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Senior Building Safety Manager

Location: London
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established Housing Association in London for a Senior Building Safety Manager to lead and oversee the organisation's building safety framework across a complex residential portfolio.

This is a senior role with clear accountability for compliance, assurance, and continuous improvement under the Building Safety Act. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting residents, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring the organisation meets its statutory duties as an Accountable Person.

The Role

As Senior Building Safety Manager, you will provide strategic leadership on building safety, fire safety, and structural risk management. You will work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and external regulators to ensure robust governance, clear accountability, and effective safety management systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the senior lead for building safety across higher-risk and complex residential buildings

• Developing, embedding, and maintaining the organisation's building safety strategy and assurance framework

• Overseeing the production, maintenance, and submission of Safety Case Reports

• Ensuring the integrity and ongoing management of the Golden Thread of information

• Leading engagement with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Service, and other statutory bodies

• Providing expert advice and challenge to executive leadership, boards, and committees

• Managing building safety risks, controls, and remediation plans

• Supporting resident engagement and transparency on building safety matters

• Leading, influencing, and supporting internal teams and external consultants

About You

You will be a confident senior professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to operate in a highly regulated and politically sensitive environment.

You are likely to have:

• Substantial experience in building safety, fire safety, or compliance within social housing or a similarly regulated property environment

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations

• Proven experience managing higher-risk buildings and safety case regimes

• The ability to influence at executive and board level

• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills

Relevant professional qualifications in building safety, fire safety, construction, surveying, or risk management are highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

Trusts manager

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About the role

We are looking for a Trusts Manager to join our High Value Relationships team and help secure transformational funding for our work with disabled people with complex needs. This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days in our London office.

Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships and colleagues across Sense, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our high value fundraising strategy. You will manage a varied portfolio of trust and foundation funders, from early-stage research through to proposal submission, stewardship and reporting.

This role is ideal for an experienced trusts fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, writing compelling proposals, and working collaboratively to bring impactful projects to life.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of trust and foundation prospects to meet income targets.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned to Sense’s priorities and unfunded projects.
• Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications, including six-figure-plus proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with Trustees and key funder contacts.
• Lead or support the management of grants, ensuring compliance, quality assurance and timely reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of key funders.
• Monitor and report on progress against personal income targets and budgets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and operational teams to develop strong funding propositions.

About you

You will bring:

• Proven experience generating income and meeting targets in a high value fundraising role.
• Direct experience of developing and submitting six-figure-plus trust and foundation proposals.
• Experience managing a trusts and foundations pipeline and identifying new funding opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building skills, including engaging senior leaders and supporters.
• Experience creating compelling stewardship plans and managing funder relationships.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write persuasive, impactful proposals and reports.
• Strong numerical skills, including budgeting and financial reporting.

Desirable

• Experience working in disability, health, education or social care charities.
• Experience using a CRM system.
• Knowledge of trust and foundation funding trends.

HR Business Partner  

Reports to: People Partnering Manager

This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the role

The Crick has an opportunity for an experienced People Partner to join a fast-paced and supportive HR team. The Crick is a biomedical research institute with a vibrant modern home, bringing together more than 2000 staff and students to make discoveries about how life works. 

We are now looking for a People Partner to join us and work closely with leaders across both science and ops team. As a People Partner with a strategic mindset, you will have the opportunity to influence, support and drive key initiatives that ensure the Crick continues to be an exceptional place to work. Your insight and guidance will support our leaders, strengthen our culture and enhance the overall employee experience.

We are seeking an experienced People Partner who brings both depth of experience and a collaborative approach, and who demonstrates a clear alignment with our core values of being Bold, Open and Collegial.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a world-class organisation, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

These include but are not limited to:

• Build strong credible relationships with senior leaders across science and operations
• Act as a performance coach and sounding board to senior managers
• Work with our Centres of Excellence to drive people strategies and support the delivery of projects across the Crick
• Use extensive knowledge of customer groups to support communication and implementation of Crick wide initiatives
• Provide leadership and management to the People Advisors with a focus on continuous development that supports a cross-team way of working
• Provide data analytics and meaningful insights to Directors/leads to support their people and delivery of initiatives

About you

You will have: 

• Extensive experience of working as an HR generalist at People Partner level *
• Experience of partnering with Centres of Excellence with a proven track record of delivering initiatives such as talent, succession planning, engagement etc *

• A solid knowledge of good HR practice/employment law and experience of brokering its translation into innovative and effective practical solutions in a large complex organization *
• Highly pragmatic, flexible and adaptable with an ability to tailor approach to meet contrasting needs and demands
• The ability to draw insights from data and apply solutions to drive change for both individual departments and across the Institute
• Good interpersonal skills, including political awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling the post holder to influence and deliver at all levels and to work effectively as part of a team*

Minimum criteria *

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact us via our vacancies page. 

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received. 

Building Safety Manager

Location: London
Salary: £60,000 - £68,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association based in London for a Building Safety Manager to take a leading role in ensuring resident safety and full compliance with current and emerging building safety legislation.

This is a key appointment within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and lead building safety strategy across a varied residential portfolio, including higher-risk buildings, and to act as a central point of accountability under the Building Safety Act.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Building Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, embedding, and maintaining robust building safety management systems. You will ensure that statutory obligations are met, risks are effectively managed, and residents are engaged and informed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the organisation's lead professional for building safety and compliance

• Implementing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports

• Managing and maintaining the Golden Thread of information

• Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations

• Leading on fire and structural safety risk management across the housing stock

• Liaising with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, and other external bodies

• Providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and operational teams

• Supporting resident engagement and transparent communication on building safety matters

About You

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and the ability to operate confidently in a highly scrutinised environment.

You will likely have:

• Significant experience in building safety, fire safety, or compliance within social housing or a regulated property environment

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act and related legislation

• Experience managing higher-risk buildings and safety case documentation

• The ability to influence and challenge at senior level

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. fire safety, building safety, construction, surveying or risk management) are highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £60,000 - £68,000 per annum

• Hybrid working arrangements

• A role with genuine influence on resident safety and organisational strategy

• The opportunity to work with a values-driv

The position is offered on a full time basis (36.25 hours per week). This role will be home-based but will require travel to Edinburgh and/or other parts of Scotland and the UK for in-person meetings as required.

Interviews will be held w/c 16th February in person at our Edinburgh offices.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives through impactful policy and public affairs engagement in Scotland and across the UK? Do you want to influence key decisions on child poverty and social policy while working with Scottish Government, MSPs, and UK-wide stakeholders? If so, we want to hear from you. 

Barnardo's is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Scotland) to help shape our influencing in Scotland and strengthen our UK-wide work on child poverty. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to build on their existing knowledge and experience with policy makers in Scotland while playing a pivotal role in creating positive, lasting change for children, young people, and families. 

In this role, you'll work closely with our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Scotland) to implement our influencing plan. You'll help raise Barnardo's Scotland's profile among key stakeholders and policy influencers. You'll be involved in: 

• Monitoring key developments within the Scottish policy landscape 

• Managing relationships and liaising with stakeholders at all levels 

• Conducting research and producing reports to support our policy objectives 

• Supporting reactive policy work to respond to emerging issues 

• Organising events to showcase Barnardo's vital work and engage decision-makers 

Your efforts will ensure that the voices of children, young people, families, and our services are central to our influencing activities in Scotland.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Job term            Permanent, Part time, three days a week (0.75FTE)

Salary                £86,400 FTE (£64,800 for 24 hours per week) plus attractive benefits

Based                Hybrid. One day in office in London SW4 and two days remote. Fully remote and international candidates will also be considered.

Reports to           Executive Director

Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas among people in philanthropy working for social change. We aspire to contribute to building an effective, accountable and thriving philanthropy field by being a ‘critical friend’ to philanthropy worldwide.

To do this we produce Alliance magazine, the leading quarterly publication for philanthropy and social investment worldwide and respected in the sector for thirty years. Each issue provides a special in-depth feature on a key aspect of philanthropy and social investment, with contributors from around the world and expert guest editors as well as interviews, news and book reviews.

We also produce over 700 items of digital content per year: providing premium interviews and articles published exclusively every Tuesday; daily free-to-read news, conference reports and a space for thinking, debate and peer exchange among philanthropy practitioners worldwide; weekly coverage of climate and gender philanthropy, monthly columns and more. In addition to written content, we convene 24 events a year to discuss the latest topics in philanthropy with speakers and attendees across the globe. 

With a core staff team based in London, valued freelance support and a team of representatives around the world, we work with the leading organisations and practitioners worldwide to deliver our charitable mission. APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation. We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time, enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. We have an outstanding team in place and are in a positive period of growth as we continue to deliver our long term strategy for 2030 and begin to create plans for beyond. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4-Day Week Employer.

Opportunity

As Alliance celebrates its 30th anniversary we are currently seeking a curious, motivated and collaborative individual to join us in the new role of Director of Philanthropy Knowledge. This externally-facing senior role would suit experienced candidates with a passionate interest in philanthropy and with a truly global mindset. Candidates should be eager to both learn about and examine philanthropic giving in all forms and in all contexts.

Building on the strong position of the organisation you will play a key role in shaping the organisational strategy and direction  in the years ahead through the knowledge and insights you will develop and maintain. To excel in this role, you will need to be able to forge positive professional relationships with senior leaders, both at large global institutions and small grassroots organisations.

Summary of main duties and responsibilities

The Director of Philanthropy Knowledge’s principal responsibilities are to keep up-to-date with the developments of the global philanthropy sector; be a proactive knowledge resource for the editorial team; build and maintain a strong network of relationships with key individuals and organisations on every continent; and to work with the Executive Director on generating philanthropic funding and support in line with APT’s strategy.

Knowledge

• Develop expansive knowledge of the global philanthropy sector, the people and organisations in that space, and to keep up with the latest trends and developments
• Maintain this knowledge through reading, research and global event attendance
• Ensure that this knowledge is built on hearing from a broad range of diverse voices and perspectives
• Share this knowledge with the in-house editorial team to help shape the editorial strategy, the publication’s understanding of the sector, and the Alliance event programme
• Share this knowledge with the sector through commentary including written contributions for Alliance and speaking at sector events

Relationship building

• Build and maintain a strong network of relationships with key individuals and organisations on every continent
• Be confident and comfortable to meet with the senior leaders of the sector to learn about their work.
• Be able to connect with leaders from a variety of cultures and contexts
• Attend relevant worldwide conferences and events to connect with key individuals and look for opportunities for how they may contribute towards Alliance’s mission. Eg; as guest editors, contributors, members of the Editorial Advisory Council, or in other forms of organisational partnership with Alliance.

Philanthropic funding & support

• Steward existing relationships with key core funders and sponsors of Alliance
• Ensure grant requirements are positively delivered in good time
• Work with the Executive Director to identify and approach potential funders – both core and project - and sponsors of Alliance
• Ensure that APT’s philanthropic support grows in line with APT’s fundraising goals to match its strategy and plans

General

• Manage a personal travel budget  to support the three core areas above
• Meet staff regularly to ensure seamless input into editorial and organisational plans
• Be an active team member, contributing ideas to the long-term development of Alliance
• Work on required tasks relating to any other APT projects

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the global philanthropy sector and the people and organisations active within it
• Strong existing personal network of people and organisations working within philanthropy
• Strong communication skills and a proven track record of building and maintaining positive professional relationships
• Experience of generating philanthropic support for charitable projects and stewarding the associated relationships

Desired

• High levels of organisation and ability to manage own workload
• Experience of public speaking and/or writing in a professional capacity
• Proficiency in a second language

Benefits

Alliance Publishing Trust is committed to a happy and healthy place to work. We offer extensive benefits to UK employees including but not limited to:

• Four-day work week
• Flexible working, both in terms of times and location
• Equivalent of 7 weeks of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 8 weeks depending on service
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Leading enhanced parental policies
• Critical illness insurance
• Health cash plan for services and items such as dental and opticians
• Monthly physical wellbeing stipend
• Mental wellbeing support app
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Interest free tenancy deposit loan
• Travel insurance
• Employee volunteering day

Application Process

Deadline for application:  Friday 06 February 2026, 17:00pm (UK time)

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the Charity Jobs portal. In your cover letter you should address your suitability for this role based on the relevant skills and experience outlined in this job description. Please also state where you saw the job vacancy.

Interviews will be held on the week beginning Monday 16 February (in-person preferred but remote options available). Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited by email prior. We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted.

Anticipated start date: 11 May 2026 but open to an earlier start date should availability allow. A job offer will be subject to a right to work check and the receipt of at least two satisfactory references.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during application process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. As part of our ongoing commitment to an accessible recruitment process, applicants are encouraged to contact APT to discuss any support or assistance they may have during the application process. Please email vanessa at vanessa@alliancemagazine dot org in the first instance.

STEM Learning’s vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning.

To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Account Management Officer will manage relationships with STEM Learning’s valued funders while working to ambitious targets, ensuring they have an exceptional experience. Please note that this is a 12-month FTC maternity cover role. 

This role will be mostly home-based, with one office day per month (travel costs covered) at either London (City) or York University (walking distance from York city centre). Travel for meetings will be expensed. The National STEM Learning Centre based at York University is a unique and impressive teacher CPD venue, mirroring the modern classroom and laboratory facilities, as well as housing their inspirational resources centre. 

About the role

Key responsibilities for the Account Management Officer role include:

• Stewardship of Funders: Manage and streamline communications with STEM Learning’s growing group of funders.
• Creative Engagement: Develop innovative ways to engage with funders, including strategic partnerships, commercial activities, and employee engagement through the STEM Ambassadors programme.
• Effective Communication: Correspond with funders using creative and engaging methods.
• Creating “Wow” Moments: Build personal connections between funders and STEM Learning’s mission.
• Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders to ensure effective partnership delivery.
• Impact Evidence: Leverage STEM Learning’s impact evidence and collaborate with the Evaluation Team.
• Growth and Renewals: Ensure the growth and renewal of existing partnerships.
• New Partnerships: Work with the Fundraising Development team on pitches and ensure a smooth handover of new wins.

About you

Ideal skills and experience:

• Track record in building and sustaining exceptional relationships with supporters and funders
• Strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and tenacity
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration are a must
• Specialist knowledge of the trends and developments in the sector completed through relevant training is desirable. In the role, you will need to stay up to date on relevant press and industry news.
• You’ll also be an outstanding advocate for STEM Learning and the ENTHUSE Charity, embodying their values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
• If you are a proactive and innovative individual with a passion for STEM education, we want to hear from you!

Employee benefits

STEM Learning offer an exceptional employee benefits package, including: 

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 5 days leave can be carried over to the following leave year)
• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 15%
• Private health care via Benenden Health plus Healthcare Cash Plan and Dental Plan
• Annual salary review
• Electric Car Benefit Scheme via Tusker
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
• Gourmet Society and tastecard dining cards (incl. 2 for 1, 50% off food bill and 25% off total bill)
• Kids Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Team Administrator to join our charity. You will manage the overall running of our office by maintaining our administrative processes, managing communications with housing associations and schools and working closely with the wider team in the implementation of training, workshops, events and projects.

This role will provide a variety of operational support to the Programme Team as we develop our offer and the delivery of intergenerational workshops. This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be subject to change, particularly as the needs of the charity change. We aim to make the role permanent in August 2026, subject to funding.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing excellent admin support to the Programme Team and wider team

Guided by the Senior Programme Manager you’ll coordinate the administration of our programmes. You will work with the whole team to ensure contact details, registration forms, surveys and other relevant evaluation tools are completed and uploaded to our systems (CRM, Google Sheets, etc.) after workshops, activities, and other ad hoc events.

Being the go-to friendly face for our participants and partner organisations 

You will be the first point of contact for our general inbox, responding to queries, ensuring that new details are added to the database and actions are sent to the relevant member of staff. Your efficient, thoughtful, professional approach will build trust and support the development of close working relationships with our stakeholders.

Ensuring the Programmes Team and partners are workshop ready

Liaising with the Programme Manager and Senior Programme Manager you will make sure our workshop leads have the materials, equipment and details they need to run high quality sessions. You will send out emails and text reminders to facilitators, schools and schemes for upcoming workshops.

Communication and information support

You will support our communications as directed by the Fundraising and Communications Lead. Supporting InCommon’s events, managing correspondence with event attendees, procuring event materials, equipment and resources to ensure a high standard of delivery. You will foster good communications throughout the charity, with Trustees, partners and with relevant external agencies and funders.

Managing the InCommon Office

You will be responsible for making sure the office runs smoothly and have responsibility for health and safety, including fire safety. 

Benefits:

• £29,000 (pro rata), depending on experience

• We work a 4 day week (Monday - Thursday)

• Working in a warm, friendly team based in Brixton with some remote working

• 3% employer contribution to your pension

• 22.5 days paid annual leave per year (pro rata) plus public holidays

• A strong commitment to personal and professional development with a training budget available

UCB is dedicated to delivering the hope filled, transformative message of Jesus into people’s lives on a daily basis.  We are looking for an experienced, creative and visionary Broadcasting Director to join our Executive team.

As Broadcasting Director, you will know how to inspire and lead others in fulfilling UCB’s broadcasting vision.  You will already have experience in shaping strategy that expands audience engagement, deepens impact and strengthens reputation.  This role will involve influencing a commitment to excellence across radio and digital platforms, including UCB Player, podcasts, video, and social media, ensuring every broadcast reflects UCB’s mission and core values.

Our ideal candidate will have a creative mindset, excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of broadcasting trends and the protocols that regulate them.

If you are passionate about Christian media and have the skills and experience to lead our broadcasting team, then we would love to hear from you.

This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke on Trent ST4 8RY

Closing date for applications: - Monday 9th February 2026 – 12 noon.  However, we reserve the right to close early should we receive sufficient applications.

Initial Zoom Interviews: Tuesday 17th February 2026

On site Interviews: Tuesday 24th February 2026

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on skill and experience.  Plus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

For an application form and job description please visit our website 

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

About Us

Brent Carers Centre is a leading local charity supporting unpaid carers of all ages. Our Young Carers Service works with children and young people aged 5–24 who look after a parent or family member due to disability, long‑term illness, mental ill‑health or addiction.

We’re now recruiting a Trainee Young Carers Service Worker — an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about working with young people and looking to start a career in youth work, family support or social care.

We offer full training, mentoring, and a structured development pathway.

About the Role

As a Trainee Young Carers Service Worker, you’ll support the team to identify, engage and support young carers across Brent. You will help deliver group sessions, holiday activities, school workshops and one‑to‑one support, all with guidance and supervision.

This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where you’ll help young carers build confidence, reduce isolation and achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support school outreach, assemblies and awareness workshops
• Help facilitate group sessions and young carers clubs
• Assist with planning and delivering holiday programmes and trips
• Provide supervised 1:1 support to young carers (goal‑setting, wellbeing check‑ins)
• Help create support plans tailored to young people’s needs
• Work with schools, families and professionals to coordinate support
• Keep accurate records on our case management system
• Adhere to safeguarding, GDPR and professional boundaries

About You

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — including those with lived experience of caring.

You will be:

• Passionate about supporting children & young people
• Kind, patient and a good communicator
• Willing to learn and take part in training
• Organised, reliable and able to follow procedures
• Comfortable working in schools, community venues and group settings
• Able to work occasional early evenings or weekends

Languages commonly spoken in Brent (e.g., Somali, Gujarati, Arabic, Polish, Romanian) are an advantage but not essential.

What We Offer

• Full training programme (safeguarding, youth work skills, communication, risk, GDPR)
• Regular supervision and access to professional development
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Clear progression route into a Young Carers Support Worker role
• Pension, holiday allowance and flexible working
• Hybrid working for administrative tasks

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your CV (max 2 pages)
• A short supporting statement explaining what interests you about this role, what you would bring and how you’d meet the person specification

Additional Information

Brent Carers Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and appropriate checks. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds.

About Us

VAST is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and empowering the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke-on-Trent. We aim to foster strong local networks, strengthen community engagement, and build the capacity of local community groups.

The Role

As Finance & Business Operations Director, you will lead VAST’s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, and compliance with Health & Safety. You will oversee the efficient running and management of The Dudson Centre (a Grade II listed building), act as Company Secretary, and serve as the organisation’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

This is a senior leadership role, contributing to strategic planning and organisational development while supporting VAST’s day-to-day delivery. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who combines financial expertise with operational leadership and a commitment to community impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc)
  Significant experience in financial management and business operations in the VCSE sector.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
  Knowledge of charity finance, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends.

Why join us

At VAST, we offer more than just a job. You’ll be part of a team committed to helping communities thrive. We believe in equal opportunities and strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can succeed.

You will also have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including:

• Mortgage and pension advice.
• Virtual GP appointments and second medical opinions.
• Comprehensive mental health support
• Wellbeing programmes to support a healthy lifestyle.

To apply

Applications are accepted by CV and covering lettter only. 

Closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday 30th January 2026.

Interviews will be held during February 2026

VAST is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Positive Money is a research and campaign organisation working to redesign our economic system for social justice and a liveable planet. We produce ground-breaking research and policy, educate the public and politicians, generate media coverage, and mobilise our supporters behind people-powered campaigns. We believe in radical systems change and work across four key areas: The Future of Money, Green Finance, The Power of Big Finance, and Racial Economic Justice. 

We are recruiting for an Individual Giving and Campaigns Manager to grow, diversify, mobilise, and empower Positive Money’s supporter community, and build our individual giving programme, in order to achieve lasting systemic change. This is an opportunity for an individual giving fundraiser and campaigner with experience running individual giving programmes and creating donation journeys, alongside experience and/or interest in running digital actions to mobilise the public with people-powered campaigns that have impact. 

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and aim to dismantle oppression in all areas of our work. Please read the job description to learn more about our culture, benefits, and hiring process. If you have any questions or considerations you would like us to accommodate in the recruitment process,

Contract: Permanent contract with 6-month probationary period.

Salary: Grade 4, full time rate of £38,397 per annum + 8% pension contribution. Salary rate will rise to £39,687 after 2 years employment in the role, plus any cost of living adjustments to our salary scales.

Hours: Full time, 28 hours (4 days) per week. Positive Money became a shorter working week employer in 2024 after an 18 month trial. Requests for flexible working will be considered. 

Benefits: We offer a range of staff benefits including generous annual leave provision, flexible working policy, and a dynamic work environment where openness, trust, and collaboration are the cornerstones of our positive and inclusive culture. See the full job description for details. 

Location: Flexible between our London office or working remotely. 

Deadline: Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 15th February with interviews held w/c 2nd March

Start Date: Ideally April 2026, but we can be flexible for the right candidate

Prospectus is excited to be collaborating with our client to recruit for a Grants and Enquiries Officer to join their team. This role is offered on a 3-year contract with the possibility to be made permanent. The role is largely to be undertaken remotely, ideally with some face to face working a couple of times per month at their London office.

The organisation is an independent charity providing crucial support to music professionals across the UK whose lives have been impacted by physical or mental ill health. They support individuals throughout their careers and into retirement and in the last five years have distributed over 3,500 grants totalling over £3.6million. Our client is a membership organisation with over 2,000 Members, all of whom are professionally active in the world of music or retired. This includes notable musicians from across the UK music sector.

The Grants and Enquiries Officer is a new role at the organisation. Working with the Director of Grant Giving and Grants Manager, the postholder will play a key role in the efficient running of the Grants Department. This varied role will include managing all incoming enquiries, assisting with the processing of applications for assistance, and production of schedules and reports when required. The postholder will develop strong working relationships with a diverse range of partner organisations and suppliers and will work alongside the Director of Grant Giving and Grants Manager to ensure the continued sustained growth and development of grant giving at the organisation.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a complementary role within a charity, health, social care or welfare setting. You will bring strong organisational and administration experience and will be highly empathetic with the ability to deal directly with vulnerable individuals and complex cases and to engage with people in a confident and professional manner. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with a high standard of verbal/written English and the ability to write letters, reports and other documents. 

Our client is partnering with Prospectus to recruit for this vacancy. To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 pages) preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining RSM and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset relating to the person specification section in the job description.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

East End Homes is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Senior Finance Business Partner.

East End Homes is a leading housing provider dedicated to building sustainable communities through high-quality homes, exceptional services, and operational excellence. Every member of the team shares a common mission: to improve lives through quality housing and outstanding support. Their strategic vision focuses on developing sustainable communities, increasing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation and community engagement.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to take full accountability for delivering strategic financial insights and support across the organisation. This pivotal leadership role will enable the Financial Controller to focus on broader strategic priorities, while ensuring robust financial management, insightful analysis, and effective governance throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with budget holders across the organisation to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports that inform strategic decision-making.
• Enhancing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data to create a more forward-looking, insight-driven finance function.
• Lead on the production of end-to-end management accounting.
• Leading ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting to drive efficiencies and foster better collaboration.
• Providing financial leadership during key projects, including refining forecasting accuracy and streamlining year-end procedures.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team, clearly communicating financial risks, opportunities, and insights.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Proven experience working directly with budget holders and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis
• The ability to manage and develop a finance team, with a focus on process improvements.
• Experience in the social housing sector
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the resilience to work effectively under pressure.

The role offers a generous 33 days on annual leave, highly competitive pension and a flexible hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the head office located at 3 Resolution Plaza, London E1 6PS.

The closing date for applications is 7th December, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - early submission is highly recommended.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, East End Homes’ exclusive recruitment partner.