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The Finance team provides finance and budgeting support to staff, managers and members of PCS. The department is about to embark on a digital transformation that will modernise how the Finance department operates for the Union. We are looking for a Head of Finance that will drive and lead this project whilst maintaining continuity of service operation to the union, members and staff and, to join a progressive union that values collaboration, integrity, and social impact.
Salary and Location
- Band 5, London Spine points 21-17 or Regional Spine points 23-19
- Starting salary: London £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a. or Regional £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689, in annual increments (pay award pending)
- PCS Clapham or Regional office
Successful candidates for the post of Head of FInance will be able to demonstrate:
You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA) and or have an MBA with:
- 5 years proven experience of managing a successful finance team
- Proven experience in strategic financial leadership
- Strong knowledge of financial systems, compliance, and reporting
- Project management and delivery in a financial setting
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Management of internal and external audit processes
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and the values of the trade union movement
The main duties of the Head of Finance role include:
- Strong leadership and effective management of the finance team
- Lead and manage the implementation and optimisation of a new finance system to ensure cost-efficiency through service reviews and technology adoption
- Deliver strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders
- Lead the unions financial services, focusing on complex and high-impact areas
- Support medium and long-term financial planning for the Director of Central Services and Senior Management Team
- Oversee management accounts, year-end financial reports, and budget cycles
- Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and regulatory reporting (e.g., AR21)
- Provide accurate financial data and strategic insights to decision-makers
- Strengthen audit processes and investment oversight
- Ensure integrity in transaction processing and ledger management
- Maintain compliance with data protection and service level agreements
- Support supplier relationship management
Excellent people and leadership skills combined with strong analytical skills, and problem solving ability, and an understanding of up-to-date finance technology will all be essential requirements for a successful Head of Finance.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Thursday 12 March 2026
Interviews will be held in person at PCS Clapham: Wednesday 25 March 2026
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF FINANCE
Ref: 0326
Grade: Band 5, London or Region
Salary:
London Spine points 21-17
London Starting salary £63,279 p.a. rising to £72,098 p.a.
Regional Spine points 23-19
Regional Starting salary £58,877 p.a. rising to £67,689
Location: PCS Clapham (London) or PCS regional offices
Purpose of the job:
Management and leadership of the PCS Finance Team and the provison of strategic financial advice to the National Executive Committee and other bodies.
Responsible for the management of the compilation and production of all management accounts, PCS annual audit, budgets, cash-flow and financial planning reports and annual reports.
Responsible for the integrity and completeness of the accounting records, ensuring taxation compliance.
To manage the modernisation of PCS finance system and to work with our providers to introduce digital products to support PCS primary financial accounting management system.
To engage stakeholders and drive strategic change to optimise the efficiency of the financial operations and contribute towards PCS overall strategic direction of the PCS Union.
Responsible to: Director of Central Services
Responsible for: Internal Audit & Funding Manager and Finance & Budget Manager
Contacts
External:
PCS members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, Legal, pension and other advisors. TUC, Members of other trade unions and related bodies. Senior Government Officials, Ministers, MPs, pressure groups, campaigning bodies and media, Auditors, financial institutions and Investment Managers.
Internal:
PCS staff and managers across Regions and Departments
Main duties and responsibilities
1.People Management
- Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for Finance Team and Director of Central Services
- Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service to develop and improve the skills and efficiency of the Finance team
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
- Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training for the Finance Team
- Proactively promote diversity and inclusion in line with the wider PCS approach
- Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
- Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance in consultation with line manager
- Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
- Work effectively with lay officials. Provide advice to and lead relevant committees including the preparation and presentation of reports
- Deputise for line manager when required
2.Strategy and Advice
- Ensure the provision of strategic financial advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders
- Provide leadership in delivering the unions Financial Services, having direct involvement in more complex or strategic areas to support the delivery of the unions objectives
- Prepare and manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets
- Provide medium and long term financial planning support to the Director of Central Services and Senior Management team
- Oversee reviews of service prices and providers, making proposals for savings and change, seeking to exploit changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible, in line with budgetary and policy constraints
- Oversee statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information within the Finance department
- Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
3. Strategy and Advice
- Ensure the provision of strategic financial advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders
- Provide leadership in delivering the unions Financial Services, having direct involvement in more complex or strategic areas to support the delivery of the unions objectives
- Prepare and manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets
- Provide medium and long term financial planning support to the Director of Central Services and Senior Management team
- Oversee reviews of service prices and providers, making proposals for savings and change, seeking to exploit changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible, in line with budgetary and policy constraints
- Oversee statistical systems to produce reports and analyse information within the Finance department
- Monitor and report on issues and initiatives as requested
4.Finance Systems
- Manage the introduction, implementation and continuous monitoring of a new finance system to provide effective budget management at every level of the union
- Provide detailed financial data and reporting, including management accounts and strategic advice, to the National Executive Committee/Senior Management Team
- Provide straightforward access to budgets for all budget holders to facilitate better planning and cash flow management
- Ensure resources are optimised to enable good decision-making across each command area
- Review and update where necessary current audit processes to ensure compliance with the Trade Union Certification Officer
- Provide investment oversight, forecasting, and asset management to the Director of Central Services, and produce relevant information to support spending and investment decisions
- Ensure controls are in place and adhered to, to manage management override risks
- Maintain professional financial relationships with suppliers and customers
5.Operational Management
- Oversee and ensure the integrity of the unions transaction processing at all times
- Ensure all liabilities are recorded, payments made, receipts banked and ledgers managed in line with best practice
- Ensure all service level agreements are adhered to by the Finance department, and developed where necessary
- Ensure data protection adherence and finance systems are secure
- Assist the Director of Central Services in managing relationships with suppliers
6. Group and Branch Funding
- Oversee PCS work with Special Member Auditors to ensure the completion of union group and branch audit procedures in line with rules and Finance Committee requirements
- Provide assistance to group and branch treasurers, including training courses
- Provide reports as required for the Finance Committee
- Ensure expenses are paid in line with Service Level Agreement requirements
7. Finance Training and good practice
- Participate in the dissemination of financial knowledge across the union. Organise and participate in periodic financial training programmes for budget-holders, treasurers and members
8. Communication
- Draft complex communications including briefs, reports, business cases, for internal and external stakeholders
- Draft papers, policies and regulations in relation to financial management
- Communicate with members by producing circulars and briefings, and by addressing meetings and conferences etc
- Represent PCS where necessary and liaise with outside professional bodies such as auditors
- Provide financial information as required by other areas of the Union, in particular treasurers, or other bodies
9. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working and collaboration
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance to team members
- Manage and co-ordinate staff on issues arising from new working practises, one off projects, or annual projects such as conference
10.Equality
- Contribute to PCS policies on equal opportunities by developing innovative workplace strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination
11.General
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Unions policy objectives including the PCS planning process
- At all times implement and promote the PCSs equal opportunities policy adhering to the PCS Values
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of health and safety at work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willing to work outside normal office hours and location on occasion. (e.g. attendance at Annual Delegate Conference)
Person Specification: HEAD OF FINANCE
Ref: 0326
Date: January 2026
Location: London or Region
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
QUALIFICATION
- Qualification in Finance and/or Business Management (ACA,ACCA,ACMA,CIPFA,) and/or MBA with minimum of 5 years' proven management experience in finance
EXPERIENCE
- People management including induction, work allocation, appraisal and conduct
- Experience of working at strategic management level in finance
- Management accounts production and compilation of year end accounts, external reports and audit processes
- Management of payroll and pensions administration
- Project management and delivery in a financial setting
TRAINING
(including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- Management Accountancy
- Financial management and taxation including VAT, Corporate tax and PAYE compliance
- Contract and regulatory compliance management
- Impact and use of Financial Digital and IT applications
- An understanding of and a commitment to trade unions
SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Ability to negotiate and form effective working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to provide strategic and policy implementation advice and guidance
- Proficient with Reporting, Data Analytics tools and performance metrics
- Ability to deliver and adapt financial training to audiences without financial knowledge/expertise
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
Ready to step into a national leadership role - and make an immediate impact?
Centre for Mental Health is seeking a highly experienced policy leader for a 6–9 month interim role at the heart of our organisation. We need someone who can operate confidently at senior level from day one.
You will:
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Lead and direct our national policy and campaigning work
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Translate robust research into influential, high-impact policy proposals
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Represent the Centre with ministers, parliamentarians and senior stakeholders
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Provide strategic oversight to the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
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Contribute as a full member of our leadership team
We’re looking for someone with significant experience in a policy environment, deep knowledge of mental health and public policy, and a strong track record of producing influential analysis and building high-level relationships. You’ll be politically astute, credible in national debates, and committed to tackling inequality and promoting antiracism.
This is a great opportunity for an established mental health policy professional to take on a visible, strategic interim leadership role, shaping national conversations and advancing mental health equality at pace.
Please note that interviews will be held in person at our London office on Thursday 19th March 2026.
If you have the experience and confidence, with a readiness to deliver on the Centre's vision of mental health equality for all, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
The Coach’s role will be to engage with our adult beneficiaries, supporting them to identify and achieve their aspirations for themselves and for their families.
Adopting a holistic, person-centred approach, she will support beneficiaries both to reach short term goals (through the delivery of Information, Advice and Guidance) and to develop the resources, skills and behaviours necessary to make longer term progress (through Coaching) across the five ‘pillars’ of our social mobility framework:
- Employability
- Education
- Family stability
- Money management
- Resilience and well-being
We currently have 3 Social Mobility Coaches on the team. Whilst supporting women across all five pillars, each Coach has specific areas of responsibility, which may change from time to time.
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is your chance to lead the charge on impact! You will build and roll out our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework to capture the real difference we make and share it with everyone from funders to supporters.
You will be the bridge between data and impact, translating insights into compelling stories that demonstrate our outcomes whilst strengthening our programmes, partnerships, and strategic direction.
We need someone who:
- Has humanitarian or not-for-profit sector experience
- Can spot trends, distil key insights, and turn them into actionable intelligence for fundraising and programme strategy
- Is passionate about improving the lives of displaced people worldwide
- Brings sharp analytical skills to optimise how we direct resources where they're needed most
- Can communicate data-driven insights in ways that build trust and inspire action
Your work will ensure that Choose Love's resources create maximum impact for displaced communities. If you're ready to combine your analytical prowess with purpose-driven work, we'd love to hear from you!
- Being based in London, United Kingdom (UK) and having the right to work in the UK is essential
- Those who have applied to this role previously need not apply
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
West Central London Mind (London SW1P)
£41,005
Permanent
Full time
Hybrid
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with West Central London Mind to recruit a new Bids and Tenders Manager, a crucial role within their Business Development function.
Following the merger of Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind with Kensington and Chelsea Mind, West Central London Mind has become one of London's most significant community mental health organisations, supporting more than 22,000 people last year. This period of growth presents a major opportunity to secure and strengthen the services they deliver across multiple London boroughs.
The organisation is now entering an especially exciting new phase - with a rebrand underway and planned expansion into new areas of London - making this a fantastic moment to join and shape the future of their provision. The Bids and Tenders Manager will play a central part in achieving that ambition.
About the Role
The Bids and Tenders Manager will lead the coordination, creation and submission of high-quality bids and tenders. Working closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, Clinical Leadership and People, you will ensure that each submission is strategic, compliant, persuasive and grounded in strong data and evidence.
As the team continues to expand and professionalise, this role is especially suited to someone who is highly organised, process-orientated, and at their best when bringing structure, clarity and efficiency to complex workflows.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the full lifecycle of tender and large grant submissions
- Coordinating internal contributors to ensure timely, high-quality content
- Producing clear, compelling written responses and supporting documentation
- Creating tender budgets and pricing models in collaboration with Finance
- Conducting competitor, market and local intelligence research
- Contributing to the development of business development strategy
This is a role for someone who is incredibly organised, enjoys process, collaboration and precision, and who is motivated by securing income that directly enables impactful frontline mental health services.
About You
West Central London Mind is seeking someone with:
- Proven experience writing and managing high-level bids and tenders, ideally with NHS or Local Authority commissioners
- Strong analytical skills, including Excel budgeting and data interpretation
- Excellent written communication and the ability to meet strict word counts
- Exceptional organisation skills, a methodical mindset and a strong adherence to process
- Confidence in coordinating colleagues across multiple teams
- Creativity, initiative and a solutions-focused mindset
- Commitment to equality, diversity, social value and coproduction
- The flexibility needed around deadlines inherent in tender work
Experience in mental health, health or social care environments is desirable but not essential.
Why West Central London Mind
This is a particularly inspiring moment to join the organisation. With a rebrand on the horizon and strategic expansion into new London boroughs, the team is investing in stronger systems, greater visibility and increased impact.
They offer a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking culture, as well as:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Generous annual leave and bank holidays and birthday leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest-free loan schemes
- A collaborative, values-driven team committed to improving mental health outcomes across London
How to Apply
If this role sounds like your next move, please send your CV directly to Kevin by 'apply' button to request the full job pack.
Closing date: Tuesday 24 February
Shortlisting: Tuesday 24 February
Interviews: Week commencing 2 and 9 March
Location: Hybrid Variable – tied to the Bristol or London office or Home Based with travel to Bristol once a month
Salary: £35,882 (outside of London); £37,778 (inside London)
Closing date: 1st March 2026
WC interview date: 9th March 2026
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.
We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time
About the role
We’re looking for a Sports and Challenges Manager (DIY Sports) with strong strategic and operational experience in mass‑participation events to join our Sports and Challenge Events Team.
As part of our dynamic Sports and Challenge Events team—and the wider Mass Participation fundraising function—you’ll play a key role in growing our programme of third‑party sports events across the UK. You’ll lead on developing and delivering an exciting portfolio including Ultra Challenges, Run for Charity events, and DIY/open challenges, ensuring exceptional supporter experiences at every stage. You’ll create new multichannel stewardship journeys, oversee acquisition and marketing activity, and work with external event organisers to select and shape events that drive long‑term value for Young Lives vs Cancer.
You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Supporter Engagement, Brand and Marketing, Regional Engagement, Partnerships & Philanthropy and more, ensuring seamless supporter journeys and consistently outstanding experiences. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be proactive, analytical, creative and passionate about delivering sector‑leading events with impact.
This role is subject to a basic criminal record check.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description:
- Strategically manage a portfolio of mass participation events to agreed acquisition and income targets, driving growth and long‑term supporter engagement.
- Lead on marketing and acquisition campaigns for your events, working closely with our Digital and Brand teams to create compelling assets and reach new audiences.
- Oversee all event operations and on‑the‑day planning, collaborating with Regional Engagement teams and managing key supplier and organiser relationships.
- Create and maintain multichannel stewardship journeys, ensuring supporters receive exceptional experiences delivered consistently across teams.
- Track, monitor and report on event budgets, KPIs and performance, using insight to plan, forecast and make recommendations for future investment.
What do I need?
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Strong strategic and operational experience in mass‑participation events.
- Experience of delivering successful marketing and acquisition campaigns.
- Proven ability to create effective, data‑driven stewardship journeys.
- Excellent prioritisation, time‑management and communication skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships and negotiate with external organisations.
- Experience interpreting and working with budgets, forecasts and financial data.
- Project and/or programme management experience.
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
To arrange an informal chat, please contact Lauren Hunt (Head of Mass Participation).
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The Woodland Trust is looking for a Project Manager - Trees for All to help manage the delivery of our new UK-wide Trees for All Programme which aims to tackle the inequitable access to trees and woods.
The Role:
• You’ll oversee the programme delivery ensuring we meet our goals and deadlines.
• You’ll collaborate with stakeholders both internally and externally such as staff, MP’s, civil servants, health professionals and more.
• You’ll provide strategic leadership on tree equity, working with leads in devolved nations.
• You’ll monitor and report on impact and outcomes of activities within the programme.
• You’ll support teams to enhance the tree equity impact of existing programmes and develop projects and activities within the Trees for All programme plan.
• You’ll act as subject matter expert on tree equity for internal and external stakeholders and projects including community engagement and research.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Experience delivering and developing successful projects including budget management.
• Knowledge of programme management and how to coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Experience working with communities particularly those experiencing social, economic and environmental deprivation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage stakeholders to develop plans and secure consensus.
• Strong knowledge on data interpretation, management and presentation.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire different audiences.
• Knowledge of environmental policies and legislation and the ability to ensure they are followed.
• Knowledge of the values of urban trees and the Tree Equity Score UK.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 10th March 2026
The Sick Children's Trust
Salary: £46,000
Location: Hybrid (1-2 days/week in London EC2A)
Closing date: Thursday 5 March 2026
Charity People is thrilled to be partnering with The Sick Children's Trust to recruit their new Development Manager - Corporate & Philanthropy. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a warm, values-driven organisation that provides vital 'Homes from Home' supporting thousands of families with seriously ill children in hospital.
For over 40 years, The Sick Children's Trust has been giving families a free place to stay, just steps from their child's hospital bed. Their ten 'Homes from Home' across England provide more than a welcoming place to stay - they also give comfort, stability, community and compassion at the most difficult moments in a family's life.
With 91% occupancy, 48,062 nights of accommodation provided last year, and over 3,200 families supported, the impact of this charity is profound. This role sits at the heart of expanding that life-changing reach.
The Role
As Development Manager - Corporate & Philanthropy, you will lead the growth of an ambitious and high-performing corporate partnerships programme. This is a senior, income-generating role focused on securing new business, stewarding high-value relationships, and influencing philanthropic support through senior networks.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and managing two corporate fundraisers (South and North), you will:
Lead Corporate New Business
- Develop and deliver a strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of five- and six-figure prospects
- Create compelling, bespoke proposals, pitches and presentations
- Confidently deliver senior-level pitches to CSR leads, directors and boards
Maximise Relationship Value
- Provide excellent stewardship to high-value partners
- Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage major donors, trustees and influential supporters
- Spot opportunities to bridge corporate leaders into philanthropic giving
Collaborate and Innovate
- Work with Operations, Communications and Marketing to build impactful partnership propositions
- Shape co-branded campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, corporate volunteering and events
- Act as an ambassador for the charity at external and sector events
Lead and Develop Others
- Line manage and mentor the Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer (South) and Corporate Officer (North)
- Monitor performance, forecast income, and report against KPIs
- Use DonorFlex to maintain accurate, high-quality records
About you
We're looking for someone who brings a proven track record of securing new five and six-figure corporate partnerships, with the ability to craft high-quality proposals, pitch decks and presentations that win major support. You will be confident pitching to senior and influencialaudiences, and skilled at building strong, strategic relationships across both corporate and philanthropic stakeholders. You'll have experience engaging major donors or senior supporters, combined with the creative thinking needed to shape compelling partnership propositions. Alongside this, you will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
The Sick Children's Trust offers a generous package including:
- £46,000 per annum
- 35-hour working week
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Wellbeing support (EAP, eyecare, flu jab, life assurance)
- Additional benefits post-probation (bonus day off, enhanced pension, PHI, Medicash, Digicare+, travel loan)
Interested in this incredible role?
For the full job pack and details on how to apply, please share your CV with Kevin who will be in touch with further information.
Closing date: Thursday 5th March
First stage interviews: W/C Monday 9th March
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Transform data into a lifeline for animals and become the strategic engine behind our global conservation efforts. As our Data Intelligence & CRM Officer, you will unlock the hidden potential within our data to drive life-saving results for orangutans, bears, and primates around the world.
Why This Role Matters
At International Animal Rescue, we don’t just rescue animals, we work to protect habitats, and work with communities to deliver holistic and sustainable conservation strategies that boost biodiversity and mitigate climate change.
Your expertise won't just live in a spreadsheet - it will directly inform how we connect with our supporters and fund our mission to release rescued animals back into the wild. You are the bridge between the fundraising team, the CRM and real-world conservation impact.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will act as the day-to-day lead for our fundraising CRM. You will:
Drive Income Growth: Create high-quality supporter intelligence that maximise the success of our direct mail and digital campaigns.
Uncover Actionable Insights: Analyse supporter behaviour and campaign performance to provide the strategic recommendations that guide our fundraising team.
Master the CRM: Take full ownership of data imports, quality control, and GDPR compliance within our CRM (Donorfy) ecosystem.
Shape the Future: Identify opportunities to improve reporting and data visualisation, helping us work smarter to save more lives.
Who We Are Looking For
You are a data enthusiast who thrives on finding the story behind the numbers. We need someone with proven CRM management experience and a solid grasp of creating meaningful information who can present technical findings to non-technical colleagues with clarity and passion. If you are a collaborative problem-solver who wants to apply your analytical skills to a mission that truly matters, we want to hear from you.
Please read the full job specification for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help shape strategy by turning data and evidence into insight that drives mission, growth, and learning? Do you have the skills to help a complex organisation understand what is working, what could improve, and how to adapt in a meaningful way?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Data Insights & Evaluation Adviser to lead the development of a coherent, organisation-wide approach to data, evaluation, and learning across the Called Together programme. This role goes beyond routine data collection or dashboard creation – it’s about sense-making, judgement, and enabling learning to support parishes, deaneries, and diocesan teams in achieving sustainable impact.
This is an exciting role for someone with analytical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work relationally across a wide range of stakeholders.
About the Role
· You will provide leadership in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), ensuring data and evidence are used effectively to inform decisions and enhance mission. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Leading on data, insights, and evaluation across the Diocese to inform strategy and action
· Integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence from parishes, programmes, and external sources
· Translating complex data into clear, accessible insights and narratives
· Designing and embedding a comprehensive MEL framework with appropriate indicators and learning loops
· Designing, building, and maintaining dashboards and visual tools (e.g. Power BI)
· Producing reports for governance, leadership, and project teams
· Providing analytical support to enable data-driven decision-making and project delivery
· Ensuring data integrity, quality, security, and GDPR compliance
· Collaborating with national Church teams and external partners to align evaluation with wider priorities
About You
· A minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience in data, insights, evaluation, research, MEL, or learning-focused roles, with evidence of senior responsibility, autonomy, sound judgement, and practical organisational application.
· Aligned with the mission and ethos of the Christian Church and the Diocese of Rochester
· Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or with equivalent professional experience
· Experienced in data, insights, or evaluation activity in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
· Skilled in working with both quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modelling) and Power BI (DAX / M code)
· An excellent communicator, able to present findings to senior leaders while working constructively with colleagues unfamiliar with data
· Organised, flexible, and able to travel across the Diocese, including occasional evenings or weekends
It would be advantageous if you also:
· Have experience in charity, voluntary, public, or faith-based sectors where impact is complex
· Understand the structure and culture of the Church of England, dioceses, and parish life
What we can offer:
• Flexible working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: 8 March 2026
Interviews will be held on: 16 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK's Influencing division has a rare and exciting opportunity for a Public Affairs Manager to join our successful External Affairs team.
In this role you will manage a team of 3 people, develop and lead the delivery of Age UK's public affairs activity, to achieve our policy influencing aims and campaigns and maintain our high profile with the overarching aim of creating sustainable change for older people.
As the Public Affairs Manager you will develop and implement effective public affairs approaches that really hit home and produce results. To achieve this, you will work collaboratively with the rest of our high performing External Affairs team, other Age UK colleagues, our network of brilliant local Age UKs, and other charities and organisations that share our campaigning aims.
You'll need to understand how to influence decision-makers at a senior level and will have a proven track record of influencing policy change. You will bring political understanding and tactical insight on how UK Government and Parliament operate to ensure our campaigns and wider influencing have the biggest impact.
We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of two days per week. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T
Experience
- Significant experience of strategic public affairs and/or campaigning work designed to achieve change. (A)
- Excellent all round communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a range of audiences. (A, T)
- Experience of building relationships with and successfully influencing senior stakeholders including Parliamentarians and Ministers. (A, I)
- Significant experience of working collaboratively and delegating effectively, internally and externally. (A, I)
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of local and national government structures, the UK Parliament and our political, policy and campaigning context, and experience of influencing them. (A, I)
- Fast strategic and analytical thinking skills and experience of demonstrating good judgement, including strong political judgement. (I, T)
- Ability to project manage, including personal time management, planning, implementing, devising and prioritising multiple projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets, overseeing work across teams and monitoring and evaluating quality and impact.(A, I)
- Understanding of online and offline campaigning techniques. (A, I, T)
- Strong people management skills and experience, including performance management and professional development. (A, I)
- Knowledge and understanding of what equal opportunities means in relation to this post and the ability to incorporate equality practices into all aspects of the work. (I)
Great to haves
Experience
- Experience of collaborative working with service users (A)
- Experience of influencing change from a voluntary sector perspective (A)
- Experience of working in a political environment (A, I)
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge or understanding of public policy issues and how they impact on older people (I)
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
What we offer in return
• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Pancreatic Cancer Action team as our new Digital Marketing Lead! We’re looking for an experienced, data-driven digital marketer who is a creative thinker and keen to innovate and continually grow and develop our digital channels. As a small team, we need someone who thinks strategically and thrives with a hands-on, operational role.
Pancreatic Cancer Action is a national charity, dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis. This post has a pivotal role to play in delivering our mission by increasing brand visibility, raising awareness amongst all our audiences and supporting the generation of income across the UK.
This exciting role will lead all our digital marketing channels and activities, with responsibility for delivering high-quality, creative and engaging content to our digital audiences. You will continually analyse and review channel and campaign performance, optimising content and developing activity as necessary.
Our new Digital Marketing Lead needs to be proficient in website management and development, managing social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, with a big emphasis on delivering results through paid media, SEO, SEM, and PPC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a small but dynamic and fun team, really making a difference to an expanding charity.
Main responsibilities
- Lead all our digital marketing channels and activities with responsibility for delivering high-quality, creative and engaging content to our digital audiences.
- Communicate Pancreatic Cancer Action’s strategic objectives - and all the activities that underpin them - to UK audiences. These include:
- Raising public awareness and knowledge of pancreatic cancer and its symptoms.
- Education, awareness and training for the medical and healthcare communities.
- Funding research specifically into early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
- Providing high-quality health information and publications.
- Manage, develop and update the Pancreatic Cancer Action website. You will also oversee the ongoing technical management of our website (alongside our external agency).
- You will deliver results through paid media advertising, SEO, SEO, SEM, and PPC.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of a digital and social media strategy.
- You will support Pancreatic Cancer Action’s mission by increasing brand visibility, raising awareness amongst all of our audiences and supporting the generation of income across the UK.
- You will continually analyse and review channel and campaign performance, optimising content and developing activity as necessary.
- You will lead our social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, website management and development.
- Be responsible for designing and creating engaging and relevant content for all our channels.
- Monitor the financial spend of agreed areas of responsibility, working within agreed budgets.
Website management
- Manage, develop and update the Pancreatic Cancer Action website.
- Working alongside our external agency, you will oversee the ongoing technical management of our website. Having Django CMS experience would be an advantage.
- You will ensure compliance with best practice and focus on continually improving users’ experience.
- Ensure Pancreatic Cancer Action benefits from integrating our CRM and other software into the website.
- Ensure that content is regularly reviewed and updated, and new content is added to the site regularly (blogs, news etc.).
SEO
- Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and drive website traffic.
- Conduct keyword research, on-page optimisation and technical SEO audits.
- Monitor, analyse and report on SEO performance.
Paid Media
- This is a vital and rapidly growing area for the charity, and this role will manage all paid-for digital marketing, including lead generation and acquisition (Meta, Google, etc.).
- Create advertising campaigns and ensure effective tracking, monitoring, improvements, evaluation, and reporting of campaigns.
- Oversee our Google Ads grant (PPC) and (CRO) Google Tag Manager.
- Manage our main Google Ads account and launch Search, Display, and YouTube advertising for our digital-first Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month campaign.
- Deliver detailed advertising reporting using Looker Studio or other similar digital dashboards.
Digital content
- Manage and maintain the content calendar, including planning and scheduling content that aligns to both Pancreatic Cancer Action and project objectives.
- Create and manage the sourcing of high-quality content for blogs, website pages, social media posts, email content and for all other digital channels.
- Write, edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment to Pancreatic Cancer Action’s Text and Brand Guidelines.
- Create engaging design assets for use across all digital channels, including video and animation.
- Responsibility for pixels and unique identifiers for analytics.
Social media
- Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to develop a social media strategy and set goals to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- To be responsible for all Pancreatic Cancer Action social media channels, including design and content development, scheduling, optimising, and reporting.
- Work with our Marketing and Communications Executive to manage social media channels on a day-to day-basis, engaging with Pancreatic Cancer Action audiences by responding to comments and queries and being proactive to find out more and nurture relationships.
- Plan social media campaigns in line with other marketing and communications or charity-wide activities.
- Use social media analytics to generate regular reports, using results to inform future day-to-day work and campaigns.
- Spot social media trends and industry best practice, advising on best social media content, tactics, and new technologies.
- Form relationships with key social media influencers to help grow our reach.
Email marketing
- Create and distribute monthly e-newsletters to Pancreatic Cancer Action segmented subscribers.
- Create and distribute email campaigns to segmented audiences.
- Develop email schedules for awareness and acquisition campaigns.
- Create and manage automated email sequences.
- Segment email lists and ensure personalised messaging for targeted audiences.
- Support ongoing CRM project work to ensure we maximise the data held and its ability to drive campaign and activity success.
Working as part of a team
- Be an integral part of the Marketing and Communications team, including a Marketing and Communications Executive, a PR and Communications Lead and the Head of Marketing and Communications.
- Support the Marketing and Communications team and help cover their areas when needed.
- Provide Digital Marketing expertise to the whole PCA team.
Other duties
- Be a brand ambassador, providing advice on the consistent use of Pancreatic Cancer Action’s brand.
- Travel across the UK to attend meetings, events and activities when needed.
- Deputise for the Head of Marketing and Communications when needed.
- Any other duty that the Head of Marketing and Communication considers appropriate.
While every effort has been made to outline all the main duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail.
*** Shortlisting will be aligned to the Person Specification for this role. Please ensure you read the supporting document ***
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience
Location: Home-based
Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026 (midnight)
Interview Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
Our mission is to improve the survival rates of pancreatic cancer by ensuring more people are diagnosed early and in time for surgery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000
Contract: 10-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Location: Oxford office 2 days per week
Closing date: 9th February
Benefits: 26 days annual leave, 3% pension contribution increasing to 7.72% upon passing probation, enhanced parental/maternity/adoption leave
We have a great opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships Manager working for Earth Trust, a leading environmental charity dedicated to championing accessible natural green spaces and inspiring people to value and protect the natural world. Earth Trust works to demonstrate sustainable land management, engage people with nature, and influence better access to green spaces—all in response to the environmental and public health challenges created by climate change, biodiversity loss and reduced access to nature.
Reporting to the Director of Development, this is an exciting role for someone who thrives on building strategic, high-value corporate relationships. You will play a central part in securing and managing five-and six-figure partnerships, contributing directly to Earth Trust’s mission and ambitious organisational priorities. This role offers significant professional development through hands-on relationship management, cross-organisational collaboration, and involvement in key projects such as Earth Trust’s Gateway to Nature development.
As part of this exciting role, you will develop engaging proposals, identify and secure new partnerships, steward existing corporate supporters, and represent Earth Trust at external events. You will also support organisational strategy by ensuring partnership opportunities align with Earth Trust’s mission of connecting people with nature and protecting green spaces for future generations.
To be successful as the Corporate Partnerships Manager you will need:
- Proven experience securing and growing high-value corporate partnerships, ideally at five-figure level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire support for environmental causes
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills, with the ability to develop persuasive, tailored pitches for corporate audiences
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2854HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
At Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre, we want to inspire as many people as possible to stay healthy, and enjoy the benefits of sport, at every level. We provide affordable and accessible sporting facilities and programmes for adults and children, and we are proud to be the largest facility of our type in Wales.
As our CEO, you will lead the next phase of our development – strengthening our impact, driving sustainable growth and building on our reputation as a thriving community sport destination.
Position: CEO
Responsible to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Location: Wrexham, with some scope for occasional remote working
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £50,000 per year, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
First-round interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 17th March; final interviews are due to take place Tuesday 31st March.
Closing date: Friday 27th February at 12pm
About the Role
As CEO, you will provide strategic, financial and operational leadership, ensuring the Centre continues to grow sustainably while remaining rooted in community impact and strong governance. You will shape and deliver the organisation’s long‑term vision and ensure services, programmes and operations remain high‑quality, inclusive and aligned to community need.
This is a pivotal role for a leader who combines commercial instinct with values‑led leadership, and who can represent the organisation credibly across local, regional and national stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of a bold, future‑focused strategy for the Charity.
- Translate long‑term vision into clear priorities, measurable objectives and sustainable growth\
- Work closely with the Board to support strong and effective governance.
Commercial & Financial Leadership
- Strengthen financial sustainability through robust budgeting, forecasting, planning and risk management.
- Grow income through partnerships, memberships, programmes, development of our retail arm, grants and commercial activity.
- Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with charity governance requirements.
People & Culture Leadership
- Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, safeguarding, respect and high performance.
- Lead, support and develop the senior leadership team; embed fair and compliant people practices.
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.
Organisational Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure best‑practice policies, systems and processes across the organisation.
- Oversee safeguarding, health & safety and regulatory compliance.
- Produce high‑quality reports for the Board, funders and regulators.
Partnerships, Profile & Community Engagement
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation—locally, regionally and nationally.
- Build influential relationships with governing bodies, local authorities, schools, community partners and funders.
- Enhance the Centre’s visibility, reputation and reach.
Programme & Service Oversight
- Provide strategic oversight of programme development to ensure high‑quality, inclusive offers aligned to community needs.
- Support managers in driving innovation and impact across services.
About You
You will bring:
- Senior leadership experience in sport, leisure, charity or community settings.
- A successful track record in delivering growth, developing partnerships and organisational development.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- An inclusive, collaborative and empowering leadership style.
- Passion for community sport, wellbeing and widening participation.
We provide recreational sporting facilities and programmes for members of our local community, supporting physical and mental wellbeing for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Homelessness and Housing Law Advisor or Solicitor
Contract - Fixed Term – 3 years
Hours - 21 hours per week
Salary Range - £21,600 - £23,400 (£36,000 - £39,000 FTE)
Location - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the twelve members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team working to tackle youth homelessness.
This role is funded by the Oak Foundation and forms part of Coram’s Voices in Action programme which combines CCLC’s legal work, Coram Voice’s advocacy support and Coram’s policy and participation work to champion young people’s rights and create change. It centres and amplifies the voices of young people through our young ambassadors with personal experience of homelessness or school exclusion. The young ambassadors campaign locally and nationally to change policy and practice and empower their peers with knowledge of their rights through workshop delivery and content creation.
Working with others across the group, the purpose of this specific role is to provide specialist housing law advice, preliminary casework and onward referrals to young people under the age of 25 experiencing housing related issues. This will include delivering regular outreach advice sessions in partnership with community organisations. The post holder will work with the Head of Community Care Law on project design, co-ordination, delivery and reporting. Supported by the Head of Community Care Law, they will be proactive in developing community partnerships and managing relationships with partner organisations.
The role will be integrated within the wider community care and public law team and will be supported by the Head of Community Care Law. Building on the existing expertise and practice within the team, there will be a particular focus on advising and supporting young people who are care experienced, should have benefited from care or are young migrants. The aim is to diagnose complex legal issues relating to housing and homelessness, to ensure young people understand their position and legal rights and are either supported to take steps to realise those rights, provided with preliminary casework to resolve issue at early stage, or where needed, referred on for complex casework and litigation either internally or externally.
The role would suit an experienced housing law advisor or caseworker. We welcome applications from solicitors and non-solicitors. The priority is experience delivering high quality housing law advice and casework sensitively to vulnerable clients with a track record of delivering against project targets and meticulous case management skills. We are looking for a committed, resourceful and determined housing law advisor with a positive and solutions focussed attitude who is able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. They will be well supported with access to training, supportive line management and will benefit from being part of a wider collaborative legal practice team. They will work closely with a paralegal and be responsible for helping to develop the paralegal’s knowledge and understanding of housing related law.
The role will be based in our offices and with regular advice delivery in outreach locations. However, some remote/ hybrid working may be possible depending on the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period. There may be flexibility over how the three days will be spread across the week (within working hours) and in accordance with the needs of the project.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application, please note we do not accept cv’s.
Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026 17.00pm
Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 16th March 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 281222.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.