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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.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Join us in shaping opportunities and transforming futures across the Harris Federation.

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Fundraising Officer to help strengthen and grow sustainable income across our network of academies, with a particular focus on Harris Westminster Sixth Form: one of the nation’s highest-performing sixth forms, founded in 2014 and built on the generosity and vision of committed donors.

In this pivotal role, you will help convert strong supporter interest into meaningful, long-term philanthropic partnerships. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will play a key part in developing and delivering innovative fundraising initiatives that inspire engagement and maximise impact for our students.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The central focus of your role will be fundraising from trusts and foundations and individual donors. This will include prospect research, developing compelling cases for support, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports as well as managing relationships with existing funders to ensure excellent stewardship and long-term partnership.

You will also play an active role in identifying and cultivating new individual supporters, helping to build a pipeline of prospective donors through research, engagement activity and thoughtful relationship management. Working collaboratively across teams, you will ensure fundraising activity is well coordinated, donor-centred and aligned with the wider ambitions of the Harris Federation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good undergraduate degree
• Experience of relationship building, which can be outside of a fundraising environment)

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

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.

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.

About SPANA

For over a century, SPANA has been dedicated to transforming the lives of working animals and supporting the people who depend on them. We work with partners worldwide to increase access to essential veterinary treatment and campaign for better welfare standards. We also support owners as they develop the knowledge and skills to look after their animals with confidence and care – while inspiring the next generation to do the same. Together, we're building a world where working animals are healthy and valued, communities are stronger and livelihoods are more secure.

About this role

The Legacy Officer plays a vital role in securing the long-term future of the charity by administering, promoting, and stewarding the charity’s legacy programme, our largest income stream. Legacies are predicted to peak in the next ten years, so this is an exciting time to help us bolster our existing programme, try new and innovative marketing methods to attract new legacy pledgers, and provide ongoing stewardship to legacy pledgers and enquirers, ensuring supporters understand the lasting impact their gift can have on the lives and welfare of working animals across the world. The Legacy Officer will be part of the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships department, working with 5 other team members, and managed by the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships. This position will also be responsible for overseeing the administration of estates in which SPANA has an interest under the guidance of our Legacy Adviser, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulator policies and other legal frameworks. 

Contract, location and salary

This is a permanent, full-time (34.5 hours per week) role. This is a UK based position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.  The salary for this role is c. £36,000 per annum.

Further information and how to apply

Please review the job description for full details including a person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday 29 March 2026. 

Research Grants Officer
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (expected to be in the office at least quarterly). Additional travel required to events, conferences and workshops in London and nationally (approximately once per month).
Salary range: £37,000 - £41,000

Are you experienced in research administration or grant management? Do you bring strong organisational and analytical skills? We’re recruiting a Research Grants Officer to support Macmillan’s growing research funding programme.

We are establishing a new Research Institute to deliver world-leading, actionable research. The Institute will build Macmillan’s position as a national leader in applied cancer research, focusing on unmet needs, service improvement, inequalities, patient experience, and the wider non-clinical impact of cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help build a research programme with real‑world impact.

About us

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.

About the role

As a Research Grants Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the research funding cycle, from application and peer review through to award management and post‑award administration. You’ll work closely with the Research Grants Manager, internal teams, external experts, and funded researchers to maintain high standards of governance, transparency, and impact across all our research funding activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation, and management of Macmillan’s research grants programme.
• Create, update, and publish key documentation for each funding round.
• Coordinate expert review panels, including scheduling, logistics, and budget oversight.
• Provide secretariat support for funding panels, including preparing papers, taking minutes, and compiling applicant feedback.
• Manage post‑award processes such as grant agreements, financial tracking, and change requests.
• Monitor reporting compliance and work with Finance to ensure accurate expenditure records.
• Act as the primary point of contact for funded academics, supporting timely reporting and dissemination of research outputs.
• Work with the Communications team to promote research findings and their impact.
• Support internal and external events to strengthen the research community.
• Represent Macmillan at academic conferences and sector events.

About you

The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience in research administration or grant management within an academic, charity, or funding organisation.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience interpreting data and maintaining accurate records to support effective monitoring of funded projects.
• Experience of providing secretariat support for committees or panels
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of research funding processes and a willingness to learn and develop within a growing research function.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment process

Application deadline: 23:59 on Monday 16th March
Interview dates: Online interviews will be held on Monday 30th March

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

So that we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

This is a unique opportunity to support residents across Bexley to feel more connected, confident and empowered.

BVSC is looking for a Health and Wellbeing Volunteer Officer to work across two key programmes: Bexley Buddies and Digital Champions.

Through Bexley Buddies, you will support volunteer-led initiatives within GP practices that address non-medical needs, reduce social isolation and strengthen community wellbeing.

Through Digital Champions, you will recruit, train and support volunteers who help residents build digital confidence — particularly in using online health services and apps.

You will work closely with volunteers, GP surgeries, community organisations and residents to coordinate activities, build partnerships and ensure support is inclusive and impactful.

Key areas of work include:

Engaging: Working with residents, GP practices and partners to identify local health and digital support needs.

Developing: Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver safe and meaningful activities.

Coordinating: Organising borough-wide volunteer activity, peer support and training sessions.

Strengthening: Building partnerships that reduce health inequalities and improve digital access.

We are looking for someone organised, approachable and committed to equality and inclusion, with experience of supporting volunteers or delivering community-based programmes.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At BVSC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate.

**UPDATE** Due to a high volume of applications this advert will close at 9am on Monday 9th March.

This is a fantastic chance to join a small and friendly team working to improve health outcomes and reduced inequalities for all school-aged children, young people, their families and communities. You will provide day-to-day operational support and coordination across our core organisational functions.

Contract type: Freelance / self-employed
Rate of pay: £23 per hour
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
Location: Home-based (UK), with occasional meetings as required

The role is offered on a freelance basis with the opportunity to work remotely and flexibly throughout the week.

**UPDATED** Advert closes at 9am on Monday 9th March with online interviews planned for w/c 16th or 23rd March. We reserve the right to close this advert early.

Interim Programme & Community Coordinator

£16.48 per hour | 21 hours per week | Fully Remote | Immediate Start

We are working with a small national charity focused on tackling racial inequality and strengthening leadership in Black and minoritised communities.

They are seeking a part-time Interim Programme & Community Coordinator to provide short-term cover and ensure continuity of programme delivery while longer-term arrangements are confirmed.

This is a fully remote, home-based role (UK-based candidates only), with no regular office attendance required.

The current postholder leaves in four weeks, so we are looking for someone who can step in quickly with minimal supervision, with a short handover period.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in keeping programmes running smoothly, supporting delivery, communications, and operational coordination in a small, mission-driven organisation.

Programme Delivery Coordination

• Managing training schedules and logistics
• Liaising with trainers, delegates and partners
• Monitoring attendance and collecting feedback
• Supporting reporting requirements

Operational & Communications Support

• Producing a monthly newsletter
• Maintaining website and LinkedIn updates
• Coordinating online events
• Taking meeting minutes
• Preparing payment schedules
• Supporting partner steering meetings

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in administration or programme coordination
• Highly competent with digital tools and AI (Outlook/Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, Teams/Zoom, shared drives)
• Comfortable working autonomously in a small organisation
• Organised, proactive and an excellent communicator
• Experienced in the charity or community sector (desirable)
• Sensitive and informed in relation to racial justice and community engagement

This role would suit someone who thrives in small teams, can juggle multiple priorities, and feels aligned with work focused on equity and leadership within minoritised communities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply without delay. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Head of Fundraising and Development to join our team at Dalgarno Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about fundraising, communications, and making a real difference in the community.

Key Details:

• Salary: £38,500 for FTE (note this is a four-day role)
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Dalgarno Trust Community Centre,(hybrid TBC)  North Kensington (with occasional off-site meetings)
• Hours: 4 days per week (28 hours), flexible by agreement
• Line management: Reports to the Chief Executive
• Deadline: 15th March
• Interviews: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly to arrange an interview

Based in North Kensington, Dalgarno Trust is a vibrant community centre supporting local residents of all ages through health, wellbeing, education, training, and youth programmes. As the only community centre in this part of the borough, we play a vital role in bringing people together, tackling inequality, and strengthening community resilience.

As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will be a key member of our Core Team, working closely with the Chief Executive to secure and manage the resources that enable our work. This is a varied and hands-on role combining fundraising, CRM management, marketing and communications, and organisational administration, offering the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

You will lead on researching and writing funding bids, managing relationships with funders, and ensuring that monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements are met. You will oversee and develop our CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring high-quality data, producing reports, and supporting colleagues through training. You will also play a central role in diversifying income through donations, sponsorships, commercial activity, and use of our assets.

Alongside fundraising, you will lead our marketing, communications, and promotion, keeping our website, social media, and noticeboards up to date, and ensuring our work is clearly and effectively communicated to the wider community. The role also includes administrative and HR support, such as assisting with recruitment processes, timesheets, training coordination, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.

We are looking for someone highly organised, administratively confident, and comfortable working independently, while also enjoying collaboration with colleagues, partners, and community members. You will bring experience of community-based work, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and positive social change. 

This role offers flexibility in working hours and a supportive team environment, with the chance to shape and grow the organisation’s income and profile at an exciting time for Dalgarno Trust. 

Ad close date: Sunday 15 March

Interviews: 24 March 

Note: Previous applicants need not apply

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client, an innovative and entrepreneurial women’s health focused foundation creating bold awareness campaigns, industry leading fundraising events, and shattering the silence surrounding gynaecological cancers. 
 
What began as a grant-awarding charity raising funds for critical research has evolved. While continuing to support vital research, the foundation is expanding its focus towards prevention, education and awareness, championing earlier diagnosis and influencing systemic change across the women’s health landscape.
 
As its ambition and activity continue to grow, the foundation is strengthening its internal finance capacity to support increasing operational complexity and ensure robust financial management underpins its impact. It is seeking a diligent, proactive and enthusiastic part-time (3 days per week) Finance Officer to join the team during this exciting phase of development.
 
What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly adjustments and journals.
• Support monthly management accounts.
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Assist with year‑end statements and audit preparation.
• Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Support VAT returns.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance on ad hoc tasks.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.

 
What You’ll Bring

• An AAT qualification, or a degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in financial management and analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations.
• Excellent Excel and IT skills and proficiency using accounting software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach.
• Comfort working at pace in a start‑up‑style environment.
• Genuine passion for Lady Garden Foundations’ cause and comfortable working in an environment that openly talks about women’s health.

 
Why Join Us?

• Be part of a small, energetic team making a real impact in women’s health.
• Work in a creative, fast‑moving environment.
• Help shape a growing finance function.
• Hybrid working for flexibility.
• A role where your diligence and drive truly matter.

 
If you are excited by the opportunity to have a real impact, passionate about women’s health and can bring solid financial management experience, then this is the role for you!
 
To discuss this role further, in the first instance, please apply with your CV and a covering letter to showcase your relevant experience. CV’s will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as such, we would recommend that you apply early.
 
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Location: Havant

Salary: £36,547 - £39,372

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent 

Reference Number: STOPDA847

Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:

Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.

Ensure all policies, procedures and practice are reviewed in line with designated timescales and meet the quality assurance requirements of the national outcomes framework and service standards for VAWG, SafeLives, Women’s Aid NQS, RESPECT accreditation principles and any additional frameworks agreed by the CEO.

Lead, monitor and evaluate projects as designated by the Business Development Director e.g. project management of website redevelopment, collaborating with external contractors and our IT Manager to convey our organisational vision.

Support operational activities which inform whole-organisation improvement e.g. gather and analyse staff survey feedback data, possess a natural curiosity for data analysis and identification of trends which draw meaningful conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data.

Manage (and delegate where appropriate) and quality assure all subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation, working with, and supported by the Business Development Director (DPO) on complex cases.

What We Offer:

Time off and Flexibility:

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)

- Birthday day off

- Child’s first day of school off

- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

- Flexible and hybrid working

- Protected time of up to one hour each month

Family-Friendly Benefits:

- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

- IVF Leave

Health and Wellbeing:

- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)

- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Eye care vouchers

- Cycle to Work Scheme

About Stop Domestic Abuse:

Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’

We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.

Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.

Our Values:

Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Location: Havant

Salary: £35,482 - £38,224

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent 

Reference Number: STOPDA811

Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:

 This is an exciting role in an ambitious and growing charity that supports all people affected by domestic abuse.

Working closely with the Business Development Director and Business Development Manager the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in the creation, development and implementation of a robust and diverse fundraising strategy that contributes to the overarching income generation strategy, that meet both current and future operational needs

Participate in the development of Stop Domestic Abuse’s fundraising strategy and lead on the implementation and delivery of fundraising ensuring all fundraising objectives and KPI’s are met. 

Identify and cultivate relationships with new, corporate partners, individual donors, major donors, foundations, and other potential supporters, increasing their awareness of SDA.

Create, launch and manage supporter stewardship and recognition programmes to ensure corporate donors and partners feel valued and engaged with the organisation, you will be key in maintaining long-term relationships.

Develop and maintain a portfolio of potential corporate and high net worth supporters through regular research and networking and attend events and meetings with potential donors.

 Expand current fundraising activity to create new opportunities by promoting Stop Domestic Abuse. 

What We Offer:

Time off and Flexibility:

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)

- Birthday day off

- Child’s first day of school off

- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

- Flexible and hybrid working

- Protected time of up to one hour each month

Family-Friendly Benefits:

- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

- IVF Leave

Health and Wellbeing:

- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)

- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Eye care vouchers

- Cycle to Work Scheme

About Stop Domestic Abuse:

Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’

We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.

Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.

Our Values:

Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and creative fundraiser to support the growth of Sands’ Individual Giving and Legacy programme, including committed gifts, cash appeals, supporter acquisition and retention. Experience of using digital channels to grow income from supporters and creating exceptional donor experience are a key to this role.  

The Individual Giving Manager role is part of the establishment of the newly formed Individual Giving strategy, driving development of both acquisition and retention channels and establishing growth within both, while improving overall supporter experience. This is a great opportunity to make this role your own and set the direction for generating income from individual supporters alongside growing our legacy pipeline. 

Sands is investing in individual giving and legacy fundraising and this role will be pivotal to our ongoing success. The aim is to ensure that through providing a world class supporter experience we continue our exceptional growth and produce long term sustainable income, with integrated cross team planning between individual giving, campaigns, brand and engagement.
 

Sands is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Crisis Alternative Service in Redbridge.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The role focuses on providing high-quality support to individuals in mental health crisis. You will assist clients during their stay, helping to reduce immediate distress and develop plans to prevent future crises. This includes working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary mental health services to ensure effective, multi-agency support. All interventions should reflect the organisation's values and commitment to recovery, co-production, and person-centred care, while following established policies and procedures.​

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

You will have demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis needs, with a strong understanding of a range of mental health conditions, crisis management, and how to communicate with dignity and respect. You will be knowledgeable in relevant mental health legislation, including CPA processes, and committed to recovery-focused approaches. Able to work both independently and as part of a team, you will support and induct peer staff and volunteers while working effectively with statutory services such as the NHS. You will have a good awareness of health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities, alongside strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills to maintain clear and accurate records. Flexibility is essential, as the role requires working across a shift pattern to include weekends.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Job Title to play a pivotal role in our Service in location.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role provides compassionate, practical support to clients from the point of referral through their stay at the crisis house, ensuring a smooth induction and meeting their immediate emotional and physical needs. Working closely with clinical partners such as the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mental Health Liaison Team and the Greenwich Home Treatment Team, you will help individuals reduce their crisis through tailored activities, one‑to‑one sessions, and developing effective safety and recovery plans. You'll motivate clients to understand the causes of their crises, strengthen their social networks, and access education, leisure, or health activities to support long‑term wellbeing. The role also involves supervising volunteers delivering life‑skills activities, liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, and engaging in ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and team support to provide resilient, high‑quality mental health care in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of recovery-focused approaches and co‑production, alongside insight into the challenges faced by individuals experiencing mental health crises. You'll be confident in designing and delivering activities that reduce anxiety, build confidence and self-esteem, and support clients in shaping their own recovery journey. Strong organisational and monitoring skills are essential, including the ability to maintain accurate records, manage case information and complete financial transactions. You will bring resilience, motivation and high standards to your work, even when supporting clients with unpredictable or challenging behaviours. A solid knowledge of relevant legislation—such as welfare reform, the Care Act and housing pathways is important, as is experience engaging clients in assessments and co‑producing safety and support plans. You should be proficient in MS Office and case management systems, understand basic building safety and repairs, and be skilled at building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Operations Manager

Oversee the safe, compliant and seamless running of our estates, facilities, transport, health & safety and sustainability services - ensuring our College thrives every day.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £40,650 - £43,419

Contract: Full Time, 37 Hours, 52 Weeks

Closing Date: Thursday 5th March, 2026 at 12:00pm

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of the College’s operational services, including estates and facilities, transport, health and safety, sustainability and contracted services. 

Role Responsibilities: 

Estates and Facilities management  

• Manage and monitor contracts for building and grounds maintenance, cleaning, hygiene, waste management and energy supply, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and agreed service levels. 

• Lead procurement processes for operational contracts, including tendering, evaluation, renewal and performance monitoring, ensuring value for money and strong contractor relationships. 

• Develop and maintain a rolling programme of planned and reactive maintenance, site inspections and condition surveys to ensure the estate is safe, accessible and fit for purpose. 

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and statutory requirements relating to property and facilities. 

Transport 

• Manage the College’s transport fleet in line with Community Transport Association requirements. 

• Ensure all vehicles are legally compliant, well maintained and efficiently utilised. 

• Ensure drivers are appropriately authorised, trained and compliant with statutory and College requirements. 

Health and Safety 

• Act as the operational lead for health and safety across the College. 

• Maintain and regularly review health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments and compliance documentation. 

• Work collaboratively with the Health and Safety Coordinator to deliver training, guidance and support to staff. 

• Ensure statutory inspections and testing (including fire safety, water quality and electrical safety) are completed and recorded. 

Sustainability 

• Monitor energy consumption and implement initiatives to reduce usage and improve environmental sustainability. 

• Ensure waste management and disposal processes meet environmental legislation and promote recycling and responsible resource use. 

Leadership 

• Line manage the operations team, including estates, transport and health and safety staff. 

• Develop and implement effective operational procedures to support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the College. 

• Manage operational budgets and contribute to financial planning and cost control. 

• Contribute to College-wide planning and improvement initiatives through collaborative working with senior leaders and managers. 

Management Responsibilities 

• Provide effective and professional line management to your team throughout their employment journey. 

• Manage budgets in accordance with organisational requirements and targets. 

• Meet agreed departmental targets and deadlines. 

• Ensure key data and reporting requirements are met. 

• Contribute to the overall management of the College through working collaboratively with other managers on specific projects or to ensure consistent and effective processes. 

• Ensure effective written/ verbal communications within the organisation and with external stakeholders. 

• Demonstrate best practice and ensure the implementation of all college policies and procedures. 

• Ensure the efficient and effective use of all college resources, including staff. 

• Work to continually improve the performance and practices of the organisation. 

• In the event of staff shortages or absence to cover, in accordance with capabilities. 

• Take ownership of own CPD to maintain skills and knowledge required to be at the forefront of own sphere of operation 

General Responsibilities for all Staff: 

• Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect. 

• Empower students and day service users to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality. 

• Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning, and working environment. 

• Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations. 

• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.