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Lincoln Cathedral is seeking an experienced HR BP to provide strategic/operational HR support across a unique and purpose-led organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and managers, supporting employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development and the delivery of a refreshed People Strategy. You will play a key role in strengthening culture, inclusion and wellbeing, while ensuring HR practice is fair, compliant and values-led.

You will be an experienced HR generalist or Business Partner (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent) with strong knowledge of UK employment law, confidence in coaching managers, and experience of supporting change. Experience in a charity, church or heritage setting is desirable.

St. Bride Foundation is partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a Part-Time Finance Manager (21 or 28 hours a week) on a permanent basis. Established in 1891 with a clear social and cultural purpose, St Bride Foundation is one of London’s hidden gems.

We are looking for a highly competent Part-Time Finance Manager to join our team who displays a passion for St Bride Foundation. Responsible for producing financial and management accounts and reports. Also providing effective and efficient financial and administration support to the Board of Trustees, Foundation Manager and Heads of Departments. 

The key responsibilities of the Finance Manager include:

• Manage the Annual Report process and prepare statutory accounts for St Bride Foundation Trust Ltd, St Bride Foundation and Bridewell Centre Limited.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reports, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
• Prepare month end journals and maintain robust supporting documentation.
• Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets.
• Manage the accounting system, including oversight of sales and purchase ledgers, cash book, bank reconciliations and debt collection.
• Lead the migration from Sage Line 50 to Xero, due for completion by March 2026.
• Manage payroll processing, RTI submissions and pension administration.
• Manage relationships with HMRC, prepare VAT returns and ensure VAT and Corporation Tax submissions are accurate and on time.
• Prepare the annual budget and work closely with budget holders to ensure forecasts are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, manage working capital and produce periodic income and expenditure forecasts.
• Liaise with investment managers, reconciling income and ensuring appropriate information is received for financial reporting.
• Prepare financial papers for the Board and Finance Committee, including financial analysis and commentary.
• Maintain and update the Risk Register, working with senior stakeholders to identify and manage financial risks.

About St. Bride Foundation:

Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building just off Fleet Street, the Foundation was originally created to serve the print and publishing trades. Today, it continues to thrive as a centre for print, design and the creative arts, welcoming new generations of designers, printmakers, typographers and researchers through its events, workshops and collections.

At its heart are our internationally renowned collections on printing, typography, graphic design and publishing. Alongside thousands of books and printing-related periodicals, the library holds one of the world’s most important collections of type specimens, as well as historic presses, punches, and matrices. Researchers, students and practitioners continue to draw inspiration from its unparalleled holdings.

The Bridewell Theatre, an intimate venue within the building, stages a lively year-round programme of drama, music, comedy and festivals, while the Bridewell Bar (once the laundry) provides a relaxed social space.

Through its blend of heritage, learning and performance, the St Bride Foundation remains a hub for London’s creative and cultural life—connecting past and present, tradition and innovation.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a background in, or strong passion for, the not-for-profit sector and a keen desire to give back to the local community in a fantastic organisation
• Be an experienced Accountant with an understanding of financial and management accounts
• Have great communication skills and have the ability to translate complex financial reports to non-financial stakeholders
• Ideally have experience with line management, however candidates eager to develop in this area will be considered
• Be willing to gain a knowledge of, or have experience of, fundraising and restricted funds

This opportunity is being offered on a hybrid basis with the expectation you can visit their Central London based office 50% of the time.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

We're looking for two kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Southwark. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Gateway Mental Health is a 24 hour male only high and medium support accommodation service. Gateway is home for 28 customers from Lambeth and Southwark.

Support workers are vital members of the team as they provide support to customers helping them to develop the life-skills they require to move on to less supported accommodations or even independent living.
Support workers will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices, and achieve their goals
Support Workers will have a caseload of customers, for which they are responsible, and are expected to support all customers while on shift, with any immediate support needs and appointments.
Shifts are - 8-4pm 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday and double or 8am-3pm/3pm-10pm Saturday and Sunday. This includes bank holidays

What you'll do:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere.
* Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals.
* Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'.
* Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making;
* Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions;
* Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
* Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers;
* Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service.
* Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
* Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
* Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts.
* Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
* Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
* Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for the full job description.

Research Initiatives Manager
£45,864 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
12-month Fixed Term Contract

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a proactive and collaborative Research Initiatives Manager to lead a portfolio of projects that strengthen research capacity and capability across the paediatric workforce. Based in the Research and Evidence team and reporting to the Head of Research and Evidence, you will play a central role in enabling paediatricians to undertake academic research and embed research skills in everyday practice.

A key aspect of the role will be leading the RCPCH Genomics Programme, developing and delivering resources and activities that prepare our membership for the era of genomics medicine. You’ll work closely with senior clinicians, academic partners, and internal stakeholders to design, deliver and communicate high-quality initiatives that have measurable impact.

Sitting at the heart of RCPCH’s research ambitions, this role blends strategic leadership with hands-on project delivery. You’ll manage relationships across the College and wider sector, steward research funding effectively, and act as an operational lead for relevant Committees and working groups.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading delivery of research initiatives such as awards, events and programmes that build capacity and capability among paediatricians.
• Providing senior project leadership to embed academic skills into the paediatric workforce and enable clinical academic research.
• Managing research funding and overseeing project delivery, ensuring financial accountability, strategic alignment and timely achievement of objectives.
• Designing and delivering genomics-focused resources and activities, including eLearning, webinars and symposia, to support preparedness for genomics medicine.
• Acting as operational lead for relevant Committees/working groups, ensuring governance compliance and reporting on progress, risks and issues to Project Boards.
• Collaborating internally and externally to develop education and training resources for paediatricians.
• Building external relationships and representing RCPCH on working groups/committees; attending conferences and sector events.
• Partnering with communications colleagues to create and implement plans and assets that raise awareness of RCPCH research initiatives.
• Line managing two direct reports, coaching and supporting their development.

Essential skills and experience:

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience with a research, health science, life sciences or genetics/genomics component.
• Proven understanding of the national funding landscape and infrastructure for clinical research.
• Experience producing high-quality written reports, documentation and promotional materials for varied audiences.
• Strong track record of collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams and programmes.
• Ability to manage competing demands while maintaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to handle confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders on complex issues.
• Programme and project management skills; comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership.
• Ability to deliver multiple objectives to high standards within short timeframes and meet multiple deadlines.
• Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to standard procedures.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of research methodology, including data analysis.
• Experience in the organisation of workshops and events (e.g. conferences, webinars).
• Understanding of the genomic medicine landscape. 

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. 

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 25 January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Harris Hill is thrilled to partner with Christian Aid, to hire their new Web Optimisation Manager, to work in either London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Warrington. You will play a key role in understanding user behaviour and improving performance across our digital ecosystem. You will lead insight-driven optimisation of user journeys, enhancing conversion rates, user experience and platform effectiveness in support of their fundraising and advocacy goals.

By combining strong SEO leadership, CRO and UX expertise, and advanced analytics, you will identify performance issues, diagnose barriers to engagement, and deliver measurable improvements — always putting users first and aligning with Christian Aid’s values.

The Web Optimisation Manager is a strategic, user-focused digital optimisation specialist with strong experience in SEO, CRO and UX on large or complex websites. You are confident using data and insight to diagnose issues, test improvements and demonstrate impact — particularly in fundraising or purpose-led environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement technical SEO, AEO, and site architecture strategies to improve platform health and attract relevant traffic.
• Deliver key technical SEO projects (crawlability, indexation, schema, site performance), alongside audits, keyword and competitor research, and backlink analysis.
• Lead tag management, server-side tagging and customer data platform integration to ensure accurate tracking.
• Review and optimise user journeys, UX and CRO, identifying conversion barriers and using behavioural insights, A/B testing and technical improvements to maximise impact.
• Line manage and support a Digital Performance Advisor, fostering a high-performing, insight-led team

Essential experience and skills

• Strong experience in technical SEO, CRO and UX, with a proven track record of improving user journeys and conversion
• Highly proficient in Google Analytics 4, SEMrush (or equivalent), Google Tag Manager, Hotjar or Contentsquare, Power BI and Looker Studio
• Experience developing and delivering CRO strategies, including A/B and multivariate testing
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms such as Drupal, with basic HTML and CSS understanding
• Confident people manager with experience leading and coaching specialists

At interview, you’ll be asked to discuss a real example of improving user experience on a large or complex website — including how you diagnosed issues, the actions you took, and the measurable results achieved.

• Salary and location- £48,937 in London (Waterloo). £44,056 in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington.
• Hybrid working- 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.
• Full-time, permanent.
• Snapshot of their benefits- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Career break after 2 years of service.

Firm closing date- 9am Wednesday 21^st January. However, please apply today, to start the conversation and have time to work on a tailored application.

• 1^st interviews, online 27^th, 28^th, 29^th January
• 2^nd interviews, in person, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th February.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are looking for a qualified Chef to join our dedicated care home team where your culinary skills will help enhance the wellbeing of our residents. You’ll be responsible for preparing, producing and delivering delicious, nutritious and beautifully presented dishes.

This is a casual position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.  

Pay: £13.14 to £13.76 per hour.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Key responsibilities of the role:

- Work with the Head Chef to deliver the catering services within the care home
- Prepare food for residents according to nutrition, hydration, and dietary guidelines
- Maintain a high standard of food provision and service to the residents, staff and visitors
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Ensure all health and safety records and monitoring adhere to statutory requirements

As a Chef, you will have a City & Guilds 706 (1&2) Food Preparation or equivalent and an intermediary food hygiene certificate.

In addition, you will have excellent communication skills. Previous experience of maintaining standards within a catering department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act and good IT skills are essential, as well as experience working in a care home or similar setting.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Head of Learning & Development - Stanmore (Hybrid)

Salary: £58,000 to £65,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Broadway House, Stanmore – Hybrid working

Closing Date: 15th Jan, 2026; at 0800

Interviews: 27th Jan, 2026

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Head of Learning & Development to lead Norwood’s learning strategy, with a sharp focus on compliance, capability building, and culture.

You’ll be responsible for embedding a robust, organisation-wide approach to mandatory and statutory training, ensuring Norwood is fully compliant with CQC standards, while also championing a values-led culture of learning and professional development.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a confident L&D leader who can turn ambition into action.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK.  We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day.  You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Your Day-to-Day

As Head of L&D, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of Norwood’s learning strategy
• Oversee the rollout and monitoring of CQC-mandated training across services
• Build a systematised training matrix and digital LMS
• Provide clear, auditable training reports for inspections, SLT and regulators
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure timely access to training
• Support leadership development, CPD, and succession planning initiatives
• Evaluate and improve the impact of learning activities
• Lead and manage the L&D team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external training partners

Education, Training & Experience

Essential:

• CIPD Chartered Member (or equivalent senior L&D/People leadership experience).
• Proven track record implementing statutory and mandatory training frameworks
• Experience designing and embedding L&D strategies in regulated environments
• Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident managing training systems, reporting and budget oversight

Desirable:

• Experience in social care, health or charity sectors
• Familiarity with CQC inspections and audit requirements
• Chartered CIPD member or equivalent senior-level L&D background
• Understanding of Jewish community or willingness to learn

Reward & Benefits

• 21 days annual leave + Jewish Festival & High Holy Days + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE)
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development pathway
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, experienced team and management

We're looking for a kind, empathetic and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets.

£29,209.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Tabard Court is a mental health supported accommodation for individual with significant offending histories and complex mental health needs.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to customers with a range of mental health needs - emotional, social, physical or domestic -, who have had contact with the Criminal Justice System.

This is a 3 months Fixed term contract with possibility for extension

The working pattern for this role is as follows:
Week 1: M0 T8 W8 T8 F8 S0 S0
Week 2: M8 T8 W8 T8 F0 S8 S8
Week 3: M0 T8 W8 T8 F8 S0 S0
Week 4: M8 T8 W8 T8 F0 S8 S8

What you'll do:
1. Keyworking, Support Planning & Recovery
* Hold a keyworking caseload (typically 4-6 customers), meeting each customer regularly for structured keywork sessions focused on mental health, risk, daily living skills and recovery goals.
* Complete and regularly review support plans, risk management plans and crisis plans with customers and the wider team, ensuring they are meaningful, co-produced and linked to clear, achievable outcomes.
* Use a psychologically- and trauma-informed approach to explore behaviour, triggers and patterns, and support customers to understand their own risks and responsibility.
* Ensure customer paperwork (e.g. support plans, risk assessments, reviews and keywork notes) is completed to a high standard and within required timescales, recorded on relevant systems and shared appropriately with the team.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
Experience & Knowledge
* NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
* Experience of working with people with significant mental health needs, ideally in forensic or criminal justice settings (secure services, probation, prison, step-down or similar).
* Understanding of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed approaches in mental health.
* Awareness of risk assessment and risk management processes in forensic mental health (e.g. working with index offences, relapse indicators, safeguarding, conditions of discharge or licence).
* Experience of keyworking or case management, including multi-agency liaison and report writing.
* Comfortable working in a structured environment with policies, procedures and clear documentation standards, while remaining flexible and responsive to individual need.

About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

.Please see our website for full Job Description

We're looking for a kind, empathetic and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Tower Hamlets.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Campbell Rd Young Peoples service provides support and housing for 37 young people in Tower Hamlets that are either leaving care of affected by youth homelessness. The Support Worker role will be to manage a caseload of around 7-10 young people. You will be expected to deliver positive outcomes for all our young people and support them to reach independence, keep safe and maintain their tenancy's. Aside from support workers delivering support there is a strong element of housing management associated wit this role, for example managing rents, raising/monitoring repairs and health and safety.

What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

What you'll bring:

Desirable
- Experience working with young people

About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see full Job description on our website

Management Accountant

Location: This role offers flexibility for the successful candidate to be based anywhere in the South-West. This is a Hybrid working role with the option of working predominately from home and attending the workplace (the hospice closest to your location - Charlton Farm (Bristol), Little Bridge House (Barnstaple), or Little Harbour (St Austell)) as required for meetings. There will also be a need for occasional travel to other hospice sites.
Salary: £41,837 - £47,849 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Hours: Full-time (part time hours may be considered for the right candidate, if applying for part-time working, please add this to your supporting statement)

Are you a finance professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with real impact? Join us as a Management Accountant and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting decision-making at every level.

Why You Will Love This Role:

• Strategic Influence: Work closely with the Senior Management Team to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and performance reports that drive organisational success.
• Variety & Challenge: From producing monthly management accounts and KPI reporting to leading on restricted fund administration and investment analysis, no two days are the same.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships with budget holders, guiding them through financial principles and creating bespoke reporting solutions.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to act up as Head of Finance, contribute to statutory accounts, and develop innovative processes that enhance efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• A accountancy professional (CIMA, CIPFA) with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. Consideration may be given for a part qualified accountant - in which case salary would be adjusted based on level of qualification.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems, experience of Xledger would be advantageous.
• A collaborative communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• A positive and supportive team member who has the confidence and ability to use initiative.

What we offer:

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• A supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your financial acumen to a role that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 25/01/2026
Interview Date: 04/02/2026

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314

You may also have experience in the following: Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Accountant, Budgeting & Forecasting Accountant, Part Qualified Management Accountant, CIMA Accountant, CIPFA Accountant, Finance Analyst, Charity / Not-for-Profit Accountant, Deputy Head of Finance

REF-225 857

Are you a dynamic corporate fundraiser with a track record of winning and growing six-figure partnerships? Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit their next Head of Partnerships and Events.

This is a key leadership role within the fundraising team, managing a portfolio worth over £1.6m and leading a team of two: a Corporate Fundraising Manager and a Special Events Manager.

About the role

• Lead and grow a corporate partnerships portfolio worth c.£850k, with around 30 partners including well-known brands from hospitality, sport and property.
• Drive new business and steward relationships to an exceptional standard, with a clear ambition to grow corporate income to £1m+.
• Oversee a high-value events portfolio (c.£750k income) including a Winter Ball, Golf Day and other supporter-led events – supported by an experienced events manager.
• Contribute to senior fundraising strategy and play a vital role in shaping the future growth of partnerships income.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Significant experience in corporate partnerships, including evidence of securing and managing six-figure wins.
• A strong new business track record, with demonstrable examples to share at interview.
• Proven line management skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent account management and stewardship expertise.
• Confidence and ambition to step up into a head of role, if this is your next career move.

Key details

• Salary: Mid-£50,000s
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Location: North London office, with hybrid working (up to 2 days remote)
• Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
• Line reports: Corporate Fundraising Manager, Special Events Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to make a real impact, working with high-profile partners and leading a talented team in a supportive, forward-looking environment.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected]

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Title: Midweight Designer

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford (hybrid – a minimum of one day a week in the office)

Salary: Hybrid -£33,476 per annum, Band E, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly creative, Graphic Designer to join the Scouts Brand and Content team at Gilwell Park.
In this exciting and varied role, you’ll design and deliver impactful content that supports the Scouts’ strategy: empowering even more young people through adventure, teamwork and shared values to take the lead and make a positive difference in the world.
Reporting to the Creative Lead, you’ll design a wide range of content, from thumb stopping social media posts, and annual reports, to large scale event branding and resources that support Scout badges and group activities.
You’ll collaborate with internal and external colleagues to produce branded content, mainly for digital channels such as social media and the website, though print design and layout skills are also essential. You’ll play a key role in the creative content process, brainstorming and shaping content using words, images, audio and video, with a strong focus on design.
You’ll also play an important creative role in project teams, delivering on-brand digital and print content that supports our goals. This includes conceptualisation, presentation, commissioning work, training colleagues on best practices and delivering to deadlines.
You’ll lead on key projects and campaigns, plus mentor and guide a junior creative.

As our Midweight Designer, the Key responsibilities are:

• Provide in-house graphic design services
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to research, test and iterate content for digital channels such as social media and the website
• Lead and project-manage specific projects and campaigns
• Suggest creative solutions and put forward own ideas for engaging and innovative content and other improvements to the user journey

What we are looking for in our Midweight Designer:

• Strong creative and conceptual skills
• Able to conceptualise and produce content, with a specialist design focus, for digital and physical contexts, including marketing materials
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines with good attention to detail
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (eg Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

For a full list of our benefits click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 18th January 2026

Interviews will be held via teams on Thursday 12th February 2026

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Job Title:  National Safeguarding Operations Manager

Salary: £63,000 per annum(Band H, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)

 Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 per week

 

About The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced National Safeguarding Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day safeguarding and vetting operations across Scouting in the UK. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll shape practice, guide complex decision-making, and ensure the highest safeguarding standards are embedded across the Movement.

As the National Safeguarding Operations Manager, you will (Key Responsibilities):

• Lead the operational delivery of safeguarding and vetting across The Scouts

• Provide expert oversight, supervision and direction on complex and high-risk cases

• Develop and support managers and team members through coaching, training and reflective practice

• Shape and contribute to national safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring legal and best-practice compliance

• Represent The Scouts at multi-agency, statutory and court proceedings when required

• Use data, insight and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement in safeguarding practice

• Ensure 24/7 professional safeguarding advice is available to volunteers through on-call arrangements

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with statutory bodies, government and sector partners

What you’ll bring as our National Safeguarding Operations Manager:

• Significant experience managing a safeguarding function

• Strong case management and supervision expertise

You are:

• Personable, approachable and highly professional

• Discreet, ethical and trusted with sensitive information

• Flexible, open-minded and solutions-focused

• Committed to delivering a high-quality, people-centred service

• Experience using data and analysis to improve safeguarding practice

• Confidence working with and supporting volunteers

• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

• The ability to make risk-based decisions and remain calm under pressure

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas

• Flexible working hours

• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

• Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training

• Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday, 30th January 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Thursday, 19th February 2026.

Strictly no agencies!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Programme Information & Systems Team Lead

Contract: Permanent,  full-time – 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £57,415 - £60,436 per year with excellent benefits.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

This role leads the Programme Information and Systems Team within the Programme Operations function. Programme Operation's purpose is to support and empower programme staff to undertake effective planning and delivery of programmes and projects as well as ensure high quality reporting of programme performance to the wider organisation. 

The Information and Systems team do this by providing programme staff with information and systems that support effective funding, project, and contract management, including effective management decision making at all management levels across the department. We also manage the programme systems, provide training and user support, as well as developing reports, dashboards, data visualisations and data analysis.

About the role

As our Programme Information and Systems Team Leadyou will lead the operational delivery and service provision of the WA Programme System (WAPS), mWater and the use of Power BI for tracking and reporting on programme performance functional. You will be responsible for the strategic direction of the systems, continuous improvements and the provision of programme data to support management decision making and high-quality programme performance reporting.

You require a blend of technical, leadership, and project management skills to ensure applications are aligned with organisational goals, there is strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, and there is a coordinated and integrated approach to data and information for programme staff across the organisation.

In this role you will;

Provide leadership for programme systems and data

• Provide strategic and technical leadership across WaterAid on the programme IT systems (mWater, WAPS and Programme-related Power BI Dashboards/analytics), programme performance information, and projects associated with these.
• Ensure programme staff have IT platforms that supports effective funding, project, and contract management (and associated business processes) through managing, maintaining, and undertaking continuous improvement of the programme systems.
• Responsible for lifecycle management of the core programme systems, mWater and WAPS (WA Programme System).
• Ensure the joint WaterAid UK/Australia Programme System (Amp Impact) meets the needs of both members. (WAPS is Amp Impact on the Salesforce platform).
• Collaborate with the WA UK PMER and Programme Funding and Partnerships teams, and the WA Australia Business Development and Operations teams to ensure the systems support their processes and is enhanced in response to evolving organisational needs and priorities.
• Responsible for WaterAid’s overall approach and usage of mWater and for ensuring WaterAid maximises it use, integration with the WAPs and the data warehouse.
• Ensure continuous training and capability development of staff on the Programme System and mWater.
• Ensure the effective and efficient provision of programme data to all relevant stakeholders

Lead the team

• Manage the Programme Information and Systems Team, ensuring effective performance and team collaboration. As part of the Programme Operations Team Senior Management Team, provide strategic leadership across the wider team as well.
• Prepare and manage the team budget as well as the joint WA Australia/UK WAPS budget.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and safeguarding

Collaborate across teams, departments and federation members

• In collaboration with the wider Programme Operations Team, support , capability strengthening on project management and programme/project design; the development of policies, process, tools, and capability for country level risk management (including Standard and Mandatory Operating Procedures), and ensure alignment of programme processes, tools, guidance (and systems) to enable effective reporting on programme performance (esp. GPMF reporting).
• Collaborate with the IT Department on technical roadmaps and standards, systems architecture, governance and integration

Requirements

 Essential skills and experience

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. from the British Computer Society or other recognised professional bodies) in a relevant subject such as computing, business information systems, data and analytics.
• At least 5 years working in a team leadership role in a large, complex international development organisation.
• Demonstrated experience of managing IT projects and systems/platforms, at strategic and operational levels, across large and complex organisations.
• Knowledge and experience of change management processes and of successfully driving cross-organisational change.
• Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills, and fluency in English, in order to represent the organisation credibly and at a high level and produce high quality documents communicating complex issues with clarity.
• Excellent IT skills, including productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, and technical skills related to information systems (e.g. SQL, programming languages).
• Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and empowerment, and safeguarding in leadership and decision-making.
• Availability to undertake international travel for up to 4 weeks per year.

Although not essential, we would prefer you to have

• Experience with the Salesforce platform and Amp Impact.

• Experience with mWater or a similar data collection tool.
• Experience in performing the above accountabilities in the water, sanitation, and hygiene development sectors.
• Working ability to communicate effectively in one or more of WaterAid’s other key languages (French, Portuguese, and Spanish).

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Tuesday, 20th January 2026. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !