Jobs in Brentwood

Food Grower

Food Growing & Production 

Support the preparation, planting, maintenance, harvesting and packing of crops
across glasshouses and outdoor growing areas 
Carry out growing tasks in line with agreed crop plans, schedules and
agroecological principles 
Maintain high standards of crop care, soil health, composting and biodiversity 
Assure consistent quality and reliability of produce for commercial and
community outlets 

Working with People 
Work alongside apprentices, trainees and sessional workers in day-to-day
growing activity 
Support volunteers during practical horticultural tasks, helping to explain,
demonstrate and supervise work 
Support non-public and public-facing activity at Wolves Lane Centre, including
tours, workshops and community events, as part of the wider growing team. 
Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and respectful working environment 

Site & Systems 
Support organisation and care of growing spaces, tools and materials 
Assist with basic record keeping relating to crops, harvests and inputs 
Work collaboratively to maintain a safe, tidy and functional site 

Shared Site & Community Context 
Work within a multi-user site that includes partners and community programmes 
Respect and support the wider vision of Wolves Lane as a horticultural centre
serving diverse communities 

Health, Safety & Good Practice 
Follow health and safety procedures and risk assessments 
Use tools and equipment safely and model good practice 
Contribute to a safe working environment for staff, volunteers and visitors 

Health, Safety & Good Practice 
To attend and participate in internal and external meetings as required. 
To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. 
To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which
are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential 
Significant practical experience in food growing or market gardening with, at
least, 1 year on a food growing site/community 
Strong knowledge of agroecological or sustainable growing methods 
Experience supervising or supporting others in a growing environment 
Ability to balance productivity with a learning or community context 
Good organisational skills and ability to manage seasonal workloads 
Commitment to working with diverse communities and in an inclusive
environment 
Confidence working outdoors year-round in a physical role 

Desirable 
Experience working in an urban or community-based growing project 
Experience working with apprentices, trainees or volunteers 
Experience supplying wholesale or commercial customers 
Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience 

Food Growing Lead 

Growing & Production Leadership 
Lead crop planning, seasonal production and day-to-day growing across
glasshouses and outdoor beds 
Improve consistency, yield and quality of produce while working within
agroecological principles 
Contribute to strengthening commercial and wholesale routes while aligning with
the centre’s social and environmental values 
Maintain high standards of crop health, soil care, composting and biodiversity 

Public Engagement & Site Activity 
Support and contribute to public-facing activity at Wolves Lane, including farm
tours, workshops, open days, and community events. (note: Wolves Lane is not
currently open on Saturdays; occasional evening or weekend activity may be
required around key events, planned in advance.) 
Act as an ambassador for Wolves Lane Centre, engaging confidently with visitors,
volunteers, partners and funders during events and day-to-day site activity 
Work closely with colleagues to ensure growing activity supports learning,
volunteering and community engagement programmes 

Team Support & Learning Environment 
Provide day-to-day supervision and support for food growers,
apprentices/trainees and sessional workers 
Integrate learning into production, ensuring the site functions as a working
training environment 
Work alongside volunteers in a way that supports both productivity and skill
development 
Foster an inclusive and respectful working culture 

Site & Systems 
Support organisation of growing spaces, tools and materials 
Lead on the record keeping related to crops, yields and production systems 
Work collaboratively on infrastructure and improvements that support long-term
resilience of the site 

Working in a Shared, Community Context 
Work in coordination with Consortium partners and site users 
Ensure growing activities sit respectfully within a multi-user, community-focused
site 
Contribute to the centre’s wider vision as a space that supports Black, Brown and
other minority communities in land-based work 

Health, Safety & Good Practice 
Follow and support good practice in health and safety across growing areas 
Model safe tool use, manual handling and site procedures 
Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming working environment 

Other 
To attend and participate in internal and external meetings as required. 
Ensure compliance with organisational policies, including safeguarding, health
and safety and equality at all times. 
To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. 
To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which
are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. 

Person Specification 

Essential 
Significant practical experience in food growing or market gardening with a
minimum of 2 full commercial growing seasons 
Strong knowledge of agroecological or sustainable growing methods 
Experience supervising or supporting others in a growing environment 
Ability to balance productivity with a learning or community context 
Good organisational skills and ability to manage seasonal workloads 
Commitment to working with diverse communities and in an inclusive
environment 
Confidence working outdoors year-round in a physical role 

Desirable 
Experience working in an urban or community-based growing project 
Experience working with apprentices, trainees or volunteers 
Experience supplying wholesale or commercial customers

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Careers Adviser to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Team. In this key position, you will work across multiple sites within our Essex academies, supporting students to make informed, ambitious, and aspirational decisions about their futures.

As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the Strategic Careers Lead and fellow advisers, providing expert guidance and helping to shape and deliver a high-impact CEIAG programme. You will also be a valued colleague within a supportive and collaborative team, where you will always have someone to bounce ideas off and share good practice.

Whether it’s further education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment, you will play a vital role in guiding students towards the post-16 and post-18 pathways that best suit their individual goals and aspirations.

Your contribution will be central to raising aspirations, inspiring ambition, and ensuring every student, regardless of background or ability, is fully aware of the range of opportunities available to them. Together, we aim to deliver a high-quality, inclusive CEIAG programme from Year 7 to Year 13 that empowers all students to succeed.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning high-quality careers education with each academy’s Careers Lead, aligned to statutory guidance and academy improvement plans
• Delivering careers assemblies that broaden students’ understanding of post-16 and post-18 options
• Providing impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessions
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of guidance meetings and actions on Unifrog
• Tracking and reporting on students’ aspirations and progression
• Supporting students with post-16 and post-18 choices, including referring those with specific needs (e.g., SEND) to specialist services
• Liaising with external agencies, networks, and partners to strengthen the Higher Education and Careers programme
• Engaging parents and carers in the careers guidance process and attending parents’ evenings
• Organising meaningful employer encounters that inspire students and expand their understanding of the workplace
• Attending results days and enrolment days
• Supporting wider team members by sharing best practice and offering shadowing opportunities
• Acting as a point of contact and mentoring new team members to aid their development
• Providing careers-related evidence and supporting academies during Ofsted inspections

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6
• Experience in supporting or managing staff members to help them achieve their professional goals
• Proven working knowledge of Ofsted careers education assessment criteria for the personal development strand
• Experience of planning and organising events
• Proven experience in delivering impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings, group sessions and assemblies
• Experience of successfully motivating students to plan and achieve their career goals
• A proactive approach, and efficient time management and prioritisation skills
• An ability to work independently and flexibly within the Academy structure
• Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within an education setting.
• Genuine interest and passion for the education of young people and the ability to contribute more widely to the life and community of the Federation

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

Volunteer Manager 

Recruitment and the Volunteer Cycle 
Lead on drafting volunteer role descriptions in collaboration with the recruitment
lead. 
Undertake advertising of volunteer opportunities across multiple platforms
ensuring best practice in relation to safer recruitment and equal opportunities
practice. 
Work with referral partners and community organisations where appropriate to
support participation. 
Be responsible for the onboarding of  volunteers including right to work checks,
induction scheduling, and induction reviews. 
Managers volunteer leavers and the change in relationship, ensure volunteers are
removed from any formal communication channels and receive an exit interview
to document their experience. 

Training, Learning and Development 
Ensure all volunteers are compliant with the essential training modules such as
Safeguarding, Health and Safety and GDPR and maintain records of the same.
Report on these as required. 
Lead on designing a progression pathway for volunteers who may wish to move
into other areas of learning, traineeships or apply for other opportunities. 
Work closely with growers and other staff to plan and coordinate volunteer
involvement and support staff to work confidently and positively with volunteers. 

Systems and Organisation 
Be responsible for maintaining the volunteer's personal information in the
BrightHR system and in compliance with GDPR rules.   
Lead on systematising the volunteer rotas whether regular volunteering or one
off activities. 
Tracking attendance and ensuring we know who is on site when. 

Volunteer Team Culture and Management 
Lead the day-to-day coordination of the volunteer programme across growing
areas, site care, and related activities 
Act as line manager for the volunteers, having regular opportunities for feedback
such as one to ones and communicate key messages from organisation leads that
are applicable to the volunteers. 
Lead on buddy / peer support approaches within the volunteer programme
ensuring equality of experience of the volunteers. 
Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture on site where people feel a
sense of belonging 
Dedicate a portion of time to undertaking the tasks expected of volunteers
working hand on alongside volunteers and developing a deeper knowledge and
understanding of their day to day. 
Work closely with all site users to ensure volunteers are integrated into real site
activities, particularly the growers team. 

Monitoring and Evaluation Activities 
Gather feedback [quantitative and qualitative] from volunteers and support the
ongoing development of the volunteer programme 
Contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements linked to funded volunteer
activity 
Ensure information required for reporting is up to date and accurate in time for
reporting deadlines and that those deadlines are met. 
Support funding applications where appropriate. 

Compliance 
Ensure volunteer activities and management follow all organisational policies,
including safeguarding, health and safety and equality applicable to the volunteer. 
Maintain clear professional boundaries and escalate safeguarding concerns in line
with procedure 
Ensure that applicable internal policies and procedures are followed through in all
areas of work. 
Also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal,
private, or sensitive and comply with both organisations GDPR and Safeguarding
requirements. 

Working with the Wider Team & Partnerships 
Help build and maintain relationships with community partners linked to
volunteering and learning opportunities 
Represent the volunteer programme internally and externally when required 
Represent the organisations externally when required 

Other 
To attend and participate in internal and external meetings as required. 
To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. 
To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which
are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. 

Person Specification 

Knowledge 
Interest in sustainable food growing and community-led work 
Knowledge of the full volunteer cycle including recruitment, onboarding,
supervision, development and exit processes 
Knowledge of safer recruitment principles and equal opportunities practice 
Understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures, particularly when
working with vulnerable adults and/or young people 
Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements in relation to volunteer
records 

Skills 
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage rotas, records, and multiple
volunteer streams simultaneously 
Ability to write clear engaging content for varied audiences and for different
purposes. 
Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain positive
relationships across teams and with community partners 
Ability to support, motivate and line manage volunteers with understanding and
mutual respect. 
An overall good level of IT skills, and a  variety of online platforms. 
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately 
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and
supportive team culture with a warm, inclusive, and supportive approach. 
Comfortable working outdoors in a practical role year-round 

Experience 
Experience of coordinating or managing volunteers or similar groups. 
Supporting people with additional needs and mental health conditions. 
Working in and understanding the needs of an on-site environment
Experience of recruitment and onboarding processes of volunteers. 
Maintaining records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, H&S and GDPR 
Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team 
Working with community partners or referral organisations 
Coordinating volunteers organisational training and assisting them with their
individual development plans.
Experience of supporting monitoring and reporting requirements
Desirable 
Practical horticulture or food growing experience such as seed sowing, planting,
harvesting, composting and general site care 
Knowledge of agroecological growing practices that enrich living, biodiverse
systems

Who are we

Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.

The scale of the social and mental health challenges affecting children and families in the UK is greater than ever before and our services for schools, and with families, is an impactful response to unprecedented demand and unmet need for therapeutic support.

Our Purpose

Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.

Vision

Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential.

Mission

Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities.

Values

Individual

Everything we do is about the individual and what is right for them – no two children, families or schools are the same.

Innovative

We look for new solutions, evolving our thinking and approach – ensuring the use of bold, co-designed practice.

Collaborative

We choose to work with others to find the best solutions – we are stronger together.

Overview

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity! Our new strategy focuses on growth and long-term sustainability, with ambitious plans to extend our reach and impact nationally and to expand and diversify our services. Our long-term ambition for the future is a transformed landscape of multi-disciplinary therapeutic support in schools, with UP acknowledged and recognised as a thought-leader, innovator, preferred collaborator and convener.

This newly created role has been introduced to strengthen our operational foundations as we prepare for the next phase of growth, as we work to expand into 60 new schools over the next five years.

As a highly organised and proactive Programmes Administration Coordinator, you will play a central role in keeping our programmes running seamlessly. Supporting the smooth provision of our services, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to a consistently high standard.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, and you will be confident in multitasking across different workstreams and in taking initiative with the right support. You will be comfortable moving between operational detail and wider oversight, taking ownership of workflows and identifying efficiencies, and maintaining accuracy whilst working to deadlines.

There is real opportunity for you to shape and strengthen this role as the organisation grows. As our services expand, robust systems, clear processes and high-quality coordination will be essential to maintaining excellence across our work.

Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Bring your energy, creativity and expertise - and help to impact young people positively.

Location: Sherborne House, London (hybrid)

Salary: £52,535 per annum

Closing Date: 29 March, 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the Role

Step into a role where your policy expertise drives real change. As Head of Policy and Public Affairs, you’ll lead an ambitious strategy to influence national decision‑makers, shape legislation and ensure the voices of people affected by homelessness are impossible to ignore. You’ll turn insight into impact, championing the charity’s values while strengthening political presence and public profile

You’ll build powerful relationships across Westminster, Whitehall and the wider sector, producing sharp briefings, commissioning research and delivering high‑profile events that elevate the charity’s influence. Confident in the media and skilled at simplifying complex issues, you’ll work across teams to anticipate policy change, spark innovation and help drive forward the mission to end homelessness. If you’re driven, strategic and ready to make national change happen, this is your platform.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the charity’s policy and public affairs strategy, shaping positions on homelessness, housing, welfare and health.
• Influence government policy through targeted political engagement, evidence‑based advocacy and strategic communication.
• Build strong working relationships with ministers, Parliamentarians, elected mayors, senior officials and sector partners.
• Produce high‑quality policy briefings, analysis, consultation responses and research‑informed insights.
• Represent the charity in the media and at key events while ensuring client voices inform policy and public messaging.

About You

You will bring your policy expertise, strategic edge and confident communication skills to a role where you’ll shape national decisions, strengthen the charity’s political voice and make the experiences of people facing homelessness impossible to overlook. You’ll analyse fast‑moving policy issues, build influential relationships across government, craft compelling briefings that cut through complexity and drive change through evidence‑led advocacy. If you’re proactive, values‑driven and thrive in high‑pressure environments where innovation and collaboration matter, this is your opportunity to deliver real influence and meaningful national impact.

What You’ll Receive

• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support

Safer Recruitment

The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

About The Organisation

In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed “cardboard cities” due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born.

What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Who are we

Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.

The scale of the social and mental health challenges affecting children and families in the UK is greater than ever before and our services for schools, and with families, is an impactful response to unprecedented demand and unmet need for therapeutic support.

Our Purpose

Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.

Vision

Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential.

Mission

Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities.

Values

Individual

Everything we do is about the individual and what is right for them – no two children, families or schools are the same.

Innovative

We look for new solutions, evolving our thinking and approach – ensuring the use of bold, co-designed practice.

Collaborative

We choose to work with others to find the best solutions – we are stronger together.

Overview

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity! Our new strategy focuses on growth and long-term sustainability, with ambitious plans to extend our reach and impact nationally and to expand and diversify our services. Our long-term ambition for the future is a transformed landscape of multi-disciplinary therapeutic support in schools, with UP acknowledged and recognised as a thought-leader, innovator, preferred collaborator and convener.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SaLT who is passionate about transforming children’s life chances and is keen to lead and grow a Speech and Language Therapy service in the field of Social Emotional Mental Health needs.

The children we typically support are those with mild to moderate social communication needs. These are the children that don’t meet the criteria for community paediatric and CAMHS services and are often at significant risk of developing mental health and behavioural difficulties later on in life. We also offer EHCP work for more complex cases. 

In this role you will be working operationally and strategically. Drawing on your experience as a SaLT, alongside your excellent communication and mentoring skills, you will manage a team of SaLTs ensuring that high-quality Speech and Language Therapy is delivered across our partner schools and support the oversight of the SaLT trainee model, ensuring strong relationships with training providers and high-quality trainee placements.

You will also lead the SaLT service’s strategic growth and development, working with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Director and Director of the Schools Programme to expand the service across more schools, develop our offer and model, and respond to external opportunities as they arise. 

There is real opportunity for you to make this role your own. We are looking for someone interested in working in an innovative, self-directed and flexible way, who can champion the value of the MDT working and collaboration to ensure the best outcomes of our children and families. 

Location: Central London (hybrid or fully remote considered)
Salary: £32.88 - £35.62 p/h + holiday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary, 2 to 3 Months
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours over 3 days per week

About the Role
Our client, a leading institution in the higher education and research sector, is seeking an experienced Legal Contracts Manager to provide temporary cover within their Business Development / Research & Innovation Services function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal contracts specialist with higher education sector experience to support a busy team responsible for enabling research collaborations, funding agreements, and commercial partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, advising on, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, CDAs, MTAs, and other research‑related contracts.
• Ensuring contracts are turned around efficiently and uploaded to internal systems in a timely manner.
• Managing multiple contracts concurrently with strong workflow prioritisation.
• Providing informed advice to colleagues on relevant regulatory, legislative, contractual, and compliance requirements.
• Supporting intellectual property discussions, drafting contractual clauses, and contributing to negotiation strategies.
• Collaborating with colleagues across research, commercial, and academic teams.

Requirements:

• A law degree (preferred) or equivalent professional experience in Contract Law.
• Hands‑on experience in business or commercial law, ideally within research‑intensive environments.
• A strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and IP considerations.
• Direct experience working within the university or higher‑education sector (essential for this assignment).
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Confidence handling a varied contract portfolio and competing deadlines.

Right to work checks and qualification verification will be required.

How to Apply
If you have experience as a Legal Contracts Manager or Research Contracts Specialist within the university sector and are available at short notice, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply ASAP and submit your CV in Word format. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. 

About the role

This is a strategic leadership role at Women and Girls Network (WGN), guiding the organisation’s Pan-London partnership portfolio. As Partnerships Lead, you’ll drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across key initiatives including CouRAGEus and London Councils-funded programmes. You’ll ensure partnerships reflect WGN’s feminist, trauma-informed, and intersectional ethos, while championing survivor-centred practice and systemic change.

Job description

As Partnerships Lead, you will:

• Oversee the delivery, governance, and strategic development of WGN’s multi-agency partnerships.
• Act as the primary liaison with consortium partners, funders, and external stakeholders.
• Embed survivor voice, equity, and trauma-informed principles across all partnership frameworks.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to evidence impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent WGN in high-level forums, advocating for the rights of young and marginalised women.
• Support sustainability and growth through innovative partnership models and funding strategies.
• Provide line management to the Partnerships Administrator, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Competencies

We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:

• Ethical and Professional Relationship Management
• Quality Assurance and Performance Monitoring
• Clear and Effective Communication
• Integrity and Accountability

When responding to competency questions, if you do not have direct experience, please state this clearly. Then explain what you would do if you were in that scenario, so we can understand your thought process and approach.

About Us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.

Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being, growth, and contribution.

We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity and strength of the women and girls we serve, and we strongly encourage candidates from Black and Global Majority backgrounds with Lived Experience who may not meet all criteria to apply.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. 

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

About the role 

This is a strategic leadership role dedicated to amplifying survivor voices and driving systemic change across the Alliance Partnership and the wider VAWG sector. You will champion survivor leadership by embedding accountability, fostering peer-led services, and building a strong, intersectional movement to end violence against women and girls. The role leads the Experts with Lived Experience (ELE) network, develops survivor-led spaces and leadership pathways, and embeds survivor influence within governance and decision-making. You will represent survivors and the Alliance in national forums, coalitions and sector discussions, ensuring survivor participation shapes strategies, policy and practice.

Job description 

As the Survivor Movement & Participation Lead, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the Experts with Lived Experience (ELE) network, ensuring survivors are supported, resourced and fairly compensated, and design and facilitate survivor-led and peer support spaces grounded in trauma-informed, anti-racist and culturally rooted practice.

• Build survivor leadership through training, mentoring and development opportunities, and embed safeguarding, boundaries, confidentiality and collective care across all survivor involvement.

• Strengthen survivor leadership within VAWG and wider justice movements through campaigns, activism and public engagement, and support cross-movement alliances with LGBTQ+, disability and other justice communities.

• Facilitate survivor participation in governance structures, promote ethical and power-sharing frameworks, represent survivor-led practice in strategic forums and partnerships, and contribute to tools, learning and resources that assess and promote survivor influence.

Competencies

We'll assess you against these competencies during the selection process:

• Intersectional and Anti-Oppressive Approach
• Adaptability in Communication 
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 
• Motivating and Inspiring Others

When answering competency questions, use clear examples where you have direct experience. If you don’t have direct experience, please say so and explain how you would approach the scenario, including the steps you would take and your reasoning. This helps us understand your judgement, problem-solving style, and how you think through challenges. We encourage honest, thoughtful responses that show your potential and approach, not just past experience.

About us 

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.

Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being, growth, and contribution.

We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity and strength of the women and girls we serve, and we strongly encourage candidates from Black and Global Majority backgrounds with Lived Experience who may not meet all criteria to apply.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. 

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Tower Hamlets.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The main purpose of the role is to prepare individuals to move on to independent living in the community. Service users may step down from the intensive support service to high, medium or lower needs before moving into the community. From the outset of an individual's tenancy the focus of the support is on preparing them for their journey of recovery and independence over an agreed period.

You will be working Monday to Sunday on a shift rota starting from 08:00 until 23:00 at the latest

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

You have a strong understanding of recovery principles and varied recovery approaches, with experience supporting individuals with mental health and dual diagnosis needs. You are confident in crisis management and able to communicate with dignity and respect. You hold knowledge of relevant legislation, including CPA processes, and understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to respond appropriately.

You work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to support and induct new peer staff and volunteers. You can collaborate with statutory services such as the NHS and maintain awareness of health and safety requirements within frontline settings. You are flexible and able to work early, late, weekend, and bank holiday shifts to meet 24-hour service needs.

You also bring strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills, with the ability to produce clear written communication and use MS Word, Outlook, and online systems confidently.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Campaign Director

Are you driven by social justice and motivated by creating real, lasting change? Are you a strategic campaign leader who can turn public will into political action? If so, we have a job for you.

We are looking for a Campaign Director to provide overall day-to-day leadership of the Partnership with The Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP). You will be responsible for driving forward an ambitious integrated campaign, which combines political influencing, press and digital communications, public campaigning, and coalition mobilisation. Reporting directly to the Chair, the Campaign Director ensures the Partnership’s strategy is coherent, impactful, and responsive to political and public opportunities.

In this role, one eye will always be to our impact and the lasting legacy of our campaigns. Success will be measured in terms of real lasting social change – the extent to which DCP has driven positive shifts in policy, practice and attitudes through our campaigns, and whether our influence has shaped the narratives, priorities and actions of others beyond the lifetime of the campaign.

This role is a fixed‑term position (22.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days) until June 2027. We’re open to discussing how these hours can best work for you. Some on‑call and out‑of‑hours working may be required.

At Mencap, we offer flexible and hybrid working. The role involves at least fortnightly in‑person meetings at the Contact office in London N1, with opportunities to also work from Mencap’s Head Office in London E1.

The Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP) is a major coalition of 130+ organisations united by a common vision: improved health, education and social care for disabled children, young people, and their families. Together we campaign to secure the policy change, public awareness, and political attention that disabled children deserve.

Our current focus is our high-profile Fight for Ordinary campaign. Together we are calling for reform of the SEND system, so that children with special educational needs or who are disabled can enjoy the ordinary things that other children take for granted, like having a nursery, school or college place, being safe in school, making friends, and taking part in activities in and beyond school.

What you’ll do

• Lead and evolve an integrated strategy across influencing, media, digital and grassroots mobilisation.
• Build and nurture a high‑performing coalition, aligning 130+ partner organisations around shared objectives and moments.
• Anticipate and seize political and media opportunities; brief spokespeople and partners; and steward relationships across government, parliament, arm’s‑length bodies and civil society.
• Champion co‑production with disabled children, young people and families - so lived experience shapes priorities, messages and tactics.
• Set clear goals and KPIs; commission insight and evaluation; and report transparently on outcomes and learning.
• Act as a visible ambassador for the DCP, representing the Partnership in senior forums and the media.

What you’ll bring

• A strong track record of leading multi‑channel campaigning that shifts policy, budgets and public narratives.
• Deep experience of political strategy and stakeholder management (government, parliament, local systems, sector leaders and media).
• Credibility and facilitation skills to align diverse organisations behind shared priorities—and keep them moving.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and experience of co‑producing campaigns with people who have lived experience.
• Analytical and outcomes‑focused mindset - you use data, insight and evaluation to prioritise, pivot and scale what works.
• Inclusive, values‑led leadership that builds trust, clarity and accountability across partners and teams (aligned to Mencap’s values and behaviours.

If you are passionate about creating meaningful, lasting change for disabled children, young people and their families, we want to hear from you! Apply now with an updated CV. Applications close on Sunday 15th March. Interviews will be held week comencing 23rd of March.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national health charity in the search for a Fundraising & Stewardship Officer to join their growing team. 

This organisation is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those who care for them. They hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives. They work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support, so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively. 

As the Fundraising & Stewardship Officer, you will be responsible for supporting fundraising and supporter engagement across all income streams. This will involve supporting the delivery of fundraising campaigns, excellent supporter engagement to ensure retention and acquisition, and ensuring fundraising data and reports are accurate. 

This person will have some experience across fundraising already, and ideally, knowledge of community fundraising and managing fundraising databases. They will be confident working in a small team to achieve team income, but also be able to work autonomously to achieve impact. 

This is a permanent role, that is 26 hours per week and offering a salary of £31,000 FTE. It will have hybrid working of 1 day per week in their Essex office. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Our client believes every child should have the chance to feel safe, happy, and hopeful about their future. As the Charity's CEO puts it, "this is a genuinely game-changing moment for our Charity" as the charity ramps up its most ambitious investment yet in early help and mental health support through its Major Appeal. This is a standout opportunity to play a leading role in that step-change in impact and in the philanthropy needed to fund it.

Senior Major Gifts Manager

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week (flexible arrangements open to discussion)

Work from anywhere in the UK (regular travel and London meetings required)

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

As Senior Major Gifts Manager, you'll help deliver a step-change in philanthropy by providing strategic development and hands-on leadership of a major donor portfolio, securing high five-figure and six-figure gifts, and building new deep, long-term donor relationships that power the Major Appeal. This role is not about inheriting a fully "finished" programme. This is an opportunity for someone who can roll up their sleeves in a period of change: strengthening best practice, helping embed effective ways of working, and supporting a team (three direct reports) to thrive while key systems, processes and methodologies continue to develop.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in major donor fundraising, with a strong track record of personally securing significant gifts at high five and/or six figure level from individuals. You'll be a confident, supportive line manager, comfortable navigating key stakeholders internally and externally and evolving ways of working.

How to apply:

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (your statement will need to answer three specific questions). We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.