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Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

We are looking for a Retail Operations Administration Assistant. The role is office based in our small and busy office situated above our Swindon warehouse.

As a Retail Operations Administration Assistant your role will primarily focus on supporting the return of the gift aid end of year statements. This role works within the parameters of HMRC legal requirements and therefore involves a high level of data accuracy. Duties will also consist of a range of administrative tasks to support the team, including product ordering, supplier relationships, SharePoint maintenance, Complaint & incident management, maintaining records, reporting and other ad-hoc duties to support commercial activities.

You will be responsible for:
- Managing and responding to donor communications.
- Record and respond to written returns.
- Manage and update gift aid donor database accurately and effectively.
- Maintaining records and systems in accordance with the requirements of the retail team, including SharePoint and Vantage, to ensure efficient management of information
- Building and maintaining relationships both with external and internal stakeholders.

Key Criteria:
- Excellent Organisational Skills with Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to organise own workload to meet changing deadlines
- Responsible and reliable, with the ability to work without supervision
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft packages, word, excel, PowerPoint, Email, and internet
- Emotional intelligence and creative problem solver
- Willingness to work as part of a team to achieve common goals

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Closing date for applications: 3rd July. We encourage early applications as we will be conducting screenings in advance of the deadline. Interviews will be conducted WC 14th July.
Salary: £22,222 per annum
Contract: 35 hours per week 6 month fixed term contract
Based: This role is office based in our Swindon Retail Operations site.

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Operations Manager?

Do you want to be involved in the work of one of the country’s largest charities?

As our Infrastructure Operations Manager you'll drive operational excellence, maintain infrastructure, and foster continuous improvement. Instrumental in ensuring our Technology infrastructure is managed, monitored and supported in a measurable way and is aligned with business expectations.

You’ll empower and develop our people providing technical expertise and leadership. You'll also support your team in building their capabilities and their development using the skills, tools, and standard approaches needed in delivering excellence and value to the business. 

Possessing in-depth knowledge of implementation, review and maintenance of the organisation’s technology infrastructure, interfacing closely with the business to understand and support their needs, you'll drive efficiencies and assist in the design and lifecycle management of the infrastructure across the organisation encompassing physical, virtual and with a continued focus on cloud platforms and associated stack technologies.

About you

You’ll have strong technical knowledge and practical experience of the following: 

• Microsoft on-prem and cloud stack (AD/AzureAD, Server/Client OSes, Exchange Hybrid, M365, Intune)
• Microsoft Security stack tools(Defender, Security and Compliance, Purview)
• Virtualisation Technologies (VMWare)
• Networking Technologies (LAN/WLAN, WAN/MPLS)
• Storage Management (physical SAN and software-defined)
• Monitoring and management tools (PRTG, SCCM, intune)
• Backup, restore and business recovery processes
• Security Technologies (Firewalls / VPN / Malware Protection / Email & Web Filtering)

With practical experience of securing and hardening above platforms and use of vulnerability management systems, you’ll also have exposure to SIEM/XDR/MDR systems and knowledge and practical experience of Service Management tools.

You’ll have significant experience of implementing and supporting Infrastructure technology solutions, as well as practical experience of Security stack systems including but not exclusively vulnerability management. With experience of securing Infrastructure and EUC technology solutions including Servers, PC’s, Laptops and Tablets (including Kiosk mode), you’ll have previous knowledge of documenting technical implementations and transitioning to support teams.

You'll also have the following skills and knowledge:

• Experience of working in an IT security focused role
• Strong leadership skills able to inspire others
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, to identify and fix issues
• Able to triage and diagnose end user issues efficiently
• Able to remain calm under pressure and focused on tasks
• Knowledge of prioritisation and escalation techniques
• A team player, able to encourage others and take a lead where necessary
• An organised approach to work
• Progressive and keen to improve and develop skills and knowledge of self and team
• A proactive approach to delivering a timely response and solutions for customers
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical information to non-technical service users
• A recognition of the need to freely share knowledge
• A flexible approach with a “can do” attitude and willingness to work outside of normal hours if there is a requirement

Working arrangements

This is an 18-month fixed term contract with the start date being as soon as possible.

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

About Us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

Interview process

First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview; successful candidates will then be invited to an interview w/c 14th July.

Harris Hill – Charity Recruitment Specialists are proud to be working with an inspiring new organisation on a mission to change lives through the power of numbers, as they recruit their first Executive Assistant/Operations Manager. The role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, with some flexibility for hybrid working, though it will be primarily office-based in London Victoria.

This exciting new numeracy charity is committed to improving confidence with numbers, particularly for young people, to unlock opportunities and promote social mobility.

In this role, you will work closely with both the CEO and CPO as a trusted right-hand, bringing structure and foresight to a fast-paced environment. You will combine classic EA support with broader operational responsibilities. From managing diaries, inboxes, logistics and minute-taking, to supporting programme delivery, operations, donor relationships, and CRM systems, you will ensure things run smoothly behind the scenes so the team can stay focused on mission and momentum. You will also support events and communications and help put the systems in place that will grow with the organisation.

We are looking for an experienced EA or PA who has supported senior leaders in a charity, foundation, or start-up and is eager to take on more. You will bring strong diary and inbox management skills, excellent organisation, and a keen eye for detail, along with the confidence to take the initiative and step into broader workstreams. This is a unique chance for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, purpose-led environment and wants to grow as the organisation grows, potentially into a more senior role over time. You will be a clear communicator, comfortable with CRMs and the MS Office suite, and above all, motivated by the belief that numeracy can change lives.

To apply, please submit your most recent CV by 23:59 on 6 July 2025.

If you are shortlisted, we will share the full job description, invite you to submit a cover letter (maximum two pages), and arrange a call to tell you more about the role and next steps.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job Title: Facilities Lead
Location: Fulham, London (on-site)
Salary: c£35,000 - £37,000 per annum
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract, full-time

I'm currently supporting a London-based charity to recruit a Facilities Lead — a hands-on, varied role that keeps everything behind the scenes running smoothly. If you’re someone who takes pride in creating safe, functional, and well-managed spaces, this could be a great fit.

This is an office-based role, leading a small team and working across multiple sites. You’ll oversee facilities, IT onboarding, compliance, contracts, and health & safety — ensuring day-to-day operations run without a hitch and staff have what they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on facilities, maintenance and supplier management across multiple sites

• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and oversee risk assessments

• Manage IT onboarding, office equipment, and systems support

• Supervise and support a small team (Receptionist, Apprentice, ICT & Facilities Assistant)

• Act as the key point of contact for facilities-related queries and issues

• Maintain records, policies, and procedures to support efficient, compliant operations

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in office or facilities management, ideally in a charity or multi-site environment

• Knowledge of Office 365, SharePoint, and general IT systems

• Strong people skills — calm under pressure, great with contractors, and confident leading a team

• Comfortable managing competing priorities and taking initiative

• A genuine commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and productive work environments

This role offers the chance to make a real impact behind the scenes at a mission-led organisation. It would suit someone proactive, practical, and collaborative — someone who enjoys solving problems and keeping everything ticking along.

To apply or find out more, get in touch today. Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Position: Data Operations Manager (Technology/IT)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

This year, we’ve embarked on a bold, strategic initiative to enhance our data capabilities.

We’re aiming to improve our data use, integration and analytics to increase engagement, maximise impact and drive forward our strategic goals. With a key focus on: effective and efficient operations; collaboration; and continuous improvement in our Technology, Strategy and Business Intelligence teams.

To achieve this ambition, we’ve developed a new technology infrastructure which we are calling “Sage”. We’re implementing new technology infrastructure this year (such as our new CRM system and suite of data tools – Microsoft Dynamics).

We will be taking a structured and phased approach to transitioning and embedding our new team structures, infrastructure and ways of working as part of Phase 2 of this Project.

Our Data Operations Managers sit within Product and Systems Management team.

Our Data Operations Managers have a key role in ensuring our end to end processes are working through our central CRM system. These processes include the processing of our income through the system such as Gift Aid, regular giving and special events, Direct Debits.

This role also ensures our end to end data flows are fit for purpose and that data within it are clean, accessible and available.

This role is responsible for:

• Custodian of our CRM data and responsible for major data import/export into the system including data validation, de-duplication, cleansing and fixing of data throughout the multiple data systems.
• Responsible for the curation and management of import and export routines of key fundraising data using appropriate tools.
• Responsible for forming and managing how the functions work within the Organisation to build key relationships with key data users to ensure data is correctly ingested
• Responsible for defining and setting standards and principles of data use in the system and fully enforcing these principles across the Organisation and to suppliers.
• Maintenance of legacy systems and processes where necessary

For this role we’re looking for:

• SQL (SSIS, SSRS) knowledge
• Knowledge of Dynamics CRM 365 and associated technology
• Working knowledge of KingswaySoft
• Knowledge of deduplication techniques
• Proven data management skills and experience

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 14 July 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

 Are you an experienced IT operations leader passionate about managing robust infrastructure and delivering high-quality support? Harris Hill is working with a respected and impactful non-profit organisation seeking an IT Operations Manager to lead its IT service delivery and infrastructure function.

Location: London (with flexible working)

In this key role, you will oversee the smooth running of IT operations across a dynamic and mission-driven organisation. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and developing the IT infrastructure, managing third-party suppliers, and leading a small, dedicated support team to ensure a seamless IT experience across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the organisation’s IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, and cloud-based services.
• Lead the IT support function, ensuring high-quality, responsive, and proactive service to all users.
• Manage relationships with external IT service providers and ensure delivery against SLAs.
• Lead on IT compliance, security, and business continuity.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to IT strategy and support digital transformation projects.

About you:

• Proven experience in IT operations or infrastructure management, ideally in the non-profit or public sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud environments (especially Microsoft 365 and Azure), networking, and security.
• Confident in managing third-party suppliers and contracts.
• A collaborative and supportive leader with excellent communication skills.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and strengthen IT delivery at an organisation making a meaningful difference. If you’re excited by the opportunity to combine technical leadership with purpose-driven work, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Reserves Operations Manager 

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum  

Location: Ullapool – Inverbroom 

Full-time (35 hours a week) 

2 year fixed-term contract with potential for extension 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 14th July 2025 

Interview date anticipated 22nd July 2025 

About us 

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. 

The Role 

We are looking for a passionate and driven person to lead and deliver the day to day operations across our North West Reserves Region. Delivering the conservation and restoration objectives of the reserves, through practical work, growing and managing locally based volunteers, supporting management planning and monitoring. This role will also manage building maintenance, infrastructure and access on our North West Reserves. The role will work closely with the regional reserves team supported by the Reserves Manager. This is a chance to make a difference to the protection and restoration of nature at a time when it has never been more important. 

The candidate: 

· The successful candidate will have a Higher Education qualification in environmental land management (Wildlife conservation/agriculture) and at least two years’ experience of wildlife reserve management and demonstrable track record in the environmental land management sector. 

Main Objectives 

· Champion the Vision and/or objectives for all reserves and projects in the region with existing and potential stakeholders and contributors. 

· Oversee and provide delivery of day-to-day operations on our reserves, where relevant and appropriate this will include maintenance of buildings, grounds, offices, workshops and wider infrastructure. 

· Facilitate external and internal meetings and knowledge exchange events. 

· Support, with line management, the roles detailed in the region-specific addendum. 

· Work closely with the Reserves Manager (post’s line-manager) who will continue to develop and support delivery of teamwork plans, to ensure consistency of approach and maximise capacity across reserves where appropriate. 

The successful candidate will ideally have: 

· Good understanding of land management for wildlife conservation. 

· Two years' experience of wildlife reserve management operations and demonstrable track record in the environmental land management sector. 

· Experience of procurement and contract management. 

· Experience of managing a team of staff, with line management responsibility, to promote a positive culture. 

Please refer to the Job description at the bottom of the page for more information. 

How to apply: 

Please click on the green apply now button, which will take you to our application pages, from here you can upload a CV and provide a supporting statement. 

What we offer: 

· Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. 

· We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. 

· One Wellness Hour per week 

· Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation 

· Sick Pay Allowance 

· Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave 

· Training and Development 

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of their background.  We are committed to helping to make the world of nature conservation as inclusive as possible, as we believe there should be no barriers to being involved, and that champions and role models from every part of society will be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.  

The Pepys House Charity is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Project and Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a 12-month NLHF Resilience Project: “Samuel Pepys House: Home of an English Chronicler.” This is the first professional post at Pepys House — the only surviving property owned and occupied by the 17th century diarist Samuel Pepys. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic future of a rare Grade I listed heritage site and to help realise its vision as a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable heritage destination. 

As the Charity’s first professional staff member, you will be central to coordinating planning, activity delivery, community consultation, strategic governance, and future sustainability. This role is both operational and strategic, requiring initiative, diplomacy, and a deep commitment to inclusive heritage engagement. You will work closely with the Charity’s Chairman and Trustees, as well as key stakeholders from the Samuel Pepys Club, a membership organisation promoting the life and times of Samuel Pepys, and original owners of the building. The Club has a wide and diverse membership with deep knowledge about Samuel Pepys which will inform both the pilot programme of events and the sustainable vision for the future of Pepys House.

People Operations Advisor

Hybrid working

Office work based in London, Putney SW15

Salary: Up to £ 40,000 per annum depending on experience

Permanent Contract

37,5 hours a week

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor ideally from a charity non for profit background to join our People Operations team working closely with service managers to contribute and help create an inspiring place to work through effective HR solutions, best practise and interventions. To provide a high performing service and oversee the employee life cycle of our people throughout their journey at St Christopher’s. 

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong. We hope to attract application from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities.

Key aspects of the job will be: 

· Deal with any performance, conduct, grievance issues, redeployment, redundancies or appeals in a legally compliant and professional way.

· Lead responsibility for keeping people related records up to date, complete and accurate.

· Working closely with managers to ensure effective performance conversations are documented at probation, promotion, flexible working and the appraisal process.

· Preparing input data for outsourced payroll regarding salary variations, changes, sickness and rota schedules by agreed monthly deadline.

· To co-ordinate annual salary review process, evaluate jobs and benchmark salaries, wherever appropriate.

· Co-ordination and monitoring of bi-annual employee survey.

· Working with the Communication Manager supporting effective staff engagement

  The ideal candidate: 

· Sound HR generalist with a predominate lead on employee relation cases.

• ER Advisory experience, a good working knowledge of theory, legislation, and best practice.

· Hold a L5 CIPD qualification or qualified by substantial experience in a role within an organisation of a similar size.

· Full employee relations experience including complex disciplinary, grievance and employment tribunals administration.

· Experience in three or more of the following: pay and benefits, absence management, restructures, TUPE and/or HR policy development.

· Can quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships with a diverse group of people.

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple HR related activities.
• Excellent computer literacy and sound knowledge of HR databases.
• Excellent drafting skills, attention to detail with clear concise use of written English.
• Strong phone, email and in person communication skills.

The role will appeal to a creative self- starter with positive high energy levels, enthusiasm and a real can do attitude, looking for greater autonomy and a sense of ownership. If you’re ready for the challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher’s forward we would love to hear from you.

In return we offer:

· Up to £ 40,000 per annum depending on experience.

· A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.

· 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service with the opportunity to buy extra leave, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

· Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.

· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.

· Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.

· Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.

· Discretionary Funded Training Programs.

· Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. 

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. 

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website.

Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website. 

 Closing Date:  We will be assessing candidates and arranging interviews as applications come in so please apply as soon as possible.

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role, you could be our new IT Operations Manager.

About the role

The Information Technology Team provides dedicated support for the organisation's IT infrastructure, helping us achieve our goal of advancing human rights through the effective use of technology. The IT Operations Manager will lead the team to ensure that we have a resilient IT infrastructure that can respond swiftly and effectively to the needs of the organisation and the environment we operate within.

More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if:

• You have a proven track record of successfully leading IT service delivery within complex hybrid working environments
• You have excellent leadership skills, and can build and motivate high-performing teams operating within a customer service environment
• You can effectively manage competing priorities and adapt and respond as business needs require
• You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture
• You have a good knowledge of cybersecurity strategies, data protection regulations, and budget management

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

About the role

This hands-on leadership role combines operational excellence with strong interpersonal skills. Reporting to the Director of Design and Technology, you'll manage a team of Project Managers whilst working closely with senior leadership to oversee project delivery, financial planning, organisational systems and growth.

You'll implement best practices for data management, risk management, and compliance in a collaborative way that supports our mission-driven work.

About us

Act Build Change is a transformative organising school that makes community organising and collective care methods accessible to everyone who wants to end injustice.

Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland, working with those with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives, those living in poverty and the intersections across those identities.

Our work includes delivering training and resources, supporting communities to navigate difference and change, and providing coaching for organisers and movement leaders.

Key responsibilities

Project management

Oversee project delivery across our organisation, ensuring quality and efficiency:

• Develop frameworks for project tracking and reporting.

• Manage and develop a team of project managers, providing resources and support.

• Monitor budgets and timelines across internal and external projects.

Financial management

Ensure financial sustainability and responsible resource management:

• Support financial planning and reporting with our board and senior leadership team.

• Oversee invoices, expenses and budget adherence.

• Assess financial risks and manage potential challenges.

Systems and processes

Build and maintain operational infrastructure that enables our effectiveness:

• Develop strategies, policies and procedures with our senior leadership team.

• Maintain and oversee our systems for efficient project tracking.

• Ensure agreed standards are met across our team and resolve operational issues.

Organisational growth

Drive strategic growth and development:

• Develop business strategies for growth across products, services and recruitment.

• Analyse our data to support strategic goals and tracking.

• Support our recruitment efforts and staff policy development.

What we’re looking for

Essential experience and skills

• Proven operations leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects.

• Strong project management and delivery track record across multiple initiatives.

• Financial management expertise including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

• Experience with recruitment, performance management, and policy development.

• Experience with data management, reporting, and operational systems.

• Comfortable learning and adopting new technologies and processes quickly.

• Excellent communication skills, including ability to navigate difficult conversations professionally.

• High attention to detail and meticulous approach to operational standards.

• Ability to work remotely and manage diverse responsibilities with autonomy.

What we’d love to see

• Experience across different organisation types and sizes.

• Flexibility to work with different methodologies and systems.

• Risk management and compliance background.

• Comfortable representing the organisation to external stakeholders.

• Track record of implementing operational improvements and efficiencies.

Personal qualities

• You approach challenges with patience and understanding, able to communicate directly when needed whilst maintaining positive relationships.

• You're confident in your expertise but remain open to different perspectives and collaborative problem-solving.

• You take personal accountability seriously and help build a culture where others take ownership of their work.

• You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment and building positive relationships across the organisation.

• You're aligned with our mission and values and are motivated by creating positive social change.

What we offer

Salary and benefits

• £49,500-£62,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Permanent contract with option for 4 or 5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).

• Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.

• Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.

Working arrangements

• Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).

• Access to office space in London when needed.

• Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.

• Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.

• Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.

• Full equipment and tech support provided.

Growth and impact

• Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.

• Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).

• Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.

How to apply

Please note: this role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

What to send

• Your CV (max. two pages).

• A supporting statement answering the questions below (max. two pages).

• Both documents as PDFs attached to your email.

Questions to address

• Describe a time you led operational improvements in a complex organisation. What was your approach and what were the results?

• How would you approach building operational systems for an organisation that values collaboration and accessibility?

• What attracts you to this role at Act Build Change specifically?

Next steps

• Submit your application by Fri 11 Jul 2025.

• First round interviews will begin from the week of 28 Jul 2025.

• The role will start from Oct/Nov 2025.

We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.

Are you a Governance specialist, available to start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract?

Music wouldn't exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. Our client is here to represent them and make sure that they are paid for their work. After more than a century in the industry, they continue to innovate as a world-leading organisation. Formed in 1934, the charity provides support to songwriters and composers by providing hardship funding and advice covering health, wellbeing, housing and finance for those facing very real issues. 

They're hiring a new Interim Governance and Operations Manager on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025.

They offer a hybrid working model, allowing full-time employees to work from home up to three days a week.

This role is key to supporting a governance review, implementing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, and improving operational processes across the organisation.

You will work closely with the charity's Trustee Board and internal teams to ensure legal and regulatory standards are met, while also driving operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and implementing governance policies and procedures aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
• Conducting compliance audits and preparing reports for the Trustee Board and stakeholders.
• Monitoring legislative changes and advising on policy updates.
• Providing governance training and support to staff and board members.
• Structuring and facilitating Trustee Board and committee meetings.
• Overseeing and optimising operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Supporting strategic planning and decision-making with the Trustee Board.
• Managing team performance, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Overseeing risk management, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Managing financial oversight, including budgeting, reporting, and financial controls.

About You

Our client wants you to bring the best version of yourself to work. They believe that celebrating individuality promotes a culture of acceptance and openness. Along with being whoever you want to be, in an ideal world you will also have:

• Proven experience in governance and operations management, ideally within the charity sector.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks for charitable organisations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with financial oversight and strategic planning.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and other data management tools.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ideally, a working knowledge of Salesforce.
• Knowledge of Charity Commission regulations and GDPR is highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

Here are just a few things that set this charity apart from the crowd:

• We trust, value, and support our people to make the difference.
• We believe that diversity of thought and experience provides the platform for innovation and creativity.
• We are consciously inclusive and have eight Affinity Groups which you can join and make an impact.
• We invest in the development of our people to drive our ambitions forward.
• We offer a range of family-friendly leave including enhanced maternity and paternity, grandparent, fertility, reproductive and menopause support.
• We know time to rest and recharge is important which is why we offer 25 days holiday entitlement with the option to top up twice annually up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Employees can work from anywhere in the world for up to eight weeks of the year.
• Plus a whole range of other benefits, including retail discounts, gym discounts, season ticket or bicycle loan.

Interviews

• First stage will take place virtually on MS Teams.
• Second stage will be in person at their London Bridge Hub.

This role will close for interest on Friday, July 4th, 2025.

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen at Charity People.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As a Team Lead, your responsibilities would include:

• Leading a small team of Carer Support Advisers across Haringey and Waltham Forest

• Providing day-to-day support, motivation and management to ensure high-quality delivery

• Managing a caseload of more complex carer cases, delivering direct support and statutory assessments

• Supporting quality assurance, performance monitoring, and safeguarding responsibilities

• Working in partnership with local organisations to raise awareness of carers and improve services

• Supporting the Service Manager with planning, reporting and contributing to service development

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience of leading or supervising a team, ideally in health, social care or voluntary sector settings

• Strong understanding of carers’ needs, and confidence delivering assessments and personalised support

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with carers, colleagues and partners

• Confidence using digital tools including case management systems and Microsoft Office

• A passion for working in a values-led organisation and making a difference in people’s lives

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who is motivated by working in a supportive and ambitious environment.

Carers First Can Offer You

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview Process:

Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview - Date to be confirmed.

Carers First is an Equal Opportunites Employer

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