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To lead the financial accounting, management, reporting and oversight of AKF(UK) grants and programmes. This will include accounting reconciliations, grant reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, procurement and compliance. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF(UK) finance and partnerships teams.

Financial accounting, controls, compliance, and audit

·Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place, are properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used

·Ensure all AKF(UK) programme and grant transactions are reflected accurately in the finance system

·Ensure all grants are reconciled at least once every three months

·Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time every month

·Ensure all programme finance month-end tasks are completed on time every month

·Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets

·Monitor and review foreign exchange gains and losses on all grants and highlight any areas of concern to the Head of Finance & Operations

·Develop, improve and implement controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.

·Develop internal tools that track active grants, secured and pipeline funding, cost recoveries and co-financing and ensure they are kept up-to-date

·Ensure adherence to all financial policies, especially authorisation, procurement and due diligence

·Prepare audit schedules and support the AKF(UK) organisational external audit process

·Lead and coordinate programme finance input to all grant audits

·Manage follow up on actions from grant audits

·Ensure that AKF(UK) is up to date on all financial regulations, sanctions, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Programme Finance Manual is kept up to date

·Support the management of the Programmes and Partnerships risk register and generate reports from the risk management system

Financial oversight, reporting and planning

·Review all financial transactions related programmes and grants on a monthly basis and ensure that they are correct including cost recovery, co-financing, bank balances, and coding.

·Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis

·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Grant Management Tracker.

·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Co-financing Tracker.

·Ensure all grants are up to date in the cost recovery forecast.

·Produce monthly financial reports for the AKF(UK) Finance Committee.

·Generate financial analysis and reports for management decision-making and Board submissions as required

·Maintain a cash flow projection for AKF(UK) grant transactions and ensure partners are providing regular updates

·Ensure all donor financial reports are reviewed by the programme finance team to ensure compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time, to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative

·Lead the Programme finance annual budgeting and forecasting exercise.

·Ensure all budgets for concepts and proposals are reviewed by the programme finance team, include AKF(UK) costs and are consistent with the narrative

·Support the annual organisational budgeting and forecasting exercise

Grant financial management, partners and donors

·Ensure due diligence assessments on implementing partners and donors are completed and tracked

·Ensure all donor grant agreements are reviewed by the programme finance team

·Ensure all sub-grant agreements with implementing partners are reviewed by the programme finance team

·Ensure timely submission of cash requests to donors

·Ensure timely payment of cash requests to implementing partners

·Ensure partner BvA reports are reviewed, any necessary documentation checks carried out and any inconsistencies identified

·Ensure all partners understand their reporting and compliance requirements.

·Develop and update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, finance and reporting and act as an expert on donor regulation compliance

·Carry out training, monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary

·Review and monitor the grant management system to track pipeline and secured funding and ensure it is up to date at all times

·Ensure all financial documents are stored on SharePoint and the shared drive in a structured and accessible way.

Team management and supporting others

·Lead the programme finance team, ensuring clear objectives, regular check-ins, and ongoing support.

·Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Operations or the Regional Director, Europe & Asia (Partnerships)

Qualifications

·CCAB qualified accountant.

Experience

·5 years relevant experience in programme financial accounting and financial reporting

·Experience of designing and managing financial systems, processes and procedures

·Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting

·Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of auditing

·Experience working in international NGOs

·Experience working with EC, ECHO, FCDO or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations 

Skills

·Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders

·First rate oral and written communication skills

·Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines

·Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation

·Ability to take a robust but tactful position, confident with a positive outlook

·Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results

·Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment

·Fluent in oral and written English

·Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

Knowledge

·Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

·Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics

·Knowledge of charity accounting

Application Details:

·Must have right to work in the UK

·Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.

Position: Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting at £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity 
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for a Senior Events Fundraiser to join our Community, Events, and Retail Fundraising team, leading on the delivery of our third party events activities.

You’ll plan, develop, and promote a well-established portfolio of third party challenge events, working to achieve set income targets, while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience for our event participants.

You’ll also be responsible for developing our third party events portfolio; monitoring and evaluating products, as well as innovating, to create opportunities for future growth.  

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on 12th January 2026

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Role overview: 

F&BF will be delivering celebration events in 2026-2027 that are bigger and more ambitious than ever. We are looking for an Events Manager to be the engine driver for visioning, planning, and delivering these on time, within budget, and to an extremely high standard. This role demands someone who can deliver events that cater to and attract participation from London’s diverse faith communities and would suit someone committed to F&BF’s values of connection over division and meaningful inclusion and celebration of those from different backgrounds. Our upcoming events programme will involve both celebration and fundraising events – the former, reaching and celebrating London communities; and the latter, engaging high net-worth donors and securing long-term, high-level support for the organisation. Because of this, experience in engaging and securing major donors is essential. This role requires line management of existing members of the F&BF staff and volunteers and working well with existing, and securing new, partners.

Job Description 

All activities will be undertaken in collaboration with the Communities Team and with delivery and sponsorship partners

Delivery of Events 

• To lead on the successful delivery of three major events in the F&BF calendar

• Interfaith Wellbeing Festival (June 2026, London) 

• 10th Anniversary of the Dangoor Awards (Oct 2026, London)

• F&BF’s 30th Anniversary gala event (Early 2027, London) 

• Manage event budgets, ensuring events are delivered efficiently and within financial limits 

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, insurance, and legal regulations throughout the event cycle 

• Review current processes and approaches to event management and update these as necessary 

• Review and update event timelines and work schedules to ensure they are achievable within the timeframes 

• To perform administrative and logistical tasks using agreed process and conventions including planning, activity/event delivery,

• To observe delivery to ensure quality control (where appropriate)

Impact and Evaluation 

• Review, develop, and update processes for monitoring and evaluating the impact and reach of events 

• Establish key indicators for success and metrics for measurement for each event 

• Report on event delivery and share insights which can inform decision making and spending going forwards 

Line Management 

• Work closely and supportively to develop those you manage in line with F&BF approaches and policies 

• Manage schedules and workloads flexibly to ensure those you manage are able to perform well and thrive in their roles 

• Implement performance management processes where needed 

• Develop your management skills and grow your abilities to manage and support those around you 

Communication and Stakeholder Relations 

• Collaborate with colleagues to devise the vision for each event and convey this effectively to sponsors and partners 

• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, sponsors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery 

• Work with partners to develop and implement multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote events and ensure high attendance at public events 

• Support the Communities Team in connecting with local faith groups and leaders to build long-term networks 

• Clearly and inclusively communicate the Faith & Belief Forum’s vision and values to all stakeholders. 

Major Donor Engagement 

• Work with the CEO and other colleagues to develop a major donor engagement plan

• Support the CEO to understand the needs of major donors and help develop proposals, pitches and meeting preparation

• Help develop new leads and identify opportunities as they arise 

• Propose new ways of engaging major donors and high net worths in line with their needs and priorities 

General 

• Support the organisation’s aims and contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment, including upholding our values of inclusion, fairness and a commitment to diversity and justice in all tasks 

• Suggest ideas for improving work and strengthening relationships with faith groups and community partners 

• Participate in team planning, learning, and reflection activities to develop your skills and improve project delivery 

• Undertaking other initiatives necessary to ensure the successful implementation of the work of the organisation. 

Organisational strategic goals:  

1. To equip more learners with the skills and tools they need to handle and influence relations between different faiths and beliefs.  

1. To generate stronger community-based movement, with youth at the forefront  

1. To project the voices of those we support and the impact of our partnership with them  

Person Specification: 

This role would suit someone who is excited about planning and delivering key events; someone who thrives in getting things done under tight deadlines and whilst overseeing many complex moving parts. It requires someone who is good at managing people, and who is enthusiastic and able to motivate and support a team to work together. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can inspire people with a well-devised and well-communicated vision for each event. We require the successful post holder to have experience in engaging major donors and to know what it takes to plan and deliver a successful high-level fundraising event. We realise interfaith work is quite niche so other forms of event management experience would be very welcome -so long as you are committed to our vision, can prioritise our values of inclusion and representation in the event delivery, and are open to learning how we do things, please do apply even if your experience is outside of the faith, interfaith or charity sector.

Essential experience and competencies: 

• 5 years + experience in delivering large-scale, high quality and impactful events 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders 

• Experience in managing and management good practice 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging supporters and suppliers 

• Financially literate with experience monitor, manage and report on large budgets 

• Creative, proactive, and solutions-focused with a collaborative approach to team working 

Essential traits and characteristics: 

• Ability to work sensitively and constructively with people from different backgrounds 

• Committed to delivering events in line with F&BFs values 

• Professional, flexible and comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels 

• Proactive, enthusiastic, good at motivating and managing others and bringing people on board to your vision 

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring nothing gets missed 

• Ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines 

• Committed to F&BF’s vision and mission and excited by bringing people of different backgrounds together 

Other 

• Willingness to travel across London, including working outside core hours and weekends (TOIL is available) 

Benefits include 

• Flexibility around working hours and schedule 

• Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home (occasional travel to London will be required) 

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) 

• 2 days paid volunteer leave (pro rata) 

• Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities 

• Regular support and coaching to help develop your skills 

• Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to our sector 

HR Business Partner

We are seeking to appoint a HR Business Partner to join a small but very busy HR Team, working 37.5 hours per week, the role will be home based but there will be a requirement to attend in person team meetings on a regular basis within the Preston Area.

Do you want to make a difference every day?  Do you want to contribute to change & improvement to a National Organisation?

Do you have resilience & adaptability?  Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Position: HR Business Partner

Location: Preston

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9-5

Contract: Permanent

Salary:  £46,208.33 per annum

Closing Date: 9th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.

About the Role

As a HR Business Partner, you will be:

• providing generalist strategic & operational HR support across our National Organisation
• working closely with your designated areas to fully understand their HR needs & service requirements and the impact these might have on the organisation
• providing advice & support on all employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and TUPE
• contributing to & leading on HR projects & other business projects that impact on the wider organisation

You will need:

• Up to date knowledge of employment law & best practice HR policy and practice
• Extensive experience of providing advice on complex ER matters
• The ability to build excellent relationships quickly with key members of the Leadership Team and the wider business
• Minimum of Level 5 CIPD.

Benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Organisation

Join an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.  The charity put them at the heart of the organisation and the support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

The charity is proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and is committed to being an antiracist organisation, and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, the team offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so and are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

You may have experience in areas such as Learning, Learning and Development, L&D, Training and Development, Learning Officer, Learning and Development Officer, L&D Officer, Training and Development Officer, HR, Human Resources, Personnel, People. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.  

Public Affairs Officer
Location: WWT Slimbridge, GL2 -Hybrid + Travel
Salary: £31,680 per annum
Contract: Permanent

About The Role

Are you passionate about building a political consensus for nature restoration? Are you able to translate public support into parliamentary will? Do you want to shift the political dial for one of our most superpowered habitats? 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a well-respected and evidence-led organisation with an ambitious new strategy to restore 100,000 hectares of wetlands across the country. From providing homes for wildlife to protecting communities from flooding, we want to unlock the superpowers of wetlands so everyone can benefit.

Based in the Communications Team, you’ll work closely with our Senior Campaigns Manager and colleagues across the organisation to build and deliver a public affairs strategy that fits the ambition of our 2030 aims. With a keen eye on UK politics and an ability to build relationships with key decision-makers, you’ll help us translate widespread public support for nature into the political will for action, and the policies to follow it up.

With support from our team of experts, you will lead stakeholder engagement across government, Parliament and policy organisations, ensuring WWT’s research and strategic priorities are communicated effectively. Your work will include developing policy positions, producing briefings and reports, managing public affairs events, and gathering intelligence on the external policy landscape.

This hands-on role demands a strategic thinker with strong political insights, capable of building relationships, monitoring political environments and crafting plans and strategies that deliver the political change we need to see.

About You

We are seeking an individual with:

• Relevant experience working within a public affairs, campaigns, parliamentary or government environment. 
• Proven experience of developing and delivering public affairs and advocacy plans and strategies designed to influence Government, politicians and other stakeholders. 
• Experience of working closely with senior colleagues, offering strategic advice and briefings ahead of political events.
• Strong working knowledge of the UK Parliament’s political processes and an understanding of the current political environment, including parliamentary tools and processes. 
• Confidence building a network of strong and positive relationships with government officials, including politicians and civil servants to affect policy change. 
• Confidence representing an organisation and its cause with high-profile and political audiences. 
• Familiarity with campaigning to build political and public support that leads to policy change. 
• Strong writing skills, confident communicating complex issues clearly and succinctly, and adapting style for different audiences. 

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

We are based in Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week.  While this post is based at a WWT site with the opportunity for hybrid working, travel will be necessary for parliamentary purposes, including outside of normal business hours when required.

If you want to make a direct contribution to the conservation of wetlands and wetland wildlife at a critical moment for the natural world, then click apply.

Closing Date: 18th January 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.

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.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK 
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. The IRC UK has been delivering Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme in the UK since 2021, working in partnership with local councils, providing integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England and now has the opportunity to support Resettled Refugees in Hampshire.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

The Economic Empowerment (EE) Programme Manager oversees the development, implementation, and completion of all grants, contracts and activities related to the Economic Empowerment department, including refugee employment, workforce development, small business development, and financial capabilities. The portfolio currently includes a large private donor grant and several small local authority contracts. Responsibilities include supervision of economic empowerment staff, primarily the ESOL & Adult Education Lead and Employment Caseworkers, and ensuring compliance with programme requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

Position directly supervises: ESOL & Adult Education Lead and Employment Caseworkers and work closely with the Finance Manager, other Programmes Managers, Senior Programme Development Advisor and other departments where there is overlap in client caseload.

The position work with external partners such as Community-based organisations, employers, and workforce agencies.

Key Accountabilities:

 Oversight and growth of Programmes:

• Effectively manage the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of all grants and contracts within the department.
• Responsible for the development of grant proposals, including working with the Senior Programme Development Advisor to find new opportunities and strengthen donor relations to grow the EE portfolio of work.
• Monitor the provision of services through regular and systematic case file reviews, and quality assurance protocols including data QA to ensure compliance with donor requirements and provision of quality services.

 Staff Supervision and Other Responsibilities:

• Participate as an active member of the RAI management team and relevant internal and external groups. 
• Support the Economic Empowerment team members; formally evaluate team and individual performance to ensure objectives have been met. 
• Recruit and train staff in all aspects of economic empowerment programmes responsibilities.

• Represent IRC in public, professional and governmental forums.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and training skills; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized self-starter with proven success managing multiple priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Solid diplomacy, relationship building and networking skills; ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors.
• Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating effectively a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Proficiency in a second language desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with MS Office applications, with strong command of Excel
• Strong understanding of the UK employment support ecosystem, including Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, DWP-commissioned programmes (e.g., Connect to work, Restart, Flexible Support Fund), adult education funding (AEB, Multiply), and local careers/employer networks***.
• Knowledge of employer needs, labour market trends, and sector-based recruitment models in the UK (e.g., health & social care, hospitality, logistics, construction).
   

Experience:

• Minimum five years of related program management experience including staff management, program development, and monitoring and evaluation***.
• Minimum of three or more years’ experience implementing economic empowerment programmes; this could include workforce development, financial inclusion, and/or small business development programmes***
• Knowledge and familiarity with UK integration services for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants***

• Demonstrated experience working with relevant key partners including industry/private sector, adult education and/or colleges, workforce system, public benefits system(s), financial service(s) providers, and/or small business centers strongly preferred
• Previous fundraising and grant writing experience
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.  Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
• Direct experience delivering economic empowerment programmes tailored to people facing barriers such as refugees, migrants, women returning to work, long-term unemployed or ESOL learners***
• Knowledge of effective approaches for: ESOL-for-Employment models; Skills assessments and vocational profiling; CV and interview preparation, coaching, and workplace readiness; Sector-based work academies (SWAP), work experience and employer engagement; Self-employment/micro-enterprise pathways relevant to refugee communities
• Track record building partnerships with UK employers and training providers to create inclusive recruitment pipelines.
• Experience influencing employers to adopt refugee-inclusive recruitment practices (e.g., guaranteed interviews, contextual hiring, supported placements).

BACKGROUND

Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK

IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy, UK, the Philanthropy Manager will support the implementation of the UK Philanthropy team’s strategy, with a focus to identify, establish and develop new and existing high value relationships with individuals who have the capacity to support IRC at a five and six figure level. This is an exciting role working with senior stakeholders across IRC, in the UK and internationally, to cultivate and steward relationships with philanthropists to effectively solicit multi-year gifts to fund high-impact programmes that will deliver transformative change for IRC clients across the world.

As part of this, the Philanthropy Manager will:

· Develop and implement initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from donors in the major gift range of £10,000 and above, both in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and through account management of a discreet prospect portfolio

· Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and the research function to identify and cultivate positive relationships with existing donors and new prospects to significantly grow our major donor pipeline

· Manage a portfolio of major donors through various personalised approaches, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, events and written and verbal communications

· Develop personalised donor stewardship plans with the aim of increasing their engagement and uplifting their support to achieve the revenue target for the UK Philanthropy team and the overall revenue target for the International Philanthropy team

· Lead on gift management, reporting and proposal development for new prospects and existing donors, ensuring timely and accurate communications that match the individual’s requirements

· Identify and deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities for donors

· Maintain thorough and up to date files and records relating to major donors

· Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of IRC’s work in the UK and around the world

· Collaborate proactively with a network of internal and external senior stakeholders, garnering their support and influence in the development of relationships with philanthropists

· Contribute to profile raising of the IRC’s Philanthropy programme and the IRC more widely through proactive networking and external engagement with potential donors and their advisors

· Proactively collaborate with other members of the Philanthropy team, supporting the delivery of the wider Philanthropy strategy as required

· Carry out administrative activities and other duties, as required, to maximise fundraising.

Scope and Authority

Authority: This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of Philanthropy and contributing to the identification, cultivation and stewardship of £10,000 and above gifts from HNWIs.

Key Working Relationships

· HNWI donors and prospects

· Third party philanthropy advisors

· Key contacts across IRC in UK and internationally:

o International Philanthropy Team

o USA Philanthropy

o Engagement with the UK and International Board

o Global Partnerships and Philanthropic Services

o Communications team

o Policy and Advocacy team

o UK Finance team

o Country Programme and regional teams, the Awards Management Unit as well as IRC’s Technical Units

o President’s Office and Executive Director of IRC- UK

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Partnership identification, cultivation and stewardship (65%)

· Manage a portfolio of HNWI prospects and donors, working closely with the Director of Philanthropy to cultivate successful, high-impact relationships

· Collaborate with colleagues to develop transformative funding opportunities, create tailored plans for the cultivation of donors, deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities, and coordinate internal and external meetings to drive donor relationships forward.

Partnership Management (25%)

· Lead on the creation of inspiring and engaging impact reports and proposals for donors, ensuring timely and accurate communications that are matched to the requirements of donors.

· Use Salesforce and IRC’s internal grant management system, OTIS, to keep clear and accurate records of donor communications and interactions related to all donor relationships

Team collaboration (10%)

· Contribute to the wider ambitions and shared objectives of the Philanthropy team as part of the HNWI Pillar

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

· Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of philanthropy fundraising**

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and enthuse, through the delivery of strong external and internal communications**

· Ability to establish and build relationships with donors, colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds, both externally and within IRC**

· Ability to identify potential donors, produce donor stewardship plans and be able to implement and execute them

· Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, ensuring best possible outcomes for the IRC

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent Microsoft Office software skills including Excel

· Demonstrable ability to prioritise and organise own workload and meet conflicting deadlines

· Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities

· Ability to work collaboratively with members of a fundraising team and across departments, whilst managing conflicting priorities and deadlines in a busy working environment

Experience

· Demonstrable experience of securing gifts from high net-worth individuals**

· Demonstrable experience of writing persuasive and creative proposals and correspondence in a range of relevant styles

· Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of high net-worth individuals and relationships with senior stakeholders in a fundraising or corporate context**

· Demonstrable experience of supporting the implementation of events with wealthy individuals and influential contacts

· Demonstrable experience of managing information on a fundraising database e.g. Salesforce

· Demonstrable experience of compiling information from various global stakeholders in order to create compelling tailored proposals and reports

· Demonstrable experience of supporting a team and implementing new administrative systems and processes

We are seeking a full-time Training and Development Associate to develop, pilot and deliver a range of training programmes in 2026. These programmes will be developed from the findings of two key research reports from 2025. Our flagship Shattered Britain report outlined the seven segments of Britain today, while our Progressive Activists report delved deeply into this segment’s views and beliefs. The training programmes aim to:

• Equip Progressive Activists with the tools and strategies to build broad coalitions and campaign effectively informed by deep knowledge of public opinion.

• Help leaders and boards manage progressive, values-driven workforces, ensuring alignment between organisational mission and staff culture while maintaining effectiveness.

• Help managers understand the diversity of public opinion on a range of issues, as well as wider trends and drivers of public opinion, and learn how to use the seven segments to understand and reach new audience

The Training and Development Associate role involves the following indicative duties:

• With the Deputy Director (Strategy and Development), launch More in Common UK’s training arm, ensure all training programmes are high-quality, impactful and - in the long-run - commercially self-sustaining.

• Develop More in Common UK’s training programmes, creating a suite of training materials with advice and support from external partners and contractors where necessary.

• Deliver directly, and support others to deliver, at least 20 in-house training programmes and 6 ‘open-access’ training programmes in 12 months.

• Train over 700 individuals in 12 months, with more than 90% rating the training highly effective.

• Design and implement a robust approach to monitoring and evaluation for our training programmes.

• Ensure all training programmes are underpinned by robust, up-to-date research from More in Common’s work.

• Contribute to More in Common’s wider thought-leadership and political engagement.

• Ensure that More in Common’s UK outputs are of the highest quality and genuinely lead to impact in line with our mission.

• Lead the marketing and outreach to external partners and organisations to secure new business and customers for the training programmes.

• Work with colleagues to build opportunities for training into larger research projects with external partners.

• Design and deliver webinars and short insights products to disseminate our latest insights and research to partners and the wider eco-system.

• Support and collaborate with colleagues on a range of quantitative and qualitative research projects for More in Common’s own thought leadership work and our client/partner work.

• Represent More in Common's work and values to a wide variety of external organisations, acting as a public face for people to learn about our research.

• Any other tasks as reasonably required from time to time.

The Training and Development Associate will work closely with the UK Team across our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. More in Common UK is a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities, though the Training and Development Associate will focus on launching and making a success of More in Common’s new training arm.

We have initial funding to appoint a Training and Development Associate on a fixed-term (12-month) contract. However, subject to the success of the training programmes, their potential commercial viability and/or further funding, our hope would be to extend or make permanent the role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Considerable experience in delivering high-quality training programmes. 

• Experience in designing or updating training materials, particularly drawing on robust research.

• Experience designing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for training.

• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills

• Some experience with and understanding of quantitative and quantitative research methods.

• Experience producing written content that is engaged with wider political or social debates, and grounded in robust research.

• A deep understanding of UK politics and the role research and communications play in shaping public policy outcomes. 

• An ability to manage projects from start to finish, handling both budget and time management, and dealing with large and complex clients. 

• An entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of spotting opportunities to secure new work.

• The ability to manage tasks and projects independently and in a team - from inception through to delivery and evaluation 

• A hunger for disseminating More in Common’s research to new audiences.

The above is an indicative guide to what we’re looking for, but you do not need to meet every bullet point listed. We are open to a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds and skillsets.

OTHER INFORMATION

With over 70 staff across six countries, each member of our team makes a vital contribution to our impact, and we put a strong emphasis on team selection and values. We look for people who: 

• Are curious, rigorous, restless, energetic and creative

• Are able to think ahead and get big stuff done

• Are committed to a process of ongoing learning

• Have direct experience with and understand people from different perspectives and backgrounds

• Are excited to do work that works across political divides and that promotes shared national identities

• Are interested in reaching left behind communities

• Are excited to work with heart as well as head

• Want to be part of finding practical solutions

COMPENSATION AND CONDITIONS

Competitive salary (£35,000-£40,000) plus excellent benefits including private health insurance, generous leave policy, and a personal learning and growth budget.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We will have a better chance of uniting divided societies if our team reflects a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, political opinions, and life experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented and minority communities.  

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include:

• a short cover letter (max. one page)

• a CV

• a separate Word document describing a piece of training or public speaking you have delivered in the last few years, and what made it effective (max 200 words). 

Initial screening calls will take place w/c 12 January, with interviews w/c 19 January. We aim to appoint by w/c 26 January.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with meaningful impact? Join the Diocese of Guildford’s finance team, where you’ll manage complex financial operations for a charitable organisation with significant assets and diverse activities.

What You'll Do:  

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide financial support and advice to budget holders, clergy in training and other stakeholders. You will maintain accurate accounts and asset registers across a diverse portfolio including education buildings, training activities, clergy costs, and property assets. 

Some of the Key Responsibilities of the role: 

• Prepare and maintain accounts for property assets, education projects, and training activities 

• Deliver accurate management reports and financial advice to budget holders 

• Oversee VAT returns, reconciliations and statutory reporting 

• Support capital funding allocations and monitor project budgets 

• Ensure compliance and integrity across all financial processes 

We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer who will bring: 

• Proven experience in accounting including financial reporting, reconciliations and budget monitoring 

• Strong understanding of charity finance and grant funding 

• Advanced Excel and IT skills, experience with Xledger or similar systems is a plus 

• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders 

• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving 

Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions for the full details of the Senior Finance Officer 

Benefits of the role include: 

• Competitive salary within the Charity Sector 

• A 10% non-contributory pension scheme 

• Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary 

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year. 

• An employee assistance programme 

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities 

Ready to Apply? 

Submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.  

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment. 

We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying 

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date. 

About Working Well Trust

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.

We are recruiting an In Work Employment Support Specialist to join our In Work Service based in Tower Hamlets. This role focuses on supporting people to remain in employment and supporting employers to retain staff who are experiencing mental health challenges.

What you’ll be doing

If you were working with us, you would manage a caseload of clients who are currently in work and have mental health support needs. Your role would focus on helping people remain in their jobs, build confidence at work, and address challenges early before they escalate.

You would work directly with employees to understand their needs, strengths, and workplace challenges. Where appropriate, you would engage with employers to explore reasonable adjustments, communication strategies, and practical solutions that support retention. This requires confidence, professionalism, and a solution-focused approach when working with both individuals and organisations.

In cases where a return to the current role or employer is not possible, you would support clients to explore alternative outcomes. This may include securing alternative employment or working towards a settlement agreement in a supportive and informed way.

You would deliver support using a person-centred and strengths-based approach, while maintaining accurate records and working to agreed outcomes. You would also collaborate with referring teams and other professionals to ensure coordinated, client-led support.

The role is part-time, working 21 hours per week, including one late evening to ensure accessibility for people who cannot meet during working hours. You would be based in Tower Hamlets two days per week, attend meetings with employers across London, and have the option to work from home one days per week.

What you’ll need

Experience of in-work or retention support is not required. However, we are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in employment support or a related role.

• A strong interest in mental health and its impact in the workplace.

• Confidence engaging with employers and discussing sensitive workplace issues.

• Excellent communication and organisation skills, with the ability to manage a caseload effectively.

• A genuine desire to help people stay in work and support employers to retain staff.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact. Full training will be provided.

What we offer beyond your salary

• 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE)

• Employer pension contribution of 6%

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE) for activities that support your wellbeing

• Training and ongoing professional support

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.

What’s next

Before you apply, please note the following:

• We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. We only progress candidates who provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.

• Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.

• Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.

If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people maintain meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed.

Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.

Home based with regular travel across the UK and Ireland

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

This is an exciting role which has been created specifically to deliver an ambitious legacy events programme. Initially a fixed-term temporary role with scope to continue. Legacy fundraising is undergoing a transformation at the RNLI. Legacies account for over two thirds of the RNLI’s annual income today and will continue to be a vital fundraising stream for many years to come. In this role you’ll be responsible for supporting and delivering a range of regionally based legacy events, engaging with cold audiences across the UK and Ireland, potentially stewarding a limited number of existing high-level pledgers and developing and nurturing relationships with regionally based colleagues.

Some of the benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan

Your role

As a Legacy Engagement Manager in the Legacy Team, you will be focused on:

• Developing and delivering a world-class stewardship programme, with personalised experiences for existing and new high-level pledgers in your area.
• Developing and leading on a programme of tailored events to suit pledgers and prospects at varying stages of their legacy journey.
• Collaborating with regionally based colleagues to deliver legacy training to community teams and develop a legacy volunteer network.
• Working with the wider Legacy team supporting integrated plans to embed our Legacy and In Memory Giving messaging throughout our community networks.

About you

You’ll be comfortable nurturing long-term relationships and exceeding customer expectations. Working collaboratively with colleagues in other disciplines, you’ll create a network of legacy advocates. To be considered for this role you’ll need to have:

• Experience in planning, managing and delivering events and exhibitions.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of event management principles, event resources and best practice.
• Demonstrable experience in relationship management.
• Excellent skills in communicating in person, on phone/video or in writing to a range of audiences.
• Excellent and effective relationship management with internal stakeholders to ensure that plans are integrated with RNLI activity across multiple departments.
• Ability to work in an organised and structured manner balancing your time appropriately to meet short term and longer-term goals.
• Capability to travel to meet donors and ability to work on your own or collaboratively within a larger team.
• A valid driving licence.

If you have a passion for relationship management and are looking to be part of a successful and growing team with ambitions to grow further, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

Closing date: 4 January 2026.

Interview date: w/c 19 January 2026 (via Teams).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Job title: Interim Director of Finance
Hours: 21 hours a week
Pattern of work: Hybrid – 1 day a week office based
Contract type: Fixed term contract  - 4 – 6 months

Are you an experienced interim finance leader is sought for a part-time Interim Director of Finance role?
This exciting arts charity is offering the opportunity to steer an organisation through an important transition period while shaping its financial foundations for future growth.
This client is a well-established, values-led organisation operating at the intersection of the creative, cultural and commercial sectors.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, this role blends high-level strategic finance leadership with hands-on oversight.
Supported by an experienced bookkeeper, the Interim Director of Finance will focus on governance, reporting, risk management and business planning during a crucial phase of development.

This Interim Director of Finance position will appeal to someone who enjoys adding value quickly, working collaboratively at board level, and leaving organisations stronger than they found them.
Key areas of focus will include:

• Leading the preparation and presentation of management accounts and board papers
• Overseeing statutory accounts, audit processes and transitions to new external providers
• Providing commercial insight to support budgeting, forecasting and growth planning
• Ensuring strong compliance across finance, tax, VAT and data protection
• Supporting senior leaders with financial modelling, scenario planning and risk assessment
• Line managing a bookkeeper and contributing as an active member of the SMT

To succeed in this role, candidates will bring senior-level finance experience, professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), and confidence working with boards and executive teams. A background in small organisations, charities or creative-sector environments will be particularly well suited.
This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic thinker who is comfortable operating both at pace and at depth, and who values collaboration, clarity and continuous improvement.
Action
If you are an accomplished Interim Director of Finance looking for a part-time role with purpose, challenge and influence, please send your CV to [email protected]

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

Fundraising Officer

We are delighted to be working in partnership with SAT-7 UK, part of an international Christian media ministry bringing life-changing joy to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa through powerful, faith-filled television and digital media programmes.

SAT-7 broadcasts across four channels, reaching millions of viewers in 25 countries, 365 days a year. Their programmes encourage and strengthen often-isolated Christians in their faith and provide a fresh perspective for those asking questions about Jesus. After 30 years of faithful ministry, SAT-7 UK is now focused on reaching a new generation to increase the impact of their international ministry across the region.

We are seeking a well-organised and personable Fundraising Officer with excellent communication skills to develop supporter relationships through phone and written communications. You'll help increase the impact of appeals, the welcome journey, regular giving programmes, and general fundraising projects. Working closely with the Fundraising and Impact Manager, you'll steward high-level donors, complete monthly Joy Bringer campaign calls, deliver direct marketing campaigns, and maintain accurate supporter records.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Computer literacy e.g. MS Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Confidence speaking directly to supporters by telephone/face to face and reflecting personal Christian beliefs
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and work to deadlines

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to millions of lives in the Middle East and North Africa. You'll join a team who meet daily for prayer and Bible reading, with excellent benefits, including opportunities to visit SAT-7 studio locations inside or outside the UK.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Location: Hybrid from Chippenham Office, Wiltshire (one day per week minimum in office, remote working considered)

Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 2026

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by Tuesday 27th January 2026

Interviews with SAT-7 UK: Tuesday 10th February 2026

Job Title: Data Compliance & Exams Officer

Location: Victoria, London

Nature of the role: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 (Dependent on experience)

Pension: Aviva Pension Scheme (With salary sacrifice option)

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for a diligent individual responsible for the accurate and timely checking and completion of compliance documentation, coupled with the efficient management of all examination processes and learner data. The role requires a good understanding of apprenticeship compliance requirements in line with the Department of Education (DfE), adherence to DfE funding guidelines, and strict compliance with examination regulations (JCQ).

Key Responsibilities

I. Compliance, Data Management, and ILR Submissions

• Compliance Documentation: Collating, monitoring, and managing the compliance documentation of apprentices and their employers. This includes following robust processes that will collate, monitor and maintain accurate compliance documentation of apprentices and employers in time for monthly ILR data submissions.
• ILR Data and Funding: Working closely with other departments to feed into monthly Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data submissions. This includes confirming compliance checks, supporting the submission of monthly data returns, and processing data on the Management Information System (MIS) following DFE funding guidelines and as instructed by the Data and Exams Manager. Documentation must align with internal systems.
• Audits and Compliance: Responsible for executing essential assurance activities and supporting internal compliance checks and audits for both the Apprenticeship programme and the Sixth Form.
• Official Audits: Assisting with the preparation of, and supporting the implementation of required actions arising from DfE audits and any other official compliance audits.
• System Management: Maintaining the apprenticeship digital accounts and liaising with the apprenticeship team and employers to ensure all information is accurate.
• Learner Data: Supporting the management of learner data, including attendance (REMS), class profiles, delivery timetables, and calendar management.
• Data System Proficiency: Training to be proficient in all aspects of the use of REMS and all other data systems, and establishing and maintaining permissions for REMS and other school data systems, ensuring user access relates to job roles and responsibilities.
• Reporting: Preparing reports using SQL Server as required.
• Confidentiality: Maintaining the confidentiality of pupil and staff data and operating in compliance with GDPR.

II. Examination Administration

• Registration and Accreditation: Ensuring accurate and timely processing of learner enrolments, exam registrations, administration, and accreditation.
• Planning and Logistics: Leading the planning and management of exam timetables, invigilation, and processes. This includes preparation of exam rooms, seating and invigilation plans, liaising with other departments and subject leads around exam requirements.
• Security: Ensuring exam security and adherence to JCQ. Managing the secure receipt, storage, and dispatch of confidential examination materials.
• Daily Operations: Overseeing the daily running of examinations, including starting/ending exams and handling malpractice or emergencies.
• Special Needs: Collaborating with the SENCo to coordinate and implement access arrangements for students with special needs.
• Invigilation: Overseeing invigilator training and support.
• Results and Certification: Administration of exam entries and results, including administering access to results for students and SLT members. Coordinating post-results services, such as enquiries about results (EARs) and certificate distribution. Ensuring all data regarding entries and results is accurately maintained in the Management Information System (MIS).

III. General Administrative Support

• Support Queries: Being responsible for providing first-line support for data and exam queries.
• Timetable Support: Supporting in generating and maintaining academic timetables in liaison with SLT members and Apprenticeship Operations team.
• Administrative Tasks: Assisting with administrative tasks like exam room setup, course setup, and supporting exam or enrolment processes.
• Other Duties: Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Apprenticeship Operations and Delivery or as reasonably requested by the Data and Exams Manager.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience in a similar role is essential, with experience in a school environment being highly desirable.
• Experience in carrying out compliance audits, including DfE/ESFA, within an FE, HE or apprenticeship environment.
• Underpinned by a working knowledge of government funding rules and contractual obligations.
• Knowledge of DfE funding rules.
• Knowledge of JCQ rules is essential.
• Awareness of GDPR legislation and data protection compliance requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• High level of accuracy and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a timely manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work both within a team and to use own initiative and work independently.
• Highly organised.
• Reliable, with a "can-do" approach, who takes responsibility and delivers results.
• Ability to show initiative and to prioritise one’s own work.

Desirable Technical Experience

• SQL experience is desirable but not essential.
• REMS experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in collecting, recording, and reporting data is desirable but not essential.
• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace applications.

Safeguarding and DBS:

 The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post. The postholder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times for the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunities: 

Ada is committed to providing equality of opportunity and promoting diversity, ensuring applicants are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential without unjustified discrimination. Ada encourages applications from individuals with a disability who can carry out the duties of the post.

Sponsorship: 

Ada does not have a sponsor licence, and therefore can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work or remain in the UK.

How to Apply: 

Please submit your CV and a brief supporting cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are recommended.

Good luck with your application!