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An exciting opportunity to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as a Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Specialist with a special focus on supporting young people from the LGBTQP+ community . You will be providing bespoke trauma informed 1-1 work with young people aged 10+ who are at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation.

The Young People’s team work across Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield providing specialist support to young people experiencing CSE.  The team work to Basis’ organisational values, taking a harm reduction approach to enable and empower young people to make positive choices, whilst working to reduce risk.  The team have an established reputation for providing high quality, effective safety advice, information and support, enabling young people to navigate exploitative and abusive relationships.  Services are provided within the community, at venues as young people determine. 

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is a pioneering, purpose-driven charity at the forefront of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). For over 35 years, we’ve delivered world-class, pre-hospital emergency care across Kent, Surrey and Sussex—responding to over 3,000 incidents last year alone and saving countless lives. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, our highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team uses cutting-edge technology and medical innovation to reach patients in under 30 minutes, wherever they are in our region.

KSS is a complex and ambitious people centred, and values led charity with a unique culture across clinical, aviation, fundraising, marketing and communications, and corporate services. With a daily operating cost of £57K and 91% of our total income raised through public generosity, we are proud to be one team with one purpose – saving lives and ensuring the best possible patient outcomes. Our headquarters at Rochester Airport and aircraft base at Redhill Aerodrome enable the delivery of the highest standards of pre-hospital emergency care across our communities, helping us reach more patients and save more lives.

We are now seeking a strategic, values-driven Executive Director of Corporate Services to join Team KSS—a highly collaborative, expert team united by our vision of an end of preventable loss of life from medical emergency. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world’s leading air ambulance charities.

Executive Director of Corporate Services

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS)

Across Rochester, Kent and Redhill, Surrey

Circa £110,000 full time equivalent

The role

It’s an exciting time for KSS as we refresh our strategy and take bold, collaborative action to reach more patients, improve more outcomes and save more lives. As Executive Director of Corporate Services, you’ll lead a broad portfolio of strategic and operational functions to support the delivery of the strategic plan and our lifesaving service. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, supported by a talented team and expert advisors, to ensure KSS remains a well-run, ethical, and innovative organisation. No matter the role at KSS, everyone is fearless and tireless in fighting to save even more lives.

About you

We are seeking a highly collaborative, financially competent leader, with:

·Commercial acumen with proven experience at a senior leadership level in treasury and finance management, budgeting and business planning

· A track record of working in innovative and ambitious environments, through a highly supportive and collaborative approach

· Experience of identifying, planning for and delivering new opportunities and efficiencies that maximise organisational-wide effectiveness.

Crucially you will be inspired by our critical work to save the lives of the thousands of people across our communities every year and our vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency.

Inclusion

KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves. We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of sex, race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, background or religion or belief and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.

How to Apply

For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the Prospectus website.

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie. 

Recruitment Timetable 

Deadline for applications:  Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews with Prospectus: 26th – 30th January 2026

Engagement meetings with KSS: 4th February 2026

Interviews with KSS: w/c 9th February 2026

Are you passionate about driving change in government, promoting British Heart Foundation's (BHF) mission to fund life-saving science, and advocating for the millions of people living in the UK with a heart and circulatory disease?  
 
If so, you may be the Policy Officer we need! 
 
About the role 
 
BHF's Policy and Public Affairs team exists to build support amongst decision makers so we can address key issues relevant to cardiovascular research, health and care, public health, and the wider charity environment. 

As our Policy Officer for Health and Care you’ll research, develop and disseminate policy positions to support BHF’s strategic aim to achieve the best health outcomes for those living with cardiovascular disease.

Acquiring a solid understanding of topics relevant to our health policy portfolio in England, particularly those aspects most directly tied to improving the detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, you’ll be responsible for researching and drafting new policy positions, proactively identifying gaps and opportunities, and working closely with colleagues in Public Affairs and Communications to drive change based on policy positions.

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
 
About you

With experience working in policy development, health and care, or a related field, you’ll have knowledge of healthcare systems in England, health and care policy and/or experience of working in a research environment.

You’ll have the following skills and experience: 

• A proactive approach to planning your own workload, ensuring effective time management and meet deadlines
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• A desire to work as part of a team and contribute to team activities
• Able to take a flexible approach to work within a matrixed team 
• A willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Able to develop good working relationships with senior managers and colleagues

With an excellent technical grasp of policy portfolio, seeking to continually develop the portfolio further, you’ll have relevant stakeholder engagement experience and will be able to identify other partners within/outside the sector to engage with to drive policy change.

About us

Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

What can we offer you

As an organisation we're open to flexible working arrangements. In return we offer a generous holiday allowance, an excellent working environment and a welcoming supportive group of colleagues.

Interview process 

The interview process will be held in person, at our London offices, w/c 26th January 2026 and will involve a pre-prepared task, details for which will be provided when interviews are arranged. 

How to apply 

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our careers site to apply. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

This role will support the Director of Internal Development & Culture with the implementation of plans and projects within StreetGames. The work of the role will be varied and include administrative support to the internal meeting approaches of the organisation, coordinating the delivery of internal communications and managing project work across the themed areas of responsibility held by the Director. These themes include internal communications, environmental sustainability, continuous learning, people development and Equality, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EEDIB).

1.To provide administrative and project support to the Director of Internal Development & Culture

2.Co-ordinate the effectiveness of cross-organisational meeting structures, ensuring they function effectively through managing availability, booking meeting space and arranging meeting logistics, alongside sharing follow up information and actions.

3.To project manage the work on focus areas within the portfolio of the Director of Internal Development & Culture, including but not limited to continuous learning, people development, EEDIB, environmental sustainability, 

4.To coordinate effective internal communications, including producing materials, further developing the StreetGames Intranet and SharePoint sites and constructing and editing StreetGames internal newsletters and bulletins.

5.To communicate with a range of team members across all levels within StreetGames and provide a consistently high level of support to aspects of the internal workings of the organisation.

6.To use IT tools to ensure that StreetGames functions effectively and efficiently, working closely with the StreetGames IT Manager on implementation as appropriate.

7.To co-ordinate the planning and delivery of StreetGames internal events including Full Staff Meetings and Briefings.

8.To work in collaboration with the Business Support and Governance Team to ensure a seamless connection between internal and external meetings.

Your aim will be to lead on developing a fundraising strategy and growing the museums' contributed income accross multiple fundraising channels.

Strategy: working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the development of a fundraining strategy to deliver contributed income across individual philanthropists, companies and grant makers.

Research and Prospecting: working alongside the Chief Executive, Development Committee and the Board, you will identify and research prospective people, companies and grant-makers that could support Queer Britain.

Pipeline Management: using our CRM system, you will maintain our pipeline, ensuring records are up to date and accurate.

Cultivation: using the full resources of Queer Britain, you will create cultivation plans that may include informal meetings, tours of the museum, meeting with key members of the team, workshop visits and private dinners.

Making the ask: you will be fearless in asking people to support the museum, and will support the Chief Executive with pitching to companies and writing grant applications. 

Stewarding Supporters: you will ensure that all Queer Britain supporters understand the impact of their donation with a stewardship programm that entertains, engages and encourages renewal.

Our ideal candidate would be:

• an outstanding fundraiser with a track record of securing four and five figure donations
• a fundraising professional experienced in working within at least one of the main areas of fundraising, membership, individual donors, grant makers or corporates.
• someone committed to providing outstanding, engaging and exciting donor and sponsor stewardship.
• someone able to build positive relationshipswith internal and external stakeholders, inclusing museum staff, guest artists, visitors,volunteers and Board members.
• someone excited about the prospect of working in a cultural organisation with inclusive storytelling at the heart of everything we do.
• a dynamic individual with the ability to work independently, yet collaboratively accross the entire organisation.
• someone committed to their own professional development, willing to share their knowledge, skills and experience.
• an excellent communicator, confident with technology.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (negotiable and could be job share).

Contract: Fixed-term until 31.03.27.

Location: Hertfordshire - Working from home with options to work within local authority co-located spaces and expectations that there will be regular travel across the county to SafeLives offices in London & Bristol plus other locations across the UK as required.

Benefits: Travel expenses and subsistence provided for travel away from home, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, access to Employee Assistance Programme, childcare voucher and cycle to work scheme.

Hertfordshire County Council (hereby, The Council) and the Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership (hereby, the Partnership) are committed to strengthening the response to domestic abuse across the county. It is their ambition that anyone subjected to domestic abuse has access to right support for them, at the right time. The Council believe that those with lived experience, who may also have experience of using services, should have a say in how they are designed, developed, and commissioned.

The existing Co-Production Panel forms part of the Partnership’s governance structure, acting as a critical friend across the Partnership and supporting the delivery of the County’s Partnership Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-2025. The full Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy and Strategy Plan on a Page are published on the Domestic abuse posters, leaflets and strategy section of the Herts Sunflower Website.

SafeLives have been commissioned to facilitate the Partnership’s Co-Production Panel and support the development of a network of survivors with lived experience of domestic abuse in Hertfordshire, through their Authentic Voice practice model.

Key purpose of role:

• To truly transform the response to domestic abuse, we must place the experience of survivors at the heart of everything we do.
• Supporting the organisational commitment of SafeLives, and that of the Partnership, to Authentic Voice.
• Working within the Innovation team and alongside the Partnership to develop an influential panel, a powerful approach to gathering and amplifying survivor voices, challenging ‘them and us’ attitudes, you will have the skills and values to support and engage with survivors of domestic abuse.
• Coordinating the implementation of the Authentic Voice principles, embedding co-creation throughout the work of the Partnership.
• Establishing creative ways to reach out to survivors across Hertfordshire including those who have increased vulnerability or multiple disadvantage, those who are marginalised and others who have not yet found their voice.
• Ensuring all who want to have their voice heard, are heard and that what we learn from their lived experience shapes the response to domestic abuse in Hertfordshire and nationally.
• Demonstrating the value of expertise by experience to influence all stakeholders, breaking down perceptions of ‘them and us’ and uniting voices of experts by experience to keep families safe and end domestic abuse.

Further information about the role can be found in the Job Description which includes the Person Specification. 

If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on 12th January 2026.

Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026.

As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc

Please note that SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.

About the role

Our Welfare Officers provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family. As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector.

Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes.

Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you will use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience.

You will play an active role within the community, promoting the service through the delivery of presentations and representing the service at public engagement events. You will also work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user.

About the Team

2024 marked 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were successful in our bid to continue delivering this service.

We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF.

We are a hard-working team from diverse professional backgrounds.  Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community.

Find out more about the Personal Support & Social Work Service on our website.

About you

To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence.

You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.

It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.

There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA 

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Further information about the role can be found via the Apply button.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Jayne Whitcher, Social Work Team Lead for an informal discussion.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

How to apply 

For more informaion and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact us.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 25 January 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews: Face to Face, week commencing 02 February 2026

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Tommy’s on a fantastic Deputy Marketing Director role. This pivotal position offers an opportunity for a strategic leader to shape and drive next level growth for baby and pregnancy charity Tommy’s, making a meaningful difference through striking brand activity, innovative campaigns, engaging content and storytelling and impactful digital marketing.

The Deputy Marketing Director will raise awareness and consideration of the Tommy’s brand, bring more people to the charity for support and market the charity to target audiences, businesses and potential donors and fundraisers.

This is a particularly exciting moment to join Tommy’s as an organisation. We have recently unveiled a new creative brand platform and in the delivery phase of a 5-year growth strategy. With maternity care firmly in the public spotlight, there is also significant opportunity to shape the conversation, build momentum and extend our reach. We are seeking someone creative and proactive to lead this next chapter, helping to translate increased visibility into meaningful change to help bring more babies home.

About the Charity
Their vision: To stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone.

Their mission: Tommy’s leads research and transforms care. They provide expert information and support throughout the pregnancy journey. Working with communities and partners, Tommy’s challenges inequities and campaigns for change to make pregnancy and birth safer for all. Together, we save babies’ lives.

Marketing & Engagement directorate vision: To make Tommy’s unmissable as a household name and a fundraising cause. The directorate encompasses, Marketing, Communications and Campaigns, Public Fundraising and Digital and Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing team to deliver integrated brand and marketing campaigns that raise awareness of Tommy’s mission and impact through research and provision of support among the target audiences
• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission and goal
• Oversee the creation and execution of multi-channel campaigns, ensuring clear messaging and impactful delivery
• Cultivate relationships with external partners and stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and support fundraising efforts
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring maximum return on investment
• Use data and insight to understand audience, channels and brand and to guide the strategy, planning and execution
• Set and track marketing OKRs, KPIs and budgets, evaluating progress, performance and delivery
• Lead on content, audience and stories strategies
• Drive the digital marketing strategy, growing social media presence, optimising SEO, digital campaigns, SEM and website content
• Support our income and growth through promoting public fundraising activities and supporting corporate partnerships 

Person Specification

• Demonstrated experience in strategic marketing leadership and brand development and engagement within the non-profit or charity sector
• Proven ability to develop impactful campaigns across digital, print, and media channels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse audiences
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Proficiency in marketing analytics and data-driven decision-making
• Commitment to the values of the organisation and a demonstrable interest in the pregnancy and baby sector
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and external partners

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £60,000-£64,000

• Permanent
• Location: London, hybrid – 2 days in the office per week

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

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

We are looking for a Digital Business Analyst to join our Digital Services team at Samaritans. As Digital Business Analyst, you’ll deliver new key digital tools, and improvements to existing tools and processes used by volunteers in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI).

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You’ll improve outcomes for both volunteers and branch staff involved in the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of volunteers and providing safe and supported listening services to our callers.

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By improving current systems and delivering new digital tools, you'll support Samaritans in achieving our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

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A Business Analyst qualification is essential in this role e.g. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, IIBA (CCBA), PMI-PBA or equivalent.

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Contract

• £37,000 - £40,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full Time (35hrs per week)
• Permanent
• Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

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What you’ll do 

• Assess stakeholder needs and define detailed requirements against the suitability of software solutions
• Deliver new digital tools which align with business objectives
• Consider how system developments and new technology can support service improvement
• Perform data-mapping for system integration and migrations
• Develop and document process improvements
• Create UX/UI screen layout
• Solve user issues submitted through our service desk
• Deliver training, guidance and support to system users

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What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in triaging user problems and identifying solutions
• Experience in performing gap-analysis to identify best solution options
• Strong understanding of the role of technology in the enterprise architecture and how it integrates with other systems
• Experience with delivering Salesforce or other CRM systems
• Ability to understand users and their needs, based on evidence and lived experience
• Ability to interpret, document, and prioritise requirements that can be understood by both stakeholders and software suppliers.
• Experience in shaping online user journeys
• Comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A Business Analyst qualification

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Full Job Description and Person Specification attached below

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Why Samaritans?

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At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure attached below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

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We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Apply now

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.

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We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

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​Applications close: Monday 19th January 2026 at 09:00am

Interviews: w/c 26th January onwards

The Salvation Army is recruiting a Head of Data Insight. This critical role will ensure that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top ten charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action. 

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a Head of Data Insight who will be responsible for ensuring internal teams have the knowledge at their fingertips to make informed fundraising decisions and improvements across the supporter experience.

As Head of Data Insight you will lead your team to provide essential audience and financial insights, underpinning marketing and fundraising activities, with a key focus on building frameworks to monitor effectiveness, support financial reconciliation and foster a high degree of trust within the data function. The ultimate goal is to help ensure that The Salvation Army, as one of the most diverse providers of community and social services in the UK and beyond, can continue to do so in the future, by implementing a data insight strategy that underpins our ambitions for income growth and is absolutely right for our identity, brand and values. 

To be successful in this role you will have; 

• Substantial experience of delivering data insight within a complex organisation 

• A confident people leader and collaborator 

• Ability to influence at a senior level and inspire and motivate colleagues. 

This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army. If you are an ambitious experienced data insight expert looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for. 

To apply:

To find out more and to progress an application, please download the Candidate Pack and email us to arrange a chat with the THINK Recruitment team. All suitable candidates will be required to undertake the selection process outlined in the Candidate Pack including those who express interest directly through the TSA website. 

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. 

Location:

The Territorial Headquarters (THQ) are located in Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8FJ. We require the post-holder to work a minimum of 2 days per week from THQ. 

Timeframes: 

Role closing: midnight Tuesday 27th January – please ensure you have allowed time for a screening conversation with the THINK Recruitment team before the closing date 

1st Stage interviews (virtual): Wednesday 4th February 

2nd Stage interviews (in person): Thursday 12th February 

At Ambitious about Autism, we believe in a a future where every autistic child and young person can be themselves and realise their ambitions. We're looking for a Finance Business Partner who's ready to bring insight, influence, and energy to a role that sits at the heart of our strategic decision-making.

This is more than just numbers. You'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organisation, helping them shape and deliver their financial plans. You'll work closely with ELT members and budget holders to build robust financial models, set budgets, and produce termly forecasts that drive real impact.

 As a key player in our finance team, you'll:

• Lead the monthly management accounts and reporting process
• Provide strategic and technical financial advice to high-profile projects
• Ensure financial implications are understood and embedded in decision-making
• Influence and negotiate with senior colleagues to help us meet our financial goals

 We're looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Has trained at a top 15 accountancy firm or equivalent public body (e.g. NAO), or has strong experience in finance business partnering
• Can quickly get to grips with a complex environment and work independently
• Has experience in strategic finance and business planning
• Understands charity finance (SORP FRS 102) or has transferable IFRS/FRS102 knowledge and a willingness to learn

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your financial expertise will help shape the future for autistic children and young people.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Head of Operations & External Engagement

Blossom LGBT is recruiting a Head of Operations & External Engagement to lead our charity’s governance, finance, fundraising operations, and external engagement. This senior role is ideal for an experienced operations leader who wants to shape a fast‑growing LGBTQ+ charity and strengthen our long‑term impact.

You will work closely with the CEO and Trustees to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, compliantly, and sustainably with a focus on enabling high‑quality service delivery for LGBTQ+ young adults by our programmes team.

Who We Are

We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are. We envision a world where LGBTQIA+ young adults live free from discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage, thriving in inclusive communities where their potential is recognised, celebrated, and their rights are fully realised. Within our team, we value Inclusivity, Strength, Action, and Trust above all else. 

What You’ll Be Doing as our Head Of Operations & External Engagament

This is a standalone leadership role working directly with the CEO and Trustees. You will lead charity operations, support fundraising and income generation, and help shape a scalable operations function as the organisation grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance, finance, and compliance functions, including financial reporting, charity law compliance, audits, and risk management.
• Oversee internal systems, policies, workflows, and digital infrastructure, developing scalable processes for growth.
• Drive external engagement through digital marketing, communications, and in‑person outreach.
• Lead income generation operations across grants, trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.
• Manage bid pipelines, donor stewardship, and CRM/digital systems.
• Recruit, support, and manage volunteers to deliver core operational functions.

What It's Like Working for Blossom
As the Head Of Operations you'll join our small close-knit senior leadership team consisting o entrepreneurial-minded and passionate individuals dedicated to transforming the lives of our service users. You'll need to be prepared to get stuck in working for a very small charity with limited resource. At Blossom, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential - which is why, as standard, all team members receive:

• Flexible Working: Use up to 20 hours of your contracted week flexibly outside of our core hours. 
• Staff Discounts: Access unique discounts especailly for charity workers. 
• Apprenticeship Scheme: We offer degree level study to staff who wouldn't otherwise be able to access higher education. 
• IVF, Adoption & Transition leave: We know families don't always come in traditional shapes and sizes and that's why we offer enhanced leave for accessing the support you need. 
• Relaxed Dress Code: We encourage everyone to come to work in an appropriate way that affirms who they are and makes them feel comfortable. 

The successful candidate will need to have full right to work in the United Kingdom and pass a Criminal Background Check & referencing. 

Applications close 11:30pm on Friday 16th January.
We'll be proactively inviting candidates to join us for interviews between Friday 16th January and Friday 23rd January. 

About the role

The Housing Programme Senior Officer will lead the delivery of NZF’s Housing Partnerships Programme (HPP) pilot, supporting Muslims facing housing insecurity across the UK. This role combines programme coordination with frontline grant administration, ensuring housing support is delivered with care, efficiency and Sharia compliance.

You will manage housing partnerships, oversee reporting and budgets, and provide direct support to applicants. You’ll also help demonstrate the real impact of Zakat through a partnership-based housing support model.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of the HPP pilot and ensure milestones are met

• Assess applications and issue Zakat-compliant housing grants

• Provide empathetic, non-judgemental support to applicants

• Manage relationships with housing partners and local services

• Monitor programme data and contribute to reporting and evaluation

• Manage the pilot budget (c. £140k) and process partner invoices

• Ensure safeguarding, Sharia and data protection standards are upheld

About you

• Experience in programme coordination, casework or grants administration

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Comfortable working with partners and supporting people in need

• Able to manage budgets, reporting and compliance requirements

• Interest in housing, homelessness or poverty-related work

Why work with NZF?

• Flexible working

• Ethical pension

• Health cash plan (Medicash)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Days off for religious holidays

To apply: Access the full job pack and apply via our website

Our client brings joy and laughter to seriously ill children in NHS hospitals and hospices across the country. Through in-person and virtual visits and events, the Charity's entertainers; from magicians to musicians, artists, fairies and therapy dogs, enhance wellbeing and help young patients and their families cope with the pain and anxiety of serious illness and hospitalisation. Our client is looking for a Fundraising & Events Officer to join their growing, values-led team.

Fundraising & Events Officer

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

London (N5) - minimum of three days in the office (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)

£30,000

The Fundraising & Events Officer will help deliver a programme of successful fundraising and cultivation events, including the Charity's challenge events, annual golf day, comedy night, and dedicated industry dinners while providing excellent stewardship to supporters and partners. You'll also collaborate closely with the wider Fundraising Team to support various income streams, bringing creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to making each event as impactful as possible.

Reporting to the Corporate Partnership Manager, you will plan, organise and deliver events from conception through to evaluation. This will include managing event budgets, sourcing prizes, coordinating suppliers (including photographers and entertainers), liaising with invitees to maximise attendance, and working with the Head of Marketing to promote events across social media and event webpages. Alongside events delivery, you'll support corporate partnerships and volunteering, providing high-quality stewardship to corporate partners, attending and supporting corporate volunteering activity, and helping deliver Spread a Smile's volunteering programme during peak periods (particularly Christmas). You'll also assist with securing Gifts in Kind, especially seasonal or event-related items, and play an active role in supporting the organisation's culture and wider activities.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience of planning and executing successful events end-to-end, strong project management skills and attention to detail, and confidence juggling multiple deadlines. You'll be an excellent relationship-builder with strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging a wide range of stakeholders (donors, volunteers, staff, and suppliers). Most importantly, you'll enjoy working collaboratively as part of a small team, bringing great attention to detail and a passion for putting together great supporter experiences, alongside resilience and calm problem-solving when plans change.

How to Apply

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 Femke Vorstman 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.

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.