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Head of Continuous Improvement
Salary: up to £65,000 (dependant on experience)
Location: Remote with regular face to face meetings in London and Downton
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Continuous Improvement to join our Service Directorate at Help for Heroes. This newly created role will be pivotal in driving service quality, operational efficiency and data-led excellence across our charity — helping us achieve our mission to ensure that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.
If you are a collaborative and strategic leader with a passion for embedding continuous improvement and inspiring excellence across teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About the Role
Reporting to the Service Director, the Head of Continuous Improvement will lead and coordinate initiatives that enhance the quality, efficiency and consistency of our services for beneficiaries. You will design and implement a robust quality assurance framework, ensure operational data integrity, and drive service and process improvements that align with our strategic objectives.
You’ll work closely with the Data & Insights team to ensure data and evidence inform service development, delivery, and decision-making. As part of both the Service Leadership Team and the Charity-wide Leadership Team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Marketing & Communications, and Commercial to champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Help for Heroes’ services as we enter an exciting phase of growth and transformation.
About You
You’ll be a resourceful, forward-thinking leader with a strong background in continuous improvement, quality assurance, or service excellence within a complex service delivery environment. You’ll bring both analytical rigour and emotional intelligence — able to use data to drive improvement while engaging and motivating others through change.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience designing and implementing quality assurance or continuous improvement frameworks.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to present at all levels.
- Experience working with CRM systems or operational data environments in a service delivery context.
You’ll be values-driven, empathetic and energised by the opportunity to make a lasting difference for those who’ve served.
About the Team
Our Service Directorate delivers integrated support and community initiatives across the UK, all aligned with our LiveWell Strategy — focused on ensuring that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.
You’ll join a team of passionate, purpose-driven professionals committed to improving the quality, consistency and impact of our services for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
The detail:
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 23rd November 2025
First interviews are expected to take place on the 9th and 10th December 2025 via Microsoft Teams and will include interview questions and analytical task. A final stage interview is anticipated to be held in person in Downton week commencing 15th December. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should the right candidates present themselves —early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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WHAT IS START NETWORK?
Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.
Our current membership is made up of over 130 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.
OUR SOLUTIONS
DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and de-centralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.
EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.
COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.
For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website.
OUR VALUES
WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.
WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it
WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.
WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.
WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.
JOB PURPOSE
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to go beyond the numbers and help shape a more equitable humanitarian system. The Finance Business Partner - Programmes will lead business partnering and financial planning for Start Network programmes teams taking responsibility for ensuring budgets and forecasts are robust, aligned with donor requirements and strategically positioned to achieve organisational objectives. The role will provide thorough financial planning, excellent management information and robust partnering and challenge to budget holders.
The Finance Business Partner – Programmes will also collaborate with hub representatives and member organisations, steering hubs to develop sustainable financial models, and guiding programme hosts to manage donor funds effectively, ensuring compliance while building local financial capacity and autonomy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their own way out of poverty?
QuarterFive are delighted to be supporting Hand in Hand International in their search for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer (Corporate Partnerships). Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International have helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change, some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.
Achievements (so far) include:
- 9.2 million new and improved jobs
- +93% average increase in monthly income
- 84% of women with the power to make decisions in their lives
As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer (Corporate Partnerships), you will join their award-winning fundraising team - a team of eight, including a Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, three Philanthropy Partnerships Managers, two Philanthropy Officers and a Philanthropy and Corporate Assistant.
This is a corprorate partnerships focused Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer role, ideal for someone skilled in business development and relationship management who is passionate about driving social impact through strategic partnerships. You will work with a diverse range of companies — from global brands and corporate foundations to purpose-led SMEs — helping to deliver mutually beneficial partnerships that raise both income and profile for Hand in Hand International.
As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer (Corporate Partnerships), you will:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, corporate foundations, and institutional organisations
- Support the expansion of new, high-value strategic partnerships
- Help develop and deliver the organisation’s Cause-Related Marketing (CRM) product to raise both revenue and brand visibility
- Identify, cultivate and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach and networking
- Contribute to the corporate team target of $3.2 million and the overall PCP team target of $7.1 million
- Collaborate with programme teams to develop tailored, impact-led proposals and partnership pitches
- Steward existing corporate partners to deepen engagement and ensure mutual value
- Build strong, strategic relationships with corporate stakeholders at all levels
Ideal skills and experience:
- At least 1 year of experience in corporate partnerships, business development, or major donor fundraising
- Proven ability to secure new partnerships and deliver tangible income results
- Track record of managing and growing six-figure relationships or accounts
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, confident engaging with senior stakeholders across sectors
- Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and ability to align business objectives with social impact
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at developing compelling proposals and pitches
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-focused
Employee benefits include:
- 26 days a year annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ service by a day per year up to 30 days a year
- Employer pension contribution of 6.5%
- Hand in Hand is committed to financially empowering families and breaking down restrictive gender stereotypes. They offer employees parental leave at 20
weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new mothers or primary caregivers and 13 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new fathers or secondary caregivers (this also applies for adoption and surrogacy) - Five days paid dependents leave per year
- International travel: Visiting their programmes and meeting the entrepreneurs they support is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of working for Hand in Hand
- Gym stipend: Hand in Hand provide a monthly contribution towards gym membership / fitness or wellbeing activities
- Flexible working: Hand in Hand offer home working as standard on Mondays and Fridays
- Flexible start time between 8am–10am
- Positive, inclusive culture: Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand’s six strategic goals. They aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via a yearly staff survey). They believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to recruit 33% of all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector.
Please apply ASAP. A detailed brief will be shared with suitable applicants, along with full support with CV and cover letter.
First stage interviews will take place w/c 1st December.
Second stage interviews will take place in person, with a written task during w/c 8th December.
Unfortunately, we are not able to reply to all applicants.
Every day we equip under-served women with skills and resources to earn more money, ignite local economies and lift nations out of poverty.


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The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a prominent national charity on a fantastic Corporate Partnerships – New Business Lead position. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Relationship Fundraising team — one that blends strategy, innovation, and purpose.
About the Role
As the Corporate Partnerships - New Business Lead, you will:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team of three to deliver transformational corporate partnerships.
- Develop and deliver a bold new business strategy to grow income.
- Identify, negotiate, and secure six- and seven-figure partnerships.
- Build a robust, strategically aligned pipeline of corporate prospects.
- Work collaboratively with Partnership Management, Philanthropy, Trusts, and Institutional teams to drive team culture and seamless partner experience.
- Contribute to organisational projects and innovations that attract new corporate funding and deliver measurable impact.
About You
You’re a confident leader with a track record of winning high-value corporate partnerships and driving growth through creativity and collaboration. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in securing six and seven-figure corporate partnerships.
- Strong leadership and line management skills, with a passion for developing others.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Experience in setting and managing income and expenditure budgets.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and financial reporting skills.
What’s on Offer
· Location: London (Hybrid)
· Salary: circa £55,000
· Contract: Permanent, 4 or 5 days/week
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Senior Fundraising Manager (New Business)
Salary£51,100 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (New Business)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £51,100 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1149337
We have an outstanding opportunity to drive new revenue streams to help young people.
YMCA England & Wales is seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead the development of new high-value corporate partnerships. This role offers a unique career opportunity to shape and deliver the next phase of our national corporate fundraising ambition, building on a strong foundation of award-winning work.
Our Corporate Partnerships team has recently been recognised at the Corporate Engagement Awards:
Gold – Best Educational Programme with Cadent Gas, for the Safe and Well Communities Project, supporting vulnerable people with energy efficiency, safety, and healthy living.
Silver – Best Alignment of Brand Values through Sponsorship with Vestey Holdings, for the Youth Ambassador Programme, giving young people a voice in policy and change.
As Senior Fundraising Manager, you will play a leading role in securing new partnerships of similar scale and impact. You will bring a strong track record in new business development—identifying, cultivating, and closing significant corporate relationships. You will design compelling partnership propositions, manage high-level external engagement, and ensure alignment with YMCA’s mission and strategic priorities.
This is a senior position with scope to influence both the direction of YMCA’s corporate fundraising strategy and the culture of the wider team. Managing a Senior Fundraising Officer, you will provide leadership and guidance, while also contributing to a collaborative and ambitious environment across the fundraising team.
The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraiser with demonstrable results in winning new corporate partnerships. You are probably the top performer at your current charity, can evidence multiple six figure successes and are eager to take the next step in your career by moving to a more strategic, senior role. You will be motivated by the chance to shape a growing programme, work with high-profile brands, and create opportunities that deliver lasting change for young people and communities across England and Wales.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
As our Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Single Homeless Project’s (SHP) partnerships with businesses across London and beyond. You will lead a talented and driven team, inspiring them to deliver exceptional results as you grow a programme that already engages thousands of corporate employees each year. Through strategic relationship building, creative collaboration, and authentic storytelling, you will connect the values and ambitions of our partners with SHP’s mission to end homelessness in London - turning corporate energy into lasting social change.
Working at the heart of SHP’s Fundraising team, you will lead the development of innovative partnerships that raise vital income, expand our volunteering offer, and create meaningful opportunities for businesses to engage with our work. You will nurture relationships with existing partners, while securing exciting new collaborations that deliver mutual value and deepen their commitment to our cause. From six-figure fundraising initiatives to dynamic corporate events, your creativity and strategic vision will ensure every partnership reaches its full potential and has a measurable impact on our clients’ lives.
This is a chance to make a tangible difference while advancing your own career within a tenacious homelessness charity. At SHP, you’ll be supported to grow as a leader, empowered to shape strategy, and encouraged to bring bold ideas to life. Your work will directly influence how we connect with the corporate world - and, in doing so, help drive forward our mission to end homelessness and rough sleeping in London, creating a city where everyone has a place to call home.
Hybrid working for us means two days a week in our office in Kings Cross, with three days working from home - this can be discussed in more detail in interview. We would be looking for the post holder to start in early February 2026.
About you:
- You’re an experienced relationship builder who knows how to inspire and engage businesses around a shared purpose.
- You have a proven track record of developing and growing successful corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful results.
- You think strategically but act creatively, finding fresh ways to connect companies with SHP’s mission and values.
- You’re confident managing people and enjoy helping your team reach their potential while achieving ambitious goals together.
- You’re comfortable working towards income targets and know how to turn insight and opportunity into action.
- You care deeply about social impact and are motivated by the chance to help end homelessness and rough sleeping in London.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 16th November at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an basic DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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We are looking for a Finance Business Partner Programmes (Job Share) to join our busy Finance Team in Brooke UK. The role is for 3 days per week and reports to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. You will share the role with another Finance Business Partner to drive financial process improvement in our Country Programmes in Ethiopia, Senegal, Nicaragua, India, Pakistan and Kenya, as well as the UK Programmes Department. This is an exciting time to join Brooke as we are about to embark on planning our new multi-year strategy.
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting Country Programmes and UK Programmes Department in the effective management of financial resources, with timely financial reporting
- Leading on communication and coordination of financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes for Country Programmes and UK Programmes Department
- Providing the Director of Programmes with analysis of financial performance of Country Programmes and UK Programmes Department
Criteria
In order to excel in this post you will need:
- A professional accounting qualification, or qualified by experience
- Extensive experience of managing budgeting and forecasting processes
- Proven experience of using SUN financial system or similar
- Knowledge and experience of donor fund management
- Business partnering experience including skills to analyse, interpret and report financial data
At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.
We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.
We would love to hear from you.
Interview dates: 1st round, 21st November 2025
Are you passionate about justice, equity, and inclusion? Do you have the vision and leadership to help shape a Church that truly reflects the diversity of its people?
The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Director for Inclusion to lead and champion our commitment to becoming a fully inclusive, justice-seeking, evangelistic and growing Church. This pivotal role will provide strategic direction and expert guidance to embed the principles of Justice, Dignity and Solidarity (JDS) across the Connexion, in alignment with the God for All and Justice-Seeking Church strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and development of the JDS strategy across the Connexion.
- Advise the Conference, Connexional Council, and JDS Committee on inclusion-related strategy and policy.
- Line manage the JDS Programme Coordinator and oversee support for District EDI Officers and Solidarity Circle Coordinators.
- Drive cultural and systemic change within the Church to promote greater representation and participation.
- Represent the Methodist Church in external EDI forums and foster ecumenical partnerships.
- Collaborate with HR and colleagues together with key stakeholders on benchmarking, training, and data analysis related to EDI.
About You:
You will be a strategic thinker and compassionate leader, with:
- A degree-level education and demonstrable experience in EDI leadership.
- Proven ability to influence change, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
- A deep understanding of inclusion within faith-based contexts, and a commitment to the mission of the Methodist Church.
- Excellent interpersonal, theological reflection, and presentation skills.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life and witness of the Methodist Church. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to ensure that justice, dignity and solidarity are at the heart of everything we do
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Closing date: 24 November 2025
Interviews will be held in London on: 9 December 2025
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Carers UK is looking for an Account Executive to support the Income Generation and Communication team in delivering activities to maintain and grow significant income from Carers UK’s products and services, namely the Employers for Carers forum.
With the Carers Leave Act now a statutory requirement for all employers to support unpaid carers by giving five days unpaid carers leave, this is a pivotal time for working carers to receive the right support to remain in work.
About you
You will be highly confident approaching and building rapport with prospective and existing clients with a commitment to a sustained high level of outbound communication. Collaborative in approach and with excellent communication skills you will have the ability to prioritise and manage a combination of different tasks and work effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines.
About the role
Carers UK’s Income Generation and Communication team is responsible for the organisation’s income stream. You will be a self-starter, with account management and sales experience, who will assist the team to develop, deliver and grow its earned income activities. You will carry out prospects research to support new business development, while building relationships through active client engagement. You will receive relevant training, guidance and coaching.
We are a truly inclusive team; we offer flexibility and we live and breathe our values. We are Attentive, Ambitious and Achievers.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 21 November 2025
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver lifesaving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About the role:
The Partnerships Manager will maximise income from trusts, foundations, and corporate foundations across the UK by building long-term, strategic relationships. The role focuses on aligning funder interests with Concern’s programming priorities, delivering compelling proposals and reporting, and providing excellent stewardship. It also plays a leadership role within the team, managing staff and contributing to overall fundraising strategy.
About You:
ESSENTIAL
• Demonstrable experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising
• Proven success in securing and managing six- or seven-figure grants from trusts and foundations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, strategic, and target-driven.
• Deep understanding of international development and global humanitarian issues.
• Financial acumen, including interpreting and presenting budgets to donors.
• Experience of using a CRM database to store data, information and communications.
DESIRABLE
• Experience, knowledge of and keen interest in the international development sector
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.
TO APPLY
Please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you match the job criteria by 9th November 2025.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £49,613 - £55,125, based on full time hours (35 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
You may also have experience in the following: Partnerships Manager, B2B Partnerships Manager, Commercial Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager – Partnerships, Brand Partnerships Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Charity partnerships, Corporate fundraising, Cause-related marketing, Sponsorship manager / sponsorship partnerships, Commercial development (charity / membership body), Stakeholder management – partnerships, Brand collaborations / brand partnerships
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Finance Business Partner
Finance Business Partner – Enabling & Strategic Investments (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) London, Peterborough or Hybrid
At Mencap, we’re passionate about changing the lives of people with a learning disability. We’re looking for a proactive and insightful Finance Business Partner to support our enabling operational departments & strategic projects.
You’ll be part of a collaborative Finance Business Partnering team of eight, providing financial insight and support to Mencap’s enabling functions – including IT, People, CEO Office, and Finance – as well as key org-wide strategic projects. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping senior leaders understand their financial position, make informed decisions, and help deliver the charity’s objectives.
What you’ll do
- Partner with senior stakeholders and project managers to deliver clear, insightful financial analysis and reports.
- Lead monthly finance reviews with budget holders, providing expert advice and challenge to drive sound decision-making.
- Support the creation of accurate budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial plans are realistic and aligned to organisational goals.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through critical review of results and proactive financial insight.
- Collaborate closely with the wider Finance Team to ensure strong financial control, compliance, and accurate reporting.
- Use your analytical and problem-solving skills to spot issues, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in management accounting, business partnering, or financial planning and analysis.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex information clearly.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to build relationships and explain financials to non-finance colleagues.
- Ideally, part-qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
- Charity or not-for-profit experience, and familiarity with Power BI, would be an advantage.
Why join Mencap?
You’ll be joining a supportive, purpose-driven organisation where finance is at the heart of achieving social impact. Although this is an 18-month fixed term contract, there’s potential for the role to become permanent.
Apply now – applications close on Sunday, 9th November. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week beginning 10th November.
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
- Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
Do you have demonstrable experience of new business development? Have you personally secured 6 figure partnerships in previous roles?
We're recruiting a New Partnerships Manager to be responsible for proactively identifying, prospecting, and cultivating leads in key sectors to secure new 5-6 figure, multi-year corporate partnerships with local and national businesses.
About this job
As New Partnerships Manager, you'll:
- develop a prospect pipeline to raise a personal income target which contributes to an overall team target
- support the Senior New Partnerships Manager in the identification and cultivation of new corporate partnerships, accessing a range of income streams and budget holders
- support senior team members in attending meetings with potential corporate partners, including preparing relevant briefs in advance
- prepare relevant and creative applications and proposals for pitches for potential corporate partners
- work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both Dogs Trust and the new partner
About you
To be successful in this role you'll have demonstrable experience of new business development, ideally in a charity setting, with a track record of securing six-figure partnerships.
You'll be organised, articulate and credible, with a real appreciation of different budget holders within companies who may be interested in supporting Dogs Trust, and an understanding of different types of corporate partnerships.
In addition, you'll have demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills, and you'll have the ability to write clearly and concisely, and to tailor written style to the needs of different audiences.
About the team
The team build multi-year partnerships with businesses consisting of multiple fundraising mechanisms including, but not limited to, corporate donations, cause related marketing, employee engagement and volunteering, charity of the year, and sponsorship.
Interviews for this position will start on Thursday 20th November 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the post
The Business Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of AHS. This position focuses on the practical delivery and coordination of operations including implementing processes, maintaining systems, and supporting teams to work efficiently to deliver a longitudinal study. Acting as a central point for administration, the postholder will help keep our operations organised, identify and escalate issues as they arise, and ensure that processes and activities run seamlessly across our remote organisation.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Main responsibilities
Operational Delivery and Implementation
· Provide hands-on support to teams and managers in rolling out new tools, systems and operational processes that are critical for the success of the longitudinal study
· Support the smooth, day-to-day running of business operations, ensuring tasks and processes are completed efficiently
· Identify operational issues or bottlenecks, propose practical solutions where appropriate, and escalate matters to the Business Manager
Administration and Systems Management
· Maintain and update shared digital platforms, databases and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
· Manage administrative functions such as task tracking in a fully virtual environment
· Provide day-to-day administrative support including preparing, filing, archiving and retrieving documents
· Manage AHS central inbox(es) and escalate matters to the Business Manager as appropriate
Team Coordination and Support
· Coordinate meetings and workshops, including scheduling and logistics, for AHS team members and external parties as required
· Provide key administrative support during meetings, including business and study meeting minutes as required
People and HR Administration
· Support HR processes including onboarding, training coordination, and maintaining staff and contractor records
Knowledge, skills and experience Essential criteria
· Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment
· Qualified to A level or vocational qualifications, or equivalent, plus some experience in a relevant role
· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software
· Able to manage information electronically through databases and spreadsheets
· Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise and, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions
· Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques
Desirable criteria
· Experience of working in an organisation in its infancy or a start-up
Dimensions
· This is expected to be a full-time post
· AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK
· Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is EoD Sunday 16 November.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 08 December 2025.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £48,000 per annum
Location: Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AZ
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Today, we are a group of charities and charitable companies and have a strong reputation within the children’s care sector. Coram is a leader in adoption and fostering, children’s health education, therapy, child and family law, and advocacy for those in and leaving care. The organisation has grown rapidly in recent years, both in terms of income and staffing, making an exciting and interesting place to be.
Coram Group’s Human Resources team is multi-faceted, it sits at the heart of the organisation and has a reputation for excellent customer service and advice. We would welcome an enthusiastic and highly organised HR generalist who would be keen to grasp the challenge of working with a range of diverse partners across the organisation providing high quality and consistent people related advice and guidance whilst responding to and being mindful of operational needs.
As an HR Business Partner, you will:
- Work in partnership with Coram group leadership team and stakeholders to help shape, develop and deliver solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the organisation.
- Provide expert and professional advice and support to all staff and managers, ensuring all feel included, engaged, comfortable and equipped to fulfil their role.
- Drive organisation results and increase colleague engagement, by working with senior partners across the Coram group in support of the people and strategy/business plan
- Keep the organisation safe by identifying and managing risk.
- Work with the wider Human Resources (HR) team to develop and implement specific HR projects and policies linked with the people strategy.
What we are looking for:
- CIPD Qualified or qualified by experience with evidence of proactive CPD
- Experience of delivering solution focused professional HR generalist advice underpinned by up-to-date knowledge of legislation
- Ability to manage numerous projects across Business Units with conflicting deadlines and to prioritise workload accordingly
- Be skilled at working with data, drawing insight from analytics including HR systems; ability to run reports, manipulate data, and analyse information
- Proven experience of influencing and coaching managers through a wide range of employee relations issues
- Experience of managing change - redundancy, TUPE and culture.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: Monday 17th November 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November 2025
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Are you a dynamic, compassionate and ambitious leader who believes everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, feel valued, and be part of their community? We are looking for an inspiring Service Manager to lead and further develop our innovative Finding & Matching Service — supporting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism to build fulfilling lives in homes and communities they choose.
About the Role
As Service Manager, you’ll take the lead in shaping and growing a person-centred service that meets the highest standards of care and compliance. You’ll empower and develop a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring our values of community, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. From managing day-to-day operations and staff development to driving service quality, you’ll play a vital role in creating real impact across the lives of the people we support.
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in social care, and a passion for innovation. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational management with creativity and collaboration. Importantly you will possess significant and demonstrable business development expertise, commercial awareness and the acumen necessary to not just manage but to progress and promote the outreach services offered by Centre 404.
In return, you’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values its people, offers opportunities for growth, and is committed to making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finding & Matching service
- Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development
- Maintain compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards
- Drive service growth and build stakeholder partnerships
- Oversee budgets and resource management
About You
- From one year to many years of management experience within social care
- From two years to many years of working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
- Strong understanding of person-centred values and self-directed support
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Significant business development and commercial growth expertise
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.