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Community Engagement Coordinator – North Region, England
Location: This post is home-based, working within BookTrust’s Northern England region, which covers the North West, North East, and Yorkshire & the Humber. The role requires flexibility and travel across the region and to other BookTrust offices in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum
BookTrust is the UK's largest reading charity, and we reach millions of children every year with books, resources and support to get every child reading, regularly and by choice. We are national in scale and operate in every region in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. We work through every local authority, via children’s centers, schools, libraries and health professionals, to reach families. Our England Partnerships Team supports our wide range of partners in a place-based way, working in and with local communities and the children and families most in need of support.
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work within the regional partnerships team. You will manage a caseload of community work to support programme delivery, partnership network development and bespoke learning and development with the BookTrust partner network. You will create excellent links into communities and develop relationships with stakeholders in order to support BookTrust delivery and development, and place-based, community-led initiatives.
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic, credible ambassador with a demonstrable ability to make connections across a wide range of people and groups in order to deliver ambitious projects. You will have great communications skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of audiences, in writing and in person. You may have worked within or across a local authority provider or network, in outreach or in a project within a local community or the third sector. You may have experience working with children and families experiencing deprivation, or in children’s reading. You will be highly motivated with the ability to work unsupervised across multiple projects in disparate locations simultaneously, and to work at pace, often to tight deadlines.
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Reports to: HR Manager
Location: Remote (with attendance at our Victoria, SW1 office one day per week desirable), plus 4 Annual Staff days per year
Hours: 21–28 hours per week (to be discussed at interview)
Salary: FTE £28,000–£30,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Interviews: Conducted on a rolling basis
About AdviceUK
AdviceUK is a small, growing charity working to improve the lives of people in need of advice through the support it gives to its members.
We currently have over 700 members, who collectively support 1.7 million people each year with free advice on a diverse range of issues including debt, benefits, housing and immigration.
This is an exciting time to join us. In 2024, we launched our new three-year strategy to develop our services to members and strengthen our organisational capacity.
As part of our continued growth, we are now seeking an HR Assistant to join our team and help us deliver excellent people support across the organisation.
Role Purpose
We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join our team. This is a new role, providing support to our HR Manager and contributing to the smooth running of HR processes across the organisation. You'll be involved in a wide range of activities including HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, policy management and employee lifecycle processes. The role requires discretion, accuracy and strong communication skills.
This role would be ideal for someone who has recently completed or is currently completing their CIPD Level 3 qualification, although we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant administrative or HR experience who can demonstrate the required skills.
While ideally, you’ll be able to attend our Victoria office once a week, we welcome applications from strong candidates who may not be able to do so regularly.
We are reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis and may close the advert early. h
Key Responsibilities
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Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Manager and wider People Team.
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Manage the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating when appropriate.
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Maintain accurate employee data and records within the HR system (BrightHR).
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Track key HR dates such as policy reviews, probation periods, appraisals and mandatory training.
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Support drafting, reviewing, and issuing HR policies and procedures.
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Assist with recruitment activities, including:
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Posting vacancies and managing applications
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Coordinating interviews and candidate communications
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Preparing interview packs and question sets
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Conducting reference checks and issuing contracts
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Coordinate the onboarding process (inductions, system access, equipment requests, documentation).
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Support offboarding processes, including return of equipment and removal of system access.
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Arrange logistics for HR-related training sessions and all staff events.
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Support with DSE assessments and allocation of e-learning modules.
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Support with the preparation and distribution of internal HR communications.
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Assist with any remaining administrative tasks related to our upcoming office move.
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Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the wider Finance & People Team and the CEO as required.
Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in need of advice. We do this by supporting our members, so it is easier for them to help their clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the charity’s financial and operational functions. This includes managing day-to-day accounting, producing management reports, maintaining and improving processes, line-managing the administrator, and leading key projects across Finance, IT and HR. The role plays a central part in supporting the operational effectiveness and strategic growth of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Manage the charity’s day-to-day accounts, ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping.
- Prepare financial reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and management staff.
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Support annual audits and liaise with external accountants as required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and charity reporting standards.
Operations
- Develop and implement operational processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Line manage the Administrator, ensuring they support both finance (bookkeeping) and wider administrative tasks across the organisation.
- Oversee HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and record-keeping, as part of operational projects.
- Manage IT and technology initiatives, including the implementation of systems to improve organisational efficiency.
- Project manage key organisational initiatives in finance, HR, and IT, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
Collaboration
- Act as a key point of contact for operational matters across the organisation.
- Work closely with the SLT to provide insights and recommendations based on financial and operational data.
- Support the team in adopting and embedding new processes and technologies.
Person Specification
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.
While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.
Qualifications
- Recognised financial qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CAI, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS, ICAEW, or equivalent)
Experience
- Proven experience in organisational finance and bookkeeping
- Experience in producing management accounts and reports for senior leadership
- Experience in project management, particularly in implementing finance, HR, or IT systems.
Skills and Knowledge
- Technically proficient, with experience using finance systems and digital tools.
- Organised and systematic, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Attention to detail, with an ability to handle various financial or administrative tasks with accuracy.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to translate data into actionable insights.
- Ability to implement processes and systems that improve organisational efficiency.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
Key Attributes and Values
- Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
- Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
- Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
- Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.
- Tech-minded and comfortable with adopting new systems and processes.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities where possible
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
- Personal development opportunities
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People & Culture Manager
Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE, 3 days a week which can be worked flexibly)
Salary: £21,500 - £24,000 pa, depending on experience (0.6 FTE of £35,828 - £40,000)
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 23rd November 2025, 11:59pm
Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role. Please note we are only able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.
* N.b. Both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered.
Screening calls: Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Start Date: ASAP – this is a new post.
About: The Good Faith Partnership
At Good Faith, we create solutions to society’s most difficult problems. Our clients are diverse and complex, from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to faith-based organisations, businesses, charities and funders. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities to make lasting change - from incubating projects like the Warm Welcome campaign, helping support the Home Office’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme or co-ordinating public affairs for the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the UK, US and EU.
At our core, we believe in the power of strong, unlikely relationships, to drive positive social change.
The Opportunity
Good Faith is seeking our first People & Culture Manager – a hands-on, strategic HR generalist who is excited to shape and scale a people-first culture in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.
You’ll play a pivotal role in building and embedding people practices that reflect our mission and values, ensuring Good Faith remains an exceptional place to work. As an advisor to the senior leadership team (SLT) and a key support to colleagues across the organisation, you'll be responsible for day-to-day HR operations as well as helping to shape longer-term people strategy.
This role combines compliance and compassion, policy and people, and structure and soul. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in an agile environment, brings a proactive and people-centred mindset, and wants to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Compliance
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Act as first point of contact for HR matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice.
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Maintain and embed up-to-date HR policies and processes, delivering staff training where needed.
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Manage sensitive employee relations issues (e.g. grievances, disciplinary, absence management) with fairness and integrity.
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Serve as designated Safeguarding Lead
Recruitment & Onboarding
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Lead inclusive and transparent recruitment processes, ensuring a great candidate experience
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Oversee onboarding to ensure new team members feel welcomed, equipped and engaged from day one.
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Provide direction, support, and oversight to the team member responsible for implementing recruitment and onboarding activities.
Performance & Development
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Oversee effective line management processes, ensuring they are fair, developmental and aligned with our values.
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Support managers to strengthen their people leadership skills and to deliver effective performance reviews and personal development plans.
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Identify and coordinate learning and development opportunities to support growth and career progression.
Wellbeing, Engagement & Inclusion
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Lead initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention.
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Design and run staff feedback mechanisms (e.g. surveys), working SLT to act on insights and improve workplace experience.
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Champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across all people practices.
People Systems & Processes
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Manage HR systems (BrightHR), employee records and documentation.
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Oversee payroll, pensions, and benefits administration (in collaboration with external providers where relevant).
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Manage Associate (external consultant) contracts.
People Strategy & Culture
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Develop and deliver a people and culture strategy aligned with our mission and values.
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Embed our organisational values across people processes and internal communications.
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Lead workforce planning to ensure we are structured for sustainable growth.
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Develop and implement internal communications that strengthen alignment and team cohesion.
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Foster a positive, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Leadership & Management
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Provide line management to relevant team members, supporting their growth and wellbeing, as required
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Work closely with the SLT to provide HR insight and strategic advice.
Other
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Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role and the evolving needs of the organisation.
Person Specification
We value lived experience, transferable skills, and potential – so if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply if this role excites you. However, the following will be an asset for this role:
HR Operations & Compliance
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3–5 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within a small or purpose-led organisation.
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Demonstrated experience managing sensitive employee relations issues.
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Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy development, and HR best practice.
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Demonstrable awareness of emerging trends in People and HR, including the opportunities and ethical considerations presented by AI and automation
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CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above), or equivalent experience.
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Experience acting as a Safeguarding Lead, or working closely with a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
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Proven ability to design and deliver HR policy and compliance training.
Recruitment & Onboarding
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Experience leading recruitment, including drafting role descriptions, selection criteria, managing shortlisting and interviews
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Ability to create positive onboarding experience
Performance & Development
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Experience developing and embedding performance management frameworks, including appraisals and personal development planning.
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Ability in supporting and equipping managers in their line management responsibilities
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Experience identifying learning and development opportunities that align with organisational and individual growth needs.
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Understanding of how to support career progression and talent development in small or resource-constrained organisations.
Wellbeing, Engagement & Inclusion
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Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in people practices and organisational culture
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Experience designing and managing employee feedback mechanisms and using results to initiate change
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Knowledge of workplace mental health practices.
People Systems & Processes
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Experience managing HR systems (e.g., BrightHR or similar) and maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.
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Proficient in overseeing payroll, pensions and benefits administration, including liaising with external providers.
People Strategy & Culture
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Experience developing or contributing to a People & Culture strategy aligned with organisational mission and values.
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Ability to embed organisational values into internal communications, processes, and leadership behaviours.
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Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, team structuring, and anticipating future people needs for sustainable growth.
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Strong understanding of how to build and maintain a positive, inclusive, high-performing organisational culture.
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Experience writing and managing internal communications that support engagement, alignment, and transparency.
Leadership & Management
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Experience of working independently and managing a broad portfolio of HR responsibilities with minimal supervision
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse teams and at all levels of seniority.
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Demonstrated ability to provide strategic HR insight and advice
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Experience in line management, including supporting direct reports’ development and wellbeing.
Other Skills and Attributes
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Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex or sensitive information with clarity and empathy.
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Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
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Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable to change.
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High level of integrity, discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, values-led, and evolving environment.
Working Arrangements
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Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting which takes place in Bristol or Reading. Additional coworking opportunities in Bristol, Reading or London may be possible.
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This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting Your Application
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We are happy to discuss and make any reasonable adjustments you might need at any stage of the application process.
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
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If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us.
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We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us on with ‘Query for People & Culture Manager role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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To apply, send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which specifically addresses the requirements listed in the person specification, along with a CV, as we will use this to shortlist applications. Email these to us with ‘Application for People & Culture Manager role’. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025.
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For more information, see our website or find us on X at @goodfaith
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Adviser – Employee Relations
We are seeking a supportive and confident People Adviser with solid employee relations experience to help managers and staff navigate HR issues fairly, consistently, and in line with best practice.
Position: People Adviser – ER
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025
About the role
This is a hands on role providing first line HR advice and support across the organisation. You will be a trusted point of contact for staff and managers, helping them resolve people issues with confidence while ensuring policies are applied fairly.
You will also support the People Partner and Business Partner with employee relations casework, HR administration, policy compliance, and general queries. Your guidance will help managers lead well, improve consistency, and strengthen staff engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing first line HR advice to managers and employees
- Supporting employee relations cases including performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Ensuring HR policies are applied fairly and consistently
- Managing HR administration including contracts, changes, absence records and exit interviews
- Maintaining accurate HR documentation and records
- Supporting policy review and implementation
- Contributing to employee engagement and wellbeing activities
- Helping identify training needs and supporting HR related training
- Managing HR data and preparing reports
- Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement
About you
You will be approachable, clear and supportive, confident providing advice and building trust with staff at all levels.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience providing HR advice and HR administration support
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience handling employee relations cases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity, health or social care sector
- Working towards CIPD Level 5
- BSL skills or willingness to learn
About the organisation
You will be joining a specialist national charity supporting the health and wellbeing of deaf people across the UK. Services include care, therapy, advocacy, domestic abuse support, and children and young people’s services. Their work is delivered by deaf people for deaf people in British Sign Language, and they are recognised as one of the largest disabled people’s organisations in the UK.
To Apply
You will be redirected to our client’s website to complete an online application for this role, there is also a BSL video translation of the job description.
Other roles you may have experience of could include HR Officer, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, Employee Relations Administrator. #INDNFP
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Purpose of the post
The Business Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of AHS. This position focuses on the practical delivery and coordination of operations including implementing processes, maintaining systems, and supporting teams to work efficiently to deliver a longitudinal study. Acting as a central point for administration, the postholder will help keep our operations organised, identify and escalate issues as they arise, and ensure that processes and activities run seamlessly across our remote organisation.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Main responsibilities
Operational Delivery and Implementation
· Provide hands-on support to teams and managers in rolling out new tools, systems and operational processes that are critical for the success of the longitudinal study
· Support the smooth, day-to-day running of business operations, ensuring tasks and processes are completed efficiently
· Identify operational issues or bottlenecks, propose practical solutions where appropriate, and escalate matters to the Business Manager
Administration and Systems Management
· Maintain and update shared digital platforms, databases and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
· Manage administrative functions such as task tracking in a fully virtual environment
· Provide day-to-day administrative support including preparing, filing, archiving and retrieving documents
· Manage AHS central inbox(es) and escalate matters to the Business Manager as appropriate
Team Coordination and Support
· Coordinate meetings and workshops, including scheduling and logistics, for AHS team members and external parties as required
· Provide key administrative support during meetings, including business and study meeting minutes as required
People and HR Administration
· Support HR processes including onboarding, training coordination, and maintaining staff and contractor records
Knowledge, skills and experience Essential criteria
· Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment
· Qualified to A level or vocational qualifications, or equivalent, plus some experience in a relevant role
· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software
· Able to manage information electronically through databases and spreadsheets
· Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise and, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions
· Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques
Desirable criteria
· Experience of working in an organisation in its infancy or a start-up
Dimensions
· This is expected to be a full-time post
· AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK
· Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is EoD Sunday 16 November.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 08 December 2025.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
This exciting new role at the Green Party has been created to underpin the Party's work on equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. The EEDI & Culture Manager will act as an internal advisor and will aid the leadership in defining the Party's responsibilities in this area.
We are looking for someone with a high level of knowledge and experience relating to EEDI and culture. You will be familiar with relevant legislation and best practice. You will also have experience in leading development and change in organisations.
The EEDI & Culture Manager will be working with people across the organisation at all levels. This includes the leaders of the Party and governance bodies, employees and activists. They will have the opportunity to shape and influence the Green Party's approach to increasing diversity and help cultivate an inclusive, equal and equitable culture across the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to: People Services Manager
Location: Home-based, occasional travel may be required.
Grade & Salary: Grade C, £28,148 - £32,519 per annum, depending upon experience, plus 8% employer pension contribution
Duration: Permanent established role
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Job Purpose:
The postholder administers all day-to-day activities within People Services and is responsible for the accurate, timely administration of all people-related data throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement. Committed to business process improvement, the post-holder operates within strict confidentiality and compliance boundaries. The People Services Officer role models organisational values and behaviours, providing technical advice to colleagues when required and supporting the People Services Manager across all areas of the team’s work.
Main responsibilities:
- People administration and record keeping
- Always ensure fully compliant employee records, updating as required.
- Process all monthly changes (starters, leavers, contractual changes) accurately and meeting payroll deadlines.
- Bring a focus to gathering diversity data, so that insight and appropriate action and support is possible.
- Maintain and explain annual leave, providing reports as necessary for line managers.
- Ensure that employee files are updated with all relevant correspondence and maintained in line with GDPR, with archiving and data erasure in line with BC’s policy.
- Support the CEO Office and People Services Manager with the annual pay review administration.
- Continuously improve data management processes to enable clear and accurate reporting.
- Support Finance and Payroll with audit requests, meeting reporting deadlines.
Recruitment and selection, onboarding, and induction
- Manage the sourcing and advertising of new roles, once approved for recruitment.
- Support the procurement and management of external recruitment partners and internal assessment panels
- Liaise between candidates and hiring managers, setting up panels and ensuring selection process is effective and candidate friendly.
- Ensure that any reasonable adjustments requested during recruitment are implemented appropriately.
- Support hiring managers with induction and onboarding.
- Support BC induction programmes, providing information and presenting on People Services topics.
- Support on VISA and immigration and DBS checking as required.
- Run the Buddy Scheme for BC.
HR Information and Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee data within the HRIS (Breathe), record and update.
- Provide regular standard reporting on key performance metrics for the organisation. (e.g. staff turnover, sickness absence, PDR completion rates, FTE, and headcount.)
- Provide people data for funding bids as required.
- Liaise with the HRIS provider for all system upgrades and maintenance, scheduling and testing new releases appropriately.
- Participate in HRIS provider network discussions to ensure that BC is maximising understanding of the system and services provided.
Learning and development
- Support all aspects of learning and development within the organisation, including diary management, registration, and monitoring.
- Review and improve content for People Services training materials.
- Maintain and report on records relating to compliance / mandatory training.
- Deliver introductory training in areas of expertise, for example recruitment, sickness absence management and contract changes.
- Act as first point of contact for external training partners and e-learning provider, directing and escalating queries as needed.
- Employee relations, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Update and format organisational policies under the guidance of the People Services Manager.
- Support with the implementation of the annual staff survey.
- Update and maintain the People Services SharePoint site, bringing accuracy and clarity to the content.
- Support on the administration of benefits schemes (e.g. cycle to work scheme).
- Support on people-related events, such as EDI celebrations and recognition awards (as relevant), ensuring inclusivity and efficient organisation.
- Know when to escalate confidential situations to protect individuals and BC.
- Source and support wellbeing activity that meets BC’s and individuals’ needs, including the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Commission Occupational Health reports as required.
- Provide first-line advice to managers on day-to-day people queries, such as sickness absence.
Project work
Undertake projects for People Services that enable continuous improvement of the services and function and self-development in the role.
Contribute to organisation-wide projects from time to time, bringing People expertise to the project team.
General:
- Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role and leading by example.
- Undertake all duties in compliance with BC policies, processes and code of conduct, role modelling inclusive behaviour to enable a diverse workforce.
- Be cost conscious and respectful of funders’ money. Make good financial decisions to minimise cost and maximise impact by the charity.
- Commit to personal and professional development and learning through the Performance and Development Review process and one-to-one meetings with your line manager.
- Exhibit empathy with the mission and vision of BC, being a good external ambassador for the organisation.
Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.
Closing date: Monday, 1 December 2025 at 23:59.
Interviews will be held on either Tuesday 16th or Wednesday 17th December 2025.
As our People Services Officer, you’ll help make Butterfly Conservation a great place to work by delivering efficient, friendly, and accurate People Services support across every stage of the employee journey. From recruitment and onboarding to data management and wellbeing initiatives, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our people so they can focus on saving butterflies, moths, and the natural environment.
We’re looking for an experienced, super organised, enthusiastic, process-driven, and compassionate team player who enjoys helping others and improving how things work. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, great communication skills, and a passion for supporting people and our conservation mission.
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Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 14th December 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to: Co-Executive Director
Benefits:
25 days annual leave per annum, plus UK public and bank holidays (pro rata)
Office closure for a week in December and August
Annual leave allocation increases annually by one day (up to a maximum of five days)
10% employer pension contribution
Other standard Foxglove benefits
Application deadline: Monday 19 November 2025 at 9am
About us
Foxglove is a non-profit that exists to make the use of technology fair for all. When Big Tech companies abuse their power, their workers or the planet – and when governments use technology to oppress, exclude or discriminate – we litigate and campaign to fix it.
Big Tech companies have become so large – gobbling up a huge slice of the global marketplace and an unprecedented treasure hoard of user data – that they’re now more powerful than many states. The harmful effects of this concentration of power are everywhere – threats to our democracy, to our privacy, decimated workers’ rights and platforms rife with disinformation and hate. Big Tech and AI data centres are rapidly expanding, resulting in huge strain on energy and water supplies. Worldwide governments are ploughing ahead with the use of algorithms and mass data systems to cut costs and increase efficiency often resulting in digital tools that entrench unfairness and leave the most vulnerable in society in crisis. All these problems are only getting worse with generative AI.
Foxglove works to bring the rule of law to the tech and AI giants who have upended our public square, workplaces, and social lives. We have a strong track record. We’ve launched landmark cases seeking structural changes to big tech’s harmful business models, supported 180+ Facebook content moderators fired for trying to form a union to sue Facebook and their outsourcing company, Sama – winning world-first judgements. We're urging competition regulators worldwide to stop Google’s theft of independent news. We’ve filed the UK’s first legal challenge to a data centre permission decision over the government’s failure to properly assess their environmental impact. We’ve forced disclosure of secret contracts between tech giants and the NHS, stopped a racist Home Office visa streaming algorithm, helped make grading fair for UK A level students, forced the government to pause the NHS Data Grab and challenged the Department of Work and Pension’s use of an algorithm unfairly flagging disabled people for benefit fraud investigations.
We are a small but growing team of lawyers, communications experts, and campaigners. Our work is global, and we work in partnership with lawyers, civil society, unions, and people impacted by Big Tech.
The role
As Head of Operations, you will lead all operational functions of Foxglove. You will ensure that our finance, HR, legal compliance, fundraising, systems and internal processes enable the organisation to carry out its mission effectively. You’ll work across Foxglove and closely with leadership, as well as with external partners to build a resilient and well-governed organisation, able to manage growth and complexity while staying mission driven. This role manages one member of staff and multiple consultants.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Financial Management & Accounting
1.Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
2.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
3.Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
4.Ensure appropriate and best practice financial policies and controls are in place.
5.Ensure financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.
Fundraising & Development
1.Contribute to the organisation’s fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Co-Executive Directors and Head of Strategy.
2.Ensure systems are in place to track and manage grants, philanthropic donations, and other income streams.
3.Support the preparation of funding proposals and reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders.
4.Support relationship management with key donors, foundations and partners.
Operational Systems & Processes
1.Develop and maintain efficient operational processes and systems (e.g. finance, HR, IT, data protection, office management).
2.Ensure proper policies and procedures are in place for procurement, vendor management, travel & expenses, and record-keeping.
3.Oversee the infrastructure that supports remote / hybrid working, ensuring tools and systems support collaboration, security, and productivity.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
1.Lead on organisational compliance: legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR, employment law.
2.Ensure the organisation’s policies and procedures are best practice, legally compliant and up to date.
3.Establish and monitor risk management frameworks and our risk register.
4.Support governance structures (internal reporting, director meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.
Human Resources & People Operations
1.Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
2.Ensure policies on equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
3.Foster a positive culture in line with Foxglove’s values.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
1.Lead the operations team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, performance and support.
2.Work closely with the rest of organisation including the legal teams and advocacy to ensure operations enables, not hinders, impact.
3.Contribute to organisational strategy, helping translate strategic ambitions into operational plans.
Person specification
Below are the essential and desirable criteria for a successful candidate.
Essential
·Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with proven experience in financial oversight and reporting
·Minimum of 5-7 years of senior operations / finance / business operations experience, including line management
·Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting, audit & financial compliance
·Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail
·Strong risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
·Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities; excellent time-management skills
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly
·Strong collaboration skills; ability to work across teams; good leadership and people management skills
Desirable
·Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations
·Legal or compliance experience
·Experience of international operations, dealing with cross-border legal / regulatory issues
·Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems
·Understanding of, or interest in, legal, tech justice issues
·Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership
·Experience with fundraising finances, grants management, donor reports
Please note we know this role is wide in scope, if you meet some but not all the criteria and are interested in applying please reach out – we are keen to hear from you.
Length and salary
This is a permanent full-time role with six-month probation period.
How to apply
Please make your application via Applied here, answering the application questions and uploading your CV. We will not review applications sent via a job board or to our email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with first round interviews likely to take place in mid to late-November for selected candidates.
Foxglove does not use AI in its recruitment processes, except to detect applications for AI use. As a tech-justice organisation, we ask the same of our candidates.
Foxglove is growing and we are striving to build a team that is inclusive. We will create a diverse and adaptable environment where we support people to do their best work. We believe an effective and creative team is made up of people from different walks of life. You can read more about how we work and what we offer our staff here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete this process, or have any questions, please get in touch with us.
If you would like to know more about how we process your data as part of the recruitment process you can read our recruitment data use policy here.
Foxglove is an independent non-profit organisation that fights to make tech fair.
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!
Clinical Services Coordinator (Mental Health Talking Therapies) - Maternity Cover Contract
Evolve Counselling is looking for an efficient, qualified and experienced mental health counselling manager, to take charge of our service while the postholder takes maternity leave in January 2026. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity with a supportive employer, who offers a flexible approach to working time, benefits and options for the future.
The post is:
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Fully remote, part-time hours between 16-21 hours per week.
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Highly flexible arrangement of core working hours across 4/5 days each week.
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Salary will be £32,000 pro rata/ full time equivalent.
Evolve provides a wide range of therapies to people experiencing mental health difficulties. We work with private individuals and organisational/ corporate clients (via employee wellbeing programmes) mainly through remote video calls but with a good deal of face-to-face work. We have over 45 BACP registered counsellors on our team and our mission is to deliver the lowest cost counselling to those who need it most. As a charity, our surpluses are reinvested to deliver this mission.
Our ideal candidate for this temporary cover is a BACP registered member counsellor, with strong managerial and administrative skills and experience, confident at handling the working needs of a large remote team and delivering a detailed and personal service to our larger contract clients as well as private individuals. You’ll be working alongside an ambitious management team, aiming to perfect and grow our services. Good record keeping, communications skills and familiarity with confidential client record management systems are a must.
The key aspects of the CSC job are to:
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Be the first port of call for all clinical queries.
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Arrange the efficient use of our CRM system that supports the clinical service.
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Take overall responsibility for incoming referrals and allocations as well as ongoing management of clients and maintenance of any waiting lists to agreed parameters.
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Monitor the balance between counsellor capacity and client demand.
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Provide practical support and signposting to the counselling members, enabling their work.
The closing date for applications is 28 November 2025. Early application is encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the job application date early, if we receive enough suitable applications.
Job title: Finance Officer
Reports to: Head of Finance
Location: Birmingham or Manchester
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), open to flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
As the Finance Officer, you will be required to ensure that our income and expenditure records are accurate, complete, free from error and comply with both the relevant accounting standards as well as donor restrictions. This role will play a key part in ensuring that the recording of financial information is compliant and auditable, in both the finance system and CRM.
You will also work alongside the Head of Finance to support the wider organisation in its financial understanding and management. This support will focus on both the fundraising team to empower them to raise as many funds as possible, especially unrestricted funds, and the services team to ensure their financial processes are robust and efficient. You will also be expected to contribute to and uphold our outstanding culture by living and demonstrating our values of being mission-led, welcoming, entrepreneurial and collaborative.
Key responsibilities
Finance responsibilities
- Record all income and expenditure general ledger transactions in the finance system, ensuring correct coding and full supporting documentation is stored in either the finance system or in the CRM.
- Have ownership of both the sales ledger and purchase ledger, ensuring all entries are recorded accurately with the correct VAT treatment while adhering to the relevant controls.
- Ensure all staff and client expenses are captured and recorded accurately, adhere to the relevant expense policy and are paid in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post payment runs alongside the Head of Finance
- Support the Financial Accountant in the monthly bank reconciliation
- Participate in month end processes to ensure the I&E figure is accurate within the pre-determined deadline, including posting prepayments, deferrals and accruals where relevant and other accounting adjustments as needed such as grossing up of platform fees.
- Ensure all finance documentation is complete and auditable including restricted fund evidence, and ensure the relevant GAUs are tracked on salesforce.
- Capture all restricted fund income and expenditure is the finance system on a monthly basis (staff and non-staff) alongside the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance
- Understand clawback risk on grants
- Ensure Breaking Barriers is claiming gift aid where applicable and optimising opportunities to reclaim input VAT in our business/non-business VAT return
- Reconciling to third party platforms on a monthly basis including fundraising platforms and Equals
- Work with the Head of Finance to upskill the fundraising and service teams to ensure they understand necessary financial processes
- Undertake income and expenditure control activities e.g. checking for grant rejection letters and verifying changes to supplier details.
- Be the finance team’s superuser for the CRM
- Support in year-end audit and the creation of relevant notes
- Support with ad hoc projects such as the implementation of a new finance system and policy and procedure updates
Technology
- Support the Financial Accountant, Finance Director and outsourced technology provider as needed for ongoing technology support and occasional projects.
Office and facilities management
- Support the financial team and any applicable offices as needed for ongoing office and facility management
Cross-cutting
- Ensure staff are effectively onboarded and our knowledge management processes ensure that required information on the finance and ops processes is accessible and understood
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack when you click 'Apply'.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Closing date for applications is Sunday 16 November at 11:30pm.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and /or are from a refugee background. Please feel free to use information and resources found here, which may help in preparing your job application.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support with your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager, Caroline Meechan for further details. You can find contact details on the final page of this recruitment pack.
We are open to flexible working arrangements and alternative working patterns.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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!
Job title: Admissions Officer
Reports to: Head of Language Programme
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London, Manchester or Birmingham
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Open to flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
The Programme Admissions Officer will be responsible for processing client applications, including conducting initial calls, checking eligibility and signposting where applicable. They would then flag new applicants with the relevant team/programme. This role is the gateway to accessing our services and plays a critical role in providing a positive and seamless client experience. As we enter a new and exciting stage of strategic development, this role has the potential to grow and develop in line with our evolving service model.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accesible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
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As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect, and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Closing date for applications is Sunday 16 November at 11:30pm. Please note, interviews will be held online on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supportd organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and / or are from a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support with your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach to HR Manager, Caroline Meechan for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert but you can find contact details in the recruitment pack).
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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!
Community Fundraiser - London
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
For this role, the successful candidate must live in the London area.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 28th November 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Safety and Assurance Officer
Location: Homebased, based in the Southern Area
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £32,000 gross per annum
Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Are you a Safety Specialist looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Safety and Assurance Officer to join our team.
About the role
The Safety & Assurance Officer (SAO) is an employee of the MSSC and a member of the MSSC National Safety Assurance Team (NSAT). This is a home-based role, with a primary focus on the Southern area, predominantly the South-East. The SAO will report to the Head of Safety, Health, and Environment.
The SAO will work closely with other SAOs and will be functionally accountable to:
The Head of Inshore Boating for inshore boat assurance
The Staff Royal Marines Officer for weapons and ammunition safety and security assurance
The role requires regular travel within the area of responsibility and, on occasion within the UK. It will involve evening and some weekend work to fulfil the role’s responsibilities.
Requirements
Qualifications: Good general education and NEBOSH (or equivalent), with completion required during probation if not already held.
Safety & Environmental Management: Experience implementing safety and environmental management systems, conducting risk assessments, and working within formal assurance frameworks.
Incident Management: Experience managing, investigating, and reporting incidents.
Training & Support: Ability to deliver training, guidance, and support to non-specialist staff or volunteers on safety, health, environmental, and assurance matters.
Workload & Volunteer Management: Proven ability to manage a busy workload and effectively support and manage volunteers.
Responsibilities
Join the Marine Society & Sea Cadets as a Safety and Assurance Officer, ensuring the highest standards of safety, health, environment (SHE), and operational compliance across our units and facilities.
You’ll lead assurance inspections, maintain compliance with legislation and organisational regulations, and support the safe management of weapons, armouries, and inshore boating activities. Working closely with other members of the National Safety and Assurance Team (NSAT) and Area teams, you’ll oversee safety at events, camps, and competitions, conduct audits, and monitor incident reporting.
This role plays a vital part in upholding the safety and welfare of our cadets and volunteers through proactive assurance, training, and continuous improvement.
For further information, please download theIf you are interested in this role, please apply now!
Benefits
25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
Hybrid working for many roles
Volunteering Leave
Life assurance (4x salary)
Private medical insurance
Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
Cycle to work scheme
Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.