Head of people culture jobs
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.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
We’re excited to be creating a new Head of People role to support the next phase of our charity’s development. The role provides strategic leadership, expert input and operational oversight of CoppaFeel!’s people, culture and employment practices, aligned with organisational strategy, values and governance.
Blending strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, the role operates with professional autonomy within the People remit and works in close partnership with the Director of Operations, who retains overall accountability. You will support senior leaders, strengthen organisational culture and ensure people practices are consistent, inclusive and effective as the organisation evolves.
This role sits within the Operations Department, reports into the Director of Operations and line manages the HR Manager. This is a hybrid role, with two days per week in our London office. The role is full-time but will consider part-time.
Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities below set out the primary scope of the role, but are not an exhaustive list. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to shape future needs, build capacity and respond to organisational growth.
- Develop, implement and deliver CoppaFeel!’s People Strategy to support organisational priorities, providing expert input into strategic decision making and organisational planning.
- Lead strategic workforce planning including succession planning to identify and plan for the charity’s future .
- Establish, monitor and report on key people metrics and performance indicators, using data and insight to evaluate effectiveness, inform continuous improvement and support evidence based decision making for the Leadership team, SMT and , where appropriate, Trustees.
- Define, monitor and be accountable for the effectiveness of all people related functions, including recruitment and inclusion, retention, engagement, leadership capability and overall employee experience.
- Act as a trusted adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and senior managers, providing expert guidance and organisational insight informed by feedback from across the organisation.
- Fulfill the responsibilities of a Head of Department, including accountability for delivery and outcomes, role modelling CoppaFeel!’s leadership behaviours and contributing to effective organisational decision making.
- Act as senior lead for complex employee relations issues and provide expert guidance on best practice.
- Develop and coach managers and leaders across the organisation to embed a culture of high performance and accountability.
- Ensure HR practices are consistent, equitable and legally compliant.
- Maintain, develop , implement and communicate People Policies, processes and systems, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all staff.
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
- Support the Director of Operations in managing people related risk, and reporting, contributing to SMT, CEO and Trustee level oversight as required.
- Promote and embed diversity and inclusion across policies, employee relations, recruitment , culture, and staff experience..
- Line manage and support the HR Manager, fostering their continued development.
- Oversee the pay and grading framework, ensuring fairness, consistency and role clarity.
- Champion and embed CoppaFeel!’s values in all people-related decisions across the organisation.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 minimum (Level 7 desirable).
- Significant HR generalist experience at senior advisory or lead level.
- Experience designing and implementing HR policies, frameworks and people processes.
- Experience leading EDI, culture or wellbeing initiatives.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and GDPR.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
- Experience supporting managers through complex ER matters.
- Ability to translate strategy into practical, people-focused solutions.
Desirable
- Charity sector experience or experience working in a mission driven organisation.
- Coaching or leadership development experience.
- Experience in a small organisation or growing charity.
- Experience supporting organisational change or expansion.
- Experience using people data, metrics or HR systems to support decision making.
Application information
Applications will close on Monday 2nd March 2026 with the aim to commence first interviews on W/C 9th March 2026.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
- Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
- Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
- Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a senior fundraiser / income-generation specialist with the ambition to grow and diversify our income streams sustainably. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will bring strategic planning and action to the income generation work needed to ensure that the charity can continue delivering, and increase the reach of, its life-changing support to Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities in and around Derby.
Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for:
- Demonstrable experience of significant income growth in a large charity through grants, tenders and/or major donors with pipeline development.
- Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance in fundraising and communications.
- Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
- A proactive networker with the ability to work in true partnership with local organisations, including faith groups, corporate, local government and national funding partners, inclusive of major donors.
- Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity’s ethos and values.
Operational responsibilities:
Income generation and external partnerships
- Hold overall accountability for income generation across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising.
- Developer and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
- Lead and write high-quality funding bids, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational teams to shape compelling programme proposals.
- Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grant applications and reports are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
- Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees are meaningfully and ethically reflected in all fundraising and communication activity.
Leadership
- Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, encouraging a culture of high performance, collaboration and learning.
- Champion strong collaboration between fundraising and other areas of the charity.
- Model Upbeat Communities values at all times, contributing to a welcoming, mission-led and entrepreneurial organisational culture.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising.
· Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, and Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.
Strategy & Development
- Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and delivery of an integrated Fundraising Strategy that supports organisational priorities, financial sustainability and long-term partnerships.
- Contribute income generation expertise to support the execution of the charity’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategy into clear priorities, plans and performance expectations across the fundraising portfolio.
- Ensure fundraising propositions are compelling, evidence-led and clearly connected to Upbeat Communities impact, working closely with the Head of Delivery to reflect operational reality and participant need.
- Strengthen pipeline management, forecasting and scenario planning to support financial resilience and informed decision-making.
· Identify opportunities to deepen funder engagement beyond income, including learning partnerships, influence and profile-raising where appropriate.
Networking & Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships across statutory, community and private sectors, strengthening the profile and reach of the charity.
- Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences generating leads and expanding income opportunities
- Support the development of a joined-up Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) offer, positioning Upbeat Communities as a key partner for corporate engagement.
Foundational Values
- Excels in emotional intelligence, building deep connections and mentoring others in emotional awareness.
- Embodies compassion in action, inspiring others to create a culture of care and community impact.
- Drives a culture of learning and excellence, mentoring others and integrating innovative ideas into practice.
- Leads with empowerment, creating opportunities and mentoring others to take ownership of their actions.
Person Specification:
Role Specific Competencies
- Significant experience leading high-value fundraising across multiple income streams, with a strong track record of income growth in a large charity.
- Demonstrable success securing and stewarding 6- and 7-figure partnerships or donations from corporate partners, trusts/foundations, statutory funders and/or major donors.
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, balancing leadership with selective frontline fundraising.
- Experience managing senior fundraisers or managers with responsibility for discrete income streams.
- Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management and risk assessment.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a range of audiences, including trustees.
- Experience working effectively across an organisation and with senior leadership teams.
- Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound knowledge of GDPR and the Charity Code of Fundraising Practice.
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Plantlife is the global voice for plants and fungi. Together with our partners, we work to ensure that global and national strategies for nature, people and the climate prioritise and invest in the restoration of native wild plant species and habitats for a healthy, diverse, plant rich world.
The Head of Plantlife Scotland is a leadership position, to inspire and influence programmes that develop and deliver Plantlife’s ambitions for conservation impact in Scotland.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, inspirational leader who has the skills and drive to grow Plantlife’s impact and influence via partnerships and programmes in Scotland. You will be confident in networking and collaborating, able to engage diverse and high-level audiences in external fora, with substantial experience of working to influence conservation outcomes.
As a member of Plantlife’s Leadership Group you will foster an organisation-wide culture that is ambitious, collaborative, and expert and credible
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note we do not accept CV's.
Are you a strategic, results-driven marketing leader ready to make a real impact in the arts sector?
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s dynamic, award-winning professional body for musicians. Representing 11,000 members, we provide essential services spanning legal advice, professional support, and health and wellbeing. We are also a powerful campaigning voice, leading national conversations on music education, AI, Brexit and the future of the profession.
We are now seeking an exceptional Head of Sales and Marketing to drive the next phase of our growth.
This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You will shape and deliver a strategic sales and marketing plan that grows membership, increases income, strengthens engagement and enhances the ISM’s profile.
You will take ownership of performance, lead innovative campaigns, and ensure our value proposition resonates clearly and compellingly with both current and prospective members.
You are a highly experienced marketing professional with a strong commercial instinct and a proven record of delivering measurable income growth. You understand how membership organisations thrive — what attracts people, what retains them, and how to build long-term loyalty.
You combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You are proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong emotional intelligence.
Most importantly, you are motivated by purpose. You understand, and care about, the challenges facing musicians today. A musical background would be an advantage.
More details can be found on the ISM's Join Our Team webpage. Please send us your CV and covering letter explaining why you are right for this role to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
The Route to a Million Campaign
This is an exciting time for First Give, as we seek to expand and diversify our fundraising streams into Corporate and HNWI. To support this, we are launching the Route to A Million campaign in March, aiming to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years on top of our forecast income. The campaign is supported by a newly recruited campaign board, and the new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will spearhead the work required to achieve this target.
Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to supercharge First Give’s next phase of income growth. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a multi‑year fundraising strategy that fuels real, measurable impact for young people and society as a whole. First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable leading a brand-new team.
As the senior leader for all income streams, you will own and drive our major donor programme; unlock new philanthropic partnerships; and build a talented team across other income streams to achieve ambitious goals. Working closely with the Director and our emerging Campaign Board, you will play critical role in growing our £1m+ annual income, deepening donor engagement and building the culture, systems and relationships that will propel First Give into its next phase of expansion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional fundraiser who thrives in a values‑driven, high‑ambition environment and wants to make a lasting contribution to a fast‑growing education charity.
Contract: Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £60K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)
Location: This is a hybrid contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events as required. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about


Location: preference for London-based, possibility for elsewhere in the surrounding area, with 2 days per week attendance in our London office required
Role: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension; 4 day full-time work week (Monday – Thursday)
About us
Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change.
The Operations team is key to the success of Opportunity Green, enabling the team to carry out their work. It is headed by the COO and includes a Finance Manager, Operations Coordinator and People and Culture Manager, who will line manage this new role - a People and Culture Officer to support the continued growth of Opportunity Green.
What’s the role?
The People and Culture Officer will support our People and Culture Manager with delivering the full HR portfolio for the organisation. You will coordinate recruitment of new colleagues, own the process and ensure OG hiring practices are followed, while working closely with other managers. You will coordinate our internal HR and recruitment systems and processes.
This role will also support the wider team (currently 25 people in the UK, two in Belgium and one in Ireland) with day-to-day queries and help them understand our policies and processes. There will be opportunities to contribute to organisation-wide projects such as pay and benefits reviews or learning & development initiatives under the direction of the People & Culture Manager.
We are looking for an empathetic team player who shares OG values and is committed to centring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles in their work. This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to combine their passions for people and climate and is happy to turn their hand to many different tasks. You will therefore need to be a great collaborator who is used to multitasking and responding to situations as they arise.
About the candidate
We are looking for a candidate with:
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Empathetic, people-first approach to HR, and ability to support a growing organisation.
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A passion for using their skills to tackle climate change and advance climate justice.
Skills and experience:
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CIPD or equivalent qualified, with knowledge of employment law and HR best practices through relevant work experience, ideally in the charity sector.
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People-centred approach to HR, with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
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Ability to build and manage relationships with colleagues across the organisation and external contacts and suppliers.
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Active listening skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
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Ability to work proactively and independently and manage workload effectively.
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Demonstrates good judgement and takes responsibility for delivering outcomes within their area of work, escalating issues where appropriate.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Knowledge of HR and recruitment systems.
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Experience of coordinating recruitment and onboarding of staff.
Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website, here.
We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role.
We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce, and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general, and as such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, non-white people, people from marginalised backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified.
To learn more about our application process and receive advice on how to prepare in such a way as to showcase your full potential, please find our Application Guide here.
What we offer
The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £40,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.
We take our team’s well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
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A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours.
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A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off).
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A market-leading pension of 10%.
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A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents, as well as other support.
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Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team.
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Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.
However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards.
How to apply
To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. If you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review.
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Photos
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Name – if needed, please use ‘Applicant’
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Age
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Email and/or phone number
We also reserve the right to withdraw your application from review if you use AI tools such as Chat GPT to complete the sift questions / write your CV.
Unfortunately, if you do not already hold a permanent right to work in the UK, or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK, Opportunity Green will not be able to consider your application.
The closing date for applications is 2 March 2026 at 9am GMT.
We actively encourage applicants to reach out if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help them demonstrate their full potential in the hiring process.
Please get in touch and we can discuss how to best make the recruitment process as accessible and comfortable for you as possible.
You can read our application guide on our website.
What happens next?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants (within the UK).
Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 16 March. In person interviews will take place in London later in March.
We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process.
If you have any questions, or you need any reasonable adjustments at the application stage, please contact us.
At Opportunity Green, we use Legal, economic and policy knowledge to tackle climate change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Stewardship serves Christian donors, workers, charities and churches in the UK and beyond called to faithfully steward their personal, professional or ministry resources for God's glory. We are now recruiting for the Head of Accounts Examination Services. This is an opportunity to lead a growing team, working to support churches and Christian charities through finance and play a significant part in driving forward our mission.
Our aim is to improve governance in the Church and Christian charity sector. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop an already highly regarded and growing service. You will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality accounting and examination services, ensuring our ministry partners receive mission-aligned professional support.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and strategic leader who is motivated by serving the organisation’s Christian mission and committed to delivering excellence. As Head of Accounts Examination Services, you will provide both operational and strategic leadership to a committed team, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality accounting and examination services.
Occupational Requirement (OR)
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Purpose
The Head of People & Culture ensures that Citizens UK has the people, organisational capacity and enabling culture required to deliver its mission of building people power and strengthening civil society. The role plays a central part in securing a workforce that is capable, motivated and aligned with Citizens UK’s values, enabling the organisation to build strong alliances, support local leadership and achieve lasting social change.
Working as part of the senior leadership team, and under the direction of the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, the role strengthens organisational effectiveness by embedding fair, inclusive and well-governed people practices. Through sound employment frameworks, statutory compliance and a culture that supports engagement, performance and wellbeing, the Head of People & Culture safeguards Citizens UK’s resilience, reputation and ability to deliver impact at scale.
Main Responsibilities
Working as the Head of People & Culture for Citizens UK, reporting to the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, your main responsibilities will include:
People & Culture Strategy
Ensure Citizens UK has the people, capability and organisational shape required to deliver its mission and sustain impact over time.
· Analyse organisational strategy, change priorities and external context to identify their implications for people, capability, structure and ways of working.
· Carry out workforce planning to assess current and future capacity and capability, identifying gaps, risks and realistic options to address them.
· Develop, maintain and refresh the People & Culture strategy so it responds directly to organisational needs and provides clear priorities for action.
· Provide expert people and culture advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, informing strategic discussions, trade-offs and decisions.
Talent Management
Develop and implement talent management processes that ensure Citizens UK attracts, retains and sustains the people needed to deliver its work.
· Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding to bring in people who can perform effectively in their roles and are aligned with Citizens UK’s values.
· Develop and maintain retention approaches focused on the key drivers of retention, including meaningful work, effective management, development opportunities, wellbeing, inclusion and fair treatment.
· Identify critical roles and critical talent and put in place practical succession and risk-mitigation plans, including knowledge transfer, handover planning and interim cover where needed.
· Monitor employee experience across the employment lifecycle, using insight from feedback and people data to improve people practices and ways of working.
Performance, Leadership & Capability
Strengthen organisational effectiveness by enabling teams to perform well, grow in capability and contribute consistently to shared goals.
· Maintain and operate performance management processes, including objective setting, regular feedback and reviews, ensuring that staff are clear on expectations and accountable for results.
· Support managers to address performance issues constructively by clarifying expectations, strengthening feedback, building capability and resolving barriers to effective performance.
· Coordinate and deliver learning and development activity that supports managers and staff to build skills, leadership capability and confidence in their roles.
Organisational Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing
Foster a working environment where people feel engaged, supported and able to do their best work together.
· Promote Citizens UK’s values in everyday people practices, supporting managers to translate values into consistent behaviours, decision-making and ways of working.
· Design and operate staff engagement and feedback mechanisms, ensuring staff voice is heard, themes are analysed, and practical actions are taken in response.
· Develop and maintain wellbeing approaches that support psychological safety, healthy workload management, early resolution of concerns and sustainable working practices.
· Support constructive relationships with the Trade Union and enable effective consultation and dialogue on people-related matters.
EDI & Safeguarding
Ensure Citizens UK is equitable, inclusive and safe for all by embedding fairness, care and accountability into how the organisation operates.
· Develop and implement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion priorities, using clear measures to monitor progress, identify gaps and support accountability across the organisation.
· Embed EDI considerations into recruitment, progression, policy development and everyday people decisions, working closely with relevant colleagues to ensure consistency in practice.
· Act as the People & Culture lead for safeguarding, ensuring responsibilities are clear, processes are understood, and concerns are handled appropriately, sensitively and in line with agreed procedures.
· Support managers and leaders to recognise and address inclusion or safeguarding issues early, escalating concerns where required and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure Citizens UK has a clear, effective and trusted people governance framework that supports lawful decision-making, fair treatment and organisational confidence.
· Develop, review and maintain People & Culture policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant, values-aligned and understood by managers and staff.
· Provide day-to-day advice and guidance on people-related risk and compliance, identifying emerging issues early and supporting proportionate, lawful responses.
· Manage disciplinary, grievance and other formal employment processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, appropriate documentation and timely resolution.
Systems & HR Operations
Ensure the efficient, reliable and compliant administration of people processes and systems.
· Operate and maintain HR systems, payroll processes and core people administration, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with organisational and legal requirements.
· Review and improve people processes to reduce duplication, minimise manual work and improve efficiency, making best use of available technology and automation.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date people records and data, ensuring information is accessible, secure and fit for reporting, audit and operational needs.
Functional Leadership & Resource Management
Build and manage CUK’s People & Culture function, ensuring that staff and resources contribute effectively to achievement of CUK’s mission.
· Plan, prioritise and sequence People & Culture work to ensure available capacity is focused on the organisation’s most important people risks and priorities.
· Manage the People & Culture budget, including payroll, monitoring spend and applying value-for-money principles in line with organisational policies.
· Manage People & Culture staff and outsourced service providers utilising an engaging leadership style to support effective delivery of expectations.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
Qualifications
· (E) CIPD qualification (Level 7) or equivalent senior-level professional experience in People / HR leadership
· (D) Degree or equivalent qualification in human resources, organisational development, management or a related field
Experience
· (E) Significant experience in a senior People / HR role, ideally within a charity, not-for-profit or values-driven organisation
· (E) Experience of leading and delivering people and culture priorities in complex, mission-led organisations
· (E) Experience of advising Executive and Board-level stakeholders on people, culture, governance and risk matters
· (E) Experience of operating as a senior, hands-on HR generalist, covering strategy, policy, employee relations and operational delivery
· (E) Experience of workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and organisational change
· (D) Experience of working with trade unions or staff representative bodies
Key skills and knowledge
· (E) Strong generalist HR expertise across employment law, compliance, safeguarding, performance management and people governance
· (E) Proven ability to design and implement practical people processes that support performance, inclusion and wellbeing
· (E) Strong coaching capability, with the ability to support managers to address performance, capability and behavioural issues constructively
· (E) Ability to manage complex employee relations matters with judgement, fairness and confidence
· (E) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear advice and recommendations to senior leaders and boards
· (D) Knowledge of HR systems, people data and process improvement to support efficient delivery
Personal qualities & values
· (E) Strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and the values and mission of Citizens UK
· (E) Values-led and relational leadership style, combining empathy, integrity and pragmatism
· (E) Resilient and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
· (E) Comfortable working within an accountable team culture, open to feedback, reflective practice and continuous improvement
· (D) Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to travel when required to support organisational priorities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
This is a terrific opportunity to play a fundamental role as People and Culture Officer at Muscular Dystrophy UK’s and help shape an exceptional employee experience.
Are you passionate about creating a workplace where people can thrive? We're looking for a proactive and confident People professional to play a key role in supporting our charity and ensuring we remain a great place to work.
- Be the go‑to People expert: You’ll act as the first point of contact for all People queries, offering practical, solutions‑focused advice across the organisation.
- Own the full employee lifecycle: From recruitment and onboarding to drafting contracts and supporting exits, you'll ensure every stage is seamless and supportive.
- Champion compliance & best practice: Provide specialist guidance to departments to ensure we meet all HR, policy and regulatory requirements.
- Keep our people data strong: Support monthly People reports and metrics, including turnover, tenure, sickness, and performance trends.
- Drive operational excellence: Prepare and submit monthly payroll changes accurately and on time.
- Bring our People communications to life: Contribute to weekly internal comms, including staff newsletters, HR updates, and policy changes.
- Promote wellbeing and engagement: Help maintain accurate records, support wellbeing initiatives, and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture.
- Partner for impact: Work closely with the Head of People & Culture and hiring managers to deliver a consistent, high‑quality employee experience from start to finish.
Your Cover Letter Guidance
When submitting your application, please ensure your cover letter clearly demonstrates your experience in the following areas:
- End‑to‑end recruitment, including supporting hiring managers and delivering an excellent candidate experience
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, using good judgement and initiative
- Confidence using a computerised HR system, including payroll functionality
- Providing clear, sensitive, and confidential HR advice
- Supporting managers with employee relations cases (absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance) and ensuring adherence to policy
Your cover letter should demonstrate how your background aligns with these criteria, using specific examples where possible.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offerrange of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Sunday,15th February 2026
NB Interviews likely to be held on Tuesday, 24th February & Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lawrence Batley Theatre, located in Huddersfield, presents a wide-ranging year-round programme of in-house and visiting productions, from drama to comedy, contemporary dance to musical theatre, circus and pantomime. We believe in the power of live performance to bring people together, spark imagination, and strengthen communities. We bring world-class shows to audiences on their doorstep, champion outstanding home-grown talent, and provide a welcoming space for everyone in our community.
Lawrence Batley Theatre is run by a passionate team of arts professionals, volunteers and freelance artists, supported by a committed board of trustees. From front of house to backstage, we are united by a shared belief in the following values:
- We make an impact - What we do makes a difference to people’s lives every day.
- We are proud - We are a theatre with a heart and we are proud of our people and our place.
- We are creative - We are imaginative and we have a creative approach to everything.
- We are inclusive - Everyone belongs here. No matter their age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or personal circumstance.
- We have integrity - We are trustworthy and honest. We strive to be an ethical and sustainable organisation. We do the right thing.
The Head of Finance is a full-time, on-site/hybrid role based at Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield. The role will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making. The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets.
Personal Attributes
• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior finance or financial management role.
• Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
• Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and experience using financial systems.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre.
Application Deadline: Thu 5 March, 12noon.
Interviews: Thu 26 March
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and usually fall between 8am and 6pm, with occasional evening work (4 to 6 times annually) required to support Board and the Board’s Finance sub-committee meetings. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year’s service.
For more information please download the recruitment pack, and to apply send in your completed application form and an equality monitoring form to the addresses found on the form by Thu 5 March at 12noon.
We make magic happen. We champion outstanding home-grown talent. We bring world class shows to Huddersfield We are a welcoming place for our community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Programme Operations
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: The role can be based in London, United Kingdom, Abuja, Nigeria or Kigali, Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
- UK: £68,000 - £74,000 per year with excellent benefits.
- Nigeria: NGN 64,968,462 – NGN 90,955,847 per year with excellent benefits.
- Rwanda: RWF 73,661,730- RWF 89,738,798 per year with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the Team
The Programme Operations team sits within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), operating in 17 countries in Africa and Asia. The team is a diverse and motivated group of 14+ people made up of planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER), project design and management, and programme systems specialists. They support global operational excellence, PMER, risk management, donor compliance and performance assurance across WaterAid UK’s country and regional programmes. Working in partnership with regional and country leadership teams, the function provides technical oversight, systems development and operational support to strengthen programme delivery and organisational accountability.
About the Role
The Head of Programme Operations leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WaterAid’s international programme operations framework. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across programme operations, business management, systems, risk and compliance.
Key responsibilities include overseeing IPD business management processes, supporting financial planning and performance reporting, acting as a delegated focal point for operational risk, and providing senior troubleshooting support on complex operational and management challenges.
The role works in close partnership with Programme Funding to ensure operational readiness for new donor opportunities and effective grant start-up and close-out. It also leads operational assurance processes, strengthens compliance with donor and organisational requirements, and supports capacity strengthening across regional and country teams.
In this role, you will:
- Provide Programme Operations Leadership
- Lead IPD Business Management and Support
- Drive Collaboration, Risk and Performance
- Oversee Systems, Compliance and Assurance
- Lead Capacity Strengthening and Support
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Proven experience in managing or overseeing large scale international programme operations in the INGO or development sector.
- Strong understanding of operational systems (finance, procurement, logistics, compliance) in multi country environments.
- Excellent relevant IT skills, primarily Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), but specifically relevant data systems that support high quality planning, monitoring and reporting.
- Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive organisational change collaboratively.
- Experience working in complex matrix structures across multiple cultures.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and systems thinking capabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of donor compliance and grant management processes.
- Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
Desirable:
- Experience in WASH, public health or community development sectors.
- Experience working with restricted and unrestricted funding portfolios.
- Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Familiarity with WaterAid UK’s operating model and countries of operation.
Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 3rd March 2026.
How to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are
determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



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HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
We are working in partnership with the British Motor Museum, home to the largest collection of historic British cars and motor industry archive in the world, to secure their new Head of Marketing and Communications.
The Museum is accredited by Arts Council England (ACE) and a National Portfolio Organisation. It holds Designated status recognising the national and international significance of the collections, totalling over 450 vehicles, spanning 135 years of the modern, classic, vintage and veteran eras, as well as an extensive archive.
This exciting new role is at the heart of redefining how the British Motor Museum communicates its purpose, impact and ambitions and the Head of Marketing and Communications will lead a proactive and future-focused marketing and communications strategy that amplifies Museum’s brand, engages new audiences, and supports commercial development, but also gives a clear and compelling voice to their charitable mission.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the CEO to influence and deliver the Museum’s long term strategy. This is a rare opportunity to introduce new ways of thinking, refresh established approaches and bring creative, high-impact ideas to life and is suited to a marketing and communications specialist with an agile approach, able to deliver at strategic and operational level.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Experience leading and managing multi channel marketing and communications across digital, social, print and experiential platforms, preferably gained within a visitor attraction, or visitor led environments such as hospitality, leisure or a visitor-lead charitable organisation.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, fostering a positive, inclusive culture and enabling individuals to perform at their best.
- Ability to think long term, translating organisational vision into a focused, actionable and balanced marketing and communications strategy.
- Strong understanding of visitor behaviour, audience segmentation and customer journeys, using insights to drive targeted campaigns.
- Confident at managing the balance between commercial performance, visitor experience and charitable messaging, with experience of supporting fundraising, engagement and charitable storytelling.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
- Closing date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
- Interviews with British Motor Museum: 30th March onwards
- Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 19th March prior to longlist submission on the 20th March
Head of Design and Impact
Job reference: REQ000966
£ 56,297pa + excellent benefits
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month
About the role
We’re excited to be recruiting a Head of Design and Impact to lead WWF-UK’s work on programme design, impact measurement and learning, ensuring our strategies, programmes and projects deliver meaningful outcomes for people and nature.
In this role, you’ll lead a specialist team providing expert advice and quality assurance across the organisation, supporting strong programme design, effective monitoring and evaluation, and the embedding of WWF’s Environmental and Social Safeguards. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, portfolio leads and teams across conservation, policy, advocacy and fundraising, helping ensure impact is clearly evidenced and learning is embedded in how we work.
You’ll also play a senior advisory role, providing assurance to the Executive Group and Trustees on the quality of programme design and impact reporting, and working with the wider WWF network to strengthen approaches to impact, learning and accountability.
This is a senior leadership role for someone with deep expertise in design, monitoring and evaluation, strong people leadership skills, and the confidence to influence across complex programmes and stakeholders in a global context.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the following skills and experience to succeed in this role:
Essential
• Significant experience leading the design, monitoring, evaluation and learning of strategies, programmes or projects in a conservation, development or policy context
• Proven experience leading and developing specialist teams, including performance management and creating a strong learning culture
• Strong expertise in programme and project design, quality assurance and evidence of impact
• Experience embedding environmental and social safeguards, including safeguarding and ethical standards, into programme design and delivery
• Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders, including Directors, Executive leadership or Trustees
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into clear, practical guidance
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines, including with fundraising and partnerships
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data and evidence meaningful for different audiences
• Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Strong alignment with WWF-UK’s mission, values and purpose
Desirable
• Experience working within international conservation or development programmes, including with partners or offices in multiple countries
• Experience supporting fundraising bids through programme design, monitoring or reporting
• Experience with outcome monitoring linked to performance-based funding or finance mechanisms
• Understanding of global monitoring or reporting frameworks
• Experience working with or influencing global networks or multi-country organisations
• Competency in an additional language relevant to WWF’s global work
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website.
You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 01/03/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
The Institute of Physics (IOP) exists to help physics and the people behind it realise their potential for our lives, our society and our planet.
Working alongside our members and leaders from across the physics community and beyond, we’ve identified three priorities that will shape our work over the next five years: Skills, Science and Society. These priorities sit at the heart of everything we do.
We’re currently looking for a People Officer on a permanent basis, to help us deliver our mission.
What’s it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package.
Some of our benefits include:
- An excellent pension scheme
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance and a healthcare cash plan
- Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme
- 25 days’ annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays
- Flexible working opportunities
The Role
What will I be doing?
You’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including:
- Maintaining and updating the full suite of personnel records for staff
- The timely and accurate generation and issue of employment contracts/amendment to terms and associated paperwork
- Overseeing the quality of data held within the HR system and other HR software and offer guidance to users of the systems and administrative support
- Preparing and accurately entering all monthly salary information on to the HR system
- Recruitment support for all Institute vacancies and managing the recruitment process
- Overseeing the probation and induction process for new starters and to conduct new starter induction sessions
- Developing new, and streamline existing administrative processes and procedures
- Generating system reports as and when required
About You...
The role is ideal for someone with good generalist HR experience and up to date knowledge and understanding of key HR legislation and HR systems.
We are looking for an organised and dependable individual who has a proven ability to work with within a small team, and who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people both in written and oral form.
Proven experience of accurate data entry and monthly payroll processes is essential along with previous experience of effectively following administrative processes.
Who will I work with?
- Internally, the role works across all departments as well as IOP Publishing HR and Finance
- Externally, the role works with recruitment agencies and other relevant organisations
Ideally, we at the IOP hope you’ll apply if your skills include:
Essential Criteria
- Experience of preparing and monitoring accurate contractual information and other essential HR documentation
- Experience of supporting the monthly payroll function
- Experience working in a busy and varied role in a fast paced environment, autonomously
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Absolute attention to detail
- Basic level HR qualification
- Experience using HR systems, ideally iTrent (Electric Theme)
At the IOP, we know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification.
How will I be working?
We work in a flexible, trust‑based way through our How We Work model. This gives individuals and teams the independence to choose how, when and where they work best, while recognising that some in‑person collaboration is important for impact especially from an operational standpoint.
You’ll be assigned a base office, which can also be your chosen place of work. Most of our roles offer hybrid working as standard, with occasional office visits to help us stay connected and support our inclusive way of working. As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London.
Why join the IOP?
The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help.
Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Grow
Grow is a youth development charity working with 16-24 year olds facing significant challenges in Sheffield. Many young people we work with experience mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects. Our programmes combine coaching with gardening and nature-based activities to help our trainees combat social isolation, boost their wellbeing and develop employability skills.
For our full candidate pack which introduces you to Grow, our strategy and how we work, as well as a full role description please visit our website.
Role Description
The Head of Programmes and Impact is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping Grow’s overarching programme strategy and ensuring its successful delivery against our five-year plan. The role oversees everything from green space expansion to the growth of our employer networks, ensuring every project delivers transformative results.
A key priority will be evolving our impact framework by gathering the evidence and long-term data needed to showcase our success to partners and funders. This is a high-level leadership role for a passionate professional dedicated to operational excellence, equality, and the future of youth development in Sheffield.
Programme Strategy & Governance
- Develop Grow’s overarching programme strategy, ensuring seamless alignment with the overall five-year strategic plan.
- Oversee programme delivery and green space development.
- Execute strategic reporting, providing clear programme updates and maintaining accountability for all related actions.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with external organisations to expand Grow’s reach, open opportunities to deliver programmes in new areas, and increase overall impact.
- Expand Grow’s employment partner network, securing new partners to provide meaningful work experience placements.
- Develop a co‑production strategy that brings alumni together to shape Grow’s future direction and share their insights with staff and Trustees.
Impact Monitoring & Evaluation
- Develop Grow’s monitoring and evaluation framework, ensuring all team members are fully inducted in its use and understand the importance of consistent data collection.
- Coordinate the production of impact reports, presenting clear evidence of Grow’s success by analysing and communicating data from across all programmes to stakeholders and funders.
- Develop and oversee robust systems to track long‑term trainee outcomes in education, employment, and training, integrating national benchmarks and sector‑wide data to assess Grow’s performance against best practice in the youth and charity sectors.
Leadership & Team Management
- Oversee the Programme Team in the delivery of all Grow activities.
- Develop a culture of continuous learning within the team, encouraging feedback and professional growth.
- Deliver effective budget management for the Programme Team.
- Oversee and feed into health and safety and risk assessment processes for programmes.
Central Operations
- Work alongside the Operations Manager to ensure Grow’s central systems are working efficiently and that the Programme Team has the necessary tools and resources to succeed.
- Act as a driver for equality, diversity and inclusion; supporting the development of effective policies, procedures and the delivery plans and projects are in place and promoted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




