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About Us
Freeways and Freeways Trust are linked local charities that supports adults with learning disabilities.
Freeways is a highly regarded provider offering a range of social care support services and Freeways Trust owns and manages a portfolio of properties which support the work of Freeways. Both charities are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills, and make links with their local community.
About the Role
The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of both Freeways and Freeways Trust and will be responsible for developing and delivering financial strategies that align with the charities' objectives while maintaining financial sustainability. This position also involves overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance and leading the finance team to achieve operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and Financial Planning: Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to set strategic direction and develop financial strategies and budgets. Develop the financial strategy and five-year budget plan, including capital investment plans and cashflow forecasts that align with strategic priorities and operational plans.
- Financial Management and Control: Oversee finance operations, ensure timely reporting, and lead the annual audit process. Maintain, review, and update internal financial controls across the finance function, identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. Be responsible for the review and audit of financial processes across the organisation including for the people we support.
- Organisational Performance: Manage budget-setting and performance tracking, providing insightful analysis to stakeholders.
- Governance: Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with charity law and maintaining essential records with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Leadership, Management and Culture: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and lead the finance team to achieve operational excellence and foster a positive organisational culture.
About You
You will be a qualified and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving financial processes. Your strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills will allow you to explain complex financial information to various audiences and help them understand the impact on the wider charity and the potential future options. You will also possess a solid understanding of financial management, compliance, and governance, along with the ability to lead and develop a team.
Benefits
- 35 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays)
- Company sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
- Free parking on site
- Family-friendly/work-life balance policies
- Free DBS check every 3 years
- Occupational health provision
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
Supporting adults with learning disabilities across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and B&NES


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Job Purpose
This role sits within our new project supporting male asylum seekers accommodated in hotels based in Ealing. The service aims to address mental health challenges exacerbated by displacement, trauma, and isolation, with a culturally sensitive approach that prioritises language accessibility, stigma reduction, and improved access to onward referrals.
This will be achieved through in-reach targeted group sessions and 1:1 tailored support sessions, addressing:
- Psychoeducation
- Emotional regulation and coping support
- Peer-based and social connection activities
- Creative and expressive activities (art, drama, storytelling)
- Better accessibility with onward services
The Role
The role of the Mental Health (Asylum Seekers) Coordinator is to engage male asylum seekers who are accommodated in hotels in Ealing; arrange, coordinate and facilitate a range of culturally appropriate psychoeducation, peer-led and expressive activities which will be delivered twice a week. The role will also include 1:1 sessions; providing mental health stabilisation, advice and support to connect with wider services including multilingual engagement. This role includes autonomous and creative thinking.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Considering each person as an individual
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
• Understanding of safety planning
• Experience of working within mental health services
• Understanding and experience of challenges and stigma asylum seekers face
• Understanding of social climate and an advocate to challenge biases and stigma
• Understanding and experience of challenges men experience regarding mental health and society
• Experience of leading workshops
• Creative approach
• Experience with de-escalation, recognising and mitigating risks.
• Experience of working with those in crisis and challenging behaviour
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of wellbeing and recovery
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• Understanding of social issues such as debt, housing and welfare benefits
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g., CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CAMHS, Safe Space, SCFT etc
• Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery
• Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family
• Maintaining accurate records, detailing interventions
• Ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded
• Providing administrative and management support to the team
• Attend reflective practice, clinical supervision, peer supervision and line management supervision
• Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies
• Follow workplans
• Actively participate in training and development
• Provide and manage resources for clients and staff
Person Specification
• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress
• Minimum of 1 year working within trauma-informed approaches
• Understanding of cultural sensitivities
• Ability to challenge biases and stigma
• Experience of raising awareness and participation in outreach events
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Minimum 1 year of project coordination/management
• Experience of facilitating workshops/group sessions
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
• Empathy and non-judgemental approach
• Good communication skills
• Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
• Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
• Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
• Multilingual is desired
• Staff within this role will be considered key workers, so in the event of a government lockdown, staff will be expected to continue working
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



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At Tutors Green, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our work supports schools, Local Authorities and communities to help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and reach their potential.
This is a hands-on, generalist role combining day-to-day HR operations with a genuine focus on people, wellbeing and culture. You’ll be the first point of contact for routine HR matters, working closely with both the Operations Manager and Director (Founder) to contribute to a positive, inclusive and values-led working environment.
Location: Hybrid (London) – 3 days in office (Clerkenwell)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: 1) Operations Manager 2) Director (Founder)
What You’ll Do
People and Culture
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Work closely with the Operations Manager and Director to help create a positive, healthy team culture that reflects our values and priorities.
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Turn people and culture plans into action, focusing on practical changes that improve day-to-day working life for our team.
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Stay up to date with UK employment practice, especially in education and purpose-led organisations, and use this knowledge where helpful.
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Run team satisfaction surveys and feedback activity, and help turn what we hear into clear, practical improvements.
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Support and promote equity, diversity and inclusion through everyday people processes and guidance.
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Work with external HR or legal advisers when needed to help ensure we follow employment law and best practice.
HR Operations
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Be the first point of contact for everyday HR questions from the team.
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Give clear, practical HR advice, knowing when to escalate complex or high-risk issues.
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Keep HR systems, records and documentation accurate and up to date.
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Support updates to HR policies and help ensure we meet employment law and GDPR requirements.
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Work with Finance on payroll changes and provide people data as needed.
Employee Lifecycle
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Manage recruitment administration, from advertising roles to coordinating interviews and preparing offers.
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Support safeguarding and safer recruitment by coordinating all required education-sector pre-appointment checks in line with KCSIE, and maintaining an accurate Single Central Record to ensure compliance before appointments are confirmed.
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Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, inductions and exit interviews
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Support key people processes such as probation reviews, absence management and performance conversations.
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Help coordinate employee relations processes (such as disciplinary and grievance cases) with senior support.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
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Has CIPD Level 5 (completed or working towards, with support to complete)
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Has 2+ years’ experience in a generalist HR, HR Officer or HR Advisor role
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Has a good working knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS best practice
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Has experience supporting employee relations cases using agreed processes and guidance
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Is highly organised, with strong attention to detail
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Is a confident, clear communicator able to build relationships at all levels
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Can handle sensitive issues with discretion, empathy and professionalism
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Has experience using HR systems and managing employee data accurately
Bonus if You Have
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Experience in the education, charity or purpose-led sector
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Experience supporting or improving HR processes, templates or documentation
What We Offer
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A friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and learning
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Clear support from senior leadership on complex or high-risk HR matters
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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A generous benefits package, including:
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26 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
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Private health insurance (including dental, physiotherapy and mental health support)
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Discounted gym memberships
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Enhanced family-friendly policies
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Regular team socials, events and celebrations
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Workplace pension
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Salary
£32–38k - depending on experience and CIPD Level 5 completion status.
About Tutors Green
At Tutors Green, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality education — regardless of their background or circumstances. For over ten years, we’ve worked closely with schools, charities and Local Authorities to deliver personalised tuition programmes that help disadvantaged pupils build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve their academic goals.
We partner with schools, Local Authorities and charities across the UK to support students with a wide range of needs, including SEND, SEMH and EHCPs. Our work is rooted in compassion and impact, ensuring support reaches the students who need it most.
We’re a hybrid organisation with an office-based team of around 18–20 colleagues who work closely together to deliver our programmes nationally. From our Angel office, our Education Programme Teams coordinate tuition across the country, while our Onboarding and Tutor Recruitment Team sources and supports the right tutors for each programme. Collaboration is central to how we work, helping us stay responsive, student-focused and effective.
Although many of our programmes are delivered in and around London, we support partners and students nationwide. You’d be joining a team of passionate educators from varied professional backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to education and a belief in making high-quality tuition more accessible.
It’s an exciting time to join Tutors Green. Demand for our services has grown rapidly, our internal team has expanded, and we’re supporting more students, schools and charities than ever before. As we continue to grow nationally, we’re looking for dedicated people to help us deliver life-changing education.
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role, in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures. If you do not currently hold one, we will process this as part of the pre-employment checks.
Applications close on 23rd January. First stage interviews will take place from 5th January, with final-stage interviews held in our Angel office from 12th January. Early applications are encouraged.
As part of our recruitment process, online checks of public profiles may be conducted in line with data protection legislation. All checks are fair, non-discriminatory and free from bias. By applying, you consent to Tutors Green securely storing your personal data for recruitment purposes in line with GDPR.
Making first class tuition accessible to all students
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Location: Office-based (currently Bethnal Green, likely to be Euston from Sept 2026) with some home working.
Salary/job band: £56,463 (for 36 hrs) or PTE
Team: Fundraising & Communications
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 28-36 hrs per week
Reports to: Director
Line manages: Fundraising co-managers, communications manager
Purpose of role
To plan and oversee QSA’s income generation and communications work. To strategically support the success of QSA as part of the leadership team.
Role overview
This is a linchpin role for QSA. We are looking for a hard-working, experienced and creative fundraiser. Our head of fundraising & communications oversees all of our income generation portfolio, including charitable trusts, public bodies, individual giving, and fundraising events.
Above all, we are looking for a candidate who believes in QSA’s mission and values, who can convey this passion through our fundraising and communications.
We recognise that the current fundraising climate is challenging. As a charity, we have a sizable and engaged network of supporters and an excellent reputation for delivering innovative services.
The head of fundraising & communications is also responsible for overseeing QSA’s communications output, ensuring we build great relationships and successfully share our impact, stories and expertise across a variety of channels.
This is an exciting opportunity to build up a broad experience base in communications. Our approach to this work is centred in an ethical storytelling mindset. Our work has a national profile and we’re keen to maintain our reputation and our media presence.
Our head of fundraising & communications will also join the leadership team, working closely with the head of finance, the head of services and the director. This is a tight knit group with the purpose of supporting the longer term and strategic work of QSA.
You will be welcomed into a wider team at QSA that is enthusiastic, expert, and highly committed to social justice. We are proud of our ability to collaborate successfully and to celebrate one another’s success.
About Quaker Social Action (QSA)
Quaker Social Action’s mission is twofold. We enable people on low incomes to seek solutions to the issues affecting their lives. We listen and respond to the needs of communities and run practical, sustainable and collaborative projects.
Secondly, we share our learning where we see the potential to bring benefit to communities outside of our own – by running professional training, and by speaking truth to power to seek structural change.
Our services include crisis support for those unable to afford funerals; practical support for people experiencing homelessness, such as a mobile library and a community kitchen space; and free mindfulness and wellbeing programmes.
QSA has a rich 150-year history with roots in the Quaker movement. Our work is still guided by Quaker values like Truth and Justice, and we are proud of our place within the Quaker community. At the same time, there is nothing religious about our work: our services, jobs and volunteering roles are open to all.
“The advice and support was beyond beneficial. As a family we were just above the threshold for getting any financial support and at a very difficult time already, money worries was the last thing we needed.”
- Down to Earth funeral costs helpline caller
Duties & responsibilities
Income generation
- To design and develop a fundraising strategy for QSA, incorporating a wide range of approaches, including statutory sources, charitable trusts, individual donations, legacies, earned income from training, and event fundraising.
- To set clear targets based on previous trends, and realistic aspirations for growth.
- To ensure all fundraising activity sits within the required legislative framework and complies with best practice, especially regarding donor consent.
- To ensure accurate financial information is presented within fundraising materials.
- To ensure that QSA fundraising applications are supported by up-to-date evidence of need, gained from relevant research and policy developments.
- To ensure that QSA fundraising applications are supported by up-to-date evidence of impact, gained from internal monitoring systems.
- To identify and lead major funding applications.
- To build strong and warm relationships with funders and donors of QSA.
- To ensure QSA is compliant with all grants and contracts and provides accurate and timely monitoring reports back to funders.
- To ensure that project teams are aware of funders supporting their work and are clear what targets or commitments are in place with these funders, including reporting requirements.
Communications, marketing, media, brand, digital
- To design and develop a communications and marketing strategy for QSA, incorporating a wide range of approaches across a number of appropriate channels and platforms.
- To understand best practice in charity communications and marketing and use this to promote the work of QSA.
- To manage QSA’s approach to reputational risk through our communications output.
- To oversee the development of the content, structure and key messages of QSA’s online communications channels; specifically our website, email marketing and varied social media platforms.
- To oversee the digital marketing development of QSA, ensuring we have clear systems and protocols to analyse, track, measure and review our output.
- To understand the benefit of and risks of using AI in our fundraising and comms output and to be part of the strategic leadership around emerging best practice.
- To oversee diverse and evolving ways to communicate, using podcasts, videos, data, photos as well as high quality copy.
- To oversee media relations and protocols for media engagement for QSA.
- To develop proactive and strategic communications responses very quickly or under pressure to manage situations of risk or opportunity for QSA.
- To oversee and develop the QSA brand, ensuring it communicates our core purpose and is consistent with our values.
- To oversee our duty of care to our participants who share their stories, ensuring we approach this with due care, sensitivity and respect for their autonomy, and that we have sufficient safeguards in place to be attentive to their wellbeing.
Leadership
- To work collaboratively with the leadership team to support the strategic development of QSA. To provide materials that support QSA’s trustees to undertake their governance tasks.
- To work alongside the head of finance to provide accurate and timely quarterly reports for the trustees’ finance & fundraising committee.
- With the head of finance, to be responsible for regular reconciliation of finance and fundraising records and for annual audit processes.
- To work alongside leadership colleagues in all operational matters. To offer ideas for service development, to identify resource needs, and to share strategies to support team wellbeing.
Organisational requirements
- To work within, and actively promote, the policies and procedures of QSA.
- Any other duties as appropriate to the role, as agreed by the QSA director.
“I feel the service from these marvellous book fans and their very committed, caring staff are an essential…I use them twice a week every week. Please may they continue.”
- Visitor to Turn a Corner mobile library for people experiencing homelessness.
Person specification
Experience
- Significant experience of charity fundraising from a wide range of sources, especially charitable trusts and individual donors.
- Experience of communications activities/digital development is highly desirable.
Skills
- Ability to write creative and engaging copy for a range of different audiences.
- Ability to build excellent collaborative working relationships with a wide range of people; including within the close-knit QSA team, external partners, funders and QSA supporters.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of differing funding streams suitable for an anti-poverty charity – i.e. trusts, statutory sources, corporate support, individuals, legacies.
- Knowledge of a range of communications channels and platforms and of the best ways for a charity to utilise these.
- Knowledge of technology, including AI, as a way of furthering reach and impact.
Personal Qualities
- Exceptional ability to prioritise workload and accurately deliver work to deadline.
- Demonstrates inner resilience, and ambition to deliver work of the highest standard.
- Ability to be flexible and have a ‘hands-on’ attitude when required.
- Commitment to and understanding of the role of equity, diversity and inclusion, in the workplace and in service provision.
- A willingness to work within a Quaker ethos, as clarified by the mission of QSA.
Main terms and conditions of employment
- QSA uses the local government pay scales for salaries. Your salary will be on NJC scale point 41-44, which starts at £56,463 (including London weighting) for a full-time/36 hours post. All appointments are made at bottom of scale.
- This is a permanent position.
- This post can be offered as a role to be worked between four and five days per week, so 28 hours to 36 hours per week. We pride ourselves on our flexible working practices.
- Leave entitlement for a full-time post is 25 days per year, plus 8 bank holidays, with the leave year running from January to December. This increases by 2 days after 3 years of service and a further 3 days after 5 years of service. QSA closes between Christmas and New Year and days falling within this period are not taken from your leave entitlement.
- QSA pays an additional 6% of salary into the QSA group personal pension, with a 2% staff contributory element.
- We have probationary periods of six months and the period of notice is 1 week during the probationary period and 8 weeks on its completion.
- QSA has a union recognition agreement with Unite although staff are welcome to join any trade union or none.
- This is a hybrid role. We see the benefits of being in the office with colleagues on a regular basis, and consider 2-3 days per week in person to be ideal for this role.
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain a basic DBS check. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies.
“It was what I was looking for. The way they deliver the sessions makes it feel inclusive and non-judgemental. Participating online, the energy felt tranquil.”
- Audrey, online attendee of our This Way Up mindfulness and coaching course
Being a diverse and inclusive organisation is very important to us. We’re particularly focused on three elements of this: lived experience of poverty; race & heritage; and disability. We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We hope that you find this job pack and our recruitment process clear and welcoming. Please let us know if this is not the case. We want to do recruitment well and feedback really helps.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
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Job purpose: The Early Years Educator/Practitioner will deliver the highest quality of care and curriculum in line with Ofsted guidelines. They will inspire by delivering an exciting, child-led, play-based curriculum.
An opportunity to join our wonderful, community-focused preschool at the YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate. We are looking for individuals who are experienced and passionate about working in Early Years to join our caring and committed team.
Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:00, term time only. 4 or 5 day roles available.
Location: YMCA Pre-School, Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate RH2 8HA
Salary / pay rate: Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualified £17,907.12 (based on 5 days/week, term time only)
Main Responsibilities:
To provide a diverse range of experiences for children to learn through play To provide high standards of customer service to children, parents and other stakeholders To work in cooperation with other team members, to provide a caring supportive environment in which children can thrive To act as a key worker for a group of individual children. Keeping development records up to date and working in partnership with parents, to support each key child’s development To observe key children and plan for each child’s next steps of development on a weekly basis To liaise with parents/carers to ensure each individual child’s needs are recognised and met To report termly to the Pre School for each key child’s age and stage To report any safeguarding concerns to the Pre School Manager and support them with safeguarding for the setting Comply with the organisation’s childcare policies and procedures Take part in training and development for own knowledge and understanding Maintain excellent working relationships with parents, staff and other agencies. Acting as a good role model to children and other staff members To attend regular staff meetings Follow YMCAES safeguarding, child protection and safer working practice policies at all times, taking any concerns regarding health or/and wellbeing to your line manager or senior management To ensure that any information regarding a child, their family or another member of staff is kept completely confidential Act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the management of the organisation Report to your line manager any potential risks to which YMCAES is or may be exposed
Benefits: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half-price YMCA childcare for dependents. There is free parking available at all sites. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme. Pension - There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request
Closing date & interviews: Applications will be assessed upon receipt.
YMCA East Surrey is committed to providing and creating equality of opportunity, inclusion, and valuing diversity. As an organisation, we believe reflecting the diversity of the local community and wider society brings a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that create a productive work environment.
We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
YMCA East Surrey is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment we implement a range of Safer Recruitment procedures including DBS Checks to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility if you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us
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Have you got a flair for design and the ability to create engaging content for various digital channels?
We are looking for an experienced digital communications professional to join Cherry Trees at an exciting time in the charity’s development, helping to grow its reach and outstanding reputation in supporting children and young people with complex disabilities.
This is a busy and varied role, working closely with the Communications & Marketing Manager and the Head of Fundraising and Communications to raise awareness, increase visibility, and support fundraising.
You will play a key part in delivering Cherry Trees’ digital content and developing our social media presence, finding innovative ways to expand our reach through engaging, audience-specific content. Responsibilities include supporting website content development, managing social media accounts, growing our following, and assisting with regular e-communications to external and internal audiences. You’ll liaise with children and families supported by the charity, as well as supporters, colleagues, volunteers, and trustees, to create impactful content.
In summary, this role connects Cherry Trees to the community—conveying the importance of our work, promoting our outstanding care, demonstrating its impact, and motivating people to support us through donations, fundraising, and volunteering.
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
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About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Team background
The Human Resources team sits within the Operations Directorate, led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This role reports directly to the Head of People & Culture, who is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and ensures that people, culture, and inclusion are embedded at the heart of the charity’s strategic and operational priorities.
The Human Resources team plays a crucial role in supporting the charity’s mission, ensuring that we attract, develop, and retain talented and committed staff, foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and maintain compliance with employment law and best practice.
Job purpose
This role partners closely with the Head of People & Culture, and senior stakeholders to lead the transformation of Toynbee Hall’s people strategy and implement its EDI strategy. It focuses on championing values-based leadership, shaping organisational culture, and embedding trauma-informed HR practices to ensure the workforce is supported, empowered, and engaged.
Through strategic influence and partnership, this role drives initiatives that promote inclusivity, high performance, and wellbeing across the organisation, ensuring all people and culture activities are fully aligned with Toynbee Hall’s mission and organisational goals
Scope of role
The People & Culture Partner will provide expert support across the full employee lifecycle from attraction and recruitment, to onboarding, development, performance management, and exit. This role will support senior leaders in driving values-based leadership, building, HR capability, and fostering a culture of performance, inclusion, and wellbeing.
In addition, the People & Culture Partner will play a key role in workforce planning, leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making, and ensuring that HR processes are effective, compliant, and centred on the needs and experiences of people.
The key focus for this role will be to support all employee relations case load with the guidance of the Head of People & Culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic HR & Culture
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Payroll & HR Operations
- Performance, Learning & Development
- Wellbeing, EDI & Engagement
Essential Criteria:
- CIPD Level 5 minimum.
- Proven track record in HR/People roles, including managing complex employee relations cases (grievance, disciplinary, absence and performance management) providing guidance to managers and supporting individuals through processes.
- Experience managing payroll processes, either directly or through outsourced providers, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven experience leading end-to-end recruitment, including role scoping, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and selection.
- Experience designing and delivering onboarding and induction programmes that support new staff to integrate effectively and feel engaged from the outset.
- Experience of drafting HR policies and procedures and conducting gap analysis on HR systems.
- Experience supporting managers and advising through consultation processes such as TUPE and/or redundancy.
- Strong organisational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and a commitment to developing organisational culture to ensure inclusion and diversity.
- Experience working in a unionised environment and demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Experience working in a similar role within the charity or non-profit sector is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, with the ability to determine business goals and suggest ways to achieve them through HR initiatives.
- Alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission and strategy.
- Commitment to working in line with Toynbee Hall’s values:
- Inclusive – open-minded, transparent, collaborative; seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
- Courageous – principled, ambitious, and acting with integrity.
- Empowering – shifting power, sharing knowledge, and enabling people to take action for themselves.
- Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to further develop this knowledge.
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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Principal Consultant, Exec Search - Board and Leadership Practice
Location: Hybrid - London Bridge office & home
Salary: Circa £57,500 plus quarterly and annual bonus, plus Employee Ownership Trust bonus
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
For over three decades, Charity People has been placing executive and non-executive talent into purpose-driven organisations. Alongside this, we've built a vibrant and inclusive culture within our own team, one that reflects the values we champion.
We are seeking a Principal Consultant to join our growing Board and Leadership Practice. This is an opportunity to influence and shape leadership appointments that drive impact at the heart of society. You will lead on CEO and Board appointments, working in a consultative, fast-paced environment where equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is not optional - it is a strategic imperative.
Our aim is to establish ourselves as the leading talent and leadership partner for organisations, providing invaluable support and playing a pivotal role in their success and impact. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the leadership landscape of the non-profit sector, and your contributions will be integral to our mission of making a positive difference.
What you'll do
- Deliver end-to-end executive search assignments for senior leadership and board roles.
- Build and nurture authentic relationships with clients and candidates, championing inclusive recruitment practices.
- Develop new business through networking and strategic engagement, expanding our reach across the sector.
- Act as an ambassador for Charity People's values - integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and expertise - in every interaction.
What you'll bring
- Proven experience in an executive search.
- Strong business development capability, including generating new business opportunities and winning assignments, and a love of networking.
- Excellent project management skills, balancing multiple assignments effectively.
- A consultative, inquisitive approach with a genuine commitment to EDI.
- Commercial awareness and resilience, with a track record in achieving financial targets.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to inspire trust and credibility.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional discretionary leave at Christmas, and a paid day off for your birthday.
- Hybrid/ Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements with minimum one day a week in the office (London Bridge)
- Health insurance, cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunities for volunteering, sabbaticals and continuous learning.
- A supportive, inclusive team culture where fun and impact go hand-in-hand.
How to apply
To find out more and to see a copy of our Job Description, please send your latest CV through to us by clicking "Apply".
Application deadline: 9am on 26th January 2026
Interviews:
- 1st Interview: w/c 2nd February (online)
- 2nd Interview: 12th February (in person)
- Final round: Our preferred candidate will meet some of our partners for an informal chat w/c 19th February
We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people, individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ communities. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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Sessional Assessing Social Worker
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Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor
Locations: East Midlands - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Leicester.
Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage
We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities.
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff and workers will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
As a self-employed worker with TACT, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice. You can review our values here.
We are recruiting sessional assessing social workers to undertake Form F assessments . Our assessments are undertaken face to face. Applicants should be able to travel across the East Midlands for assessment visits to prospective foster carers. Travel will include the following areas.
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Leicester.
Key Duties for Form F Assessors include:
- To undertake and complete Form F assessments in the timescale set out in our policy and guidance.
- To visit personal referees as identified on application form for prospective foster carers.
- To ensure that all checks and references are undertaken and completed.
- To provide to the supervisor, regular written updates of the draft assessment.
- To liaise with our administrative team concerning the progress of administrative checks and completion of the Form F.
- To be available for supervision, consultation or liaison as required.
- To be available to present completed Form Fs to the virtual fostering panel and provide support to the applicants through this process.
- To be aware of our child protection procedures and immediately report any child protection matter or concerns to a TACT manager and any relevant placing authority and the area authority.
- To carry out the duties in line with our Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker Standards and Practice Guidance.
Rates of Pay for Form F Assessors
- We will pay £2250 (inclusive of VAT) + up to £500 bonus payments (if criteria are met) upon submission of a successfully completed Form F Assessment.
- £37.50 per hour for assessments which are not completed, and any other piece of work.
Please see the Self-Employed Form F Assessor Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of role requirements.
You will be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the relevant regulatory body (Social Work England).
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026
Interview Date: Friday 6th February 2026
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and we believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard our young people. All staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
This is a brilliant time to join our Research and Impact team. We are at the start of a new strategy which has learning and development at its heart. We have embedded a strong monitoring, evaluation and learning culture within the organisation and have a highly evolved theory of change. We have a learning plan for the year ahead and a 5-year vision for where we want our learning culture to get to in the next strategy period. Our work is central to BookTrust’s ambition to deepen our impact for children and families, and build our profile, public affairs and income generation work in support of our overall mission.
We are looking for someone committed to and excited by the potential for research and insight to strengthen our impact for children and families, with a specific focus on our work with primary and secondary schools.
The role will suit a mixed methods researcher, with experience of data led problem solving – i.e. analysing and presenting data from a range of sources to develop and test hypotheses, generate insights and help others apply these to shape and inform decisions or drive change. It requires excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. The role requires someone who is happy to work collaboratively and flexibly in a changing environment, potentially changing focus and approaches in line with evolving organisational priorities. It requires high levels of organisation and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
This is an early career position, but we are looking for candidates with one or two years’ relevant experience outside academia.
Please apply through our Career’s portal with your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Please also answer this question in your cover letter:
BookTrust sees good data, and good use of data as key to delivering our strategy. In your application, please tell us: what are some of the principles of good use of data that BookTrust should incorporate into our work? (Even if you use AI for a little help, please focus your answer on the principles that you personally feel are most important.)
Please also attach one or two examples of written outputs (reports, blogs etc) you have produced and also specify if you are applying to be based from our Leeds of London office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Speaker Network and Education Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £44,168 - £46,493 with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK.
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% (2 days) of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
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
Do you want to use your skills in managing, leading, and supporting a network of volunteers to make a real difference in the world? You’ll be managing a highly successful and long-standing volunteer Speaker Network, which has been engaging and educating communities for over 20 years.
At WaterAid, we work to make clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene accessible to everyone, everywhere. We are looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated people who are eager to make an impact. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to bring your best self to work every day. Together, we can achieve far more.
About the Speaker Network
The Speaker Network is a vibrant community of volunteers who educate audiences about WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). The Speaker Network and Education Manager oversees volunteer Speakers, coordinating talks and workshops delivered face-to-face and online. These sessions engage community groups such as schools, faith groups, and youth organisations, reaching thousands annually, raising awareness of WASH and inspiring support for WaterAid’s fundraising and campaigning work.
About the Role
As our committed and experienced Speaker Network and Education Manager,
you will:
- Manage the day-to-day running of the Speaker Network and volunteer Speakers and overseeing Administrators who coordinate and process Speaker requests.
- Lead and manage the Speaker Network, recruiting volunteers and training them to deliver high-quality talks and workshops.
- Develop, deliver, and maintain educational resources, including Key Stage WASH curriculum materials, ensuring best practice in language, design, and child-friendly visuals.
- Manage operational processes and systems, embedding best practice in volunteer management, GDPR compliance, and safeguarding.
- Monitor performance, manage budgets and KPIs, and contribute to reporting, evaluation, and future planning.
- Lead on strategic initiatives, contributing to the development of a unified volunteer stewardship journey across WaterAid.
Person Specification / To be successful, you’ll need:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and people-focused individual who can inspire and support volunteers. You will have:
- 5+ years’ experience recruiting, developing, and managing volunteers, ideally in education or community engagement.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, safeguarding, and volunteer best practice.
- A natural ability to inspire, motivate, and support volunteers to deliver high-quality talks and workshops.
- Experience developing and delivering training and/or educational resources.
- Strong organisational, planning, and evaluation skills, including monitoring, reporting, and process improvement.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
- Experience managing Key Stage educational resources and/or working with freelance educators or writers.
- Understanding of WASH programmes, policy, and campaigning.
- Ability to identify practical opportunities to strengthen the Speaker Network and increase volunteer engagement.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 19th January 2026. 1st interview via Teams, Thursday 22 January, 2nd interview face to face at our Canary Wharf office on Thursday 29 January
How to Apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
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 !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Research is at the heart of our charitable objectives at Sarcoma UK. The charity provides funding for research to understand sarcoma better, improve treatments and ultimately, make a difference to the lives of people affected by sarcoma. Since 2009, we’ve funded more than 100 projects, representing an investment of more than £10 million.
The Research Officer role enjoys a varied workload and brings the opportunity to work with autonomy and develop new skills within a friendly and dynamic team. You will work on a broad range of projects, including being involved with our grant management processes, working closely with the Research Manager and Director of Research, Policy and Support. The post-holder will also work closely with other departments across the charity, including producing engaging research communications content for print, online and social media, and will also have the opportunity to interact with senior researchers, clinicians and people affected by sarcoma.
This is an ideal role for someone with a scientific background and an active interest in research management, and it offers the opportunity to make a real impact for people affected by sarcoma and their families.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
Our Values
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and Key Responsibilites
Sarcoma UK’s research programme
- To support Sarcoma UK’s grant application processes under guidance from the Research Manager. This will include calls for proposals, identifying expert peer reviewers, administering a high-quality peer and lay review process, communication with applicants and potential applicants, administration of grant awards and supporting patient involvement.
- To provide support to the Grant Review Panel and Research Strategy Committee, including organising meetings and preparing minutes.
- To manage Sarcoma UK’s portfolio of active research grants, under guidance from the Research Manager. This will include use of grant management software for administration of newly awarded grants, monitoring progress of current grants, oversight of grant finances and reporting on final outputs.
- To support opportunities for patient involvement within the research programme, including managing a network of lay reviewers and facilitating new opportunities, with support from the Involvement and Volunteering Coordinator.
- To support new developments in Sarcoma UK’s research programme, including organising and attending events, collaborative funding calls and initiatives to support early career researchers.
Research Impact and Communications
- To monitor and gather outputs and long-term impact of research grants funded by Sarcoma UK and support in ensuring these are shared with internal and external audiences.
- To plan and produce engaging and reactive and proactive communications about sarcoma research, including website, social media, written and video content, working with the Research Manager and Communications Team to ensure our research activities and outcomes are shared with the sarcoma community and wider public.
- To proactively engage with grant holders to gather impactful insights and to support engaging communication about sarcoma research.
- To regularly review and update Sarcoma UK’s website with progress updates on research grants and promote funding opportunities.
- To support work undertaken by the Fundraising Team where required, such as lab tours and supplying information about funded grants for donor reports.
External relationships
- To be a point of contact for Sarcoma UK grant holders and their host institutions.
- To maintain positive relationships with Sarcoma UK’s research panels, potential grant applications, researchers and clinicians, and the wider sarcoma research community.
- To work directly with a range of people personally affected by sarcoma to place the voice of lived experience at the heart of our research programme.
General
- To support the integration of the research programme across Sarcoma UK.
- Attend Sarcoma UK events and contribute to the wider work of Sarcoma UK.
- Travel occasionally to meetings and events. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required (time off in lieu will be given).
- Work flexibly and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, undertaking other duties as required to support the wider operations of Sarcoma UK.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role of the Operations Officer (Licensing and Compliance) is to support the development, coordination and delivery of Licensing and Compliance processes and procedures across the Association.
The Operations Officer (Licensing and Compliance) will support the Senior Licensing and Compliance Manager and other members of the Operations Team to ensure that, through the consistent and proactive use of standards, policies and quality assurance processes, backed up by effective licensing, the intellectual property and good reputation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is effectively protected.
The role will work closely with Operations Directors, Operations Managers and the Foundation Finance Team to support licensing of Operators.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing, in liaison with relevant Operations Team colleagues, new licence applications from Independent Award Centres (IACs), including due diligence and database management.
- Lead on the management of the IAC Compliance Check schedule and surrounding processes including regular communications with relevant Operations Managers.
- Coordinate the ongoing compliance management process for IACs.
- Provide support to the Senior Licensing & Compliance Manager with processes related to the compliance for National Award Operators (NAOs) and Operating Partners (OPs).
- Support the Senior Licensing and Compliance Manager with issuing of and drafting correspondence in relation to all licence documentation (terminations, licence extensions, agreements and certificates etc).
- Support the Senior Licensing and Compliance Manager to disseminate information regarding licensing and quality assurance processes to Foundation colleagues, and to the wider Association when appropriate.
- Support with ad hoc projects, as required.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mslexia, the UK’s best-loved writing magazine for women, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into an exciting new phase of growth and impact.
Founded in 1999, Mslexia is a national publishing and outreach charity dedicated to addressing gender inequality in literature. We support over 50,000 women writers through our magazine, books, competitions, courses, events and online community. Financially independent for more than 20 years, we now want to build on our success, strengthen our sustainability and extend our reach.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected, values-driven organisation with a strong brand, loyal audience and passionate team.
About the role
As CEO, you will provide strategic, operational and inspirational leadership for Mslexia, working closely with the Board of Trustees and leading a team of talented staff.
You will be responsible for:
- Setting and delivering organisational strategy with the Board.
- Leading and supporting the staff team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
- Overseeing financial management, budgeting and long-term sustainability.
- Developing and diversifying income streams, including commercial activity, partnerships and fundraising.
- Acting as the public face of Mslexia, championing its mission locally, regionally and nationally.
- Strengthening governance, systems, policies and risk management.
- Building partnerships and promoting the Mslexia brand and influence.
We are looking for an inspiring, values-driven leader with the vision, credibility and skills to lead a purpose-led organisation.
You will bring:
- Senior leadership experience in the charity, public, commercial or related sector.
- Strong financial literacy and experience managing multiple income streams.
- A track record of leading and motivating teams.
- Experience working with a Board or similar governance structure.
- Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to turn vision into action.
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable:
- Experience in the arts, culture or creative industries.
- Experience of hybrid earned / grant-funded income models.
- Events or publishing-related experience.
Why join Mslexia?
- Lead a nationally respected charity with a clear social mission.
- Work with a skilled, passionate and supportive team.
- Shape the future of women’s writing and gender equality in literature.
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- City-centre Newcastle location.
How to apply
Mslexia is working with Jobs with Purpose to recruit to this role. You can access a detailed candidate pack below, including a job description and person specification.
To apply, please forward a detailed CV and a supporting statement (maximum three sides) explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and any other information relevant to the role to David Robinson at Jobs with Purpose.
For a confidential discussion about the role, email David with your availability and brief details regarding your experience and interest in the position.
Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026, 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026
Mslexia is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
To apply, please submit a detailed CV and a supporting statement (maximum three sides) explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and any other information relevant to the role
For a confidential discussion about the role, email David with your availability and brief details regarding your experience and interest in the role.
The Volunteer Management team is responsible for embedding an organisational approach to volunteer engagement which enables volunteers to feel inspired, valued, supported, and connected to the charity, where they are a vital part of our community.
The Volunteer Coordinator plays a significant part in contributing to the success of the team in coordinating key parts of the ‘volunteer journey’ (recruiting, induction, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers). Of equal importance is influencing colleagues and providing advice and guidance whilst building collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders. The role is vital to establishing good practice in volunteer involvement, developing a culture of positive engagement and raising the profile of volunteering internally and externally.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract
Key Responsibilities:
Relationships, teamwork and collaboration
· Build strong relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders across the charity to identify and implement ways to enrich the volunteer experience, maximise the volunteer opportunities and strengthen the volunteer infrastructure.
· Work collaboratively with teams that manage volunteers to provide good practice advice and guidance on effective volunteer supervision.
· Promote a positive culture of engagement that values, embeds, and promotes the work of volunteers both internally and externally.
· Take a proactive approach to understand external events and initiatives taking place across the charity, providing advice, guidance and support on the requirements for successful volunteer involvement.
Communication, resources and training
· In conjunction with the Volunteer Manager, coordinate the review, development and implementation of robust practices and procedures associated with all aspects of the volunteer journey.
· Working collaboratively with teams that manage volunteers, support with the development and implementation of volunteer training and associated resources.
· Lead on the upkeep of volunteering information on internal communication channels, ensuring all relevant policies, reference materials and documents are made available and kept up to date.
· Contribute to the production and distribution of resources for volunteer-involving events, including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, and training materials.
Administration, customer service and delivery
· Provide high-level customer service throughout the volunteer journey; contributing to recruitment, induction, training, support, retention and exit of volunteers in line with our values and strategy.
· Acting as a key point of contact for the import, maintenance and integrity of volunteering data, working with colleagues to ensure accuracy, validity and reliability that reflects volunteer contribution and delivers reliable insights.
· Coordinate the administration volunteer recruitment and selection process to foster an environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity and ensure a fair and consistent approach is followed.
· Act as the first port of contact for internal and external enquiries, coordinating the shared volunteer email inbox.
· Lead and support the effective delivery of volunteer involving activities at weekend events, where necessary.
What we are looking for:
· Strong understanding of the principles and good practice of successful volunteer involvement including recruitment, selection, induction, training, support, recognition, and retention.
· Knowledge of IT packages such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
· Significant experience of working to recruit, support, engage, and manage volunteers.
· Experience of working within the charity sector.
· Experience of working in a customer-service or people-facing environment.
· Experience of working with partners and/or external agencies.
· Experience of processing and/or handling personal (sensitive) data.
· Experience of evaluating volunteer activities and projects.
· Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at various levels across the charity.
· Excellent communication skills, including networking and presentation skills.
· Strong negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.
· Developed organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
· A conscientious approach to work and good time management skills.
· Ability to write guidance documents, which convey complex information clearly.
· Good project management skills with an ability to implement and coordinate large projects.
· Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and changing deadlines.
· Excellent IT skills.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £29,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




