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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who will enhance the smooth running of Green Alliance through working across our HR, office and IT support functions. We need someone who is efficient and resourceful with a calm, friendly and flexible approach.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with people at every level, and experience of working in a busy office environment. You will be highly organised and able to solve problems by using your own initiative. You will help to build an effective and positive working culture as part of our busy operations team.

This a part-time role for three days a week, with regular attendance in our office, and some flexibility as to when the hours are worked. 

Medact is looking for an experienced campaigner and organiser to lead our work advocating for a justice-centred approach to securitisation and peace work. 

Background

Medact organises with the health community to win a world in which everyone can truly achieve and exercise their human right to health. We cover some of the most pressing national and global threats to health and wellbeing including institutional racism; climate change; human rights abuses; violent conflict; and rising inequality. We’re a member-led organisation, and our members are made up of a range of people who work in health including nurses, doctors, midwives, and clinical researchers.

We take an organising-centred approach to our work. We build community power by working in solidarity with health workers and the communities experiencing harm from the unjust systems we challenge. We run national campaigns, use research to expose injustice, and we support local organising groups across the country who lead most of our work.

About the role

The Transforming Peace & Security Campaigner will lead Medact’s campaigning for healthcare spaces which truly centre health and health justice, not surveillance, profiling and policing, in addition to providing ongoing strategic support to members organising against war and nuclear threat. 

This role will lead on our strategic priority area of Ending State Violence. The campaigner will implement campaign strategy focused on targeted organising to build coalitions and solidarity with marginalised communities, continuing our campaign against the Prevent duty in health, and supporting our Medact Abolitionist Approaches to Health Group. They’ll also work with our established Nuclear Weapons group to promote disarmament and encourage investment in nonviolent responses to conflict. The role involves maintaining and deepening existing partnerships with external organisations, grassroots groups and institutions. 

About you

This isn’t an entry-level role but you don’t need to have had a job in an NGO before or be a professional campaigner to be right for it. You might have worked with your local community to campaign on a social justice or health issue that you care about. Or you might be a healthcare worker who has seen the impact of securitisation on your patients and wants to challenge the encroachment of policing and profiling. You’ll have a strong understanding of power and how to work with others to create pressure for change. You need to be a great communicator, able to build trusting relationships with Medact members, academics, partner organisations, and community groups alike. You’ll have an understanding of how digital communications compliment campaigning and an eye for a good media story and the know-how to get it out into the world.

Job Title: Finance Continuous Improvement Manager

Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Finance Continuous Improvement Manager on a permanent, full time basis to join our Finance team to be based in London, UK.

Job Purpose:

• The Finance Continuous Improvement Manager will work with the finance function and key stakeholders within the organisation to identify, develop and implement improvement projects to ensure adequate systems and processes are in place to deliver the work of the finance function in the most efficient and effective way. This will include system projects and developing efficient processes for transaction recording, analysis and management reporting.

• The post holder will lead on all finance improvement projects including finance system development, implementation of budgeting and reporting tools, self-service and automation of the system tasks. Review finance process at the head office as well as country offices, review their efficiency and effectiveness, carry out user consultations, agree changes and carry out change management. Assist finance heads of departments and the team to review development requirements and oversee change management. The post holder will need to be pro-active and good at building relationships, bringing teams together and driving forward change programmes.

The post holder is required to have:

• Fully qualified or finalist with a recognised qualification and full/student membership of: CIMA, ACCA ACA or equivalent.
• Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 / lean / six sigma qualification.
• A proven track record of implementing lean philosophy and methodologies for projects.
• Experience of Agile project management and a proven record of accomplishment of delivery in a project management environment and business/project planning.
• Experience of working on process improvement projects within Finance in a complex organisation.
• Experience of developing project governance.
• Demonstrable knowledge and proficiency in the effective application of various best practice tools and techniques in project, programme and change management, service redesign, facilitation and service improvement.
• Experience in identifying issues and structuring problems, leading quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesising and developing recommendations.
• Expertise in the use of IT e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and able to draw conclusions from complex data and present it clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working.
• Able to work with a great degree of flexibility and adaptability

We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.

For UK based roles, we also offer Hybrid working arrangement where employees have the benefit to work from office one day per week unless otherwise agreed. 

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.

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About the Constitution Society

The Constitution Society is an independent educational foundation founded in 2009. 

We promote public understanding of the UK constitution and work to encourage informed debate between legislators, academics and the public about proposals for constitutional change. We advocate the maintenance of basic constitutional standards and a considered approach to constitutional change. Where such change is required, we argue for the careful preparation of legislation, with broad consultation and adequate time for scrutiny and debate. 

The Constitution Society is a registered charity. We are entirely independent, with no connection to any political party. We rely for our funding on individual donations and grants from educational trusts and foundations.

The Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and dependable Office Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the Constitution Society. Working closely with the executive team, you will play a central role in the day-to-day administration of the charity. This is a varied position combining office management, executive support, governance administration, financial administration, communications and event management. The successful candidate will be highly organised, comfortable working independently and able to manage a varied workload within a small, friendly organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Office and Operations

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Society's Westminster office.
• Maintain office systems, filing and organisational records.
• Identify opportunities to improve office procedures and administrative systems.

Executive and Governance Support

• Provide executive support to the Directors, including diary management, meeting scheduling and travel arrangements.
• Assisting in managing Society correspondence and general enquiries.
• Organising trustee meetings, staff meetings and the Annual General Meeting, including preparing and circulating papers and minutes.
• Maintain governance records and organisational policies.
• Assist with Charity Commission and Companies House compliance and statutory filings.
• Monitor governance deadlines and ensure key organisational records remain up to date.

Finance Administration

• Process invoices, expenses and purchase orders.
• Maintain financial records and reconcile routine expenditure.
• Liaise with the Society's accountants and external auditors.
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
• Administer contractor payments. 
• Monitor subscriptions, memberships and regular payments.

Communications and Digital Engagement

• Manage the Society's social media channels, including LinkedIn, YouTube and Bluesky.
• Schedule and publish content promoting the Society's research, publications, events and media appearances.
• Help grow the Society's online audience through engaging digital content.
• Monitor social media performance and prepare basic analytics reports.
• Assist with maintaining the Society's website and email mailing lists.

Events

• Assist with organising seminars, conferences, lectures and receptions.
• Coordinate invitations, registrations and event logistics.
• Book venues and liaise with suppliers.
• Support publication launches and other public events.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least two years' experience in an office management, executive assistant, operations or senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience organising meetings, preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes.
• Experience of financial administration, including processing invoices and maintaining financial records.
• Experience managing or contributing to organisational social media accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel) and familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Desirable

• Experience working in the charity, education, public policy or not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience supporting trustee boards or senior leadership teams.
• Experience organising public events or conferences.
• Experience using WordPress or another website content management system.
• Experience using email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or YMLP.
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification, or comparable relevant experience.

What We Offer

The Constitution Society is a small organisation where every member of staff makes a significant contribution to our work. This is an opportunity to join a respected educational charity at the centre of debates about the UK constitution, working with leading academics, policymakers and public figures.

The Constitution Society is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

How to Apply
Please upload a combined cover letter (one page maximum), CV (two pages maximum). These should be uploaded in a single PDF or Word document. Use your full name as the file title: i.e. "John Smith".

Closing date: 31 July 2026.

Interviews will be held in Westminster week commencing 10 August 2026.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - HERITAGE PORTFOLIO

Restore Information Management (Restore) is the UK’s largest UK-owned records management company, helping organisations securely protect, manage and transform their information. For more than 30 years, Restore has supported businesses and public sector organisations across the country to access, store and manage both physical and digital records safely, efficiently and compliantly.

As part of Restore, Restore Heritage Storage provides specialist storage and preservation services for some of the UK’s most valuable heritage collections, artefacts and archives. Working with museums, universities, archivists, researchers and private collectors, Restore helps ensure culturally and historically significant objects are protected for future generations.

Restore is now seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business generation, pipeline development and revenue growth across its specialist heritage storage offering. This is a consultative, relationship-led role, working with organisations that require trusted long-term partners to safeguard valuable, sensitive and often irreplaceable heritage assets.

The successful candidate will inherit a defined book of existing customers, with responsibility for managing, retaining and growing that portfolio, alongside developing new business opportunities across the heritage, archive, cultural, academic and public sectors.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in business development or sales, with a demonstrable track record of securing and pipelining new business or partnerships
• Experience of working with specialist storage environments, ideally across archives, museums, libraries and public or private sector organisations; and/or experience of selling services or products into museums, archives, libraries, universities and wider heritage organisations#
• Strong account management experience, with the ability to steward longer-term relationships through a consultative and credible approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and represent Restore at relevant heritage, archive and sector events
• A self-motivated, organised and autonomous working style, alongside a willingness to travel across the UK

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist, respected and growing part of Restore’s business, helping organisations protect and preserve collections of national, cultural and historical significance.

Please see the candidate pack for full details.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date: Thursday 30 July 2026

Charisma vetting interviews will be carried out across the campaign.

Interview date with Restore: Late July / early August

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.

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Team. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.

If you have served in the armed forces or are a military spouse/partner, please declare your status to be considered under the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Employer Recognition Scheme, by contacting our Operations Teams. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under this Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.

Are you someone who leads from the front? Do you want a role where no two days are the same – one that combines hands-on project delivery, meaningful work with volunteers, and making the evidence count? The South London Mission is looking for a Community Projects & Volunteer Officer to be at the heart of our work.

This is not a desk-bound role. You’ll be packing Brite Box meal kits, running sessions with families and older people, building and leading a committed volunteer team, and producing reports that tell our story to funders and decision-makers. It’s a role for someone equally at home lifting boxes and writing impact reports.

Hours: You will be required to work the hours as are necessary for the proper discharge of the duties with the notional requirement being 35 hours per working week. Work will normally be undertaken in office hours, Monday to Friday, but weekend and evening working will be required

Remuneration: Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)

Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding

Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available), with an expectation of up to 80% international travel/deployment as required by UK-Med. (Open to candidates based in the UK or internationally, with a preference for UK-based candidates due to operational considerations.)

We are seeking a Medical Doctor with expertise and experience in international humanitarian responses, conflict and/or disasters to provide expert technical leadership across UK-Med’s growing portfolio of emergency health programmes.

UK-Med is a frontline humanitarian medical NGO, delivering life-saving healthcare in emergencies and strengthening health systems in some of the world’s most challenging environments. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with the UK Government, WHO, Ministries of Health and international partners to respond rapidly when crises strike.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly experienced humanitarian clinician who is passionate about emergency response and willing to deploy internationally in support of UK-Med’s operations. Our teams have responded to some of the world's most complex humanitarian crises, including conflicts, disease outbreaks, natural disasters and public health emergencies. Current and recent programmes have included conflict responses in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, as well as support to Ebola preparedness and response activities in DRC, and disaster responses in countries including Venezuela.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping humanitarian health programmes, providing technical expertise, supporting programme design and strategy, contributing to funding proposals and deploying overseas to provide leadership to multidisciplinary health teams when required.

You will bring significant experience in emergency and humanitarian health, strong technical credibility and the ability to work effectively with health authorities, WHO and international partners in complex and fast-moving environments. Join us and be part of a passionate, purpose-driven organisation making a real difference where healthcare is needed most.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to humanitarian health outcomes worldwide. UK-Med is a dynamic and ambitious organisation with a dedicated team of staff, volunteers and Register members committed to delivering high-quality healthcare where it is needed most.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Health Advisor - roving - July 2026 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portal no later than Monday 10th of August 2026

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

The Group Governance and Risk Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in supporting our mission to improve lives and places. The postholder will ensure LHCPG operates with transparency, integrity and accountability, reflecting our values and reinforcing trust with the Board, colleagues and the communities we serve. 

Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will shape how governance, risk and assurance operate across the organisation - ensuring effective decision-making in practice, while leading and developing the governance function, including line management responsibility. 

You will also: 

• Support the Board and senior leaders, ensuring effective governance in practice - from decision-making through to delivery
• Embed a clear, practical approach to risk across the organisation, enabling teams to understand their responsibilities and take informed decisions
• Lead the development of governance, audit and assurance - strengthening oversight and organisational performance
• Oversee policy, compliance and data protection arrangements to ensure the organisation meets its obligations and maintains high standards

What we’re looking for: 

Applicants should hold a relevant degree, recognised governance qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent senior-level experience. The postholder will bring a strong, current understanding of governance models, regulatory requirements and legal obligations, together with experience gained within a Secretariat or Governance team in a regulated environment. A proven track record of providing high-quality governance support and trusted advice to Boards and Committees is essential. 

You will also bring: 

• A demonstrable track record of designing, implementing and embedding governance and assurance frameworks at organisational level
• Experience of leading the full internal audit cycle and using assurance activity to strengthen organisational performance
• Proven ability of leading risk management frameworks and maintaining strategic and operational risk registers 
• Experience of managing organisation-wide policies and business systems to ensure strong governance and compliance
• Experience of operating as a Data Protection Officer, with sound knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
• Demonstrable capability to exercise sound judgement, think strategically and lead through complexity and ambiguity
• Well-developed organisational skills, capable to manage competing priorities and operate confidently at senior level
• Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for full details of the role and its requirements.

What you’ll get: 

• From £66,189 per annum
• Wellbeing allowance of £300 per annum via a portal (taxable)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy up more, plus birthday leave
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan after probation (taxable)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 1 year of service)
• 10 days per year ‘work from anywhere’ opportunity
• 1.5 days personal volunteering leave and team volunteering opportunities
• £1000 pa individual training budget and development support
• Generous pension arrangements 

It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application.  Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), the UK’s leading professional body for health visiting.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-looking organisation at a pivotal time. With a strong and expanding membership, iHV is working to strengthen the health visiting workforce and shape the future of child and family health across the UK.

As Policy Manager, you will play a key role in influencing national policy across priority areas including early years, prevention, public health, child protection and workforce. Your work will directly support iHV’s mission to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for babies, children, families and communities and spread excellence in health visiting.

Working closely with our clinical team, members and partners, you will develop evidence-based policy positions and help ensure frontline expertise informs decision-making at the highest levels.

You will be joining a collaborative, passionate team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same – and where your work will make a real and lasting difference. For full information, please view our recruitment pack. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the co-development of evidence-based policy positions with iHV’s clinical team, members and partners.
• Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities to influence change.
• Produce high-quality briefings, consultation responses and reports.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across government, charities and the health sector.
• Gather, synthesise and apply frontline insight to inform policy development – including the production of iHV’s high-profile ‘State of Health Visiting’ survey and report.
• Work closely with the Systems and Digital Manager, applying digital and data expertise to leverage digital tools and emerging technologies (including AI) to strengthen evidence-gathering, inform policy development, and improve organisational effectiveness.
• Support delivery of policy elements of iHV projects and organisational priorities.
• Represent iHV at meetings and contribute to sector discussions.

About you:

We are looking for the following essential skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of UK policy-making processes and child and family health/ early years policy – ideally informed by experience working within or closely with government or public sector organisations.
• Exceptional writing skills, with a proven ability to produce authoritative, high impact briefings, reports and policy documents that are clear, persuasive and tailored to diverse audiences.
• Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and evidence from multiple sources and translate this into clear, practical and actionable policy recommendations.
• Ability to collate, synthesise and critically assess diverse sources of insight, including frontline practitioner perspectives, quantitative and qualitative data, to inform robust policy development.
• Experience developing or contributing to evidence-based policy outputs (e.g. briefings, reports, consultation responses).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate inputs and deliver work to deadlines.
• Confident verbal communication skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to meetings, events and external discussions, presenting complex ideas clearly.

We’re recruiting a Social Value Advisor to join our Social Value team, supporting projects and partnerships across the Southwest and Wales.  In this role, you will play a central part in delivering our Group Social Value Strategy and championing the impact we create with our partners and appointed companies throughout the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in local communities. In this role, you will work in the Social Value Team and the Charities Liaison Team, supporting wider Group functions by playing a key part in ensuring our initiatives continue to improve lives and places. You will assist LHCPG’s Group and Regional Business Units in implementing the broader Social Value Strategy across our products, services and projects, whilst collaborating with associate partners and companies planning community projects and supporting them to report on the outcomes of their social value plans.

You will also be: 

• Helping develop procedures, toolsand resources for social value management and reporting
• Gathering data to report on achievements and social impact

This dynamic, cross-regional role supports colleagues and customers across the Southwest and Wales.  The position requires travel throughout your assigned areas, meaning a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Additionally, you must live within a commutable distance to attend your designated regional office at least once a month for team collaboration 

We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal abilities, capable of collaborating and engaging effectively with various teams and stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and evidence proficiency in IT, including familiarity with relevant systems and software packages.  You can confidently present content to colleagues and clients and turn strategic plans into measurable results.  You will also have: 

• A degree in a relevant subject or relevant experience in corporate socialresponsibilityor social impact and innovation
• Knowledge of social value approaches and measurement frameworks used in the public sector
• Demonstrable understanding of the importance of social value 

Working in the public sector, charities, housing or construction experience would be advantageous but not essential. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and attributes. 

We are planning to conduct initial interviews w/c 31st August, followed by final interviews on 7th and 8th September. Please ensure your availability for these dates, as shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details regarding the interview process. The proposed start date will early October 2026.  

What you’ll get: 

• Salary of £39,975 per annum
• Car Allowance of £5,740 per annum
• Highly attractive pension scheme
• 29 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• £300 per annum personal wellbeing allowance
• Flexibility, volunteering day, employee discounts and more
   

It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application. Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified 

We’re recruiting a Social Value Advisor to join our Social Value team, supporting projects and partnerships across the London and Southeast England.  In this role, you will play a central part in delivering our Group Social Value Strategy and championing the impact we create with our partners and appointed companies throughout the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in local communities. In this role, you will work in the Social Value Team and the Charities Liaison Team, supporting wider Group functions by playing a key part in ensuring our initiatives continue to improve lives and places. You will assist LHCPG’s Group and Regional Business Units in implementing the broader Social Value Strategy across our products, services and projects, whilst collaborating with associate partners and companies planning community projects and supporting them to report on the outcomes of their social value plans. 

You will also be: 

• Helping develop procedures, toolsand resources for social value management and reporting
• Gathering data to report on achievements and social impact

This dynamic, cross-regional role supports colleagues and customers across the London and Southeast region.  The position requires travel throughout your assigned areas, meaning a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Additionally, you must live within a commutable distance to attend your designated regional office at least once a month for team collaboration 

We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal abilities, capable of collaborating and engaging effectively with various teams and stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and evidence proficiency in IT, including familiarity with relevant systems and software packages.  You can confidently present content to colleagues and clients and turn strategic plans into measurable results.  You will also have: 

• A degree in a relevant subject or relevant experience in corporate socialresponsibilityor social impact and innovation
• Knowledge of social value approaches and measurement frameworks used in the public sector
• Demonstrable understanding of the importance of social value 

Working in the public sector, charities, housing or construction experience would be advantageous but not essential.  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and attributes. 

We are planning to conduct initial interviews w/c 31st August, followed by final interviews on 7th and 8th September. Please ensure your availability for these dates, as shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details regarding the interview process. The proposed start date will early October 2026.  

What you’ll get: 

• Salary of £39,975 per annum
• Car Allowance of £5,740 per annum
• Highly attractive pension scheme
• 29 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• £300 per annum personal wellbeing allowance
• Flexibility, volunteering day, employee discounts and more
   

It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application. Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified 

We’re recruiting a Social Value Advisor to join our Social Value team, supporting projects and partnerships across the Midlands and areas in the North of England.  In this role, you will play a central part in delivering our Group Social Value Strategy and championing the impact we create with our partners and appointed companies throughout the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in local communities. In this role, you will work in the Social Value Team and the Charities Liaison Team, supporting wider Group functions by playing a key part in ensuring our initiatives continue to improve lives and places. You will assist LHCPG’s Group and Regional Business Units in implementing the broader Social Value Strategy across our products, services and projects, whilst collaborating with associate partners and companies planning community projects and supporting them to report on the outcomes of their social value plans. 

You will also be: 

• Helping develop procedures, toolsand resources for social value management and reporting
• Gathering data to report on achievements and social impact

This dynamic, cross-regional role supports colleagues and customers across the Midlands and North of England.  The position requires travel throughout your assigned areas, meaning a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. Additionally, you must live within a commutable distance to attend your designated regional office at least once a month for team collaboration 

We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal abilities, capable of collaborating and engaging effectively with various teams and stakeholders at all levels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and evidence proficiency in IT, including familiarity with relevant systems and software packages.  You can confidently present content to colleagues and clients and turn strategic plans into measurable results.  You will also have: 

• A degree in a relevant subject or relevant experience in corporate socialresponsibilityor social impact and innovation
• Knowledge of social value approaches and measurement frameworks used in the public sector
• Demonstrable understanding of the importance of social value 

Working in the public sector, charities, housing or construction experience would be advantageous but not essential.  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and attributes. 

We are planning to conduct initial interviews w/c 31st August, followed by final interviews on 7th and 8th September. Please ensure your availability for these dates, as shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details regarding the interview process. The proposed start date will early October 2026.  

What you’ll get: 

• Salary of £39,975 per annum
• Car Allowance of £5,740 per annum
• Highly attractive pension scheme
• 29 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• £300 per annum personal wellbeing allowance
• Flexibility, volunteering day, employee discounts and more
   

It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application. Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified 

About the roles

Last year we launched our most ambitious strategy yet - Change Happens Now. To deliver on its promise, we have identified a phased and prioritised pipeline of cross-cutting strategic programmes that will move us closer to a future where, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives - and is supported to live well.

We’re now looking for 2 Strategic Programme Leads to help deliver our strategy. You’ll work in our Strategy, Planning & Innovation (SPI) team, which is responsible for strategic change programmes, planning, innovation and involvement.

Both posts share the same job description and grade and will work flexibly across SPI’s full portfolio. However, each role has a distinct focus area and differs in contract type:

• Role 1 - Health Systems and Improvement – Permanent: This role focus is in health systems and improvement, which will include leading place-based programmes, stewarding UK-wide health-improvement standards, and building the external relationships needed to deliver system-level change.
• Role 2 - Engagement at Scale – 2 year fixed term. This role focus is in ‘engagement at scale’ programmes, in its first year, it will include programme leadership of our universal offer, an organisation-wide programme aimed at delivering an accessible support offer for everyone affected by breast cancer. It will also include providing strategic partnership for other large-scale programmes, such as healthcare professional engagement initiatives and behaviour change.

While each role has a primary focus area, we expect both post-holders to be flexible and adaptable. Priorities change, and you'll need to be equally comfortable working across specialisms, seeing the focus areas as a starting point which will evolve with organisational priorities.

About you

Whilst both roles are the same, given the specialisms, for role 1, we're particularly interested in candidates with experience of external connectivity across the UK health system landscape and a working knowledge of NHS structures, integrated care systems, clinical pathways and health inequalities. For role 2, we're particularly interested in candidates with experience of scaled engagement work, such as leading public engagement, support or community programmes.

For both roles, you’ll be able to get into the detail when it matters, including the design and sequencing of the programme itself. On some programmes you'll be the strategic lead, owning the work from start to finish and being the trusted strategic advisor to expert leaders. On others you'll partner an expert team, bringing the wider organisation in behind their delivery and working through the barriers that hold progress back.

You'll be confident leading, designing and running pilots and prototypes, with clear measures of success and an evidence-led approach to learning and improvement, ensuring you keep lived experience of breast cancer at the heart of your work. You'll be comfortable with ambiguity, making progress at pace without losing rigour, and you'll bring an innovation mindset, creating the conditions, methods and permission for teams to test, scale and embed new ways of working.

Most importantly, you'll be able to be flexible in your workload, and motivated by the chance to lead change in an organisation that wants to be brave, determined and ambitious - one that backs innovation, challenges the status quo when it needs to, and is willing to commit to the big, multi-year work that real impact requires.

Job description and benefits

The job descriptions and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

These roles can be based in our London, Sheffield or Cardiff offices. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.   

The salary range is:

£49,000 to £53,000 per annum if Cardiff or Sheffield based

£53,000 to £57,000 per annum if London based

How to apply

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online.

As there are 2 roles, you can either submit your application for 1 or both roles. To do this, please confirm in your application the role you’re applying for: Role 1, Role 2 or Both.

To help with your application, please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification of the job description/s and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.

Closing date Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Interview date: Friday 14 August and Monday 17 August 2026

Full Time – 35 hours per week

The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Secretary who will be:

1) A senior member of the Bishop of Chester's core staff team,

2) The chief officer of the charitable business that undergirds the Diocese of Chester, and

3) The most senior, 'lay' officer of the Diocese of Chester.

The role is complex as well as important. You will need an open heart and deep courage, patience, kindness, humility, determination, and constantly reflective practice. We value competence founded on transparent good character, grounded deeply in Christian faith. You will need to be able to see over the horizon without missing the personal needs of team members, enabling both with persistent grace and strategic focus.

The successful candidate will be inspirational, humble, skilled and experienced in leadership in both ‘first-’ and ‘second-chairs’, a change manager, relational and the technical ability to fulfil the role.

This role is based in Church House, Daresbury, Warrington which is a key operational centre for the life of the Diocese.

For informal conversation, contact the Bishop of Chester - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. 

The recruitment pack, including job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.

Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button 

Closing date:  Sunday 23rd August 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.