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​​We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!​

This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.​

As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.  Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.​

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
• Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?​

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start? ​

If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Facilities Supervisor  Salary £32,000 

On site at Southwark, there are five listed multi-function buildings: offices, residential accommodation, function space, storage/archive and the Cathedral. The RC Diocese of Southwark has its administrative services in Bowen House, the site offices and accommodation are housed across Archbishop’s House and Cathedral House with Amigo Hall being a conference/ events space.  It is a complex site both in terms of the nature of the buildings and their uses. 

As well as the Clergy and the Diocese staff, we also have other organisations and groups who use our premises and services, both in support of our aims and to raise funds for building maintenance.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation in this role.  We have embarked on a new strategy, making changes in how we work, particularly to improve our events service.  This role will focus on collaborating across these areas:

• Deliver a great service and spaces to clergy, clients, staff, and all building users
• Support the relationships with our parishioners and other groups
• Ensure the buildings are compliant, safe, clean and well presented at all times
• Deliver excellent services and events internally
• Improve our hospitality provision
• Respond creatively to customer feedback

This role requires someone who can combine technical skills (project implementation, H&S, contractor management, event management) and some physical strength with the soft skills to build relationships, working to deliver great services to clients, staff, and all building users.  It will be for 5 days a week, rostered across 7 days, generally between 8am to 6pm, with regular weekend work, some late nights and early mornings.

Reporting to: 

The line manager for this job is the Head of Site and Facilities, who reports to the Dean of the Cathedral. 

Job Purpose:

To provide efficient, cost-effective and safe maintenance of buildings and facilities for clergy, staff, residents, parishioners and visitors in buildings and outside spaces located on the site. This role will also be responsible for the management of events, primarily in the Cathedral and Amigo Hall.  There are no reports, but this role is one of a team of three, who are essentially ‘hands on’ where the job holder will be expected to ‘do’ as needed and will often work independently as the position is rostered across 7 days

Job Responsibilities:

This job will be responsible for (this list is not exhaustive):

• Site/Facilities
• Creating daily worksheets for 4 staff and checking daily on progress, reporting back to the Head of Facilities weekly on Mondays
• Ensuring a satisfactory, physical environment for all users and, in conjunction with other interested parties, to promote the efficient use of Diocesan assets
• Supporting the planned maintenance programme and dealing with unexpected issues as they arise
• Dealing effectively with any emergency/crisis issues
• Having experience of maintenance of power/electrics, heating/cooling, entry systems, cleaning, drills/alarms and security to liaise with and support the work of third-party contractors and utility providers
• Providing decorative touch ups, repair work and general maintenance
• Lone Working, in evenings and over rostered weekends
• Health and Safety on the site and in collaboration with the Diocesan Health and Safety Team.
  • Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations, policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to,
  • investigate accidents and incidents and prepare reports as required. Assess and respond to health and safety hazards.
  • Play an active role in emergencies and evacuation duties by acting as a fire warden
  • Maintain current first aid at work certificate.
• Facilitating disabled access and use of buildings
• Promoting environmental performance and ethical standards in all aspects of the role

         Events

• Creating the rota for 4 staff to ensure that all days, including weekends, are covered
• Bi-monthly stocktake and re-ordering of consumables
• Ensuring storage areas are clean and in order
• Ensuring Cathedral, Amigo Hall and meeting rooms are clean and in order
• Ensuring catering equipment is clean and pre-prepared on trays ready to be used by team
• Working with the Cathedral Administrator to ensure events run smoothly, being responsible for:
• Set up as required
• Providing appropriate equipment/IT
• Providing appropriate catering
• Supporting any staff or volunteers who assist with the running of events (e.g. unlocking/locking of the hall, etc)

Person Specification

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar or related role
• Knowledge of buildings maintenance in both commercial and residential settings
• Up to date with current Health and Safety regulations
• Experienced in managing relationships with contractors and utilities providers
• Experience in running of events
• Orderly, tidy and an eye for detail
• Competent user of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent communication skills
• Builds relationships and influences others for mutual benefit
• Co‐operates with others outside immediate team

Desirable

• Proactive, Positive, Helpful, “Can do” approach at all times
  Self-motivated with organisational and communication skills.
•  Experience in customer support.
• An eye for creating a great working environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at all levels
• A highly efficient and organised approach to your workload
• The ability to adapt and change priorities according to immediate business needs
• Resourceful and self-motivated

Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Are you an experienced fundraiser, with a passion for inspiring supporters to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential? Are you passionate about using your communication and marketing skills to contribute to further growth in our legacy fundraising team?

You would be working as part of a growing team to raise awareness of leaving a legacy to Tearfund, activating new pledgers, and stewarding supporters who have expressed an interest in leaving a gift in their will. Through excellent stewardship and a relational approach, you will share the impact that leaving a legacy can have upon future generations with supporters.

We are particularly looking for a fundraiser with experience in individual giving and relational fundraising, who can confidently deliver multi-channel individual giving and supporter engagement campaigns, including events. Do you have the following experience?

• Planning and delivering direct marketing fundraising or individual giving campaigns, such as direct mail appeals.
• Planning and delivering multi-channel supporter engagement campaigns to a range of audiences
• Planning and delivering in-person and online events for supporters
• Project managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, with a test and learn mentality
• Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including creative agencies

Do you have the following skills?

• Ability to see through activity from start to finish
• A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
• Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things, with a test and learn mentality

If your skills, experience, and passion match these requirements, we'd love to hear from you!

​Please note: This is a permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week. 

Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work fromthe Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Interim Senior People & Culture Officer
Location: Farringdon (2days/week, hybrid working pattern)
Contract: Temporary, 3months (full time hours)
Salary: £230/day (through umbrella)

An established national charity is seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Officer to join their People, Culture & Governance team during a period of significant organisational change.

This is a hands-on, project-focused role supporting organisational change, policy development, and core People operations. You will work closely with the Head of People & Culture to coordinate change initiatives, review and update policies, and ensure smooth operational delivery across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and coordination of organisational change activities
• Provide project support, including tracking progress, preparing documentation, and drafting communications
• Contribute to the review and development of People policies, ensuring alignment with legislation and best practice
• Provide professional first-line People advice to managers and employees
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and wider employee lifecycle administration
• Maintain accurate HR systems, records, and reporting
• Assist with employee relations case coordination and documentation
• Contribute to improvements in systems, processes, and ways of working

About You:

• Proven HR/People experience, including involvement in organisational change projects
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practice
• Confident supporting employee relations matters
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Discreet, professional, and comfortable handling confidential information
• Proactive and able to work independently while supporting senior stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced People professional who thrives in change environments and enjoys balancing operational delivery with project work.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

About The Nautical Institute

The Nautical Institute is a global professional body for maritime professionals and a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). We promote professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry, representing the interests of our international membership.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Technical Officer to provide hardware, software, analytics and AI-related support across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Institute activities, events and special projects, both in the office and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across a range of communications and analytics tools, including (but not limited to): GoToWebinar, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva (or equivalent), Slido, Mentimeter, Discord, SurveyMonkey, Excel (including pivot tables), Power BI, Copilot and other AI tools.
• Support media production and digital communications for Institute activities.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting to support Institute initiatives.
• Research and recommend new digital tools and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Provide hands-on support with hardware (cameras, microphones, video equipment, laptops, cables, streaming platforms such as OBS, etc.) in the office and at events.
• Collaborate with and support external partners during events and Institute activities.
• Assist in the management of special project websites.
• Prepare reports and maintain financial records as required.
• Attend industry events and meetings at the IMO to support senior staff when requested.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with digital communications, analytics and collaboration tools, with a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a diverse environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in technical English.
• Proactive, adaptable and a collaborative team player.

Desirable

• Maritime qualification and/or shipboard experience.
• Demonstrated interest in maritime activities.
• Ability to engage confidently with partners and members at English-language industry events.
• Degree in a related discipline.
• Experience or interest in gaming technologies (advantageous but not essential).

Additional Information

This role is based at our London office with an element of homeworking. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties consistent with the role and the Institute’s objectives. 

Vacancy Reference Number:

OKMC/PR/UK-R1

 

Position title:

The Open Kitchen Manchester Chef

Reports to:

UK Programmes Manager

 

Location:

Manchester

Hours of Work:

Part-time, 18- hours per week

Thursday - Sunday (4-Days per week)

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £18.03 per hour which is equivalent to £15,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

 

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

 

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 6th March 2026

 

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As Suitable Applications Received

Start: ASAP thereafter

 

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date.

Role: Open Kitchen Chef

About the Project

The Open Kitchen is a community-led initiative tackling food poverty and social isolation across the UK. Our kitchens, based in Hounslow (London), Nottingham, and Manchester, provide free, hot, and nutritious meals to individuals and families affected by homelessness, low income, or displacement as refugees.

Operating seven days a week, the Open Kitchen offers more than just food it provides a safe, welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Each kitchen also serves as a community support hub, distributing essential household items and sleeping bags to those in need.

Through this initiative, we aim not only to alleviate hunger but also to connect service users with pathways to stability, empowerment, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Open Kitchen project team, the role will involve ensuring the smooth, safe, and impactful operation of Open Kitchen Manchester.

To lead the delivery of Muslim Hands’s free hot meal provision and structured cooking Facilities , ensuring that local communities can access nutritious hot meals in a safe, welcoming environment while also learning essential cooking skills to make everyday meals from food parcel ingredients. This role will directly contribute to reducing food insecurity, building confidence, and promoting independence among beneficiaries.

Responsibilities include:

 

• Oversee day-to-day activities within Open Kitchen Manchester, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Plan, prepare, and cook hot meals for O.K’s free weekday lunch meals.
• Ensure all meals are healthy, nutritious, culturally appropriate, and prepared in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.

•  Cooking with and preserving large quantities of surplus food.

• Supervise and observe the cooking facility to ensuring compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage food inventory, kitchen supplies, and procurement processes to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
• Ensure all food standards are followed.

• Train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Design and deliver weekly cooking classes for small groups, teaching participants how to prepare affordable, nutritious meals using food parcel items.
• Taking responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety and all policies relating to hot meals operations .
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, supporting their development and ensuring they are engaged meaningfully in meal preparation and delivery.
• Participant in staff meetings where required.
•  Attend training and professional development sessions.
• •Any other ad-hoc tasks as require by your line-manager.

 

What We're Looking For

• A genuine commitment to serving vulnerable and destitute individuals with care and respect.
• Right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, completed before starting the role.
• Warm interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life.
• A dependable, team-oriented attitude and availability for weekend shifts.

Essential skills and experience:

• Professional cooking ability – proven experience preparing nutritious, balanced, and culturally appropriate meals at scale.
• Food safety & hygiene knowledge – Level 2 (or higher) Food Hygiene certificate and thorough understanding of health and safety regulations in kitchens.
• Menu planning & organisation – ability to plan and deliver hot meals within budget and using surplus food creatively.
• Teaching and facilitation skills – experience delivering group cooking sessions, workshops, or training in a practical, engaging way.
• Communication skills – approachable, clear communicator able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Nutritional awareness – knowledge of affordable, healthy meal preparation, particularly using food parcel ingredients.
• Safeguarding awareness – understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within a community setting.
• Team collaboration – ability to work with, support, and supervise volunteers of varying skill levels.
• Adaptability – confident working with surplus food and adjusting menus to available resources.
• Commitment to values – alignment with Muslim Hands’s mission to address poverty, food insecurity, and inequality

Why Join Us?

As part of the Muslim Hands family, you’ll help create a place of warmth and friendship for those in need. Your presence will extend beyond service, contributing to a deeper mission of compassion, respect, and community uplift.

If you’d like to support others and be part of something truly special, we’d be honoured to receive your application.

NB:         This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

HR Officer (Part‑Time)

Location: MK‑Act Offices, Milton Keynes
Hours: 20 hrs/week
Salary: £14,400

Closing date: Friday 6th March

MK‑Act is a long‑established domestic abuse charity supporting individuals and families across Milton Keynes. We are seeking a proactive HR Officer to provide professional HR support across the organisation.

This role is subject to our Safer Recruitment procedures to ensure the safeguarding and protection of the individuals we support. MK-ACT is an equal opportunities employer committed to quality, equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

The Role

You will manage recruitment and onboarding, support staff and managers with HR queries, maintain accurate HR and payroll records, and ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding, GDPR, and HR best practice. You’ll also assist with training coordination, wellbeing initiatives, and producing HR reports for senior leadership.

About You

• HR experience across recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and safer recruitment
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills
• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent experience
• Professional, confidential, and committed to equality and inclusion

Join us and help create a supportive, safe, and inclusive working environment for our dedicated team.

We are excited to be advertising for a unique opportunity to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as a Navigation and Support Worker for women who sex work. 

You will provide appropriate emotional and practical 1-to-1 support to women involved in sex work and those who are sexually exploited, who often experience stigma and face barriers to accessing services. You will be enabling people to access support and navigate services,  You will be working in partnership with other agencies and making appropriate referrals for people to access other services to support their wider needs. You will contribute to wider team responsibilities including outreach, drop in and duty. 

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Executive Director of Nature Recovery in their strategic and operational leadership role at the Trust.

The Role: 

• Manage the Director’s day-to-day activity, including diary management, forward planning, travel, daily updates and ad hoc requests.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, triage actions, maintain records and update Trust systems, including the CRM.
• Act as the main departmental point of contact, liaising with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Prepare expense claims and maintain corporate credit card records using Business World.
• Monitor and report on departmental budgets with the Director and Management Accountant, supporting forecasting and annual budgeting.
• Support SLT recruitment, induction, onboarding and ongoing administration.
• Assist the Director in delegating and tracking SLT actions and priorities.
• Coordinate SLT meetings, agendas and papers; take minutes as required.
• Manage internal briefing processes for the Director, CEO, ELT and Chair.
• Coordinate ELT and Board papers, track actions and ensure governance deadlines are met.
• Organise SLT development activities, site visits and departmental meetings.
• Maintain and improve departmental systems, processes and ways of working.
• Support learning, wellbeing and a positive SLT culture in partnership with the People team.
• Collaborate with the wider PA team, sharing best practice and providing cover.
• Build effective internal and external relationships to support departmental objectives.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average. 

The Candidate: 

• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count 

We are looking for candidates who have the following:

• Significant administrative experience at Director support level, including managing busy diaries and organising complex travel and logistics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively at all levels to meet deadlines.
• Clear, confident, and persuasive communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Highly self-motivated with strong organisational and planning skills, able to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and delegate when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, resilient, and able to adapt quickly and positively to change
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Desirable - Keen interest in the environment and/or politics, with a desire to learn about civil society and influencing positive policy and societal change.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) 
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Alexandra Palace is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. Alexandra Palace is one of London’s most iconic destinations. For over 150 years, it has stood as a beacon of creativity, community and culture - home to world-first innovations, unforgettable entertainment and open access to green space across 196 acres of parkland in North London.

The Financial Controller is a key role within the Finance team, supporting the Finance Director to deliver a high-quality, efficient and forward-thinking finance function across a uniquely diverse, highly commercial and operationally complex organisation.

The role:

• Support the Finance Director in delivering a robust and effective finance function, providing technical expertise and operational leadership across the organisation.
• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and play a central role in managing the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and stakeholders.
• Drive the implementation of a new accounting system, improving processes, reporting capability and financial insight across the organisation.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and process improvements to ensure accuracy, transparency and strong governance.
• Lead on payroll financial control and reporting, ensuring data integrity and robust processes.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts across multiple entities, identifying risks and supporting decision-making.
• Provide financial leadership on capital projects, supporting accounting and financial oversight of major developments on site.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT and other statutory returns.
• Support the development of the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and strong financial awareness across the organisation.

The organisation:

Today, Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the custodian of this extraordinary site. As a charity, they are committed to safeguarding its heritage while continually evolving their offer to meet the needs of today’s audiences and communities. More than 4 million people visit each year to enjoy a dynamic mix of live events, festivals, exhibitions, learning and engagement programmes and community initiatives.

Operating with a blended income model - combining commercial income, public funding and philanthropic support the organisation offers a complex, engaging environment where finance plays a crucial role in enabling sustainable growth and delivering public value.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience in a Financial Controller or similar role within a complex organisation
• Experience preparing statutory accounts within the charity / not-for-profit sector
• Experience managing external audits and working closely with auditors
• Strong financial control and balance sheet management experience
• Experience leading or supporting finance system implementation or process improvement
• Proven line management experience and ability to develop teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders

This role will be based at Alexandra Palace with regular on-site presence required to support collaboration across the organisation.

The closing date for applications is 12th March, with first stage interviews scheduled for 19th–20th March and second stage interviews 26^th-27th March.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date, so please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, the exclusive recruitment partner, to be considered.

Help transform global care systems so children can grow up in safe, loving families, not institutions.
Join Lumos at a pivotal moment as we scale our global ambition to reform childcare systems and improve the lives of millions of children worldwide.

Lumos Foundation is an international NGO working to end the institutionalisation of children and support governments and partners to build sustainable, family-based care systems. Founded by J.K. Rowling, Lumos works across Europe, Africa, Latin America and beyond to drive lasting systemic change for children and families.

As our Senior Technical Advisor, you will play a critical global role providing expert leadership on child protection and childcare reform across Lumos programmes and partnerships. This is an opportunity for an experienced specialist to influence national reform processes, strengthen programme quality, and support governments and partners to deliver meaningful change at scale.

You will work closely with country teams, senior stakeholders and international partners, ensuring that Lumos’ programmes reflect global best practice while responding to local contexts.

What you will do

• Provide high-level technical expertise on child rights, child protection and care reform

• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of country and regional programmes

• Deliver technical advice and capacity building to governments, partners and Lumos teams

• Develop guidance, training materials and learning products

• Support evidence generation and knowledge sharing across programmes

• Contribute to donor proposals and programme reporting

• Represent Lumos in international technical networks and partnerships

About you

You are a collaborative and experienced professional with deep expertise in childcare reform or child protection programming and a strong commitment to children’s rights.

You will likely bring:

• Significant experience working in child protection, care reform or related international development programmes

• Experience working with governments or large institutional partners

• Strong analytical, facilitation and communication skills

• Experience developing training, technical guidance or policy materials

• Ability to work effectively across cultures and global teams

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Willingness to travel internationally when required

Additional languages and experience working across multiple countries are an advantage.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.
The advertised salary range applies to candidates based in the UK. For candidates exceptionally appointed in another Lumos country office (Colombia, Kenya, Moldova or Ukraine), salary will be benchmarked and aligned with local market conditions and Lumos’ country-specific salary framework.

Location

London (UK) preferred. Exceptional consideration may be given to candidates based in Lumos country offices in Kenya, Colombia, Moldova or Ukraine.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the country from which they apply.

Contract

Fixed-term until 31 December 2027, aligned with Lumos’ current strategy, with potential extension subject to funding.

Why join Lumos?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a bold global mission during a period of organisational growth and impact. You will work alongside passionate international colleagues committed to ensuring children grow up in families and supportive communities.

Benefits vary by location and include flexible working arrangements, generous leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and wellbeing support.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Lumos is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and operates a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation and harassment. Employment is subject to appropriate checks and references.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter through the application portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across social welfare, community development, education, homelessness and support services.

THE ROLE
You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively.

Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary.
* Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring.
* Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders.
* Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules.
* Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring.
* Assisting income streams through invoice management.
* Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports.
* Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries.

ABOUT YOU
* Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis within a large complex organisation.
* Fully qualified accountant.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Ability to run full month-end independently.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.

Desirable experience: charity accounting, VAT/Gift Aid, KPI development, strong excel ability.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
* Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office.
* 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance.
* Pension: Matched pension contribution
* On-site café with discounts.
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day.

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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across social welfare, community development, education, homelessness and support services.

THE ROLE
You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively.

Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary.
* Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring.
* Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders.
* Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules.
* Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring.
* Assisting income streams through invoice management.
* Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports.
* Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries.

ABOUT YOU
* Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis within a large complex organisation.
* Fully qualified accountant.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Ability to run full month-end independently.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.

Desirable experience: charity accounting, VAT/Gift Aid, KPI development, strong excel ability.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
* Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office.
* 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance.
* Pension: Matched pension contribution
* On-site café with discounts.
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day.

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Are you an experienced Education Coordinator who thrives on detail and enjoys playing a key role behind the scenes of high-stakes professional assessments?
 
I’m delighted to share a fantastic temporary opportunity for an Education Coordinator (Exams) with a leading professional membership organisation.
 
If you’re someone who thrives on detail and enjoys playing a key role behind the scenes of high-stakes professional assessments -  this could be the role for you!
 
This is a hands-on, varied role within a busy and collaborative Education team, supporting the smooth delivery of professional clinical examinations, including OSCEs and Independent Prescribing assessments.
 
Role: Education Coordinator (Exams)
Organisation type: Professional Membership Body
Salary/rate: £17.97 per hour
Working arrangements: Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote
Location: London, Charing Cross
Employment type: Temporary – ASAP start for approx. 3 months
Working hours: 35 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm
Closing date: ASAP
 
About the Role
 
Working as part of a dedicated Education team, you’ll provide essential operational support across the full examination lifecycle. From scheduling and candidate communications to logbook management and exam-day delivery, you’ll help ensure everything runs smoothly and on time.
This is a brilliant opportunity to gain exposure to a range of assessment processes within a highly respected membership organisation — while making a tangible impact every single day.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Managing Clinical Placement Logbooks (digital and paper-based)
• Scheduling examinations and responding to candidate queries
• Supporting OSCE exam days (attendance required)
• Processing results accurately and to tight deadlines
• Maintaining and manipulating data using CRM systems
• Ensuring GDPR compliance and handling sensitive data appropriately
• Updating examination documentation and website content
• Liaising confidently with internal teams, examiners and candidates

 
What We’re Looking For
 

• Experience in assessment, examinations, or qualification delivery
• Strong data management, analysis and reporting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

 
If you’re immediately available and looking to step into a structured, process-driven environment where precision and organisation really matter, please apply today by submitting your CV today.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.