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At Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, we provide specialist care and vital support to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and surrounding counties.
It costs £3.4 million each year to maintain our current level of care, with minimal government funding. Every decision we make must balance compassion with sustainability. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to help secure our long-term future and develop services in line with demand.
This is more than a finance role. It is an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a much-loved local charity and ensure we continue reaching every child and family who needs us.
The Role
As Director of Finance, you will:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and be a key member of the Senior Management Team
- Lead long-term financial planning to ensure sustainability and resilience
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reserves management
- Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and statutory requirements
- Present clear, insightful financial reports to the Board of Trustees
- Be responsible for financial controls, systems and governance
You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, helping to shape the future direction of the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and values-driven finance leader who brings:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant senior financial leadership experience
- Strong experience in strategic planning, budgeting and financial governance
- The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- High levels of integrity, judgement and emotional intelligence
Charity or healthcare experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from commercial or public sector backgrounds who are motivated to apply their expertise in a purpose-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a beautiful, purpose-built hospice in Maidenhead
- Generous annual leave, including your birthday off and additional “Alexander Days”
- Pension and Death in Service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- A genuinely supportive, values-led culture
- Staff discounts
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire


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Join our friendly organisation and help us grow awareness of our charity, promote sales and increase audience engagement. We’re looking to recruit a Marketing & Communications Officer (maternity cover) to create engaging, high-quality, visual, and written marketing materials.
What is The Guildford Institute?
We are an educational and community charity offering a varied programme of activities, room hire facilities, a vegetarian café , and a historic library and archive, all based in our Grade II listed premises in central Guildford.
What Can We Offer You?
Some of the key benefits of working with us include:
· A small, friendly, supportive team environment
· A varied job role with lots of opportunities for creativity and personal input
· Training & professional development opportunities
· Flexibility with how the 30 hours of the role are divided across the week
· Engagement with a wide range of community members
· A generous annual leave allowance
· A central Guildford location
About the Role
The Marketing & Communications Officer will be passionate about the Institute’s aims of providing cultural and social opportunities for the local community.
The points below identify some of the post-holder’s core areas of responsibility:
· Contribute to the development and delivery of an integrated brand, marketing & campaigns strategy, ensuring consistent and innovative marketing across all channels
· Lead digital marketing activity, including social media management, website updates, SEO best practice, blog posts and paid advertising
· Support brochure production, including proofreading, layout input, and coordinating distribution
· Manage internal and external communications, including press liaison, advertising schedules, press releases, and internal displays
· Design a variety of marketing materials for external and internal use
· Maintain stakeholder engagement, supporting membership queries, managing donor communications, and updating mailing lists
· Build partnerships and support promotional outreach to raise awareness of the Institute's offer
What We Seek in You
· A passion for and commitment to the aims and the work of the Institute
· An enthusiasm to build on and promote the Institute’s programme of activities
· Previous marketing and communications experience
· Excellent written skills
· Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
· A flexible, adaptable approach is essential
Full Person Specification details can be found within the Job Description.
The Guildford Institute welcomes applications from individuals from all sectors and backgrounds.
Key Information & Application Method
This maternity cover role is expected to last approximately 13 months. The position is for 30 hours across the week, primarily from our building in central Guildford.
Salary: £22,500 plus benefits (pro rata salary for 30 hours) (£28,125 FTE)
To apply, please send us a copy of your CV together with a short (1-page) covering letter highlighting why you would like to work for our charity plus how your skills and experience relate to this role.
Application closing date: Monday 23 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an organised, people focused administrator who loves making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy supporting others, coordinating moving parts, and being at the heart of meaningful work? If so, this could be the next step for you.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an enthusiastic Exams Engagement and Expansion Assistant to join our busy and welcoming Exams team. Exams are at the core of what we do, shaping the careers of clinical oncologists and radiologists across the world. This role puts you right at the centre of that mission.
You’ll play a key part in supporting our expert examiners and helping us deliver high-quality, well-run examinations. As we expand our exams provision, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in new projects, improved processes, and exciting initiatives aimed at increasing global access to our qualifications.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values relationship building, and wants to develop their skills in events, coordination, and stakeholder support.
What You’ll Do
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Be a friendly first point of contact for examiner applicants, supporting recruitment, inductions and training.
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Coordinate key logistics — travel, accommodation, examiner dinners and meetings.
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Support smooth-running committee meetings by scheduling, circulating papers and drafting action logs.
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Handle candidate queries and assist with the delivery of Part B (2B) exams.
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Maintain accurate examiner records and contribute to new examexpansion projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Need
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Strong organisational skills, great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Confident and approachable communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
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A proactive, positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new processes.
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Experience in administration is essential; experience in exams, education or committee support is a bonus (but not required).
If you think think this may be the opportunity for you, please see the candidate pack attached to this advert for more information on the role and instructions on how to apply.
Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so in order to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client in the recruitment of a new Community Services Coordinator, on a permanent basis. This is an exciting new role for the organisation which offers flexibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of those living with lupus.
Please note, this role will be remote (based in Northern Ireland) with regular travel across NI and across the wider UK, depending on service need. Please also note, this role is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which is uncommon, complex and poorly understood. It affects the immune system and can cause lasting damage to the kidneys, skin, heart, lungs and/or brain. This organisation is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those that care for them. They hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives and work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively.
This is an exciting new role for the organisation which will focus on engaging with communities and recruiting and training volunteers to deliver peer support services for those living with lupus. As Community Services Coordinator you will work as part of a small, tight-knit team, and will facilitate co-production sessions with stakeholders across the lupus community, enabling beneficiaries to design and shape community-based services. The role will involve providing direct support to service users, producing regular reports, and supporting and managing volunteers to provide service resourcing. The organisation is particularly interested in developing their support offering across Northern Ireland and require someone who understands the health landscape and is confident to engage with a range of stakeholders to develop their offering.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact across the lupus community. To apply for this role you must have demonstrable experience of recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers, and will be confident working in partnership with a range of stakeholders. You will be a warm and engaging individual with experience of facilitating group work in a variety of settings, and monitoring services for evaluative purposes. You will have a clear understanding of supporting others to navigate the UK health system (with a particular understanding that this differs between UK nations).
Please apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage). Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to put together a supporting statement.
As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are invested in supporting you through your application journey.
Support Worker
Part Time and Full time hours available up to 37.5 hour per week
Salary £24,570.00 per annum + Sleep in Shifts paid at £69.76 per shift
Who we are: The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!
Introduction:
We are seeking passionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team of Outreach Support Workers across in Brighton and Hove. If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism, we would love to hear from you.
In this role, you'll be supporting individuals in developing their independence, building on their strengths, and leading a fulfilling, active life within their community.
Brief outline of the role:
As an Outreach Support Worker, you’ll provide tailored care and support to individuals in both their homes and the community. Your role will focus on helping people live as independently as possible, beyond daily living tasks you may be supporting individuals to build on self-esteem, personal growth, and active participation in social and community activities.
In addition to your support work, you will complete daily session notes and timesheets and may be asked to assist with some administrative tasks. This is a flexible, dynamic role that offers the chance to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of the people you support. You will collaborate with a supportive team and, as part of a rota system, may work varying hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
What the People we Support want:
The people we support want a member of staff who is passionate and motivated. Someone who is assertive, caring, able and willing to tailor and adapt their support work based on the needs of the person they are supporting – providing person centred care. Whether this be going out into the community, building and maintaining friendships and relationships, finding volunteer or career opportunities, building life skills and promoting their independence. Some people we support require personal care, in which they request, respect and dignity in these tasks.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.
Staff benefits include:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- One paid celebration day a year
- Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme
- One paid volunteering day a year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced death in service
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
We are also:
- A living wage employer
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
- Accredited as an Investors in People employer
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Please apply now and we will be in touch.
A Rocha UK is the only national Christian conservation charity in the UK. Our mission is to mobilise Christians and churches to care for the natural world. We do this currently through a number of programmes reaching different parts of the Christian community: Eco Church for local churches, Partners in Action facilitating conservation efforts by Christian land managers, Wild Christian, supporting individuals and households to act on nature, including by campaigning, and our Convening programme, supporting Christian environmental leaders. We also contribute to several networks - Christian and secular - involved in both practical conservation and climate change work, as well as research, policy and campaigning.
Purpose of Job:
Working closely with a Steering Group of senior staff and expert volunteers, you’ll coordinate the modular Christian Environmental Mobilisers (CEMs) course, from helping refine course modules, liaising with expert contributors and ensuring course promotion through A Rocha’s communications, to managing participant registration, scheduling online learning sessions, and helping evaluate impact. The role will report to Andy Atkins, CEO of A Rocha UK and an experienced campaigner and mobiliser.
Please see the attachment for full responsibilites. For more information on our organisation, please visit our profile.
The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 9th March 2026.
Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 16th March 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At The Maypole Project, every small action contributes to a family’s strength, stability and hope. As our Operations Officer, you’ll be the person who quietly but powerfully keeps that support flowing – ensuring our team can be there for children with complex medical needs and their families when they need us most.
This role sits at the heart of our organisation. You’ll be the steady hand behind the scenes, making sure our office runs smoothly, our staff feel supported, our policies stay sharp, and our environment is safe and welcoming for everyone who walks through the door. You’ll provide support to the CEO and team leads, helping them deliver the very best support to families.
You’ll manage the rhythm of day‑to‑day operations: from coordinating office needs and liaising with IT and telecoms providers, to ensuring the right resources are where they’re needed. Your eye for organisation will help keep our budgets on track, our shared inboxes responsive, and our essential administration running with calm efficiency.
A key part of your work will be within HR support—helping coordinate recruitment, onboarding new colleagues, maintaining records, and making sure staff feel welcomed and prepared from day one. You’ll also play a vital role in keeping our policies current and meaningful, working closely with the CEO to maintain our review cycle and ensure that information is clear and accessible across the organisation.
Health, safety, environment and fire safety (SHEF) responsibilities form another important strand. You’ll take the lead in maintaining compliance across the organisation, ensuring risk assessments are up to date, first aid provision is well‑stocked, and our premises and equipment remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on organisation, and cares about being part of a charity that puts families front and centre. You’ll collaborate across teams, support events and activities, champion equity and inclusion, and contribute to a culture that values compassion, professionalism and shared purpose.
At The Maypole Project, every role matters—but few touch as many parts of the organisation as this one. If you want to make a meaningful impact every day, not just through what you do but through how you enable others to do their best work, this is a place where you can truly make a difference.
We support children and young people with complex medical needs and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £43,000 per annum
Fixed term – 6 months
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Motion Graphics and Video Editor in the Creative Team.
The mission of the Creative team is to collaboratively plan, produce and deliver creative content across editorial, design, video and photography, that results in greater income, influence, and the growth of the UNICEF brand in the UK..
As Motion Graphics and Video Editor you will focus on producing best in class content for UNICEF UK’s campaigns and initiatives. You will be responsible for the timely development, production and editing of video, motion graphics and digital assets that showcases UNICEF’s work and impact around the world and brings to life children’s stories.
We are looking for someone with expert video editing and motion graphic skills, who takes a supporter centered approach to storytelling and who can contributes ideas, approaches and insights that enable innovation.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 12th March 2026
Interview date: Monday 30th March via video conferencing (MS Teams)
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

The Director of Finance & Corporate Services is a new post for the East London Mosque Trust (ELMT). The Director of Finance will lead the Trust’s financial strategy, planning, and operations. This pivotal role will oversee the day to day financial transactions and ensure compliance while driving financial sustainability, transparency, innovation, and long term growth. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, the Senior Management Team, and the Trustees to help shape the future direction of the organisation. As one of the largest mosques and Islamic centres in the UK, it is imperative to build capacity in the leadership team to deliver effective, informed, strategic financial decisions to support the future sustainability of the ELMT.
Responsible to: CEO
Director of Finance & Corporate Services
The Director of Finance & Corporate Services is responsible for the proper conduct of all aspects of the day to day financial management of the ELMT.
Finance Management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with charity regulations and accounting standards.
- Manage cash flow, reserves, and funding streams including grants, donations, and contracts.
- Maintain an annual and a five-year financial forecast to underpin the strategic objectives.
- Responsibile for managing ELMT’s investments, while developing and implementing strategies for maximising ELMT’s finances.
- Manage and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across departments to support financial literacy and budget ownership.
Governance & Compliance
- Prepare financial reports for CEO/SMT, the Board of Trustees and funders.
- Ensure compliance with The Charity Commission, HMRC, and Companies House requirements.
- Lead on audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
- Lead on digital transformation for financial arrangements.
- Ensure there is a knowledge/awareness of fraud across the organisation.
- Ensure good risk management.
Finance, Sustainability & Compliance
- Optimise financial controls and processes in order to minimise financial risks, and ensure organisational compliance.
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements across all the teams and services.
- Ensure monthly reconciliation of all control accounts including creditors, debtors, payroll and banks; the preparation of monthly management accounts; and preparation/maintenance of control over all non-transactional journals such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets/depreciation.
- A sound understanding of Islamic financial principles and their application within a charitable and governance context.
- Lead the strategic financial planning process, delivering annual and forecast budget plans, periodic forecasts within year and funding requirements, working closely with CEO and SMT.
- Plan and coordinate all tax, finance and treasury management practice and policy, with reference to charitable status, cash management and investments, reviewing and reporting on investment portfolios on a monthly basis.
- Ensure monthly payroll is accurate and timely, including all matters related to HMRC, and PAYE submissions.
- Have a full oversight of contracting and procurement activities and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, always seeking value for money, and where possible, cost saving opportunities.
- Check the condition of all assets and conduct an ongoing review of whether assets and investments are being put to best use and serving the organisation’s interests.
- Work with the CEO to identify new revenue-generating tactics.
- Responsible for the preparation of annual accounts to prescribed standards, managing effective relationships with the auditors, taking responsibility for the completion and submission of statutory/regulatory reporting in line with prescribed timelines, and keeping up to date with regulatory and statutory requirements within the charity sector.
- Lead on The Charity Commission reporting, including the annual review/trustee report and updating the organisation’s information held by The Charity Commission and Companies House.
Operational Excellence
- Review and improve organisational processes across ELMT, including Operations, Facilities, HR and Policy, ensuring they are efficient, effective and aligned with best practice.
- Identify and propose practical improvements to systems, policies and ways of working, driving internal efficiency and increasing organisational impact.
- Ensure alignment between systems, policies and processes, enabling departments to work effectively together and supporting ELMT’s strategic objectives.
- Over time, take on broader responsibility across departments, particularly in strengthening processes and embedding sustainable efficiencies.
Information Technology Management
- Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management, including Data Protection and Cyber Security.
- Keep abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation and ensure that staff receive regular training on Data Protection and Cyber security
- Evaluate the company systems and processes to coincide with the needs of the organisation
- Decide the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
- Direct the management of the ELMT website.
- Oversee the IT service provision ensuring it meets the ongoing needs of ELMT.
- Manage and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
General
- Deputise for the CEO as necessary, including assuming delegated leadership, decision-making, and representational responsibilities as appropriate.
- Represent the organisation externally as required, including with partners, stakeholders, and relevant bodies.
- Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation with all staff, associates and external stakeholders.
- Work flexibly and undertake any other duties agreed between you and the Board of Trustees.
- Support projects of the ELMT and participate in multi-disciplinary, cross-organisational groups and project teams.
- Attend Senior Management Team (SMT), staff and committee meetings when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Robertson Bell is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Ibstock Place School in the search for a Head of Finance. Ibstock Place is a leading independent co-educational school known for its strong academic performance, inclusive ethos, and commitment to providing an outstanding educational environment.
With significant investment in facilities and a continued focus on operational excellence, the School is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to play a key role in supporting its long-term financial sustainability and strategic ambitions.
The Head of Finance is a senior leadership position, reporting to the Bursar and working closely with Governors and budget holders across the School. You will provide strategic and operational oversight of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, high-quality reporting, and effective governance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage the finance team, including performance management, development, and succession planning.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the School’s strategic priorities.
- Produce timely, insightful management information with clear narrative to support decision-making.
- Lead the preparation of statutory returns and annual accounts, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Manage the year-end process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Maintain strong cash flow oversight and prepare accurate cash forecasts.
- Ensure effective financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and continuously improved.
- Oversee the financial systems environment, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and fully utilised.
- Support and guide budget holders, promoting financial accountability across the School.
- Deputise for the Bursar on financial matters as required.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, and technically strong finance professional who can operate both strategically and hands-on.
Essential experience and attributes:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership or management role.
- Strong track record of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience working with Boards, Governors, or senior stakeholders.
- Excellent understanding of financial controls, compliance, and best practice.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Desirable:
- Experience within education, charity, or not-for-profit environments.
Why Join Ibstock Place School?
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a respected and well-established independent school.
- Broad and varied remit with genuine influence across the organisation.
- Collaborative leadership team and strong organisational values.
- Chance to contribute to the continued development of facilities, services, and financial strategy.
Location & Working Pattern
The role is based on site at the School in Roehampton, South West London, with on-site presence expected to support close collaboration with stakeholders.
Programme Coordinator – KQ Labs
Reporting to: KQ Labs Programme Manager
Contact term: This is a full-time fixed term (12 months) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Hybrid – minimum 3 days in the office per week.
Salary for this Role: From £29,300 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Application deadline: Thursday 5th March 2026
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About KQ Labs
KQ Labs is a major initiative supporting early-stage, data-driven health start-ups from across the UK. Backed by partners including the Wellcome Trust, Innovate UK, and Genomics England, the programme helps position London’s Knowledge Quarter as a global centre for health innovation. Now in its eighth year, KQ Labs provides funding, mentoring, expert workshops and investor connections to ten companies each year, building a thriving alumni network of over 70 start-ups. The initiative has also expanded to include TechBio Boost, supporting later-stage companies, and NG Studios, helping northern university spinouts, alongside the PULSE bootcamp for emerging life science entrepreneurs.
About the role
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Programme Coordinator to support the delivery and growth of KQ Labs.
This is a hands-on role at the heart of our accelerator programmes. You will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the programmes, supporting curriculum delivery, events, legal and financial processes, portfolio reporting and stakeholder coordination.
Working closely with a collaborative and fast-paced team, you’ll help maintain operational excellence while contributing to venture sourcing and community engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in one of the UK’s leading health innovation accelerators.
See the full job description here.
What you will be doing
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the smooth delivery of the KQ Labs accelerator and related programmes.
- Coordinating events, workshops and key programme milestones, including in-person support.
- Managing portfolio data and impact reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting venture sourcing, application coordination and onboarding of new cohorts.
- Contributing to marketing, outreach and community engagement activity.
About you
You will have:
(Minimum criteria *)
Essential:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.*
- Experience managing data and producing clear, accurate reports.*
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with diverse stakeholders.*
- The ability to manage multiple concurrent activities in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and strong time management.
- Professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information.
Desirable:
- Exposure to start-ups, accelerators or entrepreneurial environments.
- Interest in health innovation or the life sciences sector.
- Experience supporting legal or financial administrative processes.
- An interest in marketing or community engagement.
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
- We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
- We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
- We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.
Find out more about life at the Crick.
What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
- Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- Health & Well-being:
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Work-Life Balance:
- Back-up care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Perks:
- Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
The Francis Crick Institute is an independent charity, established to be a UK flagship for discovery research in biomedicine.



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We are currently seeking a cook to join Queen Crescent Community Association's Youth Services team in preparing delicious meals in our youth centre kitchen during school holiday times. We offer free, hot, healthy meals to the young people who attend our holiday programmes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for planning and cooking healthy and delicious meals that young people will appreciate, and an overall belief in the importance of youth work to support the wellbeing of disadvantaged young people.
Your duties and reponsibilities will be:
- Oversee all kitchen operations during shifts
- Plan a variety of recipes that young people will enjoy and that will support a healthy lifestyle for them
- Prepare a variety of meals according to food safety standards
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with all young people
- Meet young people’s individual dietary needs upon request
- Ensure effective safeguarding of young people during all cooking processes
- Undertake relevant administrative duties including monitoring and evaluation of the service and recording outcomes
The right person will have:
- Have or be working to a L2 Food Hygiene accreditation
- Minimum 1 years experience working in a kitchen
- Knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures
- Able to work on initiative
- Be punctual and reliable
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- An ability to engage and develop relationships with young people
I am currently recruiting an Interim Senior People & Culture Partner role with a charity based in the East Midlands (Leicestershire area M1 corridor) on a 12-month fixed term contract at a salary in the range of £60,570 to £62,813 per year. This role can be carried out over 4 or 5 days per week with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office and the remainder working remotely.
Reporting to the HR Director, your role will be to provide leadership and management of the People and Culture team of 5 and drive forward existing and new projects. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Charity or Not-for-profit sector as an HR generalist with a background and ability to: -
- Work closely with the Senior Management Team and the Director of People and Culture to run an effective, compliant and well-supported people service
- Lead and manage the People and Culture and Facilities teams, ensuring high standards of service and strong teamwork
- Mentor the People & Culture Partner as part of a succession plan
- Support Organisational Change and the ongoing development of the People and Culture function
- Lead key people projects, including: HR systems (HRIS), Pay and benefits, Policies and procedures, Improvements to ways of working
- Advise and coach senior leaders and managers on all aspects of people management and building high-performing teams
- Overseeing the full employee journey, including: Recruitment and induction, Workforce planning, Learning and development, Apprenticeships, Engagement and wellbeing
- Support managers to run effective performance and development conversations
Experience of building and implementing a Development Framework would also be an advantage for this role.
If you are available within a months' notice and you have the skills and experience to undertake this role in the Leicestershire area, please submit your up to date CV and contact details in application.
Post: Head of Finance
Salary & Band: £43,000 to £52,500
Department: Finance Team
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer
Reports From: Finance Team
Location: Coventry
Applications close: 3 March 2026,Interviews: w/c 16 March
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Head of Finance will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre’s strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated finance team and will be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and its subsidiaries, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices. This role is hands on and works closely with each department.
Key Objectives
- Working with the COO to provide Strategic Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Oversee day to day financial operations, leading and managing the Finance team
- Support the COO to ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, especially in relation to charity accounting regulations
- Managing statutory accounts, external audits, and specialist areas like VAT and Theatre Tax Relief.
- Implement efficient and effective Finance reporting to meet the evolving needs of the business, supporting deep dive analysis for the Executive team where required
- Working with the COO, and SLT on risk management
This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It isn’t meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership and Strategy
- Lead and deliver the financial strategy for Belgrade Theatre to ensure long term financial sustainability.
- Support the COO in shaping financial planning and risk management.
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with strategic priorities.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support organisational decision making and business planning.
- Deputise for the COO when required.
Financial Operations and Systems Optimisation
- Oversee and continuously improve financial processes and systems
- Work with external contractors and internal teams to support integration projects between EPOS, CRM, and accounting systems, reducing manual processing and improving data accuracy.
- Proactively identify opportunities for further automation, system improvements, and app integrations that enhance control, reduce costs, or increase capacity.
- Ensure efficient month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
- Maintain oversight of ledgers, payroll, VAT and banking arrangements.
- Ensure compliance and accuracy in grant and restricted fund accounting.
Reporting and Analysis
- Produce monthly management accounts for the COO and work with the COO to produce quarterly reports for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board meetings.
- Report on performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, including cash flow and balance sheet commentary.
- Provide clear and concise analysis and recommendations to support decision making.
- Oversee preparation of detailed project and grant reports for funders and assist the development team with the financial aspects of fundraising bids.
Governance, Compliance, and Risk
- Manage the audit process, ensuring delivery of compliant and timely statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP and Companies Act requirements.
- Act as key point of contact for external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies.
- Work with senior colleagues to ensure appropriate financial controls, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place.
- Maintain awareness of developments in charity finance legislation and best practice.
Leadership and Team Development
- Line manage and develop the finance team.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development, building a collaborative and accountable team culture.
- Work closely with colleagues across departments to improve financial literacy and promote robust financial management across the organization
General
- Work at all times within the Theatre’s policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity at Work, Environmental, Health and Safety and Code of Conduct for Staff
- Develop a strong understanding of the Belgrade Theatre brand, act as an ambassador for the Theatre in general
- Act as the central point of contact for all staff, partners, local authorities and suppliers in connection with Finance related activities
- Work in line with the Belgrade’s core values of inclusion, collaboration, evolution and authenticity
Undertake any other duties which are consistent with the function and seniority of the role including:
- supporting the Executive in delivery of the strategic aims of the business.
- attending staff meetings and training courses
- supporting Guest Nights and Fundraising events
What We Are Looking For
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Significant, proven experience in a senior finance role, including both strategic and hands-on delivery (qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Experience working with modern cloud-based accounting systems.
- Proven ability to design and embed effective financial controls and processes.
- Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
- Experience liaising with auditors and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity SORP.
- Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery.
- Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering system and process improvements.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain finance clearly to non-financial colleagues.
- Collaborative, supportive management style with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Experience of leading a small team.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Belgrade Theatre.
Desirable:
- Experience in theatre accounting, Theatre Tax Relief (TTR), and the TTR claims process.
- Experience preparing consolidated management and statutory accounts.
- Experience with Access, or similar modern finance tools.
- Familiarity with CRM and EPOS systems and integration projects.
- Experience in VAT for charities, including cultural exemption.
- Experience of working with Funders, e.g. Arts Council England.
- Experience managing through organisational change
Other Information
- The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters
- Employees’ health and safety is of paramount importance, and Management insists that an employee obtains written express permission to take on any paid work or other employment during periods of TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) or holiday. No permission will be given for the first 28 days of holiday as this is a statutory requirement
- On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK.
- The candidate’s contract of employment with the Belgrade Theatre does not come into force until the first day of work
- Staff are entitled to tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions and 10% discount at the Theatre’s Café and Bar
- Start date: ASAP
- Probationary period: Three months
- Notice period: Four weeks during probation, three months following
- Working Hours: Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week over Monday to Friday. You are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties you have been employed to perform and in the interests of the Theatre. There is no provision for payment of overtime
- Overtime: Is not payable but 6th day working and excessive additional hours will attract TOIL (time off in lieu) if agreed in advance with the Line Manager
- Pension: Auto-enrolment, with Belgrade currently making 3% employer contributions which will rise in line with legal requirements. The Theatre’s appointed pension provider is NEST. Further details are available
- Holidays: 25 days a year plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing by a day per year to a maximum 30 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Location: This role is based at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.
How To Apply
Upload Your Up-To-Date CV
Provide A Cover Letter
Your covering letter should include why are you interested in this post (e.g. what qualities you think you can bring to the job, your relevant skills, any additional information you feel supports your application).
We recommend that you tell us what you can about yourself, with reference to the Job Description & What Are We Looking For sections. Please also include any relevant qualifications or training courses attended.
Your covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4/500 words
Alternatively, we can accept applications in other formats, including voice note or video.
Your video/voice note of no more than five minutes in length.
What Has Attracted You To This Role And Why You Want To Work For The Belgrade Theatre?
"We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications."
Our Commitment to Equality
The Belgrade Theatre is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—including but not limited to individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths or beliefs, disabilities, and neurodiverse conditions.
We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our creative community and strengthens our connection to the audiences we serve. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work.
If you require any adjustments, accommodations, or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us
with the subject line ‘Application Assistance’. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.
If you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM
The Belgrade Theatre is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, aiming to attract and work with staff from a wide diverse pool. The information that you give us on this form will be treated confidentially and stored on our HR database as statistical information only. This will be used to help monitor the diversity of applicants and to enable us to continue to develop policies and procedures regarding diversity and to submit required data to our funders. The information you supply will not be made available to anyone in any form other than anonymous data.
Please complete our monitoring form via this link: Diversity and Equal Opportunities form.
“At the Belgrade Theatre, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive andcontribute to telling powerful, diverse stories that reflect us as a vibrant community.”
Winner of Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards and nominated for Best Production at the Black British Theatre Awards.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Housing Night Concierge (Single Supported Housing)
Salary: £19,727.78 per year (full time equivalent £24,988), hourly rate £14.41 per hour
Hours: 7.5 hours a day, on a 4 on 4 off rota
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Bath
Additional information:
- This role includes evening and night shifts as part of a 4‑on, 4‑off rota. The team are happy to discuss how this schedule will look in practice and can offer some flexibility for the successful candidate.
Please note, that the shifts and hours are waking nightshifts that require individuals to be aware and alert.
About Julian House:
Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Housing Night Concierge to be the friendly and reassuring on-site presence across our supported accommodation services (owned or leased by Julian House). You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of both our buildings and the people within them, helping to create a calm, supportive environment overnight.
This role is perfect for someone who’s confident working solo, has great attention to detail, and genuinely cares about maintaining positive relationships within the community. Every shift is an opportunity to support vulnerable individuals and be part of something meaningful.
What you’ll be doing:
- Be a reassuring on-site presence, ensuring the safety and security of our supported accommodation through the night and weekends.
- Conduct regular building checks and patrols to monitor safety, maintenance issues, and ensure a calm environment.
- Monitor any CCTV and respond to any concerns or incidents in line with policies and procedures.
- Keep a clear and accurate log of events and activities during each shift.
- Support smooth transitions between shifts by providing details verbal and written handovers.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
- Experience in a similar overnight role is preferred but not required as full training and induction will be provided.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shop
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
