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Financial Controller
About you
As Financial Controller you will oversee our finance function ensuring that our management reporting, payroll, VAT, forecasting, sales and purchase ledger processes run as efficiently as possible and safeguard the assets of the charity.
We run payroll for around 400 staff and one large part of the role will be improving the processes around this, with support from the Finance Director and Head of HR.
You will line manage and support the development of two Finance Officers. You will report to the Director of Finance & ICT.
This is a new role and is a great opportunity to make your mark in a fascinating and challenging organisation.
What we offer:
The role is hybrid and you will work two days a week either in our office in Wandsworth (SW18 3HR) or East Acton (W12 0AE)
Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, 3% contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
Why Join Pact?
• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Develop your leadership skills in a strategic finance role.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting role please complete an application form by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.
Organisation:
Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focuses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including from people with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120 years of service delivery.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity.
Location: Two days a week either in our office in Wandsworth (SW18 3HR) or East Acton (W12 0AE)
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £57,000
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Finance Director, CIMA, ACCA, Finance Manager, etc.
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RESEARCH & EVALUATION OFFICER
Salary: £36,000 - £43,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Strategic Evidence Manager
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Contract: Fixed-term contract until September 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to further discussion around flexible working for the successful candidate)
Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Wednesday 30 July 2025, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Research & Evaluation Officer. We need you to help ensure Cancer Research UK's (CRUK) activities and communications to improve the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer are evidence based and appropriately evaluated. Further to this, you'll consolidate insights from these projects and the relevant literature, ensuring they are disseminated within the charity and beyond.
What will I be doing?
Project managing and providing advice on research/evaluation of CRUK activities ensuring that the methods, analyses and communication of results are appropriate, high quality and have maximum impact
Interpreting and communicating research/evaluation results effectively to internal and external stakeholders
Developing a sound, rounded knowledge of topics relevant to reducing cancer incidence and improving cancer outcomes, as appropriate to their portfolio of responsibilities, through review of evidence, and close collaboration with colleagues within the team, department and the whole of CRUK
Contributing to the critique and synthesis of research, data and insight through the preparation of evidence briefs and evidence-based content, distilling key points
Preparing PowerPoint decks, one pagers, reports, and conference presentations/posters to a high standard, working with colleagues and/external researchers as appropriate to communicate insights and influence future work programmes
Maintaining good working knowledge of behavioural research evidence relevant to specific projects (e.g. barriers to bowel cancer screening participation) through interrogation of the evidence base and via internal and external networks
Helping to ensure research/evaluation budgets are appropriately managed and distributed within and between projects across Policy, Information and Communications
Maintaining and developing effective working relationships with CRUK colleagues, key stakeholders, academics/other experts and external suppliers, making the most of opportunities for collaboration on research/evaluation where appropriate.
What skills are you looking for?
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience working as a researcher or evaluation specialist, ideally in health
Knowledge of behavioural research evidence, ideally relevant to cancer prevention, early diagnosis and cancer treatment
Extensive experience carrying out quantitative and qualitative analysis (e.g. statistical significance testing, thematic analysis)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to flex communication style to suit a range of professional and lay audiences
Project management experience with the ability to prioritise effectively, balancing project level tasks with strategic focus
Ability to quickly analyse and draw robust conclusions from scientific papers and reports
Demonstrated experience in survey design and analysis
Drive and determination to deliver high quality research and evaluation
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, academics, health professionals, external suppliers and other stakeholders
Ability to select and negotiate with external suppliers to drive cost efficiencies
Proficient with statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA or SPSS).
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.
Location: Hybrid, with monthly visits to our London office and regular college travel (2/3 days a week, with up to 4/5 days in busy periods).
Travel: You will be required to regularly travel to your assigned colleges, so reliable means of transport (e.g. car/bus/train) is essential. Colleges you may need to travel to include: Hopwood Hall and Wirral Met.
For travel to the London office, you will be able to claim expenses.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).
Salary: Competitive, including London weighting where applicable.
Start Date: July 28th 2025.
Duration: Fixed term until end of May 2026, with potential for extension.
Benefits
✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).
✅ Professional development and training opportunities.
✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.
✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.
About Us
Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.
We are now seeking a driven and passionate Programme Coordinator to join our growing team and ensure the successful delivery of our tutoring programmes.
About the Role
As a Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for student engagement, timetabling, logistics, and tutor performance, helping learners secure vital qualifications for their future.
Programme Coordination
- Manage a portfolio of up to 300 students throughout the year, ensuring sustained engagement with tutoring sessions.
- Prepare for programme launches, including timetabling of sessions and logistical planning.
- Maximise student reach by filling available tutoring spaces and maintaining an active pipeline of students.
- Develop strategies to enhance student engagement and track attendance KPIs using our CRM system (Salesforce).
- Prioritise safeguarding and student safety at all times.
Tutor Performance and Delivery
- Oversee tutor task and session management to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Conduct regular check-ins with tutors, providing guidance and feedback.
- Observe tutoring sessions to uphold delivery standards and improve programme effectiveness.
College Relationships and Programme Logistics
- Build and maintain strong relationships with college staff to ensure seamless programme delivery.
- Manage logistical preparations, including scheduling sessions and room bookings.
- Maintain clear communication with college stakeholders and contribute to impact reporting.
- Support contract renewal discussions to sustain and expand partnerships.
Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation
- Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance programme efficiency.
- Contribute to wider organisational projects, such as tutor training, resource development, and student engagement initiatives.
- Lead special projects aligned with your interests to further our mission.
Championing Get Further’s Vision and Values
- Represent Get Further’s values in all interactions with students, tutors, and external partners.
- Ensure accuracy in reporting and programme evaluation to drive positive systemic change.
- Collaborate with the wider team to support the charity’s strategic priorities.
About You
- We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:
- A strong commitment to tackling educational inequality and supporting disadvantaged students.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards for student success.
- Resilience, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to students and senior stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, time management, and ability to work independently.
- IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable:
- Experience in education programme delivery.
- Familiarity with Salesforce.
- Understanding of the further education sector.
- Interest in or commitment to a career in the charity sector.
How to Apply
Complete our online application, including your CV (max 2 pages) and responses to the 3 application questions.
Suitable candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Use of AI in application: We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when drafting your job application. But when misused, it can make your application generic and lack individuality, meaning your application won't stand out. If you do use AI, please make sure you use it wisely, and ensure that the final application reflects your unique personal experience, accomplishments, and skills.
Join Us in Making a Difference.
Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to empowering students.
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Programme Coordinator, Education Programme Manager, Student Engagement Officer, Further Education Coordinator, Tutor Coordinator.
To support students in further education from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications that unlock opportunities.
The Director of Care is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic development, operational management, and continuous improvement of patient care services within the Mary Stevens Hospice. Ensuring the highest standards of palliative and end-of-life care are delivered in line with regulatory requirements, national best practices, and the values of the hospice. Working closely with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Care will provide visionary leadership, fostering a culture of compassion, excellence, and innovation in patient care.
They will take the role and responsibilities as the registered manager for the hospice and its regulated activities in accordance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The postholder will act as the Director for Infection Prevention.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· As the Registered Manager, you will ensure that all legislative requirements of the Care Quality Commission are adhered to within the necessary timeframes, maintaining outstanding ratings where possible.
· Develop and implement the hospice’s care strategy in line with the organisational vision.
· To lead on the delivery of care strategies to always ensure outstanding standards of patient care and safety.
· Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, including the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
· Chair the Infection Prevention committee and report to the Senior Leadership Team any actions required.
· Monitor and be responsible for quality assurance and governance standards across all clinical services.
· Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and quality assurance frameworks.
· Ensure hospice compliance with local and national standards and ensure that regular audits of all care services are carried out and improvements in practice are instigated as needed.
· Attend regular Trustee meetings as a member of the Senior Leadership Team providing reports as requested.
· Provide the CEO with information on clinical operational issues and any risks to service delivery with recommendations for action, in a timely manner.
· To develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders, including the Integrated Care Board and commissioning bodies, to influence palliative care provision across Dudley and the wider community.
· Represent the hospice at local Place and End of Life meetings as required.
· Provide strong leadership, support and supervision across the clinical and supportive care teams maintaining professional and ethical standards.
· Manage and monitor clinical effectiveness, ensuring continuous quality improvement.
· Management of direct reports by providing support, supervision and advice through regular 1:1s and annual appraisals fostering a developmental culture and consistently applying the hospice HR policies and procedures as appropriate.
· Being a role model and advocate for the hospice values of Care, Compassion and Kindness.
· Provide inspirational leadership to clinical teams, ensuring a culture of professional development, well-being, and engagement.
· Support and mentor clinical managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
· Champion staff training and development, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
· Participate in the development of the hospice’s education programme both internally and externally.
· Work with senior colleagues to monitor cost efficiencies and cost improvement opportunities.
· Represent the hospice at regional and national forums, influencing policy and best practices in palliative care.
· Develop strong relationships with commissioners, donors, and external healthcare organisations to ensure service sustainability.
· Work with the CEO and Finance Director to manage care budgets efficiently.
· Ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining high standards of care.
This is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks to support the smooth running of the hospice.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Educated to degree level in related healthcare field
Registered health professional
Leadership qualification/ or demonstratable leadership experience
Excellent IT skills-Excel, Word, MS Office
Minimum of 5 years’ post registration experience
Excellent leadership skills
Knowledge of healthcare sector
Experience of leading infection prevention practice
Strong knowledge of CQC and other regulatory requirements
Evidence of advanced communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Enhanced DBS
Desirable
Experience in a palliative care environment
Non-medical prescriber
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 11th August 2025.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Tuesday 19th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re at a crucial point in a campaign which spans political advocacy, public communications and engagement with businesses, targeted towards ensuring the introduction of what our coalition calls a UK ‘Business, Human Rights and Environment Act’. This successful applicant will play a central role in shaping and driving forward the campaign, working alongside our civil society partners to do so.
We are a broad coalition, including NGOs, trade unions and law firms, and spanning a range of political and thematic priorities, from workers’ rights and modern slavery, to climate and the environment, global justice and the rights of women and girls, children and indigenous peoples. What brings us together is a shared commitment to improving corporate accountability for human rights abuses and environmental destruction: in line with this, collaborative work for change alongside our partners is at the heart of all we do.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a real commitment to campaign for change on corporate accountability for human rights abuses. You’ll be enthusiastic and full of ideas, able to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, while being ready to show initiative and take ownership of your area of work. We are a small team, and all are accountable for some of the mundane tasks necessary in a small organisation.
Please send a CV and cover letter of no more than two sides outlining your reasons for applying for the role and why you believe you are suitable for it. Please also include within your cover letter or cv between one to three samples of writing you may have available to share. This can be published pieces or extracts from unpublished written work (e.g. dissertation).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Manager, HIV Services Coordination and Team Lead plays a key leadership role in supporting and enabling METRO’s HIV service managers and project leads to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and impactful services. Reporting to the Head of HIV or Director of Services, the post-holder provides day-to-day oversight of contracts, projects, and workstreams, offering hands-on supervision and management support across the HIV domain.
The post holder will act as a key link between delivery teams and the charity’s strategic leadership, helping staff navigate funder requirements, reporting deadlines, and project milestones. They will support the development of funding proposals, engage externally with commissioners and partners, and ensure METRO’s HIV services are aligned with good practice and funder expectations.
METRO Charity runs various HIV prevention and support services across London and the Southeast. These services include Pan London and local HIV prevention services, HIV support services including advice and advocacy and family support, HIV peer mentoring and counselling services. Many of these services are delivered in partnership with agencies such as the GMI Partnership consisting of Spectra, Positive East, and our partners such as The Love Tank and African Advocacy Foundation. Our services are also embedded in other sexual health partnerships, such as the SASH programme, which consists of our partnerships with Turning Point, London Friend and Naz. We also work with several NHS Trusts as part of our work with the London HIV Fast Track Cities programme and wider programmes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Carers UK is the national charity for unpaid carers. With more than 5.8 million carers in the UK today, we exist to make life better for those who provide unpaid care to family and friends. Through our information and advice services, peer support network, and campaigning for change, we are here for carers when they need us most.
You’ll be joining our Income Generation and Communications team - an ambitious and supportive department where collaboration, innovation and learning are at the heart of what we do. Together, we’re growing sustainable income to ensure unpaid carers across the UK get the support they need and deserve.
About the role
As Income Generation Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in supporting and strengthening our fundraising activity. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you’ll help deliver and track income across our individual giving, legacy, and payroll giving programmes. From donor stewardship and financial reporting to managing inboxes, calendars, and team resources, you’ll keep things running smoothly and accurately. You’ll also support client servicing for our Employers for Carers programme and help ensure strong financial and administrative processes across the wider Income Generation and Communications team.
About you
You’ll bring strong organisation and communication skills, an eye for detail, and a good understanding of voluntary income streams. Confident working with data and financial reports, you’ll be comfortable using databases and Microsoft Office tools to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. You’re motivated, collaborative, and proactive - ready to play a vital role in supporting our mission. Most importantly, you care about making a difference for unpaid carers and want to be part of a team that’s working to create real change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
How to apply
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply, please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 August, 5pm
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Delight
Delight is a leading arts-based learning charity that uses the joy of the arts to create magic in learning.
We support schools in closing the opportunity and attainment gap for children affected by disadvantage and those with additional needs.
We develop our art, dance, drama, storytelling and STEM programmes with industry professionals, teachers and children. This is to ensure we offer excellent and relevant content that broadens horizons, develops personal wellbeing, and social and emotional resilience to improve engagement with learning.
Job Description
Delight is looking for an engaging and reliable Programme Lead to oversee the delivery of our commercial programming to fully drive school engagement, teacher training and programme resourcing.
You’ll be an exceptional project manager with very strong attention to detail and a proven record in coordinating, problem-solving and effective communication.
Driving a van to partner schools around England (with occasional overnight stays) is a requirement of the role.
Key responsibilities
Coordination
• Finalise timetabling
• Liaise with schools
• Schedule teacher training sessions
• Manage hotel and venue bookings
Resources
• Work with network of freelancers to design and print resources
• Oversee procurement and fulfilment for programming
Working with Schools
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner schools
• Deliver in-person and remote teacher training (England and beyond)
• Deliver and replenish programme resources at partner schools
Design
• Support with the development of promotional materials
• Use Canva and AI for design ideation
• Support with the editing of promotional photos and films
Impact & Reporting
• Manage data gathering and impact tracking with schools
• Evaluate programme outcomes
• Write stakeholder Impact Reports
Other
• Driving licence and confidence driving a large van
• Work collaboratively within a small team
• Adhere to Delight’s policies and procedures at all times
Delight believes in creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from candidates currently underrepresented within arts and STEM education and organisations.
To apply, please read the full Job Pack and submit a current CV and cover letter telling us how
you meet the Person Specification.
Application deadline
• 11.59pm Wednesday 6th August 2025
Shortlisted candidates
• Contacted on Friday 8th August 2025
First interview
• Monday 11th August 2025
Second Interview:
• Wednesday 13th August 2025
Ideal start date
• September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a suitably qualified person to join our team as HR Officer to promote good HR practice throughout the District and its constituent churches and Circuits. The HR Officer will provide expert advice for line managers and provide support for all HR matters, enabling all lay staff to flourish in their roles in addition to meeting statutory and Methodist requirements. This role will include working closely with the District Secretary and other members of the District Lay Employment Committee to develop policies and ensure these are implemented across the District.
A full job description can be found on the attached Job Pack.
A growing, evangelistic, justice-seeking and inclusive church without walls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This role will take our charity’s mission to a wider audience at an exciting time of development and growth. For a small communications team, we punch above our weight - regularly hitting the headlines, getting featured on agenda-setting news shows, receiving pro-bono support from renowned agencies and we have high-profile ambassadors, such as Prue Leith, Henry Dimbley and Thomasina Miers in our corner.
We need someone who’s creative, strategic and has great media contacts, or the knowhow to forge them, who can ensure a steady stream of coverage that gets our work in front of key audiences. This is an exciting time. Change is coming to school food - the government has committed to updating the school food standards and you’ll be part of the effort to transform the food kids eat in school every day. You’ll enjoy problem solving, crafting ideas and media opportunities, from stunts to stories.
You’ll be working on exciting projects, experience some incredible food and be surrounded by an ambitious, diverse and dynamic team, all passionate about the power great food and food education in schools has to shape and change young lives.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
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Work with the Head of Communications to develop and deliver content, media moments and campaigns that help raise awareness of our cause and achieve our wider strategic goals.
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Work closely with colleagues, school chefs and teachers to unearth compelling content that will connect with key audiences.
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Identify, create and secure opportunities for coverage of our charity’s mission in target publications and platforms.
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Create and deliver communications plans and assets.
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Build networks and contacts within mainstream, education and food-related traditional and social media platforms to secure proactive story and content placement.
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Deal with reactive media queries to tight deadlines, overseeing preparation of briefs and Q&As.
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Oversee the ongoing development of our website and work to improve user experience.
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Evaluate the success of campaigns, setting and tracking key metrics, feeding learnings back into future work in a cycle of continuous improvement.
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Monitor and control spending against delegated budget, clearing any anticipated variance with the Head of Communications in advance.
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Develop and deliver a patron and ambassador strategy.
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Oversee content creation for our online platforms, resources and marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and appropriate audience targeting.
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Ensure any data collection via our website or other platforms is compliant with GDPR and any related or superseding legislation.
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Line manage and mentor the Communications Officer and Social Media Officer, with a commitment to ensuring their development.
Skills & experience:
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3+ years prior experience in a similar role.
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You have interest and belief in our mission to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools.
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You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead.
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Experience of line management in a hybrid working environment. You must be committed to developing the team.
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You have proven success designing and delivering communications plans and campaigns.
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You have experience successfully pitching stories and/or collaborations to media, journalists and influencers.
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You understand how to create engaging content - both written and visual.
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You spot opportunities for coverage and know how to make them happen.
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You’re up to date on media and communications trends and able to stay ahead of the curve.
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You’re capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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You’re confident enough to deputise for the Head of Communications, such as deciding which reactive media queries to pursue, presenting at events and crisis management.
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You can constructively critique the work of others with an emphasis on learning and continuous improvement.
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You have excellent writing skills and communication skills.
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Experience of education media would be nice.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
For the first interview, we will ask you to submit a short written exercise.
Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.





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The consultant will lead investigations into the ‘The UK’s benefit from funded Health Partnerships under the DHSC funded GHWP’.
As benefit back to the UK becomes increasingly important in the evolving funding landscape, GHP is commissioning a study to explore and examine the value of DHSC-funded health partnerships to the UK health system. While bi-directional learning and mutual benefit have been highlighted through GHWP reports and sharing and learning events, these insights have not yet been fully synthesised or clearly articulated in a way that supports future funding and policy positioning.
We wish to commission a short-term consultancy to review and examine existing literature and data, including published and grey literature, including GHWP reports, reports from other DHSC-funded GHP projects, and other available documentation on the benefits of global health engagement to the UK. (see Related Papers section).
Some qualitative data collection may potentially be involved.
Assignment
Aim
The aim is to produce a concise, evidence-based report that captures key themes such as professional development, system learning, innovation exchange, and reputational value, demonstrating the tangible and strategic returns to the UK from its investment in global health and global health partnerships.
Objectives
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To identify and analyse the professional and institutional gains for UK health workers and organisations involved in the implementation of the GHWP.
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To assess how the GHWP work has contributed to UK health worker and health system strengthening, innovation, and global health leadership.
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To build on existing literature and evaluations, including from other DHSC-funded GHP programmes to provide a robust evidence base for the mutual benefits of global health partnerships.
Outcomes
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Re-centre Health Partnerships as a key component of the UK’s global health offer, showcasing benefits to the UK.
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Encourage greater support within the NHS for institutional engagement in global health and support within the UK Government for increased spending on global health.
Lead Knowledge Mobilisation for Central Research Question
Focus areas:
Examine the benefits of Health Partnerships for the UK, using and building on GHP and other data and evidence.
Indicative areas of focus (to be finalised in consultation with the GHP team)
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In what ways have GHP been successful in bringing benefits to the UK at an institutional as well as individual level?
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How has GHWP work in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria provided tangible and strategic benefits to the UK?
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Highlight through selected case studies how UK individuals and institutions are benefitting personally/professionally because of Health Partnership work.
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Provide examples of how global health innovations and/or ways of working are benefitting UK institutions because of Health Partnerships work, and/or the engagement of diaspora health workers in Health Partnerships.
In the submission the consultant should submit a technical proposal outlining the approach and methodology for the study, including the key research questions. This will then be developed further with the GHP team.
Methodology
Desk review to include the following:
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GHWP reports (HP reports as well as GHP reporting to DHSC)
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Available GHWP quantitative and qualitative data.
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Other DHSC-funded programme reporting and material where feasible.
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Published literature examining the benefits of Health Partnerships to the UK.
Qualitative data collection
Key informant and in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, if required
Proposed Timeframe
The work is to be undertaken between August and November 2025.
Contractual Responsibilities
Reports to: The Technical Director, based in the UK, who will provide technical oversight of the study. The Consultant will be responsible for managing their workload and conducting the activities in a timely and efficient manner as set out in this document. The Consultant will agree with the Technical Director which aspects to prioritise. The Consultant will also have regular reporting points with the Head of the Evidence and Impact Team and other GHWP colleagues, as required.
The contract will run from August 2025 over a 4month period. The Consultant will submit a technical proposal and budget of up to £14,000 for the whole programme of work. The consultant will invoice GHP on a monthly basis. Please note that this is non-negotiable.
Key Deliverables and Dates
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Scope of Work and technical proposal (co-produced with GHP)
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Draft Report
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Power point presentation and evidence brief (summary report) of key findings and recommendations
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Final report submitted November 2025
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
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Postgraduate degree in Global Health, Public Health, Health Policy, International Development, or a related field.
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Proven experience in health systems research, particularly in the context of global health partnerships or workforce development.
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Familiarity with the UK health system (e.g., NHS) and its global health engagement strategies.
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Experience working with or evaluating global health partnerships, ideally involving LMICs such as Ghana, Nigeria, or Kenya.
Skills and Competencies:
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Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis.
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Ability to critically appraise and integrate evidence from diverse sources (e.g., programme reports, academic literature, policy documents).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports, policy briefs, or academic publications.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to liaise with UK institutions, diaspora health professionals, and international partners.
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Competence in using research tools and software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, Excel, or data visualization platforms).
Desirable Attributes:
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Experience working with or through organisations like Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET), NHS Global Health Partnerships, or UK FCDO-funded programmes.
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Knowledge of health workforce development frameworks and global health diplomacy.
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Understanding of diaspora engagement in health systems strengthening.
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Ability to work independently and manage timelines for deliverables.
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We will be building our brand, diversifying our income streams and increasing our donors and giving profile. You will manage a small fundraising team and play an important role on our senior management team. You will be experienced in winning large trust and foundation and statutory sector grants, as well as having knowledge around diversifying funds in a not-for-profit context.
Main Responsibilities:
- Building our brand, diversifying income streams, and increasing our donor profile.
- Managing a small fundraising team and playing a key role on our senior management team.
- Developing and delivering fundraising strategies based on our Strategic Plan.
- Overseeing our funding portfolio and supporting the development of individual donors.
- Sourcing and applying for funds to meet strategic priorities.
- Networking with other agencies and stakeholders to promote our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Are you a strategic, people-focused leader ready to shape the future of a respected local charity?
We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision—fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead people operations, L&D, and organisational development
- Champion EDI and embed inclusive practices across the charity
- Use data and insight to drive performance and engagement
- Deliver cross-functional change projects that make a real impact
What You’ll Bring:
- Senior HR/OD experience, ideally in the VCSE sector
- Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- A values-driven mindset and passion for people and purpose
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, forward-thinking charity with a clear appetite for change. If you’re ready to lead with heart and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?
Be part of the team behind Bite Back’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Campaigns Executive and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Bite Back, and support the delivery of our local, national and international campaigns. As Campaigns Executive, you will play a key role in building Bite Back’s Shape Our Streets programme, working with Local Authorities and young people locally to advocate for healthier food environments. You will support the coordination of Bite Back’s national campaigns to put youth voice front and centre, calling for a #CommercialBreak from junk food advertising, high streets that aren’t flooded with unhealthy products, and school food that supports young people to thrive. You will support the coordination of Bite Back’s youth model internationally to raise awareness of the global issue and build campaigns within different country contexts.
You’ll be creating change and protecting every young person’s right to a healthy childhood.
The Campaigns Executive will report to the Senior Campaigns Manager and will work closely with colleagues across Bite Back, in particular with our Programmes and Digital Communications teams.
Responsibilities
The Campaigns Executive responsibilities include:
● Providing day-to-day coordination and administrative support across national, local and international campaign workstreams.
● Helping to plan and deliver campaign events, such as in-person and online workshops: booking venues/managing online platforms, organising travel and materials, briefing staff and providing on-the-day support, occasionally outside standard working hours.
● Undertaking desk research, evidence-gathering and basic data analysis to inform our campaign activities, turning findings into briefings and/or presentations for internal teams.
● Contributing to brainstorms and ideation sessions with teams across Bite Back.
● Working with Campaigns and Communication colleagues to draft copy for supporter emails, social posts, web pages and briefing notes.
● Managing stakeholder lists (e.g. local council contacts, global partners) and occasionally joining meetings with external stakeholders.
● Providing ongoing support to UNICEF country offices throughout collaboration projects, building strong working relationships with country, regional, and HQ colleagues.
● Coordinating mentor sessions, for young people in several partnering countries on topics including research, policy and stakeholder engagement, community mobilisation, and media.
● Taking on additional tasks delegated by the Senior Campaigns Manager, contributing ideas and pitching in wherever needed during busy campaign moments.
Skills and Experience
The Campaigns Executive is a new role at Bite Back. We know that you might not have all the skills and experience listed below so please don’t be put off applying if you can’t demonstrate everything.
Remember that skills and experiences can come from all sorts of different places that might include volunteering, paid-work, educational settings, or elsewhere. If you're passionate and excited about working for us and are willing to learn and build new skills, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!
The ideal candidate will have:
● Genuine interest in campaigning, social-change and the championing of youth voices.
● Experience of supporting the coordination of projects across multiple teams and external partners to meet deliverables within a set timeframe.
● Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with excellent time management, ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail.
● Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages and language to resonate with different audiences.
● Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at the individual level and in representation of the organisation, locally, nationally, and internationally.
● Ability to travel across England and Scotland when required (occasional).
Approach to Work
The ideal candidate will be:
● Creative with an open mind: coming at issues from new and unusual angles and being prepared to work hard on finding fresh approaches.
● Unafraid to speak your mind and challenge where you think we can be doing things better.
● Happy working in a fast-paced and often reactive campaigning environment.
● A team player who contributes to Bite Back’s collaborative culture.
● Up for a laugh - we believe work should be fun and that we all perform at our very best when we enjoy what we do.
● Committed to Bite Back’s values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real.
Please apply with a CV and answers to the following four questions:
1) What attracted you to Bite Back and what excites you about this role and our mission? (250 words max)
2) Tell us about a time you have used project coordination skills to complete tasks within a set timeframe? (250 words max)
3) At Bite Back, we aspire to uphold our values in everything we do. Tell us about the Bite Back value that resonates most with you and where you have demonstrated this previously? (250 words max)
4) How would you go about structuring your day balancing core campaigning tasks and requests from different teams, such as the Digital Communications and Policy & Research teams? (250 words max)
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
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