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Sporting Events Officer
At Tommy’s, we believe every baby lost is one too many. Our mission is to make pregnancy and birth safer for all by funding pioneering research, providing expert information, and supporting families every step of the way.
We’re looking for Sporting events Officer who shares our passion and values, and who wants their work to have real impact. In this vital role, you’ll be administering multiple teams in various sporting events and delivering the best event day experiences for them.
Place of work: Nicholas House, 3 Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0BB
Hybrid between home and office: with a minimum 2 days per week in the office for full time employees
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000
Contract type: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Sporting Events
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week
What you’ll be doing
- Leading on the administration for all events
- Working closely with the rest of the team towards ambitious recruitment and income targets
- Be the main contact with partnered event organisers
- Lead on co-ordinating staff, volunteers and suppliers for sporting events
What we’re looking for
- Strong Excel and organisational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset
- Team player who stays calm under pressure
- Strong collaboration skills (internal and external stakeholders)
- Clear communicator with a customer-service focus
Why work at Tommy’s?
We are an ambitious, values-led charity with high employee satisfaction and retention (as shown in our annual People Poll). We champion equity, diversity and inclusion and actively listen to staff feedback to keep improving how we work together.
A snapshot of our benefits
- Hybrid working with flexibility inside core hours and an annual home-working allowance
- Generous leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (rising with service), with the option to buy extra days
- Enhanced family leave – 26 weeks full maternity pay and 4 weeks full paternity pay
- Wellbeing support through a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme with 4 % employer contribution via salary exchange
- Ongoing learning and development through structured training and twice-yearly reviews
Ready to put your finance skills to work for a cause that truly matters? Apply now by submitting your CV and short covering letter (not more than one side of A4) and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day.
For more information, see Job Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Communications & Advocacy
Location: Hybrid – 2 - 3 days to be worked from our office in Crayford, DA1
Salary: £41,000–£46,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
At Allergy UK, the leading national charity supporting people living with allergic conditions, we are passionate about raising awareness, driving policy change, and providing trusted advice to millions. Every campaign we run and every story we share helps make allergy visible as a serious health issue and we’re looking for a new Head of Communications & Advocacy to help us take this mission even further.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Head of Communications & Advocacy, you’ll shape and amplify the charity’s voice across the UK. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll drive strategy, lead high-impact campaigns, and ensure that Allergy UK remains a trusted, credible, and influential voice.
You will:
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Develop and deliver integrated communications and advocacy strategies
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Lead creative, impactful campaigns to raise awareness and influence policy
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Guide our media relations and secure high-profile coverage
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Provide expert advice on sensitive and strategic communications issues
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Build strong relationships with policymakers, healthcare leaders, and industry stakeholders
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Act as an ambassador for Allergy UK at the highest levels
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Inspire and lead a skilled communications and advocacy team
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
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A proven track record in strategic communications and advocacy
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Experience leading multi-channel campaigns that achieve real impact
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills — from media to government to industry
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Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop teams
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
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Confidence in providing senior-level advice on high-profile issues
It would be a bonus if you also bring experience of policy development, the UK health sector, or working with lived experience storytelling.
What We Offer
We believe in looking after our people and helping them thrive. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
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£41,000–£46,000 salary (dependent on experience)
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Annual pay review in line with market rates
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Flexible hybrid working and free onsite parking
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Pension scheme and employee benefits hub
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Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, GP service, wellbeing support)
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Training and development opportunities
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about using communications to create real social change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and supporting statement via Charity Job. Your supporting statement should highlight how your skills and experience meet the role requirements, and what you could bring to our team.
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Closing date: 12pm Sunday, 26th October
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Online interviews: Thursday, 30th October 2025
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In-person interviews: Wednesday, 5th November 2025
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would like to apply in a different format or need adjustments, please get in touch.
Please note that this role will require a minimum in person presence of 2 -3 days per week in our office in Crayford.
Be part of something impactful. Join us and help shape the future of allergy care.
No one should die from allergy We provide expert advice, and advocate for better healthcare and support for those affected by allergy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Our Communications Assistant will amplify all the great things the Foundation does. They will be responsible for JPF’s youth-focused social media channels (Instagram, TikTok etc.), creating marketing material focused on inspiring and motivating young people to engage with the Foundation, and our community development. You will need to champion young people, ensure that we are amplifying young people’s voices and providing them with the tools, resources, contacts and services that enable them to achieve great things. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we grow our impact as a Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop your range of project management, design, social media and communication skills in a dynamic team that is committed to maximising our positive impact on young people.
About You
We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with creativity and the ability to communicate effectively. You should have a passion for our work with young people. You will have strong digital skills and be able to use these to improve our social media performance and reach. An understanding of content curation for social media, newsletters and websites is desirable. We are actively seeking someone who believes in the power and value of young people’s voices to influence change. We will prioritise this above your prior work experience or qualifications. If this sounds like you, please do consider applying for this role. If you are passionate advocate for young people, a strong communicator and an organised individual looking for a varied role in a fast-paced organisation, we want to hear from you!
About Your Responsibilities
The Communications Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Communications Team across three areas, as well as supporting a number of other initiatives across the Foundation.
The primary duties are:
Digital Communications and Marketing
• Newsletter Creation: Develop newsletters for young people, collaborating with the Grants Team and our partners to curate engaging and relevant content.
• Promotional Materials: Oversee the design and production of leaflets and brochures aimed at young audiences.
• Website Maintenance: Regularly update the JPF website with blogs, case studies and other content to highlight opportunities and programmes like the Individual Grant for Volunteering or success stories of Achievement Award winners.
• Storytelling: Work with the Communications and Engagement Officer and Events Team to source and share positive news stories of Achievement Award winners in press releases and across our digital channels.
• Press and Outreach: Assisting in drafting press releases and executing outreach campaigns to promote JPF’s work to key networks and to the broader public.
• Event Promotion: Work in partnership with the Events Team to promote attendance at our Achievement Award events through our website and social media platforms.
• Youth Consultation Panel (YCP) Collaboration: Collaborate with JPF's Youth Consultation Panel to create educational and professional development content for the Jack Petchey Alumni Network.
Programme Launches: Work with colleagues across JPF to launch and promote new programmes, grant opportunities and recruitment across our digital channels.
• Competitions and Opportunities: Enhance JPF's youth engagement through creative competitions and development opportunities that celebrate young people’s achievements.
Content Creation
• Daily Duties: Handle day-to-day scheduling, monitoring and interactions across our youthfocused social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok) to maintain audience engagement.
• Campaign Development: Lead the creation of social media campaigns celebrating young people’s achievements and promoting opportunities for young people and grantees to get involved with JPF.
• Content creation: Develop engaging content for social media channels, including sourcing images, creating/editing videos and designing graphics in line with JPF’s branding.
• Video Content: Work with staff and our Youth Consultation Panel to produce more film content for our social media channels.
• Social Media Takeovers: Host social media takeovers with our Youth Consultation Panel to amplify their voices and views.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and analyse the performance of our social media channels, benchmarking activities against past metrics and producing regular reports for the Communications and Engagement Manager.
• Annual Plan: Contribute to JPF’s annual communications strategy, including devising social media plans, providing recommendations to enhance audience engagement and expand reach.
• Trend monitoring: Stay updated on news and trending topics related to young people and JPF, proactively responding to highlight our opportunities and work.
Community Development
• Youth consultation Panel (YCP): Work with the JPF team to engage with and support our Youth Consultation Panel to share their opinions and help inform the work of the Foundation.
• Alumni Network: Support the development of the Jack Petchey Alumni Network, a community of past JPF programme graduates, expanding its uptake and planning future events.
• Youth Survey Development: Support the creation, distribution and analysis of JPF’s annual youth surveys.
• Partner Collaboration: Work with the Communications and Engagement Officer to manage our partners to promote their programmes and opportunities to young people.
• Identifying Stakeholders: Collaborate with colleagues on developing JPF’s Patrons and Ambassador’s plan with a focus on young people from the charity’s past as well as social media influencers.
Other Responsibilities
• Event Representation: Attend key events to capture content and represent JPF as a spokesperson when needed.
• Event Support: Assist in organising and facilitating events and conferences as required.
These duties represent the typical responsibilities associated with this position. However, flexibility is essential and all employees may occasionally be required to undertake additional tasks as directed by JPF.
The postholder will work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of JPF, in particular Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Publicity Consent policies.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements.




Region: Essex, London (City of London and Greater London)
Location: home based with regular travel throughout the specified region. Regular travel to the London head office for team meetings, along with occasional travel more widely to support the team as required
Interview dates: Tuesday 11th and/or Wednesday 12th November (virtual)
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK’s growing Community Fundraising team as a Regional Fundraiser, where you will lead on developing and managing relationships with supporters across the London and Essex region — including individuals, community groups, and corporate organisations.
You will play a key role in delivering our community fundraising strategy by identifying new opportunities, nurturing long-term relationships, and inspiring people to take action and raise vital funds. As a Regional Fundraiser, you will proactively build a strong pipeline of supporters, delivering tailored stewardship journeys that deepen engagement and increase lifetime value. You will collaborate across teams to promote campaigns and events, contribute to regional content and represent Dementia UK at external events and presentations.
Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the Essex, London (City of London and Greater London) as there is regular travel within this area and to our London head office.
We are looking for you to have a background in community fundraising, experience of working in relationship management or new business. You will have understanding of community fundraising across both relationship management and new business development with proven success of building and sustaining stakeholder relationships.
This is a role for someone who thrives on connection, purpose, and the opportunity to help families affected by dementia receive the support they need, when they need it most.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Education Executive
CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
LOCATION: RLSS UK Headquarters - Redhill House, 227 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG
DIRECTORATE: Membership & Education
REPORTS TO: Education Manager
SALARY:£27,308 p/a (Grade E)
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Education Executive plays an important role in the facilitation and delivery of RLSS UK’s Education Strategy and will be a key contributor towards our organisation’s goal to ensure everyone can Enjoy Water Safely, Free From Drowning. The role supports the Education Manager with the implementation of educational initiatives throughout the whole of the UK and Ireland and works with both external partners and colleagues within RLSS UK to communicate our vital water safety messages to young people in an accessible, engaging and inclusive way. RLSS UK are leading experts in water safety and this role aims to grow both the number of children that receive our life-saving education but also looks to diversify the audience through adaptable resources and new approaches.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Education Manager and colleagues throughout the organisation to deliver the RLSS UK ‘Education Strategy’, ensuring that that more young people have access to quality water safety education
- Facilitate education pilots and new interventions that are informed by the ‘Education Strategy’
- Administer future developments of RLSS UK’s education packages, ensuring that they are impactful and inclusive
- Work closely with the Volunteering Team to extend the capability of the community to deliver water safety education, providing volunteers, partners, and members with the relevant information and resources, thus standardising the delivery of our education programme
- Communicate regularly with schools, colleges and other educational institutions, encouraging the growth and stewardship of our education workforce, so that RLSS UK is more visible in schools and youth settings across the UK and Ireland
- Deputise for the Education Manager and occasionally represent RLSS UK at wider forums and groups as someone knowledgeable about water safety education
- Work with RLSS UK internal teams to ensure educational resources are up to date, accessible and attractive to a variety of different audiences
- Under direction from the Education Manager, work on new projects and initiatives which particularly seek to make water safety education accessible to ‘harder to reach communities’
- Maintain relationships with external agencies and individuals delivering similar work in the education space to network and elicit best practices
- Support the Education Manager with developing partnership work, empowering and enabling other organisations to deliver RLSS UK water safety education on our behalf
- Have a ‘finger on the pulse’ and an understanding of new initiatives in the educational landscape, with a view to utilising new technologies or methods which could help to increase the reach and impact of our work
- Always demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme
- Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Qualified Teaching Assistant or higher
- At least 5 years’ experience of working in an education setting
- Demonstrable experience of designing educational materials, schemes of work and lesson plans
- An ability to adapt educational materials and resources so that they are inclusive and accessible to all
- Dynamic and proactive with the ability to generate innovative ideas and solve problems
- The capacity to be a participative member of a group or team and to actively contribute ideas and suggestions
- The ability to relate to, motivate and emphasise with a range of people from different backgrounds
- Experience of collecting research and insight to inform continued development
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Great at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people
- Good team player who works well under pressure and to deadlines
- Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate persuasively to a wide range of audiences
- Have good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office
Disclosure & Barring Service (known as DBS check)
The role is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- An understanding of the lifesaving, lifeguarding and water safety sector/community
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience of working with external partners to facilitate educational resources being delivered in the community
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Education Executive
Closing Date – 5pm, Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview Date – w/c 10th November 2025, at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch, where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Volunteers are at the heart of our mission
In 2024, our incredible network of 800 volunteers supported over 73,000 young people through Insight Talks, Skills Workshops, and Networking Events, showing them what's possible for their futures and building the skills and connections they need to get there.
Our dedicated Programme Team provides personalised support and feedback to every volunteer, ensuring they're equipped to make a real difference in young people's lives. This tailored approach has been key to our growth and impact – and means every volunteer feels genuinely valued.
We're a fast-growing charity working to reach every 14-19-year-old across the UK. Thanks to generous funding from partners including Google .org and the Moondance Foundation, we’re now excited to appoint our first Volunteer Manager – a pivotal role in scaling our volunteer base and deepening its impact.
The Volunteer Manager will lead efforts to further grow and diversify our volunteer base, ensuring consistent quality across sessions and fostering a vibrant, connected volunteer community. They will work closely with colleagues across England and Wales, with ambitious targets around attraction and retention.
Key priorities will include:
- Developing strategic partnerships alongside me and our Partnerships Manager
- Understanding the diverse backgrounds and career journeys of our volunteers
- Owning the volunteer experience from first contact onwards and training colleagues to deliver best practice support, ensuring volunteers feel well-prepared, informed about their impact, and inspired to stay involved
As this is a brand-new role, there’s plenty of scope to shape and innovate. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills and a passion for volunteering.
Our team works remotely across England and Wales, with regular in-person meet-ups. We set high standards, support one another, and share a deep commitment to driving positive change. If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.
Sue Maskrey
Chief Executive
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!
Project Officer
England
£28.831per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 83REC
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Council Office in Bournemouth with flexibility to work from home
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Delivery Team team as our new Project Officer.
As the Project Officer you will work closely with two existing Project Officers to engage with selected schools. You will support these schools across the area to inspire, encourage and enable more pupils and their families to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot to school.
You will engage and work with selected schools and their wider communities across BCP, developing and delivering fun, engaging and innovative activities and events. These will be inclusive and promote and enable all forms of active travel (walking, cycling, scooting and wheeling) to school. This will be achieved through planning and delivering practical skills (like cycle and scooter skills sessions, bike maintenance and led walks and rides), information events (such as assemblies, drop in sessions, pop up stands), competitions, incentive programmes and classroom sessions. You will also support the successful delivery of BCP Council’s School Streets programme, both for new and existing schemes.
You will work closely with relevant teams at BCP Council and other key stakeholders to achieve the biggest impact through collaborative working.
You will report directly to the local Project Manager, work with the other project officers and local volunteers on the project, and other officers locally, as well as engaging with project officers across the South region and the UK.
Due to the nature of the role, a full DBS is required to be completed by the successful person. Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected.
ABOUT YOU
We ask that you have experience in the following areas:
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Understanding of active travel and issues facing communities that experience inequalities.
- Awareness of national standards of community engagement.
- Knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theories and tools including the COM-B model
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and best practice.
- Experience of managing small clearly defined projects or experience of delivering work packages as part of a project.
- Experience with communicating with different audiences and adapting your approach.
- Proven problem-solving skills (analytical and proactive).
WHAT WE OFFER
In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that’s shaped around what works best for you and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 19 October 2025
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on either 28 or 29 October 2025
We're the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle





Mission Director
Do you have a heart for God’s global mission, a head for strategy implementation and a passion to see global mission movements catalysed? Are you ready to help co-create mission activities in a number of edge contexts around the world? Are you good at influencing and leading people? If so, then you might be just the right person to take on the key role of Mission Director with Church Mission Society (CMS).
Like many mission organisations, in recent years CMS has gone through a process of decentralisation and localisation, resulting in the establishment of CMS-Africa and Asia-CMS within their respective regions. In addition, while CMS once worked primarily through placing people from the West in cross-cultural contexts, we’ve broadened our approach to include supporting local mission organisations and their mission personnel, partnership grant-making and network-building. We particularly want to do this in edge contexts around the world: those places where Jesus’ name is rarely heard or where the church struggles to be.
As a member of the senior leadership team (SLT) of CMS, the Mission Director will play a key part in leading this strategic direction to success together with the CEO, the rest of the SLT, international partners and the mission team.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the Church Mission Society website.
This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising and committed Christian, committed to the aims, values and the ethos statement of CMS. In addition, they must be able and willing to travel internationally around 50 days per annum. An enhanced DBS / criminal records check is also required for this post.
Hours, salary and benefits:
· Permanent and full time (35 hours per week)
· Hybrid working: at least two days a week at CMS House, Oxfordshire
· Starting salary is circa £60,000 per annum depending on experience with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
· CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
· CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
o regular wellbeing coffee mornings
o support on menopause for women
o up to three volunteer days a year
o up to three family emergency leave days a year
o retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
Your role
As a servant leader with exceptional cross-cultural experience and communication skills, the successful candidate for Mission Director will set up processes and structures that mobilise people in mission and enable, strengthen and catalyse mission movements, leading them to flourish in the UK and overseas.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world
What you’ll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Not for Profit (Charity) management or significant equivalent experience, and will have held a senior role in a mission organisation/charity with responsibility for managing, formulating and implementing international strategy. They will be a prayerful, discerning Christian with missiological knowledge and insight, cross-cultural experience, and mission engagement experience, bringing effective mission partnerships and nurturing a healthy mission spirituality within CMS.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025.
Interviews are planned to be held over Zoom in early November for the first stage, and in-person interviews for those candidates selected for the second stage on Thursday 20 November 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help keep our community buzzing!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at our thriving and busy synagogue, where communications sits at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a creative and proactive Communications Officer – connecting people, sharing stories, and encouraging engagement across our wide range of activities.
Some of your work will be routine: weekly newsletters, managing our website and social media, and keeping our members informed. Other parts will be more strategic – finding fresh ways to engage our diverse community, including promoting our kindergarten and flagship events.
You’ll have some experience in a communications role – perhaps in a charity, community or faith-based organisation. You’ll know how to take lots of information and shape it into clear, exciting messages. That means writing great copy, editing text from others, and using tools like Canva to create eye-catching visuals.
It would be great if you are confident in managing websites and creating engaging content across platforms, or keen to learn.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
At FRS, we strive to connect people to one another, to their Judaism and to the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Lead
Are you a Programme Lead who thrives on driving change and delivering meaningful impact?
Would you like to use your leadership skills to transform vital services that support older people across the UK?
TPP Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with Independent Age, a national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Programme Lead to lead a major organisational development programme, driving service transformation and ensuring that Independent Age’s advice and support services reach more people, more efficiently and effectively.
Work setting: London-based / Hybrid (minimum 4 days per month in the office), or Home-based.
Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract Full-time (35 hours per week, 5 days or a 9-day fortnight) | Part-time considered (min. 28 hours per week)
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary of £65,678 (London based) / £59,115 (Home-based) - 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Generous pension scheme with life assurance
- Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
- Enhanced leave provisions and wellbeing benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working – with genuine options to balance work and life
Independent Age embraces agile working and trusts its people to deliver in ways that work best for them.
This is a high-profile opportunity to lead an organisation-wide change programme that will help shape the future of support for older people across the UK.
As Programme Lead, you will:
- Mobilise, organise, and deliver a multi-workstream development programme aligned with Independent Age’s strategy.
- Working with the Director of Services and other colleagues, deliver transformational change across people, processes, systems, and culture.
- Work closely with the Director of Services and senior stakeholders to design and embed improvements that strengthen service quality and reach.
- Manage governance, risk, and reporting while keeping teams motivated and connected.
- Establish a framework for continuous improvement, ensuring lasting impact.
About you
You’re an experienced Programme Lead who can bring clarity, structure and energy to complex programmes. You understand how to build buy-in, manage multiple priorities, and deliver transformational results.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience leading large, multi-strand programmes or service transformation initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
- A genuine passion for Independent Age’s mission and values
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point but you’re excited about the opportunity, we’d still love to hear from you.
Diversity & inclusion
Independent Age celebrates diversity and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.
Applications are anonymised to support fair shortlisting. Please do not include your name, photo, or identifying details in your CV or supporting statement.
Key dates
- Application deadline: Thursday 30th October at 9am
- Interviews: Week commencing 10th November
How to apply
To apply for the Programme, Lead role, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria for the role. Please contact Gemma Hannington for a full job description and further insight into the opportunity.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those who work with Independent Age. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role which will be carried out by Independent Age following offer to the successful candidate.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
About Sitopia Farm:
Sitopia Farm is a modern, urban farm located in Greenwich, SE London, dedicated to reconnecting people with the origins of their food and promoting a healthier, more equitable and sustainable food system. As a hub for community engagement, education, and regenerative, organic farming practices, Sitopia Farm is a space for cultivating not only crops but also ideas about a better future for food and farming.
We have been successful to date in raising money for our farm including through crowdfunding, grants and other sources, but are embarking on the next stage in our development: an ambitious project to raise £650,000 to build an eco-barn: a sustainable structure that will serve as the heart of our operations. This transformative project will significantly enhance our productivity as well as our ability to serve the community and promote sustainability.
This is a largely remote working job with occasional visits to Sitopia Farm, Greenwich, London.
Role Overview:
Sitopia Farm is seeking a part-time freelance Fundraising Consultant to lead all aspects of fundraising, with a specific focus on securing the £650,000 needed for our eco-barn project. This is a critical role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping us bring this vision to life. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fundraising strategy, grant writing, major donor engagement, and ideally an understanding of capital campaigns. We have had a strong track record in securing smaller amounts of funding to date and have a strong network and potential opportunities that this role could capitalise on.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy principally to secure c. £650,000 for the eco-barn project and support and develop fundraising for other farm activities as required.
- Identify and pursue diverse funding streams, including grants, corporate sponsorships, major donors, as well as crowdfunding and events.
2. Grant Writing and Proposal Development
- Research and apply for grants from trusts, foundations, and public funding bodies.
- Write compelling funding proposals tailored to funders’ priorities and ensure timely submission.
3. Major Donor and Corporate Engagement
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
- Develop tailored donor engagement plans, including pitches and impact reports.
4. Campaigns and Events
- Plan and execute an innovative fundraising campaign to raise awareness and funds for the eco-barn project.
- Work in partnership with external event advisers and in collaboration with the wider Sitopia Farm team to create successful fundraising events.
- Collaborate with the Sitopia Farm team to create engaging content and materials.
5. Project Management and Reporting
- Track and monitor fundraising progress against targets, providing regular updates to the team.
- Ensure compliance with funders’ requirements and support the Sitopia Farm team to deliver impact reports as needed.
Essential:
- Proven track record of leading successful fundraising initiatives, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Excellent skills in a range of fundraising techniques, in particular major donors, trusts and foundations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in building relationships with donors, businesses, and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of the UK fundraising landscape, fundraising regulation and code of practice.
- Strong organisational skills- capable of managing multiple income streams with strong attention to detail and great record-keeping and project management.
- Ability to work independently and drive results in a part-time, freelance capacity.
Desirable:
- Passion for sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and community-building projects.
- Experience of fundraising for a capital project.
- Experience of event and campaign management/ ability to work with others to deliver those aspects of the strategy.
- Knowledge of AI tools to enhance efficiency of fundraising.
Diversity and Inclusion: Sitopia Farm is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for sustainability and community impact.
We are on a mission to create a world where the food we eat nourishes both people and planet
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o you want to use your research skills to drive social change?
At HCT, we’re showing how lived experience can transform public health. With almost 500 staff and volunteers working across every NHS area and prison in England — and in parts of Scotland and Wales — we connect some of the most marginalised communities to the services that too often miss them.
We’re now seeking a Research & Impact Manager to lead a programme that places inclusion, impact and lived experience at the heart of research. You’ll shape and deliver studies that improve understanding, influence local and national policy, and demonstrate how peer-led approaches can achieve real health equity.
About the role
As Research & Impact Manager, you’ll take day-to-day leadership of our research and evaluation programmes.
You’ll manage and develop our incredible team of peer researchers, supervise our Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate with the University of Essex, and build partnerships across academia, government, the NHS, and the voluntary sector.
You’ll also design and deliver evaluations of our programmes, help evidence how lived experience-led services can improve equity in health and care, and support funding bids and grant applications, and the dissemination of impactful research.
About you
You’ll bring both strategic insight and hands-on research skills, ideally with a strong qualitative background. You’ll be comfortable working across academic, policy, and lived experience settings — and you’ll share our deep commitment to social justice and inclusion health.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about peer research and the power of lived experience
- Skilled in designing and delivering research and evaluation projects
- Collaborative and relationship-focused, with experience across academia, the NHS or the voluntary sector
- Able to mentor and empower others, including peer researchers and research colleagues
- A clear communicator who can translate research into impact
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Programme & Partnership Lead - Bangladesh
Permanent. Full time
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Salary: T4,475,298 Bangladeshi Taka per year
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Partnership & Strategy Lead, the Programme & Partnership Lead for Bangladesh will be the most senior and key programme, partnership and lead role for each priority country, maintaining oversight of a dynamic and responsive partner portfolio that aligns with organisational values and goals.
The post-holder will ensure Christian Aid's work in partnership employs a decolonised approach to improve locally led work and maximise impact. The role is key in exploring and contributing to multi country programme initiatives across the cluster. The role provides
oversight and leadership to embed a culture of impact. The role plays a lead role in convening spaces with partners and key stakeholders, including faith leaders, and catalysing for change. It plays a key role in strengthening civil society, and fostering coherent linkages among programme, humanitarian and advocacy interventions across priority countries.
The role works collaboratively with partners to shape our response to poverty across the priority countries, to enable a culture of continuous learning. The role leads on ensuring that initiatives contribute to impact in CA’s four global thematic areas.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnership Lead - Bangladesh include:
- Drive and lead the programme/project delivery ensuring that it is connected to work across the cluster.
- ‘Horizon scan’ to identify new potential partners that would enhance impact, and review portfolio under each of the 4 CA thematic areas (plus sub-themes of resilience, protection and inclusion) to maximise impact.
- Drive and enhance collaboration with partnerships and Christian Aid (convening) to effectively co-design, develop, plan, budget, implement, evidence, learn and communicate the impact from interventions within the programme. This will involve strengthening our collaboration with church leaders and FBOs, as part of bringing to the fore our faith identity and aligning with organisational values and goals.
- Manage a priority programme partner portfolio and ensure a collaborative approach in project design and delivery with partners to drive meaningful change.
- Be accountable for donor reporting and compliance, supporting proposal co-development and design with partners to foster a mindset of support and connection
- Lead in convening regular programme review, learning and reflection spaces with partners and key stakeholders, and when we bring CSOs together to enhance our mutual impact.
- Lead on representation for the programme and on country specific issues, and on ACT Alliance collaboration, including exploring joint programming.
- Lead on cross programme sharing and learning, to foster a culture of continuous growth and development.
- Manage and support Programme Partnership Coordinators and Government Liaison Officer to ensure operations provide a strong underpinning for our programme, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery that aligns with organisational values and goals
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Master’s Degree ideally in development studies, social sciences or substantial equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrable experience of living and working in a developing country.
- Substantial experience of collaborative approaches for programme appraisal, financial management, working with partners and capacity sharing with local indigenous partner organisations.
- Substantial management experience.
- Detailed understanding of development issues and key poverty drivers in the context of the specific priority programmes.
- Detailed understanding of development issues in the context of priority countries, of programme management tools and techniques, including financial management tools.
- Detailed understanding of organisational development and working on new operational models.
- Highly developed analytical skills.
- Highly developed problem-solving ability.
- Developed report writing skills.
- Highly developed communication skills which are written, verbal and presentational.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable:
- Substantial experience working with decolonised and localised partnership approaches.
- Substantial experience working with the private sector or private sector-led development programs.
- Substantial experience in multi-sectorial knowledge and/or experience in the four Christian Aid thematic areas.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
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Do you thrive on building genuine connections that bring communities together and create lasting change? Are you energised by the thought of empowering volunteers and amplifying the voices of those with lived experience?
There’s never been a more exciting time to join the Alzheimer’s Society. We’re on a bold journey and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us get there. We are proud to be able to offer an integral and rewarding role to join the Alzheimer’s Society as a Local Communities and Volunteering Officer.
The successful individual will be at the heart of our work with local communities in the Southeast, to build trust, raise awareness, and connect people affected by dementia to our incredible information, support and services. You will build meaningful and trusted relationships, organise and attend events, and engage a passionate network of volunteers across the region/area through face to face and online events.
You will report to the Local Communities and Volunteering Lead and collaborate with Local Services Managers, to help bring our community engagement plans to life—with a strong focus on reaching underserved communities.
We are searching for an individual who aligns with our values, someone who is determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, a Trusted Expert who believes in working Better Together and who demonstrates true Compassion.
This role requires extensive travel across Southeast England and will also include home working. You will be responsible for transporting materials, equipment, and resources between multiple venues as part of your regular duties. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can reliably meet these travel and transport requirements of the role. Whilst we're committed to flexible working and welcome conversations about how we can support your needs, regular travel and the ability to transport work-related items independently are essential aspects of this position.
Areas this role will cover include: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Islands, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and Dorset. You must live within a reasonable commutable distance to these areas.
About you
We're looking for someone who values community connections and understands their power to create change. You're someone who believes that meaningful progress happens when people come together, and you have the commitment and skills to make that vision a reality. Whether you're coordinating events, engaging volunteers, or building partnerships with community leaders, you approach every interaction with authenticity and purpose, adapting your style to connect effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
You’ll have:
- Good foundational knowledge of community engagement and involvement, with an understanding of the importance of including the voice of lived experience.
- Comfortable and confident coordinating and delivering engaging talks, presentations, and information-sharing events for diverse stakeholders.
- A proactive, motivated approach driven by passion for creating positive impact and meaningful reach within local communities through volunteer collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills that enable you to confidently build and maintain relationships across a wide spectrum. From people living with dementia to community leaders.
- Genuine enthusiasm for the vital role volunteers play in community work, backed by hands-on experience successfully engaging volunteers to support your work.
What you’ll focus on:
- Growing our impact and reach through work with local communities and volunteers.
- Representing Alzheimer’s Society externally, sharing information relating to dementia, support and services.
- Gathering insight and learning from collaboration with communities to share with other teams and directorates
- Recruiting and role managing community volunteers.
Please note: This role is a fixed term contract spanning 12 months. For internal candidates this role will be offered on secondment.
To be successful in this role you may already have worked in similar positions such as Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Community Outreach Worker, Campaign Coordinator, Community Relations Officer, Volunteering Officer or other related positions. We also welcome applications from applicants with transferable skills.
Important Dates
The deadline for applications is 23:59 Monday 26th October.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 27th October. A presentation task will be provided.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
UK People Support Team Lead
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary:£57,415 - £60,436 per annum with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK.
UK hybrid working – at least 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).
The 40% equates to 2 days per week for a full-time employee, one of those days must be a Thursday when the entire UK People Team are office based.
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 UK People Team play a critical role in helping WaterAid realise its goals. We lead on the development, deployment and application of strategies, policies and guidance that ensure that WaterAiders are aligned and engaged, and that they have the skills and opportunities to maximise the impact they can make to our mission. A small, impactful team, at the forefront of our delivery is the service we give to the organisation and central to that is our employee experience to support WaterAiders and the maintenance of a high-performing environment.
About the role
A key leadership position in the UK, responsible for leading a dynamic and talented team who delivers the highest standards of operational support to WaterAiders in country. The role will need to plan, prioritise, and deliver to a high standard what we promise in order to deliver our ambitious mission.
Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of UK payroll, pension, and the annual reward process. You will support and coach your team for the development, review and application of UK policies and procedures and be a key stakeholder to our people system Administrator.
You will be working in a matrix environment across the UK People Team and the wider People and Organisational Development function.
In this role, you will:
Team Leadership
- Manage, coach and build the capabilities of the People Support Team, their performance and development in line with our values and people promise.
- Expertise and ownership of UK People Team policies, processes and procedures, ensuring that they meet legislative requirements, are fit for purpose and in line with best practice and organisational priorities under the umbrella of our employee value proposition.
- Lead the delivery of the programme of work so that service standards at met, solutions are pragmatic and driven by our values, minimising risk.
Payroll, Pension and Reward
- Accountable for the delivery of the UK monthly payroll and pension processes, providing oversight and support to the work of the in-house Payroll Officer and being a back-up to their role, to ensure payroll is run accurately each month.
- Implement the annual pay award operationally ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payment to all UK based staff.
- Implementation of a new payroll system for the UK.
Systems and Reporting
- Primary super user in the UK of HR Information System, PeoplePlace, ensuring effective and efficient use of the system. Responsible that the country's employee data is correct and in compliance with data protection.
- Drive the importance of data and people analytics and create a culture of data-based decision-making and insight across the team.
- Ownership of maintaining the monthly UK headcount establishment data with key stakeholders in Finance.
- Annual analysis and statutory reporting of the Pay Gap in the UK.
Compliance and Contract Management
- Act as the UK Team specialist on areas of HR compliance, working with 3rd parties and specialist advisors, to ensure that our policies, processes and practices are compliant and meet legal requirements.
- Responsible for data protection in the People Team, provide senior expertise and build capability across the wider people function.
Other
- Ownership of salary calculations in the event of employee termination and/or redundancy.
- Monthly payroll and pension sign off.
- Budget management and invoice approval.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
Functional skills
- Proven experience in leading, managing and developing a high-performing people operations team in a matrix, fast-paced organisation.
- Proven experience in managing and running in-house payroll for at least 250 staff or more.
- Excellent understanding of HR policy development; and proven experience in developing and embedding HR policies, processes and procedures that are fit for purpose.
- A qualified and robust HR Practitioner who has sound and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, tax and legislative requirements affecting a wide spectrum of HR policies and practice, i.e. payroll, pension, reward and benefits, together with their application in the context of the employee experience.
- Working knowledge and experience of HR and Payroll systems, to maximise the functionality and create efficiencies.
- Demonstrate project management capability.
- Proven experience in contract management and managing a wide range of third-party service providers.
Personal qualities
- A self-starter who is focused on delivery and execution: proactive in bringing solutions and recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve HR practices.
- Able to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity: comfortable working at pace. Resilient and able to work under pressure.
Desirable capabilities
- Degree-level education or equivalent.
- Associate (or higher) membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent work experience.
- An interest in and/or knowledge of development issues and the work of INGOs.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 28 October 2025. Availability for the First interview (online) is required for 10 November 2025, and the second interviews will take place in person at Canary Wharf on 19 November 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and a short one-pager 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
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) - Please refer to the note below for clarification
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of X days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
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.




