Operation manager jobs in Islington, greater london

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £57,500 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week. Other flexible arrangements will be considered.

Location: Working from home and at 1 Westfield Avenue, London E20 1HZ

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Finance Business Partner – Partnerships and Programmes.

This role provides the main Finance point of contact across relevant teams and senior stakeholders and is expected to support various teams and cost centers, including the Partnerships and Philanthropy teams that generate a significant portion of UNICEF UK’s income in addition to the Advocacy, Programme and Safeguarding teams that are integral to UNICEF UK’s strategic goals. 

Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will work directly with budget holders in your dedicated teams, supporting financial planning and performance reporting with analysis, insight and constructive challenge to support decision making and strategic financial planning, driving positive outcomes for UNICEF UK. Allocation of teams to this role may change in the future, influenced by the organisation’s evolving needs and the outcomes of the upcoming 2027-2029 strategic planning exercise.

This role requires that you come from a finance business partnering or FP&A background with extensive relationship-building across income-generating stakeholders, with a track record in driving strategic financial decisions and performance monitoring in income-generating teams such as fundraising teams through profit/efficiency measures and effective financial planning covering budgeting and reforecasting. The role requires strong analytical and influencing skills and the capability to balance a strategic and ‘big picture’ mindset with strong attention to detail. Candidates with no experience working closely with income-generating teams will not be considered for the role.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 13 April 2026.

1st Interview date: 27 April to 30 April 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

Task Assessment & 2nd Interview date: 5 May to 7 May 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams) or onsite.

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we

would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Islamia Girls’ School is a successful, independent secondary school in Brent, North West London. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, the school is rooted in a strong Islamic ethos and academic excellence. Our vision is to nurture well-rounded individuals through high standards, strong morals, and personal growth. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff, we are proud to be a place many call a home away from home.

We are seeking an organised, professional, and committed School Receptionist to support the efficient day-to-day operations of the front office. This is a key role at the heart of school life, acting as the first point of contact for students, staff, parents, and visitors. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of administrative support, uphold confidentiality, and maintain a positive and welcoming environment for all stakeholders.

You will work closely under the supervision of the Deputy School Business Manager while also being expected to take initiative, prioritise tasks independently, and contribute proactively to the smooth running of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth functioning of the school office.
• Manage the school reception desk and telephone/email correspondence.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and confidential files.
• Support the organisation of meetings, school events, and communications.
• Liaise professionally with staff, students, parents, and external agencies.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and contribute to safeguarding practices at all times.

We are looking for an experienced charity finance professional who can play this key role in our UK finance team. MRG is a complex organisation with four offices, many projects and funders, and staff around the world.

Working with three UK finance colleagues, and those in our offices in Hungary and Uganda, the Finance Officer will process and record all our financial transactions (expenditure, sales and grant income) and assist in statutory reporting and year end audit preparation.

Here is a more detailed list of the tasks in finance control, reporting, payroll and bank liaison:

• Assist in preparing budgets
• Assist in regular cashflow forecasting and planning.
• Post transactions to Sage / Enterpryze
• Monitor MRG’s suppliers and other creditors and arranging payments
• Process documentation for MRG’s sales, donor and other income, including coding transactions.
• Bank cheques and cash received 
• Raise invoices for MRG sales debtors, and for reimbursement of MRG staff costs by outside agencies
• Raise overseas payments to MRG’s partners and overseas consultants, following the finance procedures
• Order foreign cash and travellers’ cheques from MRG’s bank and forex services for staff cash advances,
• Arrange to get cash advances to staff, and for receipt of refunds of unspent cash advance balances.
• Reconcile major supplier accounts including air travel and travel insurance suppliers
• Reconcile bank statements to cashbooks, Sales and Purchase Ledger control accounts and the suspense account.
• Produce Budget versus Actual reports for the core departments, and identification of major variances, in consultation with budget holders.
• Reconcile payroll control accounts each month
• Process annual cost of living and increment increases to staff salary approved by the Finance and Operations Committee and the Leadership Team, and provide information on increases to staff
• Process payroll documentation for joiners and leavers and manage pension scheme joiners
• Compile and submit quarterly VAT returns and reconcile the VAT control accounts
• Liaise with the bank over relevant issues, including queries on transactions and updates of bank signatories

The person

We are looking for someone with:

• a minimum of four years finance experience, including two years experience of either management accounts report preparation, or preparation of statutory financial or equivalent experience of accounts analysis and reporting
• experience of using accounts software (e.g. SAGE, QuickBooks, Sun, Enterpryze, etc)
• experience of preparing statutory financial accounts
• experience of charity finances involving many projects co-funded by several donors
• experience of preparing annual accounts for audit under SORP accounting standards
• experience of other accounting functions including purchase ledger and sales ledger
• a high level of numeracy and attention to detail
• advanced level of competence in Excel
• the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and combine responding to urgent requests with longer terms tasks and activities
• the ability to stay calm under pressure and to assess and absorb information quickly
• good communication skills, including good written and spoken English
• the ability to maintain confidentiality, including following guidance on digital security and data protection
• the ability and willingness to be self-servicing within the organisation

If this sounds like you, please apply through the link below.

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most. 

We support children at every stage of their primary reading journey through three programmes - Early Literacy Intervention, Online Reading Volunteers, and Book Clubs - helping them build both the will and the skill to read. Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,500 children facing disadvantage during the 2025-26 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 180 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. 

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the role

With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Fundraising Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities, to contribute towards the 2025-26 fundraising target. The fundraising budget in 2026-27 will be £356,000, when you’ll have an individual target.

This role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling proposals and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day-to-day basis. 

Key responsibilities

Deliver the fundraising plan 

• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations. 

• Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey​ in order to build relationships and maximise income. 

• Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.

• Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations. 

• Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects. 

• Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes. 

• Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.

• Work with the Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.

• Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving. 

• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.

General

• Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector. 

• Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.

• Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

• A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.

• Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations. 

• A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets. 

• An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals. 

• Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

• Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income​.

• Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

• Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:

• Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.

• Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.​

• Experience using the Salesforce CRM.

How to Apply

Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:

1) Detail your relevant experience, including clear examples.

2) Tell us the story of a successful fundraising relationship that you have been involved in, how much you raised and what you did to make it succeed.

3) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of inclusive teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

You’ll be key to providing a high-quality administrative and procedural support service for the Institute’s quality assurance and enhancement processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping, effective committee servicing, and timely coordination of regulatory and professional bodies documentation. This role underpins institutional resilience by maintaining continuity of quality operations. 

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. 

We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis. 

Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR won the Change Project of the year award in 2023 and has been shortlisted for the following awards for our Real Talk campaign in 2025: 

• Charity Times Award- PR Team of the Year 
• Third Sector Award- Best Large Charity Film 
• Third Sector Award- Communications Campaign of The Year 
• ​Third Sector Awards- Large Corporate Partnership of the Year 

Overview

Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Patient Engagement & Programme Officer to support the delivery of several key patient-focused initiatives, including the infopool and Prostate Progress. 

This role will sit within the Patient Projects team, providing operational, administrative, and patient engagement support across a range of programmes designed to support and empower men affected by prostate cancer. 

The postholder will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth delivery of patient communications, programme logistics, digital resource management, and recruitment support for the national Prostate Progress research platform. 

The role will be split approximately 50% supporting Prostate Progress recruitment and patient engagement activities, and 50% supporting wider programmes. 

Key Responsibilities 

Prostate Progress – Patient Recruitment & Support 

Provide support to patients and participants, particularly during the upcoming national recruitment campaigns delivered with NHS DigiTrials. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Managing and triaging incoming emails and phone enquiries from patients responding to recruitment invitations or having issues using the platform 
• Responding to patient queries using approved FAQ materials and support documentation 
• Escalating complex queries or complaints to appropriate internal teams 
• Liaising with our technical support team to resolve participant platform issues and triaging issues accordingly 
• Supporting the development and refinement of participant support materials and FAQs 
• Maintaining clear records of common issues, feedback, and participant concerns 
• Supporting on the development and delivery of Prostate Progress’ engagement and stewardship plan, ensuring they receive regular communications which maximise engagement and ensure retention 
• Ensuring all communications provide a professional, supportive and patient-centred experience 

Additional helpful responsibilities could include: 

• Monitoring recruitment engagement metrics and identifying emerging support issues 
• Flagging trends in patient questions that may require updated communications 
• Supporting participant follow-up communications where appropriate 

The Infopool 

Support the Head of Health Information in maintaining and improving the infopool, PCR’s digital patient information platform. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Managing routine website administration, including checking links, updating resources and uploading new content and materials 
• Ensuring patient resources remain accurate, current and accessible 
• Supporting the administration of Google Analytics and Hotjar surveys 
• Assisting with analysis of website usage data and patient feedback 
• Analysing simple infopool survey feedback data coming from three clinical sites.
• Liaising with the clinical teams to ensure that they have all the materials they need. 
• Supporting the maintenance and organisation of resource libraries and toolkits 
• Assisting with preparation for our annual Patient Information Forum (PIF) TICK reaccreditation.
• Ensuring that documentation is up to date, all clinician sign-offs are complete and accreditation forms are submitted on time. Processing invoices – sending to finance and completing budget sheets.
• Working with other teams to identify opportunities to use infopool patient stories more widely, including supporting case study development and ensuring appropriate permissions are obtained for reuse across PCR activities. 

Programme Administration & Operations 

Provide operational and administrative support to the wider Patient Projects team. Responsibilities include: 

Financial & Reporting Support 

• Processing invoices and submitting them to finance 
• Logging expenditure accurately within programme budget trackers 
• Supporting end-of-month reconciliation and reporting checks 

Materials & Resource Management 

Supporting the Senior Programme Manager in: 

• Managing stock levels for printed materials and patient resources 
• Coordinating ordering and reprinting of materials 
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory 
• Responding to general materials queries 

Administrative Coordination 

• Maintaining and updating the hospital adoption tracker
• Supporting shared inbox queries where required 
• Providing administrative support across the Patient Projects team 

Event & Conference Support 

Supporting the Senior Programme Manager and Health Equity Manager with PCR’s presence at conferences, meetings, and events and organisation of patient workshops and focus groups.

Responsibilities may include: 

• Coordinating logistics for event materials and shipments 
• Researching and booking suitable venues for workshops and arranging refreshments.
• Arranging online focus groups – liaising with patients and sending out pre-group materials.
• Processing patient expenses following focus groups and workshops. 
• Booking courier collections and managing delivery returns 
• Researching and booking suitable accommodation near conference venues 
• Supporting preparation of materials for events and exhibitions 

Providing on-site support when required, including: 

• Setting up conference stands 
• Managing printed materials and stock 
• Supporting delegate sign-ups 
• Directing queries to appropriate team members 
• Taking minutes at workshops and focus groups. 

Person Specification 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Highly organised with strong administrative skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Confident communicating with patients in a professional and empathetic manner 
• Digitally confident and comfortable managing web platforms and analytics tools 
• Detail-oriented with strong record keeping and data management skills 
• Proactive and able to work independently within a hybrid team environment 

Desirable experience includes: 

• Experience working in healthcare, research, or charity sectors 
• Familiarity with CRM systems, website CMS platform Drupal, and online analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Hotjar 
• Experience handling customer or patient enquiries 

For more information about the role, please contact our Head of Health Information, Sara Nelson for an informal chat. You can find contact details in the full job description attached. 

For more information about our organisation and what we do, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage, and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool 

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.​

Brief role description ​

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Digital Marketing Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of our website, email marketing, and digital assets. They will play a key role in user engagement, service promotion, and data-driven decision-making.​

The Digital marketing Officer will manage and optimise our WordPress website and DotDigital email platform, ensuring all content aligns with brand and accessibility standards. The role will contribute to creative content development and campaign ideation, as well as tracking and reporting performance across channels to support the marketing manager with data-driven recommendations. ​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.​

Eager to know more about the role?​ Have a look at the Job Description.​

What’s in it for you?​ Check out our Benefits.​

Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by ​​Tuesday, 31 March 2026.​

Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team.

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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About The Refugee Council

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.

We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at local level.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do: 

• Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
• Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform. 
• Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country. 
• Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.

About the role

The Recruitment Officer plays a key role in delivering an efficient, compliant and candidate focused recruitment service across the organisation. The role will help make sure we hire the right people quickly by managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring that all roles are created, evaluated and authorised prior to advertisement, managing the shortlisting and interview process, through to onboarding and Induction. The role aims to reduce the pressure on operational managers while improving the quality and safety of recruitment processes.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Staff Benefits

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:

• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Work Life Balance Policies
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
• And more.

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.

Closing date: 12 April 2026.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

The Business & Human Rights Centre, an international non-profit human rights organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Lead to support line managers on day-to-day people issues, recruitment and employee relations, making sure that people policies are compliant with national laws and regulations.

• Location: UK - majority work from home (with occasional attendance in London)
• Full or Part Time: Flexible full time or part time, with a minimum of 3 days per week (21 hours/week) 
• Fee: GBP 48,500-53,500 (the range is based on a full-time schedule; if part time, it will be prorated accordingly) 
• Contract type: 1 year contract  
• Closing date: 29 March 2026 
• To Apply: Complete and return our application form via our jobs portal. Kindly note that the application form is required; we will not accept CVs.

Responsibilities 

Reward 

• Co-ordinate the preparation, renewal and filing of contracts. Monitor and manage risks related to employment terms and conditions. 

• Assist in addressing issues involving benefits, leave, taxation, social security and immigration/domestic legislation requirements. 

• Provide HR
  support to the Resource Centre's four registered locations (UK - headquarters, Germany, USA, and Colombia), and the other locations where we have consultants. 

• Coordinate onboarding and exit processes for employees and consultants, including exit interviews, equipment and file handovers, and turnover of organisational assets. 

Employee Relations 

• Advise and work with line managers to manage employee relations in line with current legislation and best practice. 

• Co-develop resolution strategies to address concerns and grievances raised by the global team. 

Human Resource Policy and Systems 

• Work with the COO to continuously review, improve and update HR policies and systems in line with our values and legislation. 

• Ensure best practise in HR systems, databases and processes are maintained and monitored across the organisation. 

• Manage aspects of GDPR compliance relating to employees and consultants. 

Nurture Teams and Talent 

• With the COO, lead the development of employee engagement and retention strategies. 

• Assess learning needs across the organisation and collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement learning solutions and professional development for individuals and teams. 

• Support the performance management and review processes and work with line managers on the performance development plans of team members. 

Recruitment 

• Work with the recruiting manager to coordinate the employee and consultant recruitment process, including setting terms & conditions. 

• Organise job listings and interviews and support managers to provide a robust induction programme for appointees. 

Risk Management 

• Proactively identify risks within our HR policies and systems and develop strategies to mitigate them. 

Qualifications & skills 

• Commitment to our values and mission - essential 

• An HR professional with 5+ years of experience. - essential 

• Strong and up to date knowledge of UK employment law, employee related health and safety regulations and employee/consultant related GDPR
  legislation - essential 

• Ability to meet deadlines. Excellent planning, co-ordination and prioritisation skills - essential 

• Proven experience in developing and implementing human resource strategies and practices including recruitment, reward, contract administration, employee relations, learning and development, performance management, well-being, safeguarding and conflict management -essential 

• A collaborative and flexible approach, with outstanding interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. The ability to work effectively across cultures. - essential 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English. - essential 

• Working towards a CIPD qualification/membership or equivilent – desirable 

• Preference for up-to-date and sound knowledge of EU and USA employment-related laws and health and safety regulations an advantage – desirable 

• Experience of supporting colleagues to develop a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration for remote teams around the world. -desirable 

• Experience with human resources information systems and with basic tools for online & remote work such as Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, and Teams. – desirable 

• Experience of diagnosing issues and designing and implementing organisation development solutions for a growing organisation – desirable 

• Knowledge of another language, especially Spanish, French or German - desirable 

Learning Disability Community Leader, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working, and regular on-call)

Salary: £55,000 (including London weighting)

Reports to: L’Arche UK Director of Care and Communities

Place of work: L’Arche London Community, West Norwood, SE27. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK.

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Thursday, 16th April, at midday

Notes: If you have already applied for this role and received an update on your application from us, please do not submit another application.

Main purpose of the role

The Community Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Community is living the mission of L’Arche, by providing excellent and sustainable care and support services, support for  spirituality, and engaging with our neighbours and the wider community around us.

The Community Leader will:

• Lead the Community by responding to the needs, choices and context of our members while being faithful to the L'Arche UK Vision and Values, the L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan.
• Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services in partnership with the Registered Manager, the Team in London, the National Leadership Team, individual circles of support, and external partners; 
• Ensure the Community's financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management, including setting budgets, controlling spending, maximising occupancy, negotiating care contracts, growing day services, and spotting fundraising opportunities;
• Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, building listening and collaboration between Community members with and without learning disabilities;
• Contribute to the national work programmes of L'Arche UK, as part of the National Council, collaborating with Community Leaders of other L'Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice, and resources

Key essential criteria

• Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely related field);
• Experience in leading, managing, and developing an organisation or large teams to deliver results, maintain compliance and quality, and to respond to risks and opportunities;
• Good financial planning skills and experiences of successfully managing a substantial budget;
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to develop and implement community plans;
• Experience of living or working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autistic individuals;
• Passionate about person-centred support and the values and mission of L'Arche;

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check. 

You may have held these job titles in the past: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Community Director, Head of Community Services, Country or Regional Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead;

You can find more details about L'Arche London here.

Additional details about L'Arche can be found here.

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits here.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and include a cover letter via our online application form. 

The closing date is: Thursday, 16th April at midday

First round interviews are expected to take place either on 22nd or 23rd April 2026 online via Microsoft Teams.

Second round interviews will take place on 30th April 2026 and will take place within the L'Arche London Community. 

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

Our vision at Fondation Chanel is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. 

About Fondation CHANEL

Created in 2011, Fondation CHANEL (the "Fondation") is a corporate foundation aiming for women and adolescent girls to be free to shape their own destiny. We work in partnership with nonprofit organisations, international organisations, alliances, academic and research institutions, social businesses and other charitable funds and foundations to address the overlapping discriminations against women and young firls and advance gender equality.

The Fondation is guided by a set of core values which lie at the heart of the way in which it carries out its work, both internally and externally with its grantee partners; trust, humility, attentiveness to power and privilege, holistic thinking, collaboration, learning, and supporting sustainable change. 

Fondation Chanel is committed to gender equality, diversity and inclusion and to building a collaborative work environment where each individual can thrive and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. 

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Legal Counsel role will be joining a Legal team consisting of one senior lawyer and one paralegal, who are responsible for the management of all legal, regulatory and compliance matters relating to the Fondation’s operations across over 60 countries worldwide.

We are looking for an energetic lawyer to join our dynamic team, where you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful work as part of an innovative and ambitious growing organisation.

The Legal Counsel’s principal role will be to support the Managing Counsel with compliance and governance matters as well as the legal support for grant making activities globally. The role will lead (with the support of the paralegal) on the drafting and negotiation all grant agreements and commercial contracts for each of the regions.

This is a role that blends social justice purpose with corporate foundation rigour—supporting the Fondation teams delivering its mission in compliance with all relevant laws and best practice.

What you will bring

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience drafting and reviewing contracts. Experience working in a not-for-profit environment on grant management contracts and administration is preferable but not essential.

· Proven project management, time management, and organisation skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities across global teams.

· Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of contract management, documentation, and communication.

· An ability to quickly identify areas for improvement and make impactful changes, employing a test and learn approach

· A collaborative approach, adept at engaging stakeholders across all levels, quickly facilitating buy in and support

· Deep integrity, respect for confidentiality and discretion.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Working knowledge of French or other languages, welcome and useful but not required.

· Alignment with mission and values of Fondation CHANEL and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion

WHAT FONDATION CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU

· Contributing to and learning from a values-driven, purpose-led organisation that is committed to equity, inclusion, and supporting sustainable change.

· Deep expertise working for a global foundation operating across the world leading on international grant-making processes and diverse legal contexts.

· Collaboration with cross functional teams within the Fondation as well as Legal teams at Chanel.

· Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Fondation team with a compelling mission.

· The opportunity to immerse yourself in the Fondation to help strengthen processes, ways of working, and grant-making effectiveness.

· Support for professional growth, ongoing learning, and development in a global, multi-sectoral setting.

At Fondation CHANEL, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and collective progress. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and strongly encourage your application, valuing the perspective, experience, and potential you bring.

If you have the experience outlined above and are curious about this high impact and collaborative opportunity with Fondation CHANEL, please register your interest by submitting your CV and motivation letter. 

As our new Senior Campaigns Adviser within involvement, you will bring direction, energy and bold thinking to develop campaigns that drive change. You will be skilled at identifying campaigning opportunities, implementing impactful campaigns, and ensuring people affected by motor neurone disease (MND) are at the heart of our work.

Your role is central to how we involve our community from the very start. You’ll be the Campaigns team lead on ensuring our community is meaningfully involved in developing our campaigns, and you’ll work closely with our Involvement Manager on this. You will also lead and coordinate volunteers, and ensure they have what they need to contribute.

We’re looking for a Senior Campaigns Adviser who brings creative ideas and strategic thinking and can navigate relationships with care and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead agreed areas of campaign activity and deputise for the National Campaigns Manager
• Ensure people affected by MND are involved throughout campaign development
• Recruit, lead and coordinate volunteers
• Plan and deliver campaign activities and events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Measure and evaluate campaign delivery against agreed targets
• Write and update campaign resources, including emails, e-actions and toolkits
• Build and send supporter emails and e-actions
• Update website content for campaign pages
• Represent the MND Association with external stakeholders and coalitions

About You

Essential

• Experience working in a campaigns role in the third or public sector
• Proven ability to plan and deliver campaign strategies that lead to change
• Skilled in creating campaign resources and actions
• Experience leading or working closely with volunteers
• Strong written, verbal, organisational and project management skills
• Confident working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Able to manage your own workload and work as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Flexible to work some evenings/weekends and travel across the UK

Desirable

• Experience using Dotdigital, Impact Stack or Drupal CMS
• Basic HTML knowledge
• Understanding of public and patient standards for involvement
• Understanding of inclusive facilitation and trauma-informed practice

Hybrid working expectations: office attendance one day per week in London

Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.

Interim Clerk of Works

Contract: 6 months +
Rate: £300–£350 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: London (predominantly site-based)
Start: ASAP

The Role

An established housing provider is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to support the delivery of major works and remediation projects across a residential portfolio.

The role provides on-site quality assurance, ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, building regulations, and recognised best practice. You’ll act as an independent quality presence on site, helping to drive compliance, raise standards, and resolve issues early.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake regular site inspections on major works and remediation schemes
• Monitor quality of workmanship and materials against drawings, specifications, and statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety standards, and approved details
• Identify defects, non-compliances, and quality risks, escalating issues where necessary
• Work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, and project teams to agree and track remedial actions
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and photographic evidence
• Support snagging, handover, and project close-out activities
• Promote a “right first time” culture across all works on site

About You

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Construction Quality Manager, or similar
• Strong background in residential construction, with experience of major works and remediation projects
• Good working knowledge of UK building regulations, fire safety requirements, and construction best practice
• Confident operating independently on site and constructively challenging poor quality
• Able to produce clear, concise inspection reports and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders

Legacy Case Officer

Location:  London

Hiring range: 33,000-39,000 GBP per year

Hybrid schedule: 2 days/week in office

The Legacy Case Officer is responsible for the professional administration of a substantial portfolio of UK estates in which the charity is a beneficiary. Managing approximately half of the charity’s active UK caseload, you will ensure gifts left in Wills are realised efficiently, compliantly and in line with the charity’s values. This role is central to safeguarding and maximising legacy income and you will exercise sound judgement, manage risk, and build relationships with executors and legal professionals to secure timely and accurate distributions.

About IFAW

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a global leader in animal welfare and conservation. We work tirelessly to protect animals and their habitats around the world. We help animals and people thrive together. Legacy gifts play a vital role in sustaining our critical work worldwide.

Join us in making a lasting impact for animals and the planet, through careful legacy case management.

Role and Responsibilities
Portfolio & Case Management

• Independently manage a diverse caseload including pecuniary, specific and residuary gifts from notification through to final distribution.

• Assess Wills, communications and estate accounts to confirm entitlement and identify risks.

• Proactively progress cases, minimising delays and protecting the charity’s interests.

• Maintain clear case files, identifying where further information is required.

• Escalate complex, high-value or contentious matters in line with internal processes.

Income & Financial Handling

• Contribute to reliable income forecasting through active case monitoring and accurate valuations.

• Support timely and appropriate accruals.

• Ensure estate accounts are reviewed, approved and distributions recorded in line with internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to maximise value where appropriate and proportionate.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with solicitors, executors and co‑beneficiaries, communicating clearly, confidently and with empathy.

• Represent the charity’s interests with a balance of income protection and reputational awareness, ensuring a smooth experience for all parties.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure estate administration complies with UK probate and charity law, applying proportionate challenge where it appears inconsistent with the charity’s entitlement.

• Maintain accurate, audit ready records and provide recommendations to progress cases requiring management/Trustee input or carrying reputational risk.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in estate administration, probate casework or legacy management, with working knowledge of UK probate processes and estate documentation.

• Experience reviewing estate accounts and financial information.

Desirable

• Professional qualification or study toward CiCLA, LMAP, STEP, a law degree or equivalent.

• Experience managing residuary or contentious estates and understanding legacy income recognition in a charity context.

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable probate or estate administration experience, even if they have not worked within the charity sector.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpretation of Wills, legal documents and financial accounts; excellent attention to detail.

• Skilled in risk assessment, proportionate decision‑making and accurate CRM use.

• Effective caseload management with clear written communication.

• Confident engagement with legal professionals and executors, handling sensitive matters empathetically.

• Proactive, resilient and collaborative when progressing complex estates.

At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Application deadline:  31 March 2026

To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest at Legacy Case Officer | Opportunities