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Buglife
Director of Transformation
Location: Flexible within the UK
Salary: c£78,000
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Are you a bold, strategic leader ready to drive transformational change for one of the UK’s most impactful conservation charities?
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. As they enter a pivotal phase of growth and innovation, Buglife is seeking a Director of Transformation to co-lead their organisation into a new era of impact, influence, and operational excellence.
About the Role
In a dual-leadership model alongside the Director of Conservation, you will define and deliver a Transformational Change Programme that amplifies Buglife’s mission: securing a thriving future for invertebrates as part of nature’s recovery.
You’ll lead strategic initiatives across systems, people, and processes, shaping a roadmap for sustainable growth and innovation. From organisational design to digital transformation, you’ll be the catalyst for change — building capability, cohesion, and resilience across Buglife.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead discovery and strategic direction, assessing internal operations and external opportunities.
- Develop and deliver a transformation roadmap with measurable impact.
- Inspire and manage cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Communications, Fundraising and Engagement.
- Champion inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and organisational cohesion.
- Shape Buglife’s global growth strategy and explore new funding models.
- Overhaul systems and processes to create a more agile, integrated organisation.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven expertise in transformational leadership, business model innovation, and strategic planning.
- Experience engaging Boards and senior stakeholders with clarity and influence.
- Deep understanding of change management methodologies and programme delivery.
- Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
Desirable: Experience in conservation, environmental or science-led sectors; familiarity with digital transformation and international experience or perspective on scaling impact globally.
Why Buglife?
Buglife is a passionate, science-led charity making a real difference for biodiversity. You’ll be joining at a time of exciting change, with the opportunity to shape the organisation’s future and scale its impact globally. Buglife offers a collaborative culture, flexible working, and a chance to lead with purpose.
Ready to lead transformational change for nature’s smallest heroes?
Apply now and help Buglife build a future where invertebrates thrive.
We are partnering with GatenbySanderson on this recruitment. For more information and how to apply, please click on the button below.
Closing date: 28 November 2025
GatenbySanderson Interviews: 8 – 12 December 2025
Buglife Interviews: 6 – 15 January 2026
Buglife is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the environmental sector, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Saving the small things that run the planet
Team: Community Veterinary
Location: Remote based in the South West/Wales/West Midlands with significant travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £63,142.93 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Community Veterinary Surgeon:
- To support the Chief Veterinary Officer in the development and delivery of veterinary services throughout the Charity with specific responsibility for the South West/Wales and the West Midlands.
- Support centre and volunteer site management through visits, conferences, and meetings to ensure effective operations and adherence to veterinary and welfare standards.
- Collaborate with the Chief Veterinary Officer and other vets to develop and implement unified policies for cat welfare, treatment, and homing, with Trustee approval.
- Assist in training and educating volunteers, staff, vets, and the public; deliver presentations and work with Education and L&D teams to enhance training programs.
- Provide veterinary-related support and guidance to centres, volunteer sites, regional vets, the complaints department, and the Helpline.
About the Community Veterinary team:
- We are a team of 4 Community Veterinary Surgeons who are all regionally based providing veterinary advice to the Cats Protection network across the UK
- The Community Veterinary Surgeons report into the Senior Community Veterinary Manager
- We are all remote workers but successfully support each other through weekly catch-up meetings, in-person meetings and a strong team ethos of collaboration and case discussion
- We support many other teams across the organisation involved in the welfare of our cats in care. These teams include our operational colleagues, the cat welfare team and our team of regional behaviourists
What we’re looking for in our Community Veterinary Surgeon:
- Experience of working in small animal veterinary practice with associated shelter/charity experience
- Sound, current knowledge of feline medicine, contextualised care, animal welfare, veterinary medicines legislation
- Degree in veterinary medicine
- Must be currently registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practice in the UK
- Able to work accurately and under pressure
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 6th November 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 17th November 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- virtual interview with a presentation
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across South East London, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups—particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures initiative —helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
- A natural communicator—whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings
- Recruit, train and support volunteers—making sure they feel valued and inspired
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre
A few practical things:
- This is a hands-on role—you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential)
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions—it’s all part of the fun!
Safeguarding Young People
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across South East London, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 16 November 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity to join us as Chief of Staff, supporting our CEO and Executive Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key part in shaping Save the Children's leadership agenda and in ensuring that internal operations run effectively and transparently.
Note: This is a hybrid position and will require being based in our Farringdon office three days per week, with some out-of-hours work and UK/international travel depending on the CEO's schedule and key events.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Chief of Staff, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, driving alignment across the organisation's priorities, facilitating effective decision-making, and enabling a strong internal culture through communications and engagement.
The CEO's office sits at the heart of organisation and is frequently the first point of contact for numerous individuals and organisations, both national and international. It's an exciting place to work and we need a motivated and organised self-starter to help support our CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
In this role, your key performance outcomes will include:
• Strategic Leadership Alignment and Delivery
The CEO's priorities and agenda are proactively managed and aligned with organisational strategy. Executive leadership meetings are well-coordinated, with clear decisions, follow-through, and cross-functional collaboration that drives delivery of strategic objectives.
• Engaged and Connected Organisation
Senior leadership internal communications and engagement initiatives effectively connect staff to the mission, strategy, and leadership. Organisational updates, messaging, and all-staff events strengthen trust, morale, and understanding across all levels of the organisation.
• Trusted Executive Operations and Stakeholder Support
Deliver high-quality, timely briefings, speeches, stakeholder communications and advice to the CEO. Relationships with internal and external partners are supported through clear messaging and reputational awareness, enabling the CEO and ELT to engage with influence and collborate with maximum impact.
• High-Performing and Accountable Team
Direct reports have a clear purpose, are motivated, supported, autonomous and accountable. Safeguarding, compliance, and risk awareness are embedded in all operations, and the CEO Office runs efficiently, with streamlined systems that support responsive and agile leadership.
• Ensure the development and implementation of Safeguarding procedures relevant to the role including identifying Safeguarding risks, supporting safe reporting mechanisms, and promoting compliance with safeguarding standards and best practice to protect children, community members, staff and volunteers from harm.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you demonstrate:
• Excellent strategic decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate.
• Superior organisational skills and the ability to work quickly, calmly and efficiently under pressure, producing high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the policy and content of Save the Children's work.
• An agile mindset and approach, with the ability to adapt plans and review approaches, the willingness to constantly learn, including from positive and constructive feedback, and to work in ambiguity and emergence.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues, networks, leaders, and managers.
• Experience in a leadership role and of people management.
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.
To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description on our website.
Ways of Working:
The role will require being based in our Farringdon office three days per week, with some out-of-hours work and UK/international travel depending on the CEO's schedule and key events.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Clerk To Trustees
Homefield College
Hybrid/Remote - will be required to come to the campus for some meetings
Job description
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join us as Clerk to the Board of Trustees.
This pivotal role provides essential governance support, ensuring legal and procedural compliance while enabling the effective operation of the Board and its committees.
If you have a strong background in governance, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting strategic leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Start Date: November 2025
Salary: £4240.85 per annum
Contract: 200 hours per annum
Closing Date: Friday 14th November, 2025 at 12:00pm
Governance and meetings
- Organise a calendar of meetings, prepare agendas, take and draft minutes and follow up on agreed actions.
- Advise on legal and procedural matters before, during and after meetings.
- Ensure that statutory policies are in place and reviewed as needed.
- Support Trustee recruitment, selection, induction and development.
- Provide advice and guidance to the Board on its core functions and procedural matters where necessary.
- Seek advice and guidance from third parties on behalf of the Board where necessary.
- Inform the Board of any changes to its responsibilities resulting from changes in charity status or changes in the relevant legislation.
- Deal with relevant expenditure and trustee expense claims.
Board Membership
- Monitor Trustee terms and advise on succession planning.
- Support election and appointment processes.
- Maintain records of Trustee interests and training.
- Liaise with the HR department to ensure that DBS and other checks are conducted.
Information Management
- Maintain accurate records of Trustee committees and their correspondence.
- Ensure that approved documents are stored and published appropriately.
- Update and develop the Trustee handbook.
Relationships and Development
- Build professional relationships with Trustee and College Leaders,
- Co-ordinate governance training and development.
- Stay updated on charity/education governance legislation and best practices.
Education & Qualifications
Attribute Criteria Evidence Minimum of a Level 3 qualification/A-Levels or equivalent Essential App form / certificate / interview Level 2 qualification in English and Maths Essential App form / certificate / interview A legal or Governance qualificationDesirableApp form
Experience, Knowledge & Abilities
Attribute Criteria Evidence Excellent IT skills Essential App Form / Interview Experience of working with Outlook, Word and Excel and systemsEssentialApp Form / Interview Experience of working within a governance roleEssential App Form / Interview Excellent organisational and self-management skills Essential App Form / Interview Experience of organising meetings and events, including the preparation of agendas and the production of accurate and detailed meeting minutes Essential App Form / Interview Experience of maintaining accurate records and creating professional documents and correspondence Essential App Form / Interview The ability to assimilate knowledge to seek and provide advice Essential Interview
Interpersonal Skills & Qualities
Attribute Criteria Evidence Demonstrates competence in self-organisation and utilising digital resources to support this Essential App Form /AssessmentExcellent communication and interaction skills Essential App Form / Interview Highly organised and able to prioritise work tasks Essential App Form / interview Self-motivated and proactive approach Essential Interview Flexible approach to work and able to respond to the needs of our Trustees Essential Interview
Note: This job description and person specification is not an exhaustive description – it is a guide and will be subject to review to meet the service / business needs.
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Senior Executive Assistant
We are looking for a driven self-starter with a varied skillset, who will be able to provide administrative and operational support, including project management, primarily to the Chief Financial Officer.
Position: Senior Executive Assistant
Location: Swindon/Hybrid (expectations for office days is 1 – 2 days per week)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, (ideally worked over 4 days)
Salary: £19,523 per annum (FTE £32,538 pa)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 02 November 2025
Interview Date: The first round is online on 11 November 2025, and the second round is in person at the Swindon office on 18 November 2025
The Role
You’ll offer limited EA support to two further directors and contribute to the smooth running of senior leadership activities, including board and committee meetings. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Executive Support team to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery.
About You
The Senior Executive Assistant is a varied role and would suit someone who loves to make things happen, is helpful and co-operative, and takes initiative; someone able to prioritise a range of tasks and commitments. The role demands exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and a proactive approach to managing complex schedules, communications, and governance processes. It also includes responsibility for coordinating board and committee meetings, supporting the sustainability working group, and managing key projects such as the Annual Report and Accounts.
You will have experience in using your administrative and operational skills, as well as being a skilled MS Office user.
We’re looking for someone who is excited about the work and eager to contribute to the mission.
If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. In order to apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter which includes your motivation to work with us and addresses the questions below:
a) Your experience supporting Senior Leaders
b) Your experience on supporting board meeting and committees
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
Benefits include: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 28 days (plus bank holidays) after 2 years’ service (plus holiday trading, office closed at Christmas, additional closure the day before Good Friday and as day after Easter Monday), gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee
Working in over 200 countries and territories, the organisations parent charity, is on a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone and believes that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good.
The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.
You may also have experience in areas such as PA, EA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Secretary, Clerical, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Administration Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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ROLE SUMMARY
This post holder will be a key member of our delivery team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects and programmes that support young people to develop their skills, empower their potential and influence change.
We are looking for a fun and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and time management skills, and someone with an understanding of the issues facing young people and how these can be addressed through our programmes.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Delivering engaging sessions, workshops, and events for young people, both in-person and occasionally online.
- Travelling to programme venues across Greater Manchester (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed).
- Supporting young people to develop skills and confidence, and helping them create projects that make a difference in their communities.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with young people, promoting active participation.
- Working with the Youth Leads UK team to plan, prepare, and deliver activities.
- Bringing new ideas to strengthen our programmes and youth engagement work.
- Being part of the team that represents Youth Leads UK at conferences and events, including volunteer and career fairs.
- Keep up to date on new developments and trends within the youth sector
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience working with young people in group or individual settings — this could include volunteering, mentoring, or supporting peers through school, college, or community projects.
- Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentational).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent team player who works well collaboratively.
- Understanding of inclusion and the differing needs of young people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Desirable Knowledge and skills:
- Confident IT and social media user (e.g. Canva, Zoom, TikTok, Instagram).
- Understanding of community engagement, volunteering, or social action.
- Awareness of safeguarding and child protection (training provided).
- Awareness of issues affecting young people (e.g. education, wellbeing, employment).
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
Everyone at Youth Leads UK is passionate about diversity, equality and inclusion. Our Trustees, staff and the young people we support are diverse in many different ways, and we want to continue representing the community we serve.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from people who identify as BAME or have any additional needs or disabilities. We also encourage individuals who have benefited from our programmes to apply.
We encourage applications from everyone - regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Youth Leads UK recognises the unique perspective and relatability that comes with being closer in age to the individuals we serve. Therefore, in accordance with our youth-led mission, we exercise an exception from the Equality Act, enabling us to prioritise employing individuals under the age of 30, fostering a deeper connection and understanding within our organisation.
YOUTH-LED APPROACH
One of the factors which make Youth Leads UK’s approach different is our belief in the value of youth insights and input to guide our work. The post holder will be expected to understand youth involvement and be an advocate for youth involvement which will include a flexible approach to work, including a willingness to take on tasks outside the normal remit, to work irregular hours, often evenings and weekends.
Youth Leads UK is an award-winning charity getting the voice of young people heard and acted upon.


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Lead Change. Inspire Communities. Shape What Comes Next.
Join Community Catalysts as its new Chief Executive and shape the future of community innovation and social impact nationwide.
Location: Home based with regular travel (head office in Harrogate)
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 24th November.
Community Catalysts is a social enterprise that works in partnership to make sure that people can be part of strong, inclusive communities with real opportunities to connect, create and contribute.
Established in 2009, we have worked in over 90 local authority areas across the UK, developing a reputation for delivery and quality.
About the role
This is a pivotal moment for Community Catalysts CIC as it moves into its next phase of growth and evolution. After a decade of steady growth and structural change, the organisation is ready for a new chapter – one that builds on its strong foundations while exploring fresh opportunities for innovation and impact across communities.
The incoming Chief Executive Officer will lead a highly regarded, values-driven not for profit business with a strong reputation, healthy reserves, and an exceptional track record of delivering impactful, community-based solutions across the UK.
Working with a supportive Board, you’ll shape the organisation’s direction by balancing its community spirit with a clear commercial focus, ensuring Community Catalysts stays at the forefront of positive change for people and places across the UK.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and values-led senior leader who combines robust commercial acumen with an authentic commitment to social purpose. You will bring vision, curiosity and the ability to think differently about how Community Catalysts can grow its influence and reach, without losing its community heart. Skilled at navigating complexity and partnership working, you will understand the voluntary, community and social enterprise landscape, and be able to inspire diverse teams and stakeholders around a shared mission.
As a natural relationship builder and ambassador, you’ll be adept at translating vision into strategy and delivery, with sound financial oversight and confidence in business development. The ideal candidate will lead with empathy, clarity and creative ambition, making a real impact with an influential and well-respected organisation at a moment of real potential and renewal.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 24th November.
Donnington Doorstep family centre is an independent, community-based children’s centre. The Finance and Admin Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team with an important role to play in a much loved local charity.
The Finance and Admin Manager will ensure that Donnington Doorstep maintains accurate, usable and appropriate financial systems for banking, payments, invoicing, recording and reporting. They will also oversee key aspects of HR, administrative procedures and policy as well as ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation.
Doorstep provides holistic support that is co-created with children, young people and families through building relationships and creating safe spaces
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic Administrator to join our team and help support our Environmental Education charity’s mission.
- Permanent contract – average 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: Circa £25,267 per annum
- Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
- Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your break.
Love where you work!
Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.
We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.
What you’ll be doing
As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our learning location. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries by phone and email, always delivering professional and friendly service
- Managing course bookings and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records in our booking systems
- Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office and wider team
- Assisting with the promotion of our programmes to customers, stakeholders, and partners
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the centre and supporting nearby locations when needed
Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role.
Where you’ll be based
Field Studies Council Epping Forest is situated in the heart of Epping Forest, an area of around 2,400 hectares of wood-pasture stretching from Manor Park in East London to just north of Epping in Essex.
Two thirds of the Forest have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Our purpose built, fully accessible centre has six classrooms, and associated facilities, with direct access into our teaching sites which include woodland, grassland, heath, and river.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with strong administrative skills, great attention to detail, and a confident, professional approach to customer service.
You’ll be organised, comfortable using office software and systems, and able to communicate clearly with both customers and colleagues. In addition to:
- A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
- A natural pride in the work you produce
- A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
- A professional manner in all that you do
- An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
- A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges
Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
- Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
- Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
- Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
- Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.
The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 3 November 2025.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Epping Forest in the week commencing 10 November 2025
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Drive Head of Programmes
£57,095- £60,441
A London Weighting allowance of £3,299 will be applied for those living in London.
37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours and provision of an out-of-hours
response as needed
Remote with travel throughout the UK
Permanent subject to funding
The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.
In July of this year the Home Office announced a £53m investment over the next four years to enable the Drive Project to roll out across England and Wales. To end domestic abuse, we must address the source of the problem – the perpetrator. This funding will make a huge difference to our efforts to support survivors, by holding perpetrators to account, stopping them from causing further harm and giving them the chance to change.
The Drive Head of Operations will play a central role in maintaining strategic oversight of internal operations, including project planning and risk management across workstreams, and partner coordination across the Drive Partnership. This is a senior leadership position providing operational leadership, staff management, and cross-partner coordination to ensure workstreams within the Drive Partnership function effectively, efficiently and in in alignment with the Drive Partnership’s core mission.
The role will report directly to the Drive Director, form part of the Drive Senior Management team and work alongside the Drive Deputy Director and other Senior Leads to embed a high-performing, values-led culture across The Drive Partnership.
How to apply
Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement.
Please write a personal statement of not more than 3 pages of A4 (in minimum of Calibri pt 12 font) which covers:
· Why you are interested in this job
· Your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and attitude in relation to the person specification
Selection process and timescales
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 16th November
Preliminary interview with NFP: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November
First interview: Monday 8th December
Final interview: Week commencing 15th December
Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as our new Accounts Officer. Based in North London within the OAE’s lively home at Acland Burghley School, this is not just a job: it’s a chance to be part of a global-trailblazer in period instrument performance, education, and innovation.
Responsibilities include:
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Process, record, and check all invoices, payments, and receipts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with best accounting / charity / arts financial standards.
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Maintain clear, up-to-date bookkeeping records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations (bank, supplier, etc.), making sure all financial data is clean and audit-ready.
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Support all departments with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting — helping to translate artistic ambition into realistic budgets, tracking variances, and enabling confident decision making.
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Assist the Director of Finance and Finance Manager in administrative tasks, financial controls, internal process improvements, and preparation for audits or external review.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Friday 7th November 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Helping refugees rebuild their lives in Berkshire since 1994.
Location: Reading (3 days per week in office)
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 17th November.
For more than 33 years, Refugee Support Group (RSG) has stood alongside refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants across Berkshire.
RSG began as a community social group for refugees and asylum seekers with members offering each other moral support and advice. We have proudly grown from a small volunteer group into a respected charity providing legal advice, casework, and resettlement support for people rebuilding their lives in a new country.
At a time when the national conversation about refugees has become increasingly hostile, our role has never been more important.
Every day, we help people find safety, stability and dignity, empowering them to thrive and contribute to their communities.
Leading RSG
This is a leadership role for someone who can combine strategic vision with operational and financial focus, and who understands both the complexity and the humanity of our mission.
You will:
- Lead, empower and support our talented staff and volunteers with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
- Shape and deliver a bold, forward-looking strategy that balances growth, advocacy and sustainability.
- Bring strong financial and commercial acumen and have experience in leading organisational change and delivering results in complex or resource-constrained environments.
- Have a successful track record of fundraising and income growth.
- Act as the public face of RSG, building relationships with funders, local authorities, government departments and networks.
- Champion the rights and dignity of refugees and asylum seekers.
- Bring excellent communication skills and an ability to nurture partnerships and collaboration across Reading and beyond.
About you
You will bring a strong track record of leadership and income generation, ideally from within the charity or public sector, but this is not a prerequisite. You will be an excellent communicator who can influence and inspire internally, externally and publicly.
Above all, you will bring authenticity, resilience and compassion, with the ability to lead through complexity and change.
Lived experience or prior experience of working closely with refugee and migrant communities is welcomed, but not essential. What is essential is that you will be passionate about supporting refugees and that you are driven by a deep belief in inclusion, justice and human dignity.
Why now?
More people than ever are being displaced by conflict, persecution and crisis. In this context, RSG’s work is both vital and urgent. This is an opportunity to lead an established, dedicated charity at a turning point, to build on strong foundations, respond to rising need and ensure that every refugee in Berkshire and beyond can find safety, support and a sense of belonging.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 17th November.
Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance and Services
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Location: South Kensington, London SW7
Working Pattern: 35 hours a week (2 days in the office)
Terms: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000
The Society
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.
The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.
The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status. The Society is based in a listed building in its own grounds in Kensington opposite Hyde Park, and operates nine regional branches in the UK and two overseas.
The Position
We are seeking a full time Assistant Accountant to support timely processing of financial transactions, accurate accounting, consistency of financial records, supporting the year-end close.
As the Assistant Accountant, you will become an integral part of our dedicated team, ensuring the smooth functioning of financial operations.
Duties and responsibilities
- Maintain and improve accounts receivable processes – review and issue of sales invoices, and debt recovery, and follow-up invoicing queries.
- Recording receipts – subscriptions, legacies, grants, gift aid and investment income.
- Manage and reconcile payments, including direct debits, credit card expenses, and PDQ receipts.
- Perform accurate cash and bank reconciliations and updates of bank and deposit balances.
- Reconciliation of receipts in the financial system and the CRM system.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and other key ledger accounts.
- Assist with VAT returns, ensuring compliance with accurate coding and reporting.
- Support the Finance Manager with the month-end process, including posting month-end journals and assisting with the preparation of month-end reports.
- Assist with year-end processes, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation for auditors.
- Oversee and manage multiple shared finance mailboxes.
- Support internal stakeholders with finance queries.
- Undertake ad hoc general accounting tasks as required.
Salary and Benefits
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £34,000-£36,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
Closing date: 5.00pm on 31 October 2025.
Interviews are planned to take place on 3 November 2025.
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.
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
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!
We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional with strong ledger and reconciliation experience to join our Finance and Legacy Administration team as Finance Officer. You’ll play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the charity whilst working alongside the Finance Officer (Payables) and reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration. You’ll be liaising with staff across the charity, those in Head Office, the four Farms and their Visitor Centres, Field officers and the International Team.
Key Responsibilties:
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Processing of Farm, Visitor Centre and Shop income
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Processing and reconciling of fundraised income
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Co-ordination and control of stock at Visitor Centres and Head Office
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Sales ledger
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Processing of international expenses journals from the circa 16 international projects the Charity funds
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Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts including accruals and prepayments
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Ensure that the Fixed Asset Register is kept updated and reconciled
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Assist in the preparation of Quarterly VAT returns
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Working proactively with the Head of Finance and Administration, Finance Officer (Payables) and other key internal staff to achieve the overall goals of the Charity
About you:
We’re looking for someone with substantial experience using finance software packages, strong skills in sales and nominal ledger management, and a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping. You’ll need excellent Excel and numeracy skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Ideally, you’ll be AAT qualified or part-qualified, with experience using Sage 200 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and familiarity with EPOS systems, charity VAT, and foreign currency transactions. A flexible, organised, and conscientious approach is essential, along with a genuine interest in the work and values of World Horse Welfare.
Location:
The role is based in Norfolk and is currently a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary.
What we offer:
- Generous pension scheme and cash health plan
- Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary
- Minimum of 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown)
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking, and you will be expected to share these values.



