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Job Summary

The Research and Impact Lead role offers an exciting opportunity to apply specialist research and evaluation expertise within a purpose-driven national charity - working closely with BookTrust colleagues, and our partners and families, as part of a team of research and impact specialists. This role will have a particular focus on our work with children in foster, kinship and adoptive families and partners in the children’s social care sector. 

We are seeking an experienced mixed-methods researcher and evaluator with strong methodological expertise and the understanding and collaborative skills to ensure theory and evidence can be applied in practice to improve outcomes. The successful candidate will bring intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and sound judgement, with the ability to interrogate evidence, navigate ambiguity and remain open to new perspectives and learning. The role is likely to suit someone with experience of taking overall accountability for the design and delivery of research and evaluation studies, with excellent partnership, stakeholder management and planning skills. 

We offer excellent opportunities to further develop research, leadership and partnership skills in an ambitious and dynamic organisation. Alongside a flexible and supportive working environment, we provide both on-the-job learning and formal professional development opportunities. 

Application

To apply, please complete the application and attach a copy of your CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides. Please also answer this question in your cover letter:

What are some of the principles of good evaluation that BookTrust should incorporate into its monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) work on programmes for children in adoption, foster and kinship care?

Please also attach one or two examples of research, evaluation or learning outputs (reports, presentations etc) you have produced and also specify if you are applying to be based from our Leeds of London office. 

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 4th August.

Interviews: Interviews will be in two stages - 1st stage interviews will be on w/c 10th August, via Teams.

For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported service leavers, veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. 

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the Charity's values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative. 

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Brief role description

The role of the Employment Consultant is to maintain effective relationships with employers and partner organisations to secure employment, training and vocational opportunities for service leavers and veterans. The role provides tailored support, advice and guidance to individuals with young needs who are in resettlement, helping them achieve sustainable vocational outcomes and successful transitions into civilian employment.

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Who we're looking for

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual who enjoys building relationships and making positive impact. You'll be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of people, including employers, stakeholders and individuals seeking support. You'll be comfortable managing a varied workload, working independently when needed, while also contributing as part of a collaborative and supportive team. 

Ideally you'll have experience in employer engagement, recruitment, account management or employment support, along with an understanding of labour markets and employment opportunities. You'll be passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM or case management systems. A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel are essential. 

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

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Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the job description. 

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What's in it for you? Check out our benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Sunday, 16 August 2026.

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Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Garden Manager

Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk

Accountable to: Commercial Development Director

Staff reports: The Gardens team, Visitor Services team

Fullers Mill Garden is an enchanting and tranquil waterside and woodland garden, situated on the banks of the River Lark at West Stow in Suffolk. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a fabulous collection of rare and unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants, collected over the course of 50 years by the creator of the garden, the late Bernard Tickner MBE.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Fullers Mill Garden into its next chapter as a Perennial garden, maintaining and evolving a beautiful garden with a team of gardeners, volunteers and trainees – to give our garden loving visitors a magical experience on each visit. The garden is currently undergoing a process of proposed investment in its visitor infrastructure. The Garden Manager will be a key member of the project team.

Overall purpose

1. Through high standards of garden and landscape management and garden maintenance, ensure that the history, ecology, evolved design and artistic integrity of Fullers Mill and other grounds associated with the site are conserved and presented to an exemplary standard.

2. To recruit, train, manage and develop staff to achieve high standards of garden presentation and visitor satisfaction.

3. To build a culture that makes involvement in the garden a rewarding, rich and enjoyable experience for visitors, volunteers and staff.

4. To identify and develop opportunities for the promotion of the garden and the development of the visitor experience managing partnerships and relationships

Main responsibilities and duties

1. Management of gardens and landscape

a. To be responsible for the maintenance and management of the garden and its associated landscape within an approved budget.

b. To maintain high standards of garden and facilities presentation at all times.

c. Responsible for the day to day running of the garden and supervision of staff, volunteers and contractors to ensure that appropriate horticultural and service standards are maintained.

d. To oversee the management and delivery of educational, training and skills activities and events, utilising the facilities and buildings within the site.

e. To undertake the direct delivery of activities on selected topics relating to horticulture and the garden.

f. To contribute as a key member of the Perennial project team in the formulation and delivery of the plan for the long-term future of Fullers Mill garden and buildings.

g. To co-ordinate the Fullers Mill Garden Committee, establishing sound relationships with its members and utilising their knowledge and experience in maintaining and developing the garden.

2. Financial Management:

a. Work alongside the Commercial Development Director to manage allocated budgets, prepare and provide bids for capital expenditure and small projects associated with the site.

3. Staff management, training and development:

a. To be responsible for staff recruitment, training and development of competencies to deliver agreed maintenance and presentation standards and to be responsible for staff welfare, discipline and other employee issues in consultation with the organisations central support team.

4. Projects and coordination:

a. To participate in the project team overseeing the creation of new visitor facilities and infrastructure;

b. To manage and oversee work delivered by external contractors or agencies.

c. To ensure a coordinated approach for all site-based garden maintenance, development, visitor facilities and services and to effectively manage change as appropriate.

5. Business Development and Public Relations:

a. To work with the marketing team to explore and deliver initiatives both nationally and regionally to increase awareness of both the charity and its gardens.

b. Where appropriate explore and support local marketing opportunities to encourage greater access for visitors, to identify and engage in opportunities which promote the charity and the garden as a high quality visitor attraction.

c. To act as site representative, promoting the charity and the garden to ensure positive relationships.

6. Documentation:

a. To ensure that all site documentation is maintained and distributed where appropriate.

b. To create and maintain records relating to changes to the garden through maintenance, restoration and conservation.

c. Maintain appropriate records for the effective management of staff, equipment, machinery and health and safety on site.

7. Health and Safety:

a. To conduct, review and maintain all risk assessments across site

b. To ensure all staff and volunteers are trained and have a good understanding of health and safety requirements where applicable

c. To ensure correct PPE and COSHH records are reviewed and maintained

d. To ensure correct documentation and risk assessments are provided by external contractors

8. Other:

a. Any other duties as instructed by the line manager that may be required within the general purpose of the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (E = essential; D = desirable)

1. Experience and Qualifications

a. Managing a garden of quality to a high standard (E)

b. RHS level 3 or equivalent qualified by experience (D

c. Managing and controlling complex budgets to reduce costs and exceed income targets

d. Staff management within a horticultural, conservation or visitor attraction setting (E)

e. Experience of visitor attractions (E)

f. Representation and speaking in public (E)

g. Health and safety in a garden environment (E)

h. Working with and leading volunteers (E)

i. Willingness to develop professionally and to undertake training (E)

j. Holder of HSE recognised First Aid at Work certificate (D)

k. Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (D)

l. IOSH trained (D)

2. Circumstances

a. Holder of a full UK driving licence (E)

b. Able to work flexibly, including weekend rotational working hours in season (E)

MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS

General: This is a full-time post working 5 days across 7.

Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk

Salary: £42,000 + benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Pension: up to 7% employer’s contribution to matched employee contribution to the

charity’s stakeholder pension.

Holidays: 25 days per annum plus Bank holidays

General: Sick pay; death in service benefit (3 x salary); Perennial has a number of well-established flexible working policies including ‘buying’ extra (unpaid) leave, time off for dependents, variations to normal working hours, private health care on completion of probation

The outline of terms and conditions are provided for information only and do not represent a contract.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 2nd August 2026 Interview dates TBC

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Chief of Staff (COS) to deputise for the CEO in maintaining oversight of global operations of this incredible charity.

You will report directly to the CEO, working closely with the senior management team (SMT) both in UK and internationally. If you are an experienced and effective senior manager, a strategic thinker and excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills then we would very much like to hear from you.

This role's primary responsibilities will be as follows:
To work closely with the CEO and the rest of the SMT in prioritising day-to-day activities. Whilst primarily focused on internal activities, the postholder will assist the CEO with external matters, deputising for the CEO as directed.
To take a proactive role in supporting the CEO in strategy development.
To support international operations, be the office primary link between global staff and support arrangements of visits.
To lead the development of the policies and procedures with particular focus on Data Protection and Safeguarding.
To be responsible for leading organisational development to ensure the charity has the structure and staff capacity to deliver against targets.
To act as budget holder for the UK Office, to ensure the effective running of the UK Office (supported by the Office Manager) and its associated infrastructure, including delivery of staff inductions and training.
Take responsibility for IT procurement and manage all non-fundraising related office contracts.

Experience required:
-Must be a confident, dynamic and decisive senior manager, with proven leadership, administrative and (written and oral) communication skills.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work both as a member of a senior management team and across the broad diversity of employees, directors, other stakeholders and contractors at all levels.
- Must have a proven record of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines and the ability to think strategically across a range of business areas.
- Candidates with a military, MOD, civil service or relevant charity background are encouraged to apply.

Desirable experience:
- Understanding of Charity Commission and Companies House regulations
- Experience of working in fundraising/charity environment
- Understanding of Data Protection, Safeguarding and Health & Safety at Work
regulations

PLEASE NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds.
Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Leverhulme Trust

Finance Manager

Circa £65,000 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

Office based in City of London, closest stations Chancery Lane, Temple & Blackfriars

Hybrid working, minimum 40% office attendance

About the Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust is one of the UK's largest and most prestigious charitable research funders. Established in 1925 under the will of the First Viscount Leverhulme, the Trust supports outstanding curiosity-driven research and education across all academic disciplines, awarding approximately £120 million annually through more than 600 grants.

With a substantial investment portfolio and a long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge, creativity and independent thinking, the Trust plays a vital role in supporting researchers and institutions across the UK and beyond. Despite its scale and influence, the organisation remains deliberately lean, with a close-knit team of around 20 staff delivering significant national impact.

As the Trust continues to enhance its financial systems, reporting capability and governance arrangements, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role in supporting both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will play a central role in overseeing the Trust's financial accounting, investment reporting, cash management and governance activities.

This is a broad and varied position offering exposure to a significant investment portfolio, complex financial reporting requirements and engagement with senior stakeholders. Working within a small, highly professional team, you will combine technical accounting expertise with a hands-on approach, helping to strengthen financial processes, develop management reporting and support key organisational initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational finance, and who is looking to make a meaningful contribution within an intellectually stimulating and purpose-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investment accounting and reporting for the Trust's substantial investment portfolio and associated charity.
• Prepare statutory accounts and act as the main contact for external auditors.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury activities and cash management.
• Develop and enhance financial and management reporting through Microsoft Business Central and other systems.
• Drive improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting during a period of systems development.
• Support Investment Committee meetings, prepare Board papers and lead production of the Trustees' Annual Report.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, auditors, custodians and investment managers to ensure effective financial oversight and governance.
• Provide broader support to the Director of Finance across governance, risk and operational initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing detailed financial work with strategic projects.

You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience of investment accounting, financial services or auditing organisations with significant investment portfolios would be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting principles, with charity accounting experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience improving financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A hands-on, adaptable approach and willingness to contribute across a broad range of activities.

Why Join the Leverhulme Trust?

• This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected charitable institutions and work at the heart of an organisation that invests heavily in research, education and innovation.
• Generous 25% pension contribution scheme
• Play a key role within a nationally significant charity with a multi-billion-pound endowment.
• Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to investment management, governance and strategic decision-making.
• Influence the development of financial reporting and processes.
• Join a supportive, collaborative and intellectually engaging environment.
• Have genuine opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact within a small, high-performing team.

Apply Now

The Leverhulme Trust is partnering with Allen Lane on the recruitment of this opportunity.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane.

Overview

The role will provide high-quality administrative, systems, and research support to the Quality Team, enabling consistent quality assurance across the grant-making cycle. The postholder will administer and improve the team’s Salesforce processes and data standards, coordinate key workflows and information management, support the Director of Quality, Quality Assurance Specialist and Impact (MEAL) Coordinator with scheduling and documentation, and deliver defined research tasks and short projects (e.g., into quality assurance approaches, MEAL frameworks, tools and best practice) to strengthen the team’s work.

Key internal relationships: Director of Quality; Quality Assurance Specialist; Impact (MEAL) Specialist; Regional Directors, Programme Managers and Project Officers; ICPO; Finance; Data/Systems owners.

Key Responsibilities

Salesforce administration and systems support

• Administer the Quality/Projects components of Salesforce (and associated tools), including user support, data standards, fields/picklists, basic configuration tasks within delegated permissions, and documentation of processes.
• Maintain data quality rules and routines (validation, required fields, definitions, and guidance) and run regular data quality checks, working with colleagues to resolve issues.
• Produce and maintain reports/dashboards for the Quality Team (e.g., pipeline status, stage-gate progress, approvals, conditions, timeliness, data completeness, and quality metrics).
• Log, triage, and coordinate Salesforce improvement requests, liaising with system owners/IT and supporting user testing and roll-out of updates.
• Create and maintain user guidance (how-to notes, short training materials) to support consistent use of Salesforce and associated quality workflows

Administrative support to the Quality Director and team coordination

• Support the Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists with planning timetables, collating papers, maintaining decision/action logs, and following up actions with stakeholders.
• Prepare and format documents to agreed standards (templates, document control, version control) and maintain an audit-ready filing system in SharePoint (or equivalent).

·Coordinate team processes, including shared calendars, team meetings, process documentation, and communications that help the Quality Team operate consistently.

Research and special projects (Quality assurance, MEAL and learning)

• Undertake defined research tasks to support the Quality Team’s priorities (e.g., QA approaches in grant-making, MEAL frameworks and tools, file review methodologies, sampling approaches, learning loops, and good practice in documentation and audit trails).
• Produce short research summaries/briefings with practical recommendations for the Director of Quality and Specialists, including options, pros/cons, and implications for Barnabas processes.
• Support discreet improvement projects (e.g., updating templates/checklists, improving guidance, piloting a new dashboard or QA tool) and track actions to implementation.

·Maintain a small library of standards, templates, guidance, and reference materials (including MEAL and QA resources) for the team.

Pre-Committee Proposal Scrutiny

·Formal review of all project proposals before submission to the projects subcommittee to improve quality by ensuring:

oProposals are internally consistent;

oProposed solutions credibly meet the identified needs;

oThe response is proportionate and broadly consistent with other Barnabas Aid projects of a similar nature;

oBeneficiary selection is conducted appropriately and can be justified;

oThe proposal is strategically aligned, represents good value-for-money and meets all of Barnabas Aid’s project policies;

oRelevant harms have been considered and mitigated;

oA proportionate M&E approach is in place;

oPrudent but pragmatic financial arrangements (e.g. split into tranches, use of intermediaries) are adopted and justified.

·In conjunction with regional teams, undertake light editing of proposals to improve clarity and correct inconsistencies and typographical errors.

·Document checks to ensure all due diligence activities have been conducted before proposal is put to the subcommittee.

Post-Committee Follow-up

·Track actions provided by committee to ensure projects fully implement committee decisions (e.g. splitting into tranches, reporting requirements, risk management, etc)

·Draft, for regional team’s approval, project approval/project rejection letters to partners, including all relevant provisions for management of the grants.

Compliance, confidentiality, and continuous improvement

• Handle sensitive information responsibly, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, data protection, and information security practices are applied.

·Support the Quality Team to evidence required checks and maintain consistent records across systems and files, raising risks or gaps as appropriate.

Other duties

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively across the regional team, including providing flexible support and surge cover as needed.

Person Requirement

Essential

·Bible-believing follower of Jesus: Demonstrates a personal commitment to discipleship and growing in faith. In good standing with their Church, actively

participating in its life and community. Committed to affirming and signing Barnabas Aid’s Statement of Faith.

·Educated to degree-level or equivalent, with strong administrative and systems experience.

·Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to administration, data/systems, quality, research, MEAL, or project/grants work

·Experience in a busy administrative role, supporting multiple stakeholders, scheduling meetings, and coordinating actions to deadlines.

·Experience administering or providing ‘super-user’ support for a CRM/database (preferably Salesforce), including maintaining data standards and producing reports/dashboards.

·Experience with document control and shared filing systems (e.g SharePoint), including version control and maintaining audit-ready records.

·Experience undertaking structured research tasks and producing clear summaries/recommendations for non-specialist audiences.

·Highly organised with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

·Strong systems aptitude: able to document processes, apply data standards, run checks, and support colleagues to use systems consistently.

·Ability to produce clear reports/briefings and summarise research into practical recommendations.

·Confident with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and comfortable learning new systems.

·Discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information.

Desirable

·Experience working in the charity, international development, or faith-based sector.

·Salesforce administration training/qualification (or equivalent CRM certification).

·Training in research methods, MEAL, data analysis, or quality/process improvement

·Experience in grants administration, governance support, programme/project support, or compliance-focused roles.

·Experience supporting QA, audit, MEAL, or learning processes (e.g., file reviews, indicator tracking, learning events).

·Ability to build and maintain Salesforce reports/dashboards and/or familiarity with basic Salesforce admin concepts (profiles/permissions within delegated scope).

·Familiarity with MEAL concepts (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) and how they support quality and learning in programmes.

·Understanding of grants governance, restricted funds, and/or donor intent in a charity setting.

·Experience working in a distributed/remote team environment.

Personal Qualities

·Service-minded and collaborative; enjoys enabling others to do their work effectively.

·Proactive and solutions-focused; comfortable addressing issues, prompting actions and following up with colleagues.

·Curious and methodical; able to work independently on research tasks and present findings clearly.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role and for the mission of Barnabas Aid.

We are looking for a Global Senior Prospect Research Manager to support the Global Philanthropy Team, to build a high-quality prospect pipeline to support fundraising growth, for an incredible animal welfare charity.

This is a hybrid working role, with two days per week in the Surrey office.

This role is reporting to the Associate Director, Global Philanthropy and will oversee:

• Prospect Research -Leading and strengthening the global prospect research function, ensuring it effectively supports ethical fundraising growth across key markets.
• High Potential Prospects-Identifying, researching and prioritising high-potential prospects from Salesforce and other sources, working closely with colleagues in CRM & Insights.
• Profile Creation-Producing clear, high-quality prospect research profiles to support donor cultivation, relationship development and strategic decision-making.
• Ethical Screening -Leading on due diligence and ethical screening, ensuring a consistent and rigorous approach across donors and markets.
• Data and Reporting-Using data, insight and reporting to analyse prospect pool, identify new donor opportunities and support accurate, compliant donor records.

About you:

You will need to bring strong prospect research experience, from an international fundraising team or comparable environment, alongside a good understanding of global philanthropy trends, donor behaviour and ethical fundraising practice.

You'll have to be confident in turning research into clear, useful insight for fundraisers, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and communicate findings in a way that supports action.

You'll also have excellent attention to detail and the ability to self-manage a varied workload in a busy, values-led environment.

Why this role:

This is an exciting opportunity to help connect passionate supporters with an incredible animal welfare charity dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive. You would be joining a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 24/7 GP access, Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support, Premium Calm App subscription, Electric car scheme, defined contribution pension scheme, free onsite parking and office next to mainline station and much more.

Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Thursday 20 August 2026
2nd Stage (Face to Face) Interview, with task:Thursday 27 August 2026

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Lead a pioneering organisation transforming refugee lives through employment

Chief Executive

Salary: £95k–£99k (including London Weighting)

Location: London | Regular travel to Birmingham, Manchester and other parts of the UK; minimum 60% office-based, with a greater office presence expected initially.

This mission-driven charity supports refugees to build new lives through meaningful employment. Since 2015, it has helped thousands of individuals gain skills, confidence and access to work—unlocking financial independence, purpose and long-term opportunity.

With over 500,000 refugees now living in the UK and facing significant barriers to employment, the need for high-quality, targeted support has never been greater. The organisation works with individuals, employers and partners to create pathways into sustainable employment while driving systemic change across the sector.

We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase of impact.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally recognised charity at a pivotal moment. With responsibility for strategy, operations, partnerships and fundraising, the CEO will work closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to scale impact, deepen employer and funder relationships, and ensure the organisation continues to deliver high-quality, life-changing support.

As the public face of the charity, you will play a critical role in building influence, championing the power of employment to transform lives, and strengthening partnerships across business, philanthropy, government and civil society.

We are interested in hearing from leaders who bring:

• Significant experience as a Chief Executive, or as a senior leader within a large social impact organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing organisational strategy, including vision-setting and leading associated change management.
• Significant experience developing strategic partnerships with corporate funders and partner organisations to drive income growth and create employment opportunities for beneficiaries.
• The ability to motivate and inspire staff and volunteers at all levels to maximise their contribution to the organisation's mission.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and represent the organisation externally.
• A deep commitment to equity, inclusion and embedding lived experience in decision-making and organisational culture.
• Experience operating within charity governance frameworks and working effectively with Boards.

This is an opportunity to lead a talented and committed team, work alongside an ambitious Board, and make a profound difference to the lives of refugees across the UK.

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please view the appointment brief on Prospectus website.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: Week commencing 24th August
Interviews with Breaking Barriers: 11th September

Saïd Business School is entering an exciting new chapter. As we prepare to celebrate our 30th anniversary and deliver an ambitious new five-year strategy, we are expanding our Development and Alumni team and seeking two exceptional Senior Philanthropy Officers to help drive a transformational step change in philanthropic support. Working closely with senior academics, School leadership, alumni and supporters, you will build meaningful relationships with philanthropists whose generosity can help tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges through business, entrepreneurship, innovation and social impact.

You will manage a portfolio of high-potential prospects, developing tailored engagement strategies that connect donors' passions with Oxford Saïd's strategic priorities. From identifying opportunities and cultivating relationships through to securing significant gifts and delivering outstanding stewardship, you will play a leading role in growing philanthropic income and impact across the School.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and selected philanthropic organisations.
• Securing gifts typically ranging from £50,000 to £1 million+.
• Building trusted relationships with senior academics, School leadership, alumni volunteers and University colleagues.
• Translating world-class academic research and thought leadership into inspiring donor propositions.
• Supporting cultivation events, donor visits and stewardship activities that deepen engagement and demonstrate impact.

You will be an experienced and strategic fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts and building successful donor relationships within complex organisations. You will have experience engaging high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic organisations, consistently achieving ambitious income targets and managing prospects through the full fundraising cycle. Additionally, you will possess the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling philanthropic opportunities. A strong understanding of fundraising best practice, ethics and data governance is essential, alongside experience using fundraising CRM systems.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 August 2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Are you an experienced event manager ready to take strategic ownership of a flagship fundraising event with an established reputation and a seven-figure impact? 

Womankind Worldwide is looking for an ambitious and experienced Event Manager to lead our International Women's Day Gala - a prestigious event that brings together more than 400 leaders from the worlds of finance, law and business and raises over £1.2 million each year to support women's rights organisations and movements. 

This is far more than an event delivery role. You'll take strategic ownership of the Gala, leading its planning, delivery and future development. Working closely with our volunteer Gala Committee, sponsors, donors, suppliers and senior colleagues, you'll identify opportunities to grow income, strengthen partnerships, enhance the guest experience and ensure the Gala continues to evolve and thrive. 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Has significant experience leading high-profile fundraising, corporate or major events. 

• Can balance strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail. 

• Builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors and volunteers. 

• Is confident managing complex projects, budgets and multiple priorities. 

• Is passionate about using events to inspire supporters and maximise fundraising impact. 

At Womankind, you'll join a feminist organisation working alongside women's rights organisations and movements to advance gender equality. We offer flexible and hybrid working, a supportive team culture and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to a more equal world. 

If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, the opportunity to shape the future of a highly successful event and the chance to use your skills to support feminist movements globally, we'd love to hear from you. 

Organisational Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover 12 Months)

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Hours: 28 hours per week (would consider a minimum of 21 hours per week for the suitable candidate)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover 12 months

Location: London, Finsbury Park (Office based role)

Starting Salary:  £ 37,479 per annum for 28 hours (FTE £46,849 per annum).

Closing Date:  2nd August 2026

Expected Date of Interviews:  In person in Finsbury Park on 2 September 2026

Job Ref: VA794
 

Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.Our powerful campaigns have delivered real impact for survivors of torture across the UK.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Organisational Well Being Lead to join our charity as we embark on our 4 years’ strategy 2026-2030 with a strong commitment to embed a dynamic wellbeing approach that celebrates and supports our committed teams and is co-created and co-owned by all of us.
 

About the Role
 

Over the past two and a half years, the wellbeing provision at Freedom from Torture has evolved considerably through the adoption of a systemic, trauma-informed approach. This approach recognises wellbeing as a shared organisational and individual responsibility, taking into account the complex interplay of systems, relationships, and environmental factors that shape wellbeing.

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The post holder will help lead on the development of all aspects of Freedom from Torture’s wellbeing strategy. It will range from advising senior leaders on organisational decisions impacting wellbeing, designing and recommending service delivery initiatives, creating training products and systematically evaluating the efficacy of the wellbeing approach.

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Freedom from Torture’s external presence in the wellbeing sphere, amongst refugee sector organisations, is growing from strength to strength. The postholder will need to keep the momentum, sharing best practice across the sector.

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About You​

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The successful candidate will have experience in leading wellbeing initiatives effectively, have a strong understanding of how wellbeing fits in with a Human Rights organisation and possess knowledge of what excellent wellbeing practice includes within organisations directly supporting traumatised individuals and families.

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They will demonstrate confidence in driving organisation-wide engagement with wellbeing initiatives, fostering open dialogue on sensitive issues, and translating emerging research and best practice into meaningful action across a multidisciplinary environment.

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If you are passionate about Human Rights, this is an exciting time to join Freedom from Torture and to really make a difference as it has just launched its 2026-2030 strategy, with survivors and its peopleat the heart of it.
 

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day (pro rata) annual leave entitlement, 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution), and flexible working opportunities.
 

Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.

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Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range, but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £ 37,479 - £43,476 per annum for 28 hours.

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To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please kindly find the attached file.​​

Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
 

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally; we fight to hold torturing states to account, and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
 

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
 

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
 

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
 

No agencies please.

About Pathway Fund

We are the UK's first Black and Ethnic Minoritised (BEM)-led impact investment wholesaler, dedicated to catalysing opportunities for Black and Ethnically Minoritised communities across the UK. Our mission is to address structural inequalities within the UK’s investment ecosystem by providing bespoke and subsidised capital to BEM-led organisations, making it more affordable and accessible to those underserved by existing infrastructure. We act as a funder, convenor, and knowledge builder, bridging gaps between communities, finance, and policymakers to drive systemic change and foster inclusive growth and community wealth building.

Following the receipt of our Dormant Assets funding, we have moved into full delivery mode, with the first wave of Investment Management Organisations (IMOs) already applying. We are a small, collaborative team with an ambitious remit and a strong commitment to public value, working closely with partners to ensure we achieve our mission.

Reports to: CEO

Location: Kennington, London (hybrid or remote working)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 per annum

Purpose of the Role

The Executive Assistant & Governance Officer is a critical role ensuring the seamless operation of the Pathway Fund's leadership and governance structures. This role provides dedicated, high-level support directly to the CEO, the Board of Directors, and logistical support for the Social Investment Committee (SIC). Crucially, this position acts as the CEO's operational anchor, tracking team deliverables and managing external-facing events and communications assets to ensure the organisation operates efficiently, professionally, and at pace.

This is a highly focused role that requires judgment, discretion, and the confidence to manage senior stakeholders, prioritise competing demands, and keep the organisation's leadership moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Support to the CEO

• Provide proactive, high-quality EA support to the CEO, including complex diary management, meeting coordination, and travel planning.
• Manage the CEO’s inbox, triaging communications, acting as the first point of contact, and handling correspondence with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare comprehensive briefings, presentations, daily itineraries, and follow-up actions for the CEO ahead of senior meetings.
• Act as a gatekeeper, anticipating the CEO's needs and protecting their time to focus on strategy and partnerships.

2. CEO's Team Delivery & Tracking

• Manage the weekly team meeting cycle and associated papers on behalf of the CEO.
• Monitor team delivery by actively chasing team members on key deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Track actions and decisions generated by the CEO to ensure organisational follow-through and accountability.

3. Governance Support: Board & SIC

• Provide full administrative and governance support to the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with the Programme Manager (who acts as the formal secretariat for the SIC) to ensure all Social Investment Committee coordination, paper distribution, and logistical support is effectively managed.
• Schedule Board and SIC meetings, ensuring maximum attendance from senior stakeholders.
• Prepare, collate, and distribute high-quality agenda packs and papers for the Board in a timely manner.
• Attend Board meetings to take accurate, professional minutes and capture critical action points.
• Maintain and manage the Board Hub, ensuring it acts as a secure, well-organised, and up-to-date digital repository for all company papers, governance documentation, and member details.
• Track key governance deadlines and compliance requirements.

4. External Events & Project Coordination

• Organise and manage logistics for high-level external conferences, meetings, and events involving external partners, the Board, and the SIC.
• Lead the coordination of the annual Board away day.
• Support the logistical delivery of specific programme events, including Dormant Assets (DA) programme wave support and events.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure the smooth operational delivery of programme-related administrative tasks.
• Organise and manage (Fund Manager Initiative) FMI events for investment managers.

5. Communications & Asset Management

• Keep the Pathway Fund's external communication mediums and digital assets up to date.
• Maintain and update the Pathway Fund website, working with colleagues to publish agreed content.
• Keep the organisational knowledge base accurate and well-maintained.

6. General

• Handle sensitive and confidential information regarding the CEO, Board, and SIC with absolute integrity.
• Act as a culture carrier, modelling professionalism, clarity, and collaboration.

 Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, Business Support, or senior governance support role directly supporting senior leaders or C-suite executives.
• Extensive experience supporting Boards, Trustees, or formal committees.
• Experience of preparing high-quality agendas, collating complex papers, and taking accurate minutes for senior or board-level meetings.
• Demonstrable ability to support senior leaders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and push back when necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of digital literacy (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace, document management, video conferencing).
• Confidence in using digital tools, including office software, websites, and content management systems.

Attributes & Approach

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and reliable.
• Calm under pressure; able to think ahead and anticipate the needs of the CEO and Board.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable handling confidential information.
• Proactive and solutions-focused – you spot problems early and fix them.
• Confident in tracking and chasing deliverables from colleagues professionally and effectively.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in the charity, foundation, or social impact sector.
• Interest in racial equity, social justice, or systems change work.

What We Offer

• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave, 3 days office closure between Christmas and New Year (covering office closure), plus bank holidays.
• Flexible/Hybrid Working: We welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. We operate a remote working policy for long-distance employees where they will be required to attend the office twice a month with some flexibility for key events. Travel costs will be covered for remote employees. Employees based locally are expected to travel to the office 3 days a week.
• Pension Scheme: 5.5% employer pension contribution.
• Professional Development: Dedicated training budget or commitment to continuous learning.
• Culture: The opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to delivering systemic impact and racial equity in the UK social investment ecosystem.

Business Analyst

We’re looking for a collaborative and motivated individual to join our Digital, Technology & Data Services team as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Business Analyst.

Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

Position: 000027 Business Analyst - Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

Location: Home-based, Nationwide UK. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum/pro rata or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum/pro rata may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Health Cash Plan, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 2 August 2026

Interview Date: TBC 

The Role

Initially reporting to the Associate Director for Knowledge and Insight, the Business Analyst will support the development and ongoing improvement of the organisation’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM platform. The role will analyse and translate business needs into clear, well-structured technical requirements, helping to deliver Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM improvements that enhance customer services, strengthen engagement and improve operational efficiency.

The role acts as a key bridge between operational teams and technical delivery colleagues, ensuring changes are driven by genuine organisational needs, aligned with strategic priorities, and designed to deliver sustainable long term value.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Working with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business processes, user needs and priorities

· Analysing, documenting and translating business requirements into clear functional specifications for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM development

· Collaborating closely with Digital, Technology & Data Services colleagues to support the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM enhancements

· Ensuring Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM developments align with organisational strategy and deliver measurable business benefits

· Supporting continuous improvement of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM platform, championing usability, efficiency and best practice

About You

You will:

· Have experience or a proven track record of working as a Business Analyst on CRM systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365.

· Have strong skills in requirements gathering, analysis and documentation

· Be confident working collaboratively with both technical and non technical stakeholders

· Have experience translating operational needs into effective technical solutions

· Be organised, analytical and focused on delivering long term value for the organisation

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Applications

You will be asked to submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

You will be able to view the role profile when you apply.

Stroke Association

Finding strength through support

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support. 

Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.

We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Analyst.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Job Title:People Coordinator 

Salary:£32,500 per annum (full time)

Location:Hybrid: Working time split between your Home and our London Office 

Hours of work:This is a full-time role (35 hours pw) with flexible working options

Reporting to:Director of People 

Premier, Europe’s largest Christian Media agency, is seeking a People (HR) Coordinator to play a vital role in supporting our mission to help people encounter God through media.

We’re looking for a capable and proactive People Coordinator to play a key role in delivering an excellent people experience across our organisation. This is an opportunity for someone with solid coordination experience who wants to grow, take ownership, and contribute to improving how a People function operates in a mission-driven environment.

About the Role

People Experience and Operations:

This is a hands-on, varied HR role in a small team where you’ll be involved across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping ensure that our people processes are professional, efficient, and aligned with our values.

You’ll act as a first point of contact for queries, providing clear and professional support on a range of people policies and procedures.

Recruitment Coordination:

Responsible for managing designated vacancies using our Applicant Tracking System, including all stages of the recruitment cycle from advertising to appointment and onboarding.

People Systems, Data & Insight:

You will be proficient in using systems and databases, responsible for maintaining the data in our HR System. You will ensure that individual records are accurate and up to date and produce reports when required.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

You will enjoy project work, and you won’t just be maintaining processes – we’ll be expecting you to look for opportunities to improve them!

This role offers excellent development for someone looking to grow in HR, including:

•Exposure to the full employee lifecycle in a mission-driven organisation

•Opportunities to develop expertise in HR systems, data, and reporting

•Involvement in projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for:

This role will suit someone who is organised, detail-focused, confident managing multiple priorities, passionate about people with a genuine interest in developing their HR career.

✅ Essential

·Experience of working in a busy team in a generalist or coordination role

·Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

·Clear and professional written and verbal communication

·Some experience of applying UK employment legislation in practice

·Used to handling confidential information with discretion

·Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively under pressure

·Confidence using Microsoft Office and ideally some experience of databases.

➕ Desirable

·Experience using HR systems and producing reports

·CIPD qualification (or willing to work towards it)

·Experience supporting end-to-end recruitment processes

·Project coordination and process improvement

Please note that this role sits within a Christian organisation, and faith is an integral part of our working life. The nature of the role and our Christian context means this role has a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal Christian faith and a commitment to Premier’s mission.

Ready to make a lasting Impact? If you have a great eye for detail and can also see the bigger picture, if you enjoy taking ownership of your work, improving processes, and are passionate about delivering a high-quality people experience within a mission-driven context, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Premier? 

Premier offers a great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually!

Competitive salary and benefits package:

• Flexible working arrangements based on the requirements of the role
• Hybrid working including some time working in our new Christian Media Centre in London
• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Additional leave on your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Enhanced Family leave and Pay

In addition we offer:

• Mission-Driven Work: Take the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions of people.
• Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development in a role where your contributions are truly valued.

Application Process

• All applications need to be completed online using our recruitment system (linked from our adverts).
• You will be asked to answer a number of questions before submitting your application – please ensure you provide information on how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this role.