Organisational lead jobs in Buckhurst hill, essex

Are you a solutions architect with a wealth of experience of building solutions in Microsoft Azure?
We’re looking for a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, who will lead on the design and delivery of scalable, secure solutions that are aligned with our organisational objectives, and help us help more dogs.

What does this role do?
As Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, you’ll:

• be the organisational expert on Microsoft Azure solutions, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, with the ability to translate their complex requirements into effective solutions,
• produce high-level and low-level architecture artefacts, ensuring quality and consistency at all times, and working closely with internal teams and third-party partners to deliver,
• ensure solutions are designed with overall strategy, architecture and data management principles in mind – you’ll clearly understand how the solutions enable the delivery of our strategy,
• work closely with IT colleagues, from understanding requirements to contributing to Agile delivery frameworks, collaborating effectively every step of the walk,
• contribute to the ongoing evolution of Dogs Trust’s enterprise architecture strategy, always looking for opportunities to optimise and enhance processes.

Screening calls for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 6th July 2026, with panel interviews the following week.

Could this be you?
This role combines technical skills with excellent stakeholder engagement, so proven, hands-on experience as a solutions architect in a complex, multi-cloud environment is essential, as well as the ability to produce high-quality, logical solution designs. Simultaneously, you’ll need to be confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and present complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders in meaningful language. A passion for dogs and the work we do is essential.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Join us at a pivotal moment of change and opportunity

This is an exciting time to join the League Against Cruel Sports.

Under new leadership and with a refreshed strategic plan, we are embarking on an ambitious new chapter - strengthening our impact, growing our reach and building an organisation fit for the future.

Recently recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, we are proud of our people-first culture, our commitment to wellbeing and development, and the passion and purpose that unite our teams.

If you are an experienced finance leader looking for a role where your expertise can directly contribute to creating a kinder society for animals, we would love to hear from you.

• Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible and part-time options considered)
• Salary: up to £70,200 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
• Location: Hybrid working – Majority home based, occasional visits to Godalming office

About us

The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain's leading charity working towards a society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is consigned to history.

For over a century, we have campaigned for stronger animal protection laws, conducted investigations to expose cruelty and illegality, and managed wildlife reserves that provide safe havens for animals.

United by compassion and driven by evidence, we believe lasting change is possible.

Together, we will end cruelty to animals in the name of ‘sport’.

The opportunity

As Director of Finance, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership across the charity and its trading subsidiary.

You will ensure robust financial management, governance and compliance while helping shape organisational strategy and supporting sustainable growth. This role offers the opportunity to influence decisions at the highest level and play a critical role in delivering our long-term ambitions.

Leading an established finance team, you will oversee all aspects of finance operations, risk management and financial planning, ensuring our systems and processes are fit for the future.

What you'll be doing

Providing strategic financial leadership to the organisation and Board of Trustees.

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Producing high-quality management information and financial reporting.
• Overseeing statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Ensuring compliance with charity, company and tax regulations.
• Managing treasury activities and financial risk, including fraud prevention.
• Developing robust financial systems, controls and processes.
• Supporting organisational growth and delivery of our strategic plan.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
• Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior financial leadership experience and a track record of delivering strategic and operational excellence.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in financial leadership within complex organisations.
• Expertise in management and statutory accounting.
• Experience of leading audits, treasury management and regulatory compliance.
• Outstanding leadership and people development skills.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and influence decision-making.
• Excellent judgement, commercial awareness and risk management capability.
• A collaborative and values-driven approach.
• Experience in the charity sector and knowledge of charity accounting and regulation would be highly desirable.

Why join us?

At the League Against Cruel Sports, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose. We offer:

• The opportunity to help create lasting change for animals.
• A supportive and inclusive culture with exceptional colleagues.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing support.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• The chance to shape the future of a respected national charity during a period of transformation and growth.
• A workplace recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work.

If you are inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to lead finance at a pivotal moment in our journey, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you’d like to have an informal conversation about the role, please get in touch and we will be happy to arrange a call with our CEO or current Finance Director.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 12 July 2026.

Interviews for the role will be scheduled on 22-23 July online for stage one and 29 July in person in London for stage two.

Together, we will end animal cruelty in the name of sport.

Interim HR Business Partner

Location: Hybrid – London

Salary: £65,000, full time equivalent

MLC Partners are partnering with a highly respected national organisation to recruit an experienced and commercially minded HR Business Partner.

This is a significant strategic HR leadership opportunity, offering the chance to influence organisational direction, partner with Executive leaders, and drive transformational people initiatives across a complex, values-led environment.

Working closely with Executive Directors and senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, helping to shape workforce strategy, organisational design, talent management, succession planning, leadership development and cultural transformation.

This role combines strategic business partnering with operational leadership and will suit an experienced HR professional who thrives in complex organisations undergoing change and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Executive Directors and senior leadership teams to deliver people strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
• Lead strategic workforce planning, talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Influence and coach senior leaders to build leadership capability and drive high-performance cultures.
• Lead and support complex employee relations matters, ensuring commercially sound and legally compliant outcomes.
• Drive organisational development initiatives focused on culture, engagement, inclusion and leadership effectiveness.
• Utilise workforce data and people analytics to inform decision-making and identify future workforce risks and opportunities.
• Lead, develop and mentor HR colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performing People function.
• Contribute to wider organisational projects, governance initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.

About You:

• Full CIPD membership and a strong generalist HR background.
• Significant experience operating at senior HR Business Partner level within a large, complex organisation.
• A proven track record of partnering with Executive and Director-level stakeholders.
• Experience leading organisational change, workforce transformation and cultural development programmes.
• Strong employee relations expertise within highly unionised environments.
• Experience using workforce analytics and people data to drive strategic decision-making.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where people are genuinely at the heart of the strategy. You'll have the platform to shape organisational outcomes, influence senior decision-making and contribute to meaningful, long-term transformation.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Are you a passionate, bilingual community leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of Latin Americans and other migrant communities in the UK?

At Latin American House (LAH), culture is not just what we do, it is who we are. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a vibrant and innovative programme that puts community voices, creativity, and cultural pride at its heart.

About us

LAH is a community-led charity driven by and for Latin Americans in the UK. For decades, we have been supporting Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants, championing their rights, wellbeing, and inclusion. We are a small, close-knit team with big ambitions, and everything we do is rooted in the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Our work takes place across London and at our community centre in Kilburn, North West London.

About the role

This is an exciting new post that will give you the space and support to grow our Communities & Culture offer, from cultural festivals and participatory arts to community gatherings and creative workshops. You will work alongside artists, community groups, and partners to build something truly meaningful, while also playing a key role in LAH's wider organisational development.

What we are looking for

You will be bilingual in Spanish and English, with a strong understanding of the experiences, challenges and strengths of Latin American communities in the UK. You will bring experience of leading community or cultural projects or intiiatives, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to social inclusion and equity.

What we offer

In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, a generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days pro rata, NCVO programme management training and deelopment opportunities in safeguarding and fundraising, and employer pension contributions through NEST.

If you have strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills, alongside a passion for community development and cultural participation, we would love to hear from you!

We are particularly encouraging applications from people with lived experience of migration, and welcome applications from racialised, disabled, working class and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. 

The 4 Day Week Foundation lead the UK's national campaign for a four-day working week. We are campaigning across the UK for a four-day, 32 hour working week with no loss of pay for workers.

With the four-day week now firmly on the agenda in the UK as a viable policy change to improve wellbeing and productivity, and with hundreds of companies and tens of thousands of workers already benefitting, the organisation is moving into the next phase of its four-day week rollout, building on the progress made so far.

This is an exciting full time role working four days per week (28 hours) leading one of the UK’s most prominent campaigns. You will be responsible for leading a small staff team, punching above its weight in terms of impact. You will be supported on organisational strategy by the Board of Directors.​

Core Strategic Responsibilities​

• Lead and manage the organisation’s day-to-day operations, ensuring effective delivery of agreed strategic objectives and campaigns, working closely with the Board of Directors on organisational priorities.

• Lead organisational fundraising strategy and income generation, including the development of funding opportunities and relationships with donors and partners.

• Act as the primary media spokesperson for the organisation, managing press engagement and representing the Foundation across broadcast, print and digital media.

• Represent the organisation as a spokesperson at public events, conferences, panel discussions and external engagements.

• Lead on external stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations, supporters, campaign allies and other key stakeholders.

• Oversee the Foundation’s engagement with employers and the business community

Operational Management

• Line manage two – three staff

• Plan, chair, and facilitate weekly team meetings to support collaboration and organisational priorities.

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with staff and oversee six-monthly performance and development appraisals.

• Coordinate an Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the timely organisation of all related invitations, agendas and arrangements.

• Promote collaborative, inclusive and sustainable working practices consistent with the 4DWF’s values.​

Administrative​

• Oversee organisational finances and budgeting processes, ensuring effective financial planning and accountability.

• Responsibility for ensuring the general enquiries inbox is regularly monitored and that all enquiries are responded to promptly by the team.

• Attend quarterly Board meetings to update Directors on progress made towards delivery of strategic objectives and campaigns​

Essential Requirements:​

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in fundraising, ideally supported by a strong understanding of the UK funding landscape.

Do you want to empower change? Join our Technology and Data department 

At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good. 

We encourage everyone across the organisation to get involved, feel confident in championing our cause, and help us grow the support we need to protect children and give them the futures they deserve

If you're motivated by purpose and want to contribute to creating a safer, brighter world for every child, why not apply for our role as Senior Technical Lead (M365).

What is the purpose of the Senior Technical Lead (M365)? 

You will proactively lead the advancement and maintenance of our M365 platform, focusing on delivering a high-quality collaboration and productivity toolset in support of staff and volunteers. This role plays a key part in supporting the NSPCC's mission. You'll contribute by: 

• Leading the design and implementation of Microsoft 365 solutions aligned with organisational needs.
• Acting as the technical authority for M365 services, providing expert guidance and troubleshooting.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance work processes or collaboration through the introduction of new M365 features and functionalities

What will I be doing as an Senior Technical Lead (M365)? 

Reporting to the Head of Technology Platforms, in collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation, you will be responsible for providing guidance and direction for best practices to ensure the ongoing availability, supportability and security of systems. You'll be doing this by:

• Lead design and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, Power Platform).
• Ensure configurations meet NSPCC policies; collaborate with Cyber Security on access controls.
• Support data owners and Information governance leads in ensuring we have robust information governance controls in place.
• Mentor colleagues in the use of M365 tools and technologies and ensure adherence to NSPCC policies.
• Assess Microsoft updates and end-of-life notices; coordinate necessary actions.

What skills do I need to be an Senior Technical Lead (M365)?

Accountable leadership, promoting a culture of excellence, underpinned by a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Collaborate seamlessly across technical and non-technical teams, with proven expertise in architecting and implementing Microsoft 365 solutions.

• Strong understanding of M365 architecture and applications is essential.
• Hands-on experience with M365 technologies, their adoption, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Good understanding of how to deploy Copilot to improve productivity and efficiencies.
• Ability to quickly understand complex concepts, analyse scenarios effectively, and gather requirements with precision.
• Remain calm and confident in high-pressure situations to support effective decision-making and inspire confidence in others.
• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships and communicate technical concepts clearly to senior audiences.
• Strong written, verbal, and numerical communication skills are essential.

Where is the role based?

This is a Hybrid role and you will be expected to work out of our London office 1 day per week. 

Ready to apply?

If this is the role for you, please click the button ‘apply' to start your journey. You can find more information on all recruitment stages on the Career page.

Job Title: Specialist Housing Officer
Hours: Part-time, 26 hours per week
Work Pattern: Tuesday – Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am -2pm
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £35,760 per annum, FTE (£26,565 per annum for 26 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Come and join us as a part time Specialist Housing Officer.

About the role

• Lead on the day to day housing management of Extra Care Housing and an Older Adult Scheme ensuring residents receive high quality housing and support services that promote their wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with residents, care providers and partner agencies to create a safe inclusive and supportive environment.
• Carry out tenancy management and wellbeing checks and respond proactively to changing needs.
• Coordination of activities alongside resident involvement colleagues to encourage social participation among residents.
• Ensure that the health and safety measures are conducted in line with regulations and the schemes are managed in line with safeguarding.

About you

• Ability to provide support to older and vulnerable adults with compassion.
• Have a professional approach and able to maintain positive relationships through your excellent communication skills.
• Work effectively using strong organisational skills to deal with competing priorities.
• Solution focussed and able to work independently as well as making contributions within the wider team.
• Passionate about culture and collaboration.

About ISHA

At ISHA, community and neighbourhood mean everything to us, and our roots run deep in the areas of North London that we serve. Founded over 90 years ago, we provide around 2,500 homes for over 5,000 people across Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest. We are proud to remain a community-based housing association with a strong social purpose and an ambitious future.

Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.

We are ambitious about the future while remaining grounded in our communities and values. We are looking for a Housing Officer who shares our commitment to continuous improvement, resident focus and creating an inclusive and supportive culture for colleagues and residents alike.

Why join ISHA?

• A genuinely community-based and values-led organisation
• Strong social purpose and commitment to affordable housing
• New corporate strategy and clear organisational ambition with a commitment to growth in our heartlands
• Opportunity to shape finance, technology and organisational improvement
• Flexible and supportive working culture with hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive pension and benefits package

We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them?

If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do submit a completed application

Inclusion and Diversity

We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.

Deadline: 09:00 on 06 July 2026
Interview: Week Commencing 13 July 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Once you have landed on our website, you will need to do the following in order to apply for this role:

Application Process

When you submit your final application with your CV and a covering letter tell us:

(a) After reading the job description and person spec, describe how you will be motivated to deliver, and how your experience matches the skills and requirements of the role?

(b) About one challenge that you’ve had managing the safety of the tenants or dealing with their tenancy issues within a supported environment, how you managed it, and what did you learn?

(c) What you love most about working in Tenancy Services.

(d) When completing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, how do you prioritise?

(e) Anything else you want us to know about you

Maximum of 250 words per answer, please.

Please note: We can only be able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK. We do not offer a visa sponsorship programme.

Applications sent without a covering letter will not be accepted.

Asking for adjustments

ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, you will be able to contact us.

No agencies please.

This is a critical role that is responsible for managing the charity's day-to-day people management and development, ensuring appropriate processes are in place and in line with current and relevant legislation. The People Manager will help develop a high-performance culture where all colleagues feel a sense of belonging and are able to fulfil their potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide proactive coaching on values alignment and desired behaviours, with support and advice to managers and team members        on    all matters relating to people.
• Support managers to create an inclusive culture and workplace that gets the best out of our people.
• Promote and advocate for early resolution when issues arise, including Performance Improvement guided by organisational values         and policies.
• Effectively manage employee relations (ER) issues alongside line managers including, but not limited to absences, performance             management, disciplinary, grievances and dismissals, escalating to the Director of People as required.
• Support the Director of People to deliver change management programmes including TUPE transfers, redundancy and service re-       organisations.
• Develop an understanding of challenges, opportunities and people priorities in each team and work with managers to develop long term resource plans and succession planning.
• Support the Director of People in the development of information, reports and analysis for managers, the Strategic Management Team and the Board, to deliver insights and take action.
• Work with the Finance Manager to ensure the accurate processing of payroll.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including attraction, supporting with job descriptions, shortlisting, interviews and the induction process.
• Build and implement engagement processes and activities including surveys, focus groups, conferences/away days and exit interviews, ensuring they deliver continuous improvement and enhance our reputation as a great place to work.

ROLE

• Support the implementation of Belonging, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (BDE&I) and wellbeing strategies and programmes
• Support the Director of People with the development of reward and recognition programmes
• Support the Director of People in creating learning and development programmes
• Support with the management of the L&D budget and programme, ensuring effective return on investment and value for money.
• Manage the organisation’s people information systems and identify opportunities for enhanced digital services.
• Analyse data e.g., from engagement surveys, exit interviews and turnover to inform the People Strategy and implement improvements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Experience in managing, coaching and developing employees
• Degree in Organisational Psychology, HR, CIPD level 5 qualified or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
• Proven experience in managing the employee lifecycle (recruitment to exit)
• Adept at stakeholder management and relationship building across multiple teams
• Proven track record in managing varied, complex employee relations (ER) issues and capable of managing several issues at once
• Experience of planning and delivering L&D projects
• Experience of working successfully in a changing organisation where flexibility, agility and adaptability are essential.

Skills & knowledge

• Strong relationship building skills, you are equally comfortable having informal positive conversations as you are holding people to account and providing direct challenge
• Working knowledge of employment law, and able to use sound judgement on when we can be flexible and when we need to be rigid in our approach
• Confident in both written and spoken communication with the ability to present to internal audiences both virtually and in person
• High in emotional intelligence, psychological agility and a coaching mindset
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving

Personal qualities

• Track record of delivering to tight deadlines and overcoming setbacks
• A focus on continuous process improvements through measurement, analysis and progress of actions in order to deliver service improvements
• Requirement to work at pace to respond to customer requirements whilst balancing key priorities
•  A focus on outstanding customer service excellence, high standards of attention to detail, quality, accuracy and responsiveness

Desirable criteria

• Experience in managing TUPE and redundancies

Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term

Salary: £46,700 - £55,800

Closing Date: Tuesday 23 June

Interviews: W/C 6 July

Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Senior Change Communications Specialist to join our Communications and Campaigns team in London.

About Us

Centrepoint supports over 16,000 young people each year by providing accommodation, health support, life skills and opportunities to access education, training and employment. Our ambition is to end youth homelessness by 2037.

The Communications and Campaigns team helps colleagues, supporters and stakeholders stay informed, engaged and connected to Centrepoint's strategic priorities.

As Centrepoint embarks on a significant period of organisational change and transformation, we're seeking an experienced communications professional to help colleagues understand, engage with and adopt change across the organisation.

The Role

Working closely with senior leaders and programme teams, you'll lead the communications approach across key transformation programmes, creating clear, engaging and effective communications that build understanding, confidence and engagement.

You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, helping colleagues navigate change while ensuring communication activities support successful programme outcomes.

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model, requiring colleagues to work from the office for at least 50% of their working time.

About You

You'll have:

• Significant experience delivering change communications within complex organisations
• Experience supporting transformation, organisational change or culture change programmes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including advising senior leaders
• The ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications
• Experience developing communication strategies, plans and engagement activities
• Knowledge of internal communication platforms such as SharePoint and Viva Engage
• Understanding of change management methodologies such as ADKAR or Kotter
• A proactive, collaborative and highly organised approach

Desirable:

• Experience within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector
• Experience using data and insight to evaluate communications effectiveness
• Experience supporting communications during risk or crisis situations

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading communications across Centrepoint's change and transformation programmes
• Developing communication strategies, plans and key messaging frameworks
• Advising senior leaders and programme sponsors on communication and engagement approaches
• Creating high-quality content including leadership messaging, presentations, FAQs, briefings and intranet content
• Designing two-way communication activities that encourage feedback and engagement
• Ensuring communications align with change management principles and support successful adoption
• Managing communication risks and implementing mitigation plans
• Overseeing internal channels including intranet, newsletters and briefings
• Using feedback and engagement data to continuously improve communication effectiveness

Why Join Centrepoint?

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan
• Learning and development opportunities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Centrepoint is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and recruit solely on the basis of skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Applications

We recognise candidates may use AI tools to support applications. This is absolutely fine, however all examples and information provided must be accurate, truthful and reflect your own experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to join Centrepoint as a Senior Change Communications Specialist. Apply now.

EIA is seeking to recruit an Outreach and Communications Officer to strengthen the visibility, influence and coordination of its climate campaign.

The role sits at the intersection of communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. The postholder will focus on translating and amplifying EIA’s policy and advocacy work through media, stakeholder engagement and external positioning. An important aspect of the role will be to support engagement and coordination with EIA partners, to build the movement and amplify their efforts.

The postholder will not be responsible for developing detailed policy positions or leading policy campaigns but will work closely with the campaigns team to ensure EIA’s analysis and priorities are effectively communicated and reach key audiences.

Key areas of responsibility

Media and strategic communications

· Support the development and delivery of communications strategies aligned with campaign priorities

· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and key media outlets

· Identify strategic opportunities for media engagement and external visibility, particularly around key policy moments

· Shape narratives, draft and place op-eds, comment pieces and reactive media lines

· Translate campaign priorities and technical analysis into clear, compelling messaging for media, policymakers and external stakeholders

· Contribute to campaign strategy by advising on outreach, positioning and narrative development.

Stakeholder engagement

· Support the development and maintenance of relationships with policymakers, including Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Members of the British Parliament, European Union institutions and other relevant stakeholders

· Support campaigners in planning and delivering stakeholder engagement, including preparing messaging and coordinating meetings

· Support the organisation of events, including identifying and securing speakers and managing outreach and invitations

· Attend key international meetings and fora (e.g. COP, Montreal Protocol) to identify strategic developments and key messages, and produce timely communications outputs, including media lines, briefings and stakeholder updates.

Coalition and network coordination

· Support engagement with subgrantees, including onboarding, facilitating their integration into relevant coalitions and ensuring alignment with EIA’s communications and outreach objectives

· Act as a point of contact for subgrantees on coordination and communications

· Support coordination across partners and stakeholders during key moments, ensuring alignment on messaging and effective external engagement.

Person Specification

Essential

· Demonstrated experience in communications, public affairs, campaigning or media work within NGOs, civil society or advocacy organisations

· Proven experience engaging with journalists and securing media coverage

· Understanding of global and EU climate change policy and/or environmental governance

· Ability to analyse political and policy contexts and translate them into clear, strategic messaging

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content for different audiences

· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

· Professionalism and ability to work collaboratively within a team

· Fluency in English, with knowledge of additional languages an advantage

· Ability to travel at short notice

Senior Campaigner

Location: Hybrid (UK) with three days in our Shoreditch office

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Changing Markets is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Campaigner to join our dynamic and growing team in running and winning market transformation campaigns. They will work on a new strand of our high-profile campaign to transform the food system and hold big corporate polluters accountable. The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a hybrid working environment (attendance at the London office is required three days a week).

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Campaigner with at least seven years’ experience in running campaigns and a proven track record of success. They will work on a new strand of our impactful campaign to reduce emissions from the food system. The successful candidate should have experience in commissioning research, writing reports, policy briefings, and building NGO coalitions. They should have outstanding inter-personal skills and be a team player with the ability to form collaborative working relationships with a variety of different stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the implementation of high-impact campaign strategies and tactics for our food system transformation campaign.

· Conduct research and analysis to inform campaign messaging and write reports, blogs, responses to consultations, etc. to advance our campaign goals.

· Ensure the impactful roll-out of campaign activities across media, digital platforms, and amplify our messages via coordination with partners, through organisation of events and other outreach activities.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including NGOs, journalists, researchers, policymakers and corporates.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have:

- demonstrable experience in running successful campaigns, ideally international;

- excellent written skills in English, an additional language is a plus;

- the ability to lead, implement and coordinate research (either in-house or by external consultants) to create the evidence base needed to win campaigns;

- a good eye for detail combined with a strong ability to distill and critically evaluate key information and translate it into simple campaign materials;

- networking skills and a proven ability to create and run diverse coalitions;

- good organisational skills with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines, multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment with occasional heavy workloads; 

- the ability to think out-of-the-box and to adapt campaign plans to changing circumstances;

- willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice;

- an interest in environmental issues with a passion for creating lasting social change.

It’s a plus if the candidate has:

- good knowledge of debates surrounding environmental and climate change issues, including issues surrounding food systems and climate misinformation;

- experience in handling media relations;

- good knowledge of how to use social media creatively to win campaigns;

- experience of managing a grant budget and delivering narrative impact reports to funders.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

· A meaningful role in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation.

· Flexible working environment which offers a lot of creativity and experimentation with different tactics.

· A supportive and passionate international team.

ABOUT CHANGING MARKETS FOUNDATION

The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We create and support campaigns that expose irresponsible corporate practices and shift market share away from unsustainable products and companies towards environmentally and socially beneficial solutions. We work on a range of different topics at the intersection of environmental and social issues and have a strong track record of winning campaigns. Our campaigns have focused on major players in the food, fashion and plastic sectors – to name just a few. You can explore all of our current and past campaigns on our website.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

47,000-52,000 £/year depending on experience. We also offer benefits, such as health and life insurance, and an annual sports and wellbeing allowance. Annual leave is 25 days per calendar year (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.

Changing Markets is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Be Part of Meaningful Change

Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new CEO, refreshed Senior Leadership Team, and an ambitious vision for the future, we are laying the foundations for a bold new organisational strategy.
 

We are now seeking an Interim Adult Counselling Clinical Leadto join our Adult Counselling Team at this pivotal time on a Fixed Term basis.

As a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs, we provide counselling, group therapy, advocacy, prevention education, and professional training. With an annual income of approximately £4 million, we are growing and strengthening our infrastructure to better serve survivors and communities.

About the Role
This is a key leadership role providing clinical, operational, and strategic oversight of our Adult Counselling service.
 

You will play a central role in ensuring safe, effective and high‑quality support for survivors, while driving continuous improvement and contributing to organisational strategy.
 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the clinical delivery and governance of the Adult Counselling service
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Oversee risk, safeguarding, and complex case management
• Manage, support, and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Drive service improvements through data, insight and evaluation
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Represent RCSL externally and build strong partnerships

About You

You are a compassionate, experienced clinical leader with a strong commitment to feminist, trauma‑informed practice.

Person Specification

• Qualification in counselling/psychotherapy and membership of a recognised UK professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP) 
• Significant experience supporting survivors of sexual violence
• Minimum 600 hours post‑qualification supervised practice 
• Strong safeguarding and risk management expertise
• Experience of leading teams and managing services
• Accredited membership
• Clinical supervision qualification
• Experience within the VAWG sector
• Additional language skills

What You Bring

• Deep understanding of trauma‑informed practice and the impact of sexual violence
• Strong leadership, decision‑making and communication skills
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• The ability to foster a safe, supportive and high‑performing team culture

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors and service users. The post holder will contribute to maintaining the organisation’s safeguarding standards.

This includes:

• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk
• Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns
• Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures
• Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported

Our safer recruitment processes include:

• Values-based interviews
• Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history
• Reference checks
• Enhanced DBS checks where required
• Safeguarding training and supervision
• Equality, Feminist Commitment and Values.

Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments

We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors such as:

• Race and ethnicity
• Disability
• Sexuality and gender identity
• Socioeconomic background
• Immigration status
• Faith and culture
   

Our work is grounded in feminist principles, recognising sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality.
 

Applicants are encouraged to let us know if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, such as:

• Alternative interview formats or timings
• Additional time for written tasks
• Accessible documentation
• Support relating to disability, neurodivergence or health needs
   

Learning and Development

As a charity undergoing transformation and growth, we welcome colleagues who are committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Interview Process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, conducted via MS Teams.

Stage one: MS Teams with the Interim Head of Therapeutic Services and two other panel members.

The whole process from advertisement to appointment, may take up to 3 -4 weeks.

Post holder will be required to undertake Enhanced DBS
The role will initially be open for one month (until filled). However, due to the urgent need for support, applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

The interview will explore experience and approach to:

• Safeguarding
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing and feminist practice
• Trauma-informed therapeutic work
• Leadership responsibilities relevant to the role

This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010).
We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the VAWG sector. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply
Please submit:

• Your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to in PDF format
• Interview date(s): W/C 15th June 2026

Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance and Operations for this well-established Charity based in North London

• Location: North London
• Salary: to £65,000 per annum depending on experience  
• Hybrid working: 2 – 3 days a week is required at our offices.
• Working pattern: Flexible working hours, with home and office working
• Reports to: Chief Executive
• Direct reports: Senior Finance Officer 
• Key working relationships: Senior Management Team / Treasurer / Board of Trustees

Purpose of Role

The Head of Finance & Operations is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability, operational effectiveness and strong governance of the charity.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Senior Management Team, the postholder will lead the charity's finance function whilst overseeing governance, risk, compliance, systems, facilities and business operations.

This is a hands-on role within a lean and ambitious organisation, requiring both strategic leadership and operational delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting organisational decision-making, strengthening infrastructure and ensuring the charity is well-positioned for future growth.

Key Responsibilities
 

Financial Leadership

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop and manage cashflow, ensuring long-term financial sustainability
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports for the CEO, Board and Committees
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and fraud prevention measures
• Support the CEO, Treasurer and SMT with financial insight, analysis and scenario modelling
• Line-manage the Senior Finance Officer to ensure effective financial reporting and controls.
• Develop longer-term financial planning, cash flow and budgeting processes to help shape the future financial direction of the charity.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and fraud prevention controls.

Strategic Leadership & Organisational Planning

• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy and planning.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insight.
• Support performance monitoring and organisational decision-making across the charity.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of sustainable growth plans.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Lead the coordination of Board and Committee cycles, ensuring meetings are effectively planned and delivered.
• Oversee the preparation and collation of Board and Committee papers, working with SMT colleagues to ensure timely submission of reports.
• Maintain the governance calendar and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory deadlines.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings as required, providing financial and operational insight.

Systems, Data & Information Governance

• Provide strategic oversight of the charity's systems, technology and data infrastructure.
• Lead systems improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reporting and user experience.
• Oversee the charity's CRM, finance systems and reporting platforms.
• Manage relationships with external IT providers and consultants.
• Act as the charity's Data Protection Accountable Person.

Operations, Facilities & Procurement

• Oversee office operations and facilities management.
• Manage supplier relationships and key service contracts.
• Lead procurement processes and ensure value for money across operational expenditure.
• Ensure operational policies, procedures and controls support effective service delivery.
• Support organisational resilience and business continuity planning.

Care Rights UK is recruiting for a Policy, Campaigns and Communications Lead to join their small, welcoming and dedicated team. A varied role, the postholder will be at the heart of the organisation's influential work to raise awareness of quality care, push for new rights, and call for reform of the sector.

Care Rights UK is the charity focused on promoting the rights of older people in care. The organisation wants the best quality of life for older people needing care and for people to know their rights, as well as how to use them. Offering information, advice and support to empower those using care services as well as their relatives and friends, the organisation challenges poor care, highlights good practice and demands a better care system.

Courageous, independent and empowering, this is a truly special organisation undertaking work with real impact.

Policy, Campaigns and Communications Lead
Contract: Permanent role offered on either a full or TP basis, 28 to 35 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 full time salary (£30,400 pro rata for 28 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid between home and the London office, or home based. If home based, travel will be necessary to office-based team meetings in London and training days as required.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 22nd June
Interviews: Interviews will be held on 9th July

As a member of the Care Rights UK team, you can expect:

• Friendly, welcoming, supportive colleagues in the staff team and on the Board of Trustees
• One-to-one support from an experienced, empathetic and friendly line manager
• Peer support from colleagues in the wider staff team
• Weekly team meetings to share advice insights, updates and impact
• A thorough induction to the charity, our work and mission
• Training to help you fulfil your role and to develop your knowledge of care issues across the UK
• Opportunities for sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues who are experts in their fields
• Being part of a dynamic team pushing for real change in the care sector
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - access to counselling, adviceline and other wellbeing support
• Hybrid working - the role can be carried out from anywhere in the UK, although attendance at face-to-face team meetings and training days will be required
• Flexible working - the organisation welcomes applications from candidates wishing to work 28-35 hours per week and will consider job shares or other options such as compressed hours

As Policy, Campaign and Communications Lead you will work alongside the CEO and broader team to lead the charity's influencing and engagement output, and to ensure that policy, campaign and communications work align with the organisation's advice service, research and fundraising. A role that is both strategic and hands on, your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead the charity's communication and engagement work, including producing and coordinating communications outputs, managing the charity's social media accounts and implementing plans to increase supporter engagement
• Lead the charity's policy work, including monitoring and analysing relevant care policy in the UK to inform strategic development, drafting consultation responses, lobbying to achieve our strategic objectives
• Lead the charity's campaigns, including writing and implementing campaign plans, drafting campaign materials
• Develop relationships with politicians, Parliamentarians, policymakers and organisations, and act as a spokesperson for speaking and media requests
• Line manage the Operations Coordinator, including agreeing objectives and completing the annual appraisal process
• Work closely with team members to ensure policy, campaign and communication work aligns with advice service, research and fundraising, and assist with the delivery of marketing and fundraising strategies

We'd love to hear from individuals with the following core skills and experience:

• Experience in a policy, campaign or communication role (paid or unpaid)
• Knowledge and understanding of lobbying, campaigning, influencing techniques or supporter communications
• Knowledge or experience of the adult social care sector in the UK and policy areas, gained either within a professional capacity or via lived experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to translate complex information into accessible content
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, persuasion, and ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing tasks and deliver to tight deadlines
• Experience of working independently, working on own initiative and maintaining motivation
• Experience of working effectively as a member of a small team and a positive, problem-solving approach
• Commitment to Care Rights UK's vision, purpose and values
• Understanding of the value of involving people needing care and their families at all stages of the policy and campaigning process, to bring their voices to the heart of the debate

The following skills and experience are desirable, although not essential:

• Knowledge of the UK political landscape
• Experience of working with older people needing care or their relatives
• Experience of managing social media accounts on Facebook
• Experience of working for a small charity

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please click on the linked Job Description to find out more, including details of the application process which is a CV and answers to supporting questions. Applications for the role should be submitted to Alice at Charity People by 9am on Monday 22nd June.

Please click on 'Apply Now' button to access the job description with the application instructions. 

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.