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My role is a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months. Duties will include:
- Take primary responsibility for a number of subsidiary entities, ensuring the preparation of financial statements and liaising with the external auditors.- Assisting with preparation of financial statements and undertaking relevant analysis.
- Reviewing the year-end trial balances and analysing key variances with previous years to identify potential omissions or misstatements.
- Developing and managing a regular schedule of review and reconciliation of all GL accounts, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and cleared appropriately.
- Ensuring all key GL accounts are reviewed each month, including suspense, control and clearing accounts to identify discrepancies, investigating and making corrections as required.
- Managing the month-end timetable, including sending out regular communications, following up on outstanding actions to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ensuring all payments are processed using the most appropriate payment method, considering value and payment terms, ensuring appropriate authorisation and sufficient funds are available.
- Ensuring bank accounts and bank mandates are kept up-to-date, including opening of new bank accounts and any alterations to arrangements with existing accounts.
- Ensuring regular (at least monthly) bank reconciliations are prepared and overseeing the monitoring of daily bank balances.
- Ensuring the production of daily/weekly/monthly cash monitoring and forecasting spreadsheets, working with the Financial Accountants to ensure the maintenance of appropriate liquidity whilst optimising funds available for investment.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience of financial accounting. If you were studying for a professional qualification, that would be an advantage. Strong systems skills, including Excel, are also required.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a large, forward-thinking organisation with scope to develop your skills and take on additional duties over time.
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Prospectus are delighted to be working with a national charity in their recruitment for a Finance Manager role.
 
This role is available on a fixed term contract (12 months) and full-time basis. The salary on offer for this role is circa £45,000 per annum. There is a mainly remote role with expectation that the postholder will attend the Kent office on occasion. 
 
The Finance Manager will lead the day‑to‑day operations of the charity’s finance function, maintaining strong financial controls, delivering clear and reliable reporting, and providing proactive support to internal teams. The role will be instrumental in managing costs, tracking income, overseeing the financial elements of contracts, and equipping managers with the insight they need to manage their budgets effectively.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in a similar position, ideally within the not-for-profit sector. You will have experience preparing management accounts. You will have experience in budget management. You will have experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel. You will have a strong understanding of restricted funding and contract‑based income. You will have experience in line management, mentoring colleagues, and working within a team.
 
Desirably, you will have knowledge of Charity SORP. You will have familiarity with local authority and/or public‑sector contracts. You will have experience overseeing or supporting payroll processes.
 
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
 
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.

Salary: £49,100 per annum

Contract Type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract 

Closing date: 21 June 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: 29-30 June 2026

About CARE 

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects. 

Why work for CARE International UK? 

This is a compelling opportunity to take on a senior programme management role within CARE International UK at a time when the organisation is adapting to evolving funding relationships and increasing engagement with innovative funding mechanisms and corporate partners. As Senior Programme Manager, you will be entrusted with leading some of CARE’s most complex and high-value programmes, ensuring strong delivery, compliance, and impact across diverse contexts. 

The role offers meaningful exposure to non-traditional donors and private sector partnerships, alongside CARE’s established institutional funding, with a particular focus on francophone Africa. You will work closely with country offices, partners, and donors to navigate complexity, support effective delivery, and respond to new ways of working, while maintaining CARE’s strong commitment to gender equality and locally led approaches. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced programme manager looking to deepen their expertise in complex portfolio delivery and innovative partnerships within a values-driven organisation. 

About you 

You are an experienced programme management professional with a strong track record of managing complex, multi-country or high-value programmes funded by institutional and corporate donors, with experience managing projects across the full project lifecycle, from contracting and start-up through implementation, reporting, and close-out. You bring sound judgement, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to lead donor relationships, negotiate contracts, and resolve delivery challenges in partnership with country offices and stakeholders. 

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (essential) and French (desirable). Experience engaging with corporate partners and an understanding of agricultural value chains, such as cocoa or similar commodities, and the realities facing smallholder farmers, will be a strong advantage. You are committed to CARE’s values and bring a demonstrated commitment to tackling structural inequality, promoting gender equality, and working in line with feminist leadership principles. 

About the role 

The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for independently managing a mixed portfolio of humanitarian and/or development programmes, including some of CARE International UK’s most complex and high-value projects. The role leads on programme oversight across the full project lifecycle, from contracting and start-up through to delivery, reporting, and close-out, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and risk management. 

The role involves close collaboration with country offices, partners, and internal teams, including Programme Finance, Programme Funding, and technical advisers, as well as acting as a senior interface with donors. The portfolio will likely include grants as well as commercial contracts and may include corporate partnerships in addition to institutional donors.

Key skills and abilities required include strong programme and financial management capability, excellent donor and stakeholder relationship management, the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities, and confidence working independently while escalating risks appropriately. The role requires sound judgement and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. 

As this is a short-term contract, the successful candidate will be expected to familiarise themselves very quickly with the role. Only candidates who meet the requirements and are available immediately will be considered for shortlisting.

Right to Work in the UK 

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.

Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here. 

Safeguarding  

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.   

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:  

• Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.    

• Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).   

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.  

Equality and Diversity   

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

We know we can't achieve this alone. That's why we work closely with organisations and companies that share our commitment to ensuring everyone can access mental health support when they need it.

As part of our Corporate Partnerships team, you'll play a vital role in developing and delivering impactful collaborations. From employee fundraising and bespoke awareness campaigns to tackling mental health stigma, gift-in-kind partnerships and donations. No two partnerships are the same.

The Corporate Partnerships team is part of the wider Income Generation Directorate, which brings together Fundraising, Retail, Business Development and Operations into a single, unified function. Together, we share responsibility for delivering sustainable income growth, strong performance and meaningful organisational impact. Everyone plays a role in this collective approach, working across teams to achieve ambitious targets, strengthen supporter and partner relationships, and embed commercially minded, mission-led ways of working.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Postholder will provide excellent relationship and account management to Mind's existing corporate partnerships to maximise mutual value and impact. They will plan and deliver partnership initiatives, in line with the CorporatePartnerships strategy, to achieve ambitious income targets. This role will contribute to the Corporate Partnerships team accountabilities:

-Secure and grow restricted and unrestricted income via out mutually beneficial corporate partnerships

-Develop and enable corporate partnerships that deliver added value benefits to Mind and it's work i.e. gift-in-kind and pro-bono support

-Develop and enable corporate partnerships in support of Mind reaching new audiences

-Deliver an excellent experience in support of effective, long-term relationships

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a great charity to recruit the Business Development Manager to help drive forward the charity mission at a crucial time, as they adapt to a changing funding landscape and build sustainable income for the future.

 About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key leadership role within the organisation. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering income generation strategies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

This is a hands on and varied role where you will:

• Lead and grow diverse income streams including grants, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising
• Develop compelling funding proposals and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and stakeholders
• Oversee flagship fundraising events and support third-party fundraisers
• Line manage charity shop managers and nurture a network of volunteers
• Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development
• Represent the charity externally with confidence and professionalism

About You

We are looking for a proactive, organised and motivated individual who can think strategically while delivering practical results.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising, business development, or a similar role
• Strong track record in securing funding (grants, trusts, corporate, or individual giving)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing events, campaigns, and stakeholder relationships
• Confidence in presenting, networking, and representing an organisation
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Experience managing staff or volunteers
• A collaborative, resilient, and adaptable approach

Experience within the charity sector and knowledge of fundraising regulations is desirable.

Full job description available upon request.

Salary: £35,229- £40,885 this will be pro rata of the 30 hours

Contract Type: permanent, part-time, Flexible (maximum 30 hours per week)

Location: Stockport

Application: Cv and Supporting statement to

Deadline: On rolling basis

If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Lucy at Harris Hill.

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

Headstart is transforming how we restore and manage headwater catchments — bringing together water companies, conservation experts, researchers and policymakers to help the water sector to capitalise on the special benefits of working with small waters.

We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative Technical Programme Manager to drive delivery across a complex, multi-partner programme. You’ll sit at the heart of the programme — coordinating people, science and delivery — turning innovative ideas into real-world impact.

Why this role?

• Lead a nationally significant programme influencing policy and practice

• Work with a diverse partnership across the water and environmental sectors

• Play a key role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises

• Help shape future investment and decision-making in water management

About you

You’ll be a confident programme leader with strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complexity. Experience in environmental or catchment-based work is a plus — but just as important is your ability to connect people, manage delivery and drive progress.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please send a covering letter and application form as well as a copy of your CV. 

No agencies, please.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: 7th & 8th July 2026

We are looking for an Operations Assistant, to support the Executive and Operations team in administrative and travel support delivering campaigns to accelerate a fair phase-out of oil and gas in the UK. We have grown rapidly as an organisation over the last five years and are looking for a new member of the team to provide cross-organisational support as we head into the next phase of our development. We’re looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm to provide comprehensive executive support to the Executive Director, and support to underpin the smooth running and efficiency of our operations. It is a varied role that will suit a versatile and strong “generalist” who can handle complexity and is proactive and resourceful. You will work closely with the Executive Director and Operations Team across a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities.

About the team

This role sits witin the exciting Strategic communications team.

We help tell Mind's story and bring it to life. We work with teams across the organisation, helping plan and manage communications so we can deliver the right work, at the right time.

We run marketing campaigns for Mind's corporate partners, retail shops and key programmes.

Together, we work to make sure Mind's message is clear, joined up and has the greatest possible impact.

Team information

Join us as a senior marketing campaigns officer to deliver impactful, multi-channel campaigns acros physical activity & mental health , and trauma-informed support for young people.

The contract is for 13 months. The salary is £41,242 (includes London weighting)

This role will:

-use innovative marketing techniques

-lead PR and media opportunities

-collaborate with partners

- drive engagementwith your target audiences.

-manage end-to-end campaign delivery (budgets, timelines, KPIs and risk) and use insight to optimise performance.

This role requires a strong commitment to inclusive, anti-racist and trauma-informed practice. We also make sure our campaigns are co-designed with people with lived experience.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Plan and deliver multi-channel marketing for Mind's physical activity & mental health work, creating impact across the sector - from grassroots to elite sport They will also look after media and PR activity as well as the development of programme materials. The role will also be expected to maximise athlete and celebrity involvement.

-Plan and deliver multi-channel marketing for Mind's trauma-informed young people programme. They will create compelling content that drives awareness, engagement and action. They will deliver against clear KPIs. This includes reaching 100,000 young people (11-24) with trauma information.

-Across both programmes, this role will manage campaign delivery (timelines, budgets, KPIs and risk), track performance and use insight to improve results,

-Our trauma informed support programme is funded by Mind corporate partners. Our physical activity programme is funded by corporate partners and Sport England. Working collaboratively with partners will be an essential part of the role.

-This role must promote inclusive, anti-racist and trauma-informed practice. They need to make sure campaigns reach priority audiences and are co-designed with people with lived experience.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join Mind's community fundraising team. This is as a maternity cover on a Fixed Term Contract of one year.

The team is focused on recruiting and delivering brilliant stewardship to supporters who choose to fundraise in their own way for Mind, whether this is at home, their place of work or at school, colleague or university. This year the team aims to raise over £5m and support over 10,000 people and organisations who have chosen to give their time and enthusiasm in order to organise their own fundraising activity for Mind.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

Day to day, the Community Fundraising Officer manages supporter journeys from end-to-end. You'll make sure that those who are doing their own fundraising for Mind get the support they need ahead of their fundraising activity, feel connected to Mind's mission and are inspired to fundraise. You'll work with the Senior Community Fundraising Officer to support other areas of the programme delivery, such as using data and insights to optimise and further develop our automated supporter journeys.

We'd like to hear from you if you have:

-Experience of supporting volunteers to undertake a fundraising activity and exceed their targets.

-The ability to interpret and analyse performance data to optimise supporter journeys and maximise income.

-Excellent interpersonal skills for building strong relationships both internally and with supporters externally.

-Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions, fostering a positive and productive working environment.

-Experience of using appropriate IT suite level of programmes associated with the role including databases and digital platforms.

-Experience of working independently to resolve routine tasks, manage own priorities and meet deadlines.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Role Profile while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Non-Executive Board Member

Nottingham

£6,782.00 per annum 

Do you want to be a voice for change? If so, join our Board as a Non-Executive Board Member and help shape change at NCHA.

About Us
A force for good in the East Midlands for over 50 years, NCHA’s mission is to provide homes and support by people who care. We house more than 20,000 people and manage over 10,000 homes in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
We employ over 1,300 people, who receive training opportunities, apprenticeships and a huge range of colleague benefits.

We’re building new homes all the time and work with 19 local authorities to build affordable homes that meet the needs of people in their area. This includes homes for sale, rent, shared ownership and everything in between. We’ve got an annual turnover of £100 million, and we have invested more than £800 million in properties.

But we don’t just do houses - we also provide a range of care and support services all over our region.

About our Board and the roles

NCHA strives to be an inclusive workplace and we particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities, women and people with disabilities to ensure we fully represent our communities.

As we also value diversity in experience and sector, we review the make-up of our Board annually to ensure we’ve got the right representation to enable us to continue to make the right decisions for our customers, colleagues and the organisation as a whole.

And this is where you come in.

What we’re looking for:

You will have current or very recent experience within a regulated, property-based Adult Social Care organisation (for example, supported living or care home services), potentially gained as a Quality Lead, Registered Manager, Commissioner, Inspector, or in a similar role. As well as in-person attendance at our Board meetings and strategic awayday, you will be required to be a member of one of NCHA’s separate committees. In total, your obligation will be around 12 meetings a year, plus additional time for reviewing documents.

All applicants should be enthusiastic team players with links to the East Midlands who share our CLEAR values, have a passion for housing and social care, and are looking for a Non-Executive Board Member role with a socially conscious Housing Association.

You will work as part of a team and be collectively responsible for ensuring the success of NCHA, and its compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.

You will contribute to setting our strategic aims and take key strategic decisions about future development; whilst providing entrepreneurial leadership and oversight across the NCHA Group; including playing a part in managing the Chief Executive and executive management team.

Finally, you will accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Board Membership including meeting the fit and proper persons test under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and support towards your personal development
• A chance to expand your existing Board skills
• Opportunities to network as you would be representing NCHA externally when required
• IT equipment provided

Remuneration:  £6,782.00 per annum

If you’ve got a passion for what we do, please click APPLY now and be assured that you will be joining a successful Board and contributing to our vision of “More Homes, Great Services, Better Lives”.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Save the dates

By midnight on 22nd June - Applications close for the role

By 8th July 2026 - Completion of Personality Questionnaire (if shortlisted)

By 10th July 2026 - In-person interviews at

We are currently looking for an experienced and proactive individual to oversee the smooth and efficient running of large-scale clinical trials that contribute to high-quality research and impact public health and clinical practice.

As Trial Manager, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of clinical study(s) within the CPTU.  You will be responsible for coordinating participant recruitment, enrolment, and retention strategies, as well as managing site engagement and trial governance. Working closely with the wider project teams, investigators, and external partners, you will oversee trial timelines, budget adherence and regulatory compliance to ensure the study meets its objectives.

To apply for this role, you will have demonstrable experience of managing clinical trials previously, and will have extensive experience of liaising with multiple stakeholders and handling protocol deviations or trial-related challenges. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills are essential. Excellent communication skills are required to provide clear updates to internal and external teams, prepare reports for funders and regulators and contribute to publications or presentations.

If you are interested in applying for this exciting position, please submit your CV in the first instance (cover letters are not required).

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

Please note this is initially a 6 month contract and will be hybrid working (East London) although some flexibility can be considered. Please only apply if you have no more than a 1 month notice period.

Both part-time or full-time are considered for this role.

We’re currently looking for a Project Coach (BSEIW) working on a fixed term basis until 31st May 2028, to help us deliver our mission. This a 0.6 FTE position, working 3 days a week.

What’s it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Some of our benefits include:

• An excellent pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance and a healthcare cash plan
• Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme
• 25 days’ annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities

The Role

What will I be doing?

You’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including:

Co-design and deliver initiatives: Collaborate with the IOP and wider partner teams (Royal Society of Chemistry and Science Made Simple) to deliver core project activities including:

• Welsh Physics Teaching Network
• Easy Teach professional learning sessions
• Physics Forums
• Resource Round-Ups
• Whole-School Inclusion and Equity Network activities
• Primary and Secondary Science Days

Professional development delivery: Deliver evidence-based CPD, mentoring, and coaching to support practitioners, particularly early-career and out-of-field teachers, to build subject knowledge and confidence in teaching physics in line with the Curriculum for Wales.

Equity and inclusion: Contribute to equity-focused interventions that explore and address systemic and school-level barriers to post-16 physics participation, including unconscious bias and science capital gaps.

Monitoring and reporting: Track and evaluate programme delivery, capturing data on participation, feedback, outcomes, and impact. Contribute to quarterly monitoring reports and support external evaluation.

Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with schools in Wales, education stakeholders, and fellow partners. Represent the IOP in local networks and act as a regional champion for physics education.

Continuous learning: Develop and maintain your expertise in science education, curriculum reform, inclusion strategies, and subject-specific pedagogy to ensure interventions are current, effective, and aligned with practitioners' needs.

Projects you may work on include:

• Boosting Science Education in Wales
• Welsh Physics Teacher Conference

Who will I work with?

You’ll work closely with a range of colleagues and stakeholders, including:

• Colleagues across Membership and Inclusion, Education, Workforce and HE Directorates
• Project partners including Royal Society of Chemistry and Science Made Simple
• School leaders, teachers and technicians across primary and secondary schools in Wales
• Regional education partners and networks
• Teacher professional learning networks and subject communities

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if you bring:

Essential:

• Experience teaching physics or facilitating science CPD at a secondary level.
• Delivering or supporting science education, CPD, or curriculum-aligned science communication.
• Coaching, mentoring, or training teachers or education professionals.
• Working with schools in Wales and understanding the Welsh education landscape.
• Leading or contributing to inclusive practice and equity-based initiatives.

Nice to have:

• Welsh language skills are desirable to support bilingual communications across the project
• Understanding of barriers to STEM progression, particularly for underrepresented groups, and strategies to promote science capital.

At the IOP, we know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

How will I be working?

We operate a flexible, trust based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, while recognising the value of in person collaboration. You will be assigned a base office, with hybrid working offered as standard.

You will engage in regular in person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working.

As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London. 

Why join the IOP?

The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community. 

We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help.

Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.

Purpose of the role 

In 2027 we will host our prestigious Global Congress. Held every four years, Congress convenes eminent leaders invested in global consumer rights and empowerment. This includes the heads of the leading consumer advocacy organisations, ministers and senior government representatives, leaders in civil society, executives at top businesses, prominent academics, and visionaries from philanthropic and international institutions. 

Congress is critical to the mission of Consumers International. It is crucial for our governance, as the basis for our General Assembly, where our Membership elects the governing Council of Consumers International. Around this procedural milestone, we structure a participatory, diverse and unique programme that is designed to build and advance the future of consumer rights advocacy worldwide. Our last Congress brought together over 600 participants, including more than 100 at C-suite level, and was a platform for releasing new insight and announcing major partnerships. It featured over 30 interactive sessions taking place over three days in person and online, with extremely high satisfaction and feedback ratings from participants.

To drive forward our planning and delivery for our next Congress in 2027, we are looking for an exceptional Lead, Flagship Events. This person will be the organisational lynchpin for Congress, working directly with our Leadership Team at Consumers International to produce and execute a clear event plan according to ambitious milestones and key performance indicators. 

The Lead will project manage and mobilise the wider Consumers International team to deliver the 2027 Congress, building a relationship with the host government and playing an essential part in producing a dynamic event that excites and inspires attendees. The Lead will bring strong leadership, coordination and project management skills to the role. They will have best-in-class relationship building and negotiation skills, experience dealing with senior stakeholders, and will have delivered major impactful events in the past. 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to produce a unique and significant event for the global consumers rights movement. For a taster of our past summits see our 2023 Congress (Kenya) and 2019 Summit (Portugal). 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Management  

• Develop and drive delivery of a comprehensive Congress project plan with clear milestones, dependencies and performance indicators 

• Lead execution of the project plan, ensuring and mobilising the team to exert discipline against deadlines, priorities and organisational goals 

• Manage the Congress budget, including oversight of host government allocations and financial reporting   

• Co-ordinate the wider Consumers International team around Congress delivery, ensuring clear ownership, accountability and decision-making across workstreams 

• Monitor and report on progress against key milestones, risks, participant targets and budget performance, escalating where needed

• Lead post-event evaluation and debrief, capturing insights and recommendations to strengthen future flagship events 

Relationship management and negotiation

• Manage a strong and trusted relationship with the host government, ensuring effective coordination and resolution of issues that arise 

• Lead negotiations and relationships with venues, suppliers and delivery partners to secure high-quality delivery within budget 

• Build and support leadership at Consumers International to establish trusted relationships with senior stakeholders participating in Congress, including across government, Members, sponsors, speakers and strategic partners 

Event logistics and delivery 

• Lead planning and oversight of major logistical components of Congress, including venue, accommodation, transport, catering, accessibility and interpretation to support a seamless participant experience 

• Lead onsite event management, troubleshooting and issue resolution during Congress delivery 

Event systems and governance 

• Oversee the implementation of systems and processes required for successful Congress delivery, including registration and reporting 

• Coordinate planning for the General Assembly and governance components of Congress, this includes supporting senior management at Consumers International to coordinate on voting processes, member participation and associated systems 

Participant experience and organisational leadership 

• Lead Congress planning discussions across the organisation, mobilising the team and ensuring strong communication, coordination and momentum across teams

• Help shape a dynamic, participatory, safe and inspiring Congress experience that reflects Consumers International’s ambition and global leadership 

• Work closely with Leadership Team to support delivery of a high-profile global event with significant reputational and strategic importance, including through the delivery of an impactful programme 

• Carry out additional responsibilities related to Congress delivery and organisational priorities as required

At PHG, we’ve spent nearly 30 years turning complex science into practical health policy. We are now looking for a versatile Administration and Communications Officer to join our team. 

As Administration and Communications Officer you can expect to spend half your time supporting our external-facing communications activities, including, designing digital and print content and keeping our website up to date. From monitoring analytics to maintaining our house style, you’ll help ensure our policy perspectives reach the right people. The other half of your time will be spent ensuring our office and HR functions run smoothly. This includes essential HR admin (payroll, recruitment, and contracts), coordinating meetings and events, and managing our office facilities.   However, no two weeks are likely to be the same.

Who You Are

You’re someone who loves variety and doesn't mind switching gears from designing a newsletter to booking an external meeting in the same afternoon.

Our Ideal Candidate

• You have an eye for detail and enjoy using different software (e.g. Adobe Indesign, Canva) to create impactful content

• You’re proficient in Google/Microsoft and either know your way around CMS/CRM platforms or are excited to learn.

• You can juggle competing priorities without dropping standards or missing deadlines.

• You’re a team player who is self-motivated, professional, and ready to take the initiative.

This is a chance to work at the intersection of science and policy in a flexible, supportive environment. 

The PHG Foundation is a linked exempt charity of the University of Cambridge.