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Head of People

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join a values-driven and dynamic organisation.

Position: Head of People
Location: Manchester
Salary: £48,985 per annum (pro rata to 21 hours – £29,391)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (21 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with at least 1 day per week in the Manchester office

Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 27 January 2026, in Manchester

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development including coaching, trade union.

We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants must apply via the application form on our website – CVs cannot be accepted.

About the role:

As Head of People, you will lead all people-related activity across the organisation, providing practical and professional HR leadership. Reporting to the Shared Services Lead, you will drive the delivery of the People Plan, ensuring people practices reflect co-operative values and support strategic goals.

This role offers the opportunity to shape organisational culture, support senior leaders and help create an inclusive, engaging workplace where people can thrive.

Key responsibilities:

HR leadership and delivery

• To lead the organisation’s HR function, managing internal HR resource and external providers where required.
• To support the CEO, Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team in developing and delivering the People Plan, ensuring practical implementation and measurable progress.
• To advise and support the Leadership Team on workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance and wellbeing.
• To develop and maintain fair, transparent and financially sustainable pay, grading and reward structures aligned with organisational values.
• To prepare and present HR reports and papers to the Leadership Team, Board and Committees, including the Remuneration Committee.
• To support the Remuneration Committee with expert HR advice, including the development of appraisal processes for senior roles.

Policy, compliance and governance

• To ensure HR policies are up to date, legally compliant and aligned with co-operative values.
• To support effective HR governance, including reporting, risk management and equality impact assessments.
• To lead regular policy reviews and staff consultation, ensuring consistent and fair application across the organisation.

Organisational development and culture

• To work closely with the Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team to foster a positive, collaborative and values-led culture.
• To coordinate and deliver learning and development programmes that build organisational capability.
• To support internal communications and engagement activity that strengthens trust and collaboration.

Employee relations and HR operations

• To line manage the HR Coordinator, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities.
• To provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations, recruitment and performance matters, seeking legal advice where appropriate.
• To maintain constructive relationships with recognised trade unions, ensuring effective consultation.
• To oversee recruitment, onboarding and exit processes, ensuring a positive and inclusive employee experience.
• To ensure accurate HR records are maintained and confidential information is handled appropriately.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about people, values-driven leadership, and creating inclusive and supportive workplaces.

You will bring:

• A Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar senior HR role, ideally within a values-led or membership organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience developing and delivering people strategies that support organisational growth
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• The ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion

About the organisation:

As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Head of HR, HR Manager, People and Culture Lead, Senior HR Business Partner, Director of People, or HR Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Prospectus are pleased to be supporting our client in their search for a Senior Partnerships Officer.

The organisation is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice for almost 50 years. They empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of the charity’s work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs.

This is a full-time, permanent role, with flexible working arrangements with a salary of £34,200 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible). This is a hybrid role and the postholder will be expected to work from their offices in either Bristol or London 1-2 days a week.   

The Senior Partnerships Officer will work closely with the Partnership's & Development Manager and Head of Fundraising to continually develop and maintain strategy for maximising income from corporate supporters. You will have personal responsibility for a portfolio of prospective and existing corporate supporters to solicit large donations, apply for funding and ensure meaningful partnerships are created.

They are looking for someone with proven experience of creating meaningful multi-year partnerships, securing sizeable donations. You will also have demonstrable experience of meeting/exceeding targets set.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Direct Marketing and Acquisition Officer

Hours: Full-time (34.5 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid (40% working from the office in Leeds)

Salary: £30,800 - £32,300

Contract: Permanent

DBS: Required

About us

​At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy. ​

​As we achieve the goals in our 2024 - 2030 strategy we are excited to welcome a Direct Marketing and Acquisition Officer to our passionate, supportive and committed team.​

We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.​

If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation we might have the role for you!

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About the role

We’re seeking a Direct Marketing and Acquisition Officer to join our high-performing fundraising team.

2025 was our best year yet for income and this role is pivotal in helping us to take the next step in growing our supporter base and future income.

This new role will be responsible for planning and delivering multi-channel campaigns to recruit regular donors, using data-led insights, audience segmentation, and performance tracking to optimise activity across digital, direct mail, telemarketing, and face-to-face channels.

The role will also focus on growing our lottery programme, converting new players into regular supporters, and developing retention strategies that maximise long-term commitment and lifetime value.

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Key responsibilities:

• Deliver effective multi-channel acquisition campaigns across digital and offline channels.
• Lead and grow our lottery programme, managing promotional campaigns, partner relationships, and retention strategies.
• Develop and implement supporter retention strategies to engage both new and existing supporters.
• Work with the Digital Engagement and Communications team to create engaging content and calls to action.
• Analyse campaign performance and supporter data to optimise acquisition strategies.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR, and marketing standards.
• Build strong relationships with supporters, agencies, and partners.​

At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy

About you

We’re looking for an ambitious and energetic fundraiser who is:​

• Experienced in supporter acquisition, marketing, or fundraising, with proven success in direct marketing campaigns.
• Skilled in direct marketing, campaign planning, and copywriting.
• Confident in interpreting data and translating insights into action.
• Familiar with CRM systems and digital tools (e.g. email platforms, social media ads).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.​

Experience with Click Dimensions, Dataro, Microsoft Dynamics, and knowledge of fundraising regulations would be a bonus!

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Why join us?

If you want to:​

• Be part of a charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
• Work in a supportive, ambitious, and inclusive environment and team
• Take on opportunities for professional development and growth.

​This is the role for you.​

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Interested?

If you are interested click apply and you will be redirected our careers site to complete your application.​

Closing Date: Friday 30th January at 10am

Informal Chat: Week commencing 2nd February

Interviews: Week commencing 9th February​

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.

• Are you a skilled Finance Officer seeking a new challenge? Do you have experience in bank reconciliations? Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a fast-growing organisation? If so, please read on…

  My client is a leading not-for-profit organisation based in central London seeking an interim Finance Officer to bolster their finance team on a 3-month temporary basis.

  The main responsibilities of the interim Finance Officer are:

  • Prepare cash book journals and balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure timely payment of supplier invoices by monitoring the purchase ledger.
  • Process supplier requests and BACS payment runs.
  • Supporting on all aspects of finance.

  My client is looking for:

  • Essential: Experience in SUN System and CONCUR
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a finance setting.
  • Experience in managing large volumes of supplier payments.
  • Experience of dealing with non-finance people.

  My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 1 day a week going into the office based in central London and the rest worked remotely.

  Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.

About Us

We Are Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”

About the Role

We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in HMP Garth and HMP Wymott.

We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a ‘trauma and recovery’ framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons across Merseyside, Lancaster and Cheshire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester prisons.

About You

You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds at least a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to trauma, be able to work as part of a team and feel confident working in a prison setting. You will hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be within a reasonable commute to estates.

Why Join Us?

· a competitive salary.

· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.

· company sick pay.

· Birthday annual leave.

· monthly clinical supervision.

· pension contribution.

· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.

How to Apply

Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement .

Interviews are expected to take place on 30 January 2026.

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Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience, people from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled, or from Black, Asian or minoritised communities.

** Please Note, all Job Descriptions are currently pending review **

We are looking for a Corporate New Business Lead for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for proactively generating significant income from five and six figure corporate partnerships.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking .

The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, they offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role
Lead corporate new business development to drive the growth of corporate partnerships.

Work closely with colleagues to develop and present, inspiring, high quality new business proposals, pitches and presentations.

Identify key decision makers and use strong consultative and negotiation skills to articulate the benefits of a partnership and the brand.

The Candidate
Experience of working in a corporate fundraising position or highly demonstrable, transferable skills from the corporate sector.

Highly proactive approach to researching and initiating new business opportunities.

Proven experience of prospect management.

Proven experience of winning new business.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is a purpose-driven charity dedicated to supporting doctors, medical students and their families through financial hardship and wellbeing challenges. With a history dating back to 1836, RMBF provides vital grants, practical advice and emotional support to those facing illness, injury, bereavement or crisis ensuring no one in the medical profession faces difficulty alone.RMBF plays a critical role across the medical profession by offering financial assistance, wellbeing support and community connection during some of the most challenging periods of a clinician’s life. 

RMBF is a values-led organisation with a deep understanding of the pressures of medical life. Funded largely by donations from the medical community and its supporters, RMBF are united by one clear purpose: to care for those who care for others. 

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and values-driven Chief Executive to bring a collaborative, approachable and people-centred leadership style, whilst enabling RMBF to deliver the highest standards of support to hundreds of doctors and medical students in great need. 

Key priorities include extending RMBF’s reach and profile, ensuring a clear and accessible offer for beneficiaries, maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance and sound financial management, and overseeing and supporting HR and operational functions. 

Chief Executive 

Royal Medical Benevolent Fund 

Salary: £85,000 – £90,000 

Location: Wimbledon, with 3 days in the office required 

About you 

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

• Proven experience as a CEO or similar executive leadership position. 

• Strong strategic and operational acumen. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Track record of successfully leading teams and driving growth. 

• Strong financial acumen and financial management experience at senior level 

• A collaborative management style 

Crucially, you will be inspired by RMBF’s vital work supporting doctors, medical students and their families through times of serious need from financial hardship and ill health to isolation and bereavement and by their commitment to providing practical help, advice and a safety net that improves lives across the medical profession every year. 
 

How to Apply 

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

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Harjit Bola or Erica Ritchie via email with a copy of your CV. 

Recruitment Timetable  

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 21st January 2026 

Interviews with Prospectus:  w/c 26th January 2026 

First stage interviews with RMBF:   w/c 2nd February 2026 

Second stage interviews with RMBF: w/c 9th February 2026 

HR Officer

We are seeking a proactive HR Officer to support a values driven housing organisation delivering high quality homes and people focused services across London.

Position: HR Officer

Salary: £32,021 per annum

Location: Hammersmith with hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 18 January 2026

Interview date: Friday 23 January 2026

About the role

Reporting to the Corporate Assurance and People Manager, the HR Officer will play a key role in the day to day delivery of HR and people services across the organisation. You will provide practical, professional support across the full employee lifecycle and work closely with managers and colleagues to ensure consistent, compliant and people centred HR practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and administering all stages of the employee lifecycle
• Supporting recruitment processes including administration, interviews and pre employment checks
• Delivering effective onboarding and HR inductions for new starters
• Managing HR systems and maintaining accurate employee data in line with GDPR
• Coordinating learning and development activity and maintaining training records
• Supporting payroll processes and responding to related queries
• Assisting with employee relations matters and HR projects
• Producing regular HR reports and supporting data driven decision making

About you

You will be an organised, reliable and proactive HR professional who is comfortable managing a varied workload and working with sensitivity and discretion.

You will bring:

• Strong HR or people administration experience with excellent attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships across an organisation
• Experience working in a values driven or not for profit environment
• A CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable but not essential.

About the organisation

This organisation provides safe, secure and affordable homes for single women across London and has a long standing commitment to equality, inclusion and empowerment. With an ambitious development programme and a collaborative culture, the organisation places residents and people at the heart of everything it does.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; HR Administrator, People Officer, HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, People and Culture Officer, Human Resources Assistant, HR and Payroll Officer, People Operations Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Ready to take on a Supporter Care Coordinator role where your work supports a meaningful cause?
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led national charity as their Supporter Care Coordinator, supporting a vital Individual Giving programme at the heart of fundraising and supporter engagement.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys building warm relationships, delivering excellent supporter care, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, all while knowing their work truly makes a difference.
 
If you have previous experience in supporter care, fundraising administration, income processing or CRM systems - particularly within a membership, charity or non-profit setting, this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Supporter Care Coordinator
Organisation Type: Charity
Salary/Rate: £14.36 per hour
Working Arrangements: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London (Hammersmith office-based)
Employment Type: Temporary position
Duration: 3 months
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Supporter Care Coordinator, you’ll play a central part in delivering outstanding supporter care and supporting Individual Giving activity, ensuring supporters feel valued, heard and appreciated at every touchpoint.
You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for supporters and will ensure donations are handled accurately and efficiently, acknowledgements are sent promptly, and CRM records are kept up to date. You’ll also support the delivery of fundraising appeals and collaborate across teams to improve processes and engagement.
 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing the appeals donation process, including opening post, batching cheques, recording donations on CRM, banking and acknowledgements
• Acting as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries via phone, email and post, responding in a warm, friendly and professional manner
• Supporting Individual Giving activities, including drafting copy, proofreading artwork, checking data and contributing to digital fundraising
• Leading on the thanking process, including drafting content and setting up mail merges for appeal thank-you letters
• Working closely with colleagues across the organisation during key fundraising periods
• Liaising with suppliers and managing equipment used for in-house donation processing
• Supporting ad hoc projects such as due diligence tasks, legacy and in-mem acknowledgements, and data reporting
• Being flexible to support fundraising events (e.g. London Marathon)

About You:
 
You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with supporters and understands the importance of excellent customer service in fundraising. You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks with accuracy and care.
 
You’ll bring: 

• Experience using CRM and income processing systems within a charity environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while thriving as part of a small, collaborative team
• A commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• A genuine belief in the mission, values and impact of the organisation 

Why Apply?
 
Be part of a national charity making a real difference to children’s lives
Join a supportive, values-led organisation with a strong, inclusive culture
Play a key role in shaping supporter experience and engagement
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged. Apply now to be part of a charity that truly puts supporters at the heart of everything.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Public Affairs Officer
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Reporting to Head of Policy Campaigns and Impact
Permanent
London/Hybrid with 2 days in office in London (London Bridge/SE1 3GN)
Full time, 35 hours per week with flexible working hours
£35,708.40 + £6000 London Weighting
Benefits include: 25 days AL + Bank Holidays, a Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Pensions where JRF puts in 6% with a 3%+ minimum from the employee, cycle to work, employee assistance programme, gym discounts, eye-care vouchers, a health cash plan, and season ticket loans. You can also buy and sell a week of leave.

Charity People are proud to be partnering with Joseph Rowntree Foundation to recruit a Public Affairs Officer.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation, working to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet can flourish.

The Public Affairs Officer will work closely with the wider Campaigns and Public Affairs Team which is responsible for JRF's policy influencing and cross organisational influencing strategies. The role will also involve close work with JRF colleagues in Policy, Research, and Communications and Public engagement.

You will help to identify new relationships with key MPs, Peers, and Staffers, assisting with regular political monitoring and horizon scanning, and ensuring that planning and content management systems are regularly updated. It will also help to ensure that JRF are connecting the dots across all areas they influence on including social security, work, housing, family and care, housing, and energy.

This role requires experience within policy, public affairs, or politics, as well as a clear understanding of UK parliamentary and government procedure. The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running and therefore this is not seen as an entry-level role and does require experience.

The first six months would focus on relationship building, getting to grips with JRFs processes, laying the groundwork for regular reporting updates. This would include:

• Work across broader JRF teams to offer support to the different 'Stretch Policy Groups' on mapping potential MPs to influence.
• Taking ownership of the system for tracking impact and measuring progress against our organisational influencing objectives.
• Looking for potential opportunities in parliament to make use of JRF's policy proposals.
• Work closely with the Senior Public Affairs Officer to ensure we are co-ordinating political engagement effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Public affairs support: Assist in the delivery of policy and advocacy activities, including parliamentary events, building our presence at party or sectoral conferences, written briefings and MP engagement.
• Horizon scanning: With a focus on the Westminster parliament, UK government departments and the main city regions (England), keep a running watch for suitable opportunities for JRF to advance its arguments with key audiences and ensure that relevant colleagues are alerted well in advance to be able to respond.
• Stakeholder mapping: Identify parliamentarians who may be interested in working with us, build detailed profiles of the issues that matter to them, and maintain a core list of public affairs stakeholders.
• Stakeholder engagement: Support colleagues (by gathering information through desk top research or other methods) to prepare for their interactions with high value targets and record top level details of any contact between them and JRF.
• Network building: Build an effective network of contacts among the support staff in political offices and/or opposite numbers in other organisations with a view to identifying opportunities for collaboration between JRF and their employers.
• Representation and insight gathering: Observe speeches, conferences, and select committee hearings and report any noteworthy points.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working (either in a paid or voluntary capacity) in a public affairs/policy/political team and demonstrating initiative and flexibility to deal with a range of tasks.
• Experience of networking and using interpersonal skills to develop and promote excellent relationships.
• Experience of analysing information, conducting research and finding positive solutions to challenges.
• Confidence managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of tracking political engagement across a project / campaign (desirable)
• Experience working with people who have lived experience of poverty and hardship campaigning for change (desirable)
• A strong understanding of UK Government and Parliamentary procedure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including engaging with parliamentary audiences.
• A good understanding of the issues facing low-income households in the UK and how political developments may affect them.
• An understanding of JRF's mission and work, and the context behind our policy aims.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and how this can be best applied to the role.

This role requires experience within policy, public affairs, or politics, as well as a clear understanding of UK parliamentary and government procedure. The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running and therefore this is not seen as an entry-level role and does require experience.

The successful candidate will be based at JRF's London office. Additionally, the Campaigns and Public Affairs Team find being in the office beneficial to their work and team building, therefore hybrid working at JRF means staff are encouraged to attend the office at least twice a week. The role is subject to satisfactory references.

How to apply:

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. For more information about the role, and for the full job pack, please share your CV via the link below. The closing date is 9am on Monday 19 January. Interviews will take place w/c 26 January. We will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 8 January at 1pm for candidates interested in the role (this will be recorded and shared if you are unable to attend).

As part of our commitments under the Disability Confident Scheme, Joseph Rowntree Foundation/Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust operates a guaranteed interview scheme. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria set out in the job description and person specification will be offered an interview.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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• About The Role

• Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people with complex needs in a Housing,  Hostel or Supported Accommodation environment? 

   
  We have a new Housing job opportunity where you will be working with a team of Housing professionals with the aim of supporting some of the districts’ most vulnerable adults to move on from temporary accommodation. 

  
  You will be managing all temporary and emergency accommodation placements on behalf of Cotswold District Council. The role involves working closely with homeless clients in various emergency accommodation arrangements. The aim is to assist these individuals in accessing affordable housing options and ultimately reducing the time they spend in short-term accommodation.

  
  • You will be based primarily within one of our Hostels working intensively with homeless clients to enable them to access the full range of affordable housing options with the aim of reducing time spent in short term accommodation.

  
  • The role involves travel across our district to visit homelessness households in their temporary accommodation (including Hostels and various B&B’s) with the aim of assisting them with maximising all of the housing options available to them to ensure that they are able to move on from temporary        accommodation as soon as possible.

  
  • Create bespoke ‘Tenancy Ready’ plans for each client and ensure that they have access to the appropriate support and resources to achieve this.

  
  • You will also take part in assisting the Temporary Accommodation Supervisor in ensuring that full risk assessments are carried out on each client before being offered a placement in Council managed accommodation.

  
  • Assist with the daily running of the homeless hostel’s, ensure repairs are promptly reported to the Property Service Team and assist with ensuring H&S risk assessments are up to date and adhered to.

  
  What we are looking for…
  Someone who values structure, confidentiality, and professionalism as much as they do empathy and support. You will be expected to handle sensitive personal information with the utmost discretion, in line with GDPR and safeguarding protocols. Maintaining client confidentiality is non-negotiable in this role. 

  You will need to have knowledge of Housing and related legislation, including the Housing Acts, case law, the Homelessness Reduction code of guidance and good practice.

  This role requires a strong understanding of professional boundaries and the ability to maintain them — even in emotionally complex situations. This is a rewarding but demanding role — ideal for someone who thrives on helping others in crisis, but who understands the importance of clear boundaries, resilience, and confidentiality. 

  
  You will need resilience and adaptability as you will often work with people experiencing stress, crisis, or confrontation, so it is essential you can manage these situations calmly and confidently. Being emotionally resilient and understand how to support others without becoming personally involved or emotionally entangled.

  
  Teamwork is essential for this role to work effectively with colleagues and external agencies.

  
  Please note you will be based at the hostel 5 days a week and will need the ability to travel as required.

  
  For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

  
  You will need…
  • GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English)
  • Experience of working in a Housing, Supported Housing or Homelessness focused service
  • Experience of working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs
  
  Special Conditions…
  • Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
  • DBS Check

  Should we receive sufficient applications for this role we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, therefore we advise candidates to apply as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.

  
  Publica is a unique place to work – we are a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.

  
  What can we do for you…
  • Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
  • 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
  • Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
  • Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 7% of your earnings
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with huge tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
  • Access to digital financial advice (covering your pension scheme, mortgages and other finances)
  • Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
  • Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
  • Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
  • These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!
  
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• About Us

• You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Forest of Dean District Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services. 

  
  Publica is a unique place to work, established to transform the way local services are delivered, fundamentally rethinking the way our services are designed and delivered in a digital era, making us a customer-focused organisation driven by real user needs.

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.

About the Role

The post holder will provide support to people in relation to their medication, treatment and care, ensuring that they understand and can access their rights, within the context of Independent Advocacy as set out in the Advocacy Charter and Code of Practice.

IMHAs are expected to provide a duty advocacy role as part of a rota which includes occasional Saturday working. (There is no additional payment for this, although time off in lieu is given).

To provide an Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service to Welsh Qualifying Patients in hospitals and registered settings as required by the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007 Amendment) and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

About You

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

Essential Information

The position available is based in our Swansea office. You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.

The starting salary for this role is £24,725 based on a 37 hour week.

All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 17:00, 28 January 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in English.

A prominent charity is seeking a proactive and organised Corporate Partnerships Executive to join their team for an initial 3 month contract. This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of high-value corporate partnerships, ensuring that all partners receive an exceptional level of service and that all shared goals are met. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to maximise the impact of these collaborations during a busy period for the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of existing corporate partners, serving as the main point of contact and ensuring all contractual obligations are met.

• Supporting the Corporate Partnerships Manager in the delivery of bespoke activation plans, including employee engagement, events, and cause-related marketing.

• Writing compelling updates, impact reports, and presentations to demonstrate the value of the partnership to corporate stakeholders.

• Identifying opportunities for uplift or renewal within the current portfolio to ensure sustainable income growth.

• Maintaining accurate records on the CRM database and ensuring all financial administrative tasks related to the partnerships are completed efficiently.

Person Specifications

• Proven experience working with corporate partners within a charity or non-profit environment.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with stakeholders at various levels.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience in creating engaging content for corporate audiences, such as reports and newsletters.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced team.

What’s on Offer:

• up to £134.39 per day PAYE + £21.58 daily holiday pay (£155.96 total)
• Full-time opportunity, initial 3month contract
• Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the London office

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.