialist services from partner agencies.
Our vision is of a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HMP Drake Hall
Prison delivery
Part time
Permanent
Shannon Trust facilitator – HMP Drake Hall
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Drake Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 12th February 2026
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About African Rainbow Family
African Rainbow Family (ARF) is a UK-based, lived-experience-led grassroots organisation working with and for LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum of African heritage and the Global Majority.
ARF was founded in 2014 in response to the criminalisation and persecution of LGBTIQ+ people across parts of Africa and the Commonwealth. The organisation provides advocacy, peer support, advice, training and counselling, while campaigning locally, nationally and internationally to challenge injustice and promote equality and human rights.
ARF operates from its head office in Manchester and has centres in Leeds, Birmingham, London and Swansea.
About the Role
The Operations Manager role is a new and senior position within African Rainbow Family and will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational development.
The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the organisation, managing staff and volunteers, ensuring effective service delivery and leading on income generation and funding applications.
The role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders to ensure ARF operates effectively, sustainably and in line with its values and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for:
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Managing the day-to-day operations of African Rainbow Family, ensuring efficient and effective organisational delivery
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Line managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management
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Overseeing service delivery across all ARF centres to ensure consistency, quality and compliance with funder requirements
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Managing organisational budgets and monitoring expenditure against agreed targets
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Leading on income generation, including researching funding opportunities and writing grant and funding applications
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Developing, reviewing and implementing organisational policies, procedures and systems
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Ensuring compliance with governance, safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements
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Building and maintaining relationships with funders, partners, commissioners and key stakeholders
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Supporting strategic planning and reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees
Person Specification
Essential
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Minimum of two years’ experience in an operations, project or organisational management role
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Proven experience of managing staff and volunteers
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Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting
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Demonstrable experience of researching and writing successful grant or funding applications
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Knowledge of charity governance, compliance and operational processes
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Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
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Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Desirable
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Experience working within the charity or voluntary sector
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Experience working with LGBTIQ+ refugees or people seeking asylum
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Knowledge of asylum, immigration or human rights policy
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Experience using databases or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
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Experience in advocacy, campaigning or media work
Benefits
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28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
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NEST pension scheme
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Flexible working arrangements
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Birthday leave and two wellbeing (duvet) days per year
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Cost-of-living support
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Paid sick leave after six months’ service
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Training, development and progression opportunities
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Salary review and employee reward scheme
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Free on-site parking
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Accredited Living Wage Employer
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
African Rainbow Family is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of the asylum system, LGBTIQ+ people and individuals from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.
This role is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement and is therefore open only to applicants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. ARF is committed to safeguarding and to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Job Title: Marketing Manage
About BookTrust
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. Each year we reach over 1.3 million children and families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, delivering evidence-informed programmes that make a measurable difference to children’s reading behaviours.
Our work is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the chance to enjoy reading and all the lifelong benefits it brings. Children who read regularly are happier and healthier, they form stronger bonds, they are more creative and enjoy more success in life.
BookTrust’s most recent strategy, "Reading for a brighter future", sets out our mission - to get children from low-income households and vulnerable family backgrounds reading regularly and by choice. What we do has never mattered more; or been more needed.
We deliver our mission through evidence-based interventions, with a strong focus on children in the early years and their families. Our carefully selected books and well-researched programmes are delivered by a network of over 30,000 local partners, bringing the magic of reading to children in every community in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with every local authority across England and Wales, as well as health visitors, schools, libraries, social workers and early years workers. We also have an excellent and increasingly diverse community of children’s authors and illustrators and committed and expert support from publishers.
Everyone at BookTrust is committed to our mission, and are passionate about the real difference that shared reading from the earliest days can make. We are a genuinely family/life-friendly organisation, offering a caring workplace with supportive and expert colleagues.
Job summary
We’re looking for a Marketing Manager to join our team to create, deliver and analyse integrated marketing plans that utilise the full marketing mix to extend the reach and maximize the sales of BookTrust’s traded reading programmes to schools.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for using data and insight to develop and deliver marketing activity to support a wide range of BookTrust campaigns, events and initiatives to meet our ambitious targets. You’ll establish an ongoing evaluation process and utilise sector and customer insight to continually improve our marketing.
Experience of working across multiple campaigns in an agile way and prioritising your workload effectively is essential.
The ideal candidate will have a breadth of marketing skills and experience and a proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the charity to deliver marketing campaigns and activity to a consistently high standard.
The successful candidate must have at least three years of marketing experience, have previously worked in a B2B, traded and/or commercial marketing role at a similar level including people management experience.
Full details about the role and candidate requirements can be found in the attached Job Description.
Application deadline: 23:59 on Friday 20 February 2026.
We may choose to close applications early if we have received sufficient numbers of quality applications, so please don’t wait until the closing date to apply.
How to apply: Please apply via our vacancies website along with your CV and covering letter explaining why you think you are the right candidate for this role and highlighting any experience that may support your application. Your covering letter should not be longer than 700 words.
Shortlisting and interview schedule:
• Shortlisting will take place w/c 24 February.
• First interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 March and Monday 9 March.
Please note: As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a second interview to further assess suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced trusts fundraiser who can write compelling applications for a charity with big ambitions?
The Neuro Therapy Centre is a member led charity which provides practical support and therapies to help manage the symptoms of a wide range of long-term degenerative neurological conditions including MS, Parkinson’s, FND and ME. The Centre supports 700 people across North Wales, Cheshire and the Wirral.
The Centre has expanded its facilities over the last two years to be able to support more people who can benefit from its services and we have lots of exciting plans to grow our services and use our facilities. Come and join us to help us make a life-changing difference to people’s lives in the region.
You’ll be a confident writer with the ability to collate and portray the impact of our services and projects whilst still being able to meet the varied criteria of funding applications. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, and be on the pulse looking for opportunities to apply for funding, whilst building and maintaining funding relationships for the Centre.
Our friendly team is based in Saltney, near Chester where our services and support also operates from – so you’ll get to see first-hand how your role makes a difference to people’s lives first-hand. Many of our fundraising and marketing team work in a hybrid model and we are open to applications from people who wish to work in this way or fully remotely with occasional visits to the Centre on an in-frequent basis to learn about the charity and for funder visits.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Research and identify potential funding sources for applications including charitable foundations, lottery bids, and statutory organisations.
- Liaise with the Centre management team to highlight funding opportunities and collect facts and information to form Cases for Support.
- Write fundraising bids to support projects and service delivery.
- Maintain communication with our network of funders
- Manage and maintain a funding pipeline of prospective funders, applications submitted, and feedback/monitoring requests.
What We Offer
- Supportive, friendly working environment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- A meaningful role that positively impacts people’s lives
- Free on-site parking
- Flexible working
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders – making the case for ambitious investigative journalism that holds power to account.
You’ll work closely with our Development Director and project leads, playing a central role in securing the resources that power our investigations. If you love variety, know how to tell a compelling story, and want to use your skills to back fearless impact-led journalism, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
We are the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative newsroom. Our reporting is published by media partners around the world and holds power to account across five areas: environment, health, big tech, dirty money and local power.
This role will manage 2–3 of our editorial teams, providing strategic fundraising support to help them deliver journalism that drives real-world change. While the exact portfolio will be confirmed with the successful candidate, the role will initially support 2-3 of our core teams and may also contribute to work on emerging issues such as mis- and disinformation and its impact on UK communities.
Our teams include:
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Bureau Local: Works with communities across the UK to uncover hidden stories and drive accountability. Recent work includes exposing the exploitation of migrant workers, running a community-led investigation shaped by the Trans+ community, and bringing vital transparency to the family courts through reporting and mentoring.
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Enablers: Investigates the lawyers, accountants and financial structures that enable corruption and allow illicit finance to flow through the UK. Their reporting has prompted major regulatory investigations and scrutiny.
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Big Tech: Scrutinises the power and influence of major technology companies, examining issues such as moderator working conditions, surveillance, algorithmic harms, digital rights and the impact of AI on society. Their reporting has informed safety measures, supported litigation, and strengthened public understanding of how tech shapes our lives.
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Environment: Investigates the environmental and human impacts of resource extraction, climate finance and the actions of powerful corporations. Their reporting has contributed to changes in corporate practices and prompted customers to take action - including leaving their banks.
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Global Health: Examines the systems that shape access to healthcare, the safety and quality of medicines, and the influence of corporate and political interests on global health outcomes. The team has briefed the WHO and medical practitioners, ensuring their findings inform policy and frontline practice.
Our fundraising
The Bureau is almost entirely funded through grants and donations – without our supporters, we couldn’t do what we do. Over recent years, we’ve grown to a team of 35 people with an annual income of £2.8m, backed by a committed network of trusts, foundations, and individuals.
This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we build on those strong relationships and explore new ways to diversify our income.
Responsibilities
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Work with project leads to develop their ideas into a strong case for support, translating complex issues into powerful, accessible narratives for funders.
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Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring timely reporting, effective stewardship and continued support.
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Research and develop a pipeline of new prospects.
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Write compelling proposals and applications to secure new grants.
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Collaborate with our other Fundraising Manager, who leads on the remaining themes, and provide support in those areas when needed.
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Support the Bureau in identifying ways to diversify our income, such as helping to grow our major donor programme.
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Work closely with colleagues across the Bureau - from reporters and impact producers to operations and finance – and play an active part in maintaining a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.
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Pitch in on a range of fundraising tasks, big and small, to keep the Bureau in the best position to deliver its journalism.
Skills and experience
You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying.
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Fundraising track record: 5+ years’ experience raising significant money for charities or non-profits, especially from foundations (HNW experience a bonus).
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Grants expertise: confidence managing the full cycle from initial due diligence and agreements through to reporting back about our work.
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Great communicator: able to translate complex issues into strong and compelling proposals; fluent in English.
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Researcher and analyst: skilled at identifying new funding opportunities.
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Organised: able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
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Collaborative: comfortable working with colleagues at all levels in a newsroom environment.
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Creative and resourceful: able to think beyond simple metrics to make a powerful case for impact.
Experience securing funds for journalism, social justice, civil society, or human rights is desirable but not essential. People with experience raising funds for campaigning or rights-based work may be especially well-suited.
Benefits – what we offer
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25 days annual leave + Christmas closure days
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Option to work a nine-day fortnight - (by reduction in annual leave)
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Flexible and hybrid working
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 12 months’ service)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Learning and development opportunities
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Cycle to Work scheme
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to our email located on our website by 19th January 2026. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 26 January.
If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or have questions before applying, contact the email address located on our Fundraising Manager page. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please also complete our anonymous equality monitoring form here, which helps us track who we are reaching.
Our values
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Just: We pursue what is right with integrity and fairness.
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Honest: We reveal the truth, even when uncomfortable.
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Courageous: We break new ground with ambition and tenacity.
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Inclusive: We embrace diversity, equity, and different perspectives.
Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together.
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The Head of HR at the Donmar Warehouse will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support an excellent standard of staff management, welfare and engagement. Using proven skills and experience in HR generalism, recruitment and organisation design, the role will support the overarching strategy of the Donmar with a fit for purpose HR business plan and manage the full employee lifecycle.
The role will deliver on all aspects of HR operations, using a blended approach of staff welfare and culture with compliance and due diligence to keep our people and our organisation safe and thriving. The standalone role encompasses the full lifecycle of HR activity which includes business partner and business planning, through to administration and support of relevant workflows. The post works closely with the Head of Inclusion and Skills to ensure our training programmes are relevant, effective and embedded.
Terms: 30 hours worked across 4 out of 5 weekdays per week
Salary: £55,000 37.5 FTE (this would be pro rata for 30 hours a week)
Applications Currently Scheduled to Close at 10am on Monday 9 February
Round One Interviews: Monday 16 February and Tuesday 17 February
Round Two Interviews: Tuesday 24 February
Ideal start date: end of March/early April (please contact us if you have any questions about this)
We would ideally like a candidate who can start in post at the end of March/early April. We will consider applicants who are available for a staggered start or significant handover if not available at this exact time.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable candidates to shortlist and may recruit on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Organisation
Ascension Trust (AT) is a Christian inter-denominational organisation with a passion to empower individuals to work together within their local community and nation, to contribute positively to society and to improve the quality of life of the disadvantaged and vulnerable. Established in 2003, our strapline is “Reaching Out to Where You Are”.
Established by Reverend Les Isaac OBE, Ascension Trust operates as an umbrella body for a range of initiatives, including Street Pastors, School & College Pastors, Prayer Pastors, Rail Pastors, Response Pastors, the 60/40 Youth Project, Synergy Network, Five2Medics, the AT Beacon Project, and Overseas Missions, alongside a range of training programmes.
Ascension Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity No. 1127204/Company No. 06751712) and works in partnership with Ascension Trust Scotland.
About Bridge Watch
Bridge Watch is a suicide prevention and community safety programme that deploys trained volunteer patrols on London’s bridges to identify and support individuals at risk, helping to prevent tragic outcomes.
The programme forms part of wider suicide prevention efforts across the Square Mile and surrounding areas, with a focus on early intervention, compassionate engagement, and partnership working. Bridge Watch volunteers are supported by a comprehensive training framework that equips them to confidently and safely engage with people in crisis, raise public awareness, and signpost to appropriate support.
Bridge Watch continues to develop its coverage, volunteer base, and profile, working closely with statutory and community partners.
Job Summary
The Bridge Watch Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the Bridge Watch Programme Lead, contributing to the effective day-to-day running, coordination, and development of the programme.
The role plays a key part in supporting volunteers, maintaining smooth operations, and helping to raise the profile and impact of Bridge Watch across London.
Hours: Part-time, three days a week.
Contract: Fixed term for three years.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Programme Administration & Coordination
- Support the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Bridge Watch programme
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain accurate administrative records
- Assist with scheduling, rotas, and general programme organisation
Volunteer Support & Engagement
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and initial engagement of Bridge Watch volunteers
- Assist with patrol rotas and arranging cover where necessary
- Support follow-up with volunteers to review early experiences and ongoing engagement
- Process volunteer expense claims in line with organisational procedures
Communications, Events & Engagement
- Support the development and delivery of programme communications and awareness-raising activities
- Assist with website and social media content preparation
- Liaise with volunteers, partners, and external organisations to support meetings and events
- Arrange meetings, including booking rooms, preparing agendas, and circulating notes where required
Operational & Practical Support
- Provide practical support at the Bridge Watch base, including assisting with equipment and uniforms
- Order uniforms and equipment and assist with stock management as required
- Attend meetings, events, and occasional patrols to support programme delivery and quality assurance
Monitoring, Development & Funding Support
- Assist with basic research, data collation, and reporting as directed
- Support the preparation of evidence and contributions toward funding applications
- Assist in the development of volunteer resources and support materials
General Responsibilities
- Liaise with members of the wider Ascension Trust staff team as required
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required in line with the role
Experience
- Experience of working in the third sector
- Experience in an administrative or coordination role
Essential Skills
- Good understanding of volunteering and the third sector
- Ability to engage with social media platforms and support basic content creation
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience supporting projects or programmes
- Ability to collate and analyse basic data to support reporting and identify trends
To apply, please complete the application form. All CVs must be accompanied by a completed application form.
Closing date: Sunday, 28 February 2026.
Interview date: w/c 9 March 2026.
No contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: HR & Admin Manager
Reports to: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £41,000 - £48,000 depending on experience.
Hours: 37.5 per week (part time, flexible working available)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution
About Black Thrive
Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.
Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to support our Head of Finance and Operations with our HR, operations and admin functions including managing systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Black Thrive Board of Directors. This includes being the first point of contact for HR and office queries, leading the recruitment process, managing onboarding and offboarding, preparing employment contracts (Full-time and/or part-time, zero hours and/or fixed terms contracts), supporting the Finance Officer with payroll, checking and following right-to-work in the UK, administrating DBS checks and creating new company policies together with management. The ideal candidate will be a sound HR generalist who has a good understanding of UK employment laws, organisational governance and is comfortable working independently, have refined problem-solving skills, and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.
Duties and responsibilities
1. The HR Manager assumes the primary responsibility for ensuring the organisations employment policies are fit for purpose and in line with any changes in employment legislation and for communicating the changes to the Directors and SLT where required.
2. Support the Head of Finance & Operations to manage HR and admin functions, including working with managers to prepare job descriptions, employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding.
3. Lead the recruitment process for new staff to source appropriate candidates for the organisation. This includes job advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, pre-employment checks and other pre-employment activities that are necessary.
4. Ensure the renewal of DBS checks for all staff is carried out on a periodic basis.
5. Process new joiners and leavers on the HR platforms and liaising with IT Support to ensure staff are set up or removed as needed.
6. Plan and coordinate induction for new employees.
7. Manage the employee performance reviews, and performance improvement plans in line with the organisations policies and any legislative requirements.
8. Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to implement and review the organisations reward principles and salary benchmarking exercise.
9. Support the Head of Finance and Operations to embed Black Thrive’s mission and values across the organisation, leading and driving the required culture change.
10. Review the existing policies and update or create new HR related policies in line with the current employment laws or governance requirements.
11. Develop, implement and review the employee development and training plan / strategy with the Head of Finance and Operations.
12. Develop and manage the annual training budget.
13. Ensure the provision of effective day-to-day office administration and support across the organisation.
14. Develop and implement sound strategies and initiatives to enhance the people management skills and capabilities across their teams.
15. Assist the Head of Finance and Operations in ensuring adherence to GDPR legislation liaising with external DPO service provider as required.
16. Responsible for ensuring staff issues around performance, disciplinary issues, needs for aids and adaptations and other wellbeing issues are dealt with in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Liaising with external HR providers where necessary.
17. Manage employee relations and resolving conflicts and disciplinary issues / grievances
18. Manage the relationship with BTG’s outsourced HR partners.
19. Ensure employee health and safety compliance and all associated documentation is maintained.
20. Ensure all employee information in Bright HR is updated daily and accurately to ensure that the payroll can be processed on the due date.
21. Enhance the development and use of Bright HR across the organisation.
22. Produce and deliver presentations, reports and other material relevant to the role.
23. Supporting staff wellbeing, including promoting the Employee Assistance Program, conducting check-ins as needed, facilitating return-to-work meetings, and tracking staff absences such as sickness, time off in lieu (TOIL), and holidays.
Please note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Company Benefits
- Flexible working – we give you control over your work schedule
- Up to 34 days annual leave inclusive of 8 days bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
PERSON SPECIFICATION
HR & Admin Manager
Qualifications and Experience
Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.
Practical knowledge of HR best practice policies and procedures in the UK.
Knowledge of business compliance in relation to HR, health and safety and data protection.
Experience in developing and implementing new systems and processes in start-up environments.
Previous experience of working in an HR/People generalist role.
Experience setting up and maintaining administrative systems that are compliant with data protection and privacy laws.
Ability, skills, knowledge
Good knowledge and understanding of Payroll/HR policies
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Proven experience in delivering a payroll operational or contractual administration service
Confident dealing with issues like succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.
Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying complex information adaptable to people from different professional backgrounds and levels of seniority.
Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and to manage a heavy workload and competing priorities.
Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to remain enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-focused in the face of adversity and to deliver tangible results with minimal supervision.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please attach your CV of no longer than 4 pages. In addition please attach a covering letter that shows how you meet the requirements for the role and why you think you are a good fit for the role. If you are interested in the role please apply as quickly as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may hold interviews and choose a candidate before the closing date.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



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This is a senior, trusted role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for the smooth running of the CEO and Executive Office and for providing high quality governance and administrative support to our Boards and committees. Working closely with the Co Chief Executives, the role supports strategic delivery, organisational planning and cross organisational projects, while also playing an important part in shaping how we work together as a values led organisation.
Based in Covent Garden, the role would suit someone with experience of working within a senior executive or private office environment who brings sound judgement, discretion and a collaborative approach. A background in theatre is not essential, but an appreciation of the social and cultural value of the arts and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are important.
For full details of the role, please see the job pack.
Our vision is a dynamic, sustainable and world-class theatre sector and our mission is to champion theatre and support our members.
Deputy Manager
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based within Bedfordshire. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access. The building is approximately a 10 minute walk from Bedford Station.
Salary: £29,500
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a weekly rota which includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays. You will also take part in our out of hours service for managers.
About the Role
Join and support in leading our brand new Mental Health Service which is due to go live April 2026! The service is a step-down service, which provides short-stay, trauma-informed alternative to hospital admission and facilities. The service forms part of a wider integrated initiative for urgent and emergency care. The team will support our residents who are at risk of admission but can be supported outside of mental health hospital settings, by providing tailored support to them to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals, to live more fulfilled lives and independent living.
In this role, you will support in leading the team by providing overall leadership to the service and line management responsibilities to support, enable, and empower your team to deliver high quality support to our residents. You will support in driving service outcomes in line with contractual requirements, ensuring quality and consistency within a trauma and psychologically informed environment. You will ensure the service runs smoothly in collaboration with the team, wider teams, and external partners. We're looking for someone who is solution focused, has experience within a similar service environment, and can create a safe space for individuals to learn, and grow.
Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, fostering a supportive leadership culture focused on staff wellbeing, learning, and development.
- Encourage productivity, engagement, and wellbeing of the team through regular check-ins, training, meetings, and supervisions.
- Support with day to day tasks within the service, supporting the team to deliver the best possible outcomes with their residents.
- Ensure Risk Management processes and policies are followed within the service.
- Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.
- Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.
- Financial Management of service budget with cost saving mechanisms.
About You
We're seeking someone who has a genuine passion for making a difference to lives, and helping to create safer communities for all. You will be a proactive leader, with the ability to motivate and empower a team to drive excellence, both as individuals, and as a team, whilst providing practical solutions to challenges which arise. You will be knowledgeable of mental health and have an understanding and experience in how to support those who struggle. We're looking for someone who can build rapport, trust, and create an environment which allows individuals to grow their skills and experience and develop as individuals.
- Previous experience in supporting those who struggle with their mental health, ideally in a similar environment.
- Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff.
- Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
- Ability to support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service.
- Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, Microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software.
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
As part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Equal People Mencap support vulnerable adults and children, including those with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independently and participate fully in the community. We work across west and central London.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker, supporting a passionate and friendly team of staff. Working alongside another Senior Support Worker you will support the Floating Support Manager to deliver an effective support service which enables everyone to achieve their aspirations.
We enable people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.
Working closely with the Project Manager, you will ensure that the quality standards and requirements of CQC are met and that the service meets and exceeds the expectations set out in the service specification. This will include working alongside the team to undertake referral assessments, plan transitions and work with individuals and their circle of support to co-produce and implement support plans.
At least 1 years’ experience in providing care and support is essential for this role.
We can offer you:
• A competitive salary
• Generous sleep-in allowances
• Opportunities for overtime
• Company sick pay
• Paid carers leave
We are a passionate and inclusive organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.
Turning dreams into action at the pace of the individual.
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The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a leading UK children’s charity to recruit a Senior Individual Giving Executive. This exciting opportunity plays a key role in delivering impactful, multi-channel fundraising campaigns. The successful candidate will manage high-value projects across channels such as digital, direct mail, DRTV, and telemarketing, supporting income growth through regular giving, lotteries, cash appeals, raffles, and more.
This is a fantastic role for someone with strong campaign management experience who’s ready to step up and help shape future planning, guide junior team members, and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
If you're passionate about creating powerful supporter journeys and driving fundraising success, this could be your ideal next step.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage end-to-end fundraising campaigns across a range of channels including digital, direct mail, DRTV, dialogue, lottery, and raffles—ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and budget management.
- Support strategic development by evaluating campaign performance, contributing insights, and making data-driven recommendations to inform future Individual Giving strategy.
- Oversee campaign budgets, including forecasting, processing invoices, monitoring variances, and supporting the development of annual income and expenditure plans.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring campaigns align with brand guidelines, fundraising strategy, and organisational goals.
- Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on campaign delivery, professional development, and internal processes.
- Champion continuous improvement, staying up to date with sector trends, contributing to team planning, and actively supporting diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience managing campaigns across at least two fundraising channels (e.g. face-to-face, telemarketing, direct mail, DRTV, or digital), with strong understanding of creative processes, data segmentation, and campaign evaluation.
- Skilled in setting and monitoring budgets, working to KPIs, analysing campaign performance, and supporting data-driven decision making.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in all aspects of campaign delivery.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and ability to give clear, constructive creative feedback.
- Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook), with analytical and numeracy skills and familiarity with database and data briefing tools.
- Proactive in personal development and supporting others, demonstrating flexibility, team spirit, and problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary circa £30-33k
- Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a supportive working policy, flexible hours, and travel only when required for essential team meetings or key events.
- Contribute to the planning and development of the charities Individual Giving strategy, with opportunities to shape future campaign direction and innovation.
- Benefit from tailored learning and mentoring opportunities, including overseeing junior team members and collaborating across specialist teams and external partners.
- Be part of a mission-led organisation making a tangible difference across the UK, with values of hope, respect and inclusion at its core.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Pathway Project is an inspiring Domestic Abuse Charity that makes a difference, it's a great place to work, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy and we need a Finance Manager who can match our energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are looking for a new Finance Manager to be responsible for the effective day-to-day financial management of the charity supporting the CEO with the Finance Strategy.
She will be driven, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the Charity Commission and Charity SORP (FRS 102).
She will work closely with the CEO, SMT and Trustees and she will provide clear, timely financial information to support sound operational and strategic decision-making and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Please apply via CharityJob apply, please ensure your covering letter and CV hold sufficient information to evidence where you meet the requirements of the Role Profile.
For a discussion about the role please contact the CEO Sam Booth , the office number is available on the website
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