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Position: People & Community Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Collaborates with: Centre Operations Manager & Spiritual Programme Coordinator
Location: Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London, with the option for some remote working.
Preferred Start Date: Early September 2025
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work (TOIL provided).
Application Deadline: July 16
Purpose
As People & Community Manager you nurture Jamyang’s values-aligned culture and strengthens its sense of community, both internally and externally. This role bridges HR admin, onboarding, volunteer coordination, and community engagement - ensuring staff and community members alike feel welcome, heard, and supported. You also help embed our collective commitment to a liveable future - ensuring that care for the environment is reflected in how we work, communicate, and come together as a community.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Administration & Onboarding
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Oversee day-to-day HR administration, liaising with Jamyang’s external HR consultancy for specialist support.
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Coordinate onboarding processes, ensuring a warm, inclusive welcome aligned with Jamyang’s values.
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Support managers with HR processes such as probation reviews and leave tracking.
2. Volunteer Programme Coordination
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Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support of volunteers, ensuring rewarding and meaningful experiences.
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Develop volunteer role descriptions, training resources, and appreciation initiatives.
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Liaise with the Centre Operations Manager and Education Department to align volunteer support with operational needs.
3. Community Engagement & Events
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Organise community consultations, listening circles, and social events to foster connection and belonging.
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Act as a point of contact for community members seeking engagement opportunities.
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Support communications that build a vibrant and inclusive Jamyang community.
4. Culture Stewardship & Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
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Develop and implement initiatives that embed Jamyang’s values—care, interconnectedness, warmheartedness—into daily work life.
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Champion EDI by:
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Supporting the implementation of Jamyang’s EDI strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Education department.
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Organising awareness-raising activities such as training, book clubs, community discussions, and inclusive programming.
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Advising on inclusive language and practices in external communications (in collaboration with the Comms Manager).
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Monitor and report on EDI progress, sharing insights and recommended actions with the leadership team.
Is This You?
The successful candidate is a warm-hearted, values-driven communicator who thrives on building bridges between people and communities. They bring a thoughtful, grounded approach to fostering inclusion, supporting volunteers, and embedding EDI into all aspects of Jamyang’s culture.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
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3–5 years’ experience in HR administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement, and are confident working with people across a wide range of backgrounds.
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Community Organiser: You have hands-on experience coordinating volunteers, running onboarding processes, and bringing people together through events or community consultations.
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Organised Operator: You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, with strong time management, planning skills, and a methodical approach to getting things done.
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Trust Builder: You foster connection through clear, compassionate communication and an openness that helps others feel seen and included.
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Tech-Savvy Organiser: You’re comfortable using tools like BreatheHR, Asana, Microsoft Office, and event platforms to keep things running smoothly.
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Inclusive Ethos: You understand EDI and safeguarding principles, and actively foster a safe, welcoming environment for all.
Compensation and Benefits
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£28,000–£32,000 per year, depending on experience
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35-hour workweek (below market average), supporting a healthy work-life balance
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33 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays), above the UK statutory minimum
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Opportunities for professional development and training
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A warm, values-driven work environment at the heart of Jamyang Buddhist Centre
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Healthy, home-cooked vegan lunches provided on working days
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Free access to our full programme of teachings and events (unless otherwise indicated)
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre is a peaceful charity offering Buddhist education, community and a sense of calm in the city.




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SMART is hiring! We have a vacancy for a one year maternity cover contract, for a part time mental health Community Navigator. The Navigators support people with serious mental illness, with a range of issues including: housing, benefits, finance and social isolation.
We offer a friendly, collaborative, hybrid and integrated work environment in partnership with the NHS and other voluntary sector services, as well as a pension program, 28 days annual leave (pro rata for a part-time role), employee led HR processes and a competitive salary.
Ideally you will have experience of working within mental health/vulnerable adult services, working within multi-disciplinary teams, knowledge of the issues people face with housing/benefits etc and liaising with other services and professionals on service users behalf.
The part-time role can be flexible to suit your needs, and can be worked over 3-5 days. We can discuss your preference at the interview stage.
Application Deadline: 12th July at 23:30. PLEASE NOTE: We may interview before the closing date if we receive enough suitable applications
Feedback: Unfortunately, we are not able to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted at this time.
Please send us your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4), addressing each of the ‘competencies and experience’ listed in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are 4 Day Week employer
Purpose of the role
Join Brook, the UK’s longest-running sexual health charity and help us shape the future of education, wellbeing, and digital services for young people.
We’re looking for a commercially-minded Business Development Manager to drive growth across Brook’s education, training, and consultancy offers.
It’s a chance to join a dynamic, mission-led team committed to creating lasting change. You’ll play a key role in securing high-value contracts, identifying new market opportunities, and collaborating with colleagues across the charity to co-create services that are needed and impactful.
Essential criteria
- 2 years of account management, or sales experience.
- Experience of working within the third or public sector
To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.
About the role:
- Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week
(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: London
- Salary: £39,000
- Closing date: 27/07/2025
- Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
About Brook:
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.
Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.
We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.
Benefits of working for Brook:
- 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
- Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme – with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4%
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.
Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
Brook Safeguarding with Purpose
Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
The People Services Administrator will act as the first port of call to employees and external partners for all HR and Volunteering queries. The role will provide high quality and customer centric support on a range of administrative processes across all functions within the People Services team, including HR, Volunteering and Learning and Development, ensuring staff, volunteers and external stakeholders have a positive experience. As a priority, the People Services Administrator will process the majority of employee documentation, including issuing employment contracts, recruitment paperwork and issuing other adhoc letters as required.
The post holder will be based at the NLH Finchley site with an element of home working and flexibility. They may however be required to travel to NLH additional sites across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.
Programme Manager to oversee all of CHIPS' work in Brixton with young people and families.
About CHIPS
CHIPS (Christian International Peace Service) aims to bring about peace and reconciliation in areas of conflict or tension. We have over 59 years’ experience helping communities in the UK, Cyprus, India, the Philippines, Northern Ireland and Uganda; with our current projects being in Northern Ghana and Brixton, UK. We help communities build futures free from violent conflict through practical projects that both tackle the root causes of the division and bring the sides together to build trust and healthy relationships.
Our Vision: Our vision is for a world where conflict is met with peacemaking, division gives way to reconciliation, and communities work together to build sustainable peace.
Our Mission: Rooted in Jesus' example of peace and reconciliation, we accompany communities affected by violent conflict, fostering relationships, taking practical action, and building a foundation for lasting peace.
Our Philosophy:
- We go where we are invited
- We live in the heart of the conflict
- We take sides. Both sides.
- We are committed for the long term
About the Role
This is a really exciting time to join CHIPS (Christian International Peace Service) as we approach our 60th anniversary — with deep roots in peacemaking and a fresh vision for the years ahead. We’ve recently launched a new organisation-wide strategy, and we’re looking for a passionate and dynamic Programme Manager to lead its implementation within our Brixton project.
You’ll be stepping into a unique and influential role, responsible for shaping and growing our work in South London. As the Programme Manager, you will oversee our team in Brixton — including the Family Support Coordinator, the Connection Builder (Youth and Comms), and a group of dedicated Sessional Youth Workers. You’ll bring strategic direction, strong leadership, and hands-on oversight to ensure the programme remains responsive, relational, and transformative.
You’ll be joining a young and vibrant team committed to building peace and hope in some of the hardest places. This role will stretch and challenge you — but it will also offer huge opportunities for personal and professional growth. It’s a role for someone who feels deeply called to serve God by walking alongside those often considered the least and the last in society, and who believes that real change happens through deep relationships and persistent hope.
Key Responsibilities of Programme Manager
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of our Brixton programme
- Manage a local team and foster a values-led, collaborative culture
- Oversee programme operations, safeguarding, finance and MEAL
- Build strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Champion CHIPS’ Christian peacemaking ethos and relational approach
About You
We’re looking for a Programme Manager who:
- Has a deep, lived Christian faith and a heart for justice and reconciliation
- Has experience managing community or youth programmes
- Is a confident leader with excellent relational and organisational skills
- Understands the challenges facing young people and families in urban contexts
- Thrives in a role that blends strategy, delivery and day-to-day management
Details
- Title: Programme Manager (Brixton)
- Location: Brixton, London
- Hours: Full-time or 80% (28 hours min)
- Salary: £37,000–£41,000 (FTE)
- Start: September 2025
- Contract: Fixed term to August 2026 (with expectation of renewal based on funding)
- Application Deadline: Monday 7th July at 6pm
We accompany communities affected by violent conflict, fostering relationships, taking practical action, and building a foundation for lasting peace.




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Are you a creative marketing professional who wants to make an impact?
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is looking for a skilled Marketing Officer to contribute to and deliver effective marketing campaigns to help meet the organisation's core strategic objectives. This is an exciting new role within the Marketing and Communications team and a fantastic opportunity to join an historic organisation, the home of the iconic Chelsea Pensioners since 1692.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience of delivering impactful multi-channel campaigns for a range of audiences, and ideally at a nationally recognised organisation within the military, charity, cultural or public sectors. You'll be responsible for marketing a wide range of projects including our recently launched, nationwide Veterans' Outreach programme, the Soane Stable Yard - which is open to the public 7 days a week, and our year-round events programme, as well as working with our partners to promote the Chelsea Heritage Quarter.
Who we're looking for:
We are seeking a proactive marketeer, who is equally comfortable planning and implementing campaigns as well as creating compelling content, with excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of what drives public engagement and support for an organisation like the Royal Hospital.
The successful candidate will be:
· A skilled and confident executor, who is experienced in consumer marketing and promoting a wide range of projects including public events to the right audiences.
- Creative in crafting compelling marketing content to deliver effective, multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Experience of working with a range of partners to help raise awareness and engagement, as well as suppliers such as designers and photographers.
- Relevant marketing experience in a military, charity, cultural or public organisation would be particularly advantageous.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than 500 words) outlining your most relevant experience for this role and setting out why you think you'd be the most suitable candidate.
About Us.
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home



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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
We are seeking a technically capable, qualified accountant with strong knowledge of the Charities SORP to provide effective stewardship and oversight of the Finance function at Kinship. You will be responsible for financial controls, management accounting and ensuring the effective delivery of ‘business as usual’ financial management.
As well as producing monthly management accounts, you will be responsible for running the annual budget and the year-end processes, preparing for the yearly external audit and ensuring that the organisation complies with statutory obligations.
You will prepare papers for and attend the quarterly Finance Committee meetings and will liaise with a range of stakeholders including auditors, the bank and investment managers. You will be the ‘go to’ business partner at the charity, supported by the Chief Operating Officer and Fractional Chief Financial Officer.
You will manage a team of two colleagues – a Senior Finance Officer and a Payroll Manager – providing them with guidance, coaching and support to enable them to perform effectively. You will also collaborate and work with Directors and senior managers across the organisation to inform them on performance against budget and conditions of funding, as well as supporting fundraising and commissioning bids.
You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to organise conflicting priorities around the monthly management accounts cycle, while supporting the achievement of our strategic objectives. You will be flexible and adaptable in your approach to supporting transformational change in our processes and systems, as well as dealing with, and leading on, the day-to-day financial management.
This is a broad and challenging role for a dynamic and systems-driven individual who wants to grow within the organisation, proactively problem solve and help colleagues to deliver on our mission.
Essential requirements include:
- Fully qualified ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles, standards and the Charities SORP, and experience of applying these in a service delivery organisation
- Experience managing a Finance function in a charity with £1-10m annual turnover
- Experience of line management and developing a team using approaches that are empowering
- Experience of Business Central, or the ability to quickly learn a new accounting system
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to use Pivot Tables and other functions to analyse large data sets
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages for the attention of Joshua Marks. Please include your notice period and earliest availability to start in your cover letter.
- Application deadline: 8.00am on Monday 7 July 2025
- First interview: Online - Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 July
- Second interview: In-person (Vauxhall, London) - Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July [2 hours including Excel and presentation task]
Kinship reserves the right to close applications early on receipt of sufficient applications. Apply early!
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.





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