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Community sits at the heart of everything we do.
This role leads our work to connect, support and grow the national craft community through Crafts Council Membership and the Craft UK network.
You will shape spaces where makers, creative businesses and craft champions can connect, learn and thrive. Working closely with colleagues and partners across the sector, you will ensure that our membership programmes respond to the real needs of the craft community and create meaningful opportunities for people to engage with craft.
You will bring strong community instincts, an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing creative practitioners and small creative businesses, and a passion for the transformative power of craft.
As a senior leader within the organisation, you will guide a talented team to deliver a compelling programme of activity, events and partnerships that strengthen the value of membership, deepen engagement and grow participation.
Through insight, listening and collaboration, you will ensure that our work remains relevant, inclusive and ambitious — supporting makers today while helping shape the future of the craft sector.
Role Focus
This role combines community leadership, programme development and income generation.
You will:
• Build and nurture a thriving national craft community
• Lead the strategic development of Crafts Council Membership and Craft UK
• Grow membership participation, reach and income
• Champion inclusive practice and remove barriers to engagement
• Strengthen the voice and visibility of craft through partnerships and advocacy
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the craft sector and understands the realities of building a creative career or business.
You will be a natural community builder with the ability to bring people together, build trust and create opportunities for collaboration.
You will also bring:
- Experience developing and growing membership, community or network-based programmes
- Strong understanding of the creative industries or craft sector
- Experience managing teams and supporting colleagues to deliver excellent work
- The ability to develop partnerships and collaborative initiatives
- Confidence working with data and insight to inform strategy and programme development
- Experience delivering programmes or initiatives that generate income or financial sustainability
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in programme design and delivery
Contract and Hours - Permanent, full-time, 36.25 hours per week. Role to commence from Summer 2026 onwards.
A typical working day is 9.15-5.30pm, including a lunch break (unpaid). We support flexible working and part-time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.
We promote hybrid working with three days per week worked at our office and gallery for full-time staff, and two days per week office and gallery working for part-time staff.
Wednesday is a whole team office and gallery day when staff meetings take place.
Salary - £39,000 to £50,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience and based on full-time working (pro rata for part-time / annualised working).
Location - Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based on the Pentonville Road in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
Your interest in this position and working for us
Your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
Your interests, qualities and values
We will happily accept a recorded statement (video or audio) in place of a covering letter. If you would prefer to do this, please see our website for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Two positions available: Based Wales and London
Closing date: 30th April at 14:20pm
This Wheelchair Skills Trainer role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. You will be required to work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited wheelchair skills training across South or North Wales (location dependent) or London. Full training and resources will be provided.
Whizz Kidz: The facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs. Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months - 25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
The person
You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. The postholder will take responsibility for the delivery of accredited face-to-face wheelchair skills training for young wheelchair users, as well as training for parents and other professionals involved in their development, ensuring processes and procedures relating to safety and safeguarding are followed. The role also includes liaising with schools, colleges and external organisations and ensuring volunteers are supported and empowered at services.
Key accountabilities
• Planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training and train the trainer across Wales or London.
• Liaise with Whizz Kidz Service Delivery Managers to ensure familiarity with the content and plans for each session, including information about young people’s care and medical needs, details of volunteers attending and venue information including contact names and access arrangements.
• Updating all documentation for events and participants onto the database.
• Promoting Whizz Kidz services to third party organisations in order to drive new applications/referrals.
• Ensuring feedback and monitoring data is collected at each event.
• Liaising with young people, families and schools as required.
• Attending Whizz Kidz services across the country if required in order to support the Service Delivery Managers.
• Use the risk assessment provided by Whizz Kidz to ensure confidence in briefing other staff/volunteers, continually updating each risk assessment where necessary.
• Adhere to relevant Whizz Kidz policies and procedures regarding safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality, risk management, health and safety, incident reporting and working with volunteers when facilitating events for young disabled people. Ensure that all staff and volunteers are fully briefed and working within these guidelines and policies.
• Liaise with Whizz Kidz Services Delivery Managers to ensure availability of sufficient resources and equipment for services, highlighting any discrepancies.
• Attend training days and events with Whizz Kidz staff and volunteers to continually develop relevant skills and competencies to effectively deliver Whizz Kidz’s Young People’s Services.
• Lead Volunteers throughout the day to deliver all planned activities in a safe and positive way, working in line with policies and procedures to ensure maximum participation.
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
• Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages.
• The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.
• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Experience
• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families
• Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.
• Youth work experience.
• Experience of risk management procedures.
Personal qualities
• Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative
• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change
• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages
• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good level of computer literacy, including databases
Weekday working, lone working and travel will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car or have good public transport links is therefore necessary.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
To apply please visit our website via the apply button.
We welcome applications from disabled people, including wheelchair users, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
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Would you like to make an impact by leading one of our fashion store teams that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?
What does this role involve?
As a Store Manager you will be accountable for manging staff and volunteers, your stores performance, maximising sales through physical and digital channels, and achieving store targets by leading an inclusive and diverse team that consistently demonstrate the BHF values .
Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role. Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.
What are we looking for?
- Experience working in a customer facing role in retail, hospitality or service industry
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to achieve sales targets
- Committed to achieving the highest retail standards at all times
- Able to work under own initiative and take a proactive approach to changing business needs and objectives
- Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
- An understanding of budgets and P&L
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
What’s important to us?
At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.
Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. We'll get there by funding cutting-edge research and innovation, which hold the keys to saving and improving more lives.
In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
Why join the BHF?
We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.
Our generous staff benefits include:
- 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
- Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
- Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
- Wagestream - early access to your wages
- 25% staff discount
- Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
- Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Discounts with a wide range of retailers
Ready to apply?
To apply, please follow these simple steps:
- Click the “Apply” button below.
- You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
- Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.
What do I need to know?
DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process
Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early
Sponsorship: Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.
For over 30 years, Global Witness has pioneered an approach that merges bold investigations with determined campaigning to secure better protections for people and our planet. We’ve gone undercover to unmask the violence and secretive deals that underpin the “blood diamond” industry. Our data-driven analysis has tracked the flow of commodities across the globe. And we’ve sought out powerful testimonies that tell the story of environmental harm and repression first-hand.
With three decades of campaigning for a fair and just planet under our belt, we reframed our focus in 2020 to address humanity’s greatest challenge: the climate crisis.
The Role
The role will provide essential support to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and learning across Global Witness. Working closely with the MEL Lead and colleagues in the Campaign function and other teams, you will help collect and analyse data, maintain systems, and contribute to learning processes that enable us to understand and demonstrate our impact.
Key responsibilities include;
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Systems and Learning
- Support for Reporting and Fundraising
Who we are looking for
• Experience in a monitoring, evaluation and learning role, or related experience in research, data analysis, or project support.
• Experience of working with partners in an equitable way and demonstratable experience engaging partners in and across MEL processes.
• Understanding of MEL approaches and methods, with some experience using both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Strong data management and analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel; experience with other MEL tools/software an advantage.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communicator and facilitator, able to present information in an accessible and engaging way.
• Collaborative and proactive team player, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to Global Witness’s mission and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How to Apply
Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with Global Witness to recruit for their growing team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.
The closing date for this role is Tuesday 14th April.
To apply, we welcome a CV and 500 words which answers the following questions;
1. Can you share an example of when you developed or introduced a project management structure or tool for a team, project or organisation where people were time-poor, unfamiliar with the terminology, or sceptical of its value? What did you do to make it practical and useful? (250 words)
2. What do you think needs to change in project management practice if organisations are to respond well to an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world? (250 words)
Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at Global Witness. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.
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We’re looking for an inspiring and forward‑thinking Unit Manager who puts patients at the heart of every decision and empowers the team to do the same.
In this role, you’ll provide confident, compassionate operational leadership to our Inpatient Unit, guiding a skilled and dedicated team to deliver holistic, high‑quality palliative care to patients and their families.
As a key member of the Inpatient Unit Senior Management Team, you’ll work closely with the Head of Inpatient Services and Nurse Consultant to shape a positive, high‑performing culture rooted in our CORE values and a shared commitment to excellence.
Main duties of the job
- Direct management and motivation of the In-Patient Palliative Care Unit including but not limited to; Recruitment, induction & onboarding, training, delegation, North London Hospice management of performance and attendance, participating in the recognition and appraisal processes
- 24-hour operational responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Head of IPU
- Providing general management across the unit 60% and working clinically 40%, supporting the development of the team through rota management, training and education, prioritising service delivery and improvement, reporting of patient progress and concerns, managing complaints and concerns, ensuring staff members complete training, working with the Learning and Development team to ensure changes are appropriately supported with education.
- Continuous Improvement; Leading, facilitating and implementing audit and research findings, including service improvements, developing a proactive approach that enables effective and efficient nursing responses to complex cases and emergent problems,
- Decision Making Responsibility is at management level – making decisions that impact the immediate team (team of 40), consulting with the HO In-Patient Services on anything that impacts the wider organisation.
- Key working relationships including; Daily/weekly - Palliative Care team, patients, patient relatives, consultants, specialist service providers volunteers, HR, bank staff, other care departments.
Working for your organisation
As an organisation, we are committed to offering a healthy work/life balance, with accessible mental health support, an extensive range of lifestyle and health benefits and excellent training and development opportunities, and hence, we offer the following range of competitive benefits:
• Competitive rates of pay
• Generous annual leave
• Transfer of NHS pension scheme
• Pension - Employer contribution pension scheme
• Access to clinical supervision
• Fully funded Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance cover
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• A range of opportunities for professional learning and development
• Access to our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Travel incentives
• Family friendly and special leave
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Blue Light Scheme membership and carers’ discounts
• Social events throughout the year and much more…
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for more details on the role and type of individual who would suit the post.
We reserve the right to interview candidates who are most suited to this post before the closing date.
North London Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. We value diversity, and we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people. North London Hospice job opportunities are open to all, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse? Do you want to make a real difference through therapeutic support in a trauma-informed, child-centred environment? Join Acorns as a Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Worker to contribute to the development and delivery of flexible support services which address the psychological and emotional needs of children, young people and families living with the effects of domestic abuse, in North Tyneside and Northumberland. You will help to develop, organise and facilitate key aspects of the service as requested by the Team Coordinator such one-to-one support interventions, group work, and youth participation opportunities in a variety of settings including in-house, schools and community venues. Post is to be predominantly based in Northumberland.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver flexible one to one support sessions, using a range of interventions to assess and positively contribute to the individual wellbeing needs of children and young people impacted by domestic abuse.
- Support service users, particularly within the 11-16 age group to develop personal and life skills, promoting self-esteem and independence, and raising awareness of other support services and opportunities available to them and their families.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of group work, activities and events, including the continued development of service user participation
- Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated care and refer service users to additional sources of help and protection as needed.
- Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and equal opportunities policies while maintaining accurate and confidential records, reporting appropriately, and complying with organisational guidelines.
- Participate in training, supervision, and team activities, contributing flexibly to service development and supporting broader organisational goals as required by management.
About You
- Holds qualifications and relevant experience in social care, childcare, youth work, or a therapeutic field
- Experience working directly with children and young people with an excellent understanding of common issues relating to child development, mental health and wellbeing
- Experienced in one-to-one casework, group facilitation, youth programmes, and multi-agency working, with a proven ability to assess needs and connect individuals to appropriate support services.
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage sensitively and non-judgementally with service users, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to empowering individuals.
- Skilled in managing workloads, maintaining accurate records, writing reports, and meeting deadlines under pressure, with strong time management and attention to detail.
- A motivated, flexible team player who values equality and diversity, and brings creativity and initiative to their practice.
- Driver with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes. This role involves frequent travel to and from locations across North Tyneside and Northumberland to meet the varied needs of service users.
Please note, that an enhanced DBS check will be required.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a positive, compassionate and impact-driven team. You’ll enjoy flexible working arrangements and autonomy in your role, opportunities for professional development and training, a supportive environment, reflective supervision, and the chance to help shape our systems for the better.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equal opportunities.
Ready to apply? Download the candidate pack and get started! We’ll invite you to send us your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and fit for the role.
If you are committed to empowering children and young people and want to be part of a team making lasting change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please make sure you include in/with your CV and personal statement:
- Name, previous names, and address.
- Education and training history, including any qualifications and the awarding body, any relevant training recently undertaken and any professional memberships.
- A full employment history in chronological order.
- Details of any convictions, spent and unspent. Details of any relation to the organisation or staff.
- A signed & dated declaration confirming that information provided is true, with no omissions. You must understand that providing false details can lead to rejection or dismissal, plus a possible referral to the police.
- All of the above information is only used to assess the candidate suitability, and will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and stored and retained according to our GDPR policies and procedures which are available upon request.
Equality & Diversity Statement
Acorns will be proactive in all matters relating to equality of opportunity and diversity. We value and will celebrate the benefits brought to our organisation by a diverse population within our communities, services, staff and volunteers team, and Board of Trustees. We commit to creating an environment, through training, practice and policy, where Trustees, employees, volunteers and service users are encouraged by example and guidance to confront and challenge discrimination where and whenever it arises, whether between colleagues or in any other area of the organisation’s work.
Acorns commits to:
- Actively challenge discrimination;
- Ensure that all staff, volunteers and service users are treated fairly;
- Make sure that our activities and services are truly accessible to all who might benefit;
- Work collaboratively with other organisations to address inequality;
- Work to promote an organisational culture of diversity;
- Strive to ensure that the profile of trustees, staff and volunteers reflects the wider communities within which we operate.
Everyone engaging with Acorns, as a servicer user, volunteer, or staff member, will be expected at all times to treat other people with respect and consideration. Our full Equality & Diversity Policy is available upon request.
Safeguarding Statement
Acorns believes that no child, young person or adult should ever experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them, to promoting their well-being and enjoyment and protecting their health, safety and general welfare while in the company, employ or care of Acorns staff or volunteers. Safeguarding and protection of those at risk is everyone’s business; it is everyone’s duty to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency. We also practice Safer Recruitment practices. Our full safeguarding policies are available upon request.
Please ensure that you submit a full CV as detailed in the job ad, with a personal statement outlining your fit for the role, signed and dated to confirm that information provided is true, with no omissions, plus the completed self-disclosure and consent form. You must understand that providing false details can lead to rejection or dismissal, plus a possible referral to the police.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Credit Controller
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reports to: Credit Control & Contracts Manager
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,233.60 (including London Weighting)
Place of work: Hybrid with 3 days in our London (Waterloo) office
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: Sunday, 29th March, 23:59
This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for candidates already located in the London area.
Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your credit control career with a national charity that truly values your expertise.
Main purpose of the role:
You will be responsible for managing the collection of debts across multiple communities, ensuring all outstanding amounts are recovered efficiently and in line with organisational policies.
You will work closely with local authorities, community staff, financial appointees and the finance department to maintain accurate financial records, improve collection rates, and support cash flow management.
This role requires strong credit control and bookkeeping expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex accounts.
Key essential criteria:
- Experience working within Credit Control in the Charity or Private sector.
- Relevant qualifications – Part qualified, CIMA, ACCA, AAT or qualified by experience.
- High level of competence in MS Office, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and Pivot Tables.
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in credit control, bookkeeping, or finance roles.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
Additional details about L'Arche can be found on our website.
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website or in the job pack.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.
The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 29th of March, at 23:59.
Interviews will take place on the 15th April.
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join RCR Learning as our Digital Learning Production Scheduler, playing a central role in delivering high quality digital learning experiences for clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists across the globe.
We are building a world class digital learning library that supports doctors at every stage of their careers strengthening professional development, improving clinical practice, and ultimately enhancing patient care.
To help us achieve this, we’re looking for a proactive and detail driven production specialist who can bring clarity, structure and momentum to our digital learning production workflows. As our Digital Learning Production Scheduler, you will own the end to end production lifecycle of multiple digital learning resources: from scoping and scheduling through development, quality assurance and release.
What you’ll be doing
- Plan, track and coordinate digital learning production across multiple projects
- Keep schedules and trackers up to date, ensuring everyone has a clear view of deadlines, dependencies and risks
- Work closely with our Learning Designers, Digital Content Developers, SMEs and Project Leads to keep delivery on track
- Maintain strong production processes — intake, prioritisation, reviews, approvals and release
- Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks and slippage, working with the Digital Learning Manager and Project Manager to keep projects moving
- Support rigorous quality assurance, version control and release management
- Ensure learning resources are published accurately and consistently to our LMS
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, documentation and production standards
- This is a hands on, highly collaborative role at the heart of our digital learning operation.
What you'll need
- Proven experience coordinating digital learning or e learning production, from planning to publication
- Confidence managing multiple concurrent workflows with clarity and composure
- Strong organisational and scheduling skills — you love a good tracker
- Experience supporting QA processes, media checks and issue tracking
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work smoothly with a wide range of stakeholders
- A highly detail oriented approach and commitment to maintaining consistent standards
- Confidence using project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Jira, Teams or SharePoint
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Interim COO (9 to 12-Month FTC)
Location: London/Hybrid | Salary: Up to £80k FTE (part-time considered)
We’re delighted to be working with a national education and youth-focused charity to recruit an Interim COO for a 9 to12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a high-impact, senior leadership role focused on completing a major organisational transformation, including the design and implementation of a new Target Operating Model (TOM). Reporting to the CEO, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the organisation delivers its programmes and services going forward.
The Role
- Lead the development and delivery of a new Target Operating Model
- Provide commercial and analytical insight to support strategic decision-making
- Work collaboratively across teams to embed change in a sensitive and inclusive way
- Support Board-level discussions, presenting options and recommendations
- Ensure programmes are delivered effectively, sustainably, and with strong impact
About You
- Commercially minded, with a background in consultancy, strategy, or transformation
- Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Strong track record of leading organisational change or transformation projects
- Confident operating at senior leadership and Board level
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and able to bring people with you through change
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a national charity, ensuring it is set up to deliver meaningful impact at scale.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply without delay.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We are delighted to be recruiting for Head of Northern Ireland to be the senior ambassador and strategic leader for Mary’s Meals across Northern Ireland. This role is remote however we require candidates to be based in Northern Ireland.
While playing a key role within the wider Development Directorate, you will guide how Mary’s Meals is seen, understood, and felt in Northern Ireland – shaping our public profile, driving sustained income growth, and building the partnerships and grassroots energy needed to grow our movement.
Key responsibilities include:
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Working cross-directorate to create and deliver a fundraising growth strategy for Northern Ireland, rooted in regional insight, cultural understanding, and community needs, and aligned with the global and national strategy.
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Working with the Communications team, shape a clear and compelling narrative, respecting the nation’s strong identity.
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Identify emerging opportunities across Northern Ireland, including diocesan networks, local relationships, and regional giving patterns, adjusting plans quickly to drive maximum impact.
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Serve as the senior MMUK representative in Northern Ireland, ensuring activity aligns with the national organisational strategy.
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Act as the leading spokesperson for Mary’s Meals in Northern Ireland, representing the charity to churches, schools, local authorities, individuals, universities, and community or business networks.
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Spend focused time externally; networking, nurturing partnerships and driving growth through representing the charity at events, meetings, faith gatherings, conferences, and civic forums.
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Proactively cultivate, pursue, and develop fundraising opportunities via networking and outreach with the aim of securing support for our school feeding programme.
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Develop and maintain a robust national growth pipeline, ensuring proactive identification, cultivation, conversion, and stewardship of opportunities.
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Significant focus on the growth and development of new Volunteer Fundraising Groups in counties across Northern Ireland.
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Line manage and coach a Regional Development Officer, enabling them to become a confident, high‑performing fundraiser.
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Serve as a trusted media spokesperson for press, broadcast, and faith media when required.
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Work closely with the Communications team to provide compelling local supporter stories, impactful moments, and local activity to showcase.
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Shape national to local messaging so that campaigns resonate with audiences across Northern Ireland.
To apply for the role of Head of Northern Ireland based at Mary’s Meals UK, please follow instructions on Charity Job.
Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Interviews will commence week commencing 30th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview
The Tower Project’s award-winning JET Service is seeking a passionate and skilled Disability Employment Adviser to help transform the employment prospects of adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism.
This is a varied community-facing role combining personalised employment support, employer partnership working and in-work coaching. You will manage a caseload of aproximatley 25 clients at different stages of their employment journey and work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and referral partners to create meaningful employment opportunities.
You will be supported by the Employment Support Team Lead and will play an important role in delivering positive, measurable outcomes for individuals across East London.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
IAG and Employment Support
You will act as the key adviser for a cohort of clients, delivering high-quality, person-centred employment support that leads to sustained paid outcomes.
You will:
- Build positive working relationships with referral partners including the Community Learning Disability Team, education providers and local support organisations.
- Complete vocational profiling, better-off calculations and personalised support plans focused on employment aspirations.
- Deliver one-to-one sessions to support CV development, interview preparation, confidence building and workplace readiness.
- Support clients to access appropriate training, qualifications and work experience opportunities aligned to their goals.
- Help clients identify and overcome barriers to employment through practical, solution-focused support.
Employer Partnerships and Job Matching
You will contribute to the development and maintenance of inclusive employer partnerships across the local area.
You will:
- Support the development of relationships with employers in a range of local sectors to support client progression.
- Promote inclusive recruitment practices and reasonable adjustments.
- Provide guidance and reassurance to employers on supporting employees with learning disabilities and autism.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to match clients to suitable roles that reflect their strengths and aspirations.
- Maintain ongoing contact with employers to support sustained placements and positive working relationships.
In Work Support and Job Coaching
Where clients progress into employment, you will provide initial structured in-work support to help clients succeed and grow in their roles
You will:
- Conduct job and task analysis to ensure clear understanding of workplace expectations.
- Support employers to implement appropriate adjustments.
- Deliver workplace coaching using structured approaches such as Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI), gradually reducing support as independence develops.
- Monitor progress in partnership with the employer and client to support sustained employment.
Career Development
Support clients who are in sustained employment to explore progression opportunities, further training and career development pathways.
Monitoring and Administration
- Maintain accurate and timely client records in line with organisational requirements.
- Contribute to performance reporting, case studies and outcome data as required.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards.
General Responsibilities
- Work towards agreed performance targets and contribute to overall team outcomes.
- Represent the service professionally at meetings and partnership events.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, employers and stakeholders.
- Keep up to date with relevant employment and benefits legislation.
- Follow the organisation’s policies, procedures.
- Participate in supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.
The key aims of the The Tower Project are to enable and empower people with disabilities to develop opportunities, and have a voice in the community



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The Biochemical Society are seeking a Training Manager, on an 18-month Fixed Term contract to support the Biochemical Society Training programmes.
Training Manager role is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver on agreed strategy across our current and future programme of training events, activities and resources, and plays a key role in taking the Society’s training programme forwards, focusing on the delivery and development of existing training programmes, the creation and implementation of exclusive members-only training opportunities to enhance our membership offering, and for devising and implementing new training courses by working with volunteers to develop appropriate content.
Reporting to the Director of Events and Training, this role will set up and lead all stages of delivering new training, from conception to delivery, working with subject matter experts to explore new ideas to provide surplus-generating training for existing and new training programmes by gathering insight from members, other organisations and wider markets to understand training needs and inform the design of programmes.
Suitable candidates will have experience delivering income generating science-based training programmes, using Learning Management Systems and have excellent interpersonal skills, working on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
For more information about the organisation, please visit our website.
Here is some information on our Benefits package.
Closing date: 27th March 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that this role is home-based and as such interviews will be virtual.
“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”
Please send a CV and covering letter. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.
The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Founded in 1911, we’ve been at the forefront of advancing molecular bioscience for over 100 years.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Service Desk Manager
Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid working
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices (Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington).
Salary - £48,576 for Cardiff, Edinburgh, or Warrington. £53,459 for London (including London allowance)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About Us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
This critical role leads our Service Desk in delivering responsive, high-impact second and third-line support across our core systems, applications and hardware.
You'll champion clear, consistent processes that empower Helpdesk Analysts to resolve more issues at first contact, building a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and shared problem-solving. Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical challenges, you’ll drive improvements to system stability, service quality and user satisfaction, while ensuring colleagues from around the world (including those working in French or Spanish) receive timely, thoughtful and effective support.
At its heart, this role shapes a support function that is proactive, knowledgeable, and always focused on maximising organisational impact.
About you
You'll bring strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows environments and enterprise-level administration, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex, multi-system issues at second-line level and beyond. With well-developed communication skills, you're confident supporting colleagues at all levels and are comfortable working within ITIL-aligned service management practices.
You'll have experience leading or guiding technical teams, ideally across multiple locations, and a deep understanding of modern Microsoft technologies, service desk tools, and the realities of providing dependable support in a busy environment.
Knowledge of ITIL, Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure fundamentals or IT project methods would be a bonus, as would experience supporting teams in development or international settings.
Please see the role profile for a detailed breakdown of the skills, knowledge and experience required for this role.
Further Information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job 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. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to make an impact by leading one of our fashion store teams that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?
What does this role involve?
As a Store Manager you will be accountable for your stores performance, maximising sales through physical and digital channels, and achieving store targets by leading an inclusive and diverse team that consistently demonstrate the BHF values .
Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role. Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.
What are we looking for?
- Experience working in a customer facing role in retail, hospitality or service industry
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to achieve sales targets
- Committed to achieving the highest retail standards at all times
- Able to work under own initiative and take a proactive approach to changing business needs and objectives
- Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
- An understanding of budgets and P&L
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
What’s important to us?
At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.
Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. We'll get there by funding cutting-edge research and innovation, which hold the keys to saving and improving more lives.
In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.
Belonging at BHF
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.
Why join the BHF?
We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.
Our generous staff benefits include:
- 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
- Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
- Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
- Wagestream - early access to your wages
- 25% staff discount
- Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
- Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Discounts with a wide range of retailers
Ready to apply?
To apply, please follow these simple steps:
- Click the “Apply” button below.
- You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
- Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.
What do I need to know?
DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process
Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early
Sponsorship: Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Haringey Education Partnership
We are a leading education partnership based in Hornsey, north London, committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. We have +160 member schools across Haringey, Enfield and Waltham Forest.
The Role
The Administrative Officer will play a key role in helping to ensure the smooth running of HEP’s operations, events, and communications, and in delivering the high-quality service that underpins our success. This role reports jointly to the Operations Manager and the Head of Communications & Engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- First point of contact for schools, clients, suppliers, and visitors triaging issues and responding efficiently and helpfully to queries in person, via phone, and by email
- Monitoring of shared email inboxes across various teams, addressing enquiries in a timely manner
- Work closely with the Operations, Comms and CPD teams to support projects and workstreams
Event / Visitor Coordination
- Prepare and manage meeting rooms and training venues liaising with trainers and delegates
- Assist with the planning and delivery of in-person and online events, including training sessions and conferences
- Create event collateral in a professional and timely manner
CPD Support
- Support with organising, hosting and managing the technical side of virtual and in-person meetings, training and webinars
- Support with the development of CPD promotional material including brochures and flyers
- Support with uploading HEPs training programme and events onto website
Communications and Digital Support
- Website administration support, resolving member queries
- Help in creation and distribution of communication materials, such as flyers, newsletters, brochures,podcasts and content for social media/digital channels
- Work with the Communications Team to ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in an administrative or office support role
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, Zoom, Monday, Adobe Suite
- Good numeracy and data-handling skills
- Ability to manage time, prioritise effectively, and work flexibly across multiple tasks
- A proactive, positive, and collaborative approach to work
- A strong commitment to improving life chances for children and young people
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience of working in or with schools or education settings
- Experience with event coordination or customer service
- Familiarity with maintaining websites and basic content management systems
Other information
Application Process:
- Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their suitability for the role.
- Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply and we may hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
Working at HEP:
- You will be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering schools and improving outcomes for children and young people
- You will work in a supportive environment that values learning, innovation, and collaboration
- We offer opportunities for professional development and encourage staff to shape and grow their roles
- We offer 30 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme
- We are an 'in-person first organisation' and this role is in-person/office based, working in Hornsey, north London with the opportunity to visit our member schools and attend events/conferences as required
We are actively seeking diversity of experience academically and professionally, as well as representing the different communities we serve.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment.
HEP is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our safer recruitment checks an online search many be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role along with a current CV.
HEP is a not-for-profit, schools-led school improvement company focused on raising outcomes for all children and young people in our member schools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.