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Creative Payroll Solutions (CPS) the trading arm of Community Action Sutton is in an exciting new phase and we’re looking for a Client Payroll Specialist.
The Client Payroll Specialist will play a key role in supporting the delivery of an accurate, timely, and customer-focused payroll service for our payroll bureau. Reporting to the Payroll Officer, this role provides hands-on payroll administration, ensures data accuracy and works closely with colleagues, Finance and all our clients who have outsourced their payroll to maintain excellent payroll standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring accurate and timely salary payments
- Maintaining compliance with tax law and relevant regulations
- Managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines
- Providing an excellent customer-focused service to clients
- Resolving payroll queries effectively and at first point of contact where possible
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and payroll processes
About You
We are looking for someone who brings strong payroll knowledge alongside a proactive and collaborative approach.
You will have:
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, legislation and procedures
- Experience using payroll systems, ideally Sage Payroll
- Knowledge of HMRC guidance and pension legislation
- Experience of payroll system setup or implementation
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work effectively under pressure
Community Action Sutton is committed to inclusion as one of our core values, and we will make sure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. We offer flexible working options.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback at the shortlisting stage.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Community Action Sutton, 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: 23rd March 2026
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the job description/person specification, Application form and guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least once per week to Reading Office
Hours: Full time
Salary: £27,790 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 9th March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 9th March 2026
On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible
Core Purpose
The Wish Assist Coordinator is responsible for the facilitation and delivery of wishes on behalf of Make-A-Wish UK’s international affiliates, ensuring that each wish experience is unique to the child / young person, creating magical experiences for them to cherish. The Wish Assist Coordinator is responsible for the facilitation and management of a large network of relationships primarily Make-A-Wish affiliates, partners and suppliers, but also the wish child and their family.
Key Responsibilities:
Wish Assist Delivery
- Manage and oversee a caseload of 70+ wishes, per annum.
- Work with our affiliates, suppliers, and volunteers to develop detailed event plans and facilitate bespoke wish experiences in line with the affiliate’s wish journey processes for international wish children.
- Manage and oversee 30+ RUSH wishes per annum
- Work with UK wish families to develop detailed event plans and facilitate bespoke wish experiences for UK based wish children with a short prognosis
- Prioritise workload effectively considering requirements for each wish and time difference between collaborating affiliates.
- Coordinate all required logistical aspects of the wish events, including transportation, accommodations, and medical equipment.
- Manage contracts, payments, and schedules with all third-party providers.
- Ensure timely delivery of services and materials.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and legal requirements.
- Manage and oversee each wish to work within the individual specified budget with accuracy and care.
- Monitor and track all expenditures against individual wish budgets, ensuring all costs are accurately recorded on the Salesforce CRM system and aligned with financial policies, whilst sharing all expenditure with the originating affiliate.
- Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising the quality of the wish, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best terms.
- Procure £5,000+ in Gift in Kind income to be utilised on wishes.
- Ensure that each wish is magical and creates maximum impact for the wish child.
- Conduct post-event evaluation through conversations with affiliates and suppliers, to gather feedback and measure success.
- Working with the finance department, accurately and efficiently manage post-wish payments and invoicing to ensure wish costs are settled in a timely manner in line with Make-A-Wish SLAs.
Wish Assist Additional Responsibilities
- Support the Wishgranting Wish Assist Manager with wish forecasting and planning for Wish Assist wishes.
- Upload new Wish Assist requests to our Salesforce CRM system and keep accurate admin and data entry for efficient record keeping and communication between stakeholders in the wish.
- Ensuring all wish records and related data are stored and maintained on Make-A-Wish Information Systems and that all data is managed within set policies and procedures.
- Partake in regular forums regarding Wish Assist delivery with Make-A-Wish International and international colleagues to ensure best practice.
Safeguarding and Data Governance
- Ensure compliance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies.
- Complete mandatory safeguarding training and refreshers, as required.
- Promptly report any concerns or incidents regarding the safety and welfare of participants, particularly children and vulnerable adults, to the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
- Ensure that all wish events are conducted in a safe environment where participants feel secure and protected.
- Ensure all wish records and related data are stored and maintained on Make-A-Wish Information Systems and that all data is managed within set policies and procedures (such as data privacy, liability, consent forms, marketing permissions etc).
Organisational responsibilities
- Within Make-A-Wish's performance & growth framework “Being Brilliant” initiate regular conversations with your line manager when you discuss your role objectives, personal development, wellbeing and other topics
- Complete one Wish Discovery (meeting the wish children and their family to help them explore what their wish could be) and one fundraising event a year
- Attend whole organisation meetings like monthly symposium and townhall as well as ad-hoc training opportunities as required; and as much as possible attend social events happening twice a year.
- Work with your colleagues across the organisation within the framework set in Make-A-Wish Ways of Working
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of 1-year previous experience in roles with a customer service or events management specialism
- Experience in liaising directly with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
- Excellent multitasking and task prioritisation skills
Skills, knowledge and behaviours required for this role
- High level of IT skills particularly in MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of how to keep to a budget and work within financial constraints.
- Experience working within a team environment but also able to work autonomously in a self-motivated way.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to be able to prioritise an ever-changing workload.
- The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills to communicate effectively with our affiliates, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- The ability to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions independently – or seek advice and support when required.
- To be able to be flexible and open to change in a fast-paced working environment.
- Problem-solving and adaptability within a demanding case load of wishes
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure every aspect of the wish logistics and wish admin are correct.
- Ability to handle stress and pressure when managing multiple projects simultaneously with emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Innovative thinking to plan and execute unique and memorable experiences for each individual wish family.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is primed for brilliant, sector-leading community fundraising and they will now hire a new Community Fundraising Manager. Prospectus is proud to lead this search and is working at pace with the team, so get in touch to learn more ahead of the closing date in early March 2026.
The Community Fundraising Manager will play a vital role in connecting passionate supporters with the the trust’s cause. You will empower inspire local supporter groups, volunteers, and individuals to fundraise on our behalf. Turning community energy into meaningful impact nationwide. By building strong relationships, providing, expert guidance, and championing grassroots initiatives, you will ensure that every, everywhere, can play a part in protecting places they live.
The selected candidate will have in-depth understanding of various fundraising techniques and strategies, especially community and events-based fundraising. This includes ideally knowledge od digital fundraising, community groups fundraising, in-memory fundraising, and local and knowledge of regional community fundraising trends. You will have a proven track record in community fundraising, including planning and delivering successful campaigns too.
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 Ryan Burdock 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.
Community Action Sutton supports charities, community and faith groups in the London Borough of Sutton.
Are you passionate about helping Sutton’s communities, charities and voluntary groups to be strong and resilient? Could you play an important role in helping support and steer a key charity?
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated person to join our leadership team.
If you have experience of organising on a strategic level, supporting a business, navigating governance and working in a charity or relevant public sector or social purpose organisation this could be the role for you.
Community Action Sutton is committed to inclusion as one of our core values, and we will make sure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. We offer flexible working options.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback at the shortlisting stage.
1. Closing date: 12noon on Monday 16th March 2026
2. Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd March 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!
ROLDA (Romanian League in Defence of Animals) is an international animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats and other vulnerable animals in Romania and beyond. Since 2006, ROLDA has rescued tens of thousands of animals, built shelters, delivered large-scale neutering programmes, supported partner rescuers, and driven education initiatives to address the root causes of animal suffering.
We are now seeking an experienced UK-based fundraiser to help grow individual giving, higher value support and legacy income, while working collaboratively with our colleagues in the US and Australia
This is a hands-on fundraising role focused on developing supporter relationships and growing income from individuals. You will play a key part in strengthening donor journeys, stewarding higher value supporters, promoting legacy giving, and supporting sensitive supporter communications.
You’ll be expected to work towards agreed income targets and contribute to the growth of sustainable UK fundraising, while helping align activity internationally.
This role suits someone who enjoys developing fundraising activity from the ground up, building supporter relationships, and working independently in a small charity environment — and who is genuinely motivated by bringing in income: someone practical, action-oriented, and comfortable turning plans into results.
Key Responsibilities
Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement
- Develop and deliver individual giving activity, supporting donor acquisition, retention and engagement
- Help design and improve supporter journeys and communications
- Draft compelling donor communications, appeals and fundraising materials
Higher Value Giving & Major Donors
- Support identification, cultivation and stewardship of higher value and major donors
- Build warm, authentic relationships with supporters
- Assist with donor meetings, follow-ups and personalised communications
Legacy Fundraising
- Support and grow ROLDA’s legacy programme
- Help develop legacy messaging and supporter materials
- Respond sensitively to legacy enquiries and supporter questions
Corporate & Community Fundraising
- Support the development of corporate and community fundraising activity in the UK, working collaboratively with other UK team members.
- Help identify and progress potential corporate partnerships, employee fundraising opportunities and community-led initiatives.
- Provide fundraising support and materials to UK volunteers and supporters running their own events or activities.
- Contribute ideas and practical support to grow these income streams over time
Income Generation & Targets
- · Work towards agreed income targets and fundraising objectives
- · Contribute to fundraising plans and pipeline development
- · Track activity and results, reporting progress regularly
Communications & Representation
- Act as a key point of contact for supporter communications
- Help guide responses to sensitive supporter or public enquiries
- Provide fundraising input into communications and media responses when needed.
Collaboration
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues in the UK, US and Australia
- Collaborate with leadership on fundraising priorities and strategy
- Share learning and insight across teams
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong experience in individual giving, including supporter engagement and retention
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for donor communications
- Experience working towards income targets
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong organisational and relationship-building skills
- Confidence handling sensitive supporter communications
Desirable:
- Experience with higher value or major donors
- Knowledge of legacy fundraising
- Experience working with international teams or charities.
Personal Qualities
- Highly organised and confident, with the ability to work across multiple teams and build positive relationships to gather information and move things forward.
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Warm, professional and supporter-focused
- Comfortable working in a small, developing organisation
- Passionate about animal welfare
- Practical, resourceful and solutions-oriented
Contract Details
This role is offered on a freelance / consultancy basis (not PAYE employment). Initially 3 days per week, with potential to increase to full-time as fundraising grows.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work hours and the option to work remotely to support your work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities: Access to training programmes, workshops, conferences and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Meaningful work: Join a team dedicated to making a real difference to animals in need and see the direct impact of your efforts.
Opportunities for leadership: Take on this leadership role and gain valuable experience and career growth opportunities.
Performance-related incentives may be available, linked to agreed objectives and fundraising outcomes.
Inclusive culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and respects all members.
Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by advocating for them and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
Are you passionate about shaping modern digital platforms and delivering secure and reliable services at scale? As the M365 Engineering Lead within Cadet Digital Services, you will play a central role in designing, developing and improving the CadetNET Microsoft 365 environment that supports tens of thousands of cadets and volunteers across the United Kingdom.
You will lead the M365 Squad and guide the technical direction of the CadetNET platform, ensuring it remains secure, governed correctly and aligned with Defence and public sector standards. You will work closely with the Product Owner to plan roadmaps, manage migration activity and support the onboarding of multiple cadet organisations into a single shared platform.
In this role you will oversee identity, security, compliance, collaboration tools and core platform services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID and Intune. You will shape architectural decisions, set engineering standards and provide day to day leadership to engineers and administrators who maintain the tenancy.
If you enjoy leading technical teams, solving complex challenges and delivering a robust cloud platform that enables real collaboration, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of digital services across the Cadet Forces.
Responsibilities
· Lead the technical delivery of the CadetNET Microsoft 365 tenancy across its full lifecycle.
· Develop the CadetNET platform strategy in line with CDS product strategy.
· Provide day-to-day leadership for the M365 Squad, setting priorities.
· Oversee the architecture of the CadetNET tenancy, including identity, security, networking, governance, and compliance.
· Work closely with the Product Owner to shape roadmaps, migration plans, and phased onboarding of cadet forces and user cohorts.
· Lead technical decision-making on tenant configuration, identity models, device management, security tooling, and information protection.
· Ensure compliance with MOD standards for security, accreditation, data protection, and Secure by Design.
· Establish and maintain platform standards for configuration, automation, documentation, and operational support.
· Oversee tenant configuration, user onboarding, domain management, and service configuration for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID, and Intune.
· Represent the M365 platform in wider CDS technical, security, and architecture forums.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
- Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
- Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
- 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
- A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
- Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
- An additional five days of volunteering leave.
- Support for qualifications and personal development.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Railcard (if you are eligible)
- A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 2359 hrs on Friday 20th March 2026.
Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 13th April 2026.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Barnardo's is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Multi Skills Construction Tutor to deliver high quality training across a range of construction disciplines, including plastering, tiling, and painting and decorating.
Location: The Triangle, 2 Coxwell Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3BG
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking learning provider that uses innovative and creative teaching approaches to support vulnerable young people. You'll play a key role in the growth of the Barnardo's ETS (Employability, Training and Skills) London provision, delivering study programmes for young people aged 16–18 (and up to 25 with an EHCP).
What You'll Do
- Deliver engaging, practical training sessions across multiple construction trades.
- Work creatively and assertively to engage Hard to reach young people.
- Develop high quality schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources that meet curriculum requirements.
- Equip young people with essential construction skills, as well as personal, social, and employability skills to help them progress into sustained employment or further training.
- Support the team in sourcing suitable work placements and help young people attend and succeed during their placements.
- Manage a caseload and contribute to achieving key performance indicators, including qualification achievement, attendance, and learner progression.
Who We're Looking For
- Teaching qualification (PTLLS/Cert Ed/PGCE/Assessor Award or equivalent).
- Level 3+ qualification in a relevant construction trade.
- Understanding of Ofsted regulated programmes (Study Programmes, AEB, Apprenticeships).
- Experience teaching or supporting young people in vocational/education settings.
- Recent industry experience in plastering, painting & decorating, or similar.
- Experience working with young people with SEND, care experience or complex needs.
- A motivated and adaptable construction professional with excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential.
For more information about this role, please contact Rebecca Knowles - rebecca . knowles @ barnardos. org. uk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Sessional Counsellor to join the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Community Counselling service.
Do you want to support children and young people (CYP) with mental health concerns? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our vision to ensure everyone in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Sessional Counsellor (CYP)
Reference Number: 329
Reports to: CYP Senior Counsellor
Salary: £30 per clinical hour
Contract: Freelance / Contractor (Dependent on the schedule of services agreed)
Work Pattern: Variable - to be agreed based on the schedule of service being delivered by the Sessional Counsellor. Work will be completed within the service operational hours of: 7:30am-10:30pm (7 Days a Week, excluding bank holidays).
Based: Counselling will be delivered from varied venues across Herts county (e.g. HMN wellbeing centres, community venues, schools). Some remote work from home is permitted and to be agreed with your line manager.
About the Project
The Children and Young People’s (CYP) Community Counselling service is a new Herts Mind Network service, whose aim is to provide accessible, timely and high quality countywide counselling to local children and young people. Our CYP Community Counselling Service will deliver a blend of face-to-face, online, 1:1 and group counselling to enable young people to obtain impactful therapeutic support for the mental health difficulties they are facing, in a way that suits them.
The objectives of the CYP Community Counselling Service are:
- To support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people experiencing mental health issues in Hertfordshire.
- To provide high quality counselling, both face-to-face and online that is tailored to the child or young person and incorporates all facets of their life.
- To promote early intervention and prevention through an accessible and flexible counselling service that champions the strengths and self-resilience of children and young people.
- To work actively, inclusively and collaboratively with local children, young people and their families.
- To be a key partner of the Hertfordshire CYP MHS system, offering and increasing access to community-based help regarding mental health and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role
The CYP Sessional Counsellor post is integral to the delivery of this new community-based clinical service, delivering needs-led, robust and flexible counselling to local CYPF. The postholder will work clinically within the service, delivering group and/or 1:1 counselling either in-person or online. The CYP Sessional Counsellor will deliver a minimum of one therapeutic group or 3 x 1:1 counselling sessions per week. The clinical work of the postholder may take place in varied formats/locations, meeting the needs, requirements and preferences of CYPF accessing the service. The postholder will keep timely, detailed and accurate records, following organisational processes diligently. They will also ensure any concerns regarding CYPF accessing the service are escalated and managed efficiently, keeping the CYPF at the centre of their decision making.
The successful candidate will have a Level 4 qualification diploma or above in counselling, psychotherapy or arts/play therapy AND current registered/accredited/full/qualified membership of one of the following relevant professional bodies (BACP, UKCP, HCPC, BAAT etc.), competency in working within a recognized theoretical framework or therapeutic modality and a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in a therapeutic or counselling capacity with children, young people and/or families.
This advert will close on Monday 16th March at 5pm.
Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd March.
N.B. Please quote reference number 329 when completing your application for this role
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
We're looking for an inspiring Associate Director of Communications to work across several of our colleges to lead our college communications teams and champion the stories, people and research. If you're a strategic communications leader who thrives on influence, collaboration and purpose-driven storytelling. As a senior member of our integrated Communications Department, you'll lead the communications functions across all six colleges, uniting distinct identities behind a shared strategic direction.
You will:
- Build and lead high-performing, resilient teams across our colleges
- Translate College Executive Board priorities into compelling narratives and campaigns
- Strengthen and protect our reputation, advising senior leaders on issues and opportunities
- Champion our groundbreaking research, working closely with Deans of Research and Knowledge Exchange
- Elevate college brands, collaborating with Brand, External Comms, and specialist channel teams
- Drive evidence-based communication, using insights and data to maximise reach and impact
- Lead integrated campaigns, including our flagship end-of-year student shows
- Play a key role in department-wide leadership, shaping how we collaborate university-wide.
- You'll manage four Heads of Communications & Engagement and oversee budgets, planning, reporting and continuous improvement across all college comms.
About You
- You're a confident senior communications leader who brings:
- Significant experience advising executive teams on communications, risk and issues management
- A proven track record of delivering impactful communication strategies and campaigns
- Strong experience working with a wide range of stakeholders - including senior leaders, academic teams, unions, students, partners and community groups - in a large, complex public sector environment
- Expertise in improving communications infrastructure, tools and channels
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, guide and unite teams across multiple sites
- A strategic mindset, able to juggle multiple high-profile projects with clarity and confidence
- A passion for community building and improving student and staff experience
- Creativity and innovation, embracing new technologies and modern communication approaches
- Experience in a large higher education institution or similarly complex organisation in Public Services
An appreciation of creative arts and the creative industries - This is a rare opportunity to bring together the power of six iconic creative colleges and lead communications at scale, complexity and cultural significance.
If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do get in contact for more information as happy to discuss the role in detail.
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About This Job
Are you an experienced mobile engineer who enjoys creating high quality applications that make a real difference to users? As the Mobile Application Engineering Lead within Cadet Digital Services, you will guide the technical delivery of our mobile platforms and ensure they remain secure, reliable and aligned with the needs of the cadet community.
You will work closely with our established Oracle APEX multi-disciplinary team, bringing your mobile expertise into a collaborative environment that already supports several digital services. Our current mobile applications are delivered as progressive web applications, and you will play a central role in shaping their future development. This may involve enhancing them within the progressive web application space or guiding their evolution into fully native mobile apps.
In this role you will lead the App Squad through the full development lifecycle, including design, build, testing, release and ongoing improvement. You will shape mobile architecture, set engineering standards and make important technical decisions. You will also work closely with the Product Owner and the Solutions Architect to transform user needs into high quality mobile services that support cadet activity across the United Kingdom.
If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex technical challenges and delivering secure and scalable applications, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of mobile technology across the Cadet Forces.
Responsibilities
· Lead the technical delivery of CDS mobile applications across their full lifecycle: design, build, test, release, and continuous improvement.
· Own and develop the mobile application strategy in line with CDS product strategy.
· Provide day-to-day leadership for the App Squad, setting priorities and standards.
· Design and oversee mobile application architecture, ensuring security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
· Work closely with the Product Owner to shape roadmaps, refine requirements, and plan delivery.
· Lead technical decision-making on frameworks, tooling, integration patterns, and deployment approaches for mobile services.
· Ensure compliance with MOD standards for security, accessibility, data protection, and Secure by Design.
· Establish and maintain coding standards, review practices, and quality gates for mobile development.
· Represent the mobile platform in wider CDS technical and architectural forums.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 2359 hrs on Friday 20th March 2026.
Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 13th April 2026.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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This is an exciting time for the Trust as we are in the second year of our ambitious NLHF funded activity plan. You will be providing support for the volunteer journey from recruitment and onboarding, to role support across all areas of volunteer activity in the park.
This role will be key to supporting the ongoing development of our volunteering programme and ensuring that the correct processes are followed, volunteers and schools/learning groups have the information they need, resourcing is at appropriate levels and rooms, and equipment is booked as needed.
You will work as part of the Content, Learning and Engagement team, line managed by the Senior Volunteering Manager.
The role is offered on a one-year fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Any extension is subject to funding.
This role is funded by the Lottery Fund as part of the partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and the London Borough of Bromley.
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Job Title - Research Manager
Contract – 1-year fixed term contract
Work pattern - Full time or 0.8 FTE (for flexible working, including term time working)
Salary - £42,000 - £48,000 per annum (or pro rata)
Location - Flexible, with an expectation of working at Coram’s campus in London on average at least once a week.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about using their research and evaluation expertise, including involving children, young people and their families in research, to join our growing Impact and Evaluation team to help improve support for vulnerable children and young people, and ultimately make a positive difference in their lives.
About Coram and the team
Established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739, Coram is today a vibrant charity group of specialist organisations, supporting hundreds of thousands of children, young people and families every year from infancy to independence. We champion children’s rights and wellbeing, making lives better through legal support, advocacy, adoption and our range of therapeutic, educational and cultural programmes.
Coram’s vision for children is a society where every child has the best possible chance in life, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Building on our legacy as the first and longest continuing children’s charity, we have launched the Coram Institute for Children, the dedicated research and development organisation for children. The Institute will be instrumental in realising this vision by acting as a catalyst for change and collaboration, seeking evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing children in the 21st century in policy, law and practice.
This role will be based in Coram’s Impact and Evaluation team[1]which sits at the heart of Coram’s Institute for Children dedicated to improving the life chances of children.[2] This role will play an important part in building the Institute and the strategic direction of the team. The role offers exciting opportunities to work within the Coram’s Impact and Evaluation team to lead a portfolio of mixed methods research projects and evaluation studies. As well as build links across Coram as well as externally with research partners and universities to pursue research dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people.
As a team, are core research principles are to be child-centred, rigorous, grounded in experience, collaborative and impactful. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalised groups.
About the role
The Research Manager will play an important role in working with the Head of Impact and Evaluation and across Coram to develop and expand work of the team within Coram’s Institute for Children.
Working within Coram’s growing Impact and Evaluation team (which currently includes eight permanent researchers) the Research Manager will lead the delivery of high quality, innovative qualitative and quantitative studies including externally commissioned research and evaluation to support the improvement of policy and practice for vulnerable children, young people and their families. This will include implementation and process evaluations with children/young people, parents/carers and professionals as well as quasi-experimental and experimental impact evaluations.
We welcome applications from mixed-methods, quantitative and qualitative researchers who have knowledge of a range of research methods and evaluation approaches. We are dedicated to delivering child-centred research to ensure their voice is at the forefront of our work. We use co-design and participatory research methods to challenge power imbalances within research and work with marginalized groups.
The Research Manager will work with colleagues across Coram and with external partners in local authorities, central government, businesses and other third sector organisations. They will have the opportunity to shape the work of the Institute by designing new research funding bids, responding to tender opportunities and developing our academic partnerships.
The role also comes with a range of personal and professional benefits including dedicated time for continuous professional development, 25 plus days of annual leave, regular team reflective practice sessions and flexible working arrangements.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced research manager who has a passion for innovative, participatory research to take the initiative to design and deliver high-quality evidence which improves policy and practice for children, young people and their families.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority groups, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented in research roles. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 15/03/2026 @ 09.00AM
Interview dates: W/C 23/03/2026
We will also make any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage for applicants invited to interview to support inclusivity.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
The Newborn Health team is seeking a creative and passionate digital communications and web expert to support the Newborn Toolkit, a global public good co-created by NEST360 (an alliance of 23 partners, 18 in Africa) and UNICEF. The Toolkit supports effective newborn care in low-resource settings and plays a unique role in the fight to end preventable newborn deaths.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing newborntoolkit and associated subdomains
- Delivering compelling communications strategies and campaigns
- Creating, curating, and managing engaging digital content, including guidance pages, blogs, newsletters, and updates
- Analysing and reporting on user behaviour and performance
- Collaborating with partners and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment
You will bring proven experience delivering impactful communications and engaging diverse audiences including government agencies, NGOs, healthcare professionals, researchers, funders, and the public.
You will have degree-level education (or equivalent), and substantial relevant experience in media and communications within higher education, global and public health, or science. Strong website and CMS expertise is essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.
The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FE and fixed-term for 12 months initially. The post is funded by a consortium of private foundations; the prime grant holder is Rice360, and available immediately.
The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,984-£45,728 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part-time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London with hybrid working (at least 2 days per week on-site) at LSHTM.
Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
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The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a gifted and collaborative Training Lead to coordinate and ensure delivery of high‑quality training for clergy, licensed lay ministers and parish leadership teams across the diocese.
As the Training Lead, you will be a key member of the St Martha’s College (SMC) team. St Martha’s College is at the heart of ministerial formation within the diocese, bringing together a growing range of training pathways including Foundations in Ministry, Occasional Courses, IME2, CMD, Clergy Wellbeing, and leadership development. This role plays a vital part in ensuring these programmes are coordinated, accessible and effective.
The Role
Some of the Key Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the planning and delivery of high‑quality training for clergy and lay ministers across the diocese.
- Shape and maintain the diocesan One Training Plan, working closely with Mission Team colleagues and external providers.
- Respond to training needs emerging from the Parish Needs Process and Ministerial Development Reviews.
- Support CMD (Continuing Ministerial Development) by helping allocate training allowances and coordinating diocesan training events, including Bishop’s Study Days and conferences.
- Lead the development of St Martha’s new online learning portal and line‑manage the E‑Learning Coordinator.
- Build and maintain a network of external resources and providers to help direct individuals to appropriate training.
- Manage communications with parishes, clergy and chaplaincies to ensure training opportunities are clearly and effectively promoted.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is skilled in planning, coordinating and managing multiple activities to time and budget
- Has experience designing and delivering training programmes.
- Is highly organised, able to manage multiple activities and work to deadlines.
- Builds strong, credible relationships and works well with clergy, volunteers and colleagues.
- Is confident facilitating groups and communicating clearly.
- Is comfortable recruiting, coordinating and supporting Volunteers.
- Has excellent administrative skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Understands church life and is committed to supporting ministry and mission.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Training Lead.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector.
· A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
· Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.
· Employee assistance programme
· Ongoing learning and development opportunities
If this opportunity excites you and you meet the criteria, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.
A DBS Disclosure is not required for this role.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.



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Are you passionate about supporting leaders from around the world? Do you thrive on creating transformative learning experiences and building international networks? We're looking for a Global Fellowship Manager to join our London-based team to manage a high-profile international fellowship programme within a collaborative team, working with global cities, cultural leaders and partners from six continents.
The Global Fellowship is the first of its kind. It will grow civic leadership and support future generations of cultural policy leaders who are responsible for managing complex projects, networks and cultural ecosystems.
You'll manage this pioneering programme and be instrumental in shaping the future of global cultural leadership as part of our small and dedicated team.
Location: Hybrid. In London office at least 3 days per week plus when meetings required. Flexibility for remote work and some international travel.
Reports To: Senior Programme and Research Manager
Employment Type: 12-month fixed term, full-time (37.5 hours/week). We will also consider 0.8 FTE or secondment arrangements
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Application Deadline: 04 March 2026 at 09:00 GMT
Selection process
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Pre-interview task: Shortlisted candidates will complete a 45-minute remote administration task (requires computer and internet access)
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Round 1: week of 9 March 2026
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Round 2: week of 16 March 2026
World Cities Culture Forum is the leading global network of over 40 creative cities, placing culture at the heart of city planning and investment.
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