Learning jobs in northwood, hertfordshire

Summary

• Act as a first point of contact for overall event management activities and undertake project planning programmes.
• Monitor and provide budget updates to the Head of Senior Leadership Development, ensuring expenditure is within budget.
• Responsible for setting up vendors through the procurement process.
• Liaising with freelancers and suppliers to ensure contracts are in place, invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.
• Provide diary management support to the Head of Senior Leadership Development and programme leads to arrange meetings (booking internal and external meetings with Zoom/ Microsoft Teams/meeting rooms, administration support, minutes, agendas and papers).
• Coordinate the implementation, maintenance and reporting from the learning management system. This includes maintaining records of the people-related data and all module information on our online/learning platform and shared drive.

• The post holder is expected to work from Church House 1-2 days per week.
• The role requires the postholder to undertake travel, have overnight stays in venues across the country and on occasion work outside of normal office hours to support the planning and delivery of events.

Please note: This role is also suited for candidates who choose to work from home. If you opt to be a homeworker, you are responsible for your travel expenses to your primary/base location, as the role requires you to attend infrequent face-to-face meetings 1-2 days per month.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be/have:

• Experience in planning and organising activities and/or events which support project work, as well as contributing ideas to improve the efficiency of processes/work.
• Experience in managing budgets and tracking using relevant software for updating budget information.
• Experience in designing e-learning content and virtual learning environments.
• Experience in dealing with customers/stakeholders.
• Comfortable working, handling and analysing confidential and often complex data.
• Ability to work comfortably with competing priorities - to reprioritise work when required, use problem-solving skills to deal with issues if they arise.
• Ability to communicate with senior colleagues and stakeholders.

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of which include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services, including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & stress-related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Applications close on 25 May 2025, and Interviews will take place on 05 June 2025.

Job Title: Membership Administrator

Reports to: Membership and Elections Manager

Line reports: n/a

Contract terms: 35 hours per week, 12 months fixed term (maternity cover)

Salary: £29,895

Location: London based, with hybrid working

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,000 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.

Job Purpose

 The Membership Administrator will support work relating to membership customer service, recruitment, retention, subscriptions, data management and communications.

The post requires strong attention to detail, experience in using CRM systems and excellent customer service and communication skills as the first point of contact in our membership team.

Main responsibilities

 Membership

• Respond to enquiries about membership by email and phone, and being the first point of contact for membership issues
• Process applications for membership ensuring applicants meet the criteria and provide correct documentation e.g. sponsors 
• Suggest improvements to the membership application process
• Ensure member information is up to date within the CRM
• Ensure membership pages of the website are up to date
• Facilitate access to membership benefits
• Providing mailing list for the publishers of the Eye journal
• Assist in the production of regular membership communications
• Provide reports for Council on the number and names of new members and those gaining fellowship by examination
• Assist in the production of promotional material for use at courses and events

Subscriptions

• Administrate Direct Debit process
• Apply bank transfer payments to member accounts
• Administrate collection process of overdue membership payments
• dministrate membership concessions and grade changes
• Respond to enquiries about subscription fees
• Respond to enquires re the annual renewal process

General

• Assist the Membership Elections Manager with arrangements for the College elections as appropriate
• Assist the Membership Elections Manager with attendance at various national marketing events to represent the College as appropriate
• Download CRM reports and presenting in information in various formats, e.g. inclusion of graphs
• Assist with the work of the membership working group including arranging meeting logistics, including dates, location and catering
• Assist with the organisation of meeting papers, including preparing the agenda, circulating papers and drafting minutes

To undertake other duties as required:

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required, including occasional travel and overnight stays.

Inclusion and Diversity statement 

RCOphth is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.  

Our values are: 

Inclusion

• actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
• everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role

Integrity

• being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
• evidence-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience

Innovation

• creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
• actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
• fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities

Improvement

• being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
• continuous and sustainable development across all its activities

Person Specification

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Administration experience in a customer facing environment
• Experience of data processing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Experience of working with CRM systems (please list all systems and experience level on CV)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to relay key information and handle enquiries
• High attention to detail
• Highly developed organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
• Work on own initiative and respond effectively to new situations
• Professional attitude with strong focus on quality of service
• Work well within a team, with consideration for colleagues

Personal Qualities (Attributes)

• Commitment to equity and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
• Committed to own continuing professional development

Other requirements

• Discretion, tact and flexible attitude
• Understanding of GDPR requirements

Staff benefits

 We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:

Work life balance and family friendly benefits:

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year)
• One day of paid leave to move house

 Enhanced parental leave

Planning for your future:

• Employer pension contributions are double the employees, up to a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
• Life assurance of 4x of base salary

Career development:

• All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
• Study loans

Travel:

• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing:

• Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from mid-July to the end of August)
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
• Health Cash Plan

How to apply

Please submit your 2-page CV and a 1-page covering letter. The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the Job Description for reference.

Interviews will be held at our office in Euston, week commencing 23 June 2025. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.

Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The closing date for applications is 16 June 2024.

Learn English at Home (LEAH) is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced individual to lead and develop our volunteer programme. If you’re passionate about community empowerment, have experience in training delivery, and enjoy building meaningful connections, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in volunteer coordination, including recruitment, training, and supervision, alongside a talent for creating engaging workshops and a thriving volunteer community. You’ll be a confident communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong organisational and IT skills are essential, especially for managing databases and monitoring programme outcomes.

You’ll be joining a committed team working to support individuals from marginalised and migrant backgrounds to overcome language barriers and access education, employment, and local services. You’ll play a key role in delivering training for both staff and volunteers, expanding LEAH’s impact across communities.

This is a part-time permanent role (28 hours/week), combining remote work with visits to our Kingston office and community delivery locations across London boroughs including Hounslow, Richmond, and Merton.

Desirable: Knowledge of ESOL, experience in the voluntary/community sector, and a background in working with vulnerable or marginalised groups.

Location: Dependent on Parish placement
Contract: 3-year fixed term, part-time (21 hours per week)
Training Provider: Ridley London, the London training centre of Ridley Hall Cambridge

Do you have a passion for working with children and young people?
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in youth and children’s ministry while receiving high-quality training?

As an apprentice, you will work within a parish to develop and strengthen its children and youth ministry while studying with Ridley London. This three-year apprenticeship leads to a Certificate in Higher Education (Level 4) in Foundations in Theology, Ministry and Mission, with a focus on youth and children’s work.

You’ll be employed for 21 hours per week, spending 16 hours in the parish and 5 hours studying.

Parish Requirement
Applicants must apply with a linked parish in Diocese of London. Interested applicants should first speak with their local parish clergy within the London Diocese to confirm their eligibility. We cannot accept applications without a linked parish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engaging with children and young people, building positive relationships and supporting their faith journey

• Helping to lead activities such as Sunday school, messy church, youth groups, and holiday clubs

• Creating and delivering new initiatives to deepen young people’s involvement in the church

• Developing outreach work with local schools and community groups

• Leading discipleship courses for young people

• Assisting with administration related to children’s and youth work

• Attending regular team meetings, supervision sessions, and training as part of the apprenticeship

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in youth and children’s work (voluntary or paid) or community learning and development

• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 qualifications, or a commitment to achieving these within the first year

• A willingness to commit to a three-year apprenticeship, combining study, training, and hands-on experience

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire young people

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to work both independently and as part of a team

• A commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe environment for children and young people

• A Christian faith and alignment with the mission and values of the Church of England

• Right to work in the UK

About the Diocese of London and the LDF
The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 boroughs.

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy.

Safeguarding Statement
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applicants from those with the relevant experience that will increase this representation.

Additional Information

• This role has an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

• All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check

• The location of the role depends on the Parish placement

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✔ Gain hands-on ministry experience in a local church
✔ Develop skills in youth and children’s work while being mentored and supported
✔ Earn a Higher Education Certificate in Theology, Ministry, and Mission
✔ Be part of a supportive community of apprentices growing in faith and ministry

If you’re excited about working with young people and exploring a future in ministry, we’d love to hear from you!

For more details, please see the full Job Description.

About us

Jigsaw exists to build rigorous evidence for lasting change in education. We engage in applied research, evaluation, strategy and technical assistance. 

Our work focuses on high-impact areas which can strengthen quality education in low- and middle-income countries. This includes specific technical focus on: education technology; education in emergencies and protracted crises; education, climate and environment; and education for girls.

Our values

We focus on the end game - this means you can expect us to focus on things like contextualisation, sustainability and scalability.

We play to our strengths - this means we only say yes to a few things, invest in building our technical expertise, and aim to be exceptional at what we do. 

We ask important questions - life is too short to go with the flow, so we challenge ourselves and those we work with to think critically and constructively about big problems. 

We treat people with dignity - power dynamics are real, respect is important, and our values are lived out through every interaction we have with each other and our research participants. 

We are committed to learning - we do this collaboratively and rigorously, we believe in understanding complex systems, validating our assumptions and applying lean and adaptive principles to all our work.

We prioritise local contexts - and believe that our work is most effective when communities are centrally involved in decision-making. 

We listen deeply - everyone has a story and this matters, so we prioritise participatory and child-friendly methods and build strong relationships with local research organisations. 

We believe change is possible - but making it happen is complex and takes a long time, so we focus our energy on ensuring our work gets read, listened to, and has a positive impact on decision-making.

Our work

Our work is about building evidence that both strengthens and disrupts the education sector. We focus on areas of the sector which we believe to have the highest potential to improve education for those most in need. 

The majority of our current engagements focus on the following four areas: education technology; education in emergencies and protracted crises; education, climate and environment; and education for girls – although these are often overlapping and interconnected with a range of other critical issues. We embrace the complexity of education by wrestling with these intersections. This is where our work has the greatest impact.

On our website you can read more about why we focus on these things, our case studies, and the organisations we work with.

Why this role

There is a crisis in education quality in low-income countries. All of Jigsaw’s work is focused on helping to tackle this through applied research, evaluation, strategy and technical assistance. We exist to build rigorous evidence for education. Our mission is clear and our team is growing.

We want a Researcher to join us. Jigsaw is a place where you can do career-defining work and have a real impact on education. The successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research, evaluation, strategy and technical assistance work within Jigsaw’s core sector focus areas. They will produce fluent and well-structured contributions to written reports and will confidently handle client interactions. They will be a valuable member of a passionate and vibrant team that loves to interact with different communities across the world.

We know that people are complex and experience does not always fit into precise lists. If you don’t meet all the requirements but have a hunch that you might be the right person for our team then please still go ahead, submit an application, and convince us by providing compelling answers to the four questions within the application.

Role description

As a Researcher at Jigsaw you will:

• Co-design quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods methodologies
• Collect data, both face-to-face and remotely
• Clean, validate and analyse data
• Contribute to writing reports and presentations
• Present research findings for a variety of internal and external audiences
• Collaborate with Jigsaw partners and clients on data collection where relevant
• Support proposal development for potential new projects
• Contribute to Jigsaw’s internal work, including participating in internal meetings and supporting key internal priorities

Person specification

We are looking for candidates who possess the following essential skills, competencies and experiences:

• Demonstrated interest in the education sector
• Understanding of the project cycle - proposal development, designing mixed-methods methodologies, collecting data, analysing data, writing reports and presenting findings
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to identify problems and solutions
• Ability to adapt calmly to changing situations
• Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure
• High aptitude for personal learning
• Attention to detail (in data collection, analysis and writing)
• Keenness to grow and engage with constructive feedback
• Willingness to use established tools and processes that facilitate effective team work

In addition, the following skills, experiences and knowledge are desirable:

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to design project workflows, monitor milestones, and adapt plans in response to challenges, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Experience of qualitative and quantitative education research design methodologies, such as mixed methods, quasi-experimental, participatory, case study or process evaluation methods
• Experience of qualitative analysis and qualitative data analysis software
• Experience of statistical methods (descriptive & inferential statistics)
• Arabic or French language proficiency
• Experience of delivering training - both face-to-face and online
• Experience working in a low-income country, ideally in education

What we offer

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week). The role will be based in London and the successful candidate will be required to come into the Jigsaw office at least three days per week, plus occasional international travel.

The salary is £26k - £36k pro rata (starting salary depending on the competencies and experience).

The package also includes:

• 25 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Flexible working arrangements
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal development leave
• Mental health days
• Parental leave
• Discretionary bonus

How to apply

All applicants will be required to answer 4 questions within their application and upload a CV (maximum of two pages). Application deadline - 30 May 2025.

Candidates who meet the criteria set will be invited to take part in a remote-based test and the highest performing candidates will be called for an interview with members of the Jigsaw team.

Whilst we appreciate the time and effort that has gone into your application we can only correspond with short-listed candidates. If you have not heard from us by 06 June 2025 then your application was unsuccessful. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Prison Facilitator - HMP The Mount

Shannon Trust facilitator - HMP The Mount

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP The Mount. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Please note this role is subject to contract award.

‍Interviews are planned for: 25th April 2025

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Learn English at Home (LEAH) is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and driven individual to support our fundraising efforts and help us grow our impact. If you're passionate about social justice and want to be part of a small, values-led charity working to break down language barriers for sanctuary seekers, this could be the role for you.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in fundraising—particularly trusts and foundations—who is a compelling writer and an excellent relationship builder. You’ll be joining at an exciting time as we expand our services. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising Manager and wider leadership team to research opportunities, write persuasive proposals, and cultivate funder relationships to help secure long-term income for our work.

You’ll need to be highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Strong communication skills and a flair for turning data and impact stories into engaging funding applications are essential. Experience with CRM systems and understanding budgets will also be important.

This is a part-time, permanent role (2 days/14 hours per week) with hybrid and flexible working. You'll be based at either our Kingston or Mitcham office.

Desirable: Lived experience as a speaker of English as a second language or knowledge of the UK migration system, interest in digital fundraising, or previous work with volunteers.

If you are committed to reducing poverty in our communities, excited by our vision and ethos, and keen to use your debt advice experience to support those most in need, we would love you to consider applying for this role – it could be the best decision you ever make! 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide debt advice and money education on a case management basis and to support the provision of advice by volunteers. The post holder will be expected to manage their own cases and lead appointment sessions.

Ideally we are looking for someone with prior debt or social welfare experience, and who has experience of working with and supporting volunteers. However we will also consider employing someone as a trainee adviser if you are able to demonstrate that you possess the skills, maturity and determination to become proficient in this role. 

The role will be based in one of our branches in west London, but hybrid and remote options will be considered for the right candidate.

Crosslight Advice offers a comprehensive range of benefits to employees including access to a Health Cash Back Plan and EAP and is committed to offering comprehensive learning and development opportunities. Full and part time working options will be considered.

To find out more please see our Job Pack attached.

About JETS
The Jockeys Education & Training Scheme is a successful registered charity (Number 1149018) that provides career coaching, mentoring and practical career development training to professional jockeys, recently retired professional jockeys and  beneficiaries of the Injured Jockeys Fund.
This year is the 30th anniversary of the charity and the past twelve months have been the busiest in our history.  Our highly regarded, long serving Manager is leaving after 23 years and as we embark on an exciting new chapter, we are seeking a commercially minded and dynamic Manager to continue our vital work with the jockey community.
This post reports to the board of trustees with regular meetings in person and on zoom/teams.

JETS General Manager Job Description:

Industry 

• Work collaboratively with partners, The Professional Jockeys Association and The Injured Jockeys Fund.

• Attend industry and stakeholder meetings and conferences. 

• Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders

• Work with The Jockey Training and Development Management Group and The Jockey Coaching Programme to ensure ‘joined-up’ and quality delivery of training and development to all claiming jockeys.

• Continue to embed dual career and CPD into the training and learning delivery for this cohort of jockeys and full professional jockeys. 

Building Jockey Relations 

•    To represent JETS at both Flat and Jump race meetings on a regular basis 
•    To attend Licence courses and CPD workshops at The British Racing School and The National Horseracing  College, and other venues.
•    To deliver drop-in IAG sessions on a regular basis at (one) of the IJF rehab centres 
•    To pro-actively build and maintain a close rapport with current jockeys, particularly during injury periods and maintain contact with jockeys’ post-race riding career.

Career Coaching and Training

• To conduct face-to-face (preferable) or remote introductory session and follow up sessions when needed to produce dual career and career development action plans as relevant 

• To advise on the production of suitable development and training/development course action plans, to research, advise and assist candidates in finding and accessing the most suitable course for their development.

• To put together and promote in-house training courses (using outside consultants/facilities as required.  For example, group media training, bespoke courses for candidates to access. 

• Signpost candidates where necessary to the relevant jockey support network organisation.

Recruitment/Job Search 

•    To assist with and compile CV’s for candidates and assist with applications and letters of application/cover letters. 
•    To conduct/arrange bespoke Interview Technique Consultations as required. 
•    To provide general advice on creative job search/networking/work experience/shadowing/Friends of JETS 
•    To monitor and advertise on JETS Job Board relevant racing and equestrian vacancies.  Liaise directly with employers, processing enquires from employers with potential vacancies.  Keep relevant candidates informed of opportunities. 

Join us to support people-led change across the UK.

The Churchill Fellowship is a community of changemakers whose mission is to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

We support outstanding individuals pursuing their own vision for change in an issue where they have first-hand experience. They are driven by a personal commitment to tackle today’s key issues, to develop new solutions for their communities and sectors, and to exchange ideas throughout the UK and beyond. They work across all of today’s most pressing challenges, from protecting the environment to preventing domestic abuse, from increasing youth employment to enriching urban spaces and much more.

Collectively, they create change that reaches across the country. Every year we select over 100 new Fellows and fund them to spend up to two months discovering new approaches around the world for practical issues they care passionately about. Fellowships cover every aspect of UK life because our approach is universal, responsive and inclusive. We respond to emerging trends and challenges and our Fellowships are open to all UK adults regardless of qualifications, background or age. Fellows propose their own programmes of research and action and bring their lived or learned experience of their chosen subject.

We believe in the power and potential of individuals and prioritise people and topics that would not be funded elsewhere.

This inclusive approach gives the Fellowship a unique range and authority and has created a powerful model for change, based on real needs, frontline insight and personal dedication. It offers dynamic individuals the recognition, funding and support to pursue what is often their mission of a lifetime.

The Fellowship was created by public subscription in 1965 as the living legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Since then we have made almost 6000 grants to inspiring individuals who possess the passion and commitment to make a real difference. Many Fellows become knowledge leaders and influencers for the long term and continue to feel the beneficial effects of the Fellowship decades after being awarded.

The Churchill Fellowship is a community of changemakers whose mission is to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

The Activate Fund:

For 60 years, the Churchill Fellowship has been supporting remarkable individuals to source solutions from around the world to tackle critical issues affecting communities in the UK. The Activate Fund is an extension of the Fellowship which provides further funding and support to Fellows on their return to the UK to turn their ideas into action and achieve real and lasting change.

Purpose of the role:

This is a new role which sits within the Fellowship team and will be responsible for the re-opening of the Activate Fund in June 2026, following completion of a successful pilot. The Head of Activate will lead on all aspects of the application and award cycle and on the development of additional forms of support to enhance Fellows’ impact on society. The role will be supported by the Activate Manager, work closely with the Salesforce and Engagement teams, and alongside colleagues managing the annual Fellowship selection process.

This is a new role which is being recruited with sufficient lead-in time for the Head of Activate to be inducted into the existing processes to deliver the first year of awards, with scope to introduce new ideas to enhance the Fund’s impact from Year 2.

Key responsibilities:

Delivery of Activate

• Lead on the re-introduction of the Activate Fund; responsible for ensuring that potential applicants and relevant stakeholders understand the purpose, scope and criteria of the Fund and that all systems and processes are in place for applications to open in June 2026.
• Lead on the selection process from pre-applicant support to application, assessment and award, supported by the Activate Manager, working closely with the Salesforce team and the Comms team, and ensuring the process is aligned with TCF’s EDI values and strategic priorities.
• Lead on the iterative improvement of application and award documentation, throughout the lifetime of the Fund, working closely with the Salesforce team to ensure that any process changes are agreed with sufficient planning time to be implemented ahead of the next cycle.
• Oversee and participate in the longlisting and shortlisting of applications to the Fund, alongside other Fellowship staff and external assessors, where required.
• Responsible for establishing and convening (an) award panel(s) for the Activate Fund and working with the Chief Executive and Engagement team to identify panel members, likely to be drawn from the Fellowship’s Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, expert working groups and/or previous Activate grantees.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate due diligence is conducted on applicants and where relevant, host organisations, to ensure that Activate grants are awarded in line with TCF’s charitable objectives and for a purpose that benefits individuals and communities in the UK.
• Attend and play a key role in the Activate selection interviews, including supporting Panel decision making according to agreed selection criteria, grant-setting and providing feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
• Oversee the award, payment and reporting of Activate grants, including the development of appropriate terms and conditions, and reporting requirements.
• Manage the Activate annual budget, ensuring that grants awarded are in line with the annual budgetary allocation for the Fund and report as required to the SLT.
• In collaboration with the Development team and Salesforce team, set up appropriate reporting mechanisms so that funding partners contributing to the Fund are informed of relevant Activate awards and updated on progress, as required.

Safeguarding and EDI

• Work with the Fellowship’s safeguarding lead and with the Fellowship Director to identify safeguarding risks and develop appropriate processes that are specific to the Activate Fund, for example where Fellows are working with children and adults at risk.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Fellowship’s approach to Fellows’ wellbeing, particularly when awarding grants to Fellows with lived experience of the issues they are addressing in their project. 
• Work closely with the Fellowship’s EDI lead to ensure a proactive and consistent approach to EDI in the delivery of the Fund; in particular, that the Activate Fund’s selection processes are accessible to all Fellows eligible to apply, that EDI is core to the development of pre-application and non-financial support, and that the Fund’s messaging is inclusive and representative of the diversity of Churchill Fellows.

Enhancing Fellows’ capacity to achieve UK impact

• Building on learning from the Activate pilot, work closely with the Activate Manager to develop a support offer for Activate grantees that enhances their capacity to deliver their funded project and create change in their chosen sector or community; this could include 1:1 support such as mentoring and coaching and/or peer learning, convening and networking opportunities with the wider Fellowship community.
• Working closely with the Fellowship Director and Head of Fellowship, explore if there might be opportunities for scaling support which has been tried and tested with Activate grantees, to Fellows at different stages in their Fellowship journey.
• In collaboration with the Engagement team, support Fellows to develop relationships with individuals and organisations in relevant sectors that will amplify the impact of their Activate project and proactively explore opportunities for Knowledge Partners to contribute time, expertise and networking support to Activate grantees.  

Evaluation and Learning

• Working closely with the Engagement Director, to develop an approach for evaluating how the Activate Fund enhances Fellows’ capacity to create change in the UK.  
• Apply lessons learned from stakeholder feedback to improve the experience of Activate applicants and grantees through changes to the selection process, development of new forms of support and extension of networking opportunities with the wider Fellowship community.
• Working closely with the Fellowship Director to undertake a strategic review of the impact of the Fund from the end of Year 3.
• Keep up to date with new thinking and research around supporting and developing individuals and good practice in grant making, including developing relationships with relevant individuals and organisations.

Fellowship team

• Attend quarterly leadership meetings, where appropriate and, in particular, to contribute to thinking about TCF’s role in supporting Fellows to achieve change in the UK.
• Attend Fellow-led events as appropriate and utilise knowledge of Fellows’ activation of their Fellowship learning to contribute to the design and delivery of Fellowship events, such as Connect & Inspire, as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent transferable skills

Skills & Experience

• 10 years’ experience in grant making, with at least 3 years in a senior grant making role with responsibility for designing and delivering an end-to-end grant making process.
• Experience of managing a multi-year grant making or support programme and balancing ongoing delivery with innovation and improvement.
• Experience of working with and supporting individuals to create change whether through grant making, learning and facilitation or movement building. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of different grant making practices and a commitment to trying out new approaches to remove barriers to those furthest away from funding.
• Experience of convening and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders to deliver time-sensitive projects or programmes and confident in liaising and negotiating with busy people in senior positions.
• Previous line management experience. 
• Experience in safeguarding and or risk management. 
• Experience in analysing and interpreting data for the purpose of monitoring, evaluation and improvement.
• Experience using and interacting with Salesforce (or similar CRM) and of working collaboratively with a data management/systems team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for communicating face-to-face, in writing and by telephone with individuals at all levels.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and comfort with facilitating meetings via video conferencing platforms.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Evidence of managing a team and contributing to the creation of inclusive and collaborative working environments.
• Experience of liaising with, negotiating and managing relationships with external organisations, teams, and individuals. 

Personality Characteristics 

• A confident and reflective leader, with the ability to inspire and support a new team and to contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Ability to balance an appetite for innovation and improvement with a pragmatic approach to working within an annual grants cycle. 
• Ability to work with good humour, a positive attitude, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to meet deadlines, and to work under pressure when required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Passionate about achieving excellence through personal development and continual learning.
• Self-motivated and a great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working.
• To have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of the Churchill Fellowship and an interest in the social impact and the work of the TCF Fellows.

Working for The Churchill Fellowship

Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:

• Salary c. £50-£55,000 per annum (5 days per week / 36.5 hours)
• Hybrid working policy (minimum of 1-2 days per week in the office)
• 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break
• 1 weeks paid leave for volunteering
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)
• Personal Development Budget for training

Standard working hours are 36.5 hours a week 9.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Friday, including a paid lunch break of one hour.

We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office a minimum of 1 to 2 days a week with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings, and Thursdays as an additional core day for Senior Leaders.

Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.

We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the role as soon as possible after that.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  Our office accommodation is accessible. 

Deafblind UK supports people who have both sight and hearing loss. You’ll be welcomed into our big family of clinical, operational and administrative staff who are all passionate about making life better for our members. Working for Deafblind UK is flexible and friendly. We support a healthy work-life balance and from the moment you join us, you will be fully supported by the wider team. You will also get a generous annual leave allowance and access to our Westfield Health Cash Plan.

We are looking to recruit a full-time officer to join our Charitable Services team delivering employability support for individuals with a sight and hearing loss across Greater London.

We are seeking a good self-motivated planner with experience of employment services who can develop our delivery of the service across London, helping people to identify and reach their chosen goals. You will have a good track record of delivering support in one to one situations and also in group settings, both face to face and online.  You'll also need to be an effective networker who can create and maintain relationships with a wide range of partner organisations.

The people we support have varying degrees of sensory loss, from the mild to the more profound.  We are committed to respecting and celebrating the unique personalities and aspirations of each individual as we work with them to identify the most empowering bespoke action plan for them. 

Please note that prior experience of working with people with sensory loss is helpful but not essential for this role, as all relevant training will be provided.

Contact us for further details of the job role on 0800 132 320.

The Company

We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility, and communication. We help them to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence.

Deafblindness affects everyone in different ways. Some people might have mild sight and hearing loss whereas others can’t see or hear anything. It can be isolating and lonely and can lead to mental health issues - but it’s far more common than many people realise. Around 450,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekdays

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Office based in central London with regular independent travel across Greater London required.

Application Instructions

To apply please provide a CV and one page cover letter demonstrating your previous experience and suitability. AI generated letters will be overlooked.

Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.

Key info:

• Based in London, UK

• Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)

• £27,010 per annum salary 

• Programme dates: October 2025 - September 2026 (49 weeks)

About On Purpose:

On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.

Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.

Programme summary:

• Two 6 month placements:

Through work placements with leading purpose-driven organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and Sustainable Ventures.

• Expert-led learning:

Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching:

Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive, impactful community:

You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Benefits:

• Earn while you learn: On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.

• Develop your ability to make an impact: Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.

• Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into a whole range of sustainability jobs and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 

• Standard UK holiday allowance

• A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.

• Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

• Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications [Extended deadline]: Tuesday 27 May, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews will be held in mid-late June.

Job Purpose: The Senior Programme Development Officer is responsible for identifying and securing funding and managing relationships with Peace Direct’s funders

Reporting to: Programme Development Manager

Location: The position will be based at Peace Direct’s office in London.

Peace Direct does not currently hold a sponsorship license and therefore if you do not have the right to work in the UK, we cannot accept your application.

The Role

Working within our International Partnerships, Programmes and Research (IPPR) team, the Senior Programme Development Officer will secure income for Peace Direct through research, development and management of relationships with new and existing funders. The post holder will proactively identify new funders, write proposals and reports and steward relationships to secure and maintain the funding necessary for Peace Direct to achieve its organisational goals. This includes programmatic, research, advocacy and strategic funding, working with restricted and unrestricted grants from institutional and trust and foundation funders ranging from £1,000 to £1m+. In collaboration with others, the post holder will also accompany advise and support local partners to diversify their funding.

The role is for someone with an enthusiasm for working with funders, with a strong track record of successfully securing grants from trusts, foundations and/or institutional donors. You will have strong writing skills, exceptional attention to detail and be capable of working effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines. A strong affinity with peacebuilding and an interest in challenging the way the international cooperation and peacebuilding sectors works would be beneficial, as would language skills in French, Spanish and/or Arabic.

This permanent position is based in our small, friendly Central London office, working alongside a highly committed and diverse team.

Who we are 

Peace Direct is an international charity with a vision for a just world, free from violent conflict. Working in partnership with local peacebuilders in some of the world’s most conflict-affected places, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

Still interested? Take a look at the job description to see full details about the role and whether it matches your skills, career goals and experience.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and why you are interested in the role via Charity Jobs.

Your covering letter should be no longer than two sides of A4. Please indicate in your cover letter, should you choose to, whether you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We also offer candidates the choice of submitting a video clip (i.e. a video cover letter) if this is preferable to a written cover letter. To ensure fairness we suggest you turn the camera off so that we only hear your voice. The video should be no more than 2 minutes in length. You should email it as a video link via WeTransfer or any other file sharing tool, to our recruitment inbox, the address of which you will find on the jobs page of our website as unfortunately the Charity Jobs website does not permit a url to be inserted here.

For the video cover letter, the following should guide your speaking points:

- Your name;

- The job you are applying for;

- Describe your overall skills and abilities (as they relate to the post being advertised);

- A brief description of your work experience (in relation to the post being advertised);

- What makes you qualified for the new position;

- Any additional details that help introduce yourself

You should choose either a written cover letter or a video cover letter, but we request that you please DO NOT submit both.

Closing deadline for CV and cover letter is 11:30pm on Sunday 15th June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short supplementary information form.

Interviews will be held online between 23rd – 26th June 2025.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and strongly advocate our DEI policy and commitment to maintain an inclusive workplace culture; we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent, so we welcome a conversation about any DEI concerns you may have. Please contact our HR Manager, Lesley Agbarakwe. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had; it’s about your passion and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you to use your skills and knowledge in this field of work.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which includes criminal records (DBS) checks. Peace Direct also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). In line with this Scheme, we will ask your consent to request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation after having left previous employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Peace Direct is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Peace Direct engages. Peace Direct expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Peace Direct is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm and to sign up to our Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.

As part of being a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome people with disabilities or health challenges to apply and those who meet our Essential requirements as laid out in the job specification will be guaranteed an interview for the job for which you are applying, through our Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

Full-time | Permanent | Circa £40,000 per annum, subject to experience
Based in Shepherd’s Bush, West London (with some flexibility)

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Are you driven by the belief that everyone deserves a second chance?

Do you see practical skills like driving as a powerful route to independence and opportunity?
Join The Upper Room and lead a transformative programme that supports ex-offenders and young people at risk of offending to rebuild their confidence, regain control of their futures, and move towards lasting change.

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About The Upper Room

The Upper Room is a frontline, community-based charity in Shepherd’s Bush, West London, dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals facing homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion. Through a holistic range of services—including hot, nutritious meals, employability training, and tailored support—we help people take practical steps towards greater independence, stability, and wellbeing.

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About the UR4Driving Programme

UR4Driving is one of our key initiatives, supporting individuals who have experienced the criminal justice system, or are at risk of entering it, by helping them obtain a driving licence. This simple yet powerful tool opens up access to employment, responsibility, and self-belief. Through structured one-to-one support, motivational sessions, and practical driving instruction, participants work toward personal goals and reduce their risk of reoffending.

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About the Role

As Service Manager[MH1] , you will lead the delivery, development, and strategic direction of UR4Driving. You will manage its day-to-day operations, finances, partnerships, and team, ensuring the programme is high-quality, participant-focused, and impactful.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Leadership and Development

• Shape and lead a transformative support programme that empowers participants to make lasting change.
• Oversee and improve service delivery, ensuring quality and alignment with The Upper Room’s values.
• Promote the programme and develop referral partnerships, including with prisons, probation services, and community agencies.
• Collaborate with the CEO on future strategy and programme innovation.

2. Team and Budget Management

• Line manage the small UR4Driving team, offering supervision and professional support.
• Appoint and oversee driving instructors, ensuring delivery standards and clear communication.
• Manage the project budget, maintain financial records, and ensure cost-effective use of resources.

3. Stakeholder and Referral Partner Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and funders.
• Represent the project at events, forums, and meetings across London.
• Support fundraising efforts by providing impact data, case studies, and programme insight.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Track participant progress and engagement throughout and beyond the programme.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to internal and external reporting cycles.
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and equality policies.

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What We’re Looking For

Experience & Abilities

• Proven experience delivering structured programmes or support to marginalised groups, ideally including ex-offenders or those at risk of offending.
• Confident facilitating group sessions and providing one-to-one motivation or support.
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and working with external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries while building trust and rapport.
• Genuinely passionate about helping people build the skills they need to move forward. And take charge of their own future.
• Excited to support our clients and play. A hands-on role in growing the UR4 Driving project and exploring new ways it can make a difference.

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Knowledge & Skills (Desirable)

• Understanding of barriers faced by ex-offenders and relevant legislation (e.g. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
• Familiarity with resettlement pathways, coaching or casework.
• Competence using MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and social justice.

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Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above (desirable)
• IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance) or other relevant advisory/support qualification

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Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, subject to experience
• Hours: 35 hours/week (5 days), primarily office-based with some flexibility
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Benefits:
  • TOIL for occasional evening/weekend work
  • Training and CPD opportunities
  • Supportive, purpose-driven team culture

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How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a covering letter (max 500 words) outlining why you’re interested in the role and what you’d bring to it. If you’d like to arrange an informal chat before applying, we’d be happy to speak with you.

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Recruitment Process

• Stage 1: Panel interview focused on your experience, motivation and approach.
• Stage 2 (if shortlisted): A short presentation followed by further discussion. Full briefing provided in advance.

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Closing Date: 2nd June 2025