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Natural History Museum
Financial Controller
Salary: £65,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week)
Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office, South Kensington

The Natural History Museum is one of the world's most iconic visitor attractions and a globally respected scientific research centre. Home to over 80 million objects and welcoming more than five million visitors annually, we are uniquely placed to inspire people to care about the natural world and tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet. 
As we continue to deliver our ambitious strategic priorities, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Financial Controller to play a pivotal leadership role within our Finance team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified finance professional to lead core financial operations, reporting and systems functions while helping shape the Museum's financial strategy and supporting transformational change across the organisation.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will lead three teams, totalling 12 members of staff, across Financial Accounts, Financial Operations and Finance Systems.
You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance and effectiveness of the Museum's financial reporting processes, maintaining strong financial controls and delivering excellent finance services across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
As a key member of the Finance leadership team, you will:

• Lead and develop the Financial Accounts, Financial Operations and Finance Systems teams, ensuring a high-performing, customer-focused finance function. 
• Take overall responsibility for the production of statutory accounts, Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) returns and the successful delivery of the annual external audit process. 
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Charity SORP, FReM, VAT and HMRC requirements, maintaining robust financial controls and governance across the Museum. 
• Lead treasury management, cashflow forecasting and stewardship of Museum funds, whilst managing relationships with auditors, government bodies and other external stakeholders. 
• Act as a senior finance leader and deputy to the Head of Finance, providing expert financial advice to senior stakeholders and supporting major projects and strategic initiatives. 
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting, policies and processes, ensuring efficient, compliant and effective financial operations.
• Work in partnership with business leads responsible for income generation, providing strategic advice and aligning teams to work with agility to respond to organisational need

About You
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management and people leadership skills.
You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant, demonstrable post-qualification experience
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams within a complex organisation
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, financial controls and governance
• Experience of preparing and presenting financial information to senior leadership and Board-level audiences
• Knowledge of charity accounting, SORP, VAT and HMRC requirements
• Experience overseeing finance systems and driving process improvement initiatives
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Why Join the Natural History Museum?

• 27.5 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.

Apply Now
The Natural History Museum is partnering exclusively with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn on the recruitment of this exciting opportunity. For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Iain directly.

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 33,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world. From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520 year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee. To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including 42 day annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons' Hall Museums.

About the Role

Surgeons' Hall Museum holds a complex medical human remains collection, one of the largest and most significant of its kind in the world. Much of the collection was acquired before modern standards of consent and documentation, and the records that survive were shaped around pathology, diagnosis and the interests of those who assembled the collection rather than the individuals represented within it.

This two year project will improve what the Museum knows about this collection, including the people in it. Working through historic catalogues, medical case notes, College and Museum minutes and archival records, you will investigate origins, acquisition contexts and life histories of these people, and integrate your findings into the Museum's Collections Management System. Your research will inform catalogue records, future interpretation and displays, published listings, and the Museum's preparedness for any future return of collections.

In March 2026, the College’s Trustees approved a new Human Remains in Collections Policy, developed with an expert panel drawn from across the UK and Ireland, committing the Museum to provenance research, transparency, community engagement and readiness for return. This post directly supports the work to put this policy into practice.

You will report to the Curator and be supported by the Museum's Provenance Research Working Group, which brings together colleagues from collections, conservation, archives, learning and senior leadership, including a specialist Human Remains Conservator. This work involves sustained engagement with sensitive and sometimes distressing material, and supervision, peer support and training are built into the post.

In the final six months you will work on site with three Scottish university medical collections in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, reviewing and enhancing their documentation, and will offer short consultancy visits to smaller Scottish museums holding human remains. The project concludes with a publication and a national conference at Surgeons' Hall, sharing the methods and findings across the sector.

The role is based in Edinburgh, with travel to partner institutions in the final phase. Reasonable travel and accommodation costs are met by the project.

Experience, Qualifications and Key Skills

You will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, such as history, anthropology, archaeology, medicine, pathology or museum studies, or hold equivalent professional experience, and have proven experience conducting research using historical records, archives or museum collections. You will understand the ethical issues surrounding human remains in museum or academic contexts and be comfortable working with confidential or ethically complex material. You will have experience working with collections databases and digital cataloguing systems such as Axiell or equivalent and be familiar with documentation standards and terminology audits.

You will have excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of complex data, and the ability to produce high quality written outputs including reports, summaries and catalogue entries. You will be self-motivated, able to plan and carry out independent research, and a clear and confident communicator in both verbal and written formats. Experience of provenance research, knowledge of UK museum policies relating to human remains and repatriation, or experience working with medical, anatomical, ethnographical, or archaeological human remains collections would be advantageous.

This role may particularly appeal to those who want to work on collections of real ethical complexity and see their findings shape policy, practice and public understanding.

Our thanks

This project, Recovering Histories: The McNab Human Remains Provenance Research Project, is made possible by Museums Galleries Scotland and by a generous legacy from John Winton McNab. We are grateful to both for backing work that is complex, long-term and genuinely needed.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A current CV (maximum two A4 pages); and

• A supporting statement (maximum two A4 pages) outlining your interest in the role and demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification.

Corporate Fundraising Executive

Reference: 4006

Salary: £31,670 to £36,660

Grade: Band 1

Contract type: London Transport Museum (LTM)

Team: Development - Trading

Contract details: Full-time

Location: London | Hybrid working

Application closing date: 20 August 2026 at 23.59.

Please be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Please note: We are looking for candidates with proven stakeholder management experience. Applicants invited to interview will be expected to clearly demonstrate this experience through their CV and provide strong examples during the interview process.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period.Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Help build our corporate partnerships programme at a defining moment in our history.

London Transport Museum is the world’s leading museum of urban transport. As an education and heritage preservation charity, we use the powerful link between transport and the growth of London, culture and society since 1800 to tell the story of London’s journey over the past 200 years. The Museum’s purpose is to ignite curiosity to shape the future.

As we embark on an ambitious capital campaign to reimagine London Transport Museum, we are seeking a proactive, relationship focused Corporate Fundraising Executive to help grow our corporate partnerships programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual looking to advance their career in fundraising. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help manage relationships with our existing corporate supporters, identify new partnership opportunities and support the delivery of a range of fundraising and engagement activities.

Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Managers and Fundraising Events Manager, you will secure exciting auction items for our flagship fundraising event and support the growth of our Corporate Membership and Sponsorship programmes.

If you have a background in membership, sponsorship, stakeholder engagement or business development, this role offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across fundraising, events, relationship management and business development within one of London’s most iconic museums.

A confident communicator, you’ll bring initiative and flair and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you’ll be motivated by the Museum’s mission and excited by the opportunity to help secure support that will shape our future.

What you’ll be doing:

· Support the delivery of the Museum’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on corporate partnerships, sponsorship and membership.

· Help build and maintain a pipeline of corporate prospects aligned with the Museum’s mission and strategic priorities, undertaking research and due diligence.

· Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and partnership packages that deliver mutual value for the Museum and corporate partners.

· Act as a primary relationship manager for a portfolio of corporate partners, providing high‑quality stewardship and ensuring long‑term engagement and retention.

· Ensure all contractual benefits and obligations are delivered accurately, on time and to a high standard.

· Coordinate partnership activity across internal teams, including marketing, programming and events, to maximise partner value and visibility.

· Lead or support the delivery of partnership‑related events and activations, ensuring a professional partner experience.

· Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of partnership activity, income and communications within the CRM system.

· Produce high‑quality partnership communications, including proposals, reports, updates and newsletters.

· Monitor partnership performance and prepare clear reports that support renewals, growth and long‑term stewardship.

· Regularly review and update the content of the Museum’s website and digital supporters screen to ensure messaging is consistent with brand and strategic objectives.

· Provide administrative support for the Museum’s corporate partnerships, including minute-taking, maintaining financial records, compiling partnership data for evaluation, and responding to enquiries.

What we’re looking for

Essential skills and experience:

· Knowledge of corporate fundraising, sponsorship or partnership development practice.

· Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with a range of corporate stakeholders and delivering excellent stewardship

· Demonstrable track record of generating income through corporate relationships and meeting or exceeding income targets.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive proposals and present confidently to senior audiences.

· Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple partnerships and deadlines simultaneously.

· High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in written communications and contractual documentation.

· Confident user of MS Office and CRM/database systems to drive income generation.

· Proactive, flexible and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

· Experience of supporting or delivering partnership related events or activations.

· Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as the programme requires to support the delivery of events and networking opportunities.

Desirable:

· Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

· Knowledge of fundraising legislation and best practice.

· Understanding of the museum, cultural or visitor attractions sector.

· Experience of working with internal teams to deliver integrated partnership activity.

What we offer

· The opportunity to work for a world-renowned cultural institution.

· A collaborative and values-driven environment.

· Hybrid working and flexible benefits.

· The chance to make a real impact in supporting the Museum’s future.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

· Final salary pension scheme.

· Free travel for you on the TfL network.

· Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home.

· 29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.

· TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.

· Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.

· Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.

· Discounted Eurostar travel.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Senior Corporate Development Manager

Reference: 5041

Salary: £43,000 – £57,000

Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL

Team London Transport Museum - Development

Contract details: Permanent

Location: Hybrid, Cranbourn Street

Application closing date: 20th August 2026 23.59.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore recommend applying as soon as possible.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period.Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Help Shape the Future of London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Corporate Development Manager to play a pivotal role in growing corporate income and securing strategic partnerships that support the Museum’s charitable objectives and long-term ambitions, including the delivery of the LTM50 capital fundraising campaign which will transform the Museum by its 50th birthday in 2030.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate fundraising, sponsorship, partnerships or business development professional to develop high-value relationships with leading corporate businesses, senior executives and industry decision-makers while generating sustainable income for one of London’s most iconic cultural institutions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will help lead the development and delivery of the Museum’s corporate fundraising strategy, driving growth across Corporate Membership, sponsorship, corporate partnerships, the Interchange thought leadership programme, corporate events, volunteering partnerships and corporate philanthropy.

You will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing new corporate supporters, managing existing relationships, delivering stewardship programmes and increasing multi-year funding commitments. From prospect research and proposal development through to negotiation, contract management and partnership delivery, you will manage the full corporate fundraising cycle.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of London Transport Museum by developing partnerships that support world-class heritage, education and cultural programmes while playing a key role in delivering a major capital fundraising campaign.

If you are an ambitious relationship-builder with a passion for business development and partnership growth, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and deliver corporate fundraising strategies, including a capital campaign, and achieve income targets.

· Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.

· Manage and grow the Interchange thought leadership and Corporate Membership programme through acquisition, retention and upgrades.

· Build strong relationships with Corporate Members, Sponsors and Partners.

· Develop compelling partnership proposals, presentations and business cases.

· Lead contract negotiations and manage partnership agreements.

· Work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Museum Board, Leadership Team and TfL

· Monitor fundraising performance, pipeline activity and income forecasting.

· Oversee corporate engagement events and networking opportunities.

· Ensure accurate supporter records, contracts and CRM data.

About You

We are looking for a confident and results-driven professional with a proven track record in securing and managing high-value corporate relationships.

You will bring:

· Significant experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, partnerships or business development.

· A successful track record of generating income and securing strategic partnerships.

· Strong business development, influencing and negotiation skills.

· Experience securing multi-year funding commitments.

· Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

· The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

· Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

· Excellent project management and organisational skills.

· Experience developing proposals, contracts and partnership agreements.

· Strong analytical, reporting and forecasting capabilities.

Desirable

· Experience within the charity, cultural, heritage or museums sector.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.

· Experience managing stakeholder engagement programmes and events.

· Experience using CRM systems and supporter databases.

· Understanding of the transport, infrastructure or cultural sectors.

Application Process

· Please apply using your CV only.

· Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.

· PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

· Final salary pension scheme.

· Free travel for you on the TfL network.

· Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home.

· 29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.

· TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.

· Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.

· Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.

· Discounted Eurostar travel.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Marketing & Communications Manager

Bath Preservation Trust, Bath, 35 hours per week • £40,000 per annum

Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) is looking for an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to lead marketing, digital engagement and communications across our four museums and wider charitable work in the World Heritage City of Bath.

This is a key role for a creative storyteller and strategic marketer who can grow audiences, strengthen brand recognition and deliver high‑quality, multi‑channel campaigns.

About the Role

You will shape and deliver BPT’s marketing and communications activity, including:

• Strategic leadership – creating a new MarComms Strategy and commissioning external specialists
• Campaign development – producing compelling multi‑channel campaigns to increase reach and visitor numbers
• Digital management – updating websites, delivering PPC advertising and leading organic social media
• Press & PR – preparing press releases and building media relationships
• Publications & collateral – overseeing leaflets, e‑newsletters and key annual publications
• Audience insight – using data, KPIs and segmentation to inform decisions
• Line management of the Digital Content Executive

About You

We’re looking for a confident communicator with:

• Minimum three years’ experience in marketing/communications within arts, heritage or tourism
• Proven success in growing audiences, driving KPIs and delivering commercial impact
• Strong digital skills across social media, PPC, SEO and content creation
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling ability
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and external suppliers
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of ROI
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, trustees, partners and media

Our values: Authentic, Engaged, Inclusive, Informed, Responsible.

Benefits

• Positive, collaborative working culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• 34 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 0% season ticket loans
• Death in Service benefit

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the above role, please complete the short application form and email it along with your CV and a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you could bring to the role. See our website for further details..

We realise that text-based applications do not suit everyone, so if you would like to apply in a different way, require information in a different format, or need any other support with your application, please get in touch 

Bath Preservation Trust is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We will particularly welcome applications from people from those sections of the community who are under-represented in Bath Preservation Trust and in the wider heritage sector including Global Majority and / or disabled applicants.

For further information about the roles including the job description, person specification and application form, please see the links below.

We would also be grateful if you could complete the anonymous equal opportunities data monitoring form below (this is voluntary).

Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd or Friday 25th September

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £32,515 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

We are offering an opportunity for a qualified Technical Officer in Conservation Design & Impact to play a central role in delivering and supporting Fauna & Flora’s work to understand impact at the organisational level, as well as to support work to strengthen project design and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) to understand impact and strengthen conservation practice.

You will have proven experience of working with both quantitative and qualitative data from collection to analysis, interpretation, visualisation and utilisation, working to data management best practices. You will have proficiency in a range of tools and technologies to enable this.

You will also have experience of theory-based project design and MEL, grounded in practical experience of delivering conservation initiatives, as well as an appreciation of the range of contexts in which Fauna & Flora works and the implications of these for design and impact work.

You will be able to think holistically and work collaboratively with project staff, partners, and technical specialists from diverse disciplines. You will be an excellent communicator, used to bringing diverse groups together to learn and problem solve. You will have the ability to prioritise and manage your time well to deliver work of a high quality and on time.

This position is based in Cambridge. Some local and international travel may be required. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please visit our website for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 23 August 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during week commencing Monday, 14 September 2026.

As Charleston approaches its 50th anniversary in 2030, the 2030 Campaigns Manager will coordinate a number of projects to support Charleston's long-term ambitions. Working closely with the Director, who leads Charleston's endowment campaign, and the Head of Development, the postholder will play a key role in supporting Charleston's £15 million endowment campaign and coordinating the 50 for 50 campaign, which aims to secure 50 significant Bloomsbury works by 2030.

The role will oversee the planning and delivery of campaign-related projects, including a major fundraising auction, and the development of systems and processes to track, monitor and steward acquisitions, pledges and campaign stakeholders. Through effective project management, stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration, the postholder will help build momentum towards Charleston's 50th anniversary.

About the role

Endowment Campaign 

• Coordinate projects and activities supporting Charleston’s £15 million endowment campaign. 
• Support the planning and delivery of a major fundraising auction 
• Coordinate relationships with artists, collectors, galleries, supporters, trustees and other partners involved in the delivery of Charleston's 2030 campaigns. 
• Manage project plans, communications, events and reporting related to campaign activity. 
• Support stewardship and engagement opportunities for campaign supporters. 
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and updates for senior leadership and trustees. 

50 for 50 Campaign 

• Coordinate Charleston's 50 for 50 campaign, which aims to secure 50 significant Bloomsbury works by 2030, bringing important works from private ownership into Charleston's collection where they can be made accessible to the public, including the leadership of high-profile off-site exhibitions promoting the campaign. 
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking prospects, pledges, gifts, acquisitions and bequests. 
• Work closely with the Heads of Development and Collections & Research to establish effective processes for identifying, monitoring and securing potential acquisitions. 
• Coordinate stewardship and communications for donors, collectors and supporters contributing to the campaign. 
• Support the accessioning process by coordinating information, documentation and communication between donors, curatorial colleagues and other stakeholders. 
• Monitor progress against campaign targets and provide regular reporting to senior leadership and trustees. 

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £25,495 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a motivated and organised Programme Assistant, to support the work of our Business & Nature team, including helping to coordinate our projects, partnerships, meetings, events and day-to-day programme operations.

This position presents an exceptional opportunity to join a team working closely with leading global businesses and other partners to help turn nature commitments into real impact on the ground. You will support in a wide range of projects and activities across different geographies and sectors including mining, renewable energy, food and agriculture, and tourism. You will have the chance to build your knowledge and experience of how businesses engage with nature and sustainability, and how conservation organisations work with companies to address nature loss.

A collaborative and dynamic team player, you will have excellent organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and a willingness to get involved in a variety of tasks. You will enjoy working with colleagues from different disciplines and countries, and will be comfortable managing several responsibilities at once.

In return we offer the chance to work for an established organisation at the forefront of global conservation with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.

Our offices are based in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, a short walk from historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market, shops and a host of cafés and restaurants.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 31 August 2026.

Care Practitioner

Sale, Greater Manchester

Full or Part Time opportunities available.

£26,130 per annum, and increases to £26,793 - Once 6-month probation is passed.

Additional payments for night shifts (£12 per night - £55 for sleep-in)

Have you worked in an adult social care or nursing setting?

Experience of being a team leader or have at least 1 year of care experience?

Do you want to progress to a Care Practitioner?

Then Stockdales is the company for you! A charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre, we have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities.

We pride ourselves on supporting our residents and service users to live their best lives to the fullest. Offering, high quality health and personal care for long-term residents of all ages. We have five 'luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids, along with a day service in Altrincham.

Come and join the fun working environment here at Stockdales. You will be offering day to day, person centred care, which includes, activities and day trips planned weekly with residents and service users which includes – swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, and activity breaks across the country.

What you will receive whilst working for us:

• A competitive salary
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays and on call
• Excellent internal and external training offered
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Mileage paid for travel during work hours
• 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
• Increased holiday entitlement with service
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Wage Stream
• Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Monthly staff prize draw

What we want in return:

• Ideally a minimum of 1 year experience working in care with the ability to lead shifts
• Caring, self-motivated staff members who have passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs
• Have basic IT skills-Microsoft word and email. Ability to read and write and have basic numeracy skills is essential to this role
• Be Prepared to undertake a professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a level 2/3 RQF/NVQ
• Commitment to training and to progress to a shift leader
• Committed, reliable and willing to work as part of a team
• Flexibility- willing to work weekends and bank holidays
• Satisfactory DBS check, 2 references

You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.

If this job is for you, we want to hear from you.

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 29,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.

From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.

To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.

About the Role

The Content Administrator plays a key role within the Marketing and Communications Team, developing, coordinating and delivering engaging content across all communication channels to support campaigns, events, stakeholder engagement and wider College objectives.

The role exists to strengthen the College’s brand presence, improve audience engagement, and ensure high-quality storytelling across social media, website content, digital campaigns, the RCSEd App, internal communications and wider promotional activities.

The postholder will create written, visual and multimedia content, manage social media activity, support community engagement, monitor social listening, and ensure all content aligns with brand standards, strategic priorities and audience needs.

There may be requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and creative, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for producing high-quality content. You'll be confident managing multiple projects, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable taking the initiative while working as part of a collaborative team.

You'll ideally hold an HND or higher qualification in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism or a related discipline (or have equivalent professional experience).

You'll have experience creating engaging content across a range of digital channels, including websites, social media, email marketing, digital advertising and mobile apps.

A good understanding of content management systems is essential, along with experience using creative software such as Adobe Creative Cloud or similar platforms. Experience producing visual and multimedia content, including graphics, video and podcasts, would be an advantage.

A strong working knowledge of Canva is highly desirable, as it plays an important role in our day-to-day content creation.

Above all, you'll be an excellent communicator with outstanding writing and copywriting skills, a creative mindset, and the ability to prioritise competing demands while consistently delivering high-quality work.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and agencies need not apply.

Salary: £38,000 FTE 
Contract: Permanent 
Working pattern: Full-time; 39 hours p/w 
Location: HMP Brixton, HMP Downview, HMP Send, The Clink Cafe in Herne Hill and the South East 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY

The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation, and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind the prison walls and in the community, by creating an environment where our students are supported to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives.

Since that time, we have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications in a variety of hospitality and food courses.

What makes The Clink unique is our post-release support and mentoring programme that rehabilitates an offender back into society through assistance with health and mental health issues, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.

The charity operates an award-winning fine dining restaurant open to the public in HMP Brixton, training kitchens in the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Earlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.

Additionally, Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business with food produced by the women in HMP Downview and also and additional kitchen at Herne Hill and then served by alumini on front of house ats some of the best venues in London including the Guildhall, the Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse.  . In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink fed 36,000 people.

More information can be found on our website and social media channels.

JOB PURPOSE

The Reintegration and Employment Lead (Prisons & Through the Gate) is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality reintegration and employment support across multiple prison establishments and into the community, as well as across our youth projects.

This is a visible operational leadership role, working across a portfolio of prisons to ensure individuals are supported to leave custody with realistic employment opportunities, coordinated Through the Gate support and the practical tools they need to secure and sustain meaningful employment post-release.

The role also supports our youth café projects in South London and Guildford, working alongside Chef Trainers and Youth Support Workers to ensure that young people at risk of offending are supported to progress into further education, employment or training following graduation from the programme.

You will lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of Support and Employment Workers, building strong relationships with prison governors, prison staff, probation, employers and community partners to ensure a consistent, high-quality service across all locations. By providing effective leadership, driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest professional standards, you will help people build positive futures through education, training and employment, contributing to reduced offending and reoffending and safer communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Leadership 

· Provide visible operational leadership across multiple prison establishments and community locations, ensuring a consistent, high-quality employment and reintegration service.

· Lead, motivate and develop a geographically dispersed team of Support and Employment Workers delivering support both within prisons, post-release and across our youth projects.

· Create a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture through coaching,

supervision, mentoring and regular one-to-one support.

· Manage workloads, resources and priorities across multiple sites to ensure services remain responsive to operational needs.

· Conduct regular quality assurance, case reviews and performance discussions to maintain high standards of practice.

· Report to the Head of Training and Impact and the wider SLT on the delivery and impact of the Reintegration and Employment team, ensuring they are kept informed of performance, outcomes and the impact of interventions.

Through the Gate Delivery 

· Lead the delivery of an effective Through the Gate service, ensuring seamless continuity of employment support from custody into the community.

· Work closely with prison teams to embed employment planning throughout an individual's custodial journey.

· Ensure every participant has a realistic and personalised employment plan that continues beyond release.

· Oversee effective release planning and handover arrangements so individuals are connected with employers, probation, mentors and community services immediately following release.

· Identify and help remove barriers to employment, including housing, benefits, transport, digital inclusion, health and wellbeing.

Youth Project Delivery 

· Lead the delivery of high-quality support and progression pathways for young people participating in our youth café projects in South London and Guildford.

· Work closely with Chef Trainers and Youth Support Workers to ensure each young person receives coordinated support throughout their programme and is prepared for progression following graduation.

· Ensure every participant has a realistic and personalised progression plan, focused on further education, employment or training and reflecting their individual aspirations, skills and circumstances.

· Oversee effective transition arrangements at the end of the programme, connecting young people with employers, education and training providers, mentors and other appropriate community support.

· Identify and help address barriers to successful progression, working with colleagues and external partners to ensure young people can access the practical and personal support they need.

· Monitor progression and sustained outcomes following graduation, ensuring the impact of the youth programmes is captured and opportunities for improvement are identified.

Employer and Partnership Development

· Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure meaningful employment opportunities for prison leavers and young people progressing from our youth programmes.

· Develop productive partnerships with HMPPS, Probation, prison governors, prison employment leads, local authorities, education and training providers and voluntary sector organisations.

· Represent the organisation confidently across prison establishments and community settings, adapting delivery to local operational requirements while maintaining consistent service standards.

· Promote the benefits of inclusive employment and encourage employers to create opportunities for people who may face barriers to entering the workplace.

Performance and Service Improvement 

· Monitor and manage performance against contractual KPIs, organisational objectives and progression and employment outcome targets.

· Analyse performance data to identify trends, improve delivery and maximise sustained progression and employment outcomes.

· Prepare accurate reports for senior managers, commissioners and funders as required. Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, sharing best practice across all areas of service delivery.

· Ensure participant records and case management systems are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.

Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance 

· Ensure full compliance with HMPPS requirements, safeguarding procedures, organisational policies and relevant legislation across both custodial and community settings.

· Ensure that safeguarding practice reflects the different needs and requirements ofadults and children, with particular regard to the enhanced safeguarding responsibilities associated with working with young people under the age of 18.

· Ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements are embedded within the youth projects, working closely with Support Workers and other colleagues to identify concerns, manage risk and escalate or refer safeguarding issues appropriately.

· Promote a culture of professional accountability, confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries and safe working practices across all areas of service delivery.

· Identify, assess and manage operational and safeguarding risks, escalating concerns promptly and appropriately.

· Ensure the safe handling of sensitive information in accordance with UK GDPR, data protection requirements and organisational policies.

· Maintain an up-to-date understanding of prison security procedures and ensure these are consistently applied across all establishments.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience 

· Significant experience of supporting prison leavers, young people at risk of offending, or individuals facing complex barriers to achieve positive and sustainable employment, education or training outcomes.

· Demonstrable experience of delivering or managing Through the Gate, reintegration, employability, youth or similarly complex support programmes.

· Proven experience of successfully leading and developing geographically dispersed or multisite teams.

· Experience of working across multiple prison establishments or similarly complex operational environments.

· Experience of working effectively with young people with complex or multiple needs, including those at risk of offending or disengagement from education, employment or training.

· Experience of building effective partnerships with HMPPS, Probation, employers, education and training providers, local authorities and community organisations.

· Experience of managing services against contractual KPIs, performance targets and outcome measures.

· Experience of using performance data to improve operational delivery and achieve measurable outcomes.

· Experience of quality assurance, case management oversight and continuous service improvement.

Knowledge 

· Strong understanding of the criminal justice system, reintegration and resettlement.

· Good understanding of the challenges faced by individuals transitioning from custody into employment and the barriers that can prevent successful resettlement.

· Good understanding of the challenges faced by young people at risk of offending or disengagement, and the support required to enable successful progression into education, employment or training.

· Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries, including the different safeguarding requirements associated with working with adults and children under the age of 18.

· Understanding of employer engagement, inclusive recruitment practices and the barriers faced by people who may be disadvantaged in the labour market.

· Awareness of employment, education and training pathways and relevant labour market opportunities. 

Skills and Competencies 

· An inspiring and supportive leader who motivates others to deliver excellent outcomes.

· Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with prison staff, young people, employers, commissioners and partner agencies.

· Excellent coaching and people management skills.

· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations and areas of service delivery.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication appropriately for different audiences.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, using evidence and sound judgement to make informed decisions.

· Confident in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.

· Able to work independently while managing a complex and varied operational workload.

Personal Qualities 

· Passionate about reintegration and creating opportunities for people to make lasting positive change.

· Committed to improving outcomes for prison leavers, young people at risk of offending and others who have experienced disadvantage.

· Able to build trust and rapport while maintaining clear and appropriate professional boundaries.

· Highly professional, resilient and personally accountable.

· Calm and adaptable when working in challenging and changing operational environments.

· Collaborative, approachable and committed to supporting colleagues to succeed.

· Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery.

Additional Requirements 

· This is a highly visible operational leadership role requiring regular travel between prison establishments across the Home Counties, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, as well as our youth projects in South London and Guildford.

· The successful candidate will be expected to spend a significant proportion of their working week on site, either within prison establishments or at our youth projects, building relationships with local teams, supporting staff, engaging with employers and partners, and maintaining a strong operational presence across the service.

· The post holder must be able to meet the security clearance requirements necessary to work within HM Prison establishments.

· A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, or the ability to travel efficiently between locations.

REPORTING LINES AND MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS

You will report directly to the Head of Training and Impact, THE Executive Leadership Team, but also work closely with Operations team in the prisons and related Clink project leads in the community.

GENERAL CLINK CHARITY INFORMATION

All staff are expected to:

· Comply with all current legislation

· Comply with all prison operational policies

· Comply with The Clink Staff Handbook

· Undertake such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by your Manager

Special Requirements:

· You must pass prison security vetting process to be able to draw keys.

· Must have a valid driving license.

Benefits:

· 28 day holiday plus bank holidays

· Company pension scheme

· Free meals on duty when based in a restaurant or visiting for business

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) to Lizann Barnwell at our HR Consultants Solution22 via this job posting.

In your supporting statement you should ensure that you try to address the desirable criteria set out in the person specification for the role. Make sure you give evidence which shows how you meet the criteria, not just telling us that you did it.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis for this role, so early applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is Monday 31 August at 0900.

We do not send individual acknowledgment of applications due to the high volume we receive, and we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

If you would like an informal chat about this role, we can offer a call with a member of The Clink Team. Even if you feel you do not meet some of the criteria listed above, we would still welcome applications from passionate candidates who are keen to make a difference.

Appointment process

Applicants who have demonstrated that they meet the desirable criteria set out in the person specification will be contacted and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.

Interview

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to a selection process. A panel of two or more, including the recruiting manager conducts all interviews. If there are any special arrangements associated with the selection process e.g. tests or presentations, you will be informed accordingly.

Interview outcome

If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be informed either verbally or in writing of the outcome. The successful candidate will have the decision confirmed in writing as an offer of employment. Unsuccessful candidates will be offered the opportunity for feedback.

References

If you are successful in your application, you are asked to provide us with thedetails of two referees. We only contact referees with your permission after an offer of employment has been made. All offers of employment are conditional upon the receipt of references that are satisfactory to The Clink Charity, verification of right to work in the UK and where applicable, verification of qualifications and Disclosure and Barring Service (where required).

Personal information

The personal information that you have supplied will only be used for recruitment and selection purposes. You should refer to the Privacy Notice on our website, which sets out how The Clink Charity will deal with the personal and sensitive datayou have provided in your application form and supporting information.

 EDI

We welcome all applicants and are keen to enhance our team to reflect the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disabled people, those from LGBTQIA+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those experiencing other forms of marginalisation, as they are underrepresented at this level. In addition, as this role works directly with people in prison and those at risk of offending, those with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Accessible recruitment

The Clink Charity is committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible to all. If you are an applicant with a disability and/or have any specific needs or adjustments that you would like us to consider, at application, interview, or appointment stage, please make us aware in your application.

We are looking for a person with an understanding of working with a values-driven team of people, in the charity or not-for-profit sector.

The person appointed will have an appreciation of the aims and values of the Sustain alliance and be excited by supporting our organisation in effective ways of working, whilst freeing up senior leaders and spokespeople to undertake influencing, communication, partnership development and fundraising activities.

The Operations and People Manager will help Sustain function effectively as an organisation and be a great place to work. This is a senior, trusted role working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Senior Management Team (SMT), line managers and Trustees to strengthen our people, operational and governance systems.

The post-holder will lead practical improvements in HR, people processes, line management standards, staff development, onboarding, offboarding, organisational culture and compliance. They will combine sound judgement, strong systems thinking and a people-centred approach, helping Sustain keep processes clear, proportionate and well-managed, while supporting colleagues to focus on effective delivery.

The mission of the Sustain alliance is to catalyse systemic change in the UK’s food and farming system – securing a healthy, fair, and sustainable future for all people, nature and a stable climate. Working in collaboration with our alliance members and others, we run a range of advocacy work, projects and campaigns to achieve permanent changes in policy and practice; and to engage more people, organisations and communities in being food system change-makers.

As with all senior roles at Sustain, the person appointed to this role will work mainly at the Sustain office in London during their probationary period, and thereafter at least half of working hours at our office, whilst benefiting from the flexibility offered to all colleagues. This is part of senior role-modelling of the creativity, support, engagement and well-being benefits that in-person working cultivates between colleagues. This will be managed in coordination with other senior colleagues to enable good in-person coverage and connectivity across the week and across common holiday periods.

Role and responsibilities
•Strengthen Sustain’s people, HR, operational and governance systems so that the charity works effectively, fairly and well.
•Help Sustain be a great place to work, with clear standards, supportive line management, good staff development and a positive, inclusive culture.
•Lead on high standards and practical improvements in recruitment; induction; probation; appraisals; people and HR processes; line management skills, knowledge and tools; staff consultation; and organisational policies and practices.
•Support senior leaders, line managers and Trustees with clear advice, reliable processes, good records and proportionate and effective risk management.
•Develop and maintain systems that are simple, useful and appropriate for Sustain’s size, values, resources and legal responsibilities
 

Tasks and responsibilities:

Organisational operations and systems
•Lead on managing and developing the charity’s operational activities.
•Ensure that senior management actions that support operational effectiveness are managed and carried out in a timely way, via an accessible and accountable process.
•Lead and/or participate in a range of internal groups that support operational effectiveness.
•Support the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and other relevant staff with governance matters, including:
oReporting to the Council of Trustees on operational and people matters;
oPerformance of the ‘Company Secretary’ role on behalf of Trustees;
oTrustee recruitment, induction and management of necessary information and processes;
oAppropriate compliance with the Charity Governance Code.
•Working with the Chief Executive and Chair of the Council of Trustees, help prepare and coordinate the agendas and the running of the quarterly board meeting and occasional (at least annual) staff and Trustees strategy day, as well as the Sustain AGM, Annual Report and Trustee elections (annual), as one of the key links in communication with and between Sustain’s Council of Trustees.
•Lead on development and implementation of one or more relevant chapter of Sustain’s Organisation Development Plan (ODP).

•Support the planning and running of events, working with Sustain team leads, partners, venues and contributors.
•Work with the Head of Finance, Head of Digital and Design and external suppliers to help ensure office, IT and operational arrangements are appropriate and support effective working.
 

People, HR and employment processes
•Lead development and implementation of HR processes, practical actions and transactions, using external HR and/or legal advisors for authoritative support and advice where needed.
•Lead on full lifecycle support for Sustain staff including:
oEffective and inclusive recruitment, onboarding and offboarding – implementing Sustain’s commitment to recruitment for diversity – working with SMT, finance and admin leads;
oCreating, grading, reviewing and updating job descriptions, working with line managers and the senior leadership team;
oManaging employment contract variances; funding precarity; end-of-contract and risk-of-redundancy processes, working with senior managers, line managers, affected employees and HR/legal advisors;
oCreating or supporting a range of opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds and identities to get involved.
•Act as first point of contact for HR queries, taking ownership of policies and process, culture and employee relations; informed by HR advice, consultation and annual staff survey, including overseeing an action plan to embed areas of good practice, and to pursue improvements in an accountable way.
•Regular review of job descriptions, grades, progression and staff benefits within Sustain to ensure we remain competitive within the sector.
•Provide or commission sector benchmarking data, analysis and recommendations to inform decision-making, using a methodology agreed with Trustee oversight, on matters such financial and non-financial staff benefits.
•Maintain and improve the Staff Handbook, Recruitment Handbook, and related policies, guidance, advice and other support.

Line management standards, learning and staff development
•Lead the development and implementation of clear, practical standards for line management at Sustain, working with SLT, SMT, the Line Managers Forum and external advisers where appropriate.

•Develop and oversee implementation of key processes such as annual appraisals, annual planning and objective-setting, and a suitable performance management process.
•Help ensure objective-setting, personal development and progression conversations are undertaken routinely, and that these and performance management are handled consistently, fairly and in line with Sustain’s values and legal responsibilities.
•Support line managers to run effective 1-to-1s, probation reviews, appraisals, workload conversations, development conversations, and difficult conversations where needed.
•Ensure suitable and sufficient ongoing learning opportunities and training for the staff team and the Line Managers group, driving the charity’s approach to consistent standards, personal development and career progression.
•Maintain and improve the Line Managers Handbook and related tools, templates and guidance.
Culture, EDI, staff voice and union liaison
•Manage and develop Sustain as a great place to work, with a working culture and practices that support effective delivery, as well as health, wellbeing and personal development.
•Serve as an active member of the Diversity Group, to implement and innovate on equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and to gather data to measure and report on impact and progress.
•Working with the CEO, provide a route for requests and suggestions from the Health and Wellbeing Group to be properly considered and actioned as appropriate.
•Develop and support ways for staff voices to be heard and influence policies, practices and organisational culture, and for staff to be able to raise ideas and concerns confidently and see actions taken as a result.
•Support structured staff consultation and union liaison processes, helping ensure they are well-organised, transparent, well-documented and conducted in line with Sustain's policies and recognition arrangements.

Governance, compliance and risk management
•Develop and update key resources, contributing to useful reference sets such as the Staff Handbook, Recruitment Handbook and Line Managers Handbook, including overseeing production, maintenance and updating of all policies, procedures and guidance relevant to operations and people.
•Ensure Sustain complies with all employment, health and safety, data protection, charity legislation and statutory guidance including filing at Companies House and maintaining organisational records with the Charity Commission, and managing the risk register and internal policies tracker.

•Ensure adherence to health, safety, diversity and safeguarding procedures in the office, in hybrid working and for events and activities; undertaking comprehensive risk assessments for events and activities; and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation, staff communication and updates to guidance.
Other
•Potential for this role to line-manage one or more member of staff, volunteer, paid intern and/or external consultant, offering 1-to-1 support for objective-setting, work delivery, coaching and pastoral matters.
•Any other reasonable tasks and duties, agreed with the Chief Executive, consistent with the nature and level of the role.

Person specification / What we’re looking for:

Qualifications and requirements
•Significant experience operating at a senior level in a people, HR, operations or an organisation development role, including responsibility for organisational systems and staff management. [E]
•Experience of working in a charity, not-for-profit, campaigning, membership, alliance or other values-led organisation. [D]
•Demonstrable commitment to the operations and people role through a relevant qualification, training or other continuing professional development (CPD). [D]
 

Experience
•Significant experience leading organisational, people or operational improvement and advising senior decision-makers. [E]
•Developing skills and learning plans, and commissioning and/or delivering learning opportunities including training, workshops, facilitation and/or coaching. [E]
•Managing employment contracts to improve employee information and job security, especially where funding is short-term and project-based, with insights into good practice. [D]
•Delivering training and/or guidance to improve people-related functions to be delivered by line managers. [D]
•Working in a unionised organisation. [D]
Skills, abilities and attitudes
•Confidence and experience to take a leadership role on operational and people matters, working with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior managers. [E]
•Strong problem-solving skills, and negotiation skills and the ability and confidence to provide insightful and constructive proposals and advice. [E]
•Excellent project management skills. [E]
•Aptitude for managing financial information and budgets. [D]
•Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in writing and verbally, including on complex, confidential or contentious matters. [E]
•Proficiency with computer software and records management. [E]

Knowledge
•Knowledge and experience of end-to-end management of staff team members and their development: recruitment, induction and probation; learning experiences, skills and training; personal and career development; performance management; support for health and wellbeing; and HR processes. [E]
•Sound knowledge of UK HR and employment rules and statutory guidance, and their implementation in good practice. [E]
•Knowledge of IT, online and practical systems for improving processes and efficiency. [D]
 

Attitudes and personal qualities
•Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work flexibly, independently and meet deadlines; whilst having the judgment to know when and who to consult before proceeding. [E]
•High integrity, with a professional, diplomatic, values-led, solutions-focused and collaborative approach to working with individuals and a wider team. [E]
•Commitment and ability to work at our office in East London regularly. [E]
•Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and racial justice. [E]
•Commitment to the mission and values of Sustain, and an interest in healthy and sustainable food and farming. [D]

Application closing date: Monday 14 September at 5pm (BST)

First stage interviews will take place (via Zoom) on: Wednesday 23 September 2026

Second stage interviews to take place in-person (London office) on: Wednesday 30 September 2026

Early applications are encouraged.

For any queries, please contact our recruitment team.