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Fire Safety Coordinator

B&D Reside | £30,000-£45,000 | Hybrid - Barking / Sites / Home | Contract with potential to become permanent

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting B&D Reside with the appointment of a Fire Safety Coordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-focused professional to join B&D Reside's Fire Safety Team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of fire safety and compliance programmes across the organisation's housing portfolio.

Reporting to the Fire Safety Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating programmes of work, monitoring remedial actions, maintaining accurate compliance records and supporting the team to ensure fire safety requirements are delivered effectively and within agreed timescales.

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within fire safety, building safety, compliance or property management within a social housing environment.

The Opportunity

As Fire Safety Coordinator, you will act as a key link between the Fire Safety Team, Fire Safety Assessors, Building Safety, Compliance, Repairs, Asset Management, Housing Management, contractors and external stakeholders.

You will help ensure that fire risk assessments, inspections, remedial works and associated actions are properly coordinated, recorded and monitored.

The role combines programme coordination, compliance monitoring, data management, stakeholder engagement and administrative support, making it an important position in ensuring B&D Reside's fire safety obligations are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor B&D Reside's fire safety programme of work, ensuring assessments, reviews and actions are completed and tracked.
• Maintain accurate fire safety records, compliance information and reporting dashboards.
• Monitor performance against fire safety programmes and escalate overdue or high-risk actions.
• Support the quality assurance of Fire Risk Assessments and associated documentation.
• Work closely with Fire Safety Surveyors to coordinate the delivery of fire safety works and services.
• Support the development and implementation of plans for high-risk buildings, including interim measures where required.
• Liaise with Building Safety, Housing Management, Compliance, Repairs, Estates, Communications and Asset Management teams.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including contractors, assessors, the Council and Fire & Rescue Service.
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory reporting through effective record keeping and compliance monitoring.
• Provide administrative support to the Fire Safety Team, including preparing reports and correspondence and coordinating meetings.
• Support the delivery of resident engagement strategies, particularly across higher-risk buildings.
• Carry out fire safety inspections and support the management and tracking of identified risks and remedial recommendations.
• Assist with incident management and responses to fire and building safety incidents or compliance failures.
• Support fire and building safety training and awareness sessions for residents and building users.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety, building safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and the overall effectiveness of fire safety management.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in fire safety, building safety, health & safety, property management or a related environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within building safety, fire safety, health & safety, compliance or property management.
• Knowledge of relevant fire and building safety legislation, including the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, audits and compliance checks.
• Strong organisational and programme coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing

Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Start Date: September 2026

About The Skill Mill

The Skill Mill is a social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for young people with criminal convictions. Through paid work in environmental projects, horticulture and grounds maintenance, we help young people develop skills, confidence and positive futures while creating benefits for local communities and the environment.

Our programmes bring together Supervisors, Youth Justice Services, employers, Pathways Advisors and local partners to support young people into sustainable education, training and employment.

The Role

This is an opportunity to help shape and strengthen the delivery of The Skill Mill across the South.

As Regional Operations Manager, you will ensure young people receive a high-quality and consistent experience throughout their time with The Skill Mill. Working closely with Supervisors, Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors and the Commercial Sales Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support programme delivery and ensure projects run safely, effectively and to a high standard.

You will play a key role in creating the conditions for young people to succeed by supporting frontline teams, building strong partnerships and ensuring programmes deliver positive outcomes for the young people and communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Support High-Quality Programme Delivery By:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of The Skill Mill programmes across the South.
• Supporting Supervisors to deliver safe, effective and impactful work programmes.
• Monitoring programme activity and resolving operational challenges.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of delivery across all sites and projects.

Build Strong Partnerships By:

• Working closely with Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors and local partners.
• Supporting collaboration between operational teams and commercial projects.
• Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the region.
• Representing The Skill Mill at partnership meetings and local events.
• Strengthening relationships that create opportunities for young people.

Monitor Performance and Impact By:

• Tracking programme delivery and performance against agreed targets.
• Monitoring progress towards social impact and employment outcomes.
• Preparing reports and updates for the Senior Management Team.
• Supporting the development of systems that measure quality, efficiency and impact.
• Using data and feedback to improve programme performance.

Support and Develop Teams By:

• Providing guidance, support and mentoring to Supervisors.
• Identifying training and development opportunities.
• Promoting a positive, collaborative and accountable culture.
• Supporting teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for young people.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can bring people together, support high-quality delivery and help create opportunities for young people to thrive.

You'll have:

• Experience in operational, service or project management.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, teams or projects.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and working with vulnerable or disadvantaged young people.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• A commitment to The Skill Mill's mission and values.

Desirable:

• Experience in social enterprises, youth justice, employability or community-based services.
• Experience managing commercial contracts or operational delivery programmes.
• Understanding of outcomes-based commissioning.
• Health and Safety qualification or relevant practical experience.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to help shape services that improve outcomes for young people.
• A supportive and committed leadership team.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to a growing social enterprise with a proven track record of creating social and environmental impact.

Why Join The Skill Mill?

Every day, you'll help ensure young people have access to meaningful employment, skills development and progression opportunities. By supporting the teams that work directly with young people, you'll play an important role in helping them build brighter futures while creating positive change in local communities.

Working closely with the senior leadership team of the Synod, this is an opportunity to offer a strategic overview of the Synod's current and future financial requirements.   The role will involve supporting and enabling the work and mission of the church in the North West of the UK by careful management and oversight of the finances of the Synod.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgmental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker / Community Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Reference Number: 377
Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Based: Watford General Hospital and Watford Wellbeing Centre
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum

We have a vacancy for a Bounce Back Worker to join our team.

The Bounce Back service forms an integral part of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Complex Needs Community Services. The service provides one-to-one outreach support to facilitate a smooth, timely and supportive discharge from hospital back in to the community.

About the Project

Herts Mind Network (HMN) has a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in hospitals across Hertfordshire.

There is an emergency department arm of the project and will be based at Watford General Hospital working in A&E departments, with the Mental Health Liaison Team, and hospital wards facilitating hospital discharge for people with mental health need.

About the Role:

The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Watford General Hospital and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Watford A&E, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.

The aims of the Bounce Back service are to provide up to 16 sessions of emotional and practical support and advice & information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient’s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.

Key Responsibilities

The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people’s homes.  The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. To work with hospital staff to ensure patients are offered advice, information, and holistic support.

The post holder will need to:

• Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community.
• Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community.
• Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service.
• Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
• Eligibility for blue light card.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 9th September at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th September at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
N.B: Please quote reference number 377 when completing your application for this role.

Interested?

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

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

Do you want to play a key role in strengthening operational effectiveness within a respected international organisation?

We are recruiting an experienced Operations & Business Services Manager to provide strategic oversight across operational services, contracts, partnerships, governance and business support functions.

This is a varied and influential role that sits at the heart of the organisation, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring robust systems, processes and controls are in place to support organisational objectives and strengthen organisational resilience.

Working closely with senior leaders, global teams and external partners, you will drive continuous improvement, support effective decision-making and help ensure operational services continue to meet the needs of staff and stakeholders in a rapidly changing environment.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, leading on key operational priorities whilst identifying opportunities to strengthen organisational effectiveness, mitigate risk and improve ways of working across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Operations and Organisational Effectiveness

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of operational systems, policies, processes and tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Support organisational planning, budget management and performance monitoring.
• Use operational insights, business intelligence and performance data to support decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic organisational priorities.

Contracts, Partnerships and Supplier Management

• Lead on organisational contract management and oversight.
• Support donor, partner and supplier contracting processes.
• Manage partnership due diligence requirements and ensure compliance with organisational policies.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships and oversee service performance.
• Support procurement activity, contract renewals and supplier reviews.

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

• Support the development, implementation and review of organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain operational risk registers and support effective risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with organisational, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee insurance renewals, claims administration and broker relationships.
• Support business continuity planning and organisational resilience initiatives.
• Ensure organisational records, documentation and knowledge management systems remain accurate and up to date.

Systems and Business Support Services

• Oversee key business support services and operational systems.
• Manage and support a small team, including oversight of the organisation's IT provision.
• Ensure systems, software and operational services remain fit for purpose and support organisational needs.
• Work collaboratively across teams to improve processes, service delivery and user experience.
• Support the implementation of operational improvements and organisational change initiatives.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead, motivate and develop a small team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with teams, partners and senior leaders across the organisation's global network.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and accountability.

About You

We're looking for an experienced operational leader who can bring both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery experience.

You will ideally bring:

• Significant experience within operations, business services, corporate services or organisational development.
• Strong contract management and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience managing partnerships, suppliers and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, policy development and risk management.
• Experience driving process improvement and organisational change.
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to build credibility and influence at senior stakeholder level.
• Experience within the charity, NGO, international development or wider not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation and play a key role in shaping how operational services are delivered. The role offers the opportunity to influence organisational effectiveness, support strategic decision-making and lead meaningful improvements that strengthen services for colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

Please apply today with your tailored CV if you feel that you meet the key requirements of this role. If your CV reflects this experience, then a member of the TPP Recruitment team will be in touch to share further details. We will otherwise let you know if you are not short-listed within 3 working days, but due to the volume of applications we receive, we unfortunately can't provide tailored feedback on each application.

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

Are you a fully qualified or part-qualified accountant with excellent analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail? Are you looking for an exciting and highly rewarding new opportunity? If so, join Shelter as our Finance Analyst and you could soon be providing quality support to our high-performing Financial Planning and Analysis Team.

About the role
Key responsibilities and outcomes of the role are:

• Ensuring that management receive accurate reliable and timely information to enable decision making.
• Improved financial insight and analysis provided to organisational budget holders, which enables effective financial decision making and management of business performance by budget holders.
• Through training, education and ad hoc support, budget holders are empowered to engage effectively with financial planning (e.g. budgeting and forecasting).
• Supporting effective review of bids for and management of externally funded projects.
  

Role specifics

The role involves reviewing and analysing monthly financial data, budgets, and forecasts to identify trends, variances, and key issues, and liaising with the wider Finance team and budget holders to ensure appropriate action is taken. You will support and educate budget holders, acting as their first point of contact for financial planning queries and contributing to training where needed. The postholder will help develop clear, insightful financial reports using Unit 4 FP&A software, incorporating user feedback and improving reporting on restricted funding. Responsibilities also include posting journals, managing financial reporting for the key funder's projects, supporting budget and forecast cycles, reviewing business cases from fundraising teams, and providing financial input on bids and project proposals. Regular engagement with budget holders is essential to drive effective management of restricted funds and support evidence-based fundraising decisions.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Our Finance Department works as a team of experts to safeguard resources and support decision making across Shelter. We strive to ensure Shelter is financially sustainable in order to achieve our vision of a home for everyone. This role sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis team. We support the charity through financial reporting, analysis, and expert advice, and enable collaboration to support managers and leadership in making effective business decisions.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Role Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Senior Marketing Manager role. This position involves leading strategic, multi-channel marketing initiatives to maximise supporter engagement and long-term value, supporting the organisation’s Legacy and Mid-Value programmes through innovative and audience-focused approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a team responsible for delivering legacy and mid-value supporter programmes.
• Develop, implement, and optimise integrated marketing plans across channels, including digital, direct mail, email, and media, to meet ambitious targets for supporter acquisition, retention, and income.
• Oversee supporter journeys and stewardship strategies to deepen long-term relationships and increase lifetime supporter value.
• Analyse audience insights and campaign data to inform strategic decisions, optimise activity, and improve programme performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maximise opportunities for supporter engagement and fundraising success.
• Lead the development of compelling content and creative that resonates with diverse supporter audiences.
• Manage programme budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring activities deliver strong return on investment.
• Coach and motivate a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor programme performance, using insights and testing to refine strategies and ensure objectives are met.
• Maintain compliance with industry best practice, legal standards, and regulatory guidelines in all marketing activities.
• Manage high-profile campaigns, proactively addressing risks, challenges, and deadlines.

Person Specification

• Proven experience leading large-scale acquisition and supporter engagement programmes within the charity or international development sectors.
• Demonstrable success in managing and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Extensive understanding of multi-channel marketing, including digital, mail, and telemarketing, with the ability to develop integrated, audience-led supporter journeys.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex data to inform strategic decisions.
• Ability to prioritise effectively, balancing multiple projects and deadlines to deliver impactful results.
• Skilled in developing engaging content and creative across varied channels to inspire action.
• Experience managing significant marketing budgets with clear focus on measurable outcomes and return on investment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills, capable of working across teams and with external partners.
• Innovative, adaptable, and committed to upholding best practices in supporter stewardship and ethical fundraising.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £50,100-£55,400
Contract until December 2026
Hybrid working - 1 day a week in Central London

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are excited to be recruiting into our Wellbeing Coaches team for a young person’s Mental Health Coach. Our Mental Health coaches work 1:1 with young people to build resilience and develop coping strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing, offering a trauma-informed combination of practical and emotional support.

We believe each young person is unique, and benefits from a tailored approach to support - so you might spend a session exploring emotion language with one young person and then accompany another one to a GP appointment. You’ll also have opportunities to share your expertise with our colleagues by delivering training and coaching sessions for those working in our housing and support services. 

This is a permanent role. We are seeking either qualified* mental health workers and/or applicants with significant and relevant experience of supporting people with mental health needs. If applying for the qualified role, please provide details of your qualification and confirm the name and contact details for the professional body/bodies you are currently registered with. 

*Relevant qualification in mental health at level 5 or above, alongside significant and relevant post qualification training and experience. E.g. Mental Health Nursing Registration, Occupational Therapist or registered therapist (with post qualification experience of working and training in a CAMHS/mental health setting); Social Work qualification with approved SW status. 

Please find full details of how to apply via our website in the advert below. The deadline for application submissions is 23:59, 08 September 2026.

We aim to build a more diverse workforce that reflects the young people we support, including those from migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking communities. We therefore warmly encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented at 1625, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, Muslim and male candidates, and anyone with relevant lived experience.. 

If you need an adjustment to be made to any part of the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible. 

Who are we?
We are a leading youth homelessness charity based in the Southwest, working with over 1,500 young people. At 1625 we are driven by Social Justice and Passion: we strive to do something that matters and take pride in seeing the results of our work in social outcomes and improving young people’s lives.

How we work
At 1625 our work is rooted in Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP). Our Psychologically Informed Framework shapes how we build relationships, use our spaces, and support young people. This means we prioritise safety, trust, collaboration, and understanding the impact of trauma in every interaction. You don’t need prior experience in PIE or TIP to apply - we’ll support you to learn and develop these approaches in the role. 
What you will be doing:

• Co-creating tailored 1:1 support for a caseload of young people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Upskilling colleagues to respond effectively to young people’s mental health needs.
• Collecting data on needs, to inform service design and future funding opportunities.
• Designing group and drop-in sessions for our high support accommodation services to raise awareness of positive mental health.

You will be in the Transitions & Resilience Team, and your line manager will be our Transitions & Resilience Service Manager.

Our Competency Development Framework sits at the heart of how we work at 1625. It links our values with the behaviours we expect to see in everyday practice and supports colleagues to learn, reflect and develop. It also means our recruitment is grounded in behaviours, not just experience, so applications, interviews and job profiles all focus on how we work, not only what we do. 

If you have transferrable skills and you are interested in this role, but you are worried about the application process, please get in touch with us. We encourage you to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager to discuss how your personal or professional experience and skills could be transferred to this role. Details of how you can do that are further down in this advert.

Contract details 

• Hours per week: 18.75 (this represents 0.5 FTE)
• Contract type: Fixed-term until 11 June 2027
• Pay: £33,143 - £35,412 (qualified) or £30,024 - £31,537 (unqualified) (pro rata based on 0.5FTE) NOTE: This is the current salary and does not include the NJC pay award that is currently pending. Presently, the Government / National Employers have made a pay offer of a 3.3% pay increase. Once an agreement is reached, the relevant % uplift will be backdated to the employment start date.
• The location: Central Bristol, with daily travel across Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Important dates

• Application deadline closes: 23:59, Tuesday 08 September 2026.
• If you have not heard from us by the end of the day on Monday 14 September 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• Interviews are on Monday 21 September 2026. 

Application information
Ready to see yourself in this rewarding role? We can’t wait to hear from you.

• To access the Job Pack and submit an application, please visit our website.
• You will be asked to answer 4 questions at the top of the Word application form. These are required to ensure your application can be shortlisted.
• Please note the online e-application form cannot be saved so we recommend you prepare your Word application form before you start filling in the e-form.
• Please get in touch with us if a hard copy of the application form would be preferred. We will organise a time for you to collect it from and return it to our main office in Old Market. An online application will then be created for you. 

Contact us

• Please see our website for more information.

A few benefits at 1625:
In return for your dedication, we offer:

• Regular clinical supervision
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus all Bank Holidays.
• Employee Health Cash Plan with HSF.
• A supportive and approachable team with an emphasis on colleague wellbeing.
• “Colleagues are valued and supported, people like working at 1625ip and you can tell that by the culture and atmosphere in the offices.”, Colleague Wellbeing Survey 2025.
• “I feel genuinely so proud to and really feel that the values and motivation behind the work we do aligns with who I am and who I want to be.” See what other colleagues have said about their career development with us, on the vacancy page of our website.
• 1625ip is a Disability Confident Employer.

Equitable opportunities for everyone
We believe those with a criminal record should have an equal chance to become employees or volunteers and encourage applications. 

As an organisation who safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, any job offer will depend on a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Successful candidates will need to provide our organisation with sufficient documentation to prove ID. We comply fully with the DBS code of practice and undertake to treat all applications for positions fairly. For successful candidates with a criminal record, a risk assessment process will take place with the recruiting manager.

We also pride ourselves on being an equitable opportunities employer for everyone regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion and beliefs, sex and sexual orientation. We have committed to being a Disability Confident Employer, and have made the Menopause Workplace, Mental Health at Work, and Bristol Equality Charter pledges.

Please see our Policies section on the website, for further information.

Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office. 

Salary: £58,300 per annum 

Hours:35 hours per week 

Interview date: as we are receiving applications and will be over video on Teams in the first instance

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to help us ensure the finance function is fit for purpose so that we can deliver our ambitious 10-year strategy.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & IT, this is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the day–to–day management of the finance function, responsible for monthly financial reporting including quarterly reforecasts and co ordinating the annual budget as well as partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.You will also lead on the annual accounts and external audit. 

Managing a team of 3 (2.2 FTE), you will ensure the organisation continues to deliver robust financial control, insightful charity reporting and effective support to operational teams.  

Experience required 

You’ll be/have: 

• CCAB qualified financial professional (or finalist) 
• Experience working for a charity in a senior finance role with fundraised income of £1m or more 
• Strong business partnering skills and experience working closely with senior operational leaders. 
• Strong financial reporting, controls and systems confidence 
• Ability to work both strategically and hands–on 
• Familiar with the charity SORP 
• Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams 
• Excellent accounting, analytical, and communication skills allied with a pragmatic and solution focused approach. 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 
• Season ticket and cycle loan 
• Pension scheme 
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Fundraising Events & Community Manager
Salary:£40,000 pro rata
Contract:6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours:35 hours per week
Location:Flexible UK remote/hybrid working, with occasional travel to our Highgate office and events

Help shape the future of community fundraising at Ataxia UK.

Ataxia UK is the leading charity supporting people affected by ataxia, a group of rare neurological conditions. We fund life-changing research, provide vital support services and build a strong community for people and families affected by the condition.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Events & Community Manager to join us on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established fundraising programme, manage a dedicated team member and build on the success of a highly engaged supporter community.

The role
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Communications, you will lead the delivery and development of our events and community fundraising programme, helping to maximise supporter engagement and income growth.

You will:

• Lead and develop Ataxia UK's community and events fundraising activities
• Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups and fundraising participants
• Deliver outstanding supporter stewardship and supporter experience
• Identify opportunities to grow income and increase engagement
• Monitor performance against agreed targets and objectives
• Manage and develop the Events & Community Fundraising Officer through coaching, mentoring and support
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, communications, finance, research and support services

About you
We're looking for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships and motivating supporters to achieve their fundraising goals.
You will bring:

• Significant experience in community fundraising, events fundraising or supporter-led fundraising
• Strong relationship management and stewardship skills
• Experience of line management, coaching or mentoring
• Experience of delivering fundraising activity against income targets
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Confidence using fundraising databases and reporting on performance
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment

Why join Ataxia UK?

This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a well-established programme with the freedom to make your mark. You'll be joining a collaborative, friendly and highly committed team where ideas are welcomed and success is shared.

We offer flexible ways of working and are open to applications from candidates across the UK. Whether you're looking for your next interim challenge or a fixed-term opportunity with immediate impact, you'll find a supportive environment and the chance to contribute to a charity that is making a real difference.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave pro rata, increasing with service
• Additional birthday leave
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Flexible working
• Time off in lieu for approved evening and weekend work

If you're passionate about community fundraising and want to help a growing charity continue its success while supporting people affected by ataxia, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Main responsibilities include (but not limited to):

- Oversee the property portfolio of church buildings and manses

- Undertake transactions related to the properties as required

- Advise local church premises management teams on their responsibilities for the buildings in their care and Trust on major repair works required to church buildings

We are looking for someone who:

- Is educated to degree level and/or holds relevant professional qualifications

- Understands the legal requirements involved in property transactions

- Has experience of the charity sector

- Has empathy with the Church

- Has experience of managing a portfolio of properties

The Events and Marketing Officer will play a crucial supporting role in promoting the work of the Sutton Trust – including its research, policy priorities, programmes, and alumni stories – to external audiences through our events and marketing. This is a newly created role, introduced to expand our capacity and significantly grow our roster of external events in the Trust's 30th anniversary year.

The postholder will work alongside the Marketing and Events Manager to create, coordinate and maintain our event schedule. They will need excellent skills in organisation, project planning and communication to support the delivery of both online and in-person events, many of which will focus around the 30th anniversary in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to create and deliver engaging events to maximise our impact and influence with key stakeholder audiences. The postholder will also support brand and marketing activity across the charity, bringing creativity, an eye for detail and a strong audience focus to all of our branded materials.

Main duties

Event support

• Take a lead on a range of Sutton Trust in-person events and webinars, many of which will focus around research reports and government policy. This includes creating detailed briefings, managing relationships with speakers and stakeholders, working with venues and suppliers and promoting events through channels, including social media, newsletters and email invites to maximise engagement.
• Support with the development of our series of events for the Sutton Trust's 30th anniversary. This may involve events in parliament, part conferences and wider events with universities and corporate partners.
• Maintain an events calendar that can be used across the organisation.
• Manage the recording of event information and engagement on Salesforce.
• Manage digital engagement, uploading of events to the Sutton Trust YouTube channel and maximising viewership through promoting them to our audiences.
• Create detailed event evaluation reports for internal stakeholders and funders.

Marketing

• Advise and support colleagues across the organisation with marketing activity including use of Sutton Trust brand guidelines, Campaign Monitor and Canva.
• Work with the Marketing and Events Manager to further strengthen the Sutton Trust brand, including the updated tone of voice and messaging and new visual elements.
• Support with the proofing and production of cross-Trust marketing materials, including items for Programmes and Development teams.
• Support with the management and development of Sutton Trust email communications through Campaign Monitor.

Other

• Regularly update Communications and Research stakeholder lists as needed.
• Work with colleagues to maintain communications and content planning grids.
• Track and assess event engagement across different marketing platforms, including newsletters and social media.
• Write copy as required.
• Keep up to date with events in the sector.
• Feed into the wider work of the Research and Communications team.
• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Experience in event delivery, including in-person, online and hybrid events (even if in a voluntary role)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of different audiences and stakeholders
• A strong understanding of event management, including an awareness of the importance of briefing documents, relationship management, supplier management, event promotion and event logistics
• An understanding of the importance of branding and brand development
• An eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
• An understanding of how to use Canva and email platforms (such as Campaign Monitor) to support with marketing activity (desirable)

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
• Has first-class interpersonal skills
• Is able to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
• Is eligible to work in the UK

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, fixed-term 18-month contract
• Salary: £33,700 - £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events/meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies
• A DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 23:59 on Sunday 6th September, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday 22nd September, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Thursday 1st October.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Executive Officer to the Secretary of the Conference

Could you help shape the governance and leadership of the Methodist Church?

Do you have the judgement, organisational skills and initiative to support one of the Methodist Church's most senior office holders?

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Officer to support the Secretary of the Conference.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Methodist Church's governance, leadership and decision-making structures.

Working closely with the Secretary of the Conference and colleagues across the Conference Office, you will provide executive, governance and project support, helping to ensure the effective delivery of key priorities and the smooth operation of major governance processes.

The role combines executive support, committee and governance administration, research and briefing, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. It offers the opportunity to work with senior leaders, office holders and colleagues from around the Methodist Connexion and beyond.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Secretary of the Conference across the entire range of their responsibilities. They will prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations, worship material and other documentation supporting the Secretary.

In this crucial role, the Executive Officer will read committee and meeting papers and flag items requiring the Secretary's attention/awareness, ensuring appropriate briefings are received and that the Secretary is alerted to key issues. 

The post holder will also lead on the preparation for regular meetings on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference including the Connexional Leaders’ Forum and the Nominations Committee.  The successful applicant will also liaise with the wider Methodist family of charities and organisations to enable regular engagement and updates for the Secretary. 

The successful applicant will also undertake and develop special projects, or plan or commission research on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference.

Please note that applications from Methodist Ministers (Presbyters and Deacons) cannot be considered for this role.

About You

We are seeing an individual committed to making a positive contribution to the work of the Conference Office by providing executive support to the Secretary.

To be successful in this role you will be confident navigating complex organisations, managing competing priorities and exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.

You will bring strong executive support, governance or project coordination experience, alongside excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will be equally comfortable preparing high-quality briefings and reports, coordinating key meetings and governance processes, and building effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and partners.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability effectively to support a senior manager or senior office holder and be experienced in researching information and producing briefings and reports.

You can prioritise, work unsupervised and demonstrate imitative.  You can assimilate new information quickly and keep abreast of rapidly changing situations and work themes. 

You will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with a meticulous eye for detail, and strong proficiency in written and spoken English.

You have strong interpersonal skills and can work with colleagues as an effective member of a team and work alongside and guide volunteers. 

Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes including some evening, weekends and overnight stays is essential for this role. 

If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

• Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
• Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)
• Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.
• A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. 

Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 14 September 2026 in London

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Senior Legacy Acquisition Officer.
This is an exciting new role created as part of a significant investment in legacy fundraising. You will play a key role in delivering a new, integrated legacy acquisition campaign designed to grow the number of supporters considering leaving a gift in their Will, while also increasing broader consideration of giving.

As a Senior Legacy Acquisition Officer, you will lead the delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of a new integrated legacy acquisition campaign.
You will manage activity end to end, from initial briefing and campaign launch through to testing, optimisation and evaluation, working closely with internal teams and external agencies.

Key responsibilities will include:
• Delivering an integrated legacy acquisition campaign across TV, digital, radio, print and other channels.
• Managing campaigns from briefing and launch through to ongoing review, testing and optimisation.
• Developing and delivering annual test plans to improve campaign performance.
• Managing campaign budgets, timelines and quality standards.
• Growing the number of quality legacy hand raisers year-on-year and meeting agreed acquisition and cost-per-hand-raiser targets.
• Supporting increased consideration of leaving a gift in a Will and broader consideration of giving.
• Ensuring legacy acquisition activity integrates effectively with wider brand, fundraising and supporter engagement activity.
• Developing an excellent supporter and enquirer journey, ensuring a supporter first approach throughout.
• Producing regular performance updates and quarterly impact reports for senior leadership.
• Working collaboratively with legacy, stewardship, supporter engagement, brand and supporter care colleagues.
• Ensuring legacy messaging and supporter journeys align with wider brand positioning and fundraising propositions.

You will have:
• Proven experience delivering integrated fundraising or marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including TV.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing campaigns end-to-end.
• A good understanding of fundraising and acquisition principles, including KPIs, testing and optimisation.
• Experience working with external agencies, such as creative, media and/or telemarketing suppliers.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with confidence managing campaign activity and data.
• Experience using data and insight to monitor performance, identify opportunities and improve results.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to brief agencies and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Experience developing compelling, audience-led creative or campaign communications.
• Experience developing and implementing campaign test plans and working against clear hypotheses.
• Confidence producing campaign reports and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• An understanding of the importance of tone, trust and supporter experience within legacy fundraising.
• A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to turn strategy into well-run, effective campaigns.
Experience of legacy fundraising, gifts in Wills or long-term supporter engagement would be advantageous, as would experience developing telemarketing scripts, FAQs and supporter materials, and using brand or consideration tracking to measure attitudinal change.

Salary & Benefits
• Salary: £41,500 per annum
• Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time, 35 hrs a week
• Location: London, hybrid working, one day a week in the office

Recruitment process: Cv to [email protected]

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.