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This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader who believes in the power of people and the impact of culture.
As the Head of People & Culture, you will:
- Champion our mission to make a difference in the community through innovative social initiatives.
- Foster a vibrant culture where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is heard.
- Lead with empathy and inspire a team dedicated to social change.
- Design strategic HR initiatives Be responsible for Ubele's HR functions and delivery, and design and pursuit of strategic initiatives that align with our core, values, and principles, and Drive organisation excellence
Join us in shaping a workplace where purpose meets passion, and together, we’ll create a brighter future for all.
If this resonates with you, we would love to hear your story and explore how we can drive positive change together. Apply now to become the cornerstone of our people-first approach and help us turn our vision into reality.
Candidates are required to :
1. Submit your current CV – to include:
title, salary and reporting line(s) for your most recent position and
The names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom should be your most recent employer NB References, will be requested after the interview.
2. A supporting statement (of up to 2 pages) that tells us:
(a) why you are a worthy applicant for this role based on its span of duties and responsibilities, and particularly your fit to the person specifications identified.
Confirmation or otherwise of your availability on the Interview Days (should you be shortlisted).
3. We would appreciate the completion of our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
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This role offers a unique opportunity to make this role your own and take the charity to the next level, with the full support of a dedicated, experienced team.
The successful candidate will ensure that the charity remains resilient and able to deliver on its commitment to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the people we serve.
The role is a mix of operational activity, day to day management and strategic thinking; with the continuous building and nurturing of external relationships with our NHS, public sector and not-for-profit stakeholders.
Working alongside a committed trustee board, skilled staff and volunteers, you will bring drive, experience and passion to the team. You’ll get terrific support from the outgoing postholder as needed, with the space to act and bring your own ideas to the forefront.
If you wish to apply, please provide an up-to-date CV, together with a document (max 2 x A4 pages) detailing how you meet the criteria shown on the person specification. You can use experiences gained from work, volunteering and life experiences. We will not consider applications without these two documents.
To improve heart health outcomes across Greater Manchester.
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Job Title: Head of Impact and Insights
Reporting to: Chief Transformation Officer
Salary Range: £50,000 -£55,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid London or Sheffield
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
We are Felix
We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity.
Together with 16 other independent charities, 18,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country.
We‘re about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.
Purpose of the Job
Development and delivery of the Data, Research and Impact strategy through a cascade of the overall business strategy by ensuring Felix uses robust evidence, technology and research to maximise its social impact and make effective strategic decisions.
The role provides strategic leadership for the Impact & Insights function at a pivotal stage for Felix post-merger. It will also play a critical role as we reshape and transition Data, Digital and Technology, clarifying ownership of business logic, measurement frameworks, KPIs, data quality and governance so that Impact & Insights, Technology and business owners have clear accountabilities and can build greater organisational data maturity. Through this, the role will embed data-informed decision making across the organisation, underpinned by strong governance, reporting frameworks and cross-functional collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
- · Empowerment and leadership of the Impact and Insights team
- Act as a key member of the Data, Digital, and Technology (DDaT) Senior Management Team, actively shaping our overarching technology roadmap and ensuring our data architecture supports long-term organisational growth.
- Lead the transition of roles and responsibilities as DDAT is reshaped, ensuring Impact & Insights takes clear ownership of business logic and insight requirements while working with Technology to inform the core reporting suite and data infrastructure, creating clearer accountabilities and a stronger, more effective department.
- Own business logic, measurement frameworks, KPI design and data quality reporting, working with business owners and Technology to strengthen data governance and organisational data maturity.
- ·Create and maintain an innovative environment that encourages colleague participation in raising standards of quality, team working and communication.
- Monitor departmental KPI’s and challenge improvement when required to ensure targets are achieved and improved.
- Establishes direction by developing strategies to attain long term goals.
- Shape and lead Impact and Insights as a strategic, trusted function that embeds a data-driven culture across the organisation.
- Lead the research, data and analytics strategy, ensuring evidence, insight and enabling technology drive impact, learning and innovation.
- Establish and embed data governance practices that improve data consistency, accountability, compliance, and the responsible use of information across the charity.
- Oversee the production of reporting and analytical outputs that turn complex evidence into clear, compelling insight for senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders.
- Personally lead and deliver analysis for key strategic projects, ensuring robust evidence, insight and recommendations directly inform organisational priorities and decision-making.
- Work in partnership with fundraising, food and marketing teams to ensure insight, evidence and impact reporting are embedded in planning, delivery and strategic decision-making.
- Support systems, tools and processes for effective data capture, reporting, governance and insight generation, working closely with the BI Lead and data engineering team.
- Establish and advocate for appropriate use of AI and digital tools to improve or automate analysis, forecasting, reporting efficiency or insight generation, with appropriate governance in place.
- Strategically manage the Impact & Insights budget and resources effectively, ensuring investment is prioritised to deliver the greatest value for organisational learning, performance and impact.
Essential Criteria
- Significant senior-level experience leading impact, insight, research, functions, with a track record of using evidence to shape organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Strong experience of developing impact measurement frameworks, KPIs and reporting approaches that demonstrate organisational performance and social impact.
- Experience of improving data governance, data quality and data management practices across teams, with a clear understanding of responsible data use and data privacy regulations (eg GDPR).
- Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, creating clarity, focus and high standards across insight generation, research and reporting.
- Strong strategic communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate asks, recommendations and trade-offs to ELT, boards and senior stakeholders.
- Experience of contributing at senior management team level, influencing cross-functional roadmaps and priorities within data, digital or technology environments.
- Practical experience of using AI or advanced digital tools to strengthen analysis, insight generation, forecasting or reporting efficiency, alongside strong consideration of ethics, governance and adoption
- Excellent stakeholder management, able to build trusted relationships across functions and translate complex evidence into clear, actionable insight for varied audiences.
- Knowledge of Impact methods including Theory of Change and Social Return on Investment.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership
· Lead and evolve Back Up's Partnerships strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
· Identify opportunities to diversify and grow income across corporate, trusts, statutory and commercial partnerships.
· Contribute to fundraising strategy, budgeting and business planning.
· Monitor KPIs, income targets and pipeline performance.
· Prepare reports and forecasts for senior leadership and trustees.
· Act as core member of the Fundraising Leadership Team.
Corporate Partnerships
· Develop an ambitious corporate partnerships programme.
· Personally secure and steward high-value partnerships.
· Develop compelling partnership propositions.
· Build and manage a robust prospect pipeline.
· Explore sponsorship, commercial collaborations, and pro bono opportunities.
Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding
· Oversee the statutory, trusts, and foundations programme.
· Lead the development of high value, complex funding applications.
· Support compelling funding applications across funders.
· Identify new funding opportunities.
· Ensure timely, high-quality reporting and stewardship.
Special Events
· Provide strategic oversight of special events fundraising, for example: Front Row Fashion, the City Dinner, and the Back Up Ball.
· Support the Special Events Manager to maximise income, sponsorship and engagement.
Leadership and People Management
· Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
· Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture.
· Set objectives and support professional development, including through mentoring, coaching, and training.
Relationship Management
· Build relationships with partners, trustees and stakeholders.
· Represent Back Up externally.
· Work collaboratively across the organisation.
· Ensure partnerships align with Back Up's values and ethical fundraising principles.
Planning, Performance and Governance
· Manage budgets, forecasts and income pipelines.
· Maintain accurate CRM records.
· Analyse performance and recommend improvements.
· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and organisational policies.
· Support the ethical and responsible use of AI and other technologies across the charity to support our ability to deliver for people with spinal cord injury.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
· Significant experience securing a wide variety of high-value corporate partnerships, statutory, and trust funding.
· Track record of delivering 7 figure income targets.
· Experience leading fundraising or business development teams.
· Experience developing fundraising or commercial strategies.
· Experience managing fundraising special events.
· Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships.
· Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and forecasts.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
· Excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
· Outstanding written communication and presentation skills.
· Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
· Strong project management and organisational skills.
· Ability to use data and CRM systems to inform decisions.
· Collaborative leadership style.
Desirable
· Knowledge of disability or spinal cord injury.
· Experience with Power BI, Canva, Mailchimp or Asana.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of this role.
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
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• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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Hybrid - London WC1H - we operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 20% of your time per month being office based
Join the ACU as Head of Communications and Engagement and use your expertise and experience to help us in our mission to be the voice of Commonwealth universities, supporting them to collaborate and to advance their contribution to sustainable development.
Working at the intersection of higher education and international development, The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 400 members in more than 40 countries, and our official role within the Commonwealth and United Nations affords an impactful platform for advocacy and strategic partnerships.
The role
The Head of Communications and Engagement leads ACU's external voice and its member engagement function, ensuring that our member universities experience ACU as a present, credible and valuable partner. This role is the primary custodian of how ACU communicates with the world and how relationships with members, stakeholders and partners are built, maintained and deepened.
You will develop and lead an integrated communications and engagement strategy, ensuring all activity is strategically aligned, well-coordinated and delivered with maximum impact.
Working closely with the Director, you will provide leadership in shaping the external affairs of the ACU, finding new and creative ways to communicate ACU's work and impact, strengthen our position with key audiences and platform our advocacy messages within the sector and with key decisions makers including at major multilateral forums. You will oversee marketing efforts to drive participation with our member opportunities and for our managed programmes and will be responsible for contract fulfilment for a range of external clients. You will also lead on internal communications in support of our people and culture agenda.
Working with the Head of Membership and Events and Head of Policy and Research, you will be jointly responsible for the membership strategy, leading an international engagement team to ensure that our offer is visible to members, and our diverse and geographically dispersed network feel engaged and see the value of membership.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can bring a strategic and an integrated approach to communications and engagement, enjoys working in a collaborative international environment and who will foster creativity and innovation to deliver maximum impact.
You will:
- Bring a track record of leading integrated communications strategies in complex contexts, alongside experience of membership engagement or institutional relationship management at a senior level.
- Have worked at senior level in marketing or communications, be skilled in devising and implementing successful communication strategies and plans, audience segmentation, content creation, delivery and the use of the various channels for effectiveness
- Be comfortable holding the strategic and the relational in equal measure, and understand that in a membership organisation, communications and engagement are two sides of the same endeavour.
- Be a strategic thinker, know how to use data and insight to direct a team's activity, and understand how to design an engagement model that utilises personalised account management and varied communications channels to reach diverse audience segments with targeted messages
- Be comfortable leading a small, dispersed team- including a network of regional engagement leads across ACU's core geographies - setting strategic direction and supporting consistent standards and autonomous delivery
- Be energised rather than daunted by breadth: moving between brand strategy and member retention, hands-on delivery and team leadership
What to expect
We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website by clicking here). We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.
We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part-time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days
- Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
- Regular social activities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Give as you earn charitable donations scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free travel season ticket loan
How to apply
Apply via the apply button which will redirect you to our recruitment portal.
Closing date: 27th August 2026 at 23.45 pm.
Interviews will take place on 7th September 2026.
First stage interviews will take place virtually. A second stage will be conducted in-person at our London office in the week commencing 14/09/2026.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
About the Role
Smart Works is now hiring a People Coordinator to form part of an interim team structure during a period of maternity leave.
This is an exciting 12-month opportunity for someone who has previously worked in an office environment, has good administrative skills and would like to gain experience in both HR and recruitment within a non-profit organisation.
Some experience in an HR or recruitment role would be an advantage but is not essential - we're looking for a compassionate and organised individual who shares Smart Works' mission for promoting fair hiring and employment practices and treating candidates and employees with dignity and respect.
You will be part of the small but mighty People and Culture team, who work with hiring managers and staff in the ten Smart Works centres across the UK. You will receive on-the-job training as well as plenty of opportunities to shadow key HR processes, get involved in project work, and have access to our e-learning platform for your professional development.
The successful person will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the People Team. They will provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, coordinate recruitment activities, maintain People systems and records, and help deliver an excellent experience for candidates, employees and line managers at Smart Works.
As one of the first points of contact for the People Team, they will provide friendly and efficient support, resolving routine queries and ensuring that administrative processes are delivered accurately and on time.
The role will also contribute to continuous improvement projects and help ensure the People Team can focus on strategic business partnering by providing excellent operational coordination.
How to Apply
Please view the JD and then head to your website to apply through our recruitment system by 9am on Monday 17th August.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



Salary: Starting at £66,920, raising to £77,555
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Family Action Head Office, London N1 7GR.
Our office space is wheelchair accessible. We typically work two days a week in the office, but offer the flexibility of home-working anywhere within the UK.
FAMILY ACTION AND THE ROLE'S IMPACT:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It is what we have done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This is an important senior role in Family Action. As Deputy Director of People, you will lead on all People matters at Family Action, encompassing HR, EDI, volunteers and Learning & Development. You will report to the General Counsel & Director of Systems.
- Your role will be varied, exciting and incredibly worthwhile. At its heart is a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within our organisation, benefiting staff, volunteers and those who use our services. You will be working with managers at all levels to influence, inform and plan work across the entire organisation.
- We are looking for someone who is motivated and who can draw learning from a range of sources and analyse evidence within its wider organisational context. You will bring substantial Human Resources experience and a strong track record of developing and delivering People strategies. You will be skilled at leading through complexity, navigating change, understanding organisational challenges, and developing effective plans that support continuous improvement.
For the main requirements of the role, please see the job description and person specification.
BENEFITS:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (FTE)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
TO APPLY:
- Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
- Closing Date: 16 August 2026 at 23.59
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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About Medair UK
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
Together, we work in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. In 2025, despite significant pressures across the humanitarian sector, Medair supported more than 3.6 million people across 13 countries through life-saving health, nutrition, water, sanitation, shelter and cash assistance programmes. From responding to cholera outbreaks in South Sudan and supporting communities affected by conflict in Sudan, DR Congo and Lebanon, to delivering emergency relief following natural disasters in Madagascar and Myanmar, our teams continued to reach people in greatest need with compassion, professionalism and perseverance.
About the Role/Role and Responsibilities
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Medair UK team as we are seeking a part-time Head of Operations. The post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Medair UK's finance, HR, IT and governance functions, ensuring robust systems, effective controls, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. They will support the Medair UK Director and Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and management of the charity in accordance with best practice and ensure a sustainable operational platform is in place to support all Medair UK’s functions. The Head of Operations will contribute to organisational strategy, culture and decision-making, while also taking a practical and proactive role in the day-to-day delivery of operational activities. They will help lead, support and develop the culture of Medair UK, promoting its values and Christian-distinctiveness internally and externally.
About you
You will be a highly organised and experienced, strategic and hands-on operational leader who can provide strong oversight of finance, governance, HR, IT and office management within a growing charity. You will have significant experience in financial and operational management, with a sound understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance and UK employment law. You will be an effective people manager and leader, with strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills. You will be adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to Medair’s Christian values, mission and humanitarian purpose.
Key Activity Areas
Financial Management and Reporting
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Lead the charity’s financial management, ensuring accurate records, robust controls and effective financial processes.
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, in collaboration with the Director to support strategic planning and financial sustainability.
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Manage reserves and organisational funds, ensuring effective stewardship, appropriate cost recovery, timely grant transfers and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
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Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis to support informed decision-making.
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Lead the production of statutory accounts and manage the annual external audit process.
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Ensure compliance and best practice with regard to legal and other regulatory bodies, including data protection and the timely submission of accounts and other returns.
Human Resource Management
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Lead and oversee all HR operations, including the recruitment, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies through effective management and administration of contracts, HR records, payroll, pensions and employee benefits.
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Manage employee lifecycle processes, including inductions, appraisals, performance reviews and professional development planning.
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Maintain accurate HR records and oversee attendance, leave, sickness and other employee-related processes in line with organisational policies.
Leadership, Governance and Organisational Development
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Lead organisational operational planning and risk management, ensuring Medair UK has the systems, processes and resources required to deliver its strategic objectives.
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Maintain the corporate risk register and support the Board with governance, compliance and reporting requirements.
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Support the Director and Board of Trustees through the provision of financial, operational and governance advice, contributing to organisational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
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Own the organisation’s policy framework, maintaining the policy register and ensuring the timely revision, review and compliance of all policies.
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Foster a healthy organisational culture that reflects Medair's Christian values and supports staff wellbeing, engagement and development.
IT & Office Management
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Oversee the IT infrastructure, managing the procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance of IT hardware, systems and software liaising with the IT department at the Medair International Global Support Office (GSO) in Switzerland as appropriate.
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Lead the development, administration and optimisation of Salesforce , other fundraising platforms and related system integrations to support fundraising, donor engagement and organisational objectives, liaising with the IT department in GSO
Switzerlandas appropriate.
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Manage the Salesforce system configuration, enhancements, user access and upgrades, ensuring the platform remains effective and reliable.
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Drive the continuous improvement of Salesforce systems, processes and data management practices, ensuring high standards of data quality, security and operational efficiency.Implement system enhancements, streamline processes and carry out regular data quality, integrity and cleansing checks to ensure accurate, consistant and reliable data.
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Provide training, guidance and user support on Salesforce and Campaign Monitor to maximise staff capability and system adoption.
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Ensure a fully functioning office base which enables Medair UK to deliver its operational activities in the most efficient and effective manner.
Tasks common to all staff
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Act as an ambassador for Medair UK at all times when liaising externally and internally
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Ensure consistent implementation of the Medair brand across all relevant activities
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Record information as necessary and comply at all times with requirements for handling personal / sensitive data
Qualifications - DESIRABLE
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Vocational qualification in business or financial management / administration desirable
Languages
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Excellent English (spoken and written).
Experience / Competencies – ESSENTIAL
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Significant experience in financial and office administration
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Understanding of UK finance and governance and employment law
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Proficient in finance packages, ideally Quickbooks
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Proficient in fundraising or other database(s), ideally Salesforce and Campaign Monitor
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Experience of Microsoft Office solutions, with proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet and email use.
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Effective people manager and strong leadership skills
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Ability to handle a wide and varied workload, with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
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Capable planner, problem-solver and clear communicator.
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Inspired by and in full agreement with Medair’s Christian values and ethos
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Willing to contribute to the spiritual life of the team including prayer meetings
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Willingness to be flexible in terms of hours worked at occasional, but inevitable moments of crisis
Experience / Competencies – DESIRABLE
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Experience of charity leadership and governance
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Experience in relief / development work
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Understanding of Humanitarian Issues
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000
Closing date: Wednesday 12th August, 5pm. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
Workplace:Medair UK office is based in Kennington, London. There is possibility to adopt hybrid working, but with a minimum of 2 days/wk in the office.
Contract Details: Part-Time (3 days 0.6 FTE), permanent
Direct Reports: Operations Support Officer
Only those eligible to work in the UK can apply.
NOTE: In order to maintain the organisation’s Christian ethos, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK position to be a committed Christian.
Every week, somewhere in England or Wales, a child experiences something they didn't think was possible. For almost 30 years Panathlon Foundation has created opportunities through inclusive sport for disabled and disadvantaged young people. Demand for our work continues to grow and we're looking for an outstanding Head of Fundraising to help us create opportunities for even more young people. This isn't simply about raising money, it's about creating opportunities.
Role Purpose
To lead Panathlon Foundation's fundraising strategy, securing sustainable income through trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, philanthropy, fundraising events and supporter engagement.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and Strategic Leads, the Head of Fundraising will develop the relationships, opportunities and fundraising culture that enable Panathlon to reach more disabled and disadvantaged young people through inclusive sport.
Why This Role Exists
Panathlon already benefits from committed funders, valued supporters and an experienced bid writer. This role has been created to take fundraising to the next stage of its development by providing strategic leadership, coordinating fundraising activity across the organisation and building sustainable income for the future.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and deliver the fundraising strategy.
• Develop income from trusts and foundations.
• Build corporate fundraising relationships that generate sustainable income.
• Grow individual giving and philanthropy.
• Develop community fundraising and fundraising events.
• Lead supporter stewardship.
• Coordinate fundraising activity across the organisation.
• Manage the specialist bid writer and future fundraising resource.
• Report progress to the CEO and Trustees.
Organisation-wide Fundraising
Chief Executive – Strategic relationships, major donors and key introductions.
Head of Fundraising – Fundraising strategy, income generation, stewardship and coordination.
Strategic Leads – Programme partnerships and identifying funding opportunities.
Bid Writer – Funding applications and grant reporting.
Trustees – Advocacy, introductions and fundraising support.
Person Specification
Successful fundraising experience; strategic thinking; relationship building; communication; leadership; planning; collaborative, authentic, resilient and values-driven.
Three-Year Vision
A mature, coordinated fundraising function with diversified income, stronger supporter relationships and the financial resilience to enable Panathlon to reach significantly more disabled and disadvantaged young people.
Apply with your CV and a covering letter.
In your covering letter, please indicate:
Why you want to work for Panathlon Foundation.
Your most significant fundraising achievement.
How you would help grow Panathlon's fundraising over the next three years.
to https://bit.ly/PanathlonHoF
Remote work with occasional on site meetings also possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a new role to stabilise, diversify and grow income in a financially constrained environment, reducing reliance on statutory funding, increasing unrestricted income, and strengthening Catalyst Support’s credibility with all sources of non statutory funding, including trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and communities. The postholder holds clear accountability for income performance, return on investment and risk management, and plays a critical role in the organisation’s financial recovery and long-term sustainability. The role is designed as a strategic investment, with the expectation that income generated will move the function towards break-even and net contribution over time, supported by clear targets and Board oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Income Delivery
- Lead and deliver a multi-year income and engagement strategy covering trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraising and individual giving.
- Take ownership of income targets, pipelines and forecasts, including break-even requirements and risk exposure.
- Actively manage income risk, developing scenario plans and mitigation actions where delivery falls below expectation.
- Work with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to align income activity with organisational strategy and service priorities.
Funding Applications & Grant Management
- Provide strategic oversight, delivery and quality assurance of all high-value bids, tenders and funding applications.
- Ensure bids are evidence-led, outcome-focused, accurately costed and aligned to service capacity.
- Taking direct responsibility for bid and tender preparation and submission.
- Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
- Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
- Contribute approximately 20% of working time towards partner applications and collaborative projects with key partners, supporting joint funding and shared objectives.
Communications, Marketing & Engagement
- Lead communications and engagement functions to directly support income generation, funder confidence and organisational reputation.
- Ensure all external messaging demonstrates impact, value for money and strategic coherence.
- Grow individual giving, community fundraising and supporter engagement where there is clear return on investment.
- Oversee brand consistency and visibility across digital and offline channels.
Internal Collaboration & Income Culture
- Work closely with service and enabling teams to strengthen funding evidence, case studies and impact data.
- Build organisational understanding that income generation is a shared responsibility.
- Working with services and enabling teams to develop compelling cases for support.
- Equip teams with clarity on how funding, impact and delivery are connected.
Performance, Impact & Governance
- Establish and monitor KPIs covering income performance, ROI, cost-per-£ raised, engagement metrics and pipeline health.
- Report regularly to the Executive team and Trustees, providing transparent assessment of progress, risks and corrective action.
- Support Board assurance through disciplined performance monitoring and review points.
Team Leadership
- Provide line management, development and performance oversight for income generation and communications staff. Head of Income Generation Feb 2026
- Recruit, develop and retain high-quality team capability aligned to organisational needs.
Leadership Contribution
- Contribute as a senior operational leader to organisational planning, change and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Director of Services on future service design, positioning and sustainability.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority of the role and Catalyst Support’s mission.
- Strengthen partnership development with Mary Frances Trust to enhance county-wide support, with particular emphasis on provision for mental health services across both East and West regions.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Proven experience securing trust, grant and philanthropic income at scale, with clear evidence of income conversion and delivery.
- Track record of leading income strategies that generate net financial contribution, including roles where income targets were explicitly expected to cover or exceed post costs or programme investment.
- Experience operating in financially constrained, recovery-focused or turnaround environments, with responsibility for balancing income ambition against organisational risk.
- Experience of Board-level reporting, accountability and scrutiny, including transparent reporting of income performance against targets.
- Demonstrated ability to build senior relationships with funders, partners and individuals that translate into sustained or repeat income.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in mental health, wellbeing or community services.
- Experience overseeing communications and marketing functions.
- Experience operating within multi-stream or system-based service environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Commercially and financially astute.
- Strong analytical, forecasting and risk-management capability, including income pipeline assessment and contribution modelling.
- Confident influencer with credibility at senior and external levels. • Strategic thinker with a strong bias towards delivery, outcomes and financial impact.
- Resilient, solutions-focused and adaptable in high-pressure, performance-driven environments.
Values & Behaviours
- Commitment to Catalyst Support’s values: Kindness, Integrity and Commitment.
- Collaborative, inclusive and trauma-informed approach.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and lived-experience leadership
Equal Opportunities Statement
We acknowledge the unique contribution that all Catalyst employees, volunteers and clients can bring to our organisation in terms of their culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, age, religion or belief and any physical disability or history of mental health or additional problems.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
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Job Title People Assistant (Inc. L&D)
Duration Permanent
Hours 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Salary £27,000 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location Homebased
Overall job purpose
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised individual in a supporting role to the People team. The role will assist with day-to-day operational tasks, providing managers and staff with effective administrative support in all aspects of Human Resources.
You will provide People generalist support for the full employee lifecycle, as well as support with the end-to-end recruitment cycle in line with The Churches Conservation Trust’s policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also independently and proactively completing tasks. Excellent communication and IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 14th August 2026
Please note: We will be conducting online interviews throughout this period and we reserve the right to close the role earlier if someone is found before the closing date.
As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing. If your application is successful and you are invited to interview, you will receive an email asking you to complete a series of activities, these need to be completed at least 2 days before your interview.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
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Shape the future of play and early intervention services for disabled children while leading strategic innovation at one of the UK's most impactful disability charities.
About Newlife
As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.
What you'll be doing
You will lead the development and delivery of innovative services that improve the lives of disabled children and their families through play, early intervention and inclusive practice. Working closely with families, healthcare professionals, education providers and community partners, you will identify emerging needs, drive service improvement and develop approaches that increase impact, reach and sustainability.
A key focus will be shaping the future of Newlife's play offer, including Community Play programmes, Play Pods and the development of new Early Years services. You will ensure services are informed by evidence, family insight and best practice in child development, inclusion and play.
Your key responsibilities
Lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of Early Intervention and Play Services
Develop and implement service strategies that support organisational priorities, growth and sustainability
Champion play, early intervention and inclusive practice as tools for improving outcomes
Ensure lived experience and co-production are embedded within service design, delivery and evaluation
Develop strong relationships with early years providers, healthcare professionals, local authorities and sector organisations
Contribute to funding bids, business cases and partnership proposals
Provide effective leadership and development for teams
Contribute to the wider strategic leadership of Newlife as a member of the Charity Leadership Team
What you'll bring
Qualifications & Training
Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience in Education, Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to early years, education, disability, family support or service leadership
Knowledge & Experience
Significant experience of leading and developing services within early years, education, disability, family support, health or community settings
Experience of managing teams and service performance
Experience of delivering services that improve outcomes for disabled children and their families
Experience of developing programmes or interventions that support child development, participation and wellbeing
Experience of working across health, education and social care systems
Experience of partnership working with professionals, commissioners and sector partners
Experience of service improvement, safeguarding, quality assurance and risk management
Experience of service growth, business development or income generation
Experience of co-production, participation or embedding lived experience within service development
Experience of developing business cases, funding proposals or service development initiatives
Experience of strategic planning and organisational development
Skills
Strong understanding of child development, disability and the importance of early intervention
Knowledge of inclusive practice and strategies to supporting disabled children and their families
Knowledge of play-based approaches to learning, development and participation
Understanding of integrated working across health, education and social care
Understanding of co-production and lived experience approaches
Strategic leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational, analytical and project management skills
Knowledge of safeguarding, governance and regulatory requirements
Commitment to inclusion, equity and family-centred practice
Passion for improving outcomes and opportunities for disabled children and their families
Leadership Expectations
Early Years qualification or relevant professional qualification
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), SEND reforms and code of practice and related therapy frameworks
Experience of community-based play, early intervention or family support services
Experience of developing inclusive play opportunities for disabled children
Experience of digital or technology-enabled service delivery
As a member of the Charity Leadership Team, contribute to the strategic leadership and development of Newlife
Act as an ambassador for the charity and its values
Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement
Lead by example and demonstrate Newlife's values in all aspects of work
Support organisational growth, innovation and sustainability
Work collaboratively across departments to maximise impact, reach and opportunities for disabled children and their families
Demonstrate a strong commitment to the rights, inclusion and participation of disabled children and their families, ensuring their voices and experiences inform service development and decision-making
If you're ready to lead transformational change in early intervention services and make a lasting impact on the lives of disabled children and their families, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note DBS check will be required for this role.
The UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.


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Job Description
As the compliance lead and subject matter expert within Fair for You, the Head of Compliance is responsible for designing, establishing and controlling the compliance universe within Fair for You. In doing so, the Head of Compliance is expected to write and implement policies and procedures to ensure that Fair for You is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and to be able to detect and prevent / correct non-compliance. The successful candidate will inherit an established and well-functioning compliance process, with the focus of the role being on maintaining high standards, providing strategic oversight, supporting the wider business and ensuring our compliance function continues to evolve in line with regulatory expectations.
Roles, Duties and Responsibilities
Please note that this is an autonomous and strategic role, working 3 days per week (0.6 FTE). The Head of Compliance will be expected to assume the SMF16 and the SMF17 role within Fair for You and report directly to the Deputy CEO. This role assumes direct line manager responsibility for the Risk & Compliance Manager and the Customer Satisfaction Manager, who will assist in the completion of operational duties within this role and provide cover for time-critical matters on the Head of Compliance’s non-working days, escalating as required; people management skills are therefore required.
Strategic Compliance Oversight
With Consumer Duty at the heart of what we do, the Head of Compliance is responsible for creating and overseeing Fair for You’s strategic compliance with regulators and the regulatory system, specifically:
· Ensuring Fair for You’s policies are effective and sufficient to ensure compliance with Fair for You’s regulatory obligations;
· Implementation, maintenance and monitoring of those key policies, this includes the complaints register, conflict of interest register etc;
· Ensuring Fair for You’s controls are effective at countering counter the economic and financial crime risk that Fair for You might be subject to; and
· Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance reports to the Board and key stakeholders (investors, regulators) including on the impact of the Consumer Duty.
Operational Duties
The Head of Compliance is responsible for the successful implementation of operational activities to ensure regulatory compliance, specifically:
· ensuring that all compliance procedures, systems and controls and customer documentation are fit for purpose, up-to-date, compliant and effective across the business;
· ownership of Fair for You’s responsibilities under the Consumer Duty and SM&CR;
· maintaining the compliance manual, and all compliance procedure documentation;
· ensuring appropriate consumer outcomes to complaints and other issues arising from supervisory activities; clear analysis of complaints reporting and provision of insight to DCEO, CEO and Board;
· ensuring all notification and reporting requirements are met through completion of accurate reporting to regulators; and
· maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues throughout the business.
Advisory
The Head of Compliance is responsible for regulatory horizon-scanning in order to ensure the business maintains a pro-active approach on all appropriate compliance issues, specifically:
· developing and maintaining effective interaction with regulators to proactively keep Fair for You ahead of, and well prepared for, regulatory change;
· maintaining an up-to-date and in-depth understanding of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as consideration of prospective regulatory changes;
· providing strategic advice and guidance to CEO, DCEO, the Chair, the Board and the risk committees for both Fair for You CIC and its charity owner, the Fair Credit Charity, enabling them to assess the effectiveness of compliance policies and procedures;
· overseeing employee training on compliance matters, including internal policies and procedures, the application of standards and guidelines, and relevant laws and regulatory requirements; and
· promoting and enhancing a strong compliance culture – to include presentations at staff meetings, delivering and writing training materials and sharing subject matter expertise.
Business Risk Assessment
The Head of Compliance is also responsible for the strategic oversight of the business risk assessment process ensuring that business risks are appropriately identified and assessed, specifically:
· contributing (with other members of the Fair for You team) to identify effective and appropriate business risk mitigation activities;
· maintenance of the Risk Registers for Fair for You and the Fair Credit Charity; and
· administration (scheduling meetings, setting agenda and minute-taking in consultation with the Chairs) for Fair for You’s Risk & Compliance Committee and the Fair Credit Charity’s Oversight and Risk Committee; with support available from the Office Manager.
Details
Working pattern: 3 days per week (0.6 FTE) – specific days by agreement
Salary: £50k (a premium to reflect the SMF16/SMF17 licensing burden not reducing with hours; equivalent to circa £83k FTE)
Hybrid role (currently operating on circa 5 days a month in the office, pro-rated from 8 days a month for FTE)
Line Manager responsibility for Risk & Compliance Manager and Customer Satisfaction Manager.
Our mission is simple: to change lives through better lending.
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Location: Remote with regular travel to multiple locations (including Head Office in London)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Standard Contract
Reports to: Executive Headteacher
Responsible for: Curriculum Leads and Teaching Staff
Start Date: 4th January 2027
Please note: Applicants who successfully pass the initial CV screening will be required to submit a full Equal Education Academy application form in line with KCSIE statutory guidance prior to formal shortlisting and interview.
Interview schedule:
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Online interview (45mins) - Friday 28th August 2026.
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In-Person Assessment Day (London) - Friday 11th September 2026.
About Equal Education Academy (EEA)
Equal Education is excited to launch a new online academy for Key Stage 4 students, accredited under the DfE’s Online Education Accreditation Scheme (OEAS). We deliver high-quality alternative education tailored for learners facing barriers to education or with complex needs. This includes young people with SEND, SEMH needs, interrupted schooling, Children Looked After, and those requiring specialist or alternative provision.
Guided by our values of Belong, Empower and Aspire, we provide a safe, inclusive, and aspirational environment. We align with DfE guidance and aim to meet OEAS standards, ensuring that safeguarding, particularly online, is the foundation of our culture.
Purpose of the Role
The Head of Centre will provide strategic and operational leadership for Equal Education Academy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and trauma-informed online provision. Serving as the Academy’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the postholder will embed safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing into all organisational decision-making.
Key responsibilities include leading SEND and safeguarding strategy (including overseeing the Single Central Record) delivering high-impact staff training, and driving rigorous quality assurance by monitoring and reviewing teaching and learning practices.
Working collaboratively across the Academy and the wider Equal Education Limited group, the Head of Centre will serve as a vital operational bridge, facilitating seamless collaboration and synergy between Equal Education Academy and Equal Education Limited. Operating at the intersection of both entities, the post-holder is uniquely positioned to identify and leverage cross-group resources, optimising them to drive the growth and development of the Academy. By championing alignment across the ecosystem, this pivotal role ensures that the Academy’s functions, team, and strategic objectives are seamlessly integrated within the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Quality of Education
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Support the Executive Headteacher in setting the Academy’s strategic direction and ensuring compliance with OEAS/DfE standards.
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Monitor and review teaching and learning across the Academy, using lesson observations, work scrutiny, and data analysis to drive pedagogical improvement.
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Contribute to the Academy Improvement Plan and lead on inspection readiness and quality assurance activities.
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Lead on developing and implementing a program of CPD and training for new staff. Ensuring the team is aligned under the vision and values of the EE Academy.
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Facilitate operational synergy between Equal Education Academy and Equal Education Limited, leveraging group resources to optimise performance.
2. SEND Leadership (SENCO)
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Coordinate all SEND provision, ensuring the identification, assessment, and effective support of learners with complex needs.
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Oversee EHCP management, annual reviews, and the development of targeted Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
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Oversee PEP management for Looked After Children
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Champion inclusive pedagogy, ensuring all staff adopt trauma-informed and adaptive teaching strategies.
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Manage multi-agency collaboration with families, local authorities, and external professionals to secure positive learner outcomes.
3. Safeguarding and Wellbeing (DSL)
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Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), maintaining oversight of all safeguarding systems, referrals, and online safety protocols.
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Ensure policies remain compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and best practice.
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Promote a culture of vigilance, ensuring learner wellbeing, attendance, and emotional safety are central to all Academy functions.
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Lead on multi-agency safeguarding processes and provide expert advice to the leadership team.
4. Leadership & Staff Development
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Design and deliver high-impact staff training programs, specifically focusing on safeguarding, online pedagogy, SEND frameworks, and inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
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Lead staff appraisal, coaching, and professional development to ensure high standards of accountability and growth.
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Foster a collaborative, reflective culture, supporting recruitment, induction, and retention.
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Support learner engagement, attendance and successful transition pathways
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Contribute to self-evaluation and school improvement activities
5. Partnership Working, Influence and Professional Representation
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Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to drive seamless integration between Equal Education Academy and the wider Equal Education Limited group.Work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Group CEO and relevant members of operational teams to ensure effective collaboration across the group.
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Develop and sustain effective partnerships with families, schools, local authorities, virtual schools, and external agencies.
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Support policy development, implementation, and review.
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Represent Equal Education at professional meetings, conferences, and external forums.
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Undertake any other duties reasonably directed by the Headteacher or Executive Headteacher.
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Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development, effectively pitching ideas and challenging the status quo.
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Ability to constructively and professionally challenge colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including leadership as necessary, in the interest of managing risk and developing a quality service offering.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
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Significant (3 years minimum) senior leadership experience in a school, AP, SEND, or online setting within the last year.
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Proven experience in designing and delivering whole-school staff training.
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Extensive (1 year minimum) experience as a DSL (safeguarding) and SENCO (SEND provision).
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Deep understanding of KCSIE, the SEND Code of Practice, and OEAS/DfE requirements.
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Experience in reviewing teaching and learning to drive quality improvement.
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Significant experience supporting children and young people with barriers to learning and/or emerging or complex needs, including those with SEND, SEMH needs, interrupted education, Children Looked After, and learners requiring specialist or alternative provision.
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Significant experience supporting learners with EHCPs and complex needs, while coordinating multi-agency support and collaborating effectively with local authorities, schools, and external agencies.
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Experience contributing to quality assurance, school improvement or inspection readiness activities.
Skills and Attributes
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Strong strategic, operational and project management skills
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Ability to manage complex projects in an organised manner, develop project plans with effective tracking (e.g. Project Initiation documents, gantt charts, reporting on key metrics, meeting key milestones and working to budgets).
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Ability to lead projects and processes in a collaborative way, identifying and engaging key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and avoid duplication of work across a group business structure.
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Demonstrates a commercial mindset, with the ability to articulate business cases, work effectively with budgets and interpret information effectively.
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Excellent communication: capable of building high-trust relationships with staff, families, and local authorities.
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Resilient, reflective and adaptable. A champion of inclusion: deep commitment to supporting vulnerable learners and EEA’s values.
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Strong organisational skills, data-literate and improvement-focused with the abilities to support and develop colleagues.
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Analytical mindset, able to challenge own assumptions and adapt based on learnings.
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Up to date educational landscape knowledge and a desire to remain informed of sector shifts and updates.
General
The post-holder will be provided with the technology required to complete their role. Equal Education works exclusively on Apple devices using Google software.
Equal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, right to work in the UK, and two satisfactory professional references (one from the last employer).
Every young person we support is unique and our team isn’t any different. Our differences are our strength when it comes to providing a tailored, human approach to education. We are proud of our people and provide an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work.
Our recruitment practices are carried out in line with equal opportunities and all candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a difference every day with PDSA
AboutUs
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.
We’renow on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together,we'llbuild a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.
Ifyou'reready to make a real difference and be part of a teamthat'screating positive change, we want you to join us.Let'sbuild a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape change across PDSA at a pivotal point in our journey. As our Head of Change, you'll establish and lead a high-performing change function, ensuring our programmes, projects and transformation initiatives are aligned to our organisational strategy and deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources, you'll work closely with Executive and Senior Leaders to prioritise investment, provide strategic oversight and build the governance, frameworks and capability needed to successfully deliver change across the organisation.
You'll play a key role in helping PDSA evolve, ensuring we're well placed to support more pets and people for generations to come.
Location: Hybrid – with flexibility to work remotely and occasional travel to our Head Office in Telford and other PDSA locations as required.
What You'll Be Doing
As Head of Change, you'll:
- Lead PDSA's change portfolio, ensuring programmes and projects are prioritised, sequenced and aligned to our strategic objectives.
- Develop and embed a consistent approach to programme and project management, creating clear governance, reporting and assurance frameworks.
- Build and lead a high-performing Change team, developing capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provide Executive and Senior Leaders with clear insight into programme performance, risks, dependencies and benefits realisation.
- Ensure investment and resources are directed towards the initiatives that deliver the greatest organisational value.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation, influencing and challenging stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in how change is planned, governed and delivered across PDSA.
About You
You'll be an experienced strategic change leader with a proven track record of delivering complex organisational transformation.
You'll bring:
- Significant experience leading large-scale change programmes within a complex organisation.
- Experience establishing or developing a change function, PMO or portfolio management approach.
- Strong knowledge of programme governance, assurance and project delivery methodologies.
- The ability to influence, coach and challenge Executive and Senior Leadership teams.
- Excellent commercial, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance priorities, risk and organisational value.
- A collaborative leadership style with experience developing high-performing teams and building strong stakeholder relationships.
Professional qualifications such as MSP, PRINCE2 or PMP would be advantageous, as would experience within the charity, healthcare or veterinary sectors.
Rewards,supportand benefits
We’rereally passionateabout beinga great placeto work,somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas,individualityand passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
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Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
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Car allowance £5,500 per annum
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25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
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Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, CelebrationDayand Wellbeing Day annually.
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Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
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Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
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AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
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Retail,holidayand lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
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Enhanced maternity,paternityand adoption leave to support you and your family.
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Access to Vitality Private Medical Insurance single cover with the option to upgrade to cover family members.
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10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individualsare able tomake best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references andappropriate backgroundchecks. g arrangements to support team members fromdifferent backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concernsregardingaccessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout the recruitment process.
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For almost 50 years, Animal Aid has been one of the UK's leading animal rights organisations. As we embark on an ambitious strategy to 2030, we're looking for an exceptional Head of People and Operations to help us build the organisation that will deliver our next stage of growth.
This is a new and critical senior leadership role. While our mission is to create lasting change for animals, it is our people who make that possible every day. You'll help ensure Animal Aid is a supportive, high-performing and values-led organisation where staff can do their very best work for animals.
Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you'll lead our people function, oversee HR strategy and operations, support organisational development, and play a key role in finance, governance and organisational effectiveness.
We're looking for someone who combines strong HR leadership with excellent operational skills, strategic thinking and a genuine commitment to building positive workplace cultures.
You'll bring:
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Significant senior-level HR and people management experience
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
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Experience developing policies, processes and organisational systems
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Excellent relationship-building, communication and leadership skills
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The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
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CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience)
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Commitment to Animal Aid's aims and values, and sympathy with our ethical vegan position.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a respected and influential not-for-profit at a pivotal moment in its development.
Join us and help build the organisation that will power the next generation of progress for animals.
Please note: Animal Aid cannot provide visa sponsorship, so applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. You must live in the UK and we are unable to pay any relocation costs.
First-round interviews will be held online the week commencing 14th September, with the second round held in person on 21st and 23rd September.
Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promotes cruelty-free living.
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