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Operations Manager for VAS & ICRT (Mental Health) 

Location: Birmingham, B1 2RA (with hybrid working) 

Salary: £50,087 (full time equivalent), £40,070 pro rata for 30 hours per week 

Hours: 30 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent 

Operations Manager for Vulnerable Adults Service (VAS) & Intensive Community Rehabilitation Team (ICRT) Services – Mental Health 

This is a great opportunity to use your expertise and knowledge and join a passionate team dedicated to ensuring the best services are provided for people experience poor mental health. 

Our 4 Operations Manager roles oversee the 4 pillars of Birmingham Mind’s work, line managing the service managers for each service and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders. A typical week will see a varied mix of working with colleagues on the Senior Leadership Team, liaising with commissioners, and supporting service managers with developing services and key challenges. 

The VAS and ICRT services provide highly targeted and impactful support to people who access them, and we are looking for people with passion, who set high standards, love to see people thrive, and enjoy collaborating to deliver the best services for others. We pride ourselves on our engagement with service users in all areas, and our levels of lived experience in staff across the organisation, so any personal lived experience is a plus. 

This role is responsible for the operational management of two services covering 3 contracts: 

• Vulnerable Adults Service (VAS): funded by Birmingham City Council and provides vital mental health support to the citizens of Birmingham in their own homes. The two contracts are Supported Housing for those in serious need, and the Lead Worker service for floating support in people’s homes. It is a well-established service, with a strong team delivering highly valued support. 

• Intensive Community Rehabilitation Team (ICRT): one of our newest services, it is co-located with clinical staff from Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust (BSMHT). ICRT is an alternative to inpatient rehabilitation, and the team provides highly flexible and adaptive support to service users, resulting in earlier and sustained recovery. The service is currently expanding, so this is an exciting time. 

More people than ever need our services, and there is always more demand than we can support, so there are always challenges and limits to resources. This is part of what makes the role exciting, as there is always room to create and evolve how services work to be most effective, and it means you will need to have resilience in your approach and be able to collaborate to solve problems. We think this is a great role and offers a unique opportunity for the right candidate and look forward to hearing from you. 

Birmingham Mind is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that we work with. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges as their perspectives enrich our teams. We are also committed to changing the ethnic diversity of our management team and particularly encourage applicants from minority communities to apply for this role. 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th July 2025 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th July 2025 

Possible second stage interviews on Friday 1st August 2025 

Job Title: Employment Adviser

Line Reports: Client Services Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary:  £26,000 - £29,000

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)

Contract: 2 Years Fixed-Term Contract

Overall purpose

The Employment Adviser (EA) plays a key role in supporting refugees and people from refugee backgrounds to progress towards and secure sustainable employment. The EA provides tailored employment advice and guidance, helping clients build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to navigate the UK job market. This role will work with clients at various stages of their employment journey, with a particular focus on those in the earlier stages of understanding career options, developing employability skills, and exploring education, training, and volunteering opportunities.

The EA will deliver one-to-one and group-based employability support, collaborate with employers and volunteers to source opportunities for clients, and maintain strong relationships with referral and support partners to ensure a holistic approach to employment support.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 23 July. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

We are looking for an effective and influential leader, who can motivate and deliver impactful change, and develop our networks and connections for the benefit of our schools.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Friday 1st August 2025

Location: Old Street, London (0.8 FTE four days a week, at least three days a week on site)

About Central Foundation Schools

The Central Foundation Schools of London charity was established in 1863.  The original vision – to provide an extended education for all students in the community – remains at the heart of the Foundation’s purpose.

Today, we’re proud to support two fabulous schools: Central Foundation Boys’ School in Islington and Central Foundation Girls’ School in Tower Hamlets.

Over the past decade, we have helped both our schools fund a significant redevelopment of their sites, ensuring that their students benefit from exceptional facilities and that the schools can take on more learners.

We have also undertaken an NCVO Governance review and hired our first-ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We are currently investing in a new student opportunities programme to widen our students’ access to the support and connections they need to make informed study choices and kick-start their careers.

About the role

As we have grown, our ambitions to support our schools have also grown, and we know that there is so much more we can still do and develop to support our two schools. We are exploring the idea of further and deeper collaboration with our two schools to help provide greater opportunities for students and more cost-effective services benefiting our schools.

We need a CEO who can take the Board and Schools through this significant strategic journey, including leading on the feasibility mapping of this process, providing the business planning and turning any agreed plans into reality.

We’re poised at a pivotal moment in our journey and seek a CEO who can catalyse our next phase of growth and impact.

You will be an inspirational and collaborative leader with the vision and experience to expand our charitable activities, explore new services and operations for our schools, and deepen the value we offer beyond funding alone.

Who we are looking for

You will be:

• Visionary and strategic
• Inspirational and collaborative
• Educationally minded
• Impact-driven
• A network-builder
• Commercially aware
• Values-led

If you’re ready to motivate a high-performing team, deliver transformative change and build on our proven success, we would love to hear from you. We wish you every success with your application.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 1st August 2025.

Finance Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in education across sub-Saharan Africa?

Position: Finance Manager
Location: Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel as required
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), with flexibility for 70%–80% part-time arrangements
Contract: Two years, with possible renewal subject to funding
Salary: £40 - £55k per annum, depending on experience
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 5pm GMT

About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Finance Manager to join ESSA’s international team and lead our UK financial operations. This vital role will support both UK and global finance functions, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, audit preparation, budgeting and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

· Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis

· Leading year-end and audit processes for ESSA’s UK operations

· Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards and SORP

· Managing financial reporting for donor-funded projects, including the African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL)

· Supporting budget development, forecasting and reforecasting

· Strengthening finance systems and controls, and developing financial capacity across the team

About You
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

· At least 5 years’ experience in a finance role in a UK-registered charity

· Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting regulations and SORP

· Experience managing audits and supporting cross-border operations

· Advanced Excel and financial systems skills (AccountsIQ or QuickBooks an advantage)

· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate financial information clearly

· The confidence to work independently in a remote, international team

Experience working in Africa or the international development or education sectors would be an advantage.

About the Organisation
Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) improves education outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa by using data and evidence to drive change. We work in partnership with researchers, educators, policymakers and employers to co-design solutions that strengthen education systems. Our values – evidence-driven, solutions-focused, building trust, and always learning – shape everything we do.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Finance Manager, International Finance Lead, Head of Finance, Programme Finance Manager, Accountant – INGO, Financial Controller, Grants & Compliance Manager, Remote Finance Manager.

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

Job title: Fundraising Manager

 Hours of work: 15 hours per week

Salary: £30,226.00 per annum pro rata FTE

Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and birthday leave pro rata

Benefits: Company pension following 3-month probationary period

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hexham

Reporting to: CEO

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service

NDAS provides support to all victims who have been the subject of domestic abuse/violence, supports them through the criminal justice system and offers relevant advice and assistance, both practical and emotional. 

NDAS empowers victims to make decisions, increase their options, their confidence and safety.  Prevention and awareness raising activities are also delivered across Northumberland and counselling to the children of our service users.

Established in 2003, NDAS has a track record of providing excellent services and is a key member of domestic abuse provision in Northumberland.  We have a secure financial foundation and are looking forward to developing our team to continue to provide essential services in tackling domestic abuse.

 OUR VALUES

Welcoming: We welcome you, whoever you are

Believing and accepting: We believe you, accept you and will not judge you. We do not discriminate

Understanding: We understand what you are experiencing. Our staff are here to listen

Protecting: We make sure you stay safe and will help you to make plans to ensure your safety

Empowering: We help you to find your voice and gain confidence and independence

United: Working with you, and with other local partner organisations, to find the right support

Purpose of the job

 You will be an important member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the CEO to drive income growth. To be successful in this role you will be a strategic thinker who is highly organised, adaptable and flexible, able to inspire campaigns, appeals and experiences to drive income growth across a range of platforms and linking in potential support to the work of NDAS. 

You will form strong working relationships with stakeholders and funders.  You will have strong experience of working with partner agencies, negotiating costs, managing contracts and driving performance to achieve targets.

As Fundraising Manager, you will work closely with the CEO and SMT.  Also attending the Finance Sub-Group meetings that report into the Board.

 Key Accountabilities

1. You will work with the CEO to maintain and implement the Fundraising Strategy.

2. You will develop strategic relationships with funders and stakeholders.

3. You are accountable for the management, performance and reporting on all income strands.

4. You will work with the CEO to produce a bi-monthly Funding Overview report and projected Income Generation Plans for consideration by the Finance Sub-Group and to be reported to the Board

Responsibilities:

 1. Planning, implementing and driving forwards the Fundraising Strategy with a focus on expanding the range and size of income sources.

2. Identify new funding streams from Trusts, Statutory agencies and corporates, and submit funding bids.

3. Manage Individual Giving and Legacies

4. With the CEO produce and maintain an Income Generation Plan with a timeline setting deadlines for the submission of funding applications

5. Work with the CEO and Finance Manager to manage the allocation of costs across the budget and to ensure delivery in line with funding requirements.

6. Work with the SMT to manage and monitor all outcomes associated with each funding stream.

7. Produce funding applications with informative narrative content and robust data

8.   Maintain a monitoring schedule and produce reports in line with funder/stakeholder requirements also with informative narrative content and robust data

9.   Maintain regular communication with funders and potential funders to build strong working relationships and increase funding opportunities

10. Support the CEO in developing strategic and operational plans for the organisation

11. Monitor and collate other outcomes and achievements of the organisation.

12. Attend the SMT and Team Meetings (as needed).

 Other

• Upholding confidentiality at all times with regard to the organisation and its members
• Supporting the evaluation, review and implementation of Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service’s policies and procedures
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Develop a culture and systems that promote equality and value diversity
• Promote a health and safety culture within the workplace
• Manage personal resources and own professional development
• All information must be maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act

Undertaking any other duties, the CEO feels appropriate.

A great opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to  support our growing portfolio of work with the private sector partners,

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

This role will support our existing relationships with companies  and  support the new business team in creating engaging  and creative stewardship journeys , reports and proposals.

You will have excellent relationship management and stewardship skills, an ambitious and creative approach to corporate fundraising and the ability to identity opportunities to retain and grow our partnerships.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home

Salary:  £24 600 - £25 ,800 per annum  (pro-rata of FTE £41,000 - £43,000)

Contract: FTC 12 months maternity cover and part-time  ( 3 days a week /21 hours)

Closing date: 11.59pm, Wednesday 16 July 2025

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre as its Finance Assistant. RMC is an established, award winning, regional charity, renowned for its work with refugees and migrants.

For over 23 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries. It has helped to remove the barriers to integration, helping its clients become equal citizens, using a whole-person approach to the delivery of services from specialist legal advice through to education and employment programmes. ​

With the organisation expanding the finance department is also expanding and there is need for a Finance Assistant who will work closely with the key members of the finance department. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as RMC are strengthening and expanding its infrastructure following a period of growth in staff, activities and turnover (from £776k to £3.8 million in the last 5 years).

Purpose and Scope of the Role

Job purpose:   

To support the Finance Officer in all aspects of the finance function and be responsible for the Financial Administration side of the the team's daily activities. Maintaining accurate records and assisting with the production of financial reports for month end proceudres as required by the finance Manager. Must also be able to communicate effectively with internal and external staff and be able to work on using your own initiative within a team as well independently. The role requires excellent attention to detail.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role

The post holder will have at least 2 years’ in-depth Admin & Book-keeping experience which includes:  

· Excellent book keeping, including bank reconciliations, sales and purchase ledger maintenance.  

· Assisting the Finance Officer to record and monitor and track income and expenditure and maintaining balanced and highly accurate records using QuickBooks. 

· Regular use of Excel to assist with maintaining and updating financial documents.

· Maintaining petty cash and reconciling monthly for the petty cash. accounts for Volunteers' expenses and general petty cash accounts for all 4 sites.  

· Ordering equipment and stationery using the correct process and negotiating with suppliers as well as matching invoices to delivery notes.  

· Monthly supplier statement reconciliations as well as liaising with suppliers to deal with any discrepancies.  

· Analyse staff expenses in line with the organisation's policy.  

· Assisting with the pension scheme reconciliations each month. 

· Assist in the weekly payment runs to suppliers through faster payment matching, batching, coding, and posting supplier invoices

· HMRC and Pension Journals.

· Filling and scanning documents

· Assisting in any other tasks required for the position

Flexibility 

In order to deliver the stated aims of for this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above, such duties will fall within the scope of the job and be directly related within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed 

Essential  

• Minimum 2 years in an equivalent Finance Position.
• Practical knowledge of QuickBooks  
• Excellent Knowledge of using Excel for financial spreadsheets  
• Familiarity of project funding and charity sector funders  

Applications will be assessed and suitable candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed on an ongoing basis and the Job will be closed once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Are you a strategic thinker with a talent for planning, inspiring others, and driving positive change? Zetetick Housing is searching for an exceptional Fundraising & Communications Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of our charity.

At Zetetick, you’ll do more than run campaigns—you’ll develop and implement forward-looking strategies that grow our reach and impact. You’ll bring clarity and purpose to fundraising and communications planning, set clear objectives, and ensure that every initiative aligns with our mission to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

This is a role for someone who thrives on both big-picture thinking and operational delivery. You’ll analyse results, report on progress, and adapt your approach to achieve ambitious goals. As the champion of our story, you’ll inspire stakeholders, nurture lasting relationships, and empower your team to perform at their best.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment that values wellbeing and personal development, with generous holidays and a true sense of purpose. Based in Lewes but we have offices in Croydon, Uckfield and St Leonards and our remit covers London and the South East.

If you’re ready to plan for impact, lead with strategy, and help shape brighter futures, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that believes in doing good—and doing it well.

The churches of St Matthew and St Paul are special places in Fulflood and Weeke, places to wonder, to explore and to belong. We are places to experience God – in music, worship, community, prayer and fun. We are places where curiosity is encouraged – somewhere to encounter Jesus (maybe for the first time), question faith (not for the last time) and discover how to trust God. And we are places where everyone is welcome, with no exceptions. All this is expressed in our strapline, ‘Pilgrims on a journey’.

We seek a creative and enthusiastic Communications Lead to join a small, joyful and committed team in order to support our churches’ growth and development.

QUESTIONS & APPLICATIONS

We would be delighted to answer any questions you have about the role. Please contact the Rector, Jonathan Rowe, to arrange an informal conversation.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, explaining what attracted you to the role and what you bring to the position, to Katy Palacio, Parish Administrator. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday, 18 July 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to: Rector

Hours: Up to 18 hours per week (0.52 FTE at 35 hours per week) with occasional evening events or meetings. Core working hours are 9.30am-3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Salary £29,061 pro rata, i.e. £14,945.67. Up to 4% employer and 4% employee pension contributions

Holidays: Five weeks paid holiday per year pro-rata, plus statutory holidays

Duration: Permanent position with monthly reviews during the 6-months’ probation period

Place of work: St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Hill, Winchester S022 5AB

PURPOSE

The Communications Lead will develop and optimise each communications channel so that the churches of St Matthew and St Paul connect well with each other and the wider community.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with the Rector and other clergy and staff, the Communications Lead is responsible for the following:

1. Strategy & planning

• With the Rector, prepare and implement an annual communications plan around key events and special services for the parish
• Maintain and develop the parish’s visual branding and style

2. Communications channels

• Oversee the generation of content for each channel, edit content produced by others for accuracy and appropriateness, and produce content, as required
• Website – develop the website to optimise its usefulness [NB a new website design is underway]
• Weekly Email – produce the weekly Mailchimp email
• Social Media – maintain and grow audiences on Facebook and Instagram; schedule content using Meta business suite
• Magazine – create a fun and informative printed magazine in-house three times a year (currently done using Canva)
• Video – record a weekly video message with one of the clergy, for use in the weekly email; produce other videos as and when required
• Youtube – manage the parish’s Youtube channel
• Produce materials and promote services and events across key periods in the church’s calendar (e.g. Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter), through printed and online channels
• Promote the parish’s outreach groups and events (e.g. Coffee Pot, Bumps & Babies, Have a Meal on Us and Community Day), through printed and online channels
• Produce other printed materials as necessary (e.g. leaflets, posters, flyers and roller banners), in keeping with our branding
• Photography – take pictures when required, adhering to the parish’s safeguarding and consent policies; organise church volunteers to capture images when necessary

3. Other responsibilities

• Staff the church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays (e.g. answering calls and questions from volunteers and/or people hiring the hall).
• Liaise, as necessary, with the diocesan and cathedral communications teams
• Complete all necessary training and comply fully with all safeguarding, health & safety and risk management procedures
• Attend meetings as indicated by the Rector
• Other duties commensurate with the role, as may be required

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• commitment to the values and aims of St Matthew’s and St Paul’s
• the ability to develop and manage effectively a wide range of communications, with the skills to build lasting digital connections with our communities
• knowledge and expertise in digital marketing
• professional use of Canva (or similar programmes)
• excellent planning and co-ordination skills
• that they are collaborative, with the capacity to build productive relationships with clergy, staff, volunteers and all others who come into contact with the church
• the ability to lead, enable, encourage and train volunteers to offer their time and skills to support communications
• a high level of oral and written communication
• the ability to work flexibly and productively as part of a small team while able to use their own initiative when appropriate

There is a genuine requirement that the post holder is sympathetic to the aims of the Parish of St Matthew with St Paul as an Anglican Church.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the provision of evidence that the post holder has the right to work in the UK. 

We're looking for a passionate and strategic individual to join our record-breaking and award-winning team, leading our voluntary income and marketing functions. This is a unique opportunity to combine creativity, leadership, and purpose, helping secure the future of hospice care across Essex.

About the Role

As Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you’ll take the lead on delivering ambitious and integrated fundraising and marketing strategies. You’ll work collaboratively across the charity to grow income, raise awareness of our work, and strengthen engagement with our supporters, patients, families, colleagues and volunteers.

You’ll inspire and lead high-performing teams, ensuring our fundraising is ethical, sustainable, and diverse, while also developing engaging marketing campaigns that reflect the compassionate care we provide.

This role sits at the heart of our organisation and offers a real opportunity to shape our future success.

About You

You’ll be an experienced and forward-thinking leader, passionate about the power of storytelling, relationships and community support. You’ll also bring:

• A proven track record in both fundraising and marketing leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative and values-driven approach.
• Knowledge of charity governance, income generation and marketing best practices.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and team development.
• Strategic insight with hands-on delivery skills.

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WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a passionate and driven HR professional to play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious HR strategy and supporting the growth of our Federation.

In this high-impact, operational role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to drive forward key business and HR initiatives.

From resourcing and employee relations to learning and development, you’ll provide expert guidance and hands-on support that empowers our management teams to thrive. You’ll be at the heart of our people strategy, leading on complex casework, championing best practices and ensuring our academies are supported with regular on-site visits.

If you're a proactive, solutions-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about education, we’d love to hear from you.

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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional and customer-focussed HR leadership, advice and support to academies to enable leaders to improve and support staff engagement, tackle workforce priorities, maximise workforce efficiency and achieve academy people objectives
• Influencing and supporting the strategic direction of academies by providing and analysing workforce information and developing HR initiatives to respond to needs or example, developing effective retention plans, improving sickness absence and reducing agency expenditure
• Coaching, supporting and mentoring senior leaders on people management practices, issues and priorities, through development of close working relationships and understanding of business challenges and opportunities
• Providing expert advice to managers in highly complex employee relations cases on the interpretation and implementation of the Federation employment procedures within the context of the legal framework
• Retaining oversight of casework, and line managing an HR advisor in the management of specific ER cases

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in a HR Business Partner or senior HR advisor role within a large complex organisation
• Experience of developing and delivery of strategic HR plans and initiatives
• Previous experience of managing complex Employee relations issues, change management, and restructuring
• Experience of supervising staff
• Educated to masters level in HR Management or equivalent level of experience of working in an HR role
• A CIPD qualification to Associate level or above

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

Ready to Shape the Future of Young Farmers?

Fundraising Manager - National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC)

Charity People are exclusively recruiting on behalf of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) for a talented and motivated Fundraising Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing the future of one of the UK's largest rural youth organisations by developing creative strategies to attract funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum
Location: UK-wide- remote or hybrid (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week or 4 days)

Benefits include a generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions, 28 days' annual leave rising to 33 with service plus discretionary leave, a BUPA health cash plan and access to childcare vouchers.
 

Who Are NFYFC?

The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK, empowering over 23,000 young people aged 10-28 across England and Wales. Through a comprehensive programme of training, competitions, events, and skills development, NFYFC helps young farmers build confidence, leadership, and community connections.

Could You Be Their Next Fundraising Manger?

NFYFC are looking for a proactive and experienced fundraiser who can build and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, write compelling proposals, and lead successful income-generation strategies to sustain and expand NFYFC's vital work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, research, and approach new funding opportunities.
• Prepare persuasive funding applications, proposals, and impact reports.
• Grow relationships with charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters.
• Develop and deliver individual giving campaigns using a range of channels.
• Support YFC county federations by creating fundraising toolkits and resources.
• Integrate fundraising into NFYFC's marketing and communications.
• Monitor income against targets and adapt strategies accordingly.

About You:

They are looking for someone who is passionate about NFYFC's mission to support young people in rural communities, self-motivated and proactive, organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and creative, adaptable, and solutions focused. The ideal individual will also be warm, persuasive, and skilled at building positive relationships.

Your experience will include:

• A proven track record of securing income from trusts, grant-making bodies, or corporate funders.
• Strong written communication and editing abilities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable but not essential: experience working with volunteers or committee structures.

How to Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this wonderful organisation that is making a real difference. If this sounds like your dream role, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People

Please note this is being advertised on a rolling basis which applications are being sent as and when received, if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Closing date: 23rd of July
First Stage Interview: 30th/ 1st of August
Second Stage Interview: 7th of August

Safeguarding

NFYFC is committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to Safer Recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred lists). Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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

Location: Hybrid
Department: Advocacy & Support Helpline
Salary: £24,180.51 (not including London Weighting) / £28,309.92 (including London Weighting)
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
 
About the role
 
As a member of our helpline team, you will provide emotional support and practical guidance to individuals in need, responding to calls, emails, and web chats. You will support individuals who have experienced various forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, hate crimes, sexual violence, and so-called conversion therapies. Your role will involve offering a compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic ear to those reaching out for help, while carefully assessing each situation to determine the appropriate level of support. You will conduct risk assessments, provide safeguarding assistance, assist with safety planning, signposting, and, when necessary, support with referring individuals on to the right services, always ensuring the highest standards of care and support.
 
About you
 
We are seeking a candidate with experience in providing trauma-informed support to victims and survivors. The ideal candidate will possess strong resilience, a commitment to self-care, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of LGBT victims and survivors. You will be able to demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and a proactive approach in offering emotional and practical support, while ensuring a safe and empowering environment for those in need.
 
There is a genuine occupational requirement under the Sexual Orientation Regulations 2003 for this post. It is considered essential that post holders have experience of LGBT needs, and impact of discrimination as the Helpline is run for LGBT victim/survivors of violence and abuse.
 
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
 
Location: Hybrid or remote options available (the Galop office is based in central London)
Hours: 35 (1FT - 5 days a week across a rolling rota, including evenings)
Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2026 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding
Reports to: Head of Helplines
Salary: £24,180.51 pro rata - not including London Weighting (£28,309.92 pro rata including London Weighting)
 
Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 12 noon 28th July 2025.
Interviews will be held on 4th and 5th August 2025. All interviews will involve a short initial skills-based task and will be held online – interviews can be held in person at our central London based office upon request.
 
Please note* depending on the outcome of the initial interviews, there may be the possibility of a second interview.
 
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The organisation:
We are excited to be working with an inspiring international development charity who have a particular focus on children to find them a Fundraising Project Manager for an 8 month contract. They are looking for an experienced project manager who has worked within a fundraising environment. You will be responsible for keeping strategic projects on track, working with colleagues both in the UK and in-country. With meticulous attention to detail, this full-time role will focus the day to day running of these projects, ensuring stakeholders are held accountable, actions are delivered, and KPIs and Budgets are accurately reported and achieved.

You will be responsible for:

• Be responsible for the administration of the projects, including accurate and thorough recordkeeping, detailed project plans with timeframes, KPIs, and financial targets
• Maintain overview of delivery of the project and lead the continuous planning and prioritisation of project implementation, managing interdependencies effectively.
• Establish and maintain robust up-to-date project management documentation to ensure accountabilities are clear across the project team
• Assist the rest of the team with briefing and co-ordination of asks for fundraising regarding a specific appeal, supporting pipeline management
• Work with colleagues in marketing to produce a comms/content plan and produce timely, cost effective and powerful content to support the projects
• Support the recruitment of supporters to key strategic projects
• Particularly for the flagship appeal, support the development of compelling copy across a range of audiences, working with programmatic colleagues to ensure the charity is accurately represented and all information is up to date and relevant
• Focus on the delivery of an agreed set of objectives, aligned to operational plans including fair, but ambitious, financial targets.
• Support the maintenance of up-to-date records of all communications with donors/prospects in Salesforce.
• Provide regular reports on pipeline activity and budgets.

Person specification:

• Experience managing projects within a fundraising team
• Knowledge of full project management process from planning to briefing, creative development and production through to execution and measurement
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, ensuring actions are taken and executed appropriately, agendas agreed and distributed, with clear minutes
• Strong skills in database management and problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills, and a proven ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage a varied workload, take initiative, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Exceptional relationship management skills (incl. written, spoken and listening), able to communicate complex information at the highest level.
• A collaborative approach to working cross-organisationally and embedding effective ways of working to deliver shared objectives
• Open to change and able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach
• Solutions focused, with the ability to identify and propose solutions to drive forward continuous improvement
• Exceptional inter-personal and consultative skills, with experience of working with multiple stakeholders and a proven ability to work collaboratively to influence, negotiate and secure buy-in
• An in-depth understanding of the expectations of high-net-worth individuals, including time management, meticulous attention to detail and the production of high quality, creative and compelling materials.
• Team player, highly motivated, tenacious and results driven with personal gravitas

What's on offer:
This role is offering a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 for this 8 month contract, on a hybrid basis (2 days a week in the office). This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.