Operation assistant jobs in London

As Individual Giving Senior Executive, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering multi-channel campaigns that inspire supporters to continue and deepen their relationship with the Charity. 

You'll manage a varied portfolio of appeals, supporter retention, development, upgrade, cross-sell and reactivation activity, working across channels including direct mail, email and telephone. From campaign planning and creative development through to analysis and reporting, you'll take ownership of projects that help grow supporter loyalty and maximise long-term income.

Working closely with colleagues across the Charity and external agencies, you'll lead on the planning and delivery of campaigns and supporter journeys that place supporters at the heart of everything we do.

This role also includes line management responsibility for an Individual Giving Assistant, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their leadership experience.

About us

At The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, we raise money to save the lives of people affected by cancer. The funds we raise support world-leading research, state-of-the-art equipment and exceptional patient care at The Royal Marsden, helping deliver breakthroughs that benefit people with cancer across the UK and around the world. 

We're entering an exciting period of growth, with ambitious plans to increase income, grow our supporter base and deliver exceptional supporter experiences. That's why we're looking for a talented Individual Giving fundraiser to join our Supporter Retention & Development team.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong direct marketing experience with excellent project management skills and a genuine passion for creating outstanding supporter experiences. 

You will have:

• Experience delivering successful Individual Giving or direct marketing campaigns, ideally focused on supporter retention and development. 
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple campaigns, budgets and deadlines. 
• Confidence analysing campaign performance and using insight to inform future activity and testing. 
• Experience working with databases, data selections and campaign reporting. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working with agencies and suppliers. 
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. 

Experience of digital fundraising, mid-value giving or telephone fundraising campaigns would be an advantage, but is not essential. 

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your fundraising career at one of the UK's leading cancer charities and help The Royal Marsden to revolutionise cancer treatment through groundbreaking research, and deliver world-leading care.

We offer:

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Hybrid and flexible working (60% home working)
• Generous pension contributions
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Subsidised canteens
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative and values-led culture 

Our values

We're proud to be Respectful, Kind, Ambitious, Purposeful and Versatile. If you share our values and want to use your fundraising skills to make a meaningful difference to people affected by cancer, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply today and help us make life-saving breakthroughs happen for people with cancer, now and in the future.

Area Manager Role

Location: London (field-based with some home working)
Salary: £46,000
Contract: Full Time
Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Join FARA and Help Transform Lives Through Retail

Founded over 35 years ago, FARA Foundation is a UK registered charity and a successful charity retailer with a network of 39 vibrant shops across London. FARA raises vital funds to support vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and their families in Romania, providing services that help break the cycles of poverty and give young people a better start in life.

We are looking for an exceptional Area Manager to lead and develop a portfolio of 10+ charity shops, supporting Shop Managers to deliver outstanding commercial results while creating welcoming, community-focused spaces that embody FARA’s values and mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded and people-focused leader who enjoys developing others, driving performance, and contributing strategically to a charity retail operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Trading Director, you will be responsible for supporting and developing a group of Shop Managers, helping them maximise sales, donations, Gift Aid income and community engagement while ensuring shops operate safely, compliantly and efficiently.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the wider development of the trading business, lead operational projects, and play a key role in delivering FARA’s long-term retail strategy.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Values-led leadership: A strong commitment to FARA’s mission, vision and values, with the ability to lead, coach and develop Shop Managers in a supportive, accountable and collaborative way.
• Commercial focus: Experience of achieving results through others, using KPIs, budgets and financial reports to improve sales, contribution, Gift Aid, stock generation and controllable costs.
• People development: Strong line management skills, with experience of recruitment, induction, performance management, succession planning and handling employee relations matters.
• Retail operational excellence: A sound understanding of shop operations, including pricing, culling, density, curation, sales space, sorting, layout and the ability to coach managers to improve the retail proposition.
• Compliance and risk management: Working knowledge of health and safety, risk assessments, fire risk assessments, regulatory requirements and the ability to maintain safe, compliant shops.
• Project and planning skills: Experience supporting target setting, five-year plans, shop improvements, refits, relocations or other operational projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an Area Manager, Regional Manager or equivalent multi-site retail role (or demonstrable desire to gain wider experience).
• Strong track record of leading teams to achieve and exceed commercial and operational KPIs.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to analyse financial and operational data.
• Experience in coaching, developing and motivating staff.
• Experience handling employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Knowledge of health and safety, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficient IT skills to perform a range of professional functions on excel, word and other applications.

Desirable

• Experience within charity retail or the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Knowledge of retail refurbishment, relocation or property projects.
• Understanding of Gift Aid and donation-led retail operations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

• Travel across London will be required.
• Participation in an on-call rota approximately one weekend per month will be required.
• Occasional cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave/absence will be required.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring retail leader who can combine commercial expertise with a passion for people development and social impact, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) by email outlining how you meet the skills & experience required for the role and why the role excites you.

Applications Deadline: 24 August 2026

Interview Dates:

• Round one: Online 2 September 2026 (online via Zoom)
• Round two: In Person 18 & 21 September 2026 

Join FARA and help us grow a retail operation that changes lives, strengthens communities and delivers lasting impact.

Help MSF UK protect sensitive information and build trust through practical, proportionate information security and data protection. Develop specialist skills while working on varied, meaningful issues across the organisation.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)

Salary:£41,902.62 to £51,214.32 per annum| Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.

Job Purpose:

The Information Security and Data Protection Coordinator supports MSF UK and Ireland in the effective coordination and day‑to‑day operation of its information security and data protection arrangements. The role focuses on maintaining key records, documentation and processes that underpin compliance with data protection legislation and good information security practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Working within the Transparency and Accountability (T&A) Team, the role supports the development and ongoing operation of MSF UK and Ireland’s information security and data protection framework by liaising with colleagues in IT, Procurement and other departments, and by supporting designated risk owners. The role provides practical coordination and advice to help ensure that appropriate technical and organisational measures are documented, reviewed and applied in a way that meets operational needs and regulatory requirements.

The post holder plays an important enabling role, supporting information security and data protection decision makers (especially the Data Protection Focal Point and the Senior Information Risk Owner) to take a risk-based approach to compliance decisions by maintaining accurate records, coordinating processes, and supporting effective governance, reporting and incident management.

Job Title:Digital Marketing Executive

Salary:£35,000 per annum

Contract:Permanent

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

Hours of work:Full-time (35 hours per week)

Reporting to:Head of Digital Marketing

Every day, Premier, Europe’s largest Christian Media organisation, reaches people through e-mail, websites, podcasts, audio, news, fundraising and digital content that supports faith, discipleship and renewal. 

The Digital Marketing Executive role is central to making sure that activity is delivered accurately, efficiently and on time.

Role Overview

The Digital Marketing Executive is responsible for the operational delivery and co-ordination of Premier’s digital marketing activity. Working closely with the Head of Digital Marketing, you will help ensure campaigns, digital fundraising activity, commercial advertising, outbound e-mails and website pop-ups are planned, booked and delivered to a high standard.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple priorities. You will work across Premier’s Digital, Commercial, Marketing, Fundraising and Content teams, helping to turn plans into well-executed campaigns that serve our audiences and support our mission.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Campaign Operations and Delivery – Coordinating and delivering digital marketing campaigns across e-mail, website, display, audio and other digital channels, ensuring activity is accurate, timely and effective.
• Advertising and Commercial Coordination – Managing digital advertising bookings, scheduling and delivery across Premier’s platforms, and acting as a key operational link between the Digital and Commercial teams.
• E-mail and On-site Communications – Overseeing outbound e-mails, website pop-ups, overlays, banners and calls to action, making sure they are well scheduled, tested and aligned with wider priorities.
• Workflow and Team Coordination – Maintaining clear processes, coordinating assets and approvals, supporting the Digital Marketing Assistant, and helping teams work smoothly together.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in a digital marketing operations or campaign delivery role
• Hands-on experience building and delivering e-mail marketing campaigns
• Experience coordinating digital advertising, campaign schedules or inventory
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously
• The ability to interpret briefs and turn them into practical delivery plans
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and support a junior colleague
• An analytical approach, confidence using campaign data, and a calm, proactive, solutions-focused attitude under pressure
• A personal Christian faith, a good understanding of the Christian community, and a commitment to Premier’s mission to help people encounter God through media

Please note that Premier is a Christian media agency and this role has a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal Christian faith

Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now!

Information for candidates

Why Join Premier?

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

Competitive salary and benefits package:

•Flexible working arrangements based on the requirements of the role

•25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays

•Additional leave on your birthday

•Contributory pension scheme

•Life Assurance scheme

•Employee Assistance with online GP scheme

•Eye care scheme

•Enhanced Family leave and Pay

In addition we offer:

•Mission-Driven Work: Take the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions of people.

•Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.

•Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development in a role where your contributions are truly valued.

Application Process

•All applications need to be completed online using our recruitment system (linked from our adverts). 

•You will be asked to answer a number of questions before submitting your application – please ensure you provide information on how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this role.

Are you driven by using financial insight to influence decision and strategy?

Join a growing business for good, that supports charities access high‑quality finance and operations support. As they expand their London presence, they're looking for a Finance Business Partner to lead financial delivery for a portfolio of charity clients. This is a role with real autonomy, variety, and influence and would suit either an experienced Finance Business Partner or an established Finance Manager looking to take the next step.

About the Role

This is a genuine business partnering position where you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end finance function for your portfolio, acting as the primary financial contact and trusted advisor to senior charity leaders. Based in their Westminster hub and connected to the wider team remotely, you’ll play a key role in strengthening financial resilience across multiple impactful organisations.

You will:

· Prepare and present monthly management accounts with clear insight

· Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning

· Present financial updates to Executive Teams and Boards, offering constructive challenge

· Support funding bids and donor reporting with strong financial modelling

· Produce year-end accounts and manage auditor/examiner relationships

· Support and line-manage at least one Finance Assistant,

Every day, you’ll help charities make confident, data-informed decisions that protect their mission and future.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and building meaningful relationships.

You will bring:

· Professional qualification or studying (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience

· Experience producing management accounts and external reporting

· Track record of presenting financial information to senior leaders / Boards

· Experience with SME accounting systems (Xero and/or QuickBooks ideal)

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients

· Aptitude for working autonomously and making sound decisions

· Excellent communication skills, able to translate numbers for non-financial colleagues

· Experience in or alongside the charity sector (desirable but not essential)

You’ll thrive if you enjoy problem‑solving, autonomy, and being a steady, trusted presence for purpose‑driven organisations.

Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

We are looking for a highly organised executive support professional who can manage complex administration, coordinate senior stakeholders, handle confidential information and ensure the smooth running of the CEO Office.

The CEO Office sits at the heart of Marie Curie, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman. Working closely with senior leaders, trustees and key stakeholders, the team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's leadership activity and helping the Executive team focus on delivering Marie Curie’s strategic priorities.

As CEO Office Coordinator (Project Coordinator), you'll be a trusted partner within the CEO Office, helping to keep our Executive team organised, connected and operating effectively. From managing complex schedules and coordinating high-profile meetings to supporting leadership programmes and handling sensitive information with discretion, your work will have a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation's most senior leaders.

Your Impact:

• Provide high-quality administrative and executive support to the Head of CEO Office, CEO, COO and Chairman.
• Manage complex diaries, meeting schedules and executive priorities, proactively resolving conflicts and coordinating commitments.
• Organise meetings, events, travel and accommodation arrangements for senior leaders and leadership teams.
• Prepare and coordinate correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes and other business documents.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a professional and confidential point of contact.
• Support Executive Leadership Team and Board activities, including logistics and meeting coordination.
• Maintain effective filing and information management systems, ensuring records are accurate, organised and accessible.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support leadership initiatives, engagement activities and cross-functional meetings.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar coordination role within a busy, complex and highly regulated environment.
• Proven experience managing diaries, meetings and priorities for senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, competing deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgement.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach and a commitment to providing outstanding support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Please see the full job description (attached).

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: 23 August 2026. We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of applications.

Salary: £29,000 (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35h per week)

Location:Hybrid. You will work from home and from our Embassy Gardens office in London (3 days a week)

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care
• 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.

Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
 

Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
 

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and more than a thousand international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.
 

Our team is at the heart of our business and it is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
 

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our Recruitment Lead (details on our website). 

The role and responsibilities

As People Lead, you will play a key role in supporting Unifrog employees to work at their best. You’ll help us to retain a happy and effective team by developing great relationships with team members and making sure that all our internal systems and processes are as efficient as possible.

Your key responsibilities:

People operations

• Review, improve, and automate our people processes, including engagement and retention, as well as our people platforms and tools.
   

• Develop, update, and communicate our policies and the employee handbook, ensuring they reflect current laws and best practices.
   

• Collaborate with our People Assistant to manage and maintain Bamboo - our HR system.

  • Maintain employees’ electronic people files, ensuring documents are filed efficiently and that employee data is up to date on Bamboo.

  • Update and track employee time off.
     

• Support the Head of People Operations by maintaining key HR metrics and reporting to support data-driven people decisions.

• Support the onboarding and offboarding processes.

Employee experience 

• Learning and development:

  • Using Learnerbly, track and encourage high-quality usage of our training budgets. 

  • Continually review our professional development policies and processes to support this high take-up.

  • Promote and set up mentorship, shadowing, coaching, and cross-team learning opportunities.

  • Coordinate year-round, team-led training sessions, including an annual “Learning at Work Week”. 

  • Facilitate team training as needed.

• Plan and implement stand-alone People projects to improve employee experience (e.g. employee engagement, recognition initiatives).
   

• In time, help collate feedback from team surveys and work with the People and Leadership teams to put ideas from the team into action.

Unifrog support

• Monitor and manage our People inbox, being the first point of contact for queries and requests from the team (1 day a week equivalent).

• Book hotels, conference rooms and training courses for other teams.

• Work with the Finance team to support the expenses process.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

At Unifrog, everyone is responsible for creating an equitable and inclusive place to work. In addition, each person on the People team also has specific EDI responsibilities which link to their role.

• Work with the Head of People Operations to:
   

  • Support with EDI projects such as EDI data collection and progression initiatives.
     

  • Develop and implement new policies and processes that promote inclusion at all levels of Unifrog (e.g. support for returning to work after parental or long-term sick leave). Make sure that these policies and processes are consistently applied across the team.
     

  • Regularly review our current policies and processes to ensure they’re inclusive and equitable.
     

Working together

You’ll work closely with our current People team, including our: Recruitment Lead, additional People Lead, People Assistant, Internal Communications and Events Lead, Head of People Operations and People and Operations Director. You will also work with our Finance team on a regular basis when processing expenses and making bookings. 

You’ll have regular contact with people across all of our teams, and you should build great professional relationships with team members to deliver an excellent employee experience.

You’ll be line-managed by the Head of People Operations. 

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Personable and able to build great professional relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to manage sensitive employee information, maintaining confidentiality.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent project management and organisation skills.

• Experience of managing multiple and competing priorities.

• Experience of managing HR administration processes linked to the employee life cycle, including new starter paperwork, contract changes, and leavers.

• Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently, and happy to ask for support when it’s needed.

• Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Desirable:
 

• Experience managing an HR system, ideally BambooHR or similar.

• Experience analysing and presenting people data.

• CIPD Level 5 qualification, or working towards it.

• An interest in education, careers and development.

Benefits 

On our jobs page you’ll find a full list of the benefits we offer our team. Here’s a snapshot:

• Mission focussed
  
  Join one of Escape the City’s top 1% employers and help transform careers and destinations in schools.

• Be part of a growing company
  
  Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.

• Grow individually
  
  Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.

• Have impact
  
  Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.

Key details 

• £38,000 - £42,000 per year dependent on experience (Grade B). 

• Full time.

• Split your time between home and our office in Hoxton, London (a minimum of 2 days per week).

• 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).

• Working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, or 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 4:30pm on Friday.

• Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidates.

• We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Application process  

• Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Friday 21st August 2026. 

• We may need to close applications early if we receive a lot of interest. As long as you’ve already started applying, we’ll give you 48 hours’ notice of the deadline changing - so if you’re thinking of applying, please start an application so we can keep you updated. 

• Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour) 

• Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions below:

• Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process, so please be as specific as possible about your experience.

• With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words) 

• Tell us about a time you created or improved a process. What problem were you trying to solve, what steps did you take, and how did you know it was successful? (250 words)

• Stage 2: Phone interview (15 minutes) 

• Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour) 

• Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).

• Phone interviews will be held throughout the application window. Video call interviews will be held w/c 7th September 2026. 

• Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently. 

Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

• How we communicate

Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.

• Embedded EDI

As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.

To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.

• Recruitment processes
  
  To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates. 

About us

The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland.

Our organisation aims to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, by advancing research and promoting excellence in CBT and related professions.

We have more than 27,000 members across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and a staff team, who work remotely. 

We deliver a wide range of events via online and in-person CPD sessions and two conferences which support the professional development of members and non-members, whilst sharing best practice showcasing research and creating valuable networking opportunities.

About the role

Your role will be the lead for governance and assurance across BABCP, supporting the Board, Committees and staff teams to ensure robust governance arrangements, effective risk management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role will focus on;

• ensuring the continued development, implementation and embedding of BABCP's Governance and Assurance Framework, including the identification, management and monitoring of organisational risk.
• supporting the Board and Committees through the provision of expert governance advice, effective administration, performance monitoring and the delivery of key governance activities including the AGM, elections and Annual Report.

Please refer to the full job description for more itemised duties and responsibilities.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will have significant experience of leading and managing governance and assurance functions within an organisation of similar scale, and be confident working with senior stakeholders, Boards and Committees.

You will need to be highly organised, able to build strong and effective working relationships, and capable of providing expert advice on governance, assurance, risk and regulatory matters.

Experience of working within a regulated environment, with knowledge of governance best practice and relevant legislation, would be an advantage.

We are looking for a candidate who can think strategically, solve complex problems, and work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen governance practices and support organisational objectives.

Please refer to the person specification as part of the job description for more information on the criteria to be successful in the role.

BABCP supports and promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

Please provide a CV and cover letter by midnight on 23rd August 2026.

Please note

We expect a high volume of applications for the role so early application is encouraged as the advertisement may be withdrawn ahead of the application deadline.

If you have not heard from us by 9th September 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our future vacancies and apply again, as we are always looking for talented individuals to join us.

Feedback will be provided to those who are invited to interview.

HR and Governance Manager

Orbis UK
12-month Fixed-Term Contract
Circa £42,000 per annum (day rates will also be considered)
Hybrid working with an expectation of around 2 days per week in the office (typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, although flexibility is available)
Full-time (flexible working will also be considered), starting ASAP

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Orbis UK to recruit for their HR and Governance Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join Orbis UK on a 12-month fixed-term contract, helping the organisation strengthen and embed excellent people practices while delivering key HR priorities.

This role is critical to supporting a highly performing group of staff and trustees as they seek to transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness. The role sits within the Business Support Team, which is responsible for the day to day running of the organisation and will be crucial in co-creating a revised HR strategy and ensuring that the organisation's compliance with key statutory and regulatory requirements are maintained, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT). The successful postholder will work collaboratively with the Director of Finance and Operations to meet these objectives, but also will have a central role in identifying opportunities for growth within the HR and Governance function to ensure that good practice, wellbeing and compliance work hand in hand with one another and is embedded within the ethos of the organisation for the benefit of its staff and, ultimately, the communities Orbis supports.

The Opportunity

Over the next twelve months, success in this role will mean:

• Completing and progressing key HR priorities across the organisation
• Reviewing, updating and embedding the HR handbook
• Supporting and advising the SMT to develop and deliver a strong HR strategy embedding best practice while continuing to build a positive, inclusive and high performing culture strongly aligned with Orbis' values.
• Support the Director of Finance and Operations to provide high-quality, responsive and effective support to the Orbis Board and its sub-committees.
• Supporting the continued development of an effective in-house HR function
• Provide a responsive problem solving and supportive HR service to colleagues across the organisation.
• Overseeing governance administration where required
• Line manage and work with the Business Support Administrator
• Working in close partnership with the Director of Finance and Operations to deliver both strategic and operational HR priorities

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running from day one. You'll be a knowledgeable and hands-on HR professional who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver operationally. You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities and bringing structure, pace and confidence to a busy environment.

You'll have:

• Significant experience supporting and developing a HR strategy
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience leading organisational people projects and delivering tangible outcomes
• Experience supporting organisational culture and employee engagement initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Experience managing or mentoring team members

Desirable

• Undertaking (or qualified) CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience at an Executive Assistant level for governance matters
• Knowledge of the NGO sector. We are open to applications from across disciplines and expertise if you can demonstrate your aptitude for the role with a hunger to learn, or for someone who is keen to translate their HR experience into this broad and interesting role.

Interview Process

Interviews will be informal, conversational and focused on understanding your HR experience and approach. Interviews are expected to last approximately 30-45 minutes and, where possible, will be conducted in person.

Please note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Due to the urgent nature of this appointment, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance leader to join Samaritans as our Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation, leading financial planning, forecasting and reporting, while helping ensure we can continue delivering our life-saving work.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services and working closely with senior leaders across the charity, you'll provide expert financial insight, lead a high-performing team, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across our finance function.

Contract terms:

• £75,000 (FTE) per annum, plus benefits
• Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
• 35 hours per week (full time)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid, linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
• We value meeting in person and working collaboratively. Finance team members are encouraged work from the office one day per week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

What you'll be doing:

As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you'll lead our FP&A team and oversee the organisation's financial planning cycle, management reporting, forecasting and financial modelling activities. You'll be a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and helping leaders make informed decisions that support our strategic objectives.

You'll also be a member of the Senior Leadership Group, contributing to organisational planning and helping shape the future direction of the finance function. Alongside your strategic responsibilities, you'll oversee both the Management Accounts and Accounts Payable & Receivable functions, ensuring robust financial reporting, controls and processes are in place.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the organisation's budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Providing strategic financial insight and partnering with senior leaders to support decision-making.
• Delivering financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support for key projects and initiatives.
• Overseeing management reporting and ensuring accurate, timely financial information across the organisation.
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Driving financial capability, commercial awareness and strong financial management across the business.
• Supporting Board, Finance Committee and senior leadership reporting through clear, insightful analysis.
• Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and systems that support organisational effectiveness.

What you’ll bring:

Essential

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience across financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial modelling.
• Proven experience leading organisation-wide budget-setting and financial planning processes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• The ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders through clear, evidence-based financial insight.
• Excellent analytical and commercial awareness, with confidence interpreting complex financial data and translating it into meaningful recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial planning and reporting systems.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of VAT, Corporation Tax, procurement or project management

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification

Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We offer flexible hybrid working, great benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about Samaritans, please read our recruitment brochure.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people we support and who support us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported, at all levels of the organisation.

Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love for you to apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV and cover letter addressing key points in the job description. 

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applications close: midnight on 1st September 2026

1st stage interviews (online): w/c 14th September

2nd stage interviews (in person): tbc

At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. 

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. 

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.   

Contract Type: Maternity Cover 12 months (preferably starting on the 1st December 2026)

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week (open to 4 days a week)

Location: Any of our King's Trust offices (flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: 10th and 11th September 2026

We’re looking for a highly proactive and driven team player to work at the heart of our senior fundraising and marketing team, helping us shape and deliver our biggest strategic priorities.

In this fast-paced, people and project focused role, you’ll manage priority projects, strategic plans, and department-wide reporting—keeping everything on track and making complex projects simple, clear, and actionable.

You’ll be the glue that holds everything together, ensuring the team stays aligned through management reporting, leadership meetings, and internal communications. If you love bringing structure to projects, juggling competing deadlines, and making an impact, this role is for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, gain deep insight into every corner of our fundraising and marketing team, and play a key role in delivering our mission.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Fundraising Planning Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Fundraising Planning Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Governance Manager

Permanent Opportunity

35 hours per week, how, flexible Working Patterns can be considered 

Location: Craven Street, London with hybrid working

Salary: £43,813 per annum (based on 35 hour week) plus competitive benefits

The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.

We are looking for a Governance Manager to join our Chief Executive’s team. This is a high profile management role which will lead and develop the governance and stakeholder management of the College and provide the support and insights to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the key purpose of the role will be to: 

• Ensure the College’s governance arrangements support effective decision making, accountability and regulatory compliance.

• Provide strategic governance support to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency.

• Ensure the effective governance and efficient operation of the College’s Council, Board and Committees, in line with its Royal Charter, charity law, regulatory requirements and good governance principles.

• Establish and maintain effective business systems and procedures within the Chief Executive’s Department including supporting the development, monitoring and reporting of the College’s business plan and strategic plan.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with those within the College’s governance structure to support delivery of its strategic objectives.

The main responsibilities for the role holder will be to:

• Ensure the College’s governance arrangements operate effectively and in accordance with its Royal Charter, regulatory requirements and recognised good governance principles.

• Develop, maintain and report on the Governance workstream key performance indicators and wider College KPI framework.

• Deveolop and maintain the College’s strategic plan reporting framework.

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of agendas and papers for Board and Council undertaken by the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

• Manage the governance arrangements of the Annual Gneeral Meeting and election and appointment of Council members, Officers, Trustees, Committee Chairs and the early Career Representative on Council.

• Support and develop Council in their role as regional representatives and advocates for the College.

• Lead the co-ordination of the College’s stakeholder engagement, ensuring a consistent, responsive and professional experience across the College.

• Develop and manage the ongoing delivery of an effective cross-College stakeholder management process.

• Line manage and develop the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

• Manage the annual budget for the College’s governance activities.

To be considered for this vacancy, candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of working with senior level management

• Experience of managing election processes and governance procedures within a membership organisation

• Experience of managing organisation-wide projects.

• Experience of developing KPIs and operating procedures.

• Experience of stakeholder management.

• Good level of knowledge of relevant charity governance legislation

• Excellent time management and planning skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience of report writing, minute taking and processing numerical data

• Excellent MS Office; Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint skills.

In addition you will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Pro-activity

• Influencing & persuading

• Customer service 

• Confidentiality and integrity

• Attention to detail

• Reliablility

• Planning and organising – managing multiple projects and tasks. 

A copy of the full job description summarising the key activities and full list of essential requirements can be downloaded from the website.

In return, we offer a variety of benefits including a generous pension plan (10% employer contribution), life assurance and a health care cash plan. The College has a TOIL policy and provides time off for events taking place during the evening and weekends. There is also potential to progress to a range maximum of £53,038 under our performance based/market driven incremental scheme.

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up to date CV along with a brief covering letter that sets out the skills and experience you consider would make you suitable for this position, no later than 27 August 2026.

First Interview will take place on 04 Septemebr 2026 at our offices in Craven St.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will include:

• A 10-minute presentation (details will be provided in advance). 

• A competency-based interview

Equality and inclusion 

The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, valuing the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition, please let us know. 

Additional Information

• Typical working hours at the College are 9 am to 5 pm (7 hours, excluding lunch) working five days a week. We operate a flexible working window from 8 am to 6 pm where you can vary your start and end time (working a 7-hour day). This role is flexible and can be worked over a variety of working patterns.

• The post holder may on occasion be required to work late and should therefore have some flexibility with regard to working hours. There will be occasional overnight stays for some meetings and events in London and across the UK.

• We also offer hybrid working (a mixture of home and office working). Typically, College staff will work around 20%- 40% of their time at the workplace (whether this is the office at Craven St, or a face-to-face meeting, exam or event at another business-related site or organisation) per week.

Job title: Partnerships Manager

Responsible to: Director of Delivery, Innovation & quality (MindCHWF) & Senior Operations Manager (Turning Point)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Full-time

Salary: Starting salary is £ £46,448.13 PA at full time equivalent (P04-SP41) with scope to increase to £49,612.14 (P04-SP44)

Contract type: 31 March 2027 (with potential for extension)

Location: [102-110 Mare Street, Hackney] with working across locations in City & Hackney

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote, provide the City and Hackney Integrated Recovery Service (Substance Use).  The service is based in each of City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods in order to be accessible, local and inclusive.  A full integrated service will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough. A full integrated service, shaped by the community needs and voices of service users, carers, families, communities, all staff and volunteers will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough.

The service has three elements: Out There, Everywhere- specialist outreach, in reach and engagement, Building Blocks- low, medium and hi intensity support pathways, and Get Connected- building on our local, individual, and shared assets to provide recovery capital and peer support.

This role will connect the staff teams and service users to wellbeing opportunities within the local community. The role will promote the City & Hackney Recovery Service within the local community through events, social media and local community engagement. They will identify the needs of the client group and provide adequate support.

This role will lead on management of subcontractors, coordinate quarterly contract monitoring and build partnerships including commissioners, GPs, politicians, and other stakeholders to increase collaborative and effective service in City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods. The role will also lead to support MindCHWF’s policies and delivery in the blended service in order to provide efficient and high-quality service.

Job Role:

1. Nurture external partnerships across specific areas and being responsible for overseeing and ensuring all appropriate pathways are in place and reviewed

2. Maintain and enhance appropriate key relationships with statutory and VCS partners who co-locate/joint work with or refer into the service

3. Lead on expanding the partnership network on an ongoing basis by identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and maximise joint working

4. Work as part of the service-wide team developing recovery treatment services that are truly connected to the community

5. Lead on development and management of a broad range of internal and external partnerships including but not limited to, homelessness prevention, outreach, community development and engagement, peer mentoring

6. Take a lead role in supporting the teams to improve and adapt to changing demands

7. Promote and raise the profile of the service and partners across the boroughs

8. Establish and review joint-working protocols to deliver joined up and effective support, using a population health perspective, reflecting the service’s aims

9. Oversee the innovation fund, establishing processes and protocols to set it up and the ongoing governance of the fund

10. Lead on management of all service sub-contractors – including liaison and cascade of information back and forth between the service, co-ordinate quarterly (and ad hoc) contract monitoring (manage KPI’s, staffing, service support etc.).

11. Develop and manage a Partnership Board that meets quarterly comprising Mind, London Friend and NHS Homerton (and any other organisations we begin sub-contracting to).

12. Generate and maintain/oversee SharePoint folders for all key stakeholders – including contact info, management details, premises and any joint working agreement paperwork.

13. Maintain and overarching Stakeholder contact list in Excel to be stored on SharePoint, update and amend as necessary over time.

14. Maintain and update the service satellite spreadsheet (including internal and external satellites).

15. Attend relevant CDP’s to represent the service and cover for colleagues at CDP’s as and when required.

16. Be the main link for partners/stakeholders when they are looking to initiate some joint working enterprise or have feedback or concerns to raise with the service.

17. To lead on organising stakeholder events and community events.

18. To establish and continue building a wide network of contacts for the service within as many professions as possible within CoL and Hackney.

19. To branch the service out more into the night-time economy of the borough, in terms of awareness, literature/posters and training where relevant.

20. Support the Training and Practice Lead to offer and deliver more training to external partners.

21. Run regular feedback sessions and surveys of partners to elicit feedback from the service and gather intelligence on what training and support they would like from our service. Share this information/intelligence regularly with the service at MGM’s.

22. To maintain and bolster 12-step and other mutual aid groups in the service, be the main liaison for these contacts and establish a SMART recovery Group to complement our existing mutual aid arrangements.

23. Lead on changes to the service website, review this site and consider how we could optimise promoting the service this way.

24. Lead on liaison with TP External Affairs and Marketing teams. Create and manage a service promotion plan.

25. Lead on negotiating, writing, collating and storing all MOU’s, RA’s ISA’s and all other written agreements with partner agencies relating to co-location and joint working.

26. Manage the service’s digital footprint including google reviews, and control or delegate the management of the service’s social media channels to boost our digital engagement with the local community.

27. Create a regular C&H Recovery Service newsletter to share with partners and stakeholders.

28. Engage with local media and politicians where appropriate to promote the service and position the service effectively politically within the borough.

29. Oversee the work we do with commissioners and public health teams on the PH Van and Hot Spot Activity including attending meetings relating to these with the council. Ensure a rota and staffing is organised for these outreach exercises months in advance.

30. Continue to manage the contracts and joint-working agreements with the GPSC scheme and our separate GP alcohol satellites with a view to setting up at least two more GP satellites in the borough.

31. Organise regular forums and training sessions with GP’s in the borough.

32. To field any complaints coming from GP’s and other key stakeholders.

General

· To comply with, promote, and contribute to the writing and development of Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest's values and with all organisational systems, policies and procedures

· To work with colleagues and partners within the service to provide a seamless service

· In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take responsibility for your own health and safety at work and that of any staff, service users or visitors you are working with, and to report any risks or potential hazards to the Health and Safety Representative

· To keep records and statistics for dissemination to effectively monitor the service, ensuring that all files and information are kept in accordance with Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest's policies on confidentiality and data protection

· To be administratively self-supporting

· To liaise with other Mind CHWF projects and staff from partner agencies and external stakeholders to facilitate and maintain effective links

· To attend and participate in staff meetings, contributing to discussions and giving reports if needed

· To attend supervision, appraisal meetings, and appropriate internal and external training courses as approved by your line manager

· To attend Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest staff away days

· To undertake any other tasks and duties commensurate with the post as directed by your manager, or any other senior manager in Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest

Person Specification

The following criteria will be used when assessing candidates. Criteria marked (E) are Essential and (D) are Desirable.

Values and Behaviours

· A passion and commitment to supporting good health for individuals and communities (E)

· A valuing of coproduction (E)

· Effective verbal and written communications that can be modified to different stakeholders (E)

· Collaborative team working skills (E)

· Proven negotiating and networking skills with an ability to establish new working partnerships (E)

· Adaptable and resilient to work in a changing and challenging environment (E)

· Ability to deliver against agreed goals, targets and outcomes (E)

· Ability to translate strategy into tangible action to enhance service KPI performance (E)

· Resilient and reflective (E)

· Ability to work under pressure and meet both service and central services deadlines (E)

· Able to work in a changing and sometimes challenging environment (E)

· Excellent report writing skills (E)

· Excellent organisational abilities, able to manage a complex workload of multiple priorities (E)

Knowledge & Experience

· Proven ability to establish new partnerships and collaboration with agencies, with enhanced negotiating skills (E)

· Significant Management experience of leading throughout challenge and change (E)

· Track record of developing innovative approaches to community-based collaboration and joint-working strategies (E)

· An understanding and interest in community development and peer support approaches (E)

· Proven knowledge of substance misuse (D)

· Experience of community-based interventions/collaboration / partnership making (E)

· Resilient and reflective (E)

· Ability to work under pressure and meet both service and central services deadlines (E)

Skills & abilities

· Strong collaborative leadership skills (E)

· Coaching skills to achieve successful outcomes (D)

· Proven experience in leading teams with an ability to improve and adapt to changing demands (E)

· Ability to prepare and manage the services Business Continuity Plans (D)

· Experience of Microsoft Office suite, Excel and Database systems (E)

· Experience of performance monitoring at a high level (E)

· Good communication skills and professional role model with staff and partners at all levels (E)

Qualifications

Essential

· Fluent written and spoken English with appropriate literacy and numeracy skills. (E)

Desirable

· Relevant qualification in health, social care, substance use, mental health, psychology, counselling, social work, or a related field, or equivalent experience. (D)

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

· Enhanced check required.

Community Fundraiser – East Midlands

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser – East Midlands, to join our Income Generation and Development team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in our East Midlands region (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Rutland)?

Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack attached below. 

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

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

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

Closing Date: 06th September 2026

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