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The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) is a registered charity that brings together the UK’s leading health organisations, representing more than one million health professionals, to advocate for responses to climate change that protect and promote health. Through coordinated, collective action, the Alliance communicates the relationship between health and climate change to government, the public and other health professionals.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and professional Director with excellent policy, project management, and interpersonal skills, experience in strategic communications and change. The right candidate ideally also has experience in advocacy, and a track record of building consensus and leading campaigns. .
The Director will be responsible for the Alliance’s overall strategy, oversight of the communications, policy and public affairs programmes, projects, and engagement with Alliance members and key external stakeholders. They will work closely with the Chair and trustees and develop good working relationships with senior leaders and public affairs and communications teams from the membership organisations that make up the Alliance. As the sole employee, the Director needs the professional capacity to coordinate strategic and operational delivery across all areas of the charity and ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships. They will develop and lead a strategic focus to increase income generation and build a small team of staff to enable the organisation to continue to grow.
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We are delighted to be supporting a prestigious London-based university in their search for a Executive Assistant to join the Dean’s Office on a temporary basis. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Central London 3-4 days per week, running up for 2-months in the first instance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA who thrives in a fast-paced academic environment and enjoys providing high-level support to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Dean’s Office, including managing phones, ordering supplies, and reporting maintenance issues.
- Coordinating meeting logistics such as room bookings, catering, AV support, and ensuring meeting spaces are set up appropriately.
- Assisting with diary and meeting management for the Dean and COO, including developing an understanding of their preferences and priorities.
- Collaborating with departments across the school to ensure consistent service delivery and effective cross-functional working.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Proven experience in a senior-level executive assistant or C-Suite support role.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive, professional approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and maintaining discretion.
If you’re a detail-oriented EA with a collaborative mindset and a passion for supporting senior leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.
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The Business & Human Rights Centre, an international non-profit human rights organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Lead to support line managers on day-to-day people issues, recruitment and employee relations, making sure that people policies are compliant with national laws and regulations.
- Location: UK - majority work from home (with occasional attendance in London)
- Full or Part Time: Flexible full time or part time, with a minimum of 3 days per week (21 hours/week)
- Fee: GBP 48,500-53,500 (the range is based on a full-time schedule; if part time, it will be prorated accordingly)
- Contract type: 1 year contract
- Closing date: 29 March 2026
- To Apply: Complete and return our application form via our jobs portal. Kindly note that the application form is required; we will not accept CVs.
Responsibilities
Reward
- Co-ordinate the preparation, renewal and filing of contracts. Monitor and manage risks related to employment terms and conditions.
- Assist in addressing issues involving benefits, leave, taxation, social security and immigration/domestic legislation requirements.
- Provide HR
support to the Resource Centre's four registered locations (UK - headquarters, Germany, USA, and Colombia), and the other locations where we have consultants.
- Coordinate onboarding and exit processes for employees and consultants, including exit interviews, equipment and file handovers, and turnover of organisational assets.
Employee Relations
- Advise and work with line managers to manage employee relations in line with current legislation and best practice.
- Co-develop resolution strategies to address concerns and grievances raised by the global team.
Human Resource Policy and Systems
- Work with the COO to continuously review, improve and update HR policies and systems in line with our values and legislation.
- Ensure best practise in HR systems, databases and processes are maintained and monitored across the organisation.
- Manage aspects of GDPR compliance relating to employees and consultants.
Nurture Teams and Talent
- With the COO, lead the development of employee engagement and retention strategies.
- Assess learning needs across the organisation and collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement learning solutions and professional development for individuals and teams.
- Support the performance management and review processes and work with line managers on the performance development plans of team members.
Recruitment
- Work with the recruiting manager to coordinate the employee and consultant recruitment process, including setting terms & conditions.
- Organise job listings and interviews and support managers to provide a robust induction programme for appointees.
Risk Management
- Proactively identify risks within our HR policies and systems and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Qualifications & skills
- Commitment to our values and mission - essential
- An HR professional with 5+ years of experience. - essential
- Strong and up to date knowledge of UK employment law, employee related health and safety regulations and employee/consultant related GDPR
legislation - essential
- Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent planning, co-ordination and prioritisation skills - essential
- Proven experience in developing and implementing human resource strategies and practices including recruitment, reward, contract administration, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, well-being, safeguarding and conflict management -essential
- A collaborative and flexible approach, with outstanding interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. The ability to work effectively across cultures. - essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English. - essential
- Working towards a CIPD qualification/membership or equivilent – desirable
- Preference for up-to-date and sound knowledge of EU and USA employment-related laws and health and safety regulations an advantage – desirable
- Experience of supporting colleagues to develop a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration for remote teams around the world. -desirable
- Experience with human resources information systems and with basic tools for online & remote work such as Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, and Teams. – desirable
- Experience of diagnosing issues and designing and implementing organisation development solutions for a growing organisation – desirable
- Knowledge of another language, especially Spanish, French or German - desirable
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THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE
Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better. Please find more information about us on our website.
BACKGROUND
The Alan Turing Institute launched its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy in September 2021. This strategy provides a framework and action plan to direct the Turing’s work in the area of EDI and follows on the progress made by our EDI Working Groups.
We are seeking a Widening Access and Outreach Manager. The role holder will join the Culture and Learning Team within the People Directorate and will report into the EDI Strategic Lead. The role will involve working closely with our Defence and Security programme and partners.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Widening Access and Outreach Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering a widening participation careers project within defence and security. The project targets activities for children, young people and undergraduates including summer schools, internships and school and university presentations. The project aims to increase awareness, understanding and connection to defence and security data science careers from groups previously underrepresented in these roles. The project will involve working closely with the Turing’s Defence and Security Partners and other organisations to deliver a range of activities aimed at increasing the diversity of those taking up data science careers in the defence and security field. This role will have line management responsibilities as well as supervise the facilitators working on the project.
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Manage the delivery of the Defence and Security Data Science Careers projects. This includes summer schools and career talks in locations across the UK and an undergraduate careers programme.
- Prioritizing safeguarding and health and safety at all stages of development and delivery.
- Scope and shape additional opportunities for engagement aligning work strategically to the goals of The Institute.
- Manage multiple stakeholders, including the Turing’s Defence and Security Partners and youth delivery partner(s) to ensure stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, pastoral and safeguarding support of participants. This will include under 18s and undergraduates.
- Drive curriculum development incorporating Human-Centred Design (UCD/HCD) to ensure programs are relevant, engaging, and audience appropriate.
- Lead the end-to-end curriculum design and content creation process, including quality assurance and iterative review. This involves collaboratively engaging internal peer experts (e.g., from Defence and Security) and managing project volunteers to translate complex scientific research into vibrant, age-appropriate project topics and educational materials for school-age learners.
- Lead the development and execution of an audience-informed project communications strategy. This includes direct collaboration with the Communications team to create and deploy effective advertising and engagement materials.
Due to the nature of this role, key delivery periods take place during school holidays (including the summer period). During these times, some unsocial hours may be required and annual leave may be restricted. Time off in lieu will be provided in line with company policy. The role will also require occasional travel across the UK. Further details will be discussed at interview.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Qualification or equivalent experience in project management and delivery
- Degree or qualification related to working with young people, e.g. PGCE, Youth Work, Social Work
- Experience of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Experience of leading and direct delivery of programmes working with under 18s, young people and undergraduates. Such as in an educational setting or otherwise
- Comprehensive knowledge and applied experience leading statutory Safeguarding responsibilities for young people, demonstrating a thorough grasp of multi-agency procedures, relevant legislation, and practical implementation
- Strong practical project management skills, specifically in timeline development and tracking using industry-standard tools like Gantt charts
- Experience in the design and facilitation of engaging learning programs and professional development sessions specifically for under 18’s, young people and undergraduate students
- Experience in developing and facilitating high-impact training informed by data-driven skills gap analysis across multiple organizational levels.
Please see our jobs portal for a full breakdown of the Job Description.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2027. The annual salary is £54,612-£58,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to hold British citizenship and be willing to undergo security/background checks in line with the Partner’s requirements.
The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.
This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our jobs portal and click on the job advert to find out how we can assist you.
Our purpose is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research to change the world for the better.



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Creative Payroll Solutions (CPS) the trading arm of Community Action Sutton is in an exciting new phase and we’re looking for a Client Payroll Specialist.
The Client Payroll Specialist will play a key role in supporting the delivery of an accurate, timely, and customer-focused payroll service for our payroll bureau. Reporting to the Payroll Officer, this role provides hands-on payroll administration, ensures data accuracy and works closely with colleagues, Finance and all our clients who have outsourced their payroll to maintain excellent payroll standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring accurate and timely salary payments
- Maintaining compliance with tax law and relevant regulations
- Managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines
- Providing an excellent customer-focused service to clients
- Resolving payroll queries effectively and at first point of contact where possible
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and payroll processes
About You
We are looking for someone who brings strong payroll knowledge alongside a proactive and collaborative approach.
You will have:
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, legislation and procedures
- Experience using payroll systems, ideally Sage Payroll
- Knowledge of HMRC guidance and pension legislation
- Experience of payroll system setup or implementation
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work effectively under pressure
Community Action Sutton is committed to inclusion as one of our core values, and we will make sure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. We offer flexible working options.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback at the shortlisting stage.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Community Action Sutton, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 25th March 2026
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the job description/person specification, Application form and guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Manager to join the Team, in this key leadership role at the heart of the organisation.
Due to the nature of the role this post is only open to women: The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
Position: Business Manager
Salary: £36,000 per annum pro rata
Location: Sheffield/hybrid
Hours: 30–37.5 hours per week (to be agreed)
Closing Date: Monday 23rd March at 5pm
About the Role
The team care deeply about providing good, safe, specialist services to the community and to clients by providing inclusive, equitable support to all survivors of sexual violence in Sheffield.
You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to keep things running day to day and to strengthen the infrastructure that make this life-changing work possible. You’ll lead across areas like finance, HR, governance, quality, facilities/IT, risk and data protection, and provide empowering and supportive line management to the Business Team and Counselling Team.
You’ll also deputise for the CEO on occasion, helping to provide steady leadership and continuity across the organisation.
About You
We’re looking for a woman who is proactive, organised and resourceful. Someone who can bring calm, clarity and momentum, identify and prioritise what needs doing, and help people do their best work in a supportive, values-led culture.
Occupational requirement: This post is only open to women (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1). Enhanced DBS required. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
About the Organisation
The organisation provides critical support for survivors of sexual violence across Sheffield. Services include counselling, wellbeing programmes, and criminal justice support. As part of the team, you’ll join a forward-thinking, inclusive charity dedicated to empowering survivors and improving their lives.
A satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure will be required by the post holder. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are not entitled to withhold information and must declare all convictions, including spent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to any application or positions to which the Order applies.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Operations Manager, Charity Manager, HR and Compliance Manager, Programme Manager, or Non-Profit Business Lead. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Policy Manager x2
£45,864 per annum plus excellent benefits
London (Hybrid – minimum 40% office-based in Central London)
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed-term (9–12 months maternity cover)
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking two experienced Policy Managers to join our Health Policy team to provide maternity cover. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping national child health policy and influencing decision-makers across England and the wider UK.
Reporting to the Head of Health Policy, you will work with College Officers, policy committees, experts and external stakeholders to identify, analyse and deliver a wide range of child health policy projects and activities. You will lead policy development using research, evidence and horizon scanning to inform outputs and support the College’s influencing work.
These are high-visibility roles covering priority areas including prevention, child health inequalities, child protection and children’s rights. You will be recognised as a subject expert in your policy area(s) and will work collaboratively across the organisation and externally to maximise impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of evidence-based policy to influence the child health agenda in England, working with devolved nations colleagues on UK-wide issues
- Horizon scanning and monitoring emerging developments in child health policy to inform strategy and planning
- Producing consultation responses, briefings, analysis and policy reports
- Delivering policy projects using strong project management, matrix working and time-bound working groups
- Building and managing relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, charities, professional bodies and the health sector
- Representing the College externally at meetings, events, conferences and policy forums
- Supporting policy committees and College Officers through expert advice, briefings and coordination of workplans
- Managing and developing a direct report (Health Policy Assistant / Projects Officer)
Essential skills and experience include:
- Relevant professional experience or graduate-level qualification in policy or a related field
- Extensive experience in policy development and influencing, with recent policy outputs
- Strong experience analysing research, evidence, data and health service information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to varied audiences
- Proven stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including risk and resource management
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across a dispersed team
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 22 March 2026
Candidates are reminded that the shortlisting process is based on the evidence provided on the application form of the skills demonstrated above. For any questions, queries or support please contact via our website.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser
Location: London, (2 days per week in the office)
Hours: Full time/Part time
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Reporting to: Trusts & Foundations Manager
Term: permanent
Aquilas is delighted to be partnering with a national children's charity to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join their growing team.
About the role:
In this pivotal role, you’ll secure vital funding from charitable trusts and foundations, building strong relationships and crafting compelling cases for support.
You’ll lead on high-value applications, identify new funding opportunities, and play a key role in shaping our income growth. Working with a passionate, mission-led team, you’ll see the direct impact of your work every day. If you’re persuasive, and inspired by making a lasting difference for children, we’d love you to join us.
Main duties:
This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Trusts & Foundations fundraiser who is ready to deepen their experience, work with high-value funders, and play a meaningful role in delivering life-changing impact.
As part of our Trusts & Foundations team, you will work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager and Trusts & foundations Officer to help deliver an annual income target of £700k–£750k. You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of trust and foundation relationships, building on warm funders while also researching and developing new prospects giving at the four- to six-figure level.
This role offers hands-on experience across the full trusts fundraising cycle — from research and relationship-building to bid writing, reporting and stewardship with strong support and clear opportunities to grow.
Experience:
- Have experience in trusts and foundations fundraising or grant fundraising
- Enjoys writing persuasive, well-evidenced funding applications
- Is confident managing relationships with external funders
- Is organised, curious, and motivated by impact
- Is ready to step up, develop their skills, and grow within a supportive team
Why join us?
- You’ll work on meaningful, high-impact funding that directly supports children and families
- You’ll be supported by an experienced manager and a collaborative fundraising team
- You’ll gain exposure to high-value trust fundraising and relationship management
- You’ll have room to grow, learn, and progress as your experience develops
- You’ll be part of an organisation that values flexibility, learning, and kindness at work.
To Apply:
To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:
Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas
Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.
Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:
- A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year Masters degree or a four-year PhD.
- All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
- Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
- Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
- Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.
In the three years since Martingale launched, we are now supporting over 100 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our ten partner universities and have committed over £7.7m in Scholarships. We are continuing to expand our offer, bringing on new partners each year.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Head of Programmes to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping our fast-growing Martingale Scholarship Programme.
As Head of Programmes, you will join our senior management team, overseeing the growing programmes team. Working closely with the CEO, you will oversee all aspects of Martingale’s Scholarship Programme from application to alumni, ensuring that the programme maintains a strong reputation for being both supportive and prestigious.
You will set the strategic direction of Martingale’s Scholarship Programme, working closely with the CEO on a day-to-day basis to ensure that as we expand across STEM the programme remains of a high quality and meeting Martingale’s mission. You will ensure that Martingale’s programmes are impactful, data informed and meet the needs of the scholars we are supporting. You will also be responsible for managing relationships with various external stakeholders including universities, funders and evaluation partners.
We are looking for a strong strategic leader with extensive programme experience including line management, partnership management and external relations. You will bring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale’s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.
Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Head of Programmes will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.
About Purposeful Ventures
Our vision is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential.
Purposeful Ventures offers philanthropists and funders bespoke advice, using an evidence-based approach to help them to identify high-impact opportunities to fund. We then partner with visionary individuals and mission-driven organisations with strong theories of change. We help them turn great ideas into sustainable and successful ventures by offering fully individualised and very hands-on support, access to funding and a ‘high-challenge, high-support’ home. We do the minimum necessary and whatever it takes to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership of the Scholarship Programme
- Provide strategic oversight of the end-to-end Martingale Scholarship lifecycle, from selection and admissions through to scholar progression and alumni outcomes.
- Develop and deliver a multi-year operational strategy for Martingale’s Development Programme (MDP), ensuring scalability, academic excellence, and alignment with organisational growth plans.
- Continuously refine the scholar journey to ensure it is sector-leading, prestigious, and tailored to the needs of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Build deep expertise in postgraduate education, research culture, and enabling access to inform programme evolution and innovation.
Admissions & Selection Strategy
- Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of a rigorous, fair, and high-quality admissions and assessment process across subject areas.
- Oversee shortlisting, interview frameworks, assessment centres, and final scholarship recommendations to the Selection Committee.
- Ensure alignment between Martingale’s selection processes and university partner requirements.
- Maintain oversight of scholar allocation, including place management, deferrals, intermissions, withdrawals, and reallocations.
Scholar Experience & Case Management
- Ensure effective advocacy for Scholars including maximising progression and retention across cohorts.
- Oversee complex scholar casework, including deferrals, intermissions, safeguarding concerns, funding queries, disciplinary action and university liaison.
- Ensure consistent, professional, and high-touch support across the scholar lifecycle.
- Strengthen cohort cohesion and long-term alumni engagement.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Martingale, ensuring safeguarding policy implementation and record keeping in line with best practice in relation to vulnerable adults.
- Oversee data protection compliance relating to scholar and applicant data, in partnership with the organisation’s Data Protection Officer.
- Ensure programme delivery complies with charity, funding, and regulatory requirements.
Budget, Contracting & Financial Oversight
- Hold responsibility for programme budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost control, and value for money.
- Oversee scholarship programme financial management, and work with Head of Strategy and Operations on onwards grants including deferrals, funding adjustments, and invoicing.
- Work with the Head of Strategy and Operations on university contracting, scholarship agreements, and financial reconciliation with partners.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and reporting processes across programme operations.
University & Sector Partnerships (Programme-Focused)
- Lead programme-level relationships with university partners, including Heads of Departments, Graduate Tutors, CDT leads, and admissions teams.
- Ensure universities meet partnership commitments and that Scholars are appropriately supported institutionally.
- Contribute to partnership negotiations where programme design or operational delivery is concerned.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen university research culture and scholar support mechanisms.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact
- Lead development and oversight of Martingale’s Theory of Change and evaluation framework, working with our external independent evaluators.
- Develop robust systems to track scholar progression, outcomes, and programme effectiveness.
- Provide high-quality reporting to the CEO, Board, funders, and partners, evidencing impact and continuous improvement.
New Programme Development & Innovation
- Work with the CEO to design new subject expansions, pilots, or initiatives aligned to Martingale’s mission.
- Assess operational, financial, and reputational implications of programme growth.
- Develop business cases, delivery models, and implementation plans for expansion.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Provide senior leadership to the Programmes team, including line management of programme staff.
- Build a high-performing, mission-driven team with clear accountability and ownership.
- Develop succession planning and team capability as Martingale scales.
- Model Martingale’s values of excellence, professionalism, and thoughtful support.
Organisational Leadership
- Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy and governance.
- Represent Martingale externally in academic, sector, and policy contexts where appropriate.
- Support Board and Committee reporting related to programme performance and scholar outcomes.
Key Requirements:
Essential Criteria
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Right to work in the UK
Experience and skills
Essential
- Significant experience leading and delivering high-quality programmes, ideally in higher education, research, scholarships, or a mission-driven organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, with evidence of working effectively with universities, academics, funders, or equivalent partners.
- Proven line management experience, with the ability to develop and lead a high-performing team.
- Experience managing complex operational delivery, including planning, timelines, and coordinating multiple moving parts.
- Strong experience handling sensitive casework and providing professional support to individuals.
- Budget management experience, including planning and overseeing programme delivery costs.
- Excellent written communication skills, including producing clear reports and briefings for senior audiences.
- Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and compliance, with willingness to act as safeguarding lead.
Desirable
- Experience working directly with postgraduate research, PhD programmes, or doctoral training environments.
- Experience designing or overseeing selection and assessment processes (e.g. interviews, admissions, recruitment pipelines).
- Experience managing programme evaluation frameworks, including Theory of Change and external evaluators.
- Familiarity with contracting, invoicing, and operational finance processes.
- Knowledge of UK higher education systems and research culture.
- Experience working in a start-up, scale-up, or fast-growing charity.
Personal Characteristics
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Strong judgement, discretion and professionalism, including ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Creative and innovative: willing to think outside the box to maximise reach.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, detail-oriented, and systematic.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
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Head of Services
LinkAble Woking (Charity)
2 Board School Road, Woking, Knaphill GU21 5HE
£50,000 a year – Permanent, Full‑time
Job details
Pay: £50,000 a year
Job type: Permanent, Full‑time
Shift and schedule: Weekend availability
Location:
2 Board School Road, Woking, Knaphill GU21 5HE
Benefits
(Pulled from the full job description)
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Store discount
- Company pension
- Company events
- On‑site parking
Full job description
About LinkAble
LinkAble is a charity in Woking supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live. Our vision is a world where they and their families are empowered and supported to live life to the full.
About the Role
This is a rewarding senior leadership role at an exciting time for LinkAble.
As Head of Services, you will join the Senior Leadership Team with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance. You will provide both strategic direction and hands‑on operational leadership, role‑modelling best practice and coaching staff across all children’s, young people’s and adult services. You will ensure services are safe, high‑quality, financially sustainable and continuously improving.
We have secured a two-year extension to our Short Breaks contract and expanded our adult services premises, creating strong opportunities for growth and innovation.
While the role oversees all services, you will directly manage children’s services day to day, supported by two Team Leaders. Adult services leadership is supported by the Adult Services Development Manager.
You will be responsible for:
- Strategic and operational leadership across all services
- Direct leadership of children and young people’s services (minimum 2 years’ experience with high‑support‑needs CYP required)
- Oversight of adult services, supported by the Adult Services Development Manager
- Management oversight of 60–80 sessional staff
- Contract management and commissioner relationships, especially with Surrey County Council
- Monitoring performance, outcomes and attendance
- Ensuring Ofsted and CQC compliance and robust safeguarding
- Developing three new income‑generating services (PA service, Post‑16 service, education for children not in school)
- Partnership building, networking and statutory funding
You will play a key role in ensuring LinkAble stays sustainable, responsive and ambitious within a changing external environment.
About You
We are looking for a values‑driven senior leader with:
- Significant management experience in the disability sector (e.g., special school, charity, children’s residential care)
- A credible, respectful and motivating leadership style
- Level 5 Education or Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or autism with moderate to high support needs
- Experience with non-speaking children and/or behaviour that challenges, including de-escalation techniques
- Strong safeguarding, compliance and incident‑management knowledge
- Confidence identifying growth opportunities and diversifying income
- Related sector experience (physical disabilities, ABI or complex needs) also welcomed
You will be a visible, approachable and inspiring leader, able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational presence.
Working Pattern
- Mon, Wed, Thu: 10:00–18:00
- Tue, Fri: 09:00–17:00
Flexibility is required for occasional evenings, weekends, on‑call duty and to work during school holiday playschemes.
We are interviewing as applications are received.
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On‑site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have significant hands-on experience of supporting children with additional needs? If so, please say which organisation and role this relates to on your CV. Candidates who don't evidence this will not be shortlisted.
- Do you have experience of management in education, health or social care services?
- Do you have experience of supporting children or adults with high support needs and challenging behaviours. Please note the organisation and role this relates to on your CV. Candidates that don't evidence this will not be shortlisted for interview.
Work Location: In person
Only UK residents with the right to work in the UK should apply. The job is based in Woking, Surrey and candidates should live close by.
LinkAble supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live.
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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!
Resonance is an artist-led community radio station supporting experimental arts and under-represented voices. We’re looking for a Development Manager to take ownership of fundraising activity and help secure the income that sustains this work.
This is a hands-on role focused on trusts & foundations, donor communications and impact reporting. You’ll develop and manage a pipeline of funding applications, translate creative activity into clear and compelling narratives for funders, and contribute to growing individual giving.
Working within a small team, you’ll be expected to take responsibility for defined areas of fundraising activity, manage your own workflow and see work through to completion. You’ll work independently day-to-day, while collaborating with the CEO on priorities, positioning and key opportunities.
The role will suit someone with experience of developing or contributing to funding applications, strong writing skills, and the ability to interpret artistic or community activity and communicate its value clearly to external audiences.
Resonance broadcasts 24/7 on FM, DAB and online, working with hundreds of volunteer broadcasters and artists each year. As an independent charity, our work is sustained through listener support and grant funding.
This is a 4-day per week role (0.8 FTE), offering a balance of autonomy, flexibility and meaningful work within a distinctive cultural organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Zakat Development Manager (UK Islamic Charity)
Location / Salary / Contract
UK-wide (home-based) | £30,000 - £35,000 | Fixed term (24 months, with a view to permanent) | Travel required across the UK.
The Opportunity
Civitas Charity recruitment is delighted to be working with UK-wide Muslim charity expanding a localised Zakat distribution model nationwide. In this role, you will build and support a network of Community Zakat Partners, primarily masjids and faith-based community centres/groups, ensuring each partnership is values-led, compliant and effective.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, engage and support prospective Community Zakat Partners, with a focus on masjids and faith-based community organisations.
Lead partner onboarding, agreements and due diligence, working closely with Quality Assurance and Finance colleagues.
Act as the primary point of contact for partners, providing guidance, problem-solving support and clear, timely communication.
Maintain oversight of partnership performance, compliance and risk, coordinating reviews, monitoring and any required audits.
Oversee partner reporting to capture outcomes, data and case studies, contributing to internal learning and impact reporting.
Line manage the Community Zakat Grants Officer, setting objectives and supporting development across the network.
The Candidate
Minimum three years’ experience in partnership or stakeholder management, ideally within the charity, community or public sector.
Proven ability to manage agreements and deliver against objectives, with strong governance, compliance and reporting discipline.
Excellent relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills; confident engaging senior volunteers and faith leaders.
Experience supervising or line managing staff, with a collaborative and accountable approach.
Desirable: experience working with Muslim communities and an understanding of Zakat in a UK context.
Applicants can be based anywhere in England; a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally (car driver) are essential.
How to Apply
If you are keen, please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas for further info. Deadline is the 20th March 2026. Interviews expected: week commencing 2 April 2026. A DBS application will be required for the successful candidate.
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager and overall guidance of the Resources Management Officer and the Chief of Mission and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres the incumbent will assist in financial duties of the Resources Management Department in IOM UK.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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Review and verify all types of transactions—from procurement to payment requests—to confirm proper authorization and complete supporting documentation.
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Support financial resource management by helping to monitor and control assets, reserves, funds, and supplies in alignment with IOM policies and regulations.
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Verify vendor claims to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial guidelines.
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Assist in the preparation of annual budgeting submission and revisions, including preparing estimating staff costs, and forecasting expenses such as utilities, office operations, and services.
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Extract, input, and maintain financial data across various accounting and finance systems.
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Assist in providing guidance to colleagues on accounting, budgeting, and financial matters when needed.
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Assist in payroll preparation by conducting accuracy and validity checks on monthly payroll results.
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Perform claim validations against documentation to confirm that that all purchases and services are properly authorized and received.
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Support reporting activities, including the preparation of financial, budgetary, statistical, and other operational reports.
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Provide administrative support for staff services such as travel arrangements, expense claims, and document retrieval.
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Maintain proper record‑keeping, keeping complete and compliant documentation for all posted payments and accounting files in accordance with established standards.
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Support payment process from initiation to completion in accordance with established procedures and internal controls.
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Support invoice validation and other finance operations as required.
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Perform other related duties as required.
For more details about the role and the organisation, and to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
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DIRECTOR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Handcrafted seek their new Director for Young People.
- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week and will consider part time/flexible hours
- Location: Based from one of the hubs in Gateshead or Durham with travel to other hubs
Do you have significant experience at senior level working with vulnerable young people?
Can you shape culture and strategy whilst carrying regulatory responsibility, strengthening systems, developing managers and representing our organisation externally?
Can you demonstrate the below?
- Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to shape vision, drive improvement, and lead organisational development within young people’s services
- In-depth understanding of safeguarding, risk management, trauma-informed practice at senior level
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage young people, teams and external partners
Do you have experience in the following?
- Leading teams, supervising staff and developing professional practice
- Managing safeguarding concerns, coordinating multi agency responses and ensuring compliance
- Operational leadership within social care, education or supportive housing
You will also have the strong personal commitment to Christian ethos of Handcrafted through prayer, practical action and ways of working.
Download the candidate pack for full details, responsibilities and person specification.
This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.
Key dates:
- Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
- Interviews with Handcrafted: TBC
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
About the role
We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Manager to join The Scholars Programme team. This role will be central in ensuring high quality programme management and oversee effective stakeholder stewardship across multiple geographical areas.
Programme Managers work closely with each other, reporting to the Head of Programme Management, to ensure excellent programme delivery across the UK. Each Programme Manager will manage a team of Programme Officers, who each manage a cluster of school-PhD tutor relationships. Programme Managers oversee all aspects of programme delivery by Programme Officers, ensuring key performance indicators are met. They will coach and support their team to deal with complex and sensitive issues from schools and PhD Tutors, becoming directly involved as a point of escalation. Programme Managers will be responsible for school retention targets and will identify opportunities to promote The Scholars Programme. They will directly deliver aspects of our provision including PhD tutor training, university events and tutor assessment centres. Programme Managers also lead collaborative work with other teams, providing strategic insight and oversight of joint processes to ensure information is disseminated and key actions are taken by the Programme Management team.
The role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with experience of success in programme management. They will be positive and pro-active in finding solutions, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards. They will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners.
While this role can be based in our London or Leeds offices, or be fully remote, it will involve some travel to deliver programme events at our different university partners and to attend in-person team days.
About you
The role will best suit someone who:
- Has knowledge and experience of the school and university sectors, including the university access agenda
- Has knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management
- Has proven experience in leading the delivery of a project or programme across a locality, is a qualified teacher (QTS or above) or has academic research experience
- Has experience of line management and/or leading and delivering through others
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
- Adheres to information security policies included in the charities ISO 27001 manual and completes information security training
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.