Office jobs in city of london, england
Salary: £65,000 FTE (£55,714 - £65,000 depending on working hours)
Working hours: Flexible - 30-35 hours/week - This role is being offered for between 30 and 35 hours per week. We’re open to discussing how those hours are distributed across the week and can accommodate school hours, early starts, or condensed days where possible.
Department: Human Resources
Number of posts needed: 1
Location: Hybrid - at least 2 days/week in Toynbee Hall office
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (flexible)
Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer
Contract: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 9 June 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified candidates. Early application is encouraged. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and we encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close ahead of the stated deadline due to high volumes of interest.
At Toynbee Hall, our HR Team supports our most important asset – our people. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, inclusive HR service and to exploring new ideas and perspectives so we can grow and develop the function together.
The HR Team supports colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding to people development – ensuring that every experience at work is a positive one. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that reflects our values and where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Scope of role
The Head of People and Culture is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), responsible for leading and embedding a strategic and inclusive People function that supports Toynbee Hall’s purpose, values, and vision for a fairer and more equitable society. This role will shape and champion a workplace culture that is people-first, values-driven, and committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB).
The Head provides strategic and operational direction and hands-on leadership to ensure every colleague’s experience at Toynbee Hall is supportive, developmental, and empowering.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership
- Co-create and implement a progressive People Strategy aligned with Toynbee Hall’s organisational goals and values, with a strong focus on equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Lead the development of measurable KPIs and outcomes to evaluate progress in people and
culture initiatives. - Partner with SMT and staff to embed a co-produced EDIB strategy, including a clear statement of intent, inclusive action plan, and transparent reporting processes.
- Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting practices and policies that reinforce a positive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working environment.
HR Operations
- Deliver a high-quality, person-centred HR service, with clear, accessible, and values-aligned policies and processes.
- Ensure policies are inclusive, legally compliant, and regularly reviewed—covering remuneration, flexible working, wellbeing, performance, and development.
- Oversee a fair and inclusive recruitment and resourcing process that reflects our commitment to equity and community.
- Lead performance management practices that are developmental, supportive, and reflective of individual and team contributions.
- Maintain robust, GDPR-compliant employee records and HR systems.
- Oversee compliance in employment checks, safeguarding requirements (including DBS), and risk management procedures.
- Lead the HR team with all case work on a weekly basis to review and guide on case load.Take on complex HR case work with the support of the COO and HR consultants/Advisors.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement & Culture
- Be a visible leader in embedding a culture of inclusion, care, and psychological safety across the organisation.
- Champion well-being and engagement initiatives that reflect the diverse needs of our people and foster belonging.
- Co-lead EDIB learning and development opportunities for staff, ensuring ongoing reflection, growth, and dialogue.
- Review and promote equitable pay, terms, and recognition practices in line with our values and commitment to fairness.
- Work closely with managers to foster inclusive leadership and team cultures through coaching and support.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and support direct reports and the broader organisation in creating a high-performing, values-led People function.
- Promote a culture of learning, empowerment, and proactivity within the People team and across all departments.
- Create and deliver a meaningful annual work plan aligned with strategic priorities and cultural aspirations.
Senior Leadership Responsibilities
- Contribute actively to SMT discussions and organisational decision-making, ensuring People considerations are central to planning and implementation.
- Collaborate with the COO and CE on organisational performance, people data, and budget alignment.
- Build strong cross-organisational relationships to support change management and continuous
improvement. - Communicate openly and regularly with staff and stakeholders about People-related developments and opportunities.
Safeguarding, Risk, and Wellbeing
- Ensure all People-led activities are risk assessed and comply with health, safety, and safeguarding requirements.
- Promote a culture of care and responsibility, supporting psychological and physical safety across the organisation.
- Ensure systems are in place for reporting incidents and learning from them.
Finance and Payroll
- Work collaboratively with the finance team to ensure payroll is updated and released on time each month.
- Support with the Year End Audit requirements that relate to staffing.
- Overall responsibility of the HR function budget including training and resources.
What You’ll Bring
- A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in every aspect of your work.
- Significant experience in senior HR/People leadership roles, ideally within a mission-led or community-focused organisation.
- A deep understanding of inclusive and trauma-informed HR practices.
- Excellent people leadership and coaching skills, with a strong focus on collaboration, development, and wellbeing.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and change management.
- Experience working with Trade Unions and employee voice mechanisms.
Additional Information
- We are in the process of reviewing the HR function and you will be leading on the implementation of this to ensure that the team is working with inclusive strategies, as well as ensuring that we can best support the organisation with the needed support in a timely and efficient manner.
- Toynbee Hall are in the process of reviewing the pay banding and scales and this will be a part of your role to implement the changes and work closely with the finance team to achieve this.
Essential Criteria:
- Very good knowledge of UK employment regulation and HR practices.
- Experience of advising, coaching and challenging senior staff when needed
- Significant practical experience in delivering human resources functions /activities
- An excellent understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and proven experience of implementing successful EDI strategies and plans.
- That they are proactive in spotting challenges and offering solutions
- Excellent organisation, time and project management skills with demonstrable experience of combining effective operational delivery and strategic work.
- Effective in setting out and delivering against plans; and reporting against objectives.
- First rate communication skills; able to relate to and work alongside colleagues at all levels in the organisation, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-HR colleagues, reinforce difficult messaging when needed, and to coach and support managers.
- Good written English with proven ability to write policies, complex correspondence and business reports.
- Emotionally Intelligent, transparent, principled.
- Ability to work independently but also be champion of collaborative working
- Attention to detail and thorough review of HR related documents
- An understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment
- Alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission and strategy
- HR related qualification (CIPD level 5) / Degree in HR
- Ability to present HR data/ analytics to SMT and Trustee with thorough evidence and clear decision-making information
Alignment and willingness to work in line to our values
- Inclusive - open-minded, transparent, convening and collaborative; seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
- Courageous – principled, ambitious and acting with integrity.
- Empowering – shifting power, sharing our knowledge, enabling people to take action for themselves
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.
We work towards this by:
- Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
- Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
- Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.
This means:
- Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
- Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
- Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.
What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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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!
Title Senior Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager
Reporting To Director of Income
Location Hybrid, with a minimum of one day per week in the office, and flexibility to attend more often if required. Our office is based in Shepherd’s Bush, London.
Salary £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
Hours of Work 40 hours per week (inclusive of a one hour paid daily lunch break)
Contract Permanent
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
- Company electronic devices;
- Enhanced pension;
- Private health insurance after completion of probation;
- Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card
Closing Date: 30th May 2025, 5pm
Job Summary
To contribute to our Income Team's purpose by implementing the Philanthropic income strategy, and working to secure new six figure trusts and foundations through high quality applications and reporting.
Main Responsibilities
- To manage the Philanthropy Officer role, and plan a rolling programme of prospect research for new major donors and trusts and foundations at all levels of funding across the year.
- Developing high quality applications and proposals for potential donors and funders, utilising your strong writing skills.
- Working with the Data Insight Team and Clinical Team to utilise Shout insight and clinical research to develop a strong narrative for MHI services
- Providing effective and successful stewardship and relationship management to a portfolio of high value funders, including annual funder reports and inputting to quarterly funder newsletters and communications.
- Work with other voluntary organisations to maximise joint fundraising when appropriate opportunities arise
- To work with the CEO and Director of Income on the identification, cultivation and stewardship of high value and potential high values supporters across income streams
- As the Senior Fundraising Manager sits within the Income team, the role will build relationships with all members of the team, providing regular updates, working with the Director of Income to share information to the wider organisation and meeting the professional standards of representing MHI to external parties.
- To work with the Philanthropy Officer to continuously improve stewardship processes, working to re-pledge funding, whilst assisting one another in strengthening applications to new potential funders
- To coordinate and maintain relationships with multiple high value funders and assist the Director of Income in creating and maintaining an efficient process for this.
- To work with the Director of Income to coordinate and maintain all contractual relationships. Working with the data team to calendar reporting requirements to ensure proactive stewardship and relationship management.
- To work with Income Team members to ensure all internal reporting is highlighted and processed on a regular basis. This will include updating the organisational CRM for reporting purposes.
- To work closely with the Director of Income and Marketing Team to provide regular communications to funder portfolio
- To undertake regular prospect research to continue to grow the pool of high value major donor and trust and foundation prospects
- To use strong written skills to complete applications for new trust and foundation funding opportunities
- To use strong written and verbal skills to provide written reporting to current funders, whilst organising face to face/virtual meetings for funding updates alongside the Director of Income or CEO
- To develop, review and maintain an efficient and effective record keeping system, including current and archived files and files of a confidential nature, using appropriate paper and electronic systems.
Person Specification
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills in order to deal effectively, efficiently and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly organised to manage a wider portfolio of funders requiring differing reporting and communication
- Highly developed ability to write in a clear and concise manner for external funders and partners
- Well developed ability to collect data from various sources, analyse findings and present them clearly in a way that meets desired outcomes
- Well developed ability to organise and plan own work, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.
- Well developed ability to undertake primary and secondary research on potential funders, trusts and foundations
- Well developed ability to work with others as part of a team, providing support as required, and building and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals in order to achieve objectives.
- Well developed eye for detail when completing applications and reports for new and current funders
- Ability to work at speed and accuracy with a number of concurrent priorities.
- Ability to deal with confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
- Experience of developing, maintaining and reviewing paper and electronic administrative systems and information systems.
- Commitment to apply MHIs values and behaviours to all aspects of work.
Desirable
- Experience of successfully undertaking a role working with high value philanthropic funders and stakeholders and maintaining professional relationships
- Experience of both face to face and virtual stakeholder meetings with high value philanthropic funders
- Experience of managing a trust and foundation team
This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory right to work and reference checks. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.
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: Deputy Service Manager
Location: In Service based in Croydon, CR0 1EB. You will be required to work across multiple services within the area.
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, working across a rota which will include day and night shifts as we provide a 24 hour service.
About the role
We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Croydon, providing leadership and line management to a team of night staff which is around 10 people in total. You will provide support and supervision sessions at night, and general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles. You will further ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements to the residents. You will be responsible for creating a psychologically informed environment (PIE) with person centred support during all hours. You will work closely with the day teams to ensure a smooth handover from the day to night.
This service is a Forensic Mental Health provision for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. For your own personal safety, you will require to have access to your own transport as you will need to travel between our 4 sites during the night shift to provide managerial support to the teams. The teams support our residents with person centred support, to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, to have greater independence and fulfilled living. The service is responsible for holding various activities, group sessions, and one to one support to enable residents to build their personal skills and experiences to achieve their goals.
The role includes:
- Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly mental health and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
- Experience of working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds
- Previous leadership experience
- Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve service KPI's through direct leadership
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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Job Title: Regional Housing Manager
Area of operation: Resident Services
Salary: £48,146 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Resident Services Director
Pension entitlement: Company Stakeholder Scheme
Annual leave entitlement: 30 days per annum
Place of work: Hybrid contract. The role covers a patch of properties predominantly across Essex and Cambridgeshire, with time spent on site, working from home and requirements for occasional travel to English Rural’s offices in Surrey as necessary.
Essential Car User Allowance: This role is eligible for English Rural’s essential car user scheme (£5,200 per annum)
About English Rural:
English Rural Housing Association is a leading national rural specialist working to provide affordable homes in small villages for local people. We own and manage around 1,500 affordable properties, spread amongst 150 villages, and have a development programme of around 200 more homes.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver regional housing management services across Essex, Cambridge and surrounding areas. Working under the leadership of the Resident Services Director and collaboratively with housing, repairs and allocations colleagues, the role will be expected to inform and deliver agreed business strategy. Building relationships with residents and external partners is essential, as we continue to achieve an effective housing management service.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record working in housing management. You will need good communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate and work effectively within a fast-paced environment. Experience in arrears collection, tenancy management and delivering customer satisfaction are essential. The right candidate will have sufficient housing expertise both through formal CIH qualifications and direct experience. English Rural is looking to invest in and develop the right candidate to grow with our business.
Closing Date: Mid-day on Thursday 5th June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 (interviews to be held in our Essex office)
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Please advise if there are any restrictions to your residency in the UK that might affect your right to take up employment in the UK.
English Rural Housing Association is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
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Job role: Senior Press Officer
Salary: £48,175 plus generous benefits
Contract type: Fixed term contract 12 months (maternity cover)
35 hours; Flexible working considered
Key dates: Closes Monday 2 June 2025; interviews w/c 16 June 2025
About the Organisation
The charity is the national What Works Centre for Children and Families. We generate and champion high-quality evidence that aims to improve the outcomes of children experiencing vulnerabilities and their families. To do this, we work directly with government and national stakeholders, and with local leaders to embed evidence in policy and practice, and to drive change. We’re an organisation with ambitious aims and our people are essential to our success.
As a member of the What Works Network, we have a pivotal role as the ‘go-to’ source for evidence about services that makes a difference to children and families. We span the spectrum of support for children and families, from early intervention and targeted help to children’s social care.
The organisation strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together we achieve impact that makes a real difference for children and families.
We’re looking for a proactive, highly motivated and experienced Senior Press Office to join our small but impactful Communications and Public Affairs Team. You'll use your communications skills to create and deliver media strategies that cut through in a crowded landscape, raise our brand profile, and position us as the ‘go to’ organisation for evidence, comment and opinion in our space.
This is a pivotal moment in policy and practice for children and families. Reform is underway at national and local level, and a major Bill is passing through Parliament. The priority areas – supporting parenting, strengthening family networks, tackling domestic abuse and relationships for care-experienced children and young people - are media-friendly, topical and frequently high profile. If you want to join a committed and skilled team dedicated to making a difference to children and families, we would like to hear from you.
We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all our employees. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe it’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of our stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.We offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’. We work in a hybrid and flexible way that recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.
Closing Date: 2 June 2025
Interviews (In-Person): w/c 16 June 2025
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Do you want to help inform how the UK understands and debates carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in the context of the net zero transition, including the role that land use and nature can play? Do you enjoy making complex issues easier to understand for a wide audience, including journalists, decision-makers and the public?
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is a non-profit organisation that supports informed debate on energy and climate change issues in the UK. We provide independent analysis and accessible briefings to the media and other stakeholders to improve understanding of climate-related topics and contribute to evidence-based discussions. Our work covers a range of issues including land use, transport, the power sector, and heating and buildings, with a focus on the UK but with international work too.
This role involves tracking and responding to media, political, and policy debates on CDR, focusing initially on land-based removals and expanding to engineered removals. You will highlight trade-offs, counter misinformation, and support fact-based future debates.
Working closely with our Head of Land and Head of Analysis, you will contribute new analysis, monitor the debate, and help develop communications outputs. This is a unique opportunity to play a role in how the UK engages with one of the most complex and fast-evolving areas of climate policy.
Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave: 30 days annual leave.
- Hybrid Working Model: Benefit from the flexibility of remote work combined with in-person collaboration.
- Monthly Team Days: Connect and collaborate with colleagues during regular team building events.
- Healthshield Healthcare Scheme: Access essential health and wellness support, including optical, dental, and physiotherapy coverage.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions: We match employee pension contributions up to 5%.
- Fora office amenities:
- An on-site gym with wellness classes.
- A rooftop terrace with stunning views of London, including The Shard.
- Fully stocked kitchens with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.
- Comfortable breakout areas, a reading room, and private phone booths.
- Secure bike storage and shower facilities.
Role and Responsibilities
·Analyse land use, nature-based solutions, and CDR using various sources and data; present findings clearly in reports, briefings, press releases, and social media content.
·Monitor and analyse emerging political and media debate around CDR and nature-based solutions, including misinformation.
·Provide fast turnaround analysis of breaking developments, synthesising findings into accessible and impactful outputs for media and other stakeholders.
·Stay updated on climate and energy policy, particularly CDR, land use, and related political and media narratives.
·Support strategic planning around key moments, identifying risks and opportunities to support well informed discussion and responsible coverage of these topics.
·Collaborate with colleagues across programmes to develop joined up, multi-channel communications outputs
·Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders in the land use, CDR, climate, media and policy communities.
·Brief journalists on CDR issues and our findings, and, where appropriate, act as a media spokesperson for ECIU.
·Contribute to ECIU’s newsletter, website, and other outward facing materials.
·Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience
Essential
·Analysis
oStrong analytical background.
oAn academic background in environmental science or related areas (preferably at a Masters or PhD level).
oAbility to quickly analyse data and summarise key insights in accessible, engaging formats.
oSkilled in conducting quantitative analysis, including familiarity with key data sources relating to CDR and the ability to develop new analysis projects to answer relevant questions.
oAbility to design and deliver new analysis projects relevant to carbon dioxide removal (CDR), land use and net zero.
oSkilled in using data to support communications and build compelling, evidence-based outputs.
·Knowledge and Context
oGood understanding of UK climate policy and the net zero transition.
oFamiliarity with the role of CDR and nature-based solutions in climate strategy.
oAwareness of key trade-offs, uncertainties, and areas of public and political debate around CDR.
oAppreciation of the broader political and economic context, including the roles of government, industry and civil society.
·Communication and Networks
oStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in clear, concise language for a range of audiences.
oAwareness of evolving discussions in media and Parliament relating to climate and carbon removal.
oExperience developing outputs or commentary that align with public and parliamentary discourse.
oSkilled in building and maintaining productive, trust-based relationships with stakeholders including journalists, policymakers, academics and NGOs.
oExperience in journalism, public affairs or communications, particularly on technical or high-profile topics.
oComfortable working in a fast-paced environment, responding to emerging stories or shifting political developments.
Desirable
- 3-5 years’ experience working in the energy, climate or nature sectors.
- Familiarity with government datasets or other key sources relevant to net zero and CDR.
- Experience briefing stakeholders, such as journalists or MPs.
- Understanding of the UK media, particularly its reporting on climate and climate change.
Applications must include a supporting statement to be considered.
The supporting statement should cover:
• Experience in media and informing public debate on specific issues.
• Examples of translating complex content for non-expert audiences.
• Knowledge of the UK’s decarbonisation pathway, including land use and carbon dioxide removal debates.
• Experience in analysis for policy or media contexts.
• Independent content development and stakeholder engagement, prioritising tasks in fast-paced settings.
• Interest in the role and the contribution to ECIU’s mission.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About International Lawyers Project (ILP)
ILP is a network of talented and passionate pro bono lawyers drawn from diverse countries and cultures across the globe. We mobilise teams of legal experts to support the policy and legal needs of marginalised communities, their governments, and their social movement organisations. Our partners are civil society organisations, governments, community groups and investigative journalists.
Founded in the UK in 2005, we are staffed by a small core staff team of lawyers and thematic experts dedicated to using the law to achieve economic and environmental justice through strategic pro bono legal support. Over the last 20 years, we have supported partners in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to have a diverse staff and volunteer team reflective of the communities we support, from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe, with extensive expertise in our focus areas as well as law and international development. We work primarily in the Global South, with active projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as in Europe. As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our clients create long-lasting change in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions.
Our vision is a just and sustainable world in which the law serves as a tool for those who need it most.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit an experienced, innovative senior legal manager to manage our international Governance & Accountability Programme. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer (or international development professional with equivalent experience in rule of law /governance / NGO use of legal strategies), with deep enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of how our partners could use the law to achieve anti-corruption reform. A more detailed explanation of our organisational and programme strategy is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.
Working as part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to learn at close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on how the law can be used to fight corruption and achieve environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs, CSOs, governments and government bodies. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. You will also nurture, build and maintain relationships with our funders. The role will involve outreach to new partners, programme management, drafting fundraising applications and donor reports, tracking impact, as well as evaluating and learning from projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Implement the strategic vision for ILP’s Governance and Accountability (G&A) programme, in conjunction with the Senior Programmes Director, Senior Counsel, Legal Fellows, Executive Director, partners, staff and Board;
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Develop an expert understanding of the most effective policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme’s objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, staff, Board and others;
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Build and maintain ILP’s G&A programme. This includes:
· Liaising with partners to identify legal/policy/campaign needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting analysis of their activities;
· Creating an active pipeline of G&A projects and cases including environmental crime and corruption, through identifying and engaging in regular outreach with potential new partners;
· Ensuring an even spread of G&A projects across the five strategic programme pillars;
· Identifying, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new highly experienced volunteer lawyers;
· Mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries;
· Representing the programme in external fora and events;
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Ensure effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including:
· Managing & coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle;
· Delivering financial management for assignments including accurate budgeting, forecasting, accounting and reporting;
· Supporting the development and maintenance of strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes, including regular updating of ILP’s databases;
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Working closely with the Senior Counsel and Senior Programmes Director, lead fundraising activities to support both the G&A programme and organisational overheads, including exploring opportunities for potential funding with partners, liaising with and nurturing donors, designing funding applications and creating relevant budgets;
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Line management of G&A Legal Fellow;
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Share in the necessary operational and administrative activities of the organisation and contribution to website and social media communications.
Candidate profile:
We are especially interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:
· A qualified lawyer (or equivalent with significant relevant professional experience) with an excellent understanding of how law is useful to achieving reform in our key strategic work areas: public procurement integrity, environmental crime and corruption, accountability for international corruption asset recovery, countering illicit asset flows and illicit asset recovery, and tackling the UK’s role as an international money laundering hub for enablers;
· Understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of pro bono legal assistance;
· Demonstrable project management skills and experience in an NGO (5+ years);
· Demonstrable experience in donor management, including drafting fundraising applications and budgets, nurturing new and managing existing relationships, meeting donor reporting requirements, drafting donor impact reports and raising funds for future projects and activities;
· Relevant experience and knowledge (either from previous work experience or study) relating to economic justice and/or environmental law and policy in an international development context;
· Ability to work on a wide range of tasks simultaneously, and at speed, including developing and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders (donors, NGOs, civil society organisations and government representatives), on an international basis;
· Demonstrable understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
· Excellent research skills; strong administration and coordination experience in an NGO setting;
· Strong interpersonal and team working skills;
· Comfortable working independently and proactively and as part of a small team with a busy caseload;
· Very high level of fluency in spoken and written English;
· Working knowledge of another language such as Spanish (desirable).
Key details about the position
· Travel: candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally 2-5 times per year, including fulfilling vaccination and other requirements.
· Our genuine support for equity, diversity and inclusion is illustrated by our current team.
· Visa sponsorship: we are open to sponsoring a UK visa application for an extraordinary candidate.
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!
My client is a collective of environmental and conservation charities in London, focused on protecting, preserving and enhancing green spaces for the local community.
They are now seeking a senior interim to lead a bold transformation of their funding and operating strategy. This is not your typical finance leadership role—this is a pivotal role aimed at shifting multiple organisations towards a more future-proofed funding model.
Reporting into the group division key deliverable will include:
- Partner closely with CEOs, trustees, and senior leadership teams to provide strategic financial guidance across the charities.
- Lead the re-design of funding models, incorporating income diversification and longer-term sustainability planning.
- Build strong relationships with trustees, funders, and partners, delivering financial insight that enables strategic decision-making.
- Review the current operating model to ensure it is best placed for the new business plan.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience operating at board level in the Charity sector. You will be a strategic thinker with a track record of financial and transformation, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of how finance can be a catalyst for business change. Prior experience of charity governance would be highly advantageous.
My client offers flexible hybrid working, typically 3 days per week in their central London office.
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Learn English at Home (LEAH) is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced individual to lead and develop our volunteer programme. If you’re passionate about community empowerment, have experience in training delivery, and enjoy building meaningful connections, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in volunteer coordination, including recruitment, training, and supervision, alongside a talent for creating engaging workshops and a thriving volunteer community. You’ll be a confident communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong organisational and IT skills are essential, especially for managing databases and monitoring programme outcomes.
You’ll be joining a committed team working to support individuals from marginalised and migrant backgrounds to overcome language barriers and access education, employment, and local services. You’ll play a key role in delivering training for both staff and volunteers, expanding LEAH’s impact across communities.
This is a part-time permanent role (28 hours/week), combining remote work with visits to our Kingston office and community delivery locations across London boroughs including Hounslow, Richmond, and Merton.
Desirable: Knowledge of ESOL, experience in the voluntary/community sector, and a background in working with vulnerable or marginalised groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you share our dream of a UK where poverty is a thing of the past?
Founded in 2019, the Poverty Truth Network believes that this can only happen when those most impacted by poverty are at the heart of the movement to end it. Our specific contribution brings together people experiencing poverty with those with responsibilities for alleviating it. “Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us.”
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are recruiting for an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Poverty Truth Network, including the oversight of systems, staff performance and finances.
You will be a highly motivated person with a clear leadership record; dedicated to social justice; with a proven track record of operational delivery, including financial, administrative and governance management.
Key tasks of the role:
- To form part of the Core Leadership Team, providing overall strategic leadership across the Network
- To lead on the financial management of the Poverty Truth Network, including the delivery of Management Accounts and the production of an annual budget
- To manage the Operations Team, setting clear goals and objectives linked to the Strategic Plan
- To lead on and establish the appropriate processes to ensure high levels of staff performance and development, including appraisals and performance management
- To develop, and where necessary implement, administrative systems which ensure effective, efficient and safe practice across the Network
- To ensure that the Network operates in line with its charitable purposes, overseeing changes to its constitution as and when necessary
- To regularly update the Charity’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations / legislation, providing advice to the Director and trustees as appropriate
- To oversee the production and sharing of papers for trustees in an organised and timeous manner
- To oversee the effective running of online and in-person meetings and events for the Network, liaising with other teams as appropriate
- To lead on the delivery of the Network’s Support Grant Programme
- To deputise for the Director as and when required
- Undertake other activities as needed dependent on jobholder’s knowledge, skills and experience
This role involves working from home with some travel.
To apply for either of these roles, please send your CV with a cover letter that clearly shows you have the necessary skills and experience to do the job. The cover letter should be no more than 2 sides of an A4 page. Include the names and contact details of two referees (at least one of whom knows you on a professional basis). The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 6th June. Interviews will be held online 19th and 20th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a capable and creative Content Coordinator to join our Marketing and Digital team. This is a crucial role, working across our digital channels to deliver ongoing communications and create content. You will be comfortable writing for different channels, formats and audiences, able to adapt your approach according to what’s needed. As a team, we cover a wide range of activities, and every day is different. You could be going from working on video editing one moment, to building an automated email campaign or preparing content for Instagram the next.
The Content Coordinator manages operational and administrative activity for the content team, ensuring that things run smoothly. You will have responsibility for our content calendar, managing the shared inbox and coordinating requests from staff. You will work closely with all Marketing and Digital team members, as well as with colleagues from across the RCR, helping to deliver effective and engaging communications.
What you’ll do
- Manage the day to day operations of our email platform, helping to develop new opportunities, build workflows and analyse engagements.
- Help to develop and deliver compelling content for our social media channels.
- Optimise and improve website content, ensuring consideration of SEO and UX.
- Edit and deliver video content for our channels, alongside other digital assets.
- Provide critical operational support for our channels, content planning and the wider team.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation in building high quality, engaging content for audiences, using insight to drive decision making.
What you’ll need
- An interest in creating digital content that inspires, motivates and engages our audiences.
- Excellent communication and copywriting skills, with an understanding of how to adapt your approach to suit different audiences.
- Experience in using bulk email platforms and content management systems
- Experience in writing and creating content for social media and websites
- An interest in using audience insight to inform communications
- Ability to multitask and manage a busy workload
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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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!
Media & Celebrity Assistant
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK subject to the right to work.
UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.
Salary: £27,999 - £29,470 per year with excellent benefits
About WaterAid
Want to use your skills in communications to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Media & Celebrity Assistant to change usual for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team
The WaterAid Media and Celebrity team is fast paced and dynamic, working on a multitude of exciting projects.. No two days are the same and we need a proactive and efficient Media and Celebrity Team Assistant to support with the smooth running of the team. The team works creatively to spread awareness of WaterAid and our work through UK and global news and PR coverage and engaging and working with our celebrity supporters cross-platform and function.
About the Role
In this role you will undertake a wide range of tasks from keeping our media admin running; ensuring our planning and monitoring tools up to date; supporting with team meetings and events; helping the team with overseas travel plans; liaising with celebrity agents and keeping up-to-date with what’s new in showbiz; managing our Media BlueSky; writing press releases for key campaigns. A passion for communications, ability to juggle multiple projects and excellent communication skills are essential. The role is hugely valued by the team and wider WaterAid teams and an excellent entry level role into communications in the charity sector working on some of the most urgent and important issues of our time. This is a perfect development role to obtain key skills in media, communications and celebrity and influencer engagement, supporting the team to deliver wide portfolio of creative and highly visible projects for WaterAid to drive our fundraising, brand and advocacy objectives.
In this role, you will help the team to deliver key media moments as well as supporting on engaging our celebrity supporters with our work. You will keep the team running smoothly by ensuring our processes and systems are running effectively and are up to date.
You’ll also:
- Maintain and update contact and pitch lists for journalists
- Using our media monitoring system, produce monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
- Compile a daily summary of news coverage for the wider organisation.
- Monitor and assist in use of the WaterAid BlueSky account
- General support on key media moments, including background research, writing press releases, assisting with planning and logistics at events and stunts, media outreach.
- Complete background and ethical checks on talent as per WaterAid’s policy and internal processes
- Research and compile talent lists for activations and campaigns as required
- Assist the Talent team with their activations with celebrities and content creators
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Calm, approachable and open disposition.
- Proven experience of working in an administrative capacity preferably in a busy office environment.
- An interest in digital, social and traditional media, awareness of trends
- Excellent time management. Ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload and work to tight or conflicting deadlines.
- Good communication and listening skills, the ability to network and form effective relationships with a variety of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
- Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Experience and good understanding of social media
- Interest in international issues including development, rights or humanitarian.
Closing Date: Applications will close 6:00 PM UK Time on Friday, 23 May 2025. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and an essential cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening:
To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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About Twins Trust
Twins Trust is at the heart of the multiples’ community, supporting families with twins or triplets, influencing the healthcare system and campaigning on behalf of our community.
Multiple birth families face unique challenges and we’re there for them, every step of the way. With over 40 years’ experience, we tailor our services to our families’ needs.
Twins Trust has over 15,000 members who access our amazing community, information and courses and exclusive discounts.
Community Fundraising Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and talented fundraising team
We are looking for an experienced Community Fundraising Manager to join our small and friendly fundraising team. You will be responsible for driving our strategy for Community Fundraising, Individual/Regular Giving and Events. With a database of around 100,000 registrants and 15,000 members, these existing income streams have lots of great potential. We have amazing fundraisers in our community who take on challenges like the London Marathon, London to Brighton bike ride, or their own swimming challenge and there’s lots of great potential amongst our supporters, including our committed members and regular givers.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (negotiable for the right candidate)
Flexibility: We are a flexible employer and most of our staff are juggling things (including caring for multiples!) We are great at making jobs work around life.
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 (pro rata)
Reports to: Head of Development
Work location: Hybrid/remote. Office space in London Bridge, although entirely remote option is fine. Travel to events will also be required.
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 1st June
Interview dates: First-round interviews will be virtual and take place in early June
Purpose of the role
- Grow a successful existing income stream (Fundraising Events and Regular Giving) and develop and grow a comparatively new income stream (Community Fundraising and Individual Giving) for Twins Trust. You will do this alongside other fundraisers in the team and with support from a Fundraising Officer.
- Lead and develop a multi-year strategy for growing our Community and Events programmes, with a well-planned calendar of events throughout the year covering different themes and geographies.
- Lead the strategy for our Individual/Regular Giving programme
- Lead on the creation, planning and delivery of a new Twins Trust owned mass participation fundraising event
- Provide strategic support and guidance to our Fundraising Officer to implement the annual raffle, ongoing Lottery programme and Individual Giving programme.
- Work closely with other teams across Fundraising, Membership and Communications to spot opportunities to maximise income and drive new projects forward
- Provide exceptional relationship management and stewardship to fundraisers in our community to make them feel appreciated, maximise income raised and encourage repeat fundraising
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing a strategy for Community They will be able to demonstrate how they have delivered one or more of these income streams and grown these programmes significantly, providing excellent stewardship to fundraisers.
Person specification
Essential
- Significant experience of leading a 6 figure multi-year community fundraising strategy including forecasting and monitoring income and expenditure
- Experience of leading community, events, or Individual/Regular Giving fundraising - taking ownership and achieving growth in scale and income
- Experience of creating and delivering a new medium to large scale (£25k plus) fundraising event, maximising all commercial opportunities within it
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Ability to manage several projects at the same time
- Experience working in a CRM and analysing data to inform decision-making (Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus)
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Able to collaborate with a team of various disciplines or work independently as required
- Strong IT skills, including SharePoint and advanced Excel
- Enthusiasm for the issues we work on
Desirable
- Working understanding of admin processes relating to fundraising
- Understanding of digital marketing
- An understanding of GDPR in relation to fundraising
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Twins Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives and wellbeing of families with twins, triplets or more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Your new company
A large not-for-profit organisation in London is seeking a Capital Accountant to be their subject matter expert.
Your new role
- You will manage all fixed asset movements and reporting.
- Line manage and support the development of an assistant capital accountant.
- Ensure that capital grant-funded assets adhere to grant terms, conditions and requirements.
- Support the Head of Capital and Asset Reporting in overseeing the Group's CAPEX and sales programmes.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience working with large Fixed Asset Registers in a complex organisation?
- You must be a CCAB or equivalent fully qualified chartered accountant.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options available
- Salary up to £70,500
- Hybrid working - 2 days required in office
- Generous annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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We have a unique opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor in a pilot project at Charing Cross Emergency Department. This s a full time position working 37.5 hours per week.
Co-locating, in a health service, an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA), a Domestic Abuse (DA) Coordinator and a violence prevention worker has never been trialed before anywhere in the UK.
This pilot project aims to showcase a gold standard approach to care for families experiencing DA by: -
- Improving recognition and management of victims and perpetrators of DA
- on-site specialised help for victims and perpetrators
- Building sustainable and long-term partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council, Standing Together Against Domestic Violence (STADV), and Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP).
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside health professionals in a hospital environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse.
This role is co-located within Charing Cross Hospital 4 days per week and 1 day per week at our office near Old Street.
You will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
- Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital.
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
- Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
- Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
- Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
- Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
- As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
- If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
- We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
