Prospectus has been appointed as an approved supplier for the London and Southern universities purchasing consortium, which includes over 100 organisations in just London alone. As a result of this, we anticipate an uplift in the amount of exciting temporary opportunities we will have available to offer candidates in the higher education space, also including arts and heritage and membership bodies.

With over 60 years' recruitment experience in the higher education and non-profit sector, we have worked alongside many large, well-known universities in London, making placements on a variety of roles such as:

Student Services Officer, Departmental Administrator, Enrolment/Admissions Officer, Programme Administrator and Course Administrator to name but a few.

We are looking to increase our temporary pool of higher education candidates who are interested in registering for future opportunities. Candidates will have had previous experience in a similar post within higher education.

Please note that due to the current climate for temporary work across the HE sector, we are initially looking to engage with potential candidates and carry out registrations online with those that demonstrate suitable experience.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. You must be available immediately to be considered.

Prospectus is excited to be working with War Child to help them recruit for a new Senior Data Manager to join a growing team. War Child is a specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades they've delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen.

This position of offered on a full-time permanent basis to be home based during the pandemic with an eventual part time return to the London office, paying circa £40,000 per annum.

Application Deadline: March 2nd

Interview Date: March 8th

The Senior Data Manager is ultimately responsible for overseeing and developing the database and all its associated systems and processes, as well as the Organisation's approach to data storage and data projects. The post plays a critical role in ensuring the database is capable of managing relationships with donors, supporters and stakeholders, as well as managing the programmatic data relating to their service delivery. Leading the data team to create and maintain excellent data-related management systems the postholder will oversee the full development lifecycle of new products and processes, from business analysis, development, testing, and roll out, working closely with their external implementation partners and managing project plans, budgets and external agencies.

The next Senior Data Manager will be a data professional who has a track record of leading and inspiring a team. You will recognise the power of excellent data in achieving War Child's aims and will thrive in taking ownership of the Data function to shape and grow it towards success. As well as the strong day to day skills to deliver on data requests, imports and exports and analysis you will be project savvy and comfortable communicating across the organisation. For success the you will enjoy being a thought leader in process improvement and efficiency setting initiatives to drive adoption and compliant use, as well as act as an external representative across wider data-related communities.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with an independent advice charity who provide free, confidential, unconstrained and impartial advice and information to individuals in the community across Bury, Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford. Their services are focused on supporting communities who are most vulnerable and those who are locked out of the welfare system, or on the verge of being excluded. At an exciting time of growth, they are looking to recruit up to five Housing Litigation Solicitors to join their housing teams and deliver services across the North West and Yorkshire.

As one of their Housing Litigation Solicitor's, you will handle your own Legal Aid caseload of matters from instruction through to completion, acting on behalf of tenants who are experiencing legal disputes relating but not limited to rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, unlawful evictions and Homelessness s204 appeals to the County Court and beyond. Supporting your clients, you will deliver advice and advocacy under Legal Aid Agency contracts; negotiating with external authorities and agencies to progress cases effectively.

To be successful, you will have Post Qualified Experience (PQE) of delivering advice and advocacy in housing and debt and hold a valid practicing certificate. This is a crucial role for our client, and as such previous experience of working within the remit of a Legal Aid Agency contract is essential, as is the ability to meet billing targets. Finally, you will have practice in liaising with courts, tribunals and other legal bodies to reach a positive client outcome combined with the ability to effectively communicate as appropriate both orally and written.

Please apply with a Word Copy of your CV. Further information will be provided to the shortlisted candidates.

The aim of the service provides respite services for carers and focuses on providing companionship and practical assistance to those they care for. We support carers to maintain their caring roles, increase carers’ resilience and help to avoid crisis. The service assists with appropriate domestic and daily living tasks such as:

- Medication prompting and assisting, (not administering)

- Food prompting and meal preparation

- Providing companionship through conversation

- Reading, watching TV and playing board games

- Guiding with the help of an arm around the home

Our carer respite service runs Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, care is provided at a no fixed basis. We are an accompanying service, to observe, provide reassurance and companionship (also known as sitting). This allow carers to complete their own tasks, whether inside or outside of the home, for example, going shopping, attending hospital appointments, visiting the hairdressers or going to the gym etc.

Staff will be required to remain in the clients home whilst on shift. PPE and PPE related training are provided for sitters, including but not limited to: gloves, masks, aprons and hand sanitizer. If you are passionate about improving the health of older people in both Bromley & Greenwich we would love to hear from you.

For full details visit our website via the Apply button.

Please note we do not accept CV submissions.  No agencies, thank you.

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the trading name for Age Concern Bromley, registered Charity No. 1060861

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich are looking to appoint an experienced Health and Wellbeing Manager. The successful candidate will work in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations to develop, coordinate and promote a holistic programme of community based health and wellbeing services, with, and for older people in Bromley & Greenwich.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for our successful Long Term Health Conditions team as well as our hospital discharge services.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an up to date knowledge of the health priorities of older people and be able to develop effective solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of our clients. With demonstrable leadership and management skills you will have an aptitude for providing and marketing healthy living activities for our clients.

If you are passionate about improving the health of older people in both Bromley & Greenwich we would love to hear from you.

For full details please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Friday 26th March 2021 (midnight)

Interviews: Thursday 1st April 2021

Please note we do not accept CV submissions.  No agencies, thank you.

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the trading name for Age Concern Bromley, registered Charity No. 1060861

Prospectus is excited to be working with Leonard Cheshire to help them recruit for a new Head of Individual Giving to join their growing team. Leonard Cheshire are the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of services to disabled people, they believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. There is possibility with disability, and they fight for disabled people to thrive.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying circa £55,000 per annum to be home based during the pandemic with an eventual part-time return to the London office.

The post holder will play a key role in accelerating their revenue growth, leading on the development and implementation of our Individual Giving strategy, ensuring supporters are recruited, retained and reactivated, maximising their lifetime value and delivering the best possible supporter experience based on deep insights and data. You will set and manage the IG budget and develop long term sustainable income through identifying the audiences, channels, products and messages to maximise effectiveness. You will also develop the highest quality supporter care and stewardship, and by working with the Director of Fundraising and the CRM team you will ensure a comprehensive intelligence bank of donors' insights to ensure highly targeted activities that increase supporter engagement.

They are looking for someone with proven expertise in developing and delivering individual supporter fundraising strategies in large charities, you will have significant experience of working with agencies to deliver outstanding results. You will have strong financial management skills, including planning and forecasting, as well as setting KPIs within an Individual Giving function.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Prospectus is excited to be working with War Child to help them recruit for a new Senior Individual Giving Manager to join a growing team. War Child is a specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades they've delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen.

This position of offered on a full-time permanent basis to be home based during the pandemic with an eventual part time return to the London office, paying circa £40,000 per annum.

Application Deadline: Tuesday March 9th

Interview Date: March 17th

The post holder will be responsible for managing three key Individual Giving areas (Supporter Care, Challenge & Community and Supporter Retention) as well as overseeing critical campaigns and a stewardship retention programme, in order to drive income and achieve their strategic objectives. The post holder will also work closely with the Head of Supporter Engagement to shape their mass marketing strategy. You will be responsible for the on-going monitoring, continuous improvement and success of a programme, that provides low risk, unrestricted income, crucial to the organisations future.

They are looking for s an experienced senior fundraiser, that has demonstrable knowledge of and success in mass market channels and direct marketing with experience working on and developing individual giving products. Ideally, they are looking for someone who has experience budgeting and forecasting seven figure I&E budgets, developing life-time value forecasts and attrition models and using a range of KPIs to monitor and predict performance.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with a leading London university who offer a unique study experience. They are currently looking to recruit a temporary HR UKVI Compliance Officer to support the operational function for compliance within the department, along with supporting on the reviewing and developing HR processes and ensuring that the University is compliant with UK immigration law

As the HR UKVI Compliance Officer, you will assist with the audit of HR staff files for compliance and assist in the review of HR processes regarding the recruitment of staff and students as well as support the implementation of change to improve processes. Along with developing training materials and cascading information for any relevant changes, you will also advise managers and departments on requirements for carrying our right to work checks.

To be considered for this role, you will have worked in a similar post previously, ideally within a higher education setting and/or within a HR generalist role. Experience within a compliance role is also valuable. You will have up to date knowledge on UKVI legislation and UK immigration law. You will be organised, with excellent attention to detail and have the ability to work proactively and effectively.

This position is being offered on a temporary basis for approximately 9 months, the post is based in South East London, and looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with a leading London university who offer a unique study experience. They are currently looking to recruit a temporary Senior UKVI Compliance Officer to lead the compliance function within the department, along with reviewing and developing HR processes and ensuring that the University is compliant with UK immigration law.

As the Senior UKVI Compliance Officer and a key member of the HR services team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the University meets legal regulatory requirements. You will oversee the employment of migrant workers, both staff and students, under either Tier 2, Global Talent, Tier 4 visa's as well as settled and Pre-Settled EU staff. You will lead in cascading information and updating key users across the University on policies and procedures. This post will also hold responsibility for line managing the UKVI Compliance Officer

To be considered for this role, you will have worked in a similar post previously, ideally within a higher education setting and/or within a HR in a generalist role. You will possess up to date knowledge on UKVI legislation and UK immigration law, along with general HR best practice. You will be organised, with excellent attention to detail and have the ability to work proactively and effectively, along with previous line management experience.

This position is being offered on a temporary basis for approximately 12 months, the post is based in South East London and looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Would you like to make a difference in mental health?  Join the Maudsley Charity as a trustee and be part of an organisation working with incredible partners to improve the lives of people experiencing mental illness now and for generations to come.  

It’s an exciting time to join and help shape the direction of a charity which has a rich history and big ambitions for the future.  We are already making a difference to lives of people experiencing mental illness through the projects we work with. We are investing in research and improving mental health care, but we want to do much more.   

Based in South London, we work closely with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Kings College London and a wide range of community organisations across Lewisham, Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark. 

We are looking for two new trustees who shares our values and commitment and meet the criteria in the role description.  are open to applications from those with experience on charity boards and from people for whom this would be their first trustee role. 

We are looking for two Trustees who can provide insight and commitment in one or more of the following areas:

• a deep-rooted knowledge of community organisations and/or community-based healthcare initiatives

• knowledge of what it takes to nurture and build trust, particularly in communities which are often marginalised and excluded

• well-networked with other individuals and organisations who generate change in south London

• experience of leadership in a paid or voluntary role

• Data, impact measurement and evidence – it matters to us that we know the support and funding we are providing is achieving positive change, even where results can’t be measured easily.

We want a range of lived experiences and perspectives in the charity at every level and to increase the diversity of our leadership. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of mental illness or of caring for someone with a mental illness, from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and from different socio-economic, age and educational backgrounds. We want our staff and trustees to better represent the populations we serve.

In return, you will join a collaborative and supportive board (additional support will be given to first-time trustees) who are committed to helping the charity achieve its strategic goals.

For more information please see the attached appointment brief. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jess Stockford 

Prospectus are pleased to be partnering with a leading membership association committed to advancing research, quality, building research capacity and fostering research engagement. They are currently recruiting for an Events Manager to cover maternity leave, on a fixed term contract.

As the association's events manager, this role will ensure the effective management of their major annual conference, which will take place virtually. Working primarily with the events officer, membership engagement manager and other members of the team, this role will also support the delivery of other key events throughout the year, this includes seminars, webinars and conferences. You will be responsible for sourcing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly as well as generally ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in an events management role or similar post managing virtual/digital events. It is expected you will have extensive experience in organising and facilitating large scale conferences and events and have an innovative and creative approach to working. You will have exceptional communication skills along with strong MS Office skills. A highly organised approach to working with the ability to prioritise your work under pressure is key to the success of this role.

Please initially apply with a Word Copy of your CV - more information about the role and the organisation will be provided to suitable candidates.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Prospectus is proud to be partnering with an advice charity that offer free, confidential information and advice to local residents. Their goal is to help everyone in their local community find a way forward, whatever problem they face. They are currently looking to recruit a Head of Operations Manager for six months to oversee the operations and delivery of their Frontline advice services. This role is offered as a fixed term contract for six months with the possibility to be permanent for the right applicant.       
           
As the Head of Operations Manager, you will proactively lead, implement and embed a range of varied projects supporting the operations of the wider organisation. Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for holding the overview of their various workstreams and the links between them, effectively implementing new initiatives and projects, whilst ensuring that existing work and compliance requirements are on track.           
           
To be considered, you will have solid organisational, influencing and communications skills, together with the ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between internal and external stakeholders. Critical thinking and first-class analytical skills will underlie your proven ability to solve complex multifaceted problems, and to provide well-presented options appraisal and solutions to a wider audience. Previous experience of managing a service that support individuals experiencing hardship is essential.           
           
To be considered, you must available to start immediately or on short-notice. The vacancy is currently home-based but once lockdown restrictions are lifted  some travel to Oxford will be required one or twice a week.
   
The role is able to offer great flexibility to the right applicant. They can consider both part-time and full-time applicants. (Twenty to forty hours per week)   
           
To apply for this role, please initially submit a word-formatted version of your CV; suitable candidates will then be contacted.                 
                 
*Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application* 

Are you passionate about empowering people to overcome exclusion, isolation, destitution and poverty?

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity based in Newcastle providing support to people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants across Tyne and Wear. Through our free English language school, supported housing projects and InterAction Drop-in, we support refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to integrate successfully into the community and lead more independent and resilient lives.

We plug significant gaps in existing provision and enable vulnerable migrants to avoid homelessness and extreme poverty, access vital services, increase their skills and employability, access legal support, integrate and live independently. We also work closely with local and national organisations to provide a range of support, including securing legal advice for our clients who have no recourse to public funds.

Action Foundation

Chief Executive Officer

Newcastle upon Tyne

£46,500-£58,000 per year

Founded by City Church, Newcastle in 2005, Action Foundation’s dedicated staff team, volunteers and trustees have since worked closely with our inspiring clients to overcome exclusion. Our staff’s hard work, our high-quality services and our diverse partnerships have been recognised by several awards, including the Queen’s Award, Guardian charity award and two North-East Charity awards. Following a period of sustainable growth, the charity in a stable place financially, with a strong senior management team and a committed board. We are now looking for a new Chief Executive to build on the fantastic work of our Founder and lead the charity into its next phase of development. This will include leading a strategic review, ensuring we have the right infrastructure for growth and that our service delivery remains innovative, impact focussed and values led. The new CEO will also build close relationships with our funders, government bodies, partner agencies and supporters to ensure we maximise emerging opportunities.

We are looking for an inclusive and people-focused leader who will ensure our ethos and values remain central. You will bring a track record in developing organisations based on the needs of their clients. With sound strategic experience within an organisation of a similar complexity, you will have ensured operational effectiveness, and provided staff with the necessary support and infrastructure to deliver high quality services. With a strong empathy for the enormous challenges faced by our clients, you will be experienced in representing an organisation to a variety of stakeholders. Crucially you will have a passion for ensuring those who are poor or marginalised are fully supported to achieve their full potential.

We are benefitting greatly from becoming an increasingly diverse organisation, but recognize we have more to do. We have recently revised our recruitment practices and actively encourage the widest possible range of candidates. We are currently reviewing our equality and diversity policy and training. We welcome applicants, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, faith, age and gender.

For further information, please download the appointment brief which can be found on the Prospectus website.

For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact Anna Gardet or Roberta Giubilini

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 17th March 2021

Interviews with Prospectus: 25th March – 7th April 2021

Meetings with Action Foundation stakeholders: w/c 19th April 2021

Interviews with Action Foundation: w/c 19th April 2021

40.3 million people live in slavery today, with men, women and children used, controlled and exploited by other people for commercial or personal gain. The Freedom Fund is a leader in the global movement to end modern slavery.

We identify and invest in the most effective frontline efforts to eradicate modern slavery in the countries and sectors where it is most prevalent. Partnering with visionary investors, governments, anti-slavery organisations and those at risk of exploitation, we tackle the systems that allow slavery to persist and thrive. Working together, we protect vulnerable populations, liberate and reintegrate those enslaved and prosecute those responsible.

The Freedom Fund operates anti-slavery programs in Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Thailand and Myanmar and will open new programs in Brazil, Indonesia and Bangladesh in 2021.

The Freedom Fund

Director of Programs

Location: London Office

Salary: £72,000 - £78,000 per year, depending on experience

In its first seven years, the Freedom Fund has supported and funded over 140 organisations, many of them grassroots NGOs fighting slavery in their local communities, and has had a direct impact on nearly a million people. We are now looking for a Director of Programs as we embark on our new strategy, a key pillar of which is our “hotspot programs” in countries where slavery is concentrated, where we invest in a range of community-based organisations to protect those at risk of slavery, liberate and rehabilitate those enslaved and prosecute those responsible. The Director of Programs will lead this expanding portfolio of work, helping to drive our overall strategy, leading a team of 30 people running the hotspot programs, and representing the organisation to external partners. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Programs will also be a critical voice in the overall leadership and governance of the Freedom Fund.

We are seeking a creative strategic thinker and program implementer with a team player ethos and a can-do approach. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in managing human rights or international development programs, including sizeable government-funded projects, and will enjoy working in rapidly evolving organisations. With a passion for human rights issues and an agile approach, you will have experience of working with frontline organisations in developing countries and of developing multi-cultural teams through change and growth. You will bring a track record of representation and partnership-building with a wide range of global stakeholders and successful engagement with major funders. You will enjoy being part of our growing, fast-paced and collegiate organisation and will be dedicated to righting the power imbalances that put people at risk.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: Monday 1st March 2021

Interviews with Prospectus: 8-11th March 2021

First interviews with The Freedom Fund: 17th and 18th March 2021

Second interviews with The Freedom Fund: Monday 22nd March 2021

The Freedom Fund is an equal opportunities employer. We value the strength of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds and the LGBT+ community.

The Freedom Fund is committed to the importance of meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. As such, particular consideration will be given to applicants with lived experience of trafficking and/or forms of modern slavery.