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Lead Software Engineer - FTC
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure. In order to make this happen, we need to operate with best in class Digital and Technology tools and platforms.
So, join us as we embark on a major journey of transformation across our digital, data, and technology offering! The Lead Software Engineer will play a critical, hands-on role in shaping this future.
We are investing in a new website platform that will provide an improved user experience, be built and operated using modern Tech (e.g. React, headless CMS, CI/CD) and be a foundation for continued future optimisation. The website will unlock the ability to attract more users (via increased visibility on search engines and repeat visits) and increase the number of people donating online for a cure.
This role will be the senior technology team member on the new website project team, ensuring that the solution designed and delivered primarily by our website development partner is using modern approaches and tools. In addition, this person will actively take part in the development and test of the website platform and ultimately be the internal technical owner of the platform for ARUK.
The post holder will report into the CIO but work day to day with the Digital Engagement team to deliver the new website platform.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
· Act as the internal technical owner of the new website platform, providing strong technical leadership, governance, and assurance across its design, build, and operation.
· Provide technical oversight and direction to the appointed Digital / website development partner, ensuring best practice engineering approaches, tooling, and standards are applied throughout delivery.
· Own and make key technical design decisions, ensuring the website platform:
o Uses modern web and cloud‑native technologies (e.g. React, headless architecture).
o Uses modern technical approaches for code management, build and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
o Aligns with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s broader enterprise architecture, security standards, and technology roadmap.
o Integrates effectively with existing and future Alzheimer’s Research UK’s systems (e.g. CRM, fundraising, analytics, marketing platforms).
· Actively contribute as a hands‑on software engineering individual contributor during the build and test phases, including:
o Reviewing and contributing to code where appropriate.
o Supporting technical problem‑solving and performance optimisation.
o Participating in testing, release, and deployment activities.
· Work closely day‑to‑day with the Digital Engagement team, ensuring technical delivery supports user experience, content, fundraising, and optimisation objectives.
· Establish and embed good engineering practices for the platform, including documentation, environment management, deployment, monitoring, and support handover.
· Take technical ownership of the platform post‑launch, supporting continuous improvement, optimisation, and future enhancements.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Strong professional experience as a senior software engineer / lead software engineer working on modern website or digital platforms.
· Ideally a full stack engineer with strong front-end skills (our main languages/ frameworks are React and Python/Django).
· Proven experience with modern front‑end and web architectures, including:
o React (or comparable modern JavaScript frameworks).
o Headless CMS and API‑driven architectures.
o CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.
· Experience acting as a technical owner or lead for an app or website.
· Experience working with modern code management tools e.g. github, bitbucket) and of version control/code branching approaches.
· Experience using AI tools to improve engineering efficiency e.g. Cursor, Claude code, github copilot.
· Knowledge of code build and deployment processes
· Solid understanding of cloud‑hosted, scalable, and secure web platforms, including performance, resilience, and security considerations.
· Experience integrating websites with wider digital ecosystems (e.g. CRM, analytics, marketing automation, donation/payment platforms).
· Ability to operate effectively as both a hands‑on contributor and a senior technical advisor, balancing strategic oversight with practical delivery.
· Experience working in an agile environment using development workflow tools such as JIRA.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £63,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Grants and Services Caseworker at our charitable foundation, you will make a huge difference to individuals and families in financial hardship through assessing applications and making welfare grants to insurance people going through challenging times.
You will also provide guidance on areas such as benefits, debt, and employment, and signpost applicants to appropriate support services.
Beyond casework and grant-making, you’ll contribute to exciting wider initiatives at The Insurance Charity – from shaping new, responsive grant programmes for individuals, to building partnerships with external organisations to strengthen our impact and reach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.
Some of the things that we are looking for in our Finance Assistance:
- Confident in processing financial transactions with essential experience using QuickBooks
- Setting up and making electronic payments
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills
- Reliable, consistent, and methodical in your approach
- The ability to work independently after initial training
- Comfortable working under pressure and in a people-facing environment, with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process invoices, expenses, and payments promptly using QuickBooks and other systems
- Maintain accurate financial records, reconcile bank accounts, and manage supplier and customer accounts
- Set up and process electronic payments
- Handle income, donations, payroll inputs, HMRC payments, and credit control
- Provide first-line finance and administrative support across the organisation
- Prepare financial reports, support audits, and ensure adherence to financial procedures
- Assist with small projects and contribute to improving finance processes
So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice, have in-depth understanding of financial processes and have a positive “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.
To apply for this role please complete the application form. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Application Instructions
Please send a copy of the CV and complete application form.
Emmaus Greenwich supports people to move on from homelessness



Head of IT
This is an exciting time to join as we are embarking on an ambitious Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) Programme to enable the organisation to reach its ambitious goal of raising £120m by 2033. This is a significant time for Technology in the organisation, the Technology Operating Model, Cyber Security initiatives, User Experience (e.g. AI, Microsoft tooling) and the Technology architecture (move from en-prem to SaaS and Azure) are all receiving significant investment and change.
The successful person will be a visible and approachable leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on IT operational management. You’ll be comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders, leading technical teams, and ensuring a consistently high-level of service across the organisation. In addition, this is a time of change so leading and driving forward change evolving IT into a modern scalable service function. This role will have 3 direct reports (with teams) with responsibility for Operations & Infrastructure, Cyber & Information Security and End User Systems Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
· Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
· Membership of internal programme/business boards, creating and delivering updates to senior stakeholders
· Contributing and collaborating as a key part of the Digital, Data & Technology leadership team
· Acting as the key IT contact for senior business stakeholders
· Building strong relationships with suppliers (including procurement)
· Managing budgets, resources, and IT governance requirements
Digital and Technology change
· Driving forward SaaS and cloud infrastructure migration
· Evolving IT into a modern scalable service function using self-service and automation
· Improving the end user experience from IT provided tools including with AI (safe adoption, productivity enablement, guardrails and policy)
Cyber and Information Security
· Acting as the senior operational owner for cyber and information security, with accountability for policy, standards, controls and incident readiness
· Leading security operations including threat/vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment
· Embedding security by design across cloud (Azure), SaaS, and end-user technologies
Technology Operations
· Leading, mentoring, and developing an IT support and infrastructure team
· Overseeing infrastructure (cloud and en-prem), networks, hardware, and end-user technology services
· Ensuring high levels of system availability, reliability, and user satisfaction
· Managing support for devices, connectivity, printers, collaboration tools, and business systems
· Managing and improving support processes, SLAs, and operational performance metrics
· Driving service excellence and managing escalated technical issues when needed
Technology Expertise
Strong experience across modern end-user and enterprise technologies, including:
· Microsoft 365 (Entra ID/Azure AD, SharePoint, Intune, Defender, Active Directory)
· Microsoft Azure (Virtual Machines, Azure SQL, networking and other cloud infrastructure)
· Expertise in hybrid or cloud native environments
· Office technology (networking, Windows environments, personal computing, mobile device management)
· Security tools and services covering identity & access management, endpoint and cloud protection, SIEM/XDR, vulnerability management, and email/domain security
End-user tooling, including emerging AI-enabled productivity tools
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Proven experience in a Head of IT, Service Management / Service Delivery leadership role
· Experience leading digital transformation or cloud modernisation programmes
· Experience in owning cyber and information security with accountability for policy, standards, controls and incident readiness
· Technically credible — able to hold your own in conversations with developers, architects, and IT leadership
· Experience driving continuous service improvement (CSI) and operational excellence
· Track record of delivering service innovation and automation in a growing organisation
· A confident communicator who can represent the IT function professionally at all levels, internally and externally
· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage incidents and complex service challenges
· Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive information
· Strong people management experience, including leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams
· Experience influencing decision-making at senior leadership and executive level
· Strong leadership capability, balancing hands-on delivery with short- and long-term strategic vision
· Outstanding communicator, with strong influencing, negotiation, and decision-making skills
· Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language
· Strong focus on ownership, accountability, and results delivery, with a proactive “can-do” attitude
· Strategic and analytical thinker, able to see the bigger picture and set direction
· High levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards
· Curious and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
· Willingness to be hands-on when needed, leading by example within the team
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £75,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21ST June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Officer
The Research Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is dedicated to funding groundbreaking research to understand, diagnose, and cure dementia diseases. ARUK funds dementia research through an extensive portfolio of grant schemes and strategic initiatives both nationally and internationally.
The Research Officer will play a significant role in supporting the Senior Research Manager and other Research Managers. They will support the creation of grant processes for the administration of smaller value grants, lead the associated grant processes and contribute to work supporting our Research Network. This role is essential to foster ARUK's research objectives and provide continual support for our research community. This role will require close working with teams across the Research directorate, as well as the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Creation of grant processes
· Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine their needs, to support process implementation
· Collaborate on the creation of grant processes, (pre and post) associated with smaller value grants
· Contribute to the development of Flexigrant to implement changes
· Facilitate the communication of changes, related to grant processes, and training of necessary staff
Grant administration
· Lead the grant administration of smaller value grants; including pre-award and grant review processing
· Implement a feedback mechanism for continual improvement
· Provide support to external stakeholder, e.g. researchers, regarding these grants
Research Network
· Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key external stakeholders, particularly ARUK funded researchers
· Contribute to external events as a representative of the charity including national and international conferences.
· Support the wider team to ensure smaller value grant schemes are appropriate for the dementia research community, particularly early career researchers.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Familiarity with the UK funding landscape and dementia research.
· Good eye for detail with the ability to organise large volumes of information.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
· Prior experience in a team environment.
· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, placing value on equity and diversity.
· Good IT skills with the ability to work with grant management systems.
· Prior experience working in grant administration
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to capture and summarise key information to different stakeholders.
· Organised and able to coordinate various projects concurrently.
· Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.
· Willingness to learn new skills
· Able to work well as part of a team.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Here at the Royal British Legion, we are currently embarking on an exciting new phase with our Customer, Technology and Change directorate. Together this team, covering Technology, Data Protection and our Transformation Management Office, takes great pride in supporting across RBL with all things technology, security, digital, data, programme management and change initiatives. It’s a great time to join as our organisation begins to drive our new 10 year strategy and ensures we are best able to continue to make a difference to our Armed Forces community now and for the future.
Based in our Service Delivery team, the Technology Change and Release Lead will be accountable for the safe, controlled, and predictable introduction of technology change across our organisation. Operating as the Change Enablement practice owner, this role will ensure that all changes whether delivered internally, by suppliers, or as part of product/platform roadmaps are assessed, authorised, scheduled and reviewed in line with best practice.
Reporting to our Service Delivery Manager, this new role will play a vital role in ensuring that all technology changes are clearly communicated and well understood across the organisation. It will support the knowledge management process by maintaining accurate and accessible information within the knowledge management system, and by ensuring that impact analysis is effective through a reliable, up to date configuration management database.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
Interview Dates: Starting 24th June 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We are seeking a strong and motivated leader, who is passionate about seeing lives transformed, to become our Head of Services (Programmes). In this strategic senior role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to provide stable leadership to staff and residents in the delivery of the day-to-day leadership of the organisation and residential addiction recovery / resettlement programmes. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help lead and motivate the organisation through transformational change to more effectively and sustainably deliver our mission – to help those affected by addiction to heal, transform, and thrive.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are essential. As a Christian charity, we bring our faith to the work we do and the men we work with, so you will be someone with a deep-rooted Christian faith, able to lead and inspire others in their own faith journeys, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all key decisions. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Your role, in this committed team of 40+ staff, requires balancing management responsibilities alongside a more hands-on approach, including significant contact with our residents. Seeing them undergo the process of transformation, with all the joys and challenges that entails, is what makes our work worthwhile – a tremendous encouragement.
To apply: Please view the full job description and person specification. When you’re ready to apply, click the ‘Apply now’ button to begin your online application, submitting a covering letter, CV and screening question.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact CEO, Maarten Fontein or Administration Manager, Sue Hedger - contact details on our website, which is currently under development.
Closing date: 23.30 Sunday 14th June 2026
Please see the Job Description for full details and submit a covering letter along with your CV showing how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Yeldall Manor is a Christian residential treatment centre near Reading for men struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol. We are seeking someone strategic and relational to strengthen and develop all aspects of fundraising for Yeldall Manor, and to lead a new marketing and fundraising campaign. The appointee will join our senior leadership team and shape the next chapter of our development as we are at a pivotal moment of opportunity, with an ambitious vision to build our Christ-centred identity and practice, pursue excellence and impact, and expand our reach.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Lead supporter acquisition activities and build the portfolio of individuals, churches, trusts, corporates and other organisations supporting the work of Yeldall Manor.
- Build deep, mission-aligned partnerships with donors and stakeholders.
- Lead and implement an effective marketing and communications strategy to help position Yeldall Manor within the top tier of UK residential rehab centres.
- Lead and execute a high-impact fundraising strategy across major gifts, individual giving, churches, trusts & foundations, corporates, and legacies.
- Work closely with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team to align income generation with Yeldall Manor’s strategic vision and programme outputs.
- Lead the development of funding applications for trusts & foundations.
- Provide leadership and nurture staff working on supporter acquisition, fundraising and marketing activities, empowering them to deliver with excellence.
- Inspire a culture of philanthropy throughout the organisation, rooted in strong values and relational excellence
You will be working alongside the existing Administration and Supporter Relations Manager, and other staff assisting with marketing and administration, based mainly at Yeldall Manor, which means you will have daily contact with those men whom you are helping. They inspire and motivate us just as much as we seek to encourage and support them.
Please see the Job Description for full details and submit a covering letter along with your CV showing how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. As this is a strategic post within an actively Christian setting, applications should be from committed Christians. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact CEO, Maarten Fontein or Administration Manager, Sue Hedger - contact details available on our website, which is currently under development.
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lumos Foundation works to realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is a world in which all children grow up in safe and loving families within supported communities. Lumos is currently recruiting for a Global Financial Controller for a fixed-term period for a maternity cover contract.
Lumos partners with governments, civil society and young people with lived experience to transform care systems globally and advocate for family-based solutions that help children thrive. We ensure that families receive the support they need to stay together or reunite, and that children grow up in family-based settings such as foster or kinship care.
Lumos works with local, national and international partners across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America to drive systemic and sustainable reform of child care systems. Over the next decade, Lumos aims to help 500,000 children transition from institutional care to family-based care and prevent 10 million children from experiencing family separation.
The Role
The Global Financial Controller is responsible for leading Lumos’ financial control, reporting and compliance framework across the organisation, ensuring strong stewardship, financial integrity and transparency across all entities and jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Strategic Finance, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors and external auditors, while leading and developing a high-performing global finance team. The role will also deputise for the Director of Strategic Finance where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and consolidated group financial statements in accordance with Charity SORP and relevant accounting standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
- Manage the annual external audit process and resolve technical accounting matters.
- Staff management of a team of 3 accountants
- Maintain a strong internal control environment across the organisation.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial integrity across all reporting.
- Develop and enhance finance policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Support risk management and organisational accountability. .
- Provide analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with donor and funder requirements.
Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience leading financial control and reporting within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
- Strong technical accounting expertise, including statutory reporting and audit management.
- Experience implementing and maintaining robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Experience within the charity, NGO or international development sector.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with finance transformation, ERP implementation or process improvement projects.
Recruitment Process
- The preferred start date for this position is 3rd August 2026.
- First-stage interviews are scheduled to take place on 3rd July 2026, with second-stage interviews planned for 17th July 2026.
Benefits
- Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
- Annual leave of 30 days per year + bank holiday
- Hybrid working of 2 days per week in central London and remainder from home or up to you
- A fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months
- Direct impact on operational systems supporting our global mission, with exposure to senior decision-making during a transformative period
- Enhanced family-friendly leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental) and enhanced sick pay
- Competitive employer pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support and advice
Ivy Rock Partners is working exclusively with Lumos on the appointment of this role. For further information, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Jake Morrow for further details.
Safeguarding & Equality Statement
Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and associates to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate screening and references.
Lumos is also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We are looking for a compassionate, committed and motivated person with lived experience of HIV to provide peer support to people living with HIV across South London hospital HIV services.
This role will support people who are newly diagnosed through Emergency Department opt-out testing, people who are returning to HIV care, and people who may need extra support to stay connected to treatment and services. You will offer a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where people can talk openly about their experiences, build confidence, and feel less alone.
Using your own lived experience in a thoughtful and boundaried way, you will support people to understand their diagnosis, navigate HIV care, and identify what matters most to them. You will work alongside each person to understand their needs, develop a support plan, and help them access the right practical, emotional and specialist support.
You will work closely with HIV clinic teams, peer support colleagues, advice and advocacy services, and other partners to make sure people living with HIV receive timely, inclusive and culturally competent support that helps them feel informed, empowered and able to live well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Exams Manager
London
£38,429
Working hours – Full time (35 hours per week). Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm.
Working arrangements – London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office).
Are you an organised and proactive Team Manager? Do you enjoy managing processes, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Exams Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of their examinations, ensuring a secure, consistent and high-quality experience for candidates worldwide.
As Exams Manager, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of examinations, ensuring they are delivered securely, efficiently and in line with agreed standards and timelines.
Working closely with senior colleagues, you will oversee the full exam lifecycle, from planning and scheduling through to results delivery, while managing key relationships with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
You will play a central role in maintaining quality, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
Key responsibilities within this role include:
- Leading the end-to-end operational delivery of examinations
- Managing and developing team members
- Managing exam cycles, timelines and logistics to ensure accurate and timely delivery
- Acting as the primary point of contact for operational matters relating to exams
- Coordinating with internal teams, suppliers and venues to support smooth delivery
- Monitoring operational performance, identifying risks and implementing solutions
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality and security standards
- Supporting the development and improvement of systems, processes and ways of working
- Handling escalations and resolving operational issues effectively
Our client's ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience delivering complex operational processes or assessments/examinations
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy
- Experience working in high-stakes or time-sensitive environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to analyse data and use performance information to inform decisions
- High levels of digital literacy, including strong MS Office skills
- Experience in professional exams or qualifications delivery (desirable)
Closing date: 16 June 2026
Please note, they will be reviewing applications as they are received. Interviews may be arranged, and the role may be filled before the advertised closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Our client is all about their people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.
Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a new Head of Fundraising to join their team.The organisastion is dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM. They believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone. They lead to great career opportunities and enable young people to become informed, thoughtful citizens who can help address the extraordinary challenges and opportunities we face. They also facilitate the STEM Ambassador programme, enabling 30,000 volunteers from more than 5000 employers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying a salary between £75,000 to £80,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London or York office with regular UK business travel and occasional overnight stays.
Reporting directly to the CEO and managing a 5 people-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will lead their major donor, corporate and trust fundraising strategies, focusing on developing long-term, high-impact partnerships to maximise their income and financial sustainability. The role is to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding building on their success, whilst accelerating progress to ensure they have the resources and partners to achieve their vision of a world-leading STEM education for every young person across the UK. The postholder will need to bring creativity, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset to identify new opportunities for partnership and funding. This includes developing compelling ways to present and package the organisation'ss offer to potential supporters, ensuring a clear case for investment and sustained income growth from corporates, trusts, and eventually high-net-worth individuals.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable track record of success in securing and growing income from a range of sources, including corporates, trusts and foundations, and high-net-worth individuals — delivering six-figure and multi-year partnerships. They are looking for a candidate who is a strong networker, eager to represent the organisation at events and conferences, identifying new opportunities, and staying informed on market trends and developments in the philanthropic and corporate partnership landscape. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and general knowledge of the STEM education landscape in the UK.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Interview Date: Thursday 25th June 2026
Work Model: Pan-London/Hybrid (with 4-5 property visits once a month)
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Floating Support Worker at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men, and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
The Nest Project is a project providing move-on accommodation from refuges to women who have experienced domestic abuse. This project enables women to move on from refuges to high quality, self-contained accommodation with affordable rents, for up to two years. Specialist resettlement support is provided throughout the tenancy and beyond, to longer-term secure accommodation.
About the Role
As a Housing Floating Support Worker, you will help women with practical tenancy sustainment, as well as ongoing support to cope, recover and move towards independence. You will achieve this through providing resettlement support, financial independence, training/employment opportunities, and ongoing housing support.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of the client group, and the ability to work with women to help them to understand their needs, risk assess, develop safety plan, and support them in linking with other agencies.
You will have a working knowledge of housing and welfare benefits and will have excellent administrative and time management skills.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits, and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting STOP THE TRAFFIK in their search for a Development Manager to join their ambitious and collaborative team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong relationship-led fundraiser and excellent proposal writer to play a key role in growing income for an internationally recognised organisation working to prevent human trafficking and exploitation across the world.
The role will play a significant part in leading trust and foundation fundraising activity, while also helping to grow corporate partnerships and wider supporter engagement initiatives. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape and deliver an exciting pipeline of funding opportunities and partnerships, while managing one direct report within the team.
STOP THE TRAFFIK has built a genuinely supportive and values-driven culture, with a highly collaborative team environment, flexible working arrangements, and shared team targets that create a real sense of collective achievement.
Key areas of the role include:
- Leading on high-quality trust and foundation applications and reports
- Building and managing a pipeline of prospective funders and partners
- Supporting the development of new corporate partnerships
- Managing and stewarding relationships with donors and supporters
- Line management responsibility for one team member
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising and strong application writing skills
- Experience managing fundraising pipelines and deadlines
- Confidence building relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders
- An interest in social justice, prevention work, and creating long-term impact
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting stage of development, where your work will have genuine influence and visibility across the organisation.
London / Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office
Salary: £37,000 – £41,500
Full-time | Permanent | Flexible working available
Closing date: Monday 15th June
First stage interviews: Virtual interviews on 22nd June
Final stage interviews: In person at the London office on 29th June
As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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, or other protected characteristics.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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LONDON INDEPENDENT STALKING ADVOCATE (ISA)
About Suzy Lamplugh Trust
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was established in memory of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent who tragically disappeared while at work in 1986 and was later declared deceased in 1993.Created to honour Suzy’s legacy, the Trust aims to empower individuals and organisations to take a stand against abuse, aggression, and violence in all forms, supporting safety in both personal and professional lives.
Role Overview
London ISA’s will deliver high quality advocacy, advice, and emotional support to victims across all risk levels, assisting them to navigate the criminal justice system (CJS), civil and family courts, and wider statutory and voluntary services.The role will involve multi-agency collaboration, risk assessment, safety planning, and supporting victims to understand and exercise their rights.
Person Specification
Essential
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Interest and commitment to the work of Suzy Lamplugh Trust
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Experience providing advocacy, advice, or support to victims of stalking, abuse, violence, or harassment
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Experience navigating the criminal justice system, civil or family courts
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Experience in using SASH or conducting other VAWG based risk assessments and developing safety plans
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Experience liaising with external agencies and multi-agency collaboration
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Experience providing emotional support to clients experiencing trauma or distress
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Ability to manage a caseload effectively and maintain accurate records including EDI monitoring
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Experience of handling confidential information and understanding safeguarding obligations
Initially office-based (London) for 3 months to support a meaningful induction, moving to a blended working model (40% office / 60% home). While London-based candidates are ideal, we'll consider applicants from nearby areas too.
What we offer in return:
In return for our staff’s commitment and dedication, we offer a range of Company Benefits:
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Hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office and agile working enabled to work from home) after 3 months
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Flexitime Policy
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28 days annual leave (which increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata) + public holiday
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Special leave for life events, such as 1 day off for moving house and a paid day off for your birthday
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Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
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Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, support and a wide range of discounts
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Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years)
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Cycle to Work scheme (cycle racks on site)
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Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket
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Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,737
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



