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We are currently looking for a full-time Social Prescriber / Link Worker
£31,713 pa (for 37.5 hours per week)
Fixed-term until March 2027-Possible extension
About Age UK Lambeth
We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services.
What you’ll be doing?
You will be part of the MYcommunity Linkworkers team. You’ll be responsible for:
Provide personalised brief intervention and social prescribing support to individuals, their families and carers.
Meet clients on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate and allowing clients the time and space to discuss ‘what matters to me’.
Provide person-centred support to enable clients to identify their health and wellbeing needs and goals. Co-produce support plans with clients to discuss what’s important, where they would like to be in the future and how we can support them to achieve this.
Manage and prioritise a caseload to ensure clients' needs, priorities and urgent support are met.
MYcommunity Lambeth works in partnership with a large number of statutory and community services and organisations across the borough. You will link clients with appropriate services to meet their needs. It is vital to have a strong understanding of when it is necessary to refer someone back to health care professionals/ agencies when the client’s needs are beyond the scope of the MYcommunity team.
What you need to bring
Essential criteria:
Previous social prescribing experience.
Able to write compelling communications to advocate for your clients.
Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Able to analyse data and create engaging reports.
Desirable criteria:
Previous experience working in/or in partnership with the NHS.
What you’ll benefit from
Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution
26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years
A great staff culture with kindness at its heart
Using Quick apply please upload your CV, a brief cover letter and answering the following 4 questions (in no more than 300 words per question).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Clean Slate is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Programmes on a maternity cover basis.
This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the delivery of impactful services across all operational departments, ensuring our programmes continue to improve the financial wellbeing, resilience and life opportunities of people on low incomes.
As Head of Programmes, you will provide leadership to managers across the organisation, maintain strong relationships with funders and commissioners, oversee organisational performance and reporting, support business development and programme growth, and ensure that our services remain safe, compliant, effective and sustainable.
This role will suit an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational management skills and who is passionate about creating meaningful change for people facing financial hardship.
About Clean Slate
At Clean Slate, we believe everyone should be able to provide for themselves and their family without paying the extra costs associated with poverty.
Our mission is to create meaningful, measurable change for people on low incomes, helping them become better off financially and more in control of their lives through money guidance, employment support and digital inclusion.
Role Overview
As Head of Programmes, you will oversee the successful delivery, performance and development of Clean Slate's services nationally. Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to organisational strategy, support business growth and ensure programmes achieve both their social impact and financial objectives.
You will provide leadership and support to departmental managers, oversee organisational reporting and performance monitoring, maintain relationships with key funders and stakeholders, and ensure that systems, processes and compliance arrangements support high-quality service delivery.
A key element of the role will be identifying opportunities for growth, supporting funding and commissioning opportunities, and ensuring services continue to evolve to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, planning and decision-making.
Lead the implementation of organisational objectives across all programme delivery functions.
Champion continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.
Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and organisational systems.
Programme Oversight & Operational Management
Oversee the delivery of all services and programmes, ensuring quality, compliance and impact.
Support managers to achieve contractual targets, performance objectives and growth ambitions.
Monitor programme performance, budgets and operational risks.
Ensure sufficient staffing capacity and effective workforce planning across departments.
Drive consistency, quality assurance and best practice across all service areas.
Leadership & People Management
Line manage senior managers and support effective leadership throughout the organisation.
Promote accountability, performance management and staff development.
Support managers to identify training needs and implement development plans.
Foster a positive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth.
Reporting, Data & Systems
Oversee organisational performance monitoring and impact measurement.
Lead reporting for commissioners, funders, trustees and senior leadership.
Ensure the organisation's CRM and reporting systems are effectively managed and utilised to support performance, compliance and decision-making.
Use data and insight to inform continuous improvement and organisational development.
Business Development & Partnerships
Support the development of new programmes, services and funding opportunities.
Work closely with the Managing Director and fundraising teams on commissioning opportunities, funding applications and growth initiatives.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with funders, commissioners and strategic partners.
Represent Clean Slate at external meetings, partnership forums and networking events.
Support the organisation's reputation as a leading voice on financial wellbeing and poverty reduction.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and cyber security requirements.
Oversee risk management processes and contribute to organisational governance.
Ensure services operate in line with contractual, regulatory and quality standards.
Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding and continuous learning.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with experience managing complex services, leading managers and driving organisational performance.
You will bring:
Significant experience leading programmes, services or operational teams.
Experience managing managers and supporting organisational growth.
Strong strategic planning and organisational development skills.
Experience working with funders, commissioners and external stakeholders.
A track record of delivering impactful services and achieving performance targets.
Experience overseeing reporting, monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance processes.
Strong understanding of performance management, compliance and risk management.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
Experience using CRM and reporting systems to support operational delivery and organisational performance.
A commitment to Clean Slate's mission and values.
Desirable
Experience within financial inclusion, employability, community development or related sectors.
Knowledge of commissioning, fundraising or business development.
Understanding of issues affecting people on low incomes, including financial exclusion and the poverty premium.
Why Join Clean Slate?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organisation that is changing lives across the UK.
You'll help shape strategy, support talented teams, strengthen partnerships and ensure our programmes continue to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for the people and communities we serve.
We want to see a world where people can provide for themselves and their family, where it does not cost more to be poor.


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Lead a pioneering organisation transforming refugee lives through employment
Chief Executive
Salary: £95k–£99k (including London Weighting)
Location: London | Regular travel to Birmingham, Manchester and other parts of the UK; minimum 60% office-based, with a greater office presence expected initially.
This mission-driven charity supports refugees to build new lives through meaningful employment. Since 2015, it has helped thousands of individuals gain skills, confidence and access to work—unlocking financial independence, purpose and long-term opportunity.
With over 500,000 refugees now living in the UK and facing significant barriers to employment, the need for high-quality, targeted support has never been greater. The organisation works with individuals, employers and partners to create pathways into sustainable employment while driving systemic change across the sector.
We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase of impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally recognised charity at a pivotal moment. With responsibility for strategy, operations, partnerships and fundraising, the CEO will work closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to scale impact, deepen employer and funder relationships, and ensure the organisation continues to deliver high-quality, life-changing support.
As the public face of the charity, you will play a critical role in building influence, championing the power of employment to transform lives, and strengthening partnerships across business, philanthropy, government and civil society.
We are interested in hearing from leaders who bring:
This is an opportunity to lead a talented and committed team, work alongside an ambitious Board, and make a profound difference to the lives of refugees across the UK.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please view the appointment brief on Prospectus website.
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: Week commencing 24th August
Interviews with Breaking Barriers: 11th September
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Research and Development Officer
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week), with annual salary increments for the first three years
Location: Homebased – however NCB and RiP has offices in Sheffield, Newton Abbot and Belfast that staff can work from should they choose.
The Vacancy
For over 20 years, Research in Practice has been at the forefront of supporting evidence-informed practice in adult social care. We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Research and Development Officer to join our adults’ team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled facilitator with strong experience in adult social care (or a related sector, e.g. housing, homelessness, mental health or criminal justice) who is motivated to make a real impact. While the role requires a solid understanding of research and its application, it is not a primary research post—instead, the focus is on translating evidence into meaningful learning and development opportunities.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences, including programmes, full-day workshops, webinars, and events, working with diverse audiences such as senior leaders and practitioners.
What you’ll be doing
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
Research in Practice
Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 8am, Friday 10th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible .
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.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
Head of Risk and Internal Audit
£75,000 per annum
Permanent and Full Time
Hybrid (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Head of Risk and Internal Audit, playing a critical role in strengthening our risk management, internal audit and assurance frameworks. In this role, you will ensure the organisation effectively identifies and mitigates risk, delivers a robust internal audit programme, and provides independent assurance to senior leadership and the Board. You will work closely with the Executive Team to embed a strong risk-aware culture and support strategic decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced risk or audit professional with a strong track record in developing and embedding enterprise risk management and internal audit programmes in complex organisations. You will bring excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders, including Boards or Audit & Risk Committees. A strong understanding of risk, assurance and governance frameworks, alongside a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement, is essential.
Act now and visit our website via the link, to apply online.
Closing date: 9AM, Monday 20 July, 2026.
Interview date: 30 July 2026 (in person).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world.
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

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!
Role Purpose
The key responsibilities will include Project coordination, coordinating financial information, monitoring campaign activities, assisting with donor reporting and proposal writing, engaging with and coordinating EIA team members in planning, delivery and performance tracking, liaising with external stakeholders including donors and advocacy partners, supporting with the production of campaign and communication materials and providing support for organising workshops and events.
Key areas of responsibility
Finance
Strategic Planning
Operational Management
Campaigning
Partnership
Donor Management
Communications
Monitoring and Evaluation
Person Specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of External Relations and working closely with the Programmes and Fundraising teams, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for enhancing the external profile of the organisation, communicating to, and broadening our impact with, a wide range of audiences, from multilateral institutions and the global media to our supporters and peers. With a strong grasp of strategic communications, excellent content creation skills and a keen eye for detail, you will have the ability to produce timely and engaging communications outputs both independently and in close coordination with other teams and our local partners.
Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
About you
You are an organised, self-starting and experienced communications professional with a proven track record of working in fast-paced, internationally focused environments.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in developing and promoting engaging content that helps drive change on hard-to-win issues and elevates the voices of marginalised groups. The candidate should also have practical knowledge of online communications tools, including Mailchimp or similar email platforms, website content management systems and social media management platforms. While not an essential requirement, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.
You are confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders from policy makers to journalists to individual supporters and are motivated to build long-term relationships with these groups. You have excellent communication skills, can juggle multiple tasks, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.
We are looking for someone with an interest in developing their skills as we take on new challenges in delivering our new vision and strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the necessary aptitude, flexibility and ambition, as well as a strong commitment to our mission.
Above all, if you are passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we would love to hear from you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office for 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.
Application Process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, Friday 7 August. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in-person on Wednesday 2 September. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within RFUK. As part of our recruitment process, you may voluntarily complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This form is used solely for monitoring purposes and helps us ensure fairness and equal opportunity throughout our recruitment process. Your responses are confidential and will not affect your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GoodWork is a youth employment and social mobility charity, creating fairer opportunities for young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to join GoodWork at a pivotal moment in our growth. Founded in 2022, we’re a fast-growing organisation with real impact and big ambitions to drive systemic change for the community we serve.
About the role
As our first dedicated Fundraising Officer, you'll work closely with our Partnerships & Development Manager and small income generation team, helping to grow and diversify the funding that sustains and scales our mission.
This is a hands-on, varied role with real scope to develop your fundraising career in a fast-growing charity. You'll support the income generation team with day-to-day fundraising activities across multiple income streams, with a focus on trusts and foundations alongside corporate partnerships, high net worth individuals and individual giving.
You’ll be:
Like any growing charity, our work is constantly evolving and this is a great opportunity to be part of shaping our organisation for the future. We’ll encourage you to share your feedback and suggestions regularly.
What we're looking for
We're looking for an ambitious, motivated fundraiser who is driven by GoodWork's mission and ready to take ownership of a varied and impactful role. For this role, we’re looking for someone with at least a year's experience in a charity fundraising team, with exposure to trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, high net worth, or community fundraising.
We work with a diverse group of young people from underserved communities. We particularly encourage applications from minoritised ethnic candidates and those who have lived experience relevant to our programme, particularly non-graduates and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Key Info
Life at GoodWork:
Making GoodWork a great place to work is hugely important to us, and as a small charity we’re continuously working to improve our offer. For now, our team benefits from:
Please apply via our website no later than 9am on 27 July 2026.
GoodWork is a youth employment and social mobility charity, creating fair opportunities for young people from low income backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Job Purpose
Core Arts is an innovative Mental Health Charity and Creative Education provider delivering pioneering Arts in Health programmes across London.
This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight across creative education, personalised support, wellbeing and commissioned service delivery. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, inclusive and outcomes-focused programmes which improve mental health, wellbeing and educational participation.
The role combines educational leadership with recovery-focused and personalised approaches, ensuring students can access meaningful creative learning opportunities that support confidence, progression, independence and improved quality of life.
Working across visual arts, music, multimedia, horticulture and sport, the postholder will ensure that services align with Arts in Health principles, NHS and Local Authority priorities, and contribute to reducing health inequalities through creative approaches.
The role will support the continued development of Core Arts as a recognised centre of excellence in Creative Education and Arts in Health.
Strategic Leadership & Service Development
• Develop innovative programmes aligned to NHS priorities including prevention, early intervention, personalised care and community-based support.
• Ensure services remain responsive to emerging educational, health and social care agendas.
• Support organisational growth, sustainability and service expansion.
• Lead service planning and contribute to organisational strategy and business development.
• Drive continuous improvement through evaluation and innovation.
• Develop opportunities for integrated working across education, health and voluntary sector partnerships.
Creative Education & Student Experience
• Lead an outstanding student-centred creative education programme focused on participation, achievement and progression.
• Ensure students receive personalised learning pathways with clear goals and outcomes.
• Support progression into volunteering, employment, accredited learning and community opportunities.
• Support exhibitions, performances, events and public-facing events.
• Embed co-production and student voice throughout programme design and evaluation.
• Develop opportunities for students to gain confidence, leadership and independence.
• Monitor engagement, attendance and progression data to support continuous improvement.
Arts in Health, Wellbeing & Recovery
• Embed Arts in Health principles across all areas of programme delivery.
• Ensure students are supported to improve wellbeing through meaningful creative engagement.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, community mental health services and external partners.
• Maintain safeguarding, duty of care and effective risk management procedures.
• Support early intervention approaches and sustained student engagement.
• Promote social inclusion and reduce isolation through participation in creative learning.
• Develop pathways which support emotional wellbeing, confidence and resilience.
• Ensure personalised support planning remains central to service delivery.
Commissioned Delivery, Quality Assurance & Outcomes
• Lead successful delivery of commissioned services and contractual KPIs.
• Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems are maintained.
• Demonstrate educational, wellbeing and social value outcomes through evidence and impact reporting.
• Ensure accurate data collection and performance monitoring.
• Support commissioner reporting and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Develop case studies and outcome frameworks which evidence the value of Arts in Health.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and organisational governance requirements.
• Maintain oversight of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Support service audits and implementation of recommendations.
NHS Partnerships, Personalised Care & Community Integration
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with NHS commissioners, Integrated Care Boards, Local Authorities and community partners.
• Support approaches aligned with personalised care and Personal Health Budgets.
• Promote creative approaches which contribute to prevention and reduce demand on statutory services.
• Contribute to integrated pathways supporting community mental health and social prescribing.
• Support collaborative planning with borough and health partners.
• Strengthen referral routes and increase access for underrepresented communities.
• Represent Core Arts at regional networks, conferences and partnership meetings.
• Promote the role of creativity and education within wider health and wellbeing systems.
Leadership, Workforce & Organisational Development
• Provide, alongside the senior management team, leadership, supervision and support to managers, tutors, volunteers and interns.
• Ensure staff are equipped to deliver inclusive, high-quality learning experiences.
• Support innovation and collaborative working.
• Contribute to tender development and service growth opportunities.
• Champion organisational values and positive workplace culture.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of work.
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
• Minimum five years’ experience in senior leadership or service management.
• Experience within mental health, Arts in Health, creative education or community services.
• Experience of delivering commissioned services and contract management.
• Experience of partnership working across health, education or voluntary sectors.
• Experience of leading teams.
• Experience of monitoring outcomes and demonstrating impact.
Knowledge & Understanding
• Arts in Health and recovery-focused practice.
• Creative education and adult learning principles.
• Mental health and wellbeing frameworks.
• Safeguarding.
• Personalised care approaches.
• Outcome measurement, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Skills & Attributes
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong financial and numeric acumen.
• Strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
• Excellent partnership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical capability.
• Commitment to creativity, inclusion and social impact.
How to Apply
Core Arts are committed to finding the right person for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and suitable candidates invited to interview as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
To apply, please send a full CV and covering letter explaining how your experience meets the job description
We can only accept applications that include both a CV and covering letter. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role before applying, please phone the main office to speak to Giuliana at Core Arts for an informal chat.
Core Arts is a Creative Mental Health Charity that exists to enrich the lives of socially excluded adults with severe mental health issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This is a critical and influential role at Independent Age, reporting to the Head of Governance. The post holder will provide high-quality support across a broad and impactful portfolio, including risk management, procurement and contracts, governance, safeguarding and business continuity, helping to build a culture where accountability, learning and continuous improvement drive meaningful change.
Working closely with senior leaders and the Board, you will play an important role in enabling effective and confident decision-making across every level of the charity. This is an opportunity to contribute across a wide range of areas and to see the direct impact of your work on how the organisation functions and delivers its mission.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for risk management, alongside a strong understanding of not-for-profit governance best practice. You will also bring experience in at least one of the following areas: procurement, contracts management, third party contract risk, business continuity planning, policy management or safeguarding.
You will be an excellent communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders, with strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do approach. Above all, you will take pride in getting things done efficiently and to a high standard and be motivated by the opportunity to work for a values-led organisation making a meaningful difference to older people.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the above criteria but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included. In line with this, our office has many inclusive features, and there is no dress code.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all, but if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. Those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month. This role supports Board and committee meetings which may be held online or in the office, meaning availability to support with this is required.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the Careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July, 23:59
1st Interview Dates: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July, online via Microsoft Teams
2nd Interview Dates: Wednesday 29 July, in person at our London Office (Avonmore Road)
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Cardiomyopathy UK's Director of Research and External Affairs leads the charity's research, policy and advocacy, and communications and marketing functions, with a team of four staff. The post-holder sets the strategic direction of the directorate, drives high-quality delivery, upholds the charity's values, and represents the charity externally. The Director is a member of the charity's Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO to steer the charity forward.
For the right person, this is an opportunity with real strategic scope. We want to build on our strong policy positions and evidence base and translate them into more proactive campaigning and influencing, moving from good policy thinking to concerted public affairs activity, strategic stakeholder engagement, and campaigns that achieve real change.
The Director will also lead the next phase of our research work, following our inaugural research grant-funding activity and James Lind Alliance top ten work. They will work with the Research Manager and our clinical and academic partners to better define and deliver our ambitions.
Raising awareness of cardiomyopathy, its signs, symptoms and genetic risk, is also within the team's scope. Too many people are still diagnosed late because neither they nor their GP knew what to look for. The Director will drive our communications and marketing agenda purposefully, equally ensuring the charity’s external profile is actively managed and enhanced.
About you
We're looking for a leader who is a collaborative and inclusive, able to build trust with staff, colleagues, external partners and the Board. They will have strong strategic, analytical and planning skills, with the ability to develop coherent strategies. They will have experience as a senior leader/ manager in a charity, health, research or patient-focused organisation. See the Person Specification for further details.
Why join us?
Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy. We provide specialist nurse support, peer support, wellbeing services and trusted information to thousands of people each year, as well as influencing policy, supporting advocacy, and funding and enabling better research.
We are ambitious about our future. We are committed to quality, accountability and continuous improvement. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy can live well with the condition.
We are a family friendly employer with flexible and hybrid working. We offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, additional annual leave linked to length of service, and an extra special occasion day each year.
We are midway through our five-year strategic plan, at a genuinely exciting moment, both for the charity and for cardiomyopathy more broadly. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape our Research and External Affairs work, lead a strong team and ensure we can clearly demonstrate the impact of our work, we would love to hear from you.
First round interviews are scheduled to take place 20th/21st July
Second round interviews are scheduled to take place 3-6th Aug
Please note candidates will be asked to attend one interview in the Amersham office
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to the interview process - we will provide further details on this when contacting short-listed candidates.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This role offers a unique opportunity to make this role your own and take the charity to the next level, with the full support of a dedicated, experienced team.
The successful candidate will ensure that the charity remains resilient and able to deliver on its commitment to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the people we serve.
The role is a mix of operational activity, day to day management and strategic thinking; with the continuous building and nurturing of external relationships with our NHS, public sector and not-for-profit stakeholders.
Working alongside a committed trustee board, skilled staff and volunteers, you will bring drive, experience and passion to the team. You’ll get terrific support from the outgoing postholder as needed, with the space to act and bring your own ideas to the forefront.
If you wish to apply, please provide an up-to-date CV, together with a document (max 2 x A4 pages) detailing how you meet the criteria shown on the person specification. You can use experiences gained from work, volunteering and life experiences.
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