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Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Practice Tutor to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits. You will join our Postgraduate Studies Department with a growing programme portfolio and increasing number of students. We work closely with University College London (UCL) to deliver programmes, therefore you will have the unique opportunity to work in collaboration with a world-leading Higher Education establishment as well as a renowned children’s mental health charity.

What you’ll do

As Senior Practice Tutor, you will support the delivery of postgraduate training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for clinicians working with children and young people, helping to drive transformation in mental health services. You will facilitate skills-based learning, provide supervision, and guide trainees to develop high-quality clinical practice within an inclusive and collaborative environment. It also includes supporting trainee wellbeing, ensuring academic standards, and participating in departmental meetings, all within a hybrid working model and in collaboration with UCL.

What you’ll bring

Essential skills and experience:

• Accredited CBT qualification at practitioner level (BABCP) and a recognised core mental health profession.
• Extensive clinical experience delivering CBT with children, young people, parents, and families.
• Significant experience providing CBT-specific clinical supervision for mental health professionals in CYPMH and Wellbeing Services.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering clinical training and/or university-level teaching..
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment, being culturally self-aware and fostering opportunities for reflection.

Key details

Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week): usually on Mondays during term time. There may be occasions where you are requested, or you may request, to work flexibly and on a different day of the week to support peak points in the academic cycle, e.g. to meet marking deadlines.

Salary: £52,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.

Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Flexibility will be required to attend in-person teaching days during term time.

Contract type: Permanent.

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Thursday 4 December 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 9 December 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely on 15 December 2025.

How to apply: click on the apply button to apply on our careers website. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

The Finance and Corporate Services Manager will report to the Finance and Corporate Services Director and be responsible for the day to day management of the accounting systems including the book keeping, payroll, bank payments and month end procedures for Invictus UK 2027 Limited, and its trading subsidiary Invictus UK 2027 Trading Limited, which will deliver the Invictus Games that will take place in Birmingham in 2027, and for the associated impact activities.

Job responsibilities

 Financial Control

· Manage the Xero accounting system, including:

• updates to the chart of accounts,

• access controls,

• development of reports to support financial reporting requirements

• Uploading budgets as they develop

· Manage all bookkeeping, ensuring all invoices are authorised and recorded on Xero

· Ensure accurate and timely processing of expense claims, and support with implementation and training of an expenses system

· Maintain accurate intercompany recharge records between the Charity and the trading subsidiary

· Lead the month-end process, ensuring all balance sheet accounts in both entities are fully reconciled

· Ensure costs are accurately allocated against government grant funding or unrestricted income

· Oversee all HMRC reporting, including quarterly consolidated VAT submissions, PAYE/NI and Gift Aid returns and statutory tax requirements

· Manage payroll including setting up new employees and ensure all related submissions and payments are made on time

· Maintain secure online banking protocols and oversee supplier, staff, Board and payroll payments across both entities. Ensure payments are processed on Xero on a timely basis and Xero is reconciled to the bank weekly.

· Ensure timely invoicing and recognition of sponsorship, and other income, including accruals for commission payments

· Assist in the preparation of documents for the annual audit process for both the Charity and the trading subsidiary

Financial Reporting

· Produce accurate and timely financial reports for donors and grant providers

· Prepare consolidated monthly balance sheet and income statement for inclusion in the management accounts

· Prepare monthly report for department heads updated for spend to date, committed future spend and remaining budget

Corporate Services

· Take responsibility for finance onboarding of new staff/volunteers including explaining expenses policy and claim procedures

· Maintain a log of all supplier contracts, including key payment dates and cancellation dates

· Maintain a log of all sponsorship agreements, including invoice dates

· Maintain the asset log

· Lead on Games-specific finance tasks, as agreed by Finance & Corporate Services Director

· Support the director in other areas as required.

Ivy Rock Partners is working alongside University of the Arts London in recruiting a new Senior Business Partner.

If you enjoy engaging with key influential stakeholders, working together to find positive outcomes through data led decision making - this will be a fantastic role to get yourself into.

UAL offer a fantastic working environment, with a benefits package to match.

Applications from all sectors will be considered.

The Senior Finance Business Partner has a strategic and influential role within UAL, acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team across Marketing, HR, strategy, risk communications.

The postholder will be a key driver of financial performance, enabling the delivery of strategic objectives through insightful financial analysis, robust planning, and proactive support for prioritisation and decision making. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering change, ensuring resources are aligned to strategic priorities and that financial implications are fully understood. The postholder will lead a Finance Business Partnering team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement, while delivering a high-quality, professional service to a wide range of stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid
Department: Member Services
Salary: circa.£60,000
Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Association of Colleges (AoC) as an Area Director for the West Midlands region. AoC is the national voice for further education colleges in England, representing almost 95% of the sector and supporting over 2.2 million students every year. As a not-for-profit organisation established by colleges, for colleges, we are committed to transforming lives through education, skills and opportunity.

In this role, the Area Director is our senior representative and primary contact for member colleges across the West Midlands region. This is an influential role, working closely with college Boards, CEOs/principals and senior teams to understand and meet their needs. You will champion and represent colleges with key stakeholders, including devolved authorities, and engage members in AoC’s policy and public affairs work.

We are seeking a strong leader with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, gained from working in a complex stakeholder environment. You will need a deep understanding of colleges and the further education policy and political environment, ideally supported by experience in the FE sector. Strong local knowledge of the region’s social and economic context will also be essential.

We are a values-led organisation with a culture of high performance and commitment. In return for your expertise, we offer a great package of rewards and a flexible working environment based on mutual trust.

If you’re a confident, strategic and collaborative professional looking to make a difference in an influential role, we’d love to hear from you!

At AoC, we value trust, flexibility and professional growth. You’ll join a high-performing, mission-led organisation that offers generous benefits, flexible working, and opportunities to develop your career while making a positive impact on the FE community.

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week

How to Apply

If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.

To be considered for this role, your application must be submitted and received by 10am on 15 December 2025.

Interviews:

Date: W/C 5 January 2026
Location: Onsite, Birmingham Metropolitan College

AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.

Benefits: 30 days’ annual leave 8 bank holidays paid Christmas closure, Car Allowance, Bank Holiday Swap, Work remotely whilst abroad, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced family leave, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Cycle to Work, Paid volunteering leave, Regular team socials, Eye-care contributions

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The Vacancy

Job Title: CEO YMCA Newcastle

Location: Newcastle

Salary: TBC

Weekly Hours: TBC

Reference: YMC1157145

About YMCA Newcastle
YMCA Newcastle is part of the global YMCA Movement — one of the world’s oldest and largest youth organisations — and has been empowering young people in the city for over 170 years. As an independent local charity, we deliver a diverse range of youth and community services across Newcastle, including youth work, housing and social enterprise. Our housing portfolio includes supported accommodation and outreach programmes, alongside private rented flats, managed in partnership with a local managing agent,.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower young people and strengthen communities so that everyone can belong, contribute and thrive.

The Role
We are seeking a visionary, compassionate and inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead YMCA Newcastle into its next chapter. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that our organisation continues to deliver high-quality, impactful services while remaining financially sustainable.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of YMCA Newcastle’s youth, housing and community services.

Managing supported housing provision.

Acting as the Ofsted Responsible Officer and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.

Overseeing financial management, budgeting, reporting and income generation.

Building strong partnerships with funders, local authorities, and community stakeholders.

Promoting, developing and expanding youth work provision across Newcastle – and, in time, Gateshead.

Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Managing commercial interests, including a block of 22 flats in partnership with a managing agent.

About You
You’ll be a dynamic, values-driven leader with at least five years’ senior management experience in a complex or multidisciplinary organisation. You will combine strategic vision with hands-on operational understanding and have a track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision. Financial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are essential.

Why Join Us?

Lead a historic and impactful charity with a bold vision for the future.

Work alongside a dedicated team and supportive Board committed to positive social change.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, values-based culture.

Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across Newcastle.

YMCA Newcastle is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Transform STEM Education for Africa's Brightest Young Women

The African Gifted Foundation (AGF) exists to develop Africa's future STEM leaders by supporting gifted young women to access world-class education. Our flagship project, the African Science Academy (ASA) in Ghana, is a fully-scholarshipped boarding school focused on mathematics and physics, with students drawn from across Africa.

We're at a pivotal moment. Having grown to circa £1 million in annual income, we're ready to scale our impact. We are embarking on an exciting new initiative to build a new campus and double the size of our school over the next couple of years. We need an exceptional fundraising leader to help us get there.

The Opportunity

As Head of Fundraising, you'll be a key member of our senior leadership team, shaping strategy and driving income growth to transform opportunities for hundreds more young African women in STEM.

In your first year, you'll:

• Take ownership of our £1m fundraising portfolio and develop a clear growth strategy
• Deepen relationships with our existing major donors, trusts and corporate partners
• Identify and secure at least 3-5 significant new funding partnerships
• Build robust systems for pipeline management, donor stewardship and impact reporting
• Work closely with our Executive Director and Board to align fundraising with our ambitious expansion plans

Your long-term impact:

• Lead AGF toward £2m+ annual income over 3 years
• Diversify our funding base to ensure sustainability
• Establish AGF as the go-to partner for funders passionate about African girls' STEM education
• Build a culture of excellence in donor relationships and stewardship

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver a compelling fundraising strategy aligned with AGF's growth ambitions
• Set ambitious but achievable income targets and manage performance against them
• Provide clear metrics, insights and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board
• Identify opportunities for income diversification and risk mitigation

Major Donor & Partnership Management

• Manage and grow our portfolio of major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners
• Personally cultivate and steward high-value relationships
• Identify and pursue new funding prospects through research and networking
• Develop compelling cases for support tailored to different donor segments

Operational Excellence

• Establish and maintain effective systems for pipeline management, CRM and donor tracking
• Ensure excellent donor stewardship, reporting and compliance with all funder requirements
• Create compelling donor materials and impact reports, working collaboratively with communications, programmes and finance teams 
• Take responsibility for collecting compelling impact data, including through liaising with alumni
• Build efficient processes that support both immediate delivery and long-term growth

Representation & Advocacy

• Represent AGF at donor meetings, events and in philanthropic networks (UK and occasionally international)
• Act as an ambassador for our mission and impact
• Build AGF's profile within the UK and international education funding community

Who You Are

Essential Experience & Skills

✓ Proven track record of strategic fundraising in the UK charity sector, with demonstrable success in securing five-figure+ gifts from trusts, foundations and major donors

✓ Relationship builder with excellent ability to engage, persuade and steward high-value donors at senior levels (trustees, HNWIs, corporate decision-makers)

✓ Strategic thinker who can develop compelling fundraising strategies and turn them into practical action plans with measurable results

✓ Portfolio manager experienced in managing multiple major donor relationships simultaneously and building a robust pipeline

✓ Excellent communicator in writing and speaking - confident presenting to trustees, corporates and philanthropic audiences

✓ Organized & commercially aware with ability to manage budgets, set targets and deliver against KPIs

✓ Self-starter comfortable working in a lean organization, building processes, and collaborating across teams

✓ Mission-driven with genuine commitment to expanding STEM opportunities for African young women and cultural awareness of the international context

Highly Desirable

• Experience with international education or development fundraising, especially Africa-focused projects
• Track record with philanthropic individuals and/or corporate CSR/partnership teams
• Existing network in UK philanthropic, trust/foundation or corporate giving sectors
• Experience of USA fundraising
• Knowledge of fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Willingness to travel occasionally (UK and internationally) to meet donors and visit programmes

Why Join AGF?

Impact That Matters
Help open doors to world-class STEM education for brilliant young African women who will become tomorrow's scientists, engineers and innovators. Every pound you raise directly transforms lives.

Strategic Influence
You'll be a key member of the senior team during a crucial growth phase, with genuine influence over strategy and direction.

Mission-Driven Culture
Join a passionate, committed team and Board who truly believe in our mission and support bold, innovative thinking.

Professional Growth
Shape and lead a function, develop your strategic fundraising skills, and build lasting relationships in the UK philanthropic sector.

Flexibility & Support
Hybrid working, supportive leadership, and investment in your professional development.

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £55,000-£60,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Group life insurance and income protection
• 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday

Professional Development

• £2,000 annual professional development budget for relevant training, conferences and qualifications
• Chartered Institute of Fundraising membership paid
• 3 professional development days per year

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Occasional travel within the UK and international travel (fully covered)
• Standard 37.5 hours per week
• Open to 4-day week option at pro-rata for the right candidate

Contract Details

• Permanent, full-time position
• 6-month probation period
• 3-month notice period after probation

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Kingston office (KT2)

About Us
We’re the team behind CharityJob, the UK’s largest and most specialised job board for the charity and not-for-profit sector. For over 20 years, we’ve helped Charity organisations recruit passionate professionals who make a real difference. As we continue to enhance our platform and expand our capabilities, we’re looking for a talented Senior .NET Web Developer to join us.

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior .NET Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of our websites, CharityJob and Charity Connect. As an integral part of our team you will work very closely with us through daily standups, sprint planning meetings, and many discussions on Teams video calls to ensure the successful delivery of our projects. You will also collaborate closely with our product and QA teams to ensure the highest quality of our deliverables.

We’re seeking a developer with strong .NET and Azure expertise, along with solid front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ReactJS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain features for Charityjob using .NET 9 and SQL Server.
• Work with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and Azure Cognitive Search.
• Collaborate daily via Microsoft Teams with Product Managers, QA, and fellow developers.
• Participate fully in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and occasionally ReactJS.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code with an emphasis on performance and scalability.
• Offer technical input on architecture and best practices, and support less experienced developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in .NET web development (ideally .NET Core / .NET 8 or 9).
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and experience designing relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (SQL, Storage, Search, etc.).
• Front-end development skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ReactJS.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience working in a Scrum/Agile setting.

Desirable

• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and practices.
• Prior experience working on high-traffic websites or job boards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £60 – 80k depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days from home per week)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• We let our teammates invest time to learn new skills to apply to their work.
• An open and democratic work culture where everyone can contribute, learn and teach.
• Working hours 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December

How to Apply: If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to a project that has a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV/resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience

We’re looking for a dynamic Quality & Development Lead to raise standards, support staff, and champion brilliant youth work across the Bailiwick.

In this exciting new role, you will:

• Drive consistent, high-quality youth work across all teams

• Coach, mentor and inspire staff at all levels

• Lead training, professional development and continuous improvement

• Strengthen youth voice and participation in everything we do

• Promote a strong culture of safety, learning, reflection and trauma-informed practice

• Ensure our work is inclusive, evidence-based and aligned with our strategic goals

You’ll be an experienced, qualified youth work practitioner who brings energy, insight and strong communication skills. You’ll love developing others, improving practice and shaping services. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to ensuring that every young person receives the highest standard of support, opportunities and respect—so they can thrive, belong and reach their potential.

About Global Canopy

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

About Corporate Performance

A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all. We hold to account through our Forest 500 project, assessing the policies and performance of influential companies and financial institutions. With our suite of Deforestation-free Finance Guidance and a forthcoming new tool, DEFT Pathway, we provide tools and data for financial institutions and investors to support effective engagement with high-risk companies. We support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through Forest IQ.

Role Overview

This is an exciting and pivotal role for an experienced research and project lead. As Research Lead for the Corporate Performance Programme, you will have oversight of all aspects of research relating to three of Global Canopy’s flagship projects: Forest 500 (including Floresta 250), Forest IQ and DEFT Pathway as well as associated Guidance. You will be part of an effective team in a fast-growing and dynamic non-profit delivering on complex and impactful projects around the world.

You will manage a team of researchers, building on the strong and collaborative atmosphere already in place. You will have a vital role across the organisation with visibility of other research projects too, including how they complement each other and interact, and work with other experts such as those from communications or Human Rights.

The Research Lead contributes to strategy developments and innovations in our approach and in the data products and tools we provide. You will work with colleagues to help secure funding for the continued impact of our research as the world changes.

You will lead methodology updates in line with the Accountability Framework initiative and in the context of world events relating to forest risk commodities, and interpret methodologies for annual assessment cycles led by the team.

The impact and audience for this data will be a key focus for you. You will distill the resulting data into findings and insights for content creation and publications and will work with colleagues to ensure the data is well understood by media and assessed entities. By speaking and representing Global Canopy at events you will ensure our methodology and data is shared openly and delivers impact.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Corporate Performance (CP) research team, maintaining accountability for technical quality assurance of our data, process and findings across three of Global Canopy’s flagship projects: Forest 500+ (including Floresta 250), Forest IQ and DEFT Pathway, as well as Deforestation Free-Finance Guidance
• Lead and manage the research team, supporting Research Associates and Researchers to own and succeed in their respective projects and with the workflows they manage
• Build strong teamwork and technical excellence with a focus on impact
• Stay abreast of methodological updates, research methods and best practices across the assessment cycles, based on ongoing NGO alignment and external developments in line with our Theory of Change
• Lead cross-function collaborative team working and communication to ensure a focus on impact in research strategy and delivery, with seamless end-to-end processes up to and including data and content releases
• Strongly contribute to the management and strategy of the CP programme during a pivotal year by driving and developing new innovations
• Contribute to new fundraising proposals that strategically progress research needs and ensure continued funding.
• Deliver commitments to donors and in the CP annual plan related to research and help maintain donor relationships by reporting on Research-led deliverables
• Connect the CP programme with its target audiences and extend impact by engaging with NGOs, working with the Communications team to create public-facing content, and representing Global Canopy externally, particularly on technical elements of the methodology, best practice and findings

About You

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Strong background in research and research methods related to forest-risk commodities
• Ability to set realistic goals in planning research and data development, and managing a team to meet agreed timings for public releases
• Ability to lead, manage, and develop a research team
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and innovations

Essential behavioural competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy through data, communications outputs, and engagement
• Ability to problem-solve and identify opportunities for improvement of existing systems
• Ability to think creatively and identify innovative ways to use existing and new data and metrics to reach audiences and deliver impact

Skills and experience:

• Leading a small team
• Strong data literacy and analysis skills, including qualitative data collection and analysis
• Demonstrable experience of applying research methods and practices, including both quantitative and qualitative data and statistical analysis, and programming and/or use of tools related to research techniques
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and methodologies to non-expert audiences

Desirable:

• Specialist technical knowledge on one or more of the following: deforestation, agricultural commodities, ESG, supply chains, sustainability or financial services
• Knowledge/experience working on the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation
• Experience contributing to programmatic strategy to create impact and develop funding opportunities
• Experience of working across functions
• Experience of how data is delivered to target audiences

Benefits

Salary: £60k full time equivalent. This role sits within Band C on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract: Full-time, fixed-term (24 months), with possibility to extend dependent on funding. We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base: Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Ability to attend the office fortnightly at minimum would be desirable.

Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.

Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.

Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.

Group Life Assurance: Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary

Group Income Protection: Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).

Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please follow the link and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4).

The closing date for applications is 8 December 2025 at 9am GMT. Early application encouraged as we will be conducting rolling interviews. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified.

First-round interviews calls will be conducted remotely via a video call. Following rounds consist of a take-home technical test and a final interview (in person at our Oxford office where possible; we will reimburse reasonable travel expenses to attend interviews).

The right-to-work in the UK is required for this role.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.  To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.

About the role

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring Parkinson's UK is compliant with regulatory standards, charity law, and data protection legislation,

You'll oversee the charity's Risk Management Framework and manage the internal audit contract and delivery plan. You will also support the Chief Finance and Operating Officer and work closely with the Company Secretary to ensure efficient governance and provide expert advice on compliance to support the charity's strategic development and growth. 

As the designated Data Protection Officer for Parkinson’s UK, this role will work with heads of department and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that staff and volunteers are supported in how to comply with the legislation.

What you'll do

• Offer guidance on risk, governance, data protection, and compliance to Parkinson’s UK, enhancing awareness and developing a compliance culture across the organisation.

• Lead the Risk and Assurance team, including the governance support and compliance functions.

• Manage and improve the Data Protection and Information Governance environment, collaborating with technology teams to ensure infrastructure and tools are compliant, while staying updated on legal changes.

• Lead the internal audit function (outsourced)

• Lead the development of our Risk Management Framework, with clear definition of strategic and operational risks. Report to ELT and trustees on risk management. Ensure appropriate mitigations are in place, including appropriate insurance coverage.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience of advising on charity and data protection law. 

• Experience of advising on data protection in a fundraising charity context 

• Experience of working with regulators such as the ICO, Charity Commission, and Fundraising Regulator

• Experience of creating and implementing organisational policies 

• Experience of developing, implementing and managing a Risk Management Framework 

• Experience of engaging with internal audit providers on developing, delivery and completion of internal audit 

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days per week.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

To enable, enrich and support the mission and ministry strategy of the Forest Circuit by: -

·Supporting the Operations Manager in managing the day-to-day finances of the Forest Circuit

·Providing financial management support to the Forest Circuit trustees (and/or their appointed treasurer) to enable the trustees to govern the Forest Circuit’s finances effectively

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within the housing sector. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, enhancing financial performance, and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Working closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and external partners, you will provide insightful analysis, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial information is effectively understood across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys influencing positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams, providing financial insight and constructive challenge.
• Develop strong, credible relationships with directors, managers, and external stakeholders across the housing and property environment.
• Produce clear and meaningful financial analysis, forecasts, and reports to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of business cases, investment appraisals, and project evaluations.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions to improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance standards, and sector-specific regulations.
• Need to be Fully Qualified or Finalist.

For more information about the role, please contact Charlotte Dow at Ivy Rock Partners.

Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: London (onsite, 5 days/week in office)
Closing date: 11 December
Benefits: health insurance, generous employer pension contribution, discretionary bonus

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Lead to join a mission-driven organisation focused on transforming lives through world-class vocational training. This newly created role offers the chance to shape and lead high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-million-pound support from major foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals.

You’ll report directly to senior leadership and play a pivotal role in driving long-term financial sustainability and impact. The organisation is in its first phase, backed by significant funding from its founding partner and growing support from tier-one corporates—including global names in shipping and trading. Ambitions are bold: to secure multi-millions in funding over the coming years.

They’re looking for deep expertise and experience in generating funds from private sector and individuals, with a proactive approach – and who is excited by the Foundation’s big goals!

To be successful as the Development Lead you will need:

• Significant (10 years) experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor relations.
• Demonstrated success in securing multi-million-pound funding over sustained periods.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and international funding landscapes, including government, philanthropic, and private sectors.
• Experience engaging HNWIs/UHNWIs, including bespoke strategies and legacy giving.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us and quote the reference 2763HB.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency; we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

The Role
Are you a strategic HR professional ready to make a real impact?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking HR team and play a key role in shaping the Law Society's people strategy. As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support across a range of areas. You will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters and manage risk through sound judgement and consultation with legal and occupational health specialists.
You will lead HR support for organisational change, such as restructures and redeployment, ensuring processes are effective and aligned with best practice. Working strategically, you will contribute to workforce planning and business discussions, developing HR solutions that drive engagement, performance and organisational success.
Building strong, trusted relationships will be key, as you coach and support managers to develop their leadership capability and promote a positive, inclusive culture. You will also review and develop HR policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and alignment with the organisation's goals.
Acting as the HR lead with the recognised trade union, and collaborating with colleagues across HR, you will help embed equality, diversity and inclusion, champion best practice, and ensure the Law Society remains a great place to work.

What we're looking for
You will be a Chartered Member of the CIPD (or hold an equivalent professional qualification) with a strong track record of delivering complex employment-related change and wellbeing programmes in fast-paced environments. You will demonstrate a clear understanding of how HR can best contribute to organisational success and have evidence of achieving business-focused results.
You will be able to build credibility and trust quickly, using your diplomacy and political sensitivity to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels. Your coaching skills and collaborative working style will help you develop others and foster strong, productive relationships. You will bring a strategic consultancy mindset, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the confidence to contribute proactively to organisational success.
This is a rewarding role for a skilled and strategic HR professional who is motivated by delivering impact and shaping a positive, high-performing culture.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working (minimum of 2 days a week working on site), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.