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Lead Financial Strategy. Enable Extraordinary Care.
At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we provide specialist care and vital support to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and surrounding counties.
It costs £3.4 million each year to maintain our current level of care, with minimal government funding. Every decision we make must balance compassion with sustainability. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to help secure our long-term future and develop services in line with demand.
This is more than a finance role. It is an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a much-loved local charity and ensure we continue reaching every child and family who needs us.
The Role
As Director of Finance, you will:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and be a key member of the Senior Management Team
- Lead long-term financial planning to ensure sustainability and resilience
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reserves management
- Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and statutory requirements
- Present clear, insightful financial reports to the Board of Trustees
- Be responsible for financial controls, systems and governance
You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, helping to shape the future direction of the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and values-driven finance leader who brings:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant senior financial leadership experience
- Strong experience in strategic planning, budgeting and financial governance
- The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- High levels of integrity, judgement and emotional intelligence
Charity or healthcare experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from commercial or public sector backgrounds who are motivated to apply their expertise in a purpose-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a beautiful, purpose-built hospice in Maidenhead
- Generous annual leave, including your birthday off and additional “Alexander Days”
- Pension and Death in Service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- A genuinely supportive, values-led culture
- Staff discounts
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Finance & Corporate Services is a new post for the East London Mosque Trust (ELMT). The Director of Finance will lead the Trust’s financial strategy, planning, and operations. This pivotal role will oversee the day to day financial transactions and ensure compliance while driving financial sustainability, transparency, innovation, and long term growth. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, the Senior Management Team, and the Trustees to help shape the future direction of the organisation. As one of the largest mosques and Islamic centres in the UK, it is imperative to build capacity in the leadership team to deliver effective, informed, strategic financial decisions to support the future sustainability of the ELMT.
Responsible to: CEO
Director of Finance & Corporate Services
The Director of Finance & Corporate Services is responsible for the proper conduct of all aspects of the day to day financial management of the ELMT.
Finance Management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with charity regulations and accounting standards.
- Manage cash flow, reserves, and funding streams including grants, donations, and contracts.
- Maintain an annual and a five-year financial forecast to underpin the strategic objectives.
- Responsibile for managing ELMT’s investments, while developing and implementing strategies for maximising ELMT’s finances.
- Manage and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across departments to support financial literacy and budget ownership.
Governance & Compliance
- Prepare financial reports for CEO/SMT, the Board of Trustees and funders.
- Ensure compliance with The Charity Commission, HMRC, and Companies House requirements.
- Lead on audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
- Lead on digital transformation for financial arrangements.
- Ensure there is a knowledge/awareness of fraud across the organisation.
- Ensure good risk management.
Finance, Sustainability & Compliance
- Optimise financial controls and processes in order to minimise financial risks, and ensure organisational compliance.
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements across all the teams and services.
- Ensure monthly reconciliation of all control accounts including creditors, debtors, payroll and banks; the preparation of monthly management accounts; and preparation/maintenance of control over all non-transactional journals such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets/depreciation.
- A sound understanding of Islamic financial principles and their application within a charitable and governance context.
- Lead the strategic financial planning process, delivering annual and forecast budget plans, periodic forecasts within year and funding requirements, working closely with CEO and SMT.
- Plan and coordinate all tax, finance and treasury management practice and policy, with reference to charitable status, cash management and investments, reviewing and reporting on investment portfolios on a monthly basis.
- Ensure monthly payroll is accurate and timely, including all matters related to HMRC, and PAYE submissions.
- Have a full oversight of contracting and procurement activities and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, always seeking value for money, and where possible, cost saving opportunities.
- Check the condition of all assets and conduct an ongoing review of whether assets and investments are being put to best use and serving the organisation’s interests.
- Work with the CEO to identify new revenue-generating tactics.
- Responsible for the preparation of annual accounts to prescribed standards, managing effective relationships with the auditors, taking responsibility for the completion and submission of statutory/regulatory reporting in line with prescribed timelines, and keeping up to date with regulatory and statutory requirements within the charity sector.
- Lead on The Charity Commission reporting, including the annual review/trustee report and updating the organisation’s information held by The Charity Commission and Companies House.
Operational Excellence
- Review and improve organisational processes across ELMT, including Operations, Facilities, HR and Policy, ensuring they are efficient, effective and aligned with best practice.
- Identify and propose practical improvements to systems, policies and ways of working, driving internal efficiency and increasing organisational impact.
- Ensure alignment between systems, policies and processes, enabling departments to work effectively together and supporting ELMT’s strategic objectives.
- Over time, take on broader responsibility across departments, particularly in strengthening processes and embedding sustainable efficiencies.
Information Technology Management
- Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management, including Data Protection and Cyber Security.
- Keep abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation and ensure that staff receive regular training on Data Protection and Cyber security
- Evaluate the company systems and processes to coincide with the needs of the organisation
- Decide the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
- Direct the management of the ELMT website.
- Oversee the IT service provision ensuring it meets the ongoing needs of ELMT.
- Manage and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
General
- Deputise for the CEO as necessary, including assuming delegated leadership, decision-making, and representational responsibilities as appropriate.
- Represent the organisation externally as required, including with partners, stakeholders, and relevant bodies.
- Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation with all staff, associates and external stakeholders.
- Work flexibly and undertake any other duties agreed between you and the Board of Trustees.
- Support projects of the ELMT and participate in multi-disciplinary, cross-organisational groups and project teams.
- Attend Senior Management Team (SMT), staff and committee meetings when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Accreditation Officer
British Society of Echocardiography
£35,000
London and hybrid - 2 days a week required in the office, including a Wednesday due to team meetings
Full time
The British Society of Echocardiography represents clinical echocardiography professionals and our aim is to provide our members with the necessary education and professional support to deliver the highest standard of care in echocardiography. We achieve this by providing accreditation and education and working with the echo community to meet their needs.
The Society is a registered charity and is administered by a Board of Trustees supported by the Advisory Council. Membership is open to everyone associated with echocardiography including cardiac physiologists, clinical scientists, cardiologists, anaesthetists, intensivists, and others and currently stands at over 5700 members.
The Accreditation Officer will act as one of the main contacts for all BSE Accreditation-related matters and will collaborate with the BSE Accreditation Manager, Accreditation team, as well as the Chairs, assessors, and office staff to ensure consistency and high standards of work.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective joint facilitation of BSE personal and departmental accreditation, including organising and delivering written examinations and practical assessments. The role involves providing support for all applications related to both accreditation streams, ensuring they are handled in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner at every stage of the accreditation process.
Delivering to a high standard, the successful candidate will possess strong organisational skills and be skilled at multitasking. The ability to prioritise their workload effectively and respond to challenging situations professionally and swiftly is essential. The role involves collaborative work on intricate projects.
Strong communication and team working skills are crucial for success in this role.
Applications are in the format of CV and Supporting Statement via the apply button.
Closing date: 8th March at midnight
There will be a two-stage selection process.
First interview: 17th /19th March - virtually
Final interview: 24th March - in person
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office
Prospect Research Officer
Ref: SC4931
Starting salary from £31,236 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.
UEA is advancing its ambitious £100 million Dare to Do Different Campaign, with Prospect Research playing a central role. We are seeking someone who can help drive transformational change.
In this role, you will work closely with our fundraising team to identify, research, and engage high‑quality prospects, helping to build a strong pipeline of major donor opportunities while upholding the highest ethical standards. Your insights will inform strategic fundraising aligned with the University’s key priorities.
The ideal candidate will be educated to at least A level (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience and have a good understanding of fundraising, along with strong research, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
You will join a collaborative, supportive team that takes pride in achieving excellent results. This is a valuable opportunity to make a lasting impact helping us meet campaign goals and shape UEA’s future.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Further information on our great benefits package, including 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days, can be found on our benefits page.
Closing date: 16 March 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
At UEA we’ve got the vision, the drive and some of the best, most innovative minds ready to solve the planet’s most pressing challenges.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Robertson Bell is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Ibstock Place School in the search for a Head of Finance. Ibstock Place is a leading independent co-educational school known for its strong academic performance, inclusive ethos, and commitment to providing an outstanding educational environment.
With significant investment in facilities and a continued focus on operational excellence, the School is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to play a key role in supporting its long-term financial sustainability and strategic ambitions.
The Head of Finance is a senior leadership position, reporting to the Bursar and working closely with Governors and budget holders across the School. You will provide strategic and operational oversight of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, high-quality reporting, and effective governance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage the finance team, including performance management, development, and succession planning.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the School’s strategic priorities.
- Produce timely, insightful management information with clear narrative to support decision-making.
- Lead the preparation of statutory returns and annual accounts, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Manage the year-end process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Maintain strong cash flow oversight and prepare accurate cash forecasts.
- Ensure effective financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and continuously improved.
- Oversee the financial systems environment, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and fully utilised.
- Support and guide budget holders, promoting financial accountability across the School.
- Deputise for the Bursar on financial matters as required.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, and technically strong finance professional who can operate both strategically and hands-on.
Essential experience and attributes:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership or management role.
- Strong track record of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience working with Boards, Governors, or senior stakeholders.
- Excellent understanding of financial controls, compliance, and best practice.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Desirable:
- Experience within education, charity, or not-for-profit environments.
Why Join Ibstock Place School?
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a respected and well-established independent school.
- Broad and varied remit with genuine influence across the organisation.
- Collaborative leadership team and strong organisational values.
- Chance to contribute to the continued development of facilities, services, and financial strategy.
Location & Working Pattern
The role is based on site at the School in Roehampton, South West London, with on-site presence expected to support close collaboration with stakeholders.
PA
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference and where no two days are the same? Do you have exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and understand the importance of confidentiality?
If so we have an incredible opportunity for you!
Position: PA to the Bishop of Buckingham
Location: Aylesbury/Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week – part time (0.945 FTE)
Salary: £33,627.11 pro-rata, per annum (£31,809.23 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 05 March 2026
Interviews: 12 March 2026, Bucks
The Role
The Bishop of Buckingham is one of three Area Bishops and has primary responsibility for the oversight and pastoral care of clergy and their parishes and congregations in Buckinghamshire.
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.
In this vital role, you will provide crucial support, ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and contribute to the success of the work. Your responsibilities will include providing PA support to the Bishop through effective diary management, managing correspondence, supporting meetings, preparing documents, production of quarterly accounts for Church Commissions. In addition, the post-holder is responsible for the facilities management of the building in liaison with the Diocese central facilities team. You will also assist with the work of the Archdeaconry, playing a key role in managing recruitment processes and supporting parishes as they work within their local communities.
About You
You will bring strong PA experience, with a proven track record of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail. Your excellent organisational skills will enable you to self-motivate, plan, and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and perform under pressure. Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, will be crucial for success in this role. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently, ensuring the smooth operation of the department while upholding a high standard of professionalism.
We invite motivated, detail-oriented administrators with a positive attitude, flexible work style, and eagerness to learn to apply for this exciting opportunity. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to independently prioritise tasks. This role offers professional growth and the chance to contribute to a dynamic team within an organisation that values a safe and spiritually enriching environment. Hybrid working is available, with travel to the Stone, Aylesbury office on designated office days.
Benefits and Rewards:
- 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
- In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, plus three privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Free parking
- Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
- Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to wellbeing support
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
- Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
- An attractive modern working environment
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.
Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
You may have experience in other areas such as PA, Personal Assistant, EA, Executive Assistant, Admin, Administration, Administrator, Clerical, Secretary. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to recruit a newly created individual giving officer role to join their team. The organisation is part of a global charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free healthcare to people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Their volunteers work with host nations to improve healthcare systems by training local medical staff and renovating facilities to leave a lasting legacy. Since 1978, They have visited 55 countries, providing services worth more than £1.2 billion.
The UK currently raises £9 million a year to support the organisation's operations, benefiting from a diverse base of committed funders and partners. As well as providing financial resources for surgeries, healthcare, education and local partnerships, the UK identifies over 400 professional volunteers with medical, maritime and many other skills to crew the world’s largest charitable hospital ships.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time contract basis paying a salary between £29,000 to £35,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their Stevenage office.
This newly created role will support the Individual Giving team by leading the day-to-day delivery of legacy stewardship, supporter journeys, and mid-level donor care. The post holder will support the Individual Giving Manager with mid-level and retention campaigns when required. They will build and maintain relationships with mid-level donors, ensuring they receive a personalised and engaging experience. By strengthening supporter relationships, it enables the IG Manager to concentrate on acquisition and retention campaigns.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in individual giving, supporter journeys, and legacy fundraising. They are looking for a positive, intuitive learner with a willingness to take initiative and a practical, can-do approach. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable communication and relationship management skills. The ideal candidate will have good awareness and passion for international development and healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Lawrence Batley Theatre, located in Huddersfield, presents a wide-ranging year-round programme of in-house and visiting productions, from drama to comedy, contemporary dance to musical theatre, circus and pantomime. We believe in the power of live performance to bring people together, spark imagination, and strengthen communities. We bring world-class shows to audiences on their doorstep, champion outstanding home-grown talent, and provide a welcoming space for everyone in our community.
Lawrence Batley Theatre is run by a passionate team of arts professionals, volunteers and freelance artists, supported by a committed board of trustees. From front of house to backstage, we are united by a shared belief in the following values:
- We make an impact - What we do makes a difference to people’s lives every day.
- We are proud - We are a theatre with a heart and we are proud of our people and our place.
- We are creative - We are imaginative and we have a creative approach to everything.
- We are inclusive - Everyone belongs here. No matter their age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or personal circumstance.
- We have integrity - We are trustworthy and honest. We strive to be an ethical and sustainable organisation. We do the right thing.
The Head of Finance is a full-time, on-site/hybrid role based at Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield. The role will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making. The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets.
Personal Attributes
• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior finance or financial management role.
• Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
• Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and experience using financial systems.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre.
Application Deadline: Thu 5 March, 12noon.
Interviews: Thu 26 March
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and usually fall between 8am and 6pm, with occasional evening work (4 to 6 times annually) required to support Board and the Board’s Finance sub-committee meetings. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year’s service.
For more information please download the recruitment pack, and to apply send in your completed application form and an equality monitoring form to the addresses found on the form by Thu 5 March at 12noon.
We make magic happen. We champion outstanding home-grown talent. We bring world class shows to Huddersfield We are a welcoming place for our community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
For 30 years, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal has helped transform children’s healthcare in Bristol, funding pioneering treatment, facilities and research at Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital. By uniting philanthropy with world-class medicine, the charity enables clinicians to deliver exceptional care and improve outcomes for babies and children across the South West and beyond. Our long-standing partnership with Aardman underpins the charity’s national profile and reach, while initiatives such as Cots for Tots and Gromit Unleashed demonstrate the scale, creativity and impact of our work. As The Grand Appeal continues to grow in scale, complexity and long-term investment commitments, we are creating a new Group Financial Controller role to strengthen financial leadership across the organisation and its subsidiary activities. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the charity. The successful candidate will ensure that the organisation’s financial systems, commitments and reporting remain robust, transparent and capable of supporting ambitious future plans - from major capital projects to long-term programme investment. Working closely with senior leadership and external advisers, the Group Financial Controller will help ensure that donor funds are stewarded responsibly and that the charity remains financially resilient as it evolves and grows. The role also covers the charity’s significant commercial and retail activity delivered through its trading subsidiary, requiring clear financial visibility of trading performance, margins and income streams. You will ensure this activity is reflected confidently within group reporting, supporting disciplined growth and long-term financial resilience. We are looking for someone who combines strong technical financial expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to operate at both operational and strategic levels. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial governance in a growing, high-impact charity where financial leadership directly enables better outcomes for children and families. If you are motivated by purpose, value, integrity and want your work to have real-world impact, we would love to hear from you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an organised, detail focused professional who enjoys variety and making a real impact?
The Royal College of Radiologists is looking for an Exams Quality and Projects Administrator to support the smooth running of our Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology exams. In this role, you’ll work across our Exams Content and Projects teams supporting project activity, ensuring exam materials meet high standards, and coordinating key processes such as appeals and misconduct cases. You’ll play a vital part in upholding the quality of exams that shape the next generation of doctors.
Join a dedicated exams team that thrives in a fast paced, high stakes environment and be part of an organisation that champions continuous learning and professional growth.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate project meetings, examiner training and related events.
- Test exam processes and content to ensure accuracy and minimise risk.
- Support the creation and updating of SOPs arising from project work.
- Collate and check exam content against required formats and standards.
- Support standard setting activities, including compiling exam data and documentation.
- Manage evidence, scheduling and administration for exam appeals and misconduct cases.
- Minute appeal and misconduct panel meetings.
What you’ll need
- Experience in administration, coordination or project support—ideally in exams, assessment or education.
- Confidence using databases and bespoke systems for content or case management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle varied priorities.
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
Hofesh Shechter Company seeks a Head of Finance and Operations to join our leadership team at Somerset House. This pivotal role manages strategic three-year budget planning and core functions including Finance, HR, IT and Governance.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide essential oversight to help achieve our creative and commercial goals. In this role, you will be expected to actively drive an entrepreneurial culture by adding your voice and ideas to the exploration of new income streams and providing the financial analysis and insight needed to strengthen fundraising initiatives and core business functions.
We require an experienced professional with accountancy qualifications and strong operational skills to oversee business functions and strategic planning. A supportive leadership style is essential.Knowledge of the arts or charity sector is required; experience with Theatre Tax Relief and NPO funding is highly desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Biodiversity Enhancement Ecologist – Scotland
Reference: FEB20263975
Location: Scotland - Home based + Travel
Contract: 3 Years Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
We are looking for an ecologist to drive forward Biodiversity Enhancement potential in Scotland, helping to ensure this plays a part in bolstering Scotland’s ability to tackle the nature crisis. Sitting at the heart of our operational involvement with Biodiversity Enhancement, this role will help to ensure that Biodiversity Enhancement delivers bigger, better and more joined up nature restoration. The post holder will work closely with SSEN Transmission and RSPB Scotland teams to find, assess and establish a pipeline of projects for delivery on RSPB Nature Reserves.
This is a 3-year post that can be based anywhere in Scotland and will involve travel across our Scottish reserves.
What's the role about?
The core responsibilities of this role are:
- Assessing on-reserve projects against SSEN Transmission’s Biodiversity Enhancement metric and RSPB Scotland’s existing ecological priorities
- Working closely with both organisations to develop suitable Biodiversity Enhancement projects that deliver priority nature conservation objectives, within the requirements of the Scottish planning system.
- Advising both organisations on ecological aspects of potential projects to maximise nature conservation benefit
- Developing Habitat Management Plans and evaluating the expected ecological performance of projects.
- Identifying habitat management revisions through observation and analysis of ongoing management.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Using net gain biodiversity metrics (ideally the SSEN metric) to design tangible habitat restoration projects, and knowledge of their application in a Scottish context.
- Use of UKHab (Phase 1, NVC also desirable) to carry out surveys on a broad range of habitat and species, to a consistent high standard.
- Developing habitat management plans to deliver ecological goals.
- Flexibility and solutions focused - a strong desire and ability to find a way forward when existing approaches aren’t working.
- Collaboration in multi-disciplinary project teams and the skills required to maintain and develop good relations across many stakeholders.
- Personal time management and prioritisation to meet project deadlines and external partner requirements.
- Record keeping and data management using databases/mapping software such as ArcGIS, QGIS and Merlin (RSPB bespoke system), plus standard ecological survey software.
- Written and verbal communication skills to compile metric toolkit assessments, habitat management and restoration plans, monitoring reports, conveying technical information verbally to stakeholders.
- Ability to confidently and safely access and work in remote areas across Scotland. A UK driving licence is essential, as many reserves are not served by public transport.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of nature reserve management planning and design of wildlife habitat creation projects, with a good understanding of conservation land management techniques and constraints.
- Knowledge of Scottish designation, wildlife and environmental legislation and planning policy
- Design and delivery of habitat enhancement or restoration schemes
- Monitoring and compliance checks for net gain delivery
- Working within planning or development contexts
- CIEEM membership
- FISC level of 3 and above
Additional Information:
- This is a Fixed-Term 3 year, Full time role for 37.5 hours per week.
- This role is home based, will involve travel across our Scottish reserves and will involve lone working and occasional weekend and evening working
- The RSPB works for a healthy environment for all, and we therefore expect you to take action in accordance with our Environmental Policy and objectives. Together we can make a positive difference to our world.
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 23rd March 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on the 7th of April.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

Worldwide, the pace of Bible translation has never been quicker – a full Bible or New Testament translation is being completed at a rate of 2 a week and a record number of translation programmes are in progress! To help enable this fast-paced mission, we are seeking an organised and approachable HR Administrator to support our People team at Wycliffe.
Your role will give you exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, maintaining employee records, and supporting internal communications. You will help ensure that staff feel welcomed, supported, and well informed, and that our HR processes allow people to thrive at work.
- Salary: £25,350-£27,350 (FTE) + benefits
- Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford.
- Hours: Part-time (0.6 FTE – 22.5 hours per week). Fixed-term contract ending 30 September 2026. Please note that while this post is offered on a fixed-term contract basis, there is the potential for the role to become permanent.
- Closing date: Tuesday 17 March at 9am
- Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Monday 23 March
Key responsibilities:
- Recruitment and Onboarding Administration;
- Employee Records and Documentation;
- Internal Communications;
*More detail can be found in the job pack.
Benefits include:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Fully employer-funded life assurance
- 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
- Family-friendly employer
- Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
- Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
- Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
To apply, visit our careers site and complete the short online application, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) summarising why you’re applying, how you meet the person specification, and telling us about your personal Christian journey and church involvement.
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Vacancy Reference Number:
OKMC/PR/UK-R1
Position title:
The Open Kitchen Manchester Chef
Reports to:
UK Programmes Manager
Location:
Manchester
Hours of Work:
Part-time, 18- hours per week
Thursday - Sunday (4-Days per week)
Salary guideline:
(Up to) £18.03 per hour which is equivalent to £15,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 6th March 2026
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: As Suitable Applications Received
Start: ASAP thereafter
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date.
Role: Open Kitchen Chef
About the Project
The Open Kitchen is a community-led initiative tackling food poverty and social isolation across the UK. Our kitchens, based in Hounslow (London), Nottingham, and Manchester, provide free, hot, and nutritious meals to individuals and families affected by homelessness, low income, or displacement as refugees.
Operating seven days a week, the Open Kitchen offers more than just food it provides a safe, welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Each kitchen also serves as a community support hub, distributing essential household items and sleeping bags to those in need.
Through this initiative, we aim not only to alleviate hunger but also to connect service users with pathways to stability, empowerment, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Open Kitchen project team, the role will involve ensuring the smooth, safe, and impactful operation of Open Kitchen Manchester.
To lead the delivery of Muslim Hands’s free hot meal provision and structured cooking Facilities , ensuring that local communities can access nutritious hot meals in a safe, welcoming environment while also learning essential cooking skills to make everyday meals from food parcel ingredients. This role will directly contribute to reducing food insecurity, building confidence, and promoting independence among beneficiaries.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee day-to-day activities within Open Kitchen Manchester, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals.
- Plan, prepare, and cook hot meals for O.K’s free weekday lunch meals.
- Ensure all meals are healthy, nutritious, culturally appropriate, and prepared in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Cooking with and preserving large quantities of surplus food.
- Supervise and observe the cooking facility to ensuring compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
- Manage food inventory, kitchen supplies, and procurement processes to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
- Ensure all food standards are followed.
- Train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to health and safety standards.
- Design and deliver weekly cooking classes for small groups, teaching participants how to prepare affordable, nutritious meals using food parcel items.
- Taking responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety and all policies relating to hot meals operations .
- Work collaboratively with volunteers, supporting their development and ensuring they are engaged meaningfully in meal preparation and delivery.
- Participant in staff meetings where required.
- Attend training and professional development sessions.
- •Any other ad-hoc tasks as require by your line-manager.
What We're Looking For
- A genuine commitment to serving vulnerable and destitute individuals with care and respect.
- Right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, completed before starting the role.
- Warm interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life.
- A dependable, team-oriented attitude and availability for weekend shifts.
Essential skills and experience:
- Professional cooking ability – proven experience preparing nutritious, balanced, and culturally appropriate meals at scale.
- Food safety & hygiene knowledge – Level 2 (or higher) Food Hygiene certificate and thorough understanding of health and safety regulations in kitchens.
- Menu planning & organisation – ability to plan and deliver hot meals within budget and using surplus food creatively.
- Teaching and facilitation skills – experience delivering group cooking sessions, workshops, or training in a practical, engaging way.
- Communication skills – approachable, clear communicator able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Nutritional awareness – knowledge of affordable, healthy meal preparation, particularly using food parcel ingredients.
- Safeguarding awareness – understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within a community setting.
- Team collaboration – ability to work with, support, and supervise volunteers of varying skill levels.
- Adaptability – confident working with surplus food and adjusting menus to available resources.
- Commitment to values – alignment with Muslim Hands’s mission to address poverty, food insecurity, and inequality
Why Join Us?
As part of the Muslim Hands family, you’ll help create a place of warmth and friendship for those in need. Your presence will extend beyond service, contributing to a deeper mission of compassion, respect, and community uplift.
If you’d like to support others and be part of something truly special, we’d be honoured to receive your application.
NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
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