Lead manager jobs in west london, greater london
Department: Services
Salary: Total fixed project fee of £9,150
Hours: 305 Hours (total estimated time for all activities)
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
Our client is looking for a creative and committed freelance Project Officer to help shape and deliver the next phase of their programme, designed to prepare care-experienced young people for their first tenancy and independent living.
The Project Officer will lead on developing and adapting engaging, practical content for both in-person workshops and digital learning formats. This includes producing new resources, co-producing elements with young people, managing delivery in two pilot settings, and supporting the programme’s evaluation and scale-up. You’ll work closely with the team and partner organisations to ensure the programme is trauma-informed, youth-centred, and relevant to young people’s real-life experiences and needs.
Please note: This position is offered on a self-employed/contractor basis and does not constitute an employment relationship.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
As an organisation serving children in care and care leavers, they are keen to receive applications from people with experience of care and recognise the importance of having care experienced staff within their team. They are also actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities.
Our client is committed to tackling systemic racism and providing an inclusive, equitable workplace. They recognise that embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles is an ongoing journey and one which they are determined to invest in.
They ask all applicants to fill in an Equity and Diversity Monitoring from to better understand the diversity of applicants. This is anonymous and cannot be connected with your application.
How to apply
Our client would like interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.
Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send your CV, but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.
To apply for this role, you will need to:
- Provide a copy of your CV;
- Answer the competency questions in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required.
If you have any reasonable adjustments, you would like them to consider for this recruitment process please advise us on the application form.
Interview details:
Interviews will be held virtually using a video calling app. If access to technology / WiFi is difficult for you on this day, please contact them so they can assist in making suitable alternative arrangements. Our client also wants to ensure fairness in all of their interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.
Interviews will take place on 1st July with a panel comprised of two members of staff & a care-experience Young Trainer.
Please Note
All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. Although the role is hybrid, they are unable to offer work visas or sponsorship for any candidates based outside of the UK.
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Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.
Are you passionate about supporting impactful research that makes a real difference in people's lives? Join Marie Curie's Research Management and Impact team - a dynamic group dedicated to advancing palliative and end of life care through strategic research funding and partnerships. We manage a diverse portfolio of research grants, collaborate with leading institutions, and champion research that drives meaningful change.
As a Research Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in the administration and financial management of Marie Curie's research grants. Your work to manage and monitor Marie Curie's research grants will directly support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based research that informs policy and practice in end of life care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to contribute to a mission-driven organisation and help shape the future of palliative care research.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead on financial management of Marie Curie's research grants, including monitoring expenditure and processing invoices.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the research grant portfolio, including reporting and compliance.
- Maintain and update grant management, research reporting and finance systems.
- Manage pre-award processes for the Research Impact Fund and support other grant schemes.
- Track and report on research outputs and impact, supporting internal and external communications.
- Liaise with grant holders, research partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of research grant activities.
Key Criteria:
- Previous experience in financial and administrative management in a research, charity, or academic setting.
- Proven ability to self-manage workload and effectively prioritise multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Proactiveness and willingness to take the initiative.
- Experience in health-related research and/or interest in palliative and end of life care research will be an advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work successfully with a wide range of colleagues.
- Excellent written English skills and strong attention to detail.
Please see the full job description .
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Closeing date for applications: June 30th, 2025
Salary: £26,370-29,297 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance, if applicable[LM2] )
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Hybrid. Home-based and at least 2 days a week in our Embassy Gardens office in London[LM3] .
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
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!
My client helps charities and social enterprises to build stronger and fairer communities. They provide funding and support to organisations to ensure they have the tools they need to make a positive difference to our society.
They are currently keen to secure some additional resource for their busy finance team, leading on the finance business partnering.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare the monthly performance reports and related management information with appropriate commentaries.
- Produce monthly departmental reports, carry out variance analysis and investigate variances by working with budget holders.
- Develop strong relationships with, and become the finance subject matter expert, for budget holders.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant and have a proven track record in finance business partnering and analysis. A good level of Excel and a practical, can-do approach are also essential.
This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, this role can be delivered fully remote.
Help make a difference where it matters most.
Samaritans is seeking an experienced Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional to lead the delivery of our external EDI strategy across our services, outreach, partnerships, policy, and research. This is a key role in helping us to to improve how we reach and support minoritised communities and ensure our services are inclusive and accessible to all.
You'll work closely with staff and volunteers across Samaritans to embed best EDI practice into everything we do - from improving service accessibility to leading equality impact assessments and developing strategic partnerships. You’ll also support capacity building across the organisation and play a key role in delivering our new Culture and Inclusion Plan.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced EDI practitioner with strong knowledge of best practice across service delivery, policy and influencing.
- Can lead organisation-wide projects and develop partnerships with community organisations
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in engaging volunteer audiences
- Is passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable society, especially for those at greater risk of suicide and self-harm
Join us and be part of an organisation that is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and increasing our reach to a wide range of people who need us. Read more in our linked pages.
Read the full job description here.
Why join Samaritans
Samaritans is one of the UK and Ireland’s best known and respected charities - our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. In these challenging socio-economic times, Samaritans is needed more than ever. If you want to make a real difference to people’s lives – this is the role for you!
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application including the following;
- Why are you interested in the EDI Specialist (Reach and Access) role at Samaritans, and how does your experience and motivation align with our work? Max 500 words
- Samaritans works with a large, volunteer-led network. Describe a time you acted to embed EDI practice into volunteer-led service delivery, including how you adapted your approach for this audience. Max 300 words
- Please describe your experience in developing and delivering EDI projects that have resulted in measurable improvements – particularly those involving services, outreach, or policy. Max 300 words
Applications close at Sunday 15 June 2025, with video interviews taking place in the week beginning 02 July 2025.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Apply now and help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospect Research Officer
Our client is an astounding group of professionals who believe that people’s sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase the investment they are able to make in life changing eye health by supporting the work of a specialist eye hospital and its academic partner and funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative programmes of fundraising work. The team is looking to appoint a prospect research officer and Prospectus is leading the search. This role is offered on a 0.6 FTE basis.
Prospect research officer
Permanent
Hybrid
Part time, 0.6 FTE
£37,414-£43,650 FTE
The prospect research officer will develop and maintain a healthy prospect pipeline in order to provide the philanthropy team with an appropriate number and quality of qualified prospects across individuals, corporate, and trusts and foundations. The officer will produce insightful background research on current and prospective donors using financial, biographical, corporate and philanthropic information from trusted sources and compliance with GPDR and data protection laws. Reporting to the prospect research manager, they will regularly review the prospect research strategy in response to changing internal requirements.
The selected candidate will have experience with and understanding of the principles of philanthropy, fundraising practices, donor motivations and wealth indicators and will have experience of conducting structure background research on HNWIs, company Directors, and/or family Trust and Foundation Boards. This person will also have experience of producing accurate overview research on donors and prospects and will have the ability to help manage systems to support prospect pipeline management.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Location: Face to face delivery, based in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Local Stations: Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove (Circle & Hammersmith and City lines)
Salary: £32,600
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may also be required to work evenings and bank holidays as required.
About the role
We are looking for an Activities Coordinator to work across multiple services within the area, to manage the running and coordination of regular activities, events, and trips for our residents. Our service provides support to residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will line manage a team of 2 peer support mentors. Our Peer Mentor role is designed for people who have lived experience of that faced by our residents. You will support with all aspects of line management and wellbeing support, ensuring they are well supported within their role.
As an Activities Coordinator, you will coordinate and deliver high quality activities and programmes which work in support to individual support places and goals, by creating a calendar of activities, celebrations, awareness months/days/weeks and events to encourage social skills and community engagement. You will also maintain effective stakeholder relationships, find new partnerships, and create a catalogue of partners which are easily accessible.
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support those who suffer with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs.
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs.
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
- Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds
- Ability to lead a team, and support them in achieving outcomes necessary for personal and professional outcomes
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team and residents on various areas
- Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
- Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
We are the party of the UK's co-operative movement, committed to building a society in where power and wealth are shared. It is an exciting time for the Co-operative Party with a strong team of activists and staff, our largest ever membership and a record group of elected representatives at all levels of government from Westminster to town halls and the devolved parliaments.
We’re recruiting a new Assistant General Secretary to lead our membership and Party organisation functions, and be an important part of our Senior Management Team.
The new AGS will lead the continued development of our membership strategy and journey, working with volunteers and staff to build a compelling membership offer that recruits, retains and motivates a growing membership, and ensures that our membership is representative of the communities we serve.
They will also lead the Party’s activism strategy, identifying new ways to support and involve our members in our campaigns, policy development and local activity. The AGS will oversee the support we provide to our local, regional and national units, including line management of our team of regional organisers.
The Co-operative Party is committed to being an inclusive organisation, where everyone is supported to play a part. That means the new AGS will work with our General Secretary and the National Executive to ensure we have the best procedures, policies and guidance, and that we deliver against our ambitious strategic plan. This includes overseeing the development of our operational systems, including HR, finance and IT.
The Co-operative Party values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the our client to recruit their new Development Officer. The film, TV and cinema sectors are widely admired and crucial to the UK economy, but a culture of long hours, challenging conditions can make it a tough sector work in. TThe organisation exists to support the 200,000 who work in TV, film and cinema. The team are now expanding and will appoint a Development Officer.
The Development Officer will lead on the Corporate Industry Friends new business prospecting alongside colleagues and will lead on tracking progress and trends relating to corporate membership income and conversation rates. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will lead on growing high volume corporate support and will lead third party fundraising events too.
The selected candidate will be a creative self-starter who thrives working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be a strong writer able to craft compelling narratives. You will ideally have experience in corporate fundraising and event co-ordination and will be highly organised.
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application 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.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.
Senior Meetings and Events Planner
London
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Join our client's Award-Winning Events Team!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Meetings and Events Planner to join our client's prestigious team
Their iconic venue, nestled in the picturesque setting overlooking Regent’s Park, is home to the our client. This magnificent location offers a variety of meeting, conference, dining, and event spaces, along with services for virtual and hybrid events, as well as a medicinal garden. The space beautifully blends the heritage of our organisation with modern architecture, creating exceptional events and lasting memories.
As a Senior Event Planner, you will be a key member of their experienced and dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in converting high-revenue business opportunities and planning and coordinating both physical and hybrid events. Your efforts will help maximise income and fill unsold spaces which support our revenue targets. You will also drive high performance and engagement within the team by deputising for the diary/revenue and team managers as needed, and by supervising the commercial planning team to ensure best practices and change initiatives are implemented.
In addition to managing your own events, you will support the sales team by planning and coordinating events converted from new prospective clients with high revenue potential. Your role will involve maintaining and developing high-value key accounts, networking with existing clients, and engaging with past users to generate future business and develop new leads. A strong commercial awareness of profitable business and current industry trends is essential.
Responsibilities include:
- Liaising with customers from the initial enquiry stage, right through the customer journey to post event follow up including for physical, hybrid and virtual events.
- Arranging and conducting client venue visits, handling enquiries and following up with detailed proposals.
- Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the product, pricing and packages on offer,
- Demonstrating commercial awareness in order to successfully negotiate with customers to win their business.
- Participating in site visits, handling enquiries and taking ownership of large revenue events, as directed by the Business Development Manager.
- Ensuring the successful delivery of events, by communicating, coordinating and compiling event details and liaising with the event operations and front of house teams.
- Preparation and processing of accurate deposits and invoices.
- Generating and reporting on activities as required.
- Yield management, ensuring up to date activities and maintenance of accounts in the CRM system.
- Creating and managing Key Account plans.
- Delivering a consistently high level of customer service.
Experience
- Educated to A-level, or equivalent business or event management qualification.
- Demonstrate relevant experience in Event Planning and Coordination with the skills, knowledge and commercial understanding required for the role.
- Working in a direct planning role within the hospitality/events industry specialising in conferences, meetings, dining and events, with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
- Being commercially aware of finance, budget management and working in a profitable business.
- Having knowledge of food and beverage in the context of the hospitality and events industry.
- Ability to prioritise your own workload and completing tasks with a high level of accuracy.
Benefits
The benefits they offer include:
- 27 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- group personal pension plan with 7% employer contribution
- interest-free season ticket loan
- life assurance
- annual pay award
- employee assistance programme – 24/7 advice and support for any work-related issues as well as any problems affecting your home life
- occupational health team – includes employment and work-related health assessments, health checks and work station assessments
- cycle to work scheme
- corporate eye care scheme
- professional training and development opportunities
- enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- staff discounts platform – including discounts on cinema tickets and a range of high street brands
- health cash plan
Closing date: 5pm 4 July 2025
Interview date: Week beginning 7 July 2025
Director of Marketing & Growth
London (with flexibility for one day of remote working per week)
£80,000 – £100,000 per annum
Our client, a fast-growing London-based charity harnessing the power of football to transform lives, is seeking a commercially minded, brand-led Director of Marketing & Growth to lead their next phase of strategic expansion. The organisation delivers accessible, high-quality football programmes to thousands of young people across London, regardless of background or ability to pay.
With ambitious plans to reach 20,000 young people each week by 2028, this newly created leadership role will play a pivotal part in building the charity’s visibility, momentum, and supporter base. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing reach and revenue by transforming the organisation’s impact into compelling narratives—making it a trusted brand for parents, an inspiring one for young people, and a credible, values-led partner for funders and commercial supporters.
This is an opportunity to shape and execute a bold, insight-led strategy that brings together brand, marketing, and sales. The Director will lead a talented and growing team and will have the resources and mandate to build a high-performing, scalable function driven by strong data, effective systems, and creative campaigns.
While experience in football is not required, a passion for the sport and belief in its power to drive social change is essential. This role is ideal for someone eager to build a youth brand with genuine purpose and lasting impact.
The ideal candidate will bring:
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Proven leadership in marketing, growth, or commercial development
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A strong track record of driving revenue and delivering ROI through marketing and customer acquisition
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Experience scaling teams, systems, and campaigns in fast-paced, high-growth environments
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Expertise in digital, CRM, and performance marketing with a data-driven mindset
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A passion for using football—or sport more broadly—as a tool for positive social change
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a movement ensuring that no young person is left behind due to their background or financial circumstances.
Recruitment Timeline
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Deadline for applications: Wednesday 26th June 2025
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Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 30th June
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First Interview with the Client: w/c 21st July (online)
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Final Interview with the Client: w/c 28th July (in-person)
To learn more and to see how to apply, please redirect to the role on our website.
Prospectus is proud to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience.
Shape the Future of Finance at ABRSM
ABRSM is the UK’s leading music education body and a globally respected charity, supporting millions of learners and teachers across 90+ countries through world-renowned music exams, publications, and digital learning tools. With a turnover of approximately £50 million, ABRSM is undertaking an ambitious programme of digital transformation—modernising systems, operations, and ways of working to better serve its global community.
They are now seeking a dynamic Head of Transactional Finance to lead the evolution of finance operations and define the future of this function within a modern, collaborative finance team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Transactional Finance as a pivotal leadership role that oversees payroll, accounts payable, and finance systems. It has a strong relationship to accounts receivable in an adjacent team. It’s a unique opportunity to lead a function through significant change.
You’ll be instrumental in driving automation, improving processes, and ensuring seamless integration between finance systems (UNIT4) and wider business platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence and strategic impact:
- Driving automation and process improvement across transactional finance
- Managing the successful deployment and optimisation of UNIT4 and its integration with wider business systems (notably Microsoft Dynamics)
- Enhancing financial compliance, policy, and controls
- Ensuring underlying data is clean and timely for reporting
- Supporting change management across finance and the broader organisation
The Person
We’re looking for a confident and forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in change-oriented environments and wants to put their stamp on a high-impact function. You'll play a critical role in bridging systems, processes, and people—bringing structure, clarity, and innovation to a function that underpins ABRSM’s financial strength and strategic direction.
You’ll bring:
- A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Demonstrated leadership in finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable
- A track record of managing or supporting finance system implementations and integrations (experience with UNIT4 is essential)
- Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration
- The ability to shape and position transactional finance as a partner to teams such as financial accounting and FP&A
- This role is not for a pure systems accountant—but for someone who thinks systemically, understands how to embed finance within digital workflows, and can bring a modern, strategic lens to transactional processes.
Why Join ABRSM?
- This is a rare opportunity to lead change in an organisation with a global reach and a purpose-driven mission. You’ll have the autonomy to define the transactional finance function and be part of a broader transformation journey that’s reshaping how ABRSM delivers value internally and externally.
- A high-impact leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation
- The opportunity to shape and modernise finance operations
- A chance to contribute to a global mission in music education
- A competitive salary and benefits package including matched pension contribution plus 2% (employer contribution capped at 10%), 25 days annual leave plus Xmas closure days, Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Contract: Permanent or 18-Month Fixed Term
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
How to Apply
ABRSM are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps.
Closing date: 4th June 2025
Interviews: 18th and 19th June
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you a creative and entrepreneurial individual committed to helping children and young people across London to respond to the good news of Jesus?
If this describes you, then read on...
About the role
We’re Scripture Union (SU), we’re one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations, and we’re looking for a creative and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for helping children and young people across our vibrant capital to explore and respond to the good news of Jesus.
You’re a connector who loves being out and about, with experience building and leading teams and working with diverse groups of people. Your creative mindset, paired with excellent organisational skills, means you are great at spotting and creating opportunities for impact. You love Jesus and are brimming with energy and passion for sharing the gospel. You’re great with people and thrive on being given a blank canvas to drive projects from conception to completion. You are a confident communicator and have experience training, coaching and releasing others.
If this is you and you’d like to join a like-minded organisation with the flexibility of a home-based role, a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other valuable benefits, then read on.
Important things to note before you apply.
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This role will focus on Greater London and will require extensive regular travel across the city. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy.
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We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
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The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.
Invest in our mission, as we invest in you: Our Benefits:
Working with Scripture Union means being part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a real, positive difference in the lives of children and young people. We're proud to be an employer that truly values and supports its staff. This home-based role offers the flexibility you need for a healthy work-life balance, alongside a competitive salary. Your benefits package includes 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional 5 days for volunteering at a Scripture Union event. We offer a comprehensive group pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 12%, as well as life insurance (death-in-service coverage). We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave benefits.
About your team
You’ll be joining our brilliant South Region team, which covers our largest region from Kent to Cornwall, offering numerous opportunities to contribute your expertise in a variety of contexts, from urban and suburban to coastal and rural settings. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides, we’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years.
In the south region we have the highest density of Christian holidays and festivals, with events that we organise and run directly and a variety of festival and missions that we support and partner with. You’ll have a fantastic opportunity each summer to get hands on engaged in these mission and festivals throughout the year.
Our South Region also includes our vibrant capital, one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse cities in the world, with over 300 languages spoken. With many like-minded missional organisations having a footprint in and around the capital, and all of the Christian movements and denominations represented here, London holds key strategic value and will be the focus of your ministry activities. You’ll be joining an exceptional and growing team of five staff. We are particularly interested in how sports, arts, and culture can be explored to further enable the mission both in London and across SU and would be particularly interested in candidates with expertise in either of these areas.
Who We're Looking For: Our Ideal Candidate
We're seeking someone who is not just good at what they do, but also deeply passionate about our mission. Here's what we envision in the right person:
- A Visionary with Practical Wisdom: You'll be a thoughtful individual who can see the big picture and make smart decisions that genuinely impact our ministry.
- A Champion for Children and Young People: You'll bring a wealth of understanding about working with young people, be a passionate advocate for their faith journey, be excellent at delivering ministry, and be someone who can clearly articulate your vision.
- An Inspiring Leader: You'll have a natural ability to connect with people, influence discussions, gently challenge the status quo, and spark new, creative ideas within our networks.
- Organised and Driven: You're someone who thrives on managing their own work, setting priorities effectively, and skilfully juggling multiple projects.
- Forward-Thinking: You're able to imagine and pursue ambitious, long-term goals with determination.
- Spiritually Open and Grounded: You'll be comfortable and accepting of various Christian traditions, worship styles, and expressions of faith. Crucially, you'll have a growing love and understanding of the Bible.
- Deeply Committed to Faith: You'll have a strong personal commitment to God and live as an active Christian disciple.
As with all our team members, you will also:
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Be a committed Christian who resonates with Scripture Union's mission and values, actively participating in a local church community.
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Strive for a strong understanding of the Bible, applying its teachings to your daily life and inspiring others to do the same.
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Practical Skills You'll Need: You'll be confident and capable in using everyday digital tools like email, social media, and Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Teams).
Educational and/or training qualifications and certificates
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A degree-level Theological or Educational qualification or equivalent experience will be considered. (Desirable)
How to Apply
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job profile. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the person specification via Charity Jobs. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.
Whilst we appreciate every application, we regret that we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
Closing date: 6th July 2025.
Interview date: 14/15th July 2025.
Interview location: London, details to be confirmed.
ScriptureUnion is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation of children and young people with their own vibrant, personal faith in Jesus




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Imperial College London is seeking a dynamic and strategic fundraising leader to join our Advancement Division as Deputy Director of Development (Trusts, Foundations & Corporates). This pivotal role will lead the development and execution of a high-impact fundraising strategy, aligning with Imperial’s ambitious new campaign, Science for Humanity. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of philanthropy at one of the world’s leading universities.
What you would be doing:
- Leading the strategy and delivery of philanthropic income from Trusts, Foundations, and Corporates in the UK and globally.
- Cultivating and stewarding high-value relationships with institutional funders, aligning their interests with Imperial’s strategic priorities.
- Driving fundraising for entrepreneurship initiatives including the Enterprise Lab, Advanced Hackspace, and White City Incubator.
- Collaborating with senior academics and administrative leaders to develop compelling funding proposals for complex, multi-year projects.
- Managing and mentoring a high-performing team, setting ambitious goals and supporting their professional growth.
- Contributing to the wider university fundraising strategy and campaign planning.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a visionary and experienced fundraiser who can:
- Demonstrate a strong track record of securing major gifts (seven and ideally eight figures) from Trusts, Foundations, and Corporates.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at the highest levels.
- Extensive senior-level fundraising experience.
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship and relationship management.
- A collaborative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach.
- Communicate with clarity and impact—both in writing and in person.
- Lead and inspire a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Navigate complex organisations and manage multiple priorities with precision and professionalism.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to shape a major philanthropic campaign at a world-class institution.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
This is a full-time, open ended role based at the White City Campus, with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required.
Please click the apply button to find out more.
Closing date: 6 July 202
We are looking for the next Head of Operations (Events and Access). Internally, this job is known by its historical title, Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod.
The Head of Operations (Events and Access) acts as the deputy to the Lady or Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. This post assists with the planning, coordinating and executing of events held in the House of Lords, and in areas shared with the House of Commons. The Department also has responsibility for access to the precincts of the House and is responsible for assessing and advising on the impact of major building works on access.
As The Head of Operations (Events and Access) you will support Black Rod in the day-to-day operational delivery of all Black Rod’s responsibilities and act as Deputy to Black Rod. This includes having oversight of access policies and admission of visitors, Incident Management and leading and managing allocated projects that impact on access to the House and its precincts.
The postholder also has participation in ceremonial functions, including the Lord Speaker’s daily processions, and other events as well as detailed planning and coordination, under the direction of Black Rod, of allocated areas of responsibility within ceremonial events in the Palace of Westminster.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.
What we’re looking for
- Experience of managing and improving complex services with multiple stakeholders
- Experience of delivering projects and programmes, ideally with an access and security dimension.
- Expertise in planning and coordination of high profile multi-agency events.
- Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships; and to influence and operate with diplomacy and personal credibility among a wide range of internal and external stakeholders ideally within a political environment.
- Experience of representing an organisation both internally and externally to senior stakeholders and at public events.
The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.
What you’ll get in return
- 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one year’s service)
- Generous civil service pension schemes
- Parliamentary health and wellbeing service
- An opportunity to witness history in the making
Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday the 15th of June 2025. Interviews are expected to be w/c 14th of July.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. The House of Lords is an inclusive employer and is committed to becoming an even more welcoming, inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be exclusively supporting a national LGBTQ+ charity in their search for a Head of Fundraising.
Founded in London in 1989, this organisation works in each nation of the UK and has established partnerships across the globe. They help create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people through our campaigns, research and change, and empowerment programmes. They continue to fight for a world where LGBTQ+ people everywhere can live their lives to the full.
As the Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of fundraising strategy to support income generation growth for the organisation. Working across all income streams inclding individual giving, major donors, trusts, and corporate partnerships, this will be an exciting and varied role. It will also work closely with the Director of Programmes and Income, and line manage a Fundraising Manager to deliver income growth.
To be successful as the Head of Fundraising you will have proven experience in securing income from various income streams and at a six figure level. You will also be able to demonstrate managing a small team and strategic input into fundraising strategy. You will be comfortable working within a collaborative team and share in the organisation's commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and the LGBTQ+ community.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta.
If you are interested in applying to this Head of Fundraising position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or 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.