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Do you want to help UK Churches engage with God’s mission throughout the world? Can you help BMS World Mission continue to make Jesus known and improve the quality of life for thousands of people? If you want to connect and enthuse churches with Jesus’ global mission then we want to hear from you!
At BMS we are passionate about mission and working for a world where all can experience faith in Christ and the abundant life only he provides. We want to inspire UK Baptist Churches about their role in global mission and their partnership in bringing about transformation through BMS World Mission.
This role works with the Church Engagement Manager to create multiple points of connection for UK Churches and church-based volunteers to engage with BMS and with our story of mission. It will create and maintain relationships with churches and key Baptist leaders to help ensure they recognise BMS as an organisation which can take them deeper in their understanding of mission and global transformation.
For this role, knowledge of BMS’ supporter base, experience of the evangelical aspects of BMS’ mission and full support of its missionary work are crucial.
We are seeking an individual with the following experience and skills:
- Communication and interpersonal skills: You will be a confident speaker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build meaningful relationships between BMS and leaders across BMS-supporting churches.
- Christian ministry: You have significant insight into the Christian ministry and experience working with churches including Baptist Churches.
- Passion: You have a global vision, a heart for mission, and a passion for the role of the UK church in a growing world church.
- Strategic planning: You are a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing a plan for our approach to Church engagement and volunteer development.
- Safeguarding knowledge: You have proven knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding processes and their application.
This is a varied and rewarding role, perfect for someone with a dedication to making a positive difference in the Christian community.
The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.
If would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact John Settatree, Church Engagement Manager.
Location: This role can be office-based or hybrid but the role holder must be based in the United Kingdom, with regular UK travels
We are happy to appoint a candidate who lives too far from Didcot to attend the office regularly if they are willing to attend key events such as induction days and team away days (typically 4 times per year). The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.
Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.6m in 2025. Working closely with another Trusts Manager, the Trusts Officer and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.
As the Trusts Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of five-figure Trust donors and take ownership of relationships to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the Trusts Officer to deliver bi-annual Small Trusts Mailings and the Trusts Lead to deliver significant partnerships.
You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you - with support from the team - to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym membership and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 27th March 2026
Interview Date(s): First Round - w/c 13th April 2026; Second Round - w/c 20th April 2026
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Join Clore Social Leadership at an exciting moment for the organisation as we begin delivering a new strategy to expand our reach, deepen our impact and strengthen our voice across the social sector. We are looking for a confident and creative Marketing and Communications Coordinator to help bring this work to life.
Clore Social Leadership has supported more than 5,000 individuals from nearly 3,800 organisations through leadership development programmes, courses, events and research. Our work supports leaders across the UK social sector who are working to create change in their communities, organisations and movements. We are committed to advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to challenging traditional ideas about who leadership is for.
In this role you will take ownership of the delivery of our marketing and communications activity, helping to grow our audiences, promote our programmes and strengthen our position as a thought leader in inclusive leadership.
What will you be doing?
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Creating engaging content and campaign materials across digital channels
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Managing the website and developing new content
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Leading digital campaigns across social media
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Supporting paid advertising campaigns
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Analysing campaign performance and audience engagement
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Planning and delivering email marketing and newsletters
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Supporting audience journeys and engagement across our platforms
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Collaborating with colleagues, partners and external suppliers
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Supporting marketing for events, programmes and organisational activity
Interested? Read the full job description and apply with a tailored CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you need support or have any questions about the job description, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Pan-London/Hybrid
Salary: £31,500 per annum
(Spot rate under Salary Band 2.2)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Alliance Coordinator at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Solace are one of seven members of the Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinders (EMHP) Alliance. The EMHP Alliance aims to improve care for adult victims and survivors of sexual assault and abuse with multiple complex trauma-related mental health needs, enabling recovery, healing and long-term wellbeing. To achieve this, the Pathfinder will strengthen collaboration between statutory and voluntary sector services, improve identification of complex trauma-related needs and develop the capacity and pathways required to deliver timely, sustained and trauma informed support.
About the Role
The Alliance Coordinator (AC) will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Alliance and work closely with the Alliance Director. The Alliance Coordinator will support across a wide range of tasks that are critical to operational and strategic leadership of the Alliance, including preparing and coordinating senior meetings, preparing communications, report writing and collating lived experience feedback.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience providing administrative support to senior leaders and be adept at building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders and working in a fast-paced environment. The role is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who is passionate about the meaningful work across sexual violence services and/or complex needs services, and is looking to develop a range of transferable skills.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) (Registered Charity Number 1213337) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records.
There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Purpose of the post
The Engagement and Involvement Officer will play a central role in supporting meaningful engagement and involvement of young people, families, schools and other interest-holders in the process of designing, delivering and ensuring the best outputs from the Adolescent Health Study.
Primarily, the postholder will be responsible for the stewardship and coordination of the AHS Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG). The post-holder will provide ongoing support to YPAG members to ensure their active participation in opportunities to inform and shape the work of AHS. This will include working closely with the adults in the YPAG members’ lives, including parents/carers, teachers and other relevant adults or professionals. The postholder will also be required to build positive working relationships with other organisations and institutions that work directly with young people. They will support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to develop mechanisms to reach wider and more diverse groups of young people to take part in engagement and involvement activities at AHS.
This is a role that requires confidence, autonomy, enthusiasm and skill. The post-holder will be a strong advocate for children’s rights, have a sound working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices, and demonstrate experience of co-ordinating youth advisory groups, youth councils or similar.
Main responsibilities
Coordination & facilitation
- Plan, organise, and deliver regular meetings, workshops, and consultation sessions with young people.
- Develop accessible, inclusive and engaging materials to support young people’s participation in activities and discussions.
- Ensure robust mechanisms are in place to facilitate a feedback loop, communicating to young people the impact of their input.
- Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion are embedded in all activities.
- Lead on and maintain communication with young people, parents/carers (where appropriate), and partner organisations.
Support for young people
- Provide guidance, pastoral support, and clear information to help young people take part confidently and safely.
- Facilitate training and development opportunities to build young people’s skills, knowledge, and confidence.
- Foster an environment where young people feel respected, valued, and listened to.
- Manage mechanisms for reward and recognition of young people’s input and contributions.
Strengthen and enable staff team
- Strengthen knowledge and understanding of youth engagement and involvement across the organisation.
- Enable the wider staff team to plan and conduct activities with the YPAG and wider groups of young people, supporting the design of involvement tasks that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with best practice.
- Provide feedback to colleagues on how to maximise the impact of youth involvement.
Administration & governance
- Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for YPAG members.
- Oversee consent processes, data handling, and safeguarding requirements.
- Coordinate payments, incentives, travel, and expenses for young people.
- Maintain accurate records, produce meeting notes, and ensure timely communication.
- Support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to track, document and report on outcomes and the influence of young people’s involvement on projects and workstreams.
Continuous learning and development
- Contribute to the development of the organisation’s engagement and involvement strategy.
- Contribute to the evaluation of engagement and involvement activities and gather feedback from young people, parents/carers and other relevant parties we work closely with.
- Maintain an interest and working knowledge of best practice in youth involvement, participation, and co‑production.
- Identify opportunities to share learning and reflections with the AHS team and wider colleagues to continuously improve practice and processes.
Interest-holder and partner engagement
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, youth organisations, and community groups to recruit and support young people to engage in engagement and involvement activities.
- Provide verbal and written presentations of engagement and involvement work with young people to internal and external audiences.
- Represent AHS in meetings, workshops and events where appropriate.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement activities with young people and other relevant interest-holders (such as parents, families, teachers and schools).
- A proven track record or professional background in working with young people – such as in youth work, counselling, mentoring, education, or a related setting.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, especially with young audiences.
- Understanding and experience of good practice in youth engagement and involvement, including the principles and implementation of safeguarding, data protection, and inclusive practice.
- Experience of co-ordinating a youth advisory group, council, board or similar structure
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and manage own workload.
- Ability to design and deliver workshops, focus groups or meetings that encourage open dialogue and collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders and to summarise and report key information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated commitment to children’s rights, youth participation and the meaningful inclusion of young people’s views and perspectives.
- Confidence using online meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft 365).
Desirable criteria
- Relevant qualification in youth participation, youth work, community engagement or similar.
- Understanding of public involvement in research or willingness to develop expertise.
- Understanding of key concepts and challenges in young people’s health and wellbeing and the transition to adulthood.
- Understanding and knowledge of key potential partners across the UK for delivering youth engagement in the sector.
- Experience using digital engagement and facilitation tools for online sessions (e.g. Miro, Mural, Mentimeter, Canva, PowerPoint).
Dimensions
- This has been designed as a full-time role, although part-time work could be considered for the right candidate.
- Flexible working may be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be necessary to various AHS locations and partner organisations.
- Willingness to work hours flexibly including some evenings/weekends.
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS/PVG or equivalent safeguarding check will be required.
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is midnight on End of Day Sunday 29 March.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the weeks commencing 27 April and 05 May.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Partnerships Officer (Programme Officer)
Aga Khan Foundation
The position
AKF(UK) Partnerships Officers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. Partnerships Officers manage a set of grants across a variety of themes and geographies. They also support engagement with European and Asian bilaterals, multilaterals and foundations to secure funding for ten multi-sector not-for-profit and for-profit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. This is all done in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Grants Management
- Manage a portfolio of grants through regular interface and coordination with AKF(UK)’s partnerships team, AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and relevant AKF/AKDN field units/agencies acting as a central resource for field units in donor best practice.
- Interface with donors about the implementation of ongoing grants to ensure strong, enduring relationships.
- Coordinate, review, and assure the quality of donor deliverables (e.g. work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, staffing plans, budgets, close-out plans, donor troubleshooting).
- Ensure adherence with donor requirements, rules, and regulations, and that grant deliverables are produced on time and to a high standard.
- Coordinate contractual amendments, changes, and project adaptations, engage with donors in a pro-active and diplomatic way, and flag potential changes (e.g. budget revisions, extensions, risks) in advance to ‘trouble shoot’ and ensure smooth project implementation.
- Facilitate grant monitoring efforts including routine coordination meetings and as needed, support with donor steering committees, donor project visits, and donor monitoring missions.
- Undertake coordination and administrative tasks related to grants and support the maintenance and update of grant management tools and tracking systems (e.g. Award Information Management System (AIMS)).
- Ensure strong relationship cultivation throughout the grants cycle, anticipate, and plan for future funding and project extensions.
Resource Mobilisation
- Coordinate and facilitate the development, review and quality assurance of expressions of interest, concept notes, and full proposals for funding opportunities.
- Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders as well as with donors, partners, and consortia to facilitate project design, align proposal and donor requirements, gather required legal and administrative documentation, and draft sections of proposals as needed.
Coordinate processes of contracting and negotiation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring contracts ‘get over the line’ in a timely and efficient way.
- Conduct due diligence of new partners (donors, NGOs, universities, etc.) in coordination with AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and AKF’s global programmes team.
- Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g., presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors.
- Research, scan and source relevant information regarding new donors and funding opportunities to identify potential funding matches and gather intelligence around European and Asian donors.
- Update donor profiles, researching and summarising latest donor strategies and using AIMS to update AKF/AKDN funding summaries.
- Contribute to management systems, such as AIMS.
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Senior Partnerships Manager, Deputy Regional Directors or Global Deputy Director for Institutional Partnerships.
The requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree essential
- Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Skills
- Strong level of fluency in French is highly desirable
- Creativity, critical thinking, and project management
- Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
- Ability to problem-solve, work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
- Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders in a professional manner
- Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
- Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
- Strong financial literacy, including the ability to read and produce detailed budgets and business plans
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce
- French language skills desirable, but not essential
- Proficiency in French language desirable
Knowledge
- Understanding and knowledge of the UK/European and Asian donor landscape preferred
- Knowledge of and commitment to international development
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience
- Experience in developing and writing proposals, developing budgets, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources
- Experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
- Experience managing grants in complex organisations desirable
Attributes
- Committed to international development, improving the quality of life, and promoting pluralism through civil society.
- Demonstrates equity, transparency, and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest, and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust and respect from others; promotes credibility and professional reputation.
Behaviours
- Communicates clearly and concisely with a broad range of audiences at different levels; ability to expresses complex ideas and concepts in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs; encourages dialogue and effective communication by others.
- Builds, maintains, and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders with a specific focus on AKF’s mission; balances business situations and the art of dealing with people and communities; changes approach to achieve desired results if required.
- Has a customer focused orientation to others, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; optimises respect for others and is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission.
- Acknowledges creativity, has the desire to understand and use new innovations (including technology); adapts established methods for new uses; is focused on improving systems and processes; open to change; analyses, synthesises and challenges conventional thinking; supports the development of communities of practice.
FURTHER DETAILS
- The role will involve travel to countries where we operate programmes, and where the candidate is supporting grants management.
- As well as a rewarding role with a global international development organisation, you’ll get access to a wide range of enhanced benefits including but not limited to flexible hybrid working, enhanced leave entitlement and access to several health and wellbeing programmes and benefits.
- Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
Sector
Social Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
Job Expires: 25-Mar-2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Careers Advisers (Schools Team)
Location: East Sussex
Salary: Term Time Only salary including annual leave is: £25,175 - £27,802
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or Part-time (22.2 hours - per week)
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Reports to: Senior Careers Adviser
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Team
We are a diverse and welcoming team of advisers, who use a wide variety of creative methods to deliver personalised, client centred, personal careers guidance, ranging from one-to-one sessions through to group guidance, parents and options evenings, as well as focused talks and assemblies. We have minimal admin and keep our clients’ experience central to what we do, providing an inclusive service with individualised action plans, including the use of visual career maps, career cards and white boards, alongside more traditional approaches where appropriate.
The team is led by Chris Targett RCDP, who alongside his work at CXK, is the current Chair of the Careers Writers Association and co-author of the recently released Career Development and Inclusive Practice book, published by Trotman Publishing in partnership with the CDI.
The team is small but impactful. Feedback from our young people, that tell us about what our students valued regards our services:
- Helping young people understand their next steps
- Helping young people understand the options and careers choices they have
- Helping young people to know where to access further help, information, or support
The Role
The Careers Adviser will travel across East Sussex Regions to a broad range of school and college settings, delivering creative and inclusive Personal Careers Guidance, as well as assemblies and drop-in sessions as required.
Each student and each learning environment will be unique, so the opportunity lends itself well to candidates who enjoy traveling and working in varied locations, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and educating people of all abilities.
You will routinely liaise with Careers Leaders and senior school/ college staff to arrange and deliver activities for students during the school day. Whilst most delivery will take place between 8:30am and 4pm, travel before and after these times will be required and occasional attendance at parents’ and options evenings will also be required, but you will be given time off in lieu where this is applicable.
We would require you to work five days-a-week, term time only, with a pro rata holiday entitlement. If you would prefer part-time only employment (minimum of three days a week), this can be negotiated.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
- Level 6 (or above) Careers Guidance Qualification
- In possession of a full, clean UK Drivers Licence with access to your own vehicle
Core Competencies
- Experience of delivering CEIAG in schools / colleges, face-to-face with young people Enthusiasm
- A willingness to deliver activities during school timetables; occasional evening events rebalanced via “time off in lieu.”
- Knowledge of Post 16 and Post 18 education and training routes for young people with and without additional needs and disabilities
- Adept at juggling activities and travel, emails and routine project admin; balancing school site work with homebased preparation and admin
- Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- A commitment to undertake all necessary training for the role
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work enabling you to fulfil your potential. This eclectic and exciting role within the CXK Young Peoples’ Careers team, provides the opportunity for you to travel from home to various education settings, networking with teachers and careers educators across the East Sussex area. You will hone specialised skills and knowledge relating to Post 16 and 18 career pathways, including 6th Forms, colleges, study programmes, gap-years, entrepreneurship, university and apprenticeship routes whilst being a positive influence on young people’s lives.
CXK employee benefits include:
- CDI and professional register membership (RCDP) paid for by CXK
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Training and development programmes and opportunities
- Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Ongoing
Application review date: Ongoing
Interviews dates: From: Ongoing
Useful Information
Should you wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact recruitment @ cxk . org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
All applications must be submitted online via our portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Any UK Trust office (2 days per week required in the office)
Interviews: 19th or 20th of March via MS Teams
The King’s Trust is looking for a proactive, creative, and organised Individual Giving and Legacies Executive to help deliver inspiring fundraising campaigns, grow our individual giving audience, and nurture lasting supporter relationships.
From working with third parties to craft compelling copy to coordinating stakeholder input, analysing results and spotting opportunities to improve, you’ll play a key role in delivering fundraising activity that makes a real difference. You’ll help embed our stewardship values, ensuring every supporter has an outstanding experience and feels connected to the impact of their support. You’ll also contribute ideas to grow new income streams and expand our reach.
We are looking for a strong communicator with experience generating engaging and persuasive fundraising content that inspires action. You’ll be highly organised, confident managing multiple projects at once, and comfortable working with colleagues across fundraising, data and supporter services teams.
You’ll have…
- Excellent written communication, organisation, and project management skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaboration with varied stakeholders.
- Experience of direct marketing and supporter communications.
- Experience creating stewardship engagement materials.
If you’re passionate about powerful storytelling, brilliant supporter experiences, and impactful fundraising that helps transforms young lives, we’d love to hear from you!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Individual Giving & Legacies Executives?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Individual Giving & Legacies Executives!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The Social Interest Group (SIG) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Chief Financial Officer. SIG is a dynamic charity and social impact organisation committed to delivering high-quality services and sustainable impact across the communities it serves. With a focus on long-term growth, transformation and financial sustainability, SIG operates with professionalism, integrity, and a trauma-informed approach. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture that empowers staff and promotes excellence.
The Role
The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance and procurement, ensuring robust financial governance and delivering high-quality insight to support organisational decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead SIG’s financial strategy, planning, and operational delivery to drive organisational growth and sustainability.
- Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leaders on strategic financial decisions, presenting complex information in an accessible way.
- Lead financial transformation and improvement initiatives, optimising systems and infrastructure.
- Provide oversight of budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management.
- Lead the Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous learning.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and charity finance requirements, upholding the highest standards of governance and stewardship of public funds.
- Support income generation, strategic partnerships, and long-term financial planning.
- Maintain and review risk registers, business continuity plans, and organisational performance frameworks.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking a highly capable, strategic, and commercially aware finance professional with:
- Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with full membership of a recognised body.
- Significant senior financial leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Experience of leading financial transformation and change programmes.
- Experience presenting complex financial information to Boards and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of charity finance regulations, SORP, governance, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical, project management, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to lead, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Commitment to SIG’s values, trauma-informed approach, and inclusive leadership.
Desirable:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in finance, leadership, or management.
- Experience of overseeing IT.
- Experience in income generation, business development, or securing external funding.
Location
Hybrid working with twice a week in-person attendance required at SIG’s head office in London.
Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, SIGs exclusive recruitment partner.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
The role is full-time and fixed term for 12 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
We are looking for a Prevention and Intervention Programme Manager to line manage the Advisors (Sexual Violence Liaison Officers) and be responsible for an SVLO programme to support students who have experienced sexual violence, sexual harassment, gender-based violence and/or domestic abuse at any point in their lives. The Programme Manager will need to work closely with the Advice Service Manager to support the Specialist Advisors in working alongside the generalist advice provision. The Programme Manager will oversee the Active Bystander Programme as well as the expansion of new and existing programmes, including developing personalised packages for departments and an attractive offer for external partner organisations.
Have you got demonstrable experience of working with individuals who have experienced one or more of the following: sexual violence, harassment, gender-based violence or domestic abuse? Have you got an understanding of the impact of sexual violence and sexual harassment on survivors, and how to support them with a trauma informed approach? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will continue to develop and embed the trauma-informed Consent and Tackling Sexual Misconduct strand to enhance and grow the Active Bystander Programme. The right candidate will scope and develop propositions for new and innovative prevention and intervention programmes. The successful role holder will also manage the planning and implementation of an SVLO programme, in collaboration with UCL colleagues (such as Student Support and Wellbeing Services, the Casework team, and the Crime Prevention & Personal Safety team).
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


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About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Job purpose
To act as the organisation’s lead professional for complaint handling and quality improvement across all Advice Services.
To ensure the effective resolution of client complaints by maintaining expert knowledge of regulated advice and delivering excellent customer service. Provide regulatory insights in team discussions on MHCBS and Regulation 17 creditor challenges. Analyse complaint trends and produce reports to establish consistent processes that enhance service quality, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
To support the Head of Quality and Compliance in ensuring Toynbee Hall’s advice services remain fully compliant with FCA, MaPS, and internal quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Complaints and Challenge Management
- Lead the end-to-end management of all client complaints, overseeing first-stage advice service resolutions and directly managing escalated complaints, while contributing regulatory insight to team discussions on MHCBS and Regulation 17 creditor challenges.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and fair resolution in accordance with FCA and MaPS complaint-handling procedures.
- Act as the organisational escalation point for complex or high-risk advice-related complaints, including cases involving direct client or creditor challenges under MHCBS and Regulation 17
- Liaise with external stakeholders, creditors, and partners to resolve disputes and maintain strong working relationships.
- Maintain an accurate and auditable record of all complaints, decisions, and resolutions.
Quality and Compliance Oversight
- Work with the Head of Quality and Compliance to monitor compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies.
- Conduct audits and case reviews to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the design and implementation of quality-improvement plans, policies, and tools.
- Provide regular reporting to senior leadership, highlighting trends and risks across services.
Continuous Improvement and Learning
- Translate insights from complaints and audits into practical service improvements.
- Collaborate with Advice Managers and Coordinators to integrate learning into casework and training.
- Support staff training and development on complaint handling, communication, and quality assurance.
- Promote a culture of transparency, fairness, and continuous learning within advice delivery teams to ensure ongoing service improvement and the highest possible standard of support for Toynbee Hall clients.
Regulatory and Partnership Liaison
- Proactively maintain and develop knowledge of regulations, legislation, and best practice across all advice areas by engaging in relevant training, continuous learning, and professional development.
- Ensure complaint handling and quality monitoring comply with FCA MaPS and advice quality standards.
- Support preparation for audits, funder reviews, and regulatory inspections.
- Keep colleagues informed of relevant regulatory changes and implications for practice.
General Responsibilities
- Adhere to Toynbee Hall’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding and data protection.
- Promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility across all aspects of the service.
- Demonstrate financial efficiency and value for money.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Quality and Compliance or senior management.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Experience and Knowledge
- Hold a valid Money and. Pension Service accredited qualification in debt advice
- A minimum of two years’ full time (2,220 hours) or equivalent part-time experience of delivering debt advice
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of advice areas, with particular expertise in FCA regulations, MaPS quality frameworks, and the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Regulation
- Significant experience managing complaints and quality processes within a regulated advice
- Proven experience in complaint resolution, creditor negotiation, and stakeholder management.
- Ability to analyse complex cases and identify systemic issues or risks.
- Experience developing and implementing service improvement plans.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and decision-making ability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
- High level of IT literacy, including CRM or case management systems.
- A proven commitment to continuous professional development of self and wider teams.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to work independently and proactively without supervision.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Committed to fairness, impartiality, transparency, and accountability.
- Calm, and solutions-focused under pressure, adopting a “find a solution, no blame” attitude.
- Collaborative and empathetic approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
- Strong alignment with Toynbee Hall’s values and mission
Desirable Criteria
- Previous management or supervisory experience in a debt advice or compliance setting.
- Experience designing or delivering training on quality, complaints, or compliance.
- Knowledge of data-protection legislation and its implications for complaint management.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all staff members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competence in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
- Keeping up to date with technology and take individual responsibility for learning new technologies.
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perk Box
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an organised, people focused administrator who loves making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy supporting others, coordinating moving parts, and being at the heart of meaningful work? If so, this could be the next step for you.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an enthusiastic Exams Engagement and Expansion Assistant to join our busy and welcoming Exams team. Exams are at the core of what we do, shaping the careers of clinical oncologists and radiologists across the world. This role puts you right at the centre of that mission.
You’ll play a key part in supporting our expert examiners and helping us deliver high-quality, well-run examinations. As we expand our exams provision, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in new projects, improved processes, and exciting initiatives aimed at increasing global access to our qualifications.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values relationship building, and wants to develop their skills in events, coordination, and stakeholder support.
What You’ll Do
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Be a friendly first point of contact for examiner applicants, supporting recruitment, inductions and training.
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Coordinate key logistics — travel, accommodation, examiner dinners and meetings.
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Support smooth-running committee meetings by scheduling, circulating papers and drafting action logs.
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Handle candidate queries and assist with the delivery of Part B (2B) exams.
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Maintain accurate examiner records and contribute to new examexpansion projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Need
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Strong organisational skills, great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Confident and approachable communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
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A proactive, positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new processes.
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Experience in administration is essential; experience in exams, education or committee support is a bonus (but not required).
If you think think this may be the opportunity for you, please see the candidate pack attached to this advert for more information on the role and instructions on how to apply.
Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so in order to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Severn Arts is an ambitious, evolving arts charity and one of the national Music Hubs for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We are looking for people who want to ensure the creative sector flourishes, and that the value of the arts is recognised as a contributor to society, and to creating confident, empowered communities.
In our new Chief Executive, we seek a leader with the experience and ambition to build on the momentum we have, to strengthen organisational resilience, grow audiences and foster relationships with partners and stakeholders. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team as we embark on a new 3-year Business Plan cycle to design and implement innovative and creative strategies that align with our strategic aims.
The new Chief Executive will be instrumental in advocating for the work we do, growing the business, and promoting the opportunities Severn Arts brings to children and young people and the wider community of Worcestershire.
Severn Arts has been through significant transformational change since its inception and has accomplished a great deal through diversifying into large-scale project delivery, community engagement and music projects aimed at providing access for all to high-quality experiences that are sustainable and life-affirming. We are in year two of a new three-year business plan period and the potential to grow our offer and increase our impact is great. Joining at this time in our history would enable the right candidate to have significant influence in taking the charity forward.
Main purpose of the role: To provide leadership to the organisation working with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, deliver and evaluate our agreed strategic business plan; promote growth and sustainability, and foster a positive, inspiring work environment that empowers our teams to deliver our vision and goals.
- Lead the charity’s vision, values and strategic direction working closely with Trustees to ensure a resilient, ambitious organisation that connects communities through creative endeavour and engagement.
- Support the Chair of Trustees to ensure that the Board and sub committees are equipped and informed, enabling effective and appropriate governance.
- Drive the successful development of income generation through successful fundraising and partnership development to ensure Severn Arts' sustainability.
- Work with and support the Director of Operations and Resources to develop and implement an informed financial plan and be accountable for the annual budget.
- Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders locally, regionally, and nationally and be an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation.
- Work and negotiate with strategic funding partners to ensure that outcomes and KPIs are aligned and delivered for the benefit of our audiences and users and for the long-term sustainability of Severn Arts.
- Provide leadership across the organisation and ensure Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access is embedded into all aspects of our work, team, and offer.
- Ensure a joined up, supportive working environment that sets out clear values, encourages creativity and contributions from everyone and enables the staff team, volunteers and our Board to flourish and thrive.
- Overall responsibility for adherence to all company policies and working practices.
This post is subject to a criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Severn Arts, we are passionate about the power of creativity to transform and enrich lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interim Facilities & Office Manager
3–6 month contract
3 Day a week in North London Office
A well-known purpose-led organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Facilities & Office Manager to provide operational stability and leadership during a period of transition.
This organisation operates a vibrant, multi-use office environment that serves as both a workplace and an active hub for collaboration, events and campaigning. The successful candidate will ensure the office continues to run smoothly while supporting the existing facilities team and helping shape the future structure of the function.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where no two days are quite the same.
Key responsibilities include:
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Overseeing the day-to-day operation of a busy and dynamic office environment, ensuring facilities, maintenance and workplace services run effectively.
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Acting as the senior point of escalation for complex facilities issues and operational challenges.
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Managing and coordinating external contractors and service providers, ensuring high standards of delivery.
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Providing technical guidance and mentorship to the Office & Facilities team, supporting junior team members and apprentices in their day-to-day responsibilities.
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Ensuring the workplace remains safe, compliant and well-managed, with oversight of health & safety and building operations.
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Undertaking a review of current facilities processes and team structures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and future-proof the function.
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Producing a strategic recommendation on the long-term structure of the facilities team.
The ideal candidate will bring:
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Significant experience in Facilities or Office Management within complex or high-usage environments.
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Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and facilities compliance.
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Experience managing contractors and service providers within values-led organisations.
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The ability to remain calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused in a dynamic workplace.
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A collaborative leadership style, with experience supporting and developing junior team members.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of an important operational hub during a critical transition period.
Looking for immdiate start, day rate may be considered.
Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis.
The role:
As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation’s policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation’s work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns.
You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation’s influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders.
You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation.
The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration.
The person:
The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy.
This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity.
This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
