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SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

· Committed - focused on making a difference to people’s lives.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to lead a small, impactful team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· leading SCIE’s transformation in co-production, embedding sector-leading practice and strengthening governance across the organisation

· leading the implementation of SCIE’s Three-Horizon Roadmap for co-production, creating sustainable change and positioning SCIE as a sector leader in co-production practices

· managing and motivating a high-performing enablement team, providing expert guidance and support across all directorates.

· generating and sustaining income for co-production improvement activity, developing new products and partnerships

· embedding inclusive, co-production across all SCIE programmes, ensuring diverse voices are heard and valued

· building staff confidence and capability through training, resources, and practical tools.

What we are looking for:

· proven leader in co-production, with experience in social care or related sectors

· skilled in organisational change, income generation, and programme management

· exceptional communicator and relationship builder, able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders

· in-depth knowledge of co-production principles and practice and health and social care systems

· committed to inclusive, trauma-aware practice and continuous improvement.

What we offer in return:

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE 

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

Head of Finance

Location: Bath (minimum of 4 days in the office)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week, Monday–Friday)

Salary: Up to £65K (dependant on skills and experience)

About St John’s Foundation

St John’s Foundation is one of Bath’s oldest charities, supporting individuals and communities for over 850 years. Today, we continue to make a lasting difference across Bath and North East Somerset by helping people to live independent, fulfilling lives and by working to build stronger, more resilient communities.

As we continue to evolve, we are investing in modern systems, governance and talent to ensure we can deliver lasting social impact with integrity, efficiency, and purpose.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join our team. This role will  play a pivotal role in ensuring the long term financial health and sustainability of St John’s Foundation and its trading subsidiaries.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead and take responsibility for our day-to-day financial operations and manage a dedicated team of finance professionals. You will ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective systems that underpin the charity’s strategic ambitions and operational delivery.

This is a senior, operational leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape our financial systems, guide a talented team, and contribute directly to our mission. You will also manage  the next phase of our finance system implementation.

What You’ll Do

· Manage the finance team, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and high standards of control.

· Manage all aspects of financial management — including cashflow, balance sheet integrity, and statutory reporting.

· Lead on the statutory reporting and oversee budget setting and management accounts.

· Manage the next phase of our finance system implementation, embedding process improvements and digital innovation.

· Support the Finance Director with governance, risk management, and strategic financial planning.

· Manage investment and endowment accounting, ensuring compliance and effective performance monitoring.

· Provide insightful analysis and reporting to the Executive Team and the Board of Trustees.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced senior finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills.

You will have:

· A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

· Proven significant experience in senior finance leadership, including management accounts, budgeting, and statutory reporting.

· Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and charity finance (including restricted and endowment funds). 

· Demonstrable strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting standards, and (ideally) charity finance.

· Proven experience managing or implementing finance systems or digital transformation projects.

· Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.

· A collaborative, proactive, and improvement-focused approach.

Desirable:

· Experience within the not-for-profit or charity sector.

· Knowledge of property and investment accounting.

· Familiarity with cloud-based finance systems.

Why Join Us?

Joining St John’s means becoming part of a long-standing Bath charity that puts people at the heart of everything it does. Your work will directly support older adults and people in financial need, and you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that cares about doing things well and doing them with trust, courage and kindness.

Fixed-term contract for one year

Part-time, 28 hours per week (to include Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Based at our offices in London (NW1), or from home (within easy reach of London) by agreement

Are you passionate about climate justice and peace? Could you use your campaigning experience and outstanding communication skills to support Quaker work to build a more peaceful and sustainable world?

Quakers in Britain is looking for a Campaigns Coordinator to be part of a small team working on issues of climate justice and peace. The successful candidate will work to support and strengthen Quaker activism, contribute to coalition-based campaigns and ensure that Quaker voices are heard in policymaking.

You will work flexibly across climate justice and peace issues, according to need and agreed priorities, initially working principally to support our climate justice campaigns

From writing newsletters and running workshops to designing campaign actions with partner organisations, this is an exciting and varied role in an environment where everyone’s input is valued.

If you have strong communication skills and some experience in a campaigning role, plus enthusiasm for diverse approaches to social change work, we would love to hear from you.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 8am on Monday 8 December 2025.

Interviews: 6 or 7 January 2026 at Friends House, London.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Human Resources Adviser

Reports to: Head of Operations.

Responsible for: No direct reports at this time.

Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt with opportunity for flexible working. However, it is important that the role holder is able to build culture and employee experience and be demonstrably participative in office life and organisational culture development. Visits across Norfolk and surrounding catchments with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile.

Job term: This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Hours of work: 22.5 hours over a minimum of three days between Monday and Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime will be paid.

Annual leave entitlement: 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays.

Salary: £36,874.00 - £41,019.00 (pro rata) dependant on experience

Pension: NRT offers a contributory pension scheme and will pay 9% of salary subject to 6% employee contribution.

Driving licence and vehicle: All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own transport with business insurance.

Job description:

As Norfolk Rivers Trust’s first dedicated HR professional, the HR Adviser will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation’s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Adviser will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle.

This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices and updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives.

Above all, the HR Adviser will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust’s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Adviser will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy.

Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available.

Applications:

Applications close at 17:00 on Monday 15th December 2025.

First interviews will take place the week commencing 5th January 2026 and can be attended in person or on Teams.

Second interviews will take place the week commencing 12th January 2026 and will be held in person.

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with The Scouts to recruit for an Interim Financial Controller on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (MAT cover). 

The Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 

As their Financial Controller, you will lead the Financial Accounting and Payroll team. This hands-on, strategic role requires a leader capable of driving operational efficiency in transactional accounting while managing the complexity of statutory reporting, audit, and internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, GL, Banking) and drive efficiency. Ensure the integrity, controls, and continuous improvement of all finance systems.

• Be the primary lead for the production of annual statutory accounts and the management of the year-end audit. Ensure full compliance with tax obligations (VAT, Corporation Tax) and external regulations.

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust and effective internal control framework, ensuring processes are documented and controls are strictly followed.

• Lead cash flow management, debt collection, liaise with investment managers, and report on compliance with the financial reserves policy.

• Manage and motivate the Financial Accounting Team and oversee the Payroll Operations Manager, ensuring an accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and pensions service.

• Act as a key advisor to employees and trustees, specifically managing the fixed asset register and partnering on capital expenditure budgets.

Essentials: 

• A recognised, full Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

• 5-10 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in a senior financial accounting or audit position with a demonstrable track record of success in managing complex financial operations.

• Experience working within a charity environment and strong knowledge of charity SORP. 

• Proven experience in statutory accounts production, managing audits, implementing strong internal controls, and overseeing transactional teams.

• Strong change management skills and a passion for driving continuous process and system improvements.

Salary is up to £68,000 + Excellent Benefits. 

The Scouts are based in Gilwell Park, Chingford, London. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. 

Advert closes on Friday 12th December. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Marketing and Communications Executive to join our Partnerships team to co-ordinate and deliver effective, multichannel, audience-led marketing communications that support key funding relationships with businesses.

The Role: 
•    Manage a portfolio of business accounts and deliver their marketing and comms needs.
•    Brief, coordinate and deliver activity across multiple channels from concept to sign-off and reporting.
•    Traffic design and content through internal teams and secure stakeholder approvals.
•    Produce clear briefs, supply content, and manage image/video permissions.
•    Support budgeting and admin tasks, including requisitions, purchase orders and meetings.
•    Create, schedule and report on content for Partnerships-owned channels and coordinate comms with internal teams.
•    Advise stakeholders on effective audience engagement alongside senior managers.
•    Monitor results, identify insights and drive improvements to systems and processes.
•    Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to keep activity on schedule and in budget.
•    This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
•    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:
•    Marketing communications experience across B2B and B2C audiences, with a strong grasp of segmented, audience-focused marketing.
•    Confident in stakeholder management, supporting account management, and briefing colleagues, agencies and suppliers.
•    Able to use data insights and reporting to inform activity.
•    Experience in planning and delivering marketing and communications activity, with sound project management and coordination skills.
•    Skilled at working with internal teams to develop clear briefs aligned to plans.
•    Knowledge of the charity/not-for-profit sector.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication.
•    Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, e-marketing tools and social platforms.
•    Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple tasks.
•    Understanding of key comms channels including email, social media, events, advertising and publications.
•    CIM affiliate membership (or working towards) desirable.
•    Full UK Driving licence and/or the ability to travel to remote locations across the UK

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. 

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 on 11th & 12th December. 

Help us secure the funds needed to save lives.​

We are looking for a passionate Senior Direct Marketing Officer to join our Individual Giving team at Samaritans. This role will create, manage and implement key campaigns and projects across the Individual Giving (IG) programme to recruit and retain supporters maximising loyalty and lifetime value.​

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Contract​

£38,000 - £40,000 per annum plus benefits

Full time (35hrs per week) 

Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Hybrid working with link to Ewell office

In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.​

We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

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What you’ll do 

Craft creative direct marketing campaigns across a range of channels

Manage campaigns from concept to fulfilment and analysis

Develop long-term marketing strategies to maximise income

Work with staff across the organisation to deliver high class supporter experience

Review and analyse campaign effectiveness

Build strong relationships with external suppliers and agencies​

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What you’ll bring

Proven experience of direct marketing campaign management

Sound understanding of customer relationship marketing and integrated marketing communications

Experience of managing online and offline campaigns

Strong project management skills

Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders

Excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills​

Full Job Description and Person Specification here

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Why Samaritans?​

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Apply now​

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.​

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.​

​Applications close: Friday 5th December @ 09:00am

Interviews: w/c 8th December 2025. Second round interviews will be held on 15th and 16th December.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance.

Pancreatic Cancer UK goes above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease. Right now, half of the people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer die within three months. Families are left with only hope to hold onto but they need more. So, Pancreatic Cancer UK does more.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is now seeking an experienced Head of Finance to take full ownership of the finance function. This pivotal leadership role will enable the Director of Finance, People and Operations to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring robust financial management, insight, and governance across the charity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s finance function, including financial and management accounting, VAT, and statutory reporting.
• Partnering with directorates across the charity to develop budgets, forecasts, and reporting that support strategic decision-making.
• Enhancing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data to create a more forward-looking, insight-driven finance function.
• Leading the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting, driving efficiencies and better collaboration.
• Providing financial leadership during key projects, including a VAT review and ongoing improvements to forecasting and controls.
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a small but high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the senior and wider leadership team, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are clearly communicated and understood.

The Organisation

Pancreatic Cancer UK is courageous, compassionate, and collaborative in all it does. Every member of the team shares one mission and one purpose: to transform outcomes for people affected by pancreatic cancer. Their five-year strategy: Finding breakthroughs. Giving hope. Saving lives.
In the last five years, they have seen more progress than in the previous five decades. In the next five years, they are determined to step up the pace and drive this progress even further, transforming how people with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed, treated, and cared for and ultimately saving lives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Head of Finance or similar senior finance leadership role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit organisation of comparable size (£5m–15m income).
• Strong technical skills across both financial and management accounting.
• Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control.
• Experience leading and developing a finance team and driving process and system improvements.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting fundraising and operational teams, ideally in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to the mission and values of Pancreatic Cancer UK.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a minimum of two days per week based in their central London office and comes with a comprehensive and attractive range of employee benefits. The closing date for applications is 30^th November, but applications will be reviewed on a on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, Pancreatic Cancer UK’s exclusive recruitment partner.

Location: CIS Office, Milton Keynes
Hours: 30 per week
Salary: £20,186.40
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 4.11.2025

About Us

MK Act is a long-established domestic abuse charity with over 50 years’ experience supporting individuals and families across Milton Keynes. We provide safety, refuge, advocacy, crisis intervention and long-term support, helping survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and security.

We are seeking a compassionate and organised Triage & Helpline Advisor to join our Crisis Intervention Service. You will be the first point of contact for survivors seeking help—providing helpline response, triage, initial risk assessment, safety advice and access to appropriate services. This role suits someone calm under pressure, confident handling safeguarding concerns and committed to trauma-informed, survivor-centred support.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact for individuals experiencing domestic abuse

• Supportive, specialist team

• Professional development and specialist training

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays

• Additional paid birthday leave

• Free annual eye test

• Opportunity to grow within an expanding charity

Key Responsibilities

Client Support & Casework

• Answer the helpline as the first point of contact for survivors.

• Provide immediate advice, information and short-term follow-up support.

• Complete DASH risk assessments, safety plans and initial needs assessments.

• Support access to refuge accommodation locally or out of area.

• Provide clear information on housing, legal options, health services and signposting.

• Maintain accurate, confidential records and escalate risk appropriately.

• Promote a trauma-informed, survivor-focused approach.

Service Delivery & Teamwork

• Support the smooth running of the Crisis Intervention Service.

• Manage referrals, appointments and office systems.

• Contribute to service development and evaluation.

• Support volunteers and encourage inclusive practice.

Multi-Agency & Partnership Work

• Provide advice to professionals and promote MK Act services.

• Maintain positive working relationships with partner agencies.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Work within safeguarding policies and make timely referrals.

• Liaise with managers and statutory partners on safeguarding concerns.

• Follow confidentiality, data protection and organisational procedures.

Administration & Professional Standards

• Complete administrative tasks, including data entry and diary management.

• Maintain required standards and attend training, supervision and performance reviews.

About You

You will thrive in this role if you are empathetic, organised and confident supporting people in crisis.

Essential

• Knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors and children.

• Understanding of risk assessment, safety planning and safeguarding.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with multiple agencies.

• Experience supporting survivors or vulnerable individuals.

• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.

• Strong record-keeping and IT skills.

Desirable

• Experience in domestic abuse services or crisis support.

• Experience completing risk assessments or working with voluntary/statutory agencies.

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality & impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes & Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.

We are recruiting for two Youth Development Lead positions across Manchester and London

Contract: Permanent with a probationary period of 6 months

Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 pro rata

Location, Hours and Annual Leave: 

London

• We’re recruiting for one full time position in London
• Hybrid working with in-school project delivery around region on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• 37.5 hours a week with a mixed working pattern. School term time approximately 3 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays 9:00-17:30
• 29 days per year annual leave – maximum of 5 days to be taken in school term time

Manchester

• We’re recruiting for one part time (0.8 FTE) position in Manchester
• Hybrid working with in-school project delivery around region on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• 30 hours a week Tuesday – Friday with a mixed working pattern. School term time approximately 2 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays 9:00-17:30
• 23 days per year annual leave – maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time

Application deadline:

• Manchester Applicants: 9am Monday 1st December 
• London Applicants: 9am Friday 5th December

For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.

People and Policy Partner
Location: Remote (ability to attend ad-hoc meetings in the London office 1-2 days per month)
Salary: £39,000 - £41,000 per annum dependant on experience
Contract: Maternity cover contract from January 2026 – November 2026

About the Organisation
My client is a leading, purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering strategic impact across the sector. They combine research, policy, and operational excellence to achieve their mission, and are seeking an experienced People professional to join their team and drive forward their employee relations and policy initiatives.

The Role
Reporting to the People Operations Manager, the People and Policy Partner will provide a solution-focused, high-quality People service across the organisation. You will be a trusted advisor to managers and staff on all aspects of People activity, supporting employee relations, policy development, and organisational change. This is a hands-on, specialist role with responsibility for improving policies, processes, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, supporting managers with complex or sensitive cases.
• Lead the review, development, and implementation of People policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Coach and develop managers to enhance people management capabilities.
• Manage family leave processes, inductions, appraisals, and return-to-work processes.
• Deliver hands-on operational support to the People team, including running drop-in sessions and supporting transactional work.
• Act as deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.

About You

• Proven experience in a generalist People role within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, coaching managers, and managing complex employee relations cases.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification desirable.

How to Apply - For a full job description please contact:

Faye Marshall – [email protected]
Giuseppe Di Maria –

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5th December

Interview date: 11th December via Teams

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Head of Technology & Data

Permanent. Full time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the officer)

Location: This role can be based in the UK (Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington), or in one of our global hub sites (Abuja, Bogota, Dhaka, Nairobi, New Delhi)

Salary:

UK £81,314 (London), or £76,432 (Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington).

Global - Competitive salary for each location

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.

About the role

Reporting in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Governance, the Head of Technology & Data will champion the development, implementation, and use of information technology and data throughout Christian Aid, creating a culture of innovation and empowering IT users.

Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Head of Technology & Data include:

• Responsible for building, supervising and maintaining a highly available and secure enterprise infrastructure including 24x7 cloud servers, mobility and remote access services and Azure Active Directory.
• Develop a road map for the strategic development of technology and data functions which incorporates system upgrades, installations, and conversions to ensure smooth transitions and optimised functionality for all users.
• Manage ITIL compliant processes including change management and service transition striving for innovation, reliability, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Collaborate proactively to develop strategies that enhance client services, amplify user efficiency, and inspire creative solutions to emerging challenges.
• Inspire and empower ICT staff by hiring, training, mentoring, and appraising team members, cultivating a culture of continuous development and excellence.
• Oversee network administration and network engineering (VPN, VOIP, Wan or relevant emerging technology) in key sites.
• Foster adaptability within ICT staff to align with evolving user needs, emerging technologies, and varied team dynamics.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, policies, and processes, ensuring clarity and accessibility for users and team members.
• Deliver user support through responsive helpdesk services and technical solutions tailored to client needs.
• Foster a culture of innovation ensuring Christian Aid are at the forefront of technological advancements to identify and implement solutions that align with organisational values and goals.
• Manage ICT budgets responsibly, ensuring financial integrity in purchasing, planning, and reviewing resources.
• Develop robust ICT policies related to system architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, and service delivery to ensure business continuity and uphold organisational resilience.
• Build strong long-term partnerships by negotiating and managing vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts to ensure value-driven outcomes

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Degree level or equivalent with an MCSE.
• Extensive experience of the management of ICT services, including strategy development.
• Extensive experience of Project Management.
• Advanced communications and problem solving skills.
• Highly detailed knowledge of a broad range of information and communications technologies including server, desktop and network hardware and operating systems, application development, information security, internet technologies, support services, systems management tools.
• Advanced leadership and team management skills.
• Substantial supplier management experience.
• Highly developed appreciation of the interaction and impact of business and ICT strategies and operations.

Desirable:

• ITIL Foundation, Practitioner.
• Knowledge and experience of satellite communications.
• Knowledge and experience of telephony and conferencing solutions.
• Experience of multi-site delivery of ICT solutions, ideally in a multinational context.
• Hands on experience of managing resources on Microsoft Azure platform.
• Experience of network and application security implementation.
• Use of systems management and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Location: Tower Hamlets SASS/Hybrid Working 

Salary:Unqualified: £28,255 - £29,913 per annum

Qualified: £29,923 - £32,623 per annum

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31st March 2026)

Closing Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an DWP Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service 

Tower Hamlets Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) provides advocacy and support to survivors of DVA with the aim to reduce risk and harm.  Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. 

About the Role 

We are looking for an experienced IDVA to join our dynamic team in Tower Hamlets, working with people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with external agencies in particular DWP. 

As the DWP IDVA you are responsible for carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing support and intervention to victim/survivors of domestic violence identified at Poplar jobcentre. In addition to this you will build relationships with, and provide advice, guidance and training to DWP staff.

About You 

You will need a passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills. 

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group. 

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

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