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Finance Business Partner

Sector: Higher Education
Organisation Size: Large, multi-site university
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £60,083 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: 34 days annual leave + bank holidays, generous LGPS pension (8.5% employee / 20-25% employer)

About the Role

We are working with a respected university to recruit a talented Finance Business Partner to support Accommodation, Retail and Catering services - a portfolio with a combined budget of approximately £40 million. This is a strategic finance role, reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner - Estates & Projects, and working closely with the Associate Director of Catering, Retail and Accommodation. You'll provide expert financial insight, lead budgeting and forecasting processes, and support decision-making across a diverse and high-impact service area that includes:

• Halls of residence
• Outsourced canteens
• Retail operations and summer business activities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver timely management accounts and strategic financial planning
• Lead annual budgeting, five-year forecasting, and rent-setting exercises
• Provide financial analysis for executive-level reporting and investment appraisals
• Monitor KPIs such as occupancy, voids, and profitability of outlets
• Act as a key liaison between finance and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and year-end processes
• Benchmark pricing and performance against sector and market data

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in financial reporting, planning, and business partnering
• Skilled in developing costing models and supporting strategic decisions
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Agresso)

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communicator, able to present complex data to non-finance audiences
• Collaborative and confident working with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence

Why Join?

• Be part of a world-renowned institution with a creative and inclusive culture
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model (50% office-based)
• Contribute to services that directly impact student experience and wellbeing
• Access excellent benefits including a highly competitive pension scheme

How to Apply

Please submit your CV. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

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Chief People Officer

We are looking for a Chief People Officer to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the organisation’s people agenda

If you have experience of driving excellence across learning and organisational development, recruitment and shared services, employee relations, equality, diversity and inclusion… then we want to hear from you!

Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. Every year, the organisation supports thousands of people through its network of groups, services and helplines. The vision is for equality, fair treatment and maximum quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. Help reach that goal by applying today.

Position: Chief People Officer

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time, flexible working available

Salary: £85,453 to £102,956 based on experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5pm, 4 August 2025

Interviews: Interviews will be held in two stages: the first stage with our Executive Team and second stage with the Chief Executive and representatives from our Board of Trustees. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1 and 8 September 2025.

Candidates may be asked to complete psychometric assessments as part of the recruitment process.

The Role

As the Chief People Officer, you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the organisation’s people agenda, with responsibility for driving excellence across learning and organisational development, recruitment and shared services, employee relations, equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as involvement and volunteering.

You will play a pivotal role in cultivating a high-performance, values-driven culture that empowers employees, fosters inclusion, and enhances engagement across all levels of the organisation, from frontline care to national campaigning. This role is a key member of that team, working alongside the Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer.

Together, you will shape the organisation’s strategy, culture, and delivery.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead across people and organisational development and to be part of a collaborative leadership team, then we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are looking for a Chief People Officer with the ability to shape and execute an integrated people and organisational development strategy that supports both care outcomes and social change. Someone who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive leadership and the ability to foster an inclusive organisational culture.

You will have:

• Substantial senior leadership experience in people management, organisational development, and EDI within a care, support, health, or social impact organisation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that enhance organisational performance and employee experience.
• Strong track record of leading EDI initiatives that promote inclusivity and diversity.
• Experience in organisational development, including change management, learning and development, and performance management.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading multidisciplinary teams across HR, EDI, and organisational development functions.
• Membership of CIPD.

About the Organisation

Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands.  In a rapidly changing world, the charity brings together delivery of care and support services, policy influencing, and campaigning – with people living with mental illness at the heart of what they do.  The charity supports tens of thousands of people every year to get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone. For over 50 years, the charity has campaigned for the rights of people severely affected by mental illness whilst working tirelessly to ensure that the people they support have a voice at all levels of the mental health system.

Benefits include:

• Employer funded pension
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Training opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
• Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off
• Plus many more great benefits…

“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member

We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as People, HR, Human Resources, Personnel, Head of People, Head of HR, Head of Human Resources, Head of Personnel, Director of People, Director of HR, Director of Human Resources, P Director of personnel, People Director, HR Director, Human Resources Director, Personnel Director. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Join Public Law Project as our interim CEO and lead us as we enter our new strategic phase, championing justice, fairness in state decision-making and upholding the rule of law.

About us

Public law is fundamental to a fair and inclusive society. At its best, it enables the state to confront and navigate challenging contexts and make well thought through decisions for us all. Where public bodies make decisions that are unlawful, irrational, unfair or contrary to human rights, public law is there to enable people to challenge those decisions and hold the state to account. 

For over 30 years, PLP has been at the forefront of public law in the UK to advance fairness in society. We have delivered impact through strategic litigation, ground-breaking research, and training for legal professionals, NGOs and public bodies. Our work includes challenging the government’s Rwanda immigration policy, contributing to the prorogation of Parliament case, supporting Windrush survivors, and scrutinising the use of automated decision-making and AI in public decision-making. We are values-led and highly collaborative, working in alliance with individuals and communities facing discrimination.

In the face of existential issues facing society, we have recently agreed a bolder strategic direction with a more aspirational vision than before. It is our intention that no matter the challenges in the years ahead, PLP will advance fairness in society through public law with determination, with authority and with others. This role will be essential to that journey.

About the role

Public Law Project (PLP) seeks an inspiring and experienced interim CEO - parental leave cover - to lead us through an exciting and pivotal period. With our new strategy launching in July 2025, we are looking for a collaborative and values-driven leader to turn vision into action, build our external profile, support a developing team, and drive sustainable funding growth. This is a critical 12-month appointment, offering the opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most respected legal charities through a period of dynamic transition.

You will guide PLP through a vital year of strategic delivery and internal consolidation. You’ll lead the rollout of our new strategy, embedding agility, accountability and purpose across the organisation, while strengthening our external profile through increased visibility and thought leadership. You’ll support a capable and committed senior team, many of them recently appointed, fostering cohesion, a strong team ethos and an inclusive, positive culture. You will also play a key role in fundraising, stewarding existing funders and identifying new opportunities to diversify and grow income.

Working closely with the Chair and Board, you’ll help ensure strong governance and deliver the stability and impact our mission requires. You’ll be supported by a values-led team and a forward-thinking board, united in their commitment to accountability, equity and justice.

What we are looking for

We’re seeking a senior leader with a proven record of translating strategic plans into operational delivery and measurable impact, leading and supporting teams through organisational growth or transition, and building strong external partnerships and raising organisational profile. You will have experience in supporting income generation and funder engagement, and of effectively working with trustees and senior stakeholders to ensure good governance and risk oversight.

A background in law or public law is not essential, but you must bring a clear appreciation of the issues and landscape in which we operate. Most importantly, you’ll bring a collaborative and empowering leadership style, a deep alignment with our values, and the ability to get the best from people during times of change.

Closing date for applications: By 9am, Monday 14th July 2025

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We’re looking for a proactive and organised Team Administrator to play a key role in keeping our organisation running smoothly, providing vital support across all teams and functions.

About Khulisa: 

Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.

Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we also work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester. 

About the role: 

The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, ensuring the smooth and efficient running Khulisa's day-to-day operations. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Scheduling and organising internal staff meetings and events 
• Providing end-to-end support in Khulisa's recruitment processes
• Managing Khulisa's central mailbox 
• Taking resposibility for Khulisa's invoice management system
• Carrying out monthly payroll administration

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description below. 

The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.

What we're looking for:

Abilities/Experience

• Experience in a similar position working across departments and teams to provide support - or a demonstratable ability to do this 
• Experience of using digital platforms for for scheduled and ad hoc administrative processes, including relating or organisation's operations or other functions 
• Ability to perform financial administrative tasks, such as expenses administration, using relevant software
• Excellent organisational and time management skills 
• Ability to prioritise competing commitments and work accurately and methodolically under pressure and work tight deadlines
• Ability to properly deal with sensitive / confidential information
• Experience working within a small but close-knit team
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision 
• Ability to buy strongly into strategic objectives and reflect passion for Khulisa's work with and for Young People
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings when required 

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• A commitment to Khulisa's work 
• Some knowledge of Salesforce or other similar CRMs

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.

Operations Support Coordinator

Team: Operations Support 

Hours: 4 days (30 hours) per week (hours/days by agreement)

Location: Hybrid – minimum 1 day per week in our Holborn, London office. The rest of the week can be worked remotely

Report to: Operations Support Team Manager

Starting salary:  £23,809.50 pro-rata

Application Closing Date: 20/07/2025 (23:59)

Interview date: 30 July 2025 – in-person at our Holborn, London office.

Starting date: ASAP

Contract: permanent 

About GoodGym:

GoodGym is a multi-award winning social enterprise that connects exercise with volunteering. Across 65 cities and boroughs its members run to help isolated older people and community projects. It’s shown to reduce isolation, improve community cohesion and to improve wellbeing for all involved. It is frequently cited as a leading social innovation by the government, mainstream press and leading think tanks. GoodGym’s impact and activity continues to grow and this role is crucial in enabling GoodGym's sustainable future. For more information, please visit www.goodgym. org

Job Purpose

As part of GoodGym's Operations Support Team, you will play a key role in coordinating volunteers to provide practical and social support for older people across the UK. 

The crucial part of this role will involve supporting volunteers and beneficiaries throughout processing and confirming mission requests for practical tasks and monitoring and supporting befriending pairings. 

You will also work as part of project teams making changes to improve our processes. And you will collaborate with and support colleagues across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in digital administration, working with volunteers and vulnerable people, and should be comfortable working on different projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Office Management

• Providing phone and email support to our members, referrers and beneficiaries

Volunteer Support

• Acting as the first point of contact for volunteers, whether over email or over the phone; supporting them on either social visits or missions, troubleshooting and resolving issues where necessary, maintaining complete volunteer records and reporting to the Operations Support Team Manager if any safeguarding issues/allegations are made in line with GoodGym’s Safeguarding Policy
• Providing administrative support for missions, including but not limited to: communicating with referral partners, screening and listing missions on the GoodGym website, confirming missions with beneficiaries on the phone and ensuring best safeguarding practices are upheld
• Supporting volunteers through the process of DBS applications, checking references and making judgement calls on volunteers’ suitability for the volunteer role
• Supporting, in a respectful and trusting manner, a long-standing team of operations support volunteers who work with us

Relationship Management

• Communicating with potential and existing referral partners over the phone and via email, answering questions about GoodGym and providing technical support as and when necessary

Other Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of the Operations Support Team and respective processes and policies
• Working collaboratively with other internal departments

Person Specification

Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of older people and volunteers
• Awareness of services available to older people (desirable)

Skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly over the phone
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills and ability to prioritise workload 
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with team colleagues
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and under own initiative
• Ability to provide information, advice and assistance appropriately, to volunteers and older people who use GoodGym’s services
• Empathetic and able to build supportive relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Google Drive, and able to pick up new systems quickly
• Comfortable using multiple online programs simultaneously

Experience

• Experience of volunteering
• Experience of working with and managing confidential information
• Experience of working with or supervising volunteers (desirable)
• Experience of dealing with a busy or shared inbox (desirable)
• Experience managing relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (desirable)
• Experience of DBS check process (desirable)
• Knowledge of safeguarding in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults (desirable)

Why join us?

• Be part of our important mission to bring communities together and reduce loneliness and isolation. 
• GoodGym is a scalable approach to tackling major social issues and you’ll play a key role in it
• Friendly, positive and supportive team with a genuine purpose
• Growing organisation with national reach at a pivotal point of change
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Central London location;7th Floor, 33 Holborn London, EC1N 2HT, 
• Flexible working- minimum 1 day per week in our  London office in the Holborn area
• Regular in person socials over the year

How to apply:

We use an application form to ensure that our recruitment process is fair; it allows us to look at all applications in the same format and to remove fields that might lead to bias when we are reviewing applications. 

If you have questions before applying, you can email our Operations Support Team Manager

via missioncontrol@goodgym. org

We are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by loneliness in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, age, nationality, religious or philosophical belief, age, sexual orientation, educational attainment, family status, trade union activity or any other factor. We see diversity as strength and want everyone to be able to be their whole selves at work.

We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels safe and respected.

The information collected during our recruitment process is only used for monitoring purposes to assist us in analysing the profile and make up of individuals who apply, are shortlisted for and appointed to each vacancy. In this way, we can check we are complying with the Equality Act 2010 and with our own Equality Opportunities and Diversity policy.

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Location: London or Bath (Hybrid with international travel)

Reporting to: CEO

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Application Deadline: 1st August 2025

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced person to join the team at the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF): one of the world's leading non-profit organisations, working at the intersection of environmental conservation and human rights.

About the Environmental Justice Foundation

EJF exists to protect the natural world and defend our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We believe in equity and justice and a need to respect, defend, and empower communities most at risk from habitat loss, biodiversity collapse and global heating. We campaign for environmental justice.

We use hard-hitting investigations, cutting-edge film and photography and strategic, high-level advocacy to secure lasting, systemic change to protect the ocean, wetlands and climate for biodiversity and for people. Our programmes are underpinned by grassroots partnerships and film-led investigations in the Global South, where our dedicated local teams work on complex, challenging issues, speaking truth to power. We partner and support environmental defenders and journalists, providing vital equipment and targeted training in filmmaking, investigations and communications that amplify grassroots voices and build local leadership and resilience to environmental injustice.

The Role

As Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will be a strategic partner and trusted advisor, playing a pivotal role in driving EJF’s mission forward during an exciting period of growth and global impact. You will support and empower the CEO to lead effectively across multiple programmes, geographies, and teams, ensuring the highest levels of operational focus, internal alignment, and mission delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Support: Act as a force multiplier for the CEO, helping to prioritise initiatives, manage high-level projects, and streamline decision-making processes. The role will act as a gatekeeper for the CEO, addressing and balancing competing demands and workloads.

• Executive Coordination: Prepare and arrange briefing documents, talking points, and correspondence. Attend meetings with or on behalf of the CEO and ensure timely follow-ups. Coordinate the CEO’s public and media engagements to ensure he is well-prepared.

• Organisational Alignment: Facilitate communication between the CEO and global teams to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and values. Provide objective assessments of teams and their efficiency and effectiveness.

• Project Management: Oversee special projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with organizational strategy and deliver measurable impact. Support for income generation, including grant applications, monitoring and reporting.

• Donor Engagement: Support major donor engagements and high-stakes partnerships.

• Thought Partnership: Serve as a critical sounding board, offering insights and constructive challenge on complex organisational and strategic issues.

About You

• You are highly organized, diligent, intellectually curious, and deeply committed to environmental and social justice.

• You have a strong background in strategy, operations, or executive-level coordination, ideally in a nonprofit, policy, or international development setting.

• You possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and a strong ability to research, synthesise and apply information quickly and to a high standard.

• You are diplomatic, discreet, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• You are proactive, resourceful, and capable of working independently on complex problems.

Desired Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior strategic, advisory, or operational role

• Prior experience working with or reporting to C-suite executives

• Understanding of the nonprofit or advocacy sector, preferably in environmental or human rights fields

• Ability to travel internationally if required

What We Offer

• A purpose-driven role where your work will have a real-world impact

• A supportive, mission-led team with a shared commitment to environmental justice

• Opportunities for international engagement and professional growth

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with our mission to the email address provided.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

Youth Forum Co-ordinator

NYCC, LocalMotion & Edmonton Community Partnership are looking for a dynamic and community-focused Forum Co-ordinator to lead the development of a brand-new role within the Enfield Professional Partners Youth Forum. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how local organisations work together, foster trust,  collaborate and ensure the voices of young people are heard and their needs, met. If you’re passionate about building meaningful relationships, coordinating impactful partnerships, and driving systems change at a grassroots level, we want to hear from you.

Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in community engagement, partnership working or voluntary sector co-ordination
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect and unite diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of the challenges of working with local authorities and how to engage effectively
• Strong advocacy and communication skills, with the ability to amplify under-represented voices
• Ability to navigate complex community dynamics, ensuring collaboration remains balanced and inclusive
• Experience in facilitating collaboration, resource sharing and collective decision-making

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by under-served communities and young people
• Familiarity with funding and investment processes for community-led initiatives
• Previous experience in a co-ordinating role within the voluntary, community or public sector.

Apply here to help shape a more collaborative, inclusive, youth-centred future. Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role.

Salary: £29,000 - £33,600
Contract: Full-time/permanent
Location: Remote
Closing date: 16th July
Benefits: 6% pension, health and wellbeing support, work-life balance and cycle to work scheme

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Individual Giving Executive working for a fantastic national children’s charity.

This role will project manage a range of Individual Giving campaigns, which have substantial income and expenditure budgets. The role will sit within the Acquisition team, focusing on regular giving and weekly lottery, and work within the development and stewardship teams on appeals, raffles.

As part of this exciting role, you will manage a portfolio of innovative and high-performing campaigns across digital, direct mail, DRTV, and more. You’ll work with leading creative and media agencies, contribute to strategic planning, and help shape the future of supporter engagement.

Being remotely based and flexible in working pattern, as well as a strong focus on professional development, this role is perfect for someone looking to step up in their fundraising career.

To be successful as the Senior Individual Giving Executive, you will need:
 

• Proven experience managing direct marketing campaigns across multiple channels
• Strong budget management skills, including forecasting and reporting on income and expenditure
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, both internally and externally

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please give us a call and ask for Jake. 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is 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 on our website. 

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 reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please quote the reference 2634JP
 

Are you an individual who is looking for their next move, whether that be a step up or a change in organisation? 

I am working with a UK based Housing charity to recruit for a Senior Finance Officer. You will be working closely with the Head of Finance to take ownership of the invoicing and sales processing within the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities as a Senior Finance Officer include:

• Take charge of our sales ledger, ensuring precise recording of all income (service users, grants, donations). You'll also oversee invoicing, reconciliation, and direct debit collections.
• Lead the charge on debt management, engaging with clients and funders to resolve payment issues and providing critical insights into debt trends.
• Work closely with management accounts team to ensure month end is closed on time and with accuracy 
• Contribute to crucial month-end and year-end reporting, generating in-depth analyses on cash flow and debt for strategic decision-making.
• Conduct thorough monthly bank reconciliations 
• Mentor junior members of staff to ensure work is accurate, providing guidance on best practice 

Key Experience as a Senior Finance Officer: 

• Prior experience in sales ledger management and credit control
• Ideally AAT Qualified or actively studying
• Understanding of not for profit sector
• Strong proven excel skills 
• Experience of using Dynamics would be useful
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience 

If you are interested in a conversation please apply or get in touch at [email protected]

IIED Director of People
Hybrid (within the UK) with regular travel to the London or Edinburgh office

About Us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a not-for-profit policy research and influence organisation, and a globally recognised force for social and environmental justice. Our mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence in partnership with others. We work with an unparalleled global network to reshape policies, funding mechanisms and governance at all levels. For more than 50 years, IIED has acted alongside marginalised communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America to bring lived experience, expertise and evidence from those regions to global attention. Our people are central to this purpose, and we currently have almost 200 people across more than 16 countries, with office bases in London and Edinburgh.

As IIED navigates challenges common across the sector, the Director of People will play a pivotal role in delivering and embedding our new organisational model as well as a programme of work designed to enhance efficiency and achieve essential savings.

Shaping and leading an ambitious, people focused agenda that champions justice, equity, anti-racism, inclusion, and wellbeing, you will deliver meaningful impact across our globally connected organisation.

This is a full time (35 hours per week), permanent role, with flexibility to support work life balance. It’s an unmissable opportunity for a senior people-centred leader with a strong track record in inclusive, values–led strategy to join our mission driven organisation.

The Role

As a key member of IIED’s Strategy and Leadership Council (SLC), the Director of People will play a critical role in driving organisational transformation, embedding our values and supporting a collaborative, high performing culture across our globally distributed team. Working in partnership with leaders and teams across the Institute, the role will lead a team of dedicated Human Resources and Organisational Development professionals supporting the organisation to make progress against our ambitious strategy - Manifesto for a Thriving World.

This senior leadership position combines strategic vision with HR operational excellence. You will lead the development of people-centred strategies, workforce planning and change management initiatives that drive organisational performance and promote inclusion and wellbeing.

Other responsibilities include

-Providing strategic leadership across all areas of people and culture, aligned with IIED’s values and Manifesto
-Being a trusted advisor on all people matters
-Delivering KPIs related to people, culture, equity and wellbeing using evidence and analytics to drive continuous improvement
-Ensuring legal compliance and excellence across all People operations, including recruitment, employee relations, and reward management
-Working in partnership with the union on strategic organisational change and development

About You

To be considered as our Director of People, you will need:

-Demonstrable senior level HR leadership experience with outstanding leadership, coaching and relationship building capabilities
-A strong track record of delivering inclusive and values-led HR practices
-Proven experience leading and embedding wellbeing and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
-Experience supporting and embedding cultural and behavioural change within complex, ideally international, organisations
-In depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, ideally combined with knowledge of international legislative frameworks
-Successful experience of translating strategy into practice, led by people-centred design and grounded in the experience of diverse stakeholders
-A sound understanding of HR Information Systems and the use of people data/analytics

The Benefits

-Salary of £78,715-£91,102 per annum
-25 days' annual leave per year plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
-7.5% employer pension contributions
-Flexible hybrid working options
-Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
-Cycle-to-work scheme
-Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)

Please note you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

Interview Process – Key Dates

Applicants are advised that the selection process for this role is expected to follow the timeline below:

-Initial discussion with the Executive Director: 21 July 2025
-First formal interviews: between 23 and 30 July 2025
-Informal meeting with the People Team: 31 July 2025
-Final stage interviews: 7 August 2025

(All interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please let us know if you are unavailable for any of these dates)

Closing date for applications 13th July 2025.

This role is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with our safeguarding and safer recruitment commitments. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment; any disclosed information will be considered fairly and confidentially, in accordance with our recruitment procedures and the nature of the role.

IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.

If you're ready to lead meaningful people-focused change in a dynamic, complex environment and take the next step in your career as our Director of People, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Please note: This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Hospital IDVA (HIDVA) will be part of our dynamic, responsive and highly regarded HIDVA team, providing crisis intervention, advocacy and support to survivors in hospitals, both patients and staff.

Survivors are often in the immediate aftermath of a crisis, such as physical assault, drug/alcohol medical need, attempted suicide or self-harm and the HIDVA will work with hospital staff to provide high quality support focussing on a strengths based, needs led approach. The HIDVA will offer initial advice and crisis safety planning to the survivor, carry out assessments of needs and risks. They will also advise on criminal justice, civil remedies, housing and any other relevant matters.

We provide a visible and proactive presence in the hospitals and work in partnership with hospital staff to identify, contact and support survivors. The HIDVA team attend safeguarding meetings, ward/nurse handover meetings, deliver training and provide advice and support to staff around domestic abuse.

We offer an out of hours service (Friday evenings and weekend days) at William Harvey Hospital and Darent Valley Hospital on an alternating basis. The post holder will be expected to participate in an out of hours rota, working on average one weekend in four.

The Hospital IDVA will be based part-time in the William Harvey Hospital and part-time in Darent Valley hospital. There is also flexibility to work from the Rising Sun main office from time to time to attend team meetings, supervision and training.

We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children, who has supported survivors with varying experiences and needs. You will be supported by our Head of Adult Services and HIDVA Manager and receive training and an induction into both the hospital work and Rising Sun’s wider services. If unqualified, we will support you to complete a formal domestic abuse qualification on passing your probation.

Equal Opportunities

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups, as we are on a journey to increase diversity in our team. Flexible working is available in most roles, and we strive to accommodate the needs of all applicants and team members.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support to Survivors

• Be present in the hospitals daily to respond to referrals or requests for domestic abuse advice and to meet with survivors. 
• Ensure that survivors are aware of their rights and options and explain the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available to them.
• Produce safety plans with the client, enabling them to assess and manage their own safety.
• Carry out needs assessments, including DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence) risk assessment, to effectively deliver holistic, survivor centred support.
• Work in partnership with hospital staff, safeguarding departments and other services e.g. the police, housing, social services, mental health (amongst others) to advocate for survivors and complete referrals to ongoing support services where appropriate.
• Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) meetings and refer service users to MARAC when appropriate.
• Assist clients in gaining access to solicitors, benefits agencies, housing departments, education, medical treatment, counselling, support networks, community groups, employment support etc.
• Recognise, respect and address the needs of survivors who face particular barriers when seeking access to services, including those from minority groups or with protected characteristics
• Safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; working within safeguarding policies, Child Protection Procedures and local procedures for safeguarding adults at risk.
• Maintain accurate client records, outcome and monitoring data. Prepare information or reports for the monitoring and evaluation of the service.
• Complete daily ward rounds to raise awareness and identify any potential DA support needs for staff or patients.
• Participate in an out of hours rota, providing an on-call phone support service to hospital staff on Friday evenings and weekend days as timetabled.

Partnership Working and Training

• Promote the HIDVA service in the hospitals and build positive relationships with hospital staff, in particular safeguarding teams and clinicians.
• Attend safeguarding, mental health and frequent attenders meetings to screen patients for potential domestic abuse and provide advice to staff.  Together with any other helpful meetings that may arise.
• Deliver training to staff in various health settings across Kent to raise awareness of domestic abuse, safe enquiry and appropriate responding.

General

• Uphold the values and good name of Rising Sun at all times, represent the organisation in a way that is consistent with its philosophy and ethos and in line with all Rising Sun’s policies.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision, training and development opportunities.
• Develop your understanding of trauma informed work and embed in your day-to-day practice.
• Maintain an up to date working knowledge to be able to advise women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies, such as housing options, legislation and welfare.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities in keeping with the nature of this post, as may be required from time to time.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Qualifications

• Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) qualification (desirable)
• Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) qualification (desirable)
• Health qualification (desirable)
   

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse, including high risk clients, and assessing client risks and needs
• Experience of co-producing short- and longer-term risk management, safety and support plans with survivors and their children
• Experience of delivering training (desirable)
• Experience working with the police, social services and MARAC
• Experience of lone working and able to work on own initiative
• Experience working with people with mental health needs, substance misuse, other complex needs
• Experience of working in a hospital / health setting (desirable)
• Knowledge of criminal and civil legal remedies and housing law relating to domestic abuse
• Knowledge of domestic abuse risk assessment tools including DASH and extensive understanding of the MARAC process
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding relating to adults with care and support needs and children
• Up to date knowledge of the welfare benefits system and the ability to ensure service users maximise their benefit entitlement (desirable)
• Knowledge of local services and DA Specialists across Kent & Medway (desirable)

Skills and attributes

• Ability to netork face to face and virtually, to develop new contacts and partnerships
• Ability to train professionals on recognising domestic abuse and responding appropriately (desirable)
• Ability to motivate yourself and work independently on your own initiative
• Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
• Competent using Microsoft office programmes, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passionate about the aim and principles of Rising Sun
• Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
• Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (post holder will be required to attend meetings and across our areas of work)
• Able to work some evenings and weekends
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Safeguarding Statement

Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to team members including:

• 25 days annual leave per year
• A bonus day of leave for your birthday
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
• Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

How to apply

For further information about both Rising Sun and this role, please visit our website. Please fill out an application form if you feel this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales please.

Job Title: Travel Trainer

Report To: Laurence Orrell, travel training coordinator

Salary: £13.85 per hour

Location: Travel within the North London area as required

DBS:This post is subject to a criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure & Barring Service

Context of Job

AFK is a national charity helping young disabled people develop their independence and find employment.  As part of this we provide bespoke travel training on London’s public transport network to and from school, college and work placements in the North London area.

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible candidates to train and support young people to travel specified journeys safely and independently using public transport.

Overall Job Purpose

To train and support a young person to travel a specified journey safely and independently using public transport.  Record your observations and give feedback to the travel training coordinator, the young person and their family.  To take part in reviews of training as it progresses.

Working Conditions

• Casual working assignment with no minimum hours guaranteed

• Each assignment must be mutually agreed by both parties

• You will be expected to work mornings and/or evenings as required by the job and we will also consider job sharing for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person door-to-door as they travel on public transport.
• Familiarise yourself with the following documents –

1. Journey Plan – describes the route you and the trainee will follow, and the alternative route(s) if the need arises. 
2. Risk Assessment – outlines the support needs of the trainee, and risks and strategies to mitigate them.

• Record your observations using standardised forms and relay your observations to the travel training coordinator on a weekly basis.
• Allow the young person to learn independently and only guide, support or intervene when necessary (this will be included in your induction)
• Approach travel training in a positive manner by reinforcing achievements and viewing obstacles as opportunities to learn.  Discuss strategies and agree solutions with the young person, their family and the travel training coordinator.
• To contact the travel training coordinator immediately if there are any emergencies or unexpected situations.
• Ensure that the young person is trained to use the alternative route safely and independently.
• Ensure that the young person learns and/or knows how to contact parents or carers in case of an emergency
• Any issues or concerns must be raised with the travel training coordinator or the business development manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Learn the support needs of the young person prior to training
• Become familiar with the route
• Become familiar with and then follow AFK’s safeguarding policies and procedures

For more information or an informal chat please call Laurence on 07384 79 55 35.

Please see the attached Job Pack for more details about the role 

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would suit the role.

Recruitment Timeline and details

• We will be interviewing on a rolling basis as we receive applications.
• There will be a short test using your mobile phone so please bring it with you
• Please let us know if you need any adjustments in relation to the recruitment process

The Prison Phoenix Trust

The PPT are the leading experts in yoga and meditation in prisons in the UK and Ireland. Since 1988 we have supported the personal development and rehabilitation people living in prison through meditation and yoga. We do this through 121 mentoring, group yoga classes, peer support newsletters and resources such as books and DVDs that help people practise yoga and meditation in their cells. We deliver the British Wheel of Yoga’s accredited training Teaching Yoga in Prison.

A small staff and volunteer team based in Oxford works with a network of self-employed yoga and meditation teachers across the UK and Ireland.

This new role is part of an expansion of the staff team to build the capacity of the charity to meet the growing demands for its services and the income to support this.

The role

At an exciting time for the expansion of the charity’s fundraising activities, the Development Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving and expanding the charity’s income from individual donors while leading the development and execution of community fundraising initiatives and events. This role is pivotal in building and nurturing long-term relationships with individual donors, cultivating new donor prospects, and developing innovative community engagement strategies, working with The PPT’s Development Lead.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic and passionate professional with expertise in donor relations, event management, and community fundraising. They will be skilled at creating impactful experiences that inspire both individual and collective action, making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

1. Individual Fundraising
Innovate and implement a donor acquisition strategy appropriate for the values of The PPT.

• Implement an audience segmentation approach to building individual, regular and legacy giving, drawing on accurate analysis of data, using The PPT’s Access database.
• Project manage delivery of quarterly postal appeals including segmentation and targeting of messaging, mail-merge and printing, dispatch by volunteers or mailing house.
• Email marketing, including use of Mailchimp to segment audiences and target messages.
• Optimise The PPT’s use of JustGiving and other fundraising platforms, regularly reviewing performance.
• Optimise fundraising functionality of The PPT’s website and support colleagues in the development and procurement of a new website.

2. Community fundraising

• Manage and plan the growth of The PPT’s community fund raising activities, with a particular focus on yoga groups and faith groups.
• Review and develop cost-effective levels of support for fundraisers.

3. Donor care:

• Manage relationships with current and prospective donors and fundraisers by ensuring timely acknowledgment of gifts.
• Refine use of automated systems, such as Mailchimp and JustGiving to automate acknowledgement of gifts where appropriate, while ensuring optimum levels of personalisation, such as hand-written cards and notes.  Fulfil established donor journeys, ensuring donor led and annual stewardship is met.

4. Data management, analysis and reporting

• Maintain and update The PPT’s supporter database, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.  Initially using Access and adapt with the move to a new database/CRM programme.
• Track, monitor and report quarterly on results of FR activities
• Support colleagues in the development and procurement of a new database and/or customer relationship management system.

5. Event Coordination

• Plan and project manage delivery of The PPT’s public facing, fundraising and donor stewardship events including planning, promotion, logistics, and follow-up.
• Integrate donor care into event planning, ensuring that donors feel personally valued and appreciated before, during, and after events.
• Work with Communications Coordinator in producing printed and display materials for events.
• Plan and project-manage delivery of The PPT’s presence at networking events for example in yoga, faith and criminal justice communities.

6. Communications and Marketing

• Contribute to development of social media audiences to meet charity’s profile-raising and fundraising objectives.
• Craft compelling messages and content for supporter communications that highlight The PPT’s mission and impact.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential

• Proven fundraising experience, especially in individual giving (e.g., regular giving, legacies, donor stewardship, direct mail, online fundraising
• Knowledge of best practices and ethical standards in fundraising, with a strong focus on donor care
• Expertise in using Excel and Access to analyse and report on fundraising data
• Skilled in using Mailchimp and CRM systems (e.g. Donorfy, Beacon, Salesforce) to manage donor journeys and stewardship - Comfortable analysing donor trends and campaign performance

Desirable

• Membership of a professional fundraising body (e.g. IoF) or evidence of continuous professional developmen
• Knowledge of emerging trends and innovations in donor engagement and stewardship

Work Experience:

Essential

• Experience in donor acquisition and retention, with strong focus on engagement and stewardship
• Experience in planning and managing fundraising events, including logistics, communications, and follow-up
• Experience supporting community fundraising efforts and engaging volunteers
• Experience using online platforms (e.g., JustGiving) for fundraising campaigns
• Able to report effectively on fundraising performance metrics including donor retention
  

Desirable

• Experience working in a small charity environment where flexibility and relationship-based fundraising are critical
• Experience or interest in contemplative practices (e.g., meditation, yoga)
• Experience with or interest in the criminal justice system and/or prison reform

Communication Skills:

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to craft compelling donor messages, thank-you letters, and reports
• Comfortable presenting fundraising results and stories to stakeholders including donors, trustees, and management

Desirable

• Creative in writing appeals and recognising donors in a personalised and inspiring way

Teamwork and collaboration:

Essential

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
• Willing to support other areas of the charity’s work as needed
• Proactive and flexible team player

Desirable

• Able to bring creative ideas for improving collaboration and community engagement

Personal Qualities:

Essential

• Passionate about the charity’s mission and values - Empathetic and relationship-focused
• Organised and able to manage multiple donor relationships with care
• Resilient and adaptable, especially in managing fundraising challenges
• Creative and proactive in planning and delivering engaging fundraising experiences

Desirable

• Interest in personal/spiritual growth
• Strong interest in donor-centred fundraising approaches

Working Needs:

Essential

• Comfortable managing a varied workload and meeting deadlines
• Commitment to delivering exceptional donor care and stewardship
• Tolerant, calm, and self-directed working style

Desirable

• Interest in deepening knowledge of charity fundraising and administration
• Interest in yoga, meditation, or prisons as part of the charity’s broader focus

Applications due as soon as possible to meet a rolling recruitment programme. Full job description, role, terms and conditions on our website. Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter about your interest and suitability for the role.