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As the Senior Safeguarding Administrator, you will play a vital role in providing administrative support to key stakeholders, including the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, from managing communications and meeting arrangements to ensuring the bishop's office's safeguarding processes align with published guidance.
You will act as a bridge between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding office, facilitating effective collaboration and information exchange. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of clear processes for clergy personal files and streamline the Permission to Officiate process, ensuring compliance with guidelines and robust local procedures.
The post is office-based and will involve working flexibly across two Leeds-based sites:
- Leeds Diocesan Office, Church House, 17-19 York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EX and
- Bishop of Leeds' Office, Hollin House, Weetwood Avenue, Leeds, LS16 5NG.
Both are easily accessible by public transport.
Interviews will take place in person on Monday 28 September at Hollin House, Weetwood Ave, in Leeds.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team, including email and letter communications, query management, and PTO/OPTO paperwork preparation.
- Ensure the bishop's office's safeguarding processes are robust and aligned with published guidance.
- Facilitate collaboration between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding office through regular meetings, communication, and direct work with both teams.
- Support the administrative review of clergy personal files and develop clear processes for their management.
- Streamline the Permission to Officiate process at a local level, adhering to published guidance and developing electronic and physical filing systems.
- Identify gaps and develop new processes locally, with the ability to elevate procedural suggestions to the safeguarding team.
- Manage a busy workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
- Handle confidential information in line with GDPR and local policies.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and traditional diversity within the Diocese's parishes.
- Maintain a flexible work approach and be willing to travel between sites as needed.
About You
- Excellent IT skills are essential, along with strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- The ability to innovate, initiate, and maintain effective administrative procedures is crucial.
- Experience in administrative roles and a relevant business administration qualification are required.
- Prior knowledge or experience in a safeguarding setting is desirable.
- Sensitivity to different cultures, traditions, and activities within the Diocese's parishes is essential.
- A flexible work approach and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team are key.
- The capacity to relate to a wide range of people and organizations is important.
- The ability to ensure personal and professional development is valued.
- Trustworthiness in managing sensitive data with discretion and integrity is a must.
- An empathetic understanding of the Church of England's faith and mission, as well as a commitment to reflecting Diocesan values, is essential.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



We have a vacancy for a Part-Time Secretary for Prison Chaplaincy to provide support and advocacy for Free Church prison chaplains across England & Wales.
You will support and advocate for Free Church prison chaplains serving across England and Wales, working closely with the Free Churches Faith/Belief Adviser to His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service [HMPPS] the Free Churches Steering Committee for Prison Chaplaincy, trustees and chaplains. This is a strategic, outward‑facing role combining pastoral support, endorsement of candidates, advocacy, and partnership building with denominations, HMPPS and ecumenical bodies.
The closing date is noon, Wednesday 30th September 2026, with interviews held on 22nd or 23rd October 2026 in London.
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IHP is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance & Resources Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability, administrative effectiveness and strong governance of our organisation. This is an rewarding opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about using their skills to play a key role in ensuring the organisation has the financial strength, governance and resources needed to achieve its mission.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, you will lead the day-to-day financial management of IHP, strengthen governance and management of resources and support effective organisational decision-making.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the Role
As Finance & Resources Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of IHP's financial operations, ensuring high standards of financial control, reporting and regulatory compliance.
You will oversee financial processes, budgeting, forecasting and resource management, while providing clear and insightful financial information to support strategic planning and organisational performance.
This role combines hands-on financial management with broader responsibilities for governance and organisational resource management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working collaboratively across teams.
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
About You
We are looking for an organised, analytical and collaborative individual with strong financial management experience and a commitment to supporting charitable work.
You will have:
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- An analytical, proactive and solution-focused outlook
- A commitment to handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- An approachable, supportive and collaborative nature
- A committment to IHP's Christian ethos, values and mission.
Why join IHP?
This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.
Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


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We're looking for a highly organised and relationship-focused Partnership Officer to join our Partnerships Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, coordinating complex activities and making a tangible difference to the lives of vulnerable communities around the world. You'll play a key role in helping life-saving medicines reach those who need them most.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
The Role
Partnerships are at the heart of IHP's work. As Partnership Officer, you'll help build and maintain productive relationships with both corporate and NGO partners, ensuring donated medicines and healthcare products move efficiently from offer through to delivery.
Working across the partnership lifecycle, you'll coordinate activities, manage information and support programmes that deliver real impact for people around the world.
This is a varied role that combines:
- Partnership and relationship management
- Project and programme coordination
- Product donation administration
- Data and CRM management
- Income generation support
- Cross-team collaboration
About You
You’ll be a highly organised and relationship-focused person with experience in a coordination, partnership, fundraising or operations role.
We’re looking for someone with:
Essential
✅ Experienced in coordination, partnerships, relationship management, fundraising, operations, or a similar role
✅ Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
✅ Confident and effective in both written and verbal communication
✅ Experienced in using CRM/database systems and Microsoft Office
✅ Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
✅ Proactive, with a solutions-focused approach
✅ Committed to supporting and upholding IHP's Christian ethos
Desirable
➕ Experience supporting fundraising, donor reporting or proposal development
➕ Knowledge of the healthcare, humanitarian, pharmaceutical or supply chain sectors
➕ Experience working across multiple stakeholders or cross-functional teams
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
Why join IHP?
This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.
Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


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The Executive Assistant is a senior member of the Lead Bishop's Office, working closely with the Lead Bishop and Chaplain to extend and enable the Bishop's ministry and leadership across the Diocese of York. The postholder will provide proactive, strategic and highly professional executive support, ensuring that the Bishop's time, priorities and resources are used effectively in support of the Diocese's mission and ministry.
The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted colleague, organiser, coordinator and facilitator, helping to respond efficiently to a high volume of correspondence and invitations, to ensure that the Bishop is well prepared for meetings, visits and key decisions, that actions are followed through effectively, and that those who engage with the Bishop's Office receive a welcoming, responsive and pastorally sensitive service.
The role requires sound judgement, initiative, discretion and resilience, together with the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and professional integrity. The ability to build positive relationships across the Diocese, the wider Church, civic life and local communities. The work is varied, demanding and often fast-moving. The successful postholder will bring a calm presence, excellent organisational skills, good humour and a commitment to supporting the flourishing of ministry and leadership in the Diocese of York.
Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 15 October 2026
Responsibilities
Executive Support to the Lead Bishop
- Provide high-level executive support to the Lead Bishop.
- Manage a complex and demanding flow of correspondence and diary, ensuring that responses, appointments and commitments align with the Bishop's priorities and strategic objectives.
- Exercise judgement in balancing competing demands on the Bishop's time and attention.
- Coordinate appointments, meetings, visits, engagements and public events.
- Organise travel, accommodation and associated logistics.
- Ensure the Bishop is fully briefed and appropriately prepared for meetings, visits, services and public engagements.
- Maintain oversight of actions requiring the Bishop's attention and ensure timely follow-up.
- Act as a gateway to the Bishop's Office, ensuring appropriate access while protecting time for priorities, reflection and decision-making.
- Lead on the Bishop's Office responsibilities as part of clergy appointment processes in the York Archdeaconry (as set out in the process document), working closely with the Archdeacon of York's Office and the Chaplain.
Coordination of the Bishop's Ministry
- Work closely with the Bishop and Chaplain to support the delivery of strategic priorities and objectives.
- Maintain awareness of forthcoming commitments, key developments and emerging opportunities across the Diocese, including a weekly diary meeting with the Bishop and chaplain, a quarterly look ahead and meetings with the Archdeacon's Office and the other Bishops' EAs for diary setting and coordination
- Assist in coordinating diocesan visits, consultations, celebrations, confirmations, services and events.
- Support the administration and coordination of the Ministerial Development Review (MDR) process within the Archdeaconry of York, working with relevant clergy, reviewers and diocesan staff to ensure reviews are arranged and completed in a timely manner.
- Support the implementation of initiatives led by the Bishop.
- Monitor progress against agreed actions and ensure appropriate follow-through.
- Help ensure that work streams involving the Bishop are effectively coordinated across diocesan structures and teams.
Correspondence and Communications
- Manage the Bishop's correspondence, emails and enquiries.
- Draft letters, emails, briefings, reports and other documentation on behalf of the Bishop.
- Ensure communications are timely, professional and pastorally sensitive.
- Deal appropriately with confidential, complex and sensitive matters.
- Maintain systems for tracking correspondence, decisions and actions.
- Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to gather information and draft responses as required.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clergy, lay leaders, diocesan colleagues and external partners.
- Act as a first point of contact for many individuals seeking to engage with the Bishop's Office.
- Liaise with churches, schools, charities, civic organisations, local authorities and national Church bodies as appropriate.
- Represent the Bishop's Office with professionalism, courtesy and hospitality.
- Support the Chaplain and Bishop in maintaining effective relationships across the Diocese and wider Church.
Meetings, Visits and Events
- Coordinate meetings, visits and events involving the Bishop.
- Prepare agendas, papers and supporting documentation.
- Arrange venues, hospitality, travel and practical logistics.
- Welcome visitors and guests to the Bishop's Office.
- Support significant diocesan occasions and civic engagements.
- Ensure that visitors experience a warm, efficient and professional welcome.
- Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of Archdeaconry of York events and initiatives, working closely with the Archdeacon's Personal Assistant and other colleagues as required.
Office Management, Finance, and Administration
- Contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Bishop's Office.
- Maintain accurate, secure and well-organised systems for records, information and correspondence.
- Support effective information management and record keeping.
- Administer and keep records of the day-to-day financial processes from the Local Account and other charitable trusts and grants in the name of the Bishop.
- Work with the Bishop and Chaplain to complete the budget process for the Local Account
- To fill in and submit Quarterly Returns to the Church Commissioners for the Local Account
- Identify and implement improvements to administrative systems and processes.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure resilience and continuity across the office.
- Provide mutual support and cover for the Archdeacon's Personal Assistant during periods of annual leave or absence, ensuring that time-sensitive matters are addressed promptly and continuity of service is maintained.
Safeguarding, Compliance and Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to creating and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture.
- Undertake safeguarding training appropriate to the role.
- Ensure compliance with diocesan policies and procedures.
- Handle personal and sensitive information in accordance with data protection legislation.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and professional integrity.
- Comply with all relevant governance, financial and information management requirements.
General Expectations
The Executive Assistant will:
- Be a proactive, supportive and trusted presence within the Bishop's Office.
- Contribute positively to the life and culture of the team.
- Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing priorities and demands.
- Exercise sound judgement and initiative.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Diocese.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably consistent with the nature and seniority of the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
- Experience of providing executive or senior administrative support to a senior leader.
- Experience of managing complex diaries and competing priorities.
- Experience of organising meetings, events and visits involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience of drafting correspondence, briefings, reports and other professional documentation.
Knowledge and Skills
- Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills, working at pace and sometimes under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to anticipate needs and work proactively.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to manage multiple demands while remaining calm under pressure.
- Strong administrative and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable and service-oriented.
- Emotionally intelligent and pastorally sensitive.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Resilient and able to thrive in a demanding environment.
- Collaborative and committed to team working.
- Able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
- Good-humoured, positive and solutions-focused.
- In sympathy with the mission, ministry and values of the Church of England.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting a senior church, charity, public sector or civic leader.
- Knowledge of the structures and governance of the Church of England.
- Experience of project coordination or programme support.
- Experience of budget monitoring and financial administration.
- Experience of preparing briefing materials for senior leaders.
- Understanding of the Diocese of York and its context.
- Experience of working within a faith-based or values-led organisation.
Closing date for application is 04 October, 23:55
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham has a vision of bringing God's Living Hope to the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage. A key aspect of that vision is the articulation of seven Areas of Focus that healthy churches attend to: Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Enhancing Diversity, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity and Nurturing Prayer.
Working closely with the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, this is an opportunity to join the Bishop's Office team, working with and for the bishop across the diocese in service of the Church's mission.
Day to day, the Chaplain works closely with others to support the Bishop's public ministry, with key accountabilities for liturgical, pastoral and ministry support, as well as liaising with the Safeguarding Team and Registrar, and overseeing episcopal administration. The role also focuses on supporting the bishop's ministry in the areas of inspiring worship and nurturing prayer.
We are looking for someone who brings theological wisdom, pastoral sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgement, alongside the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload, helping to sustain the Bishop's ministry in both strategic and personal ways. This role would suit someone who is prayerful, collaborative, and adaptable, and who is equally at ease supporting worship and ministry, working with senior colleagues in sensitive and sometimes complex matters. It offers an opportunity to combine spiritual maturity with practical leadership, with the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance.
Responsibilities
Liturgical, Pastoral and Ministry Support (30%)
Oversee planning for key services across the diocese, including confirmations and institutions, maintain digital resources for churches and support the Bishop at these services as needed.
On the Bishop's behalf, consult and advise Cathedral, incumbents and churchwardens on the planning and delivery of any service in which the Bishop plays a part, ensuring Orders of Service are signed off and accessible to the Bishop as appropriate.
Discern the next season of support for 'Nurturing Prayer' at both diocesan and parish level, work in collaboration with the Discipleship & Ministry team to develop a strategic approach. As required, lead on the planning and delivery of activity.
Support the worship and prayer life of key gatherings; such as Bishop's Council and Diocesan Synod, as well as other diocesan events.
Assist the bishop in his teaching ministry as needed, research matters, attend key leadership training days, and support and contribute to the programme as appropriate.
Take opportunities to lead and preach at services or teaching events at the invitation of parishes across the diocese.
Advise on and provide bespoke prayers and liturgies, faithful to the Anglican tradition, for a variety of civic and ecclesiastical occasions.
In collaboration with Bishop's Ecumenical Advisor and Churches Together Nottinghamshire (CTN) fulfil the role of Diocesan Ecumenical Officer (DEO)
Safeguarding & Episcopal administration (35%)
In conjunction with the Registry, advise on and ensure that clergy licences and Permissions to Officiate are administered in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with all requirements for Safer Recruitment and House of Bishops' policies.
Ensure the Bishop's Office support parishes in their compliance with all legal requirements including in relation to the suspension of benefices and pastoral reorganisation, service provision and building usage.
Oversee administration for C4 applications, the Overseas Clergy Measure and Eucharistic Assistants.
Support the administration of the Clergy Discipline Measure and complaint and grievance procedures relating to clergy.
Be the first point of contact in the Bishop's Office for safeguarding matters; liaise with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer; and attend diocesan and national safeguarding planning group meetings on behalf of the bishop, where appropriate. Represent the diocesan bishop at the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Board (DSAP).
Work with the Bishop's Office team to ensure the effective management of clergy files and processes, in line with the 2021 Clergy Files Policy Guidance, GDPR, and clergy appointments, including the accurate maintenance of the National Clergy Register.
Work with the Bishop and Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in circulating key communications, including Pastoral Letters and Ad Clerum. Also ensure that existing Ad Clera are updated to reflect latest House of Bishops' practice guidance and policies.
Respond to 'Bishop to Bishop' enquiries and Current Clergy Status Letters (CCSL) to provide reference requests as required.
Oversees the work of the Senior Administrator in in managing effective administration of processes and use of data in relation to Ministers and Church Officers.
Collective working (20%)
Work closely with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in making recommendations and proposals to the Bishop on the effective management of key issues, which may arise.
Work with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects and the wider diocesan team to support communication of the bishop's ministry and missional priorities through diocesan communication channels and other public or parliamentary channels.
Play an active role in the life of the Bishop Office team, working in collaboration with Advisory roles and as part of strategic projects as required.
Help foster good communication and support between the diocese, the Bishop's staff and the Cathedral staff.
Assist the Bishop and his wife in their personal ministry and mission, including significant hospitality events, leadership training or evangelistic outreach.
Healthy cultures (15%)
Attend to the spirituality and prayer that underpin the work of the Bishop's Core Team in sustaining momentum during a season of considerable growth and change.
Be someone to whom the Bishop can turn and speak in confidence.
Assist with the theological and pastoral dimensions of the Bishop's ministry, ensuring that pastoral concerns are redirected and followed up appropriately.
Help protect the Bishop from the pressures of the present moment, guard his humanity, and ensure faithfulness to the wider vision of his ministry.
The Chaplain will be expected to be a regular worshipper in a local congregation.
Person Specification
Ordained priest in the Church of England, with several years' experience in a post-ordination role.
Some experience of working with Archdeacons, Area Deans and Parish oversight and governance.
Some knowledge of Church of England's processes and procedures in relation to Clergy management and episcopal administration.
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, safeguarding leadership and Clergy Discipline Measure in order to support the Bishop.
Theologically alert to situations that might arise, and able to prepare responses that reflect this.
Aligned with the Bishop's priorities in order to support his ministry effectively, demonstrating this through all aspects of the role.
A prayerful person, calm and effective in stressful and pressured situations.
Enjoys collective working, providing leadership and support as required.
Emotionally intelligent, able to respond to diverse situations with understanding and appreciation of those involved.
Committed to the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance, with theological, teaching and pastoral interests.
Willing and able to work flexibly, recognising that Church life does not fit normal office hours. You can expect to work some evenings and weekends, and to attend and participate in meetings and events.
Creative skills in liturgy to lead diverse forms of worship.
A commitment to growing disciples, evangelism and supporting church growth.
Ability to nurture rhythms of prayer and worship for themselves and others.
Digitally literate; a confident user of the Microsoft suite, databases and other applications.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to represent the Bishop and provide pastoral support on his behalf.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload.
Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 8 October 2026
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Communications Officer to help raise the profile of International Health Partners and showcase the life-changing impact of our work around the world. Working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will lead the development of compelling communications, build strong partnership stories and support the growth of an organisation dedicated to improving access to essential medicines for vulnerable communities.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional who thrives on storytelling, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. You'll collaborate across IHP to identify and develop powerful stories, create engaging content across multiple channels and lead communications activity that supports organisational priorities and partnership growth.
From developing partnership campaigns and impact stories to creating digital content and communications materials, you will help increase awareness of IHP's work, demonstrate the value of our partnerships and support our mission of improving access to essential medicines worldwide.
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications expertise with creativity, initiative and strong relationship-building skills.
You will have:
✅ Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills
✅ Experience developing communications for different audiences and channels
✅ Strong project management and organisational skills
✅ The ability to influence and advise stakeholders with confidence
✅ A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality content
✅ A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
✅ Experience evaluating communications activity and using insight to improve performance
Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit or purpose driven-organisation is desirable.
Why join IHP?
This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.
Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


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We're looking for an organised and creative Content Coordinator to join our Communications team and help bring IHP's work, impact and stories to life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, managing digital communications and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll help ensure our communications are engaging, consistent and effectively showcase the impact of our work.
Working closely with the Communications Manager and Senior Communications Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering day-to-day communications activity across IHP's channels.
You'll be responsible for:
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Creating and scheduling engaging social media content
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Helping to tell the stories of the people and communities we support
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Managing and maintaining digital content and image libraries
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Supporting communications campaigns and partnership activities
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Maintaining content calendars, records and communications systems
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Identifying opportunities to improve audience engagement and content effectiveness
About you
We're looking for someone who has experience creating content for social media and digital channels, understands how to create content that engages different audiences across social media platforms, and is comfortable using analytics or communications data to understand what is working. Experience managing digital content, images or other communications assets would also be valuable.
You will be:
✅ Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
✅ Confident and engaging in both written and verbal communication
✅ Comfortable planning and scheduling regular content
✅ Able to work independently and use initiative
✅ Collaborative and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills
✅ Confident maintaining accurate records and systems
✅ Passionate about finding practical ways to improve processes and ways of working
Experience in a small charity, not-for-profit or other purpose-driven organisation would be desirable, as would an interest in using communications to demonstrate organisational impact.
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
Why join IHP?
This is more than a communications role. Every piece of content you create will help raise awareness of our work, strengthen partnerships and support our mission to improve access to essential medicines worldwide.
You'll join a supportive, values-driven organisation where your contribution will have a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable communities across the globe.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Employee Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


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We’re looking for a Christian who is passionate about defeating leprosy and transforming lives. If you want to use your skills to build God’s kingdom here on earth, we’d love to hear from you!
We looking for an experienced story teller, from either a marketing, fundraising or communications setting, able to land messages powerfully both in print and digitally. You will raise funds and awareness of our work for people affected leprosy, by developing and marketing our Gifts for Life product range. In addition, you will support the development of own brand products for the Christian gift market, including Christian books, Christian greeting cards and products that reference bible verses.
Today, one person is diagnosed with leprosy every three minutes. It is a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. The physical effects of the disease are brutal, but the social effects are even worse. Severe stigma means that people can be thrown out of their families and communities. Rejected and isolated, they are left with no opportunities and no hope. This is not how God wants people affected by leprosy to live. Our work aims to restore life in all its fullness.
The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with 152 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. We work in thirty countries.
The Leprosy Mission Shop is 100% owned by The Leprosy Mission International. It exists as a marketing tool for TLM in the UK, raising funds and awareness by selling a range of products through its mail order catalogue and website. TLM Shop is a Christian business, serving people of all faiths and none. There is an occupational requirement for the Copywriter and Product Manager to be a committed Christian as you will be producing Chrisitan communications and developing Christian own brand products for the Christian gift market.
TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We arecommitted to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week.
Location: Peterborough based with hybrid option.
If this sounds like you, please visit our website where you will find our application form.
Please send your completed form along with your CV and a covering letter outlining how your previous experience, knowledge and skills equip you to meet the requirements of this post.
Closing date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Preliminary interviews (via Teams): Date to be agreed.
In-person interviews (Peterborough Office): Monday, 12 October 2026.
UK Registered Charity No: 1076356.
At Stewardship, we are passionate about equipping the Church and Christian charities with the financial tools and guidance they need to thrive. Our specialist services support a wide range of organisations, from small local churches to larger Christian charities, with annual incomes ranging from £25,000 to £1,000,000.
Stewardship is looking for an Accounts Examiner to join our growing Accounts Examination Team, helping clients prepare and review receipts and payments accounts, identify key financial and regulatory matters, and offer practical, thoughtful support that strengthens good financial stewardship.
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your finance skills in a mission-focused Christian charity, supporting a wide range of churches and charities across the UK. You will be highly organised, confident working with financial records and systems, able to communicate clearly, and committed to deadlines and excellent service.
This is full-time role of 35 hours per week, but part-time working would also be considered (minimum of 21 hours per week)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Undertake and oversee the preparation of year end ‘Receipts & Payments’ accounts for our client charities with income up to £500k.
- Undertake, or review, independent examinations of charity ‘Receipts & Payments’ accounts.
- Provide fee quotes to clients and monitor job costs against this budget. Provide explanations for variances from budgeted fees and negotiate additional fees if required.
- Review the information we receive to identify any significant financial and regulatory issues that need to be brought to attention of our client charities.
- Working collaboratively with a team of experienced accountants who share a passion for church and charity finance.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of our services and resources.
- Provide ad hoc advice to client charities on a whole range of technical issues (which may include advice on bookkeeping, accounting issues and arrangements, internal controls, gift aid, taxation and regulatory compliance) where appropriate
What We’re Looking For
- Bookkeeping experience
- Experience of / a desire to be involved in Christian finance, working with church/charity finance teams, treasurers & trustees.
- Excellent communication skills and a heart for serving Christian organisations.
- Experience working with or within churches or Christian charities is highly desirable.
- A practising Christian, in line with the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, who is committed to Stewardship’s Christian ethos.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



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About Spear
Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life.
Please see the 'Work with us’ pack for more information.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, proactive and relationship-driven individual who excels at securing strategic, long-term corporate partnerships that drive the growth and impact of Spear. Joining our dynamic and growing Corporate Partnerships team, you will play a key role in developing and stewarding high-value partnerships that generate significant income and enable Spear to reach more young people facing barriers to employment.
This role is ideal for someone with strong business development and relationship management skills, who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on to generate income, develop compelling partnership opportunities and build lasting relationships with corporate supporters.
Key Information
- Salary: from £38,000, with considerable flex depending on experience
- Full-Time permanent role (4 days per week considered)
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays, increasing with long service. Please see our 'Work with us' pack for details of our other great benefits.
- Closing Date: 9aqm on Monday 14th September, though we interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate
For more information please read through our Job Specification.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about Spear's values and mission, with a desire to engage and inspire corporate partners to support young people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
- Significant senior-level experience in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships.
- Proven ability to raise funds, develop business partnerships or drive sales. Excellent client management using CRM tools such as Salesforce are desirable.
- An excellent communicator with strong relational skills and the confidence and ability to develop a rapport with and positively influence a variety of people from diverse backgrounds in the corporate space.
- Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to produce compelling proposals for a professional, corporate audience.
- Demonstration of leadership capabilities; proactive, responsive and a self-starter. Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines.
- Strong numerical, reporting and organizational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate and effective processes and structures.
- Line Management experience desirable but not essential.
Faith Expressions
Spear is a Christian charity, working in a range of settings, in partnership with people from all faiths and none. Although the Spear programme itself has no faith element, Our Christian faith underpins everything we do; it motivates and sustains us and is core to our mission. Prayer and worship are embedded into our daily working practises, and all staff are required to lead a team prayer meeting from time to time. As such, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for our team to be practising Christians – our team share a belief in a triune God and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Theos is a Christian think tank which seeks a world in which Christian ideas about human flourishing are drawn upon to answer some of the world’s biggest challenges. We stimulate debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.
We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-orientated individual to oversee the effective running of Theos' supporter relations programme and support the growth of our fundraising from individual donors. In this role, you will manage key donor relationships, co-ordinate mailings and plan supporter events. You will work closely with our Communications team to develop and implement creative strategies that inspire generous support through digital and social media channels. Your responsibilities will also include developing a new legacy fundraising stream and ensuring all supporter data is managed in compliance with data protection legislation.
With hands-on experience in charity fundraising and CRM database management, you will track and report financial performance against fundraising targets, collaborating with our Philanthropy and Fundraising teams to maximise giving opportunities. Your excellent communication and organisational skills will enable you to prepare compelling cases for support and build strong, lasting relationships with donors.
If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position. For the purposes of your cover letter, we ask that you do not use AI-generated content. We would like to hear your own thoughts, experiences and motivations in your own words.
Theos is part of Bible Society and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.
Closing date: 7 September 2026
Interview date: 24 September 2026 (1st round online) and 1 October 2026 (2nd round in London)
We believe the Bible is God's gift to the world. We want everyone to discover its message for themselves.


At CAP, we celebrate diversity and strive to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority/UK Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our wider workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual can thrive and feel they belong
Everything we do is rooted in our values. First and foremost, we are Christ-centred. The work that we do is guided by faith and the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and God’s love.
We are bold in fearlessly putting that faith into action to help others and challenge injustice, while also seeking to be compassionate in the way that we want to understand others and offer them meaningful care. We are collaborative in our approach, making time to learn from others and work together to take on UK poverty. And finally, we prioritise being joyful in the face of challenges, because our faith gives us confidence that change is truly possible.
Please note that initially this role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to become a permanent role. It is a full time role, however we would consider part time for the right candidate (minimum three days per week). This is a hybrid role, with flexibility around how this can be worked to be discussed at interview. Travel will be required to centres across the UK with expenses covered. Salary range is £39,900 to £42,000 depending on experience.
Skilled Worker Visa
From 22 July 2025, the Government increased the salary threshold and skills level for Skilled Worker visas. If you are applying for a Skilled Worker Visa for the first time, this role does not meet the current eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the immigration rules.
The Department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since before 22 July 2025. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks, and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.
If you are applying for this role and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship or the transitional provisions, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
The Department will continue to comply with the UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and the Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.
Job Description
Context
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and Community Money Advice (CMA) are long established, well respected and influential charities, operating in a complex landscape where the needs of the extremely vulnerable are growing. Our commitment to unwavering integrity is a witness to our Christ-centred mission, and as we serve those who others can’t or won’t, our adherence to government regulation and industry best practice is not just a legal obligation, it is a fundamental act of stewardship and protection for our clients and the thousands of partner churches who carry our brand(s).
Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Compliance this role is a strategic partner in ensuring the integration of CAP and CMA into the CAP Group is successful. You will ensure that the CAP Group remains "within risk appetite" by transforming compliance into a strategic strength and helping CAP and CMA adopt industry best practice and maintain strong regulatory approval of our services.
Your focus will be three-fold:
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Resilience: You will safeguard our future by leading a specialist regulatory and compliance project, evaluating the current compliance of the CMA debt advice models against FCA requirements. From this you will create an action plan to ensure we remain within risk appetite and lead any change initiatives required to fulfil this.
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Agile & Lean: You will work to reduce the regulatory burden on our 300+ staff and 1300+ mission field workers, ensuring our processes are clear, lean by design and supportive of our relational, face-to-face models.
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Quality as Mission: Ensuring that quality marks and industry good practice are seen not as ends in themselves, but as the "safety net" that allows our 1,000 partner churches to provide "transformative, face-to-face support" with total peace of mind.
Passion
- Is passionate about our services standing out in the industry as being of the highest quality.
Personality
- Enjoys research and learning and then sharing this with others. Loves to take complex ideas and formulate practical solutions. Loves detail but can see the big picture and loves to have fun whilst doing it. Appreciates consistency but loves new ideas and solutions. Is comfortable with anything from data to legal information and enjoys producing reports and briefing papers. Has excellent administrative skills and works confidently with senior management.
Reporting To: Head of Compliance
Direct Reports: None
Responsibilities
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To lead and manage a project that strengthens our group debt advice compliance;
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Deep dive research to identify current compliance with FCA rules and guidance (predominantly focussed on the CMA model)
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Create a GAP analysis to highlight any differences that exist, with recommended actions to resolve these
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Ensure all are within our accepted risk appetite
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Advise the compliance team, exec and board appropriately
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To formulate and oversee any agreed actions resulting from the report;
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To stay up to date with any new regulation, policies & procedures, and relevant legislation within the industry;
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Working collaboratively with other stakeholders within the organisation to formulate or adapt our policies & procedures for debt counselling to ensure we maintain good outcomes for clients and remain compliant;
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Work with the Senior Compliance Manager to ensure we have a comprehensive and effective compliance monitoring program across all our debt advice services;
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To help ensure the organisations understand and meet all best practice requirements in order to maintain MaPS/AQS accreditation and FCA Authorisation;
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Any other projects from time to time that may be appropriate;
Measurable Outputs
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Providing timely and accurate advice to CMA on any gaps in their compliance framework and working with them to resolve these, ensuring industry standards are met and FCA authorisation and MaPS Quality Framework accreditation are maintained.
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Quarterly compliance project updates produced for the board;
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Projects finished according to agreed time;
Culture
Working at CAP is more than a job; it’s a commitment to a community and movement. We believe that a healthy culture is the fuel for our mission. This means we prioritise 'spiritual rhythms' in our week—including dedicated time for morning prayer, worship, and team huddles. We are a 'joy-filled' office, which means we celebrate every win, from a client becoming debt-free to a colleague’s personal milestone. We expect our team to be 'all in'—not just in their tasks, but in contributing to a supportive, laughter-filled, and prayerful environment.
CAP is a mission-driven, fast-paced, and deeply relational environment. You will find a culture that prioritises:
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Spiritual Rhythms: We start our days with prayer and worship, staying connected to our 'Why.'
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Celebration: We are 'Debt-Free' obsessed. We ring bells, share stories, and celebrate transformation.
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Collaborative Bravery: We tackle big problems (like UK poverty) by working across teams and daring to try new things.
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Inclusive Belonging: We want you to bring your whole self to work, knowing you are valued for who God made you to be.
Skills required
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Positive mindset;
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Able to hold a good balance between detail and the ‘big picture’;
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Understanding of relevant government regulation and being able to clearly advise on these issues;
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Mature approach to senior level teamwork, with a positive attitude towards collaborative working;
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A passion for excellence in all areas of work;
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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Ability to project manage and meet deadlines;
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Excellent problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills;
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Confident decision maker;
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Ability to work using own initiative;
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Ability to work well under pressure;
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Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
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Friendly and approachable;
Experience:
Essential
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Experience of debt advice, and a good understanding of FCA regulation within that sector; (min 2 years)
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Experience of CAP/CMA debt advice procedures (or within a similar organisation); (min 2 years)
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Experience of project management; (min 2 years)
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Experience of report-writing and/or drafting professional documents; (min 2 years)
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Experience of working as part of a team; (min 2 years)
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Experience of having to work using your own initiative; (min 2 years)
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Experience of having to meet deadlines or targets; (min 2 years)
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Experienced user of Microsoft Word and Excel and Google docs/sheets; (min 2 years)
Desirable
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Expertise in the detail of FCA regulations relating to debt advice (e.g. CONC 8, SYSC, PRIN, DISP), and maintaining compliance monitoring procedures / regulatory business plan.
Christian Commitment
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The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty’s Statement of Faith
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Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of one's own personal faith and in line with CAP’s Statement of Faith.
All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes:
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A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered.
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Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns.
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Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.
Other Responsibilities
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Being willing to pray with each other and fully engaged with our Christ-centred culture.
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Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer programme and other fundraising initiatives.
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Attending annual CAP staff conferences and team revive days.
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Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales.
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This role falls within the scope of the FCA’s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules.
The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Educational requirements
Essential
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A good level of general education including GCSE or O’level Maths and English.
Desirable
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Degree level education or equivalent experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Barnabas with Christ's Chapel is a large, thriving, inclusive parish at the heart of Dulwich Village. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team in a central role that is key to the continued flourishing of our busy parish. This is a reconfigured and expanded role where you would have the opportunity to make a real difference to how we work together and implement our vision and mission priorities. In return we would offer you warm, collegiate, and engaged colleagues, both staff and volunteers.
This role is ideal for you if you a hands-on, collaborative, relational, and mission driven Christian professional who can balance operational excellence with a heart for people and community. As Operations Manager you will oversee the parish’s resources: people, buildings, IT, and finances, developing systems and structures that are effective, flexible, and culturally responsive.
PURPOSE:
● To work collaboratively with the Vicar, Wardens, PCC (church council), staff and congregation, supporting St Barnabas with Christ’s Chapel as we live out our vision and implement our Mission Action Plan (MAP).
● To help nurture a staff and volunteer culture rooted in mutual respect, honest communication and shared responsibility, supporting healthy rhythms of work and life.
● To be responsible for the management of the parish’s resources of people, buildings, IT, and finances. Developing effective, efficient, and flexible administrative processes, and robust and appropriate structures for leadership, management, and governance (including statutory compliance).
As a leadership role within a Church of England parish, there is an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a Christian and enthusiastic about the vision and values of St Barnabas with Christ’s Chapel.
Full details of the role, benefits and the person specification for this exciting role can be found in the attached job pack.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Hello, we will assess your application against the criteria in our person specification, which is found in the attached job pack. Please tell us in your covering letter how you meet the requirements under each of the six headings. The more criteria you can show us that you meet, the stronger your application. But do not be put off from applying because you do not think you meet all of them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Support all areas of HR administration and people processes under the direction of the outsourced HR Consultant and Director of Finance & Resources.
- Ensure HR records, systems and processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially.
- Coordinate staff training, maintain accurate training records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive staff experience by supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, including governance activities, trustee administration, office management and organisational projects.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the smooth and effective running of IHP's central support function.
Essential skills and experience
- Experience working in an HR administration role, or in an administrative role with significant HR responsibilities.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or other employee lifecycle activities.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Personal attributes:
- Empathetic, approachable, and discreet
- Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
- Solutions-focused with a hands on, flexible approach
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, development and good HR practice
- Excellent judgement
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and values
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a meaningful mission with a strong values driven organisation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.