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About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to help build something new.
As Philanthropy & Investment Lead you'll:
About You
You are a proactive self-starter who takes ownership, drives progress at pace and turns ambitious ideas into practical outcomes. Comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving environment, you solve problems as they arise, identify opportunities and maintain momentum through complexity and uncertainty.
You are an excellent relationship builder with the ability to bring people together around a shared vision. An outstanding communicator, you are equally comfortable engaging senior leaders, trustees, clients and external partners as you are building enthusiasm and commitment amongst colleagues. You have the credibility and judgement to represent the Foundation externally and to operate effectively with Boards and Executive Leadership Teams.
You will bring experience in philanthropy, fundraising, donor engagement, partnership development or a related field, alongside strong project and programme management skills.
This role would suit someone who enjoys creating momentum, navigating complexity and uncertainty, and turning ambitious ideas into practical outcomes.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter' to be redirected to our careers site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026, 9.00am
First Interviews: Tuesday 15 September 2026 (online)
Second Interviews: Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in person)
#Philanthropy Lead #Investment Lead #Philanthropy #Investment #Fundraising #Impact Investing
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


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!
Closing date: 31-8-2026
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SALESFORCE ADMINISTRATION & SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT 365 OVERSIGHT
SYSTEM OWNERSHIP & ARCHITECTURE
USER SUPPORT & CAPACITY BUILDING
REPORTING & DASHBOARDS
PROJECT DELIVERY & ENHANCEMENTS
DATA GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE
START NETWORK CULTURE
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
The Company
Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.
Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.
We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 30–35 hours per week
Location: Home-based*
Reporting to: CEO
*This is a home-based role. However, the successful candidate will need to be based within reasonable travelling distance of London and our programme activity, with the ability to travel to meetings and visits within a day where required. We therefore anticipate that applicants based in Scotland, Ireland, West Wales or the far South West may find the role impractical.
This position is being re-advertised; previous candidates need not apply.
Be part of a mission that's transforming children's futures through food, farming and the countryside
For more than 45 years, The Country Trust has been connecting children from the UK's most disadvantaged communities with the land that sustains us all. Through inspiring farm visits, food education and countryside experiences, we've already reached more than 600,000 children, and we're just getting started.
We're entering an exciting new chapter as we develop our next organisational strategy, and we're looking for an experienced fundraising leader to help shape our future.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the next phase of our income growth, enabling even more children to benefit from our life-changing programmes.
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity while remaining hands-on in securing major income and developing key relationships.
You'll lead a dedicated fundraising team, drive innovation, strengthen fundraising systems and processes, and develop a sustainable fundraising strategy that diversifies income across:
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Digital and IT colleagues, you'll help embed new fundraising systems, champion data-driven decision making and ensure fundraising excellence across the organisation.
About you
We're looking for an inspiring fundraising leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You'll bring:
Experience developing new income streams, digital fundraising and CRM systems would be particularly valuable.
Why join us?
At The Country Trust, you'll be joining an ambitious charity where collaboration, learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key dates
Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 13th September
Interviews from: Monday 21st September
The Country Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Betknowmore UK, we work to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm through support, education, training and community engagement, embracing the insight and knowledge of 'Experts by Experience' alongside evidence-based approaches. As our Grants, Contracts and Commissioning Lead, you'll grow our income from two connected routes: grants from charitable trusts and foundations, and statutory and commissioned income secured through contracts, tenders and procurement. You'll be expected to at least sustain our current grants and contracts turnover, with real ambition to grow it by a further 10-20%.
This newly created role owns the full grants and contracts cycle — identifying opportunities, managing the pipeline, project-managing complex bids and writing tailored, persuasive applications. You'll be well supported: subject matter experts across the organisation will provide technical content for bids, budgets are prepared alongside finance, and our CEO and directors front the most senior funder relationships.
What you'll be doing
What we're looking for
We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
Why join us?
You'll be joining a growing, ambitious charity making a real difference to people's lives. This is a rare chance to shape a brand-new role, own the full grants and contracts cycle from the ground up, and directly grow the income that funds our support for people affected by gambling harm.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV, covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the Person Specification, along with a sample of your writing (this could be a previous funding application, bid, or another piece of persuasive writing you're proud of).
We support and provide information to those harmed by gambling, whilst raising awareness of gambling’s potential harms through education and training
Want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then join our small team at Immunodeficiency UK, a charity devoted to supporting people living with poor immune systems.
About Immunodeficiency UK
Our charity aims to create an environment that ensures those affected by immunodeficiency have the knowledge to live fully, manage their condition effectively, and have their health needs understood and addressed by the healthcare system.
Each year we help hundreds of people through our helpline, educational resources, practical support, hardship grants, and our strong patient voice. We work on a range of projects to help improve patient care. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website and reading our annual impact reports..
This is a varied and interesting opportunity working for a charity that goes above and beyond in supporting people with primary and secondary immunodeficiency. The role offers an opportunity to exercise your creativity on varied and interesting projects that can make a real difference. You will receive excellent support and encouragement from our CEO and Trustees.
Responsibilities
As the Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in raising the charity's profile and awareness of primary and secondary immunodeficiency, growing supporter engagement, and generating income to support our work.
This job is for you if:
Charity or non-profit experience is a plus, as are graphic design or video editing skills.
Diversity and inclusion
Immunodeficiency UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Closing date is Friday 4th September at 5pm. Applications generated by AI will not be considered.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 14th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join London Legal Support Trust and use your communications skills to champion access to justice. Create engaging content, manage our website and social channels, and promote our programmes and fundraising events. We are looking for an organised, creative communicator with strong writing, digital and content management skills. This permanent, full-time hybrid role is based in Holborn and offers flexible working, generous leave and development opportunities.
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!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Sales Executive role. This position involves driving membership growth for a prominent industry organisation through proactive outreach, relationship building, and sales activity, all supported by comprehensive training within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
What’s on Offer:
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
An opportunity to take ownership of our learning offer, develop innovative resources and work with partners across the justice system.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Identifying training, learning and development opportunities or needs
Developing learning resources, including e-learning and guidance documents
Managing MA learn, the MA's learning management system (LMS)
Overseeing the MA's community outreach programme (Magistrates in the Community)
Coordinating MA input into wider magistrate training, both nationally and through representation on local training committees.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy committees
Support the MA’s training, learning and development committee by organising regular meetings, sharing minutes and actions.
Propose priorities and manage programmes of work for the committee
Provide high-quality information to ensure that committee members and other interested parties are up to date with relevant information
Ensure agreed actions and decisions of the policy committees are implemented
Build and maintain excellent relationships with committee members
Provide support to committee members to enable them to effectively contribute to the work of the MA
Assist in the training and development of committee members
Agree and implement committee working practices.
Contribute to supporting the MA's other policy committees
Volunteer support
Support representatives in post
Work with magistrates to develop and coordinate learning materials
Learning
Develop and upload learning resources to our learning platform.
Be the first point of contact for member queries about our learning platform and other training related matters
With the membership team, liaise with external stakeholders to plan and deliver the MA's webinar series
Edit webinar footage and create transcripts to upload to MA learn
Monitor learner behaviour on the MA learn and use this to inform learning development plans.
Policy and research
Provide input to proposed policy and research work
Work with policy colleagues to translate research and policy into learning materials.
Communications
Work closely with the communications team to support the delivery of the MA’s learning communications, both for members and externally
Ensure the accuracy of training information contained in MA communications outputs
Contribute to our Magistrate magazine, newsletters, website content, social media and press releases.
Membership
Support the work of the MA’s membership team to recruit and retain members
Assist in responding to members’ queries and provide up to date information about training and learning issues.
Other duties
Contribute to team meetings, organisational strategy and priorities
Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting the role
Contribute to other organisational tasks, such as support for our webinars and events on occasion.
GENERAL
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not exhaustive, and staff may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Experience of using a learning management system (LMS)
Experience of using, or aptitude to learn, e-learning software, such as Articulate 360
Ability to design and develop a variety of online learning resources
Experience of project management
Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and a strong attention to detail
Ability to assimilate and understand complex information and explain complex issues clearly
Ability to produce clear, concise proposals, papers and other written communications
Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically and persuasively with a wide range of people
Ability to establish personal credibility with a range of stakeholders
Ability to work effectively under pressure
A creative and practical approach to problem solving and the ability to provide sound reasons to support proposed solutions
Excellent networking skills.
DESIRABLE
Training qualification (Level 3 or above and/or equivalent professional training experience)
Experience of working with/managing a committee
Knowledge of the workings of magistrates' courts
Experience of working in a membership organisation
Experience of supporting volunteers remotely.
Speaking for Ourselves – The Living History of the Care Experienced Movement @ Coram
Job Title: Care Experienced Engagement Coordinator - Speaking for Ourselves
Contract – Fixed-Term (Until the end of June 2029)
Hours - 28 hours per week (Monday to Friday with occasional evening/ weekend work)
Salary - £28,800 pro rata (£36,000 FTE)
Location – Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ. (with national travel as required)
Speaking for Ourselves is an exciting new programme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund that will collect and share the history of the care-experienced campaigning movement since the 1970s. It was conceived within the care-experienced community, emerging from long-standing discussions about how poorly the history of the care-experienced campaigning movement has been recorded—and how easily its achievements risk being forgotten.
This important programme puts the voice of people with lived experience of care at the centre. The Speaking for Ourselves programme delivered by Coram is guided by a majority care-experienced Programme Board and aims to work with the wider care experienced community. The Programme Board has an advisory and representative role, to guide the successful delivery of the programme and make key decisions that shape its impact.
Speaking for Ourselves will:
About the role
The Care Experienced Engagement Coordinator role presents a unique opportunity to work directly with the care experienced community to bring to life this untold history. The role will hold primary responsibility for the engagement with the community, and care experienced individuals and allies including outreach, liaison and ongoing relationship management. Along with the team they will need to ensure the programme is delivered sensitively and embed a trauma informed approach.
We are looking for a person who has direct experience of successfully working with diverse groups of people with lived experience of the care system – personally or professionally, along with experience of working with young people and adults to develop and deliver projects preferably in a heritage / creative context.
The post holder will report to the Programme Manager, and will be responsible for working with them, the team, the Programme Board and Coram to deliver the programme.
For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.
Coram understands that people with lived experience of the care system may face barriers to and in employment. Recognising that such experience could be an asset to this programme (and may bring valuable skills, knowledge, insights and approaches directly relevant to the programme’s success), we particularly welcome and encourage applications from care-experienced individuals.
We guarantee an interview for care experienced applicants who meet the person specification.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 8th September 2026
Interview date: 15th September at the Coram Campus, London WC1
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
As Co-Head of Investigations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading Global Witness’s investigations function, ensuring our work is ambitious, impactful and directly connected to our organisational priorities.
Working alongside the other Co-Head of Investigations, you will set strategic priorities, oversee a diverse pipeline of investigations and ensure our investigative expertise is deployed where it can have the greatest impact.
You will provide strong editorial leadership and judgement, balancing creativity and bold thinking with rigorous standards of accuracy, ethics, legal compliance and risk management.
You will work collaboratively across Global Witness, partnering closely with Campaigns, Policy, Strategic Communications, Partnerships, Data Investigations and Fundraising to turn evidence and investigations into meaningful action and change. You will also lead and develop a talented team of investigators, creating a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, creativity and inclusion.
As a senior leader and external ambassador for Global Witness, you will help strengthen the profile and influence of our investigations and ensure our work continues to challenge powerful actors and expose the systems driving environmental destruction, inequality and human rights abuses.
About you
You are an experienced investigations, journalism or campaign communications leader with a strong track record of delivering high-impact work in complex and fast-moving environments.
You bring excellent editorial judgement and the confidence to identify compelling opportunities, ask difficult questions and make decisions about where investigative work can have the greatest strategic impact.
You understand how to balance ambitious storytelling with accuracy, ethical standards and robust approaches to legal, security and reputational risk.
You are an inspiring and collaborative people leader who knows how to build high-performing teams where people feel supported, respected and empowered to do their best work.
You are comfortable navigating uncertainty, managing competing priorities and bringing people together across different teams and perspectives. You will share Global Witness’s commitment to courage, inclusion and belonging, kindness and collaboration, and be motivated by the opportunity to use investigations to create lasting change.
Working for Global Witness
Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC and Brussels.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 20 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance and policies to support you during key life events.
We have formalised our shorter working week where everyone works 30 hours Monday to Thursday, with Friday off with no impact on full time salary. We operate a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.
How to apply
Please send in your CV (max 2 pages) and your responses to the shortlisting questions below to RecruitmentCampaigns, globalwitness by Midnight GMT Sunday 13 September.
Shortlisting questions
The answer should be 200-250 words for each question.
To help us track your application please use the following in the subject heading of the email: Co-Head of Investigations and please use the following file name protocol for your CV: ‘First Name_Last Name_CV’.
Interview process
Preliminary interviews with be held virtually, week commencing 28 September. You will receive the interview questions 1 week ahead of the interview via email to enable you to prepare.
At Global Witness, we are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We want to ensure the process is an inclusive and supportive experience.
Equality and diversity
We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.
Our goal is a more sustainable, just and equal planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic membership client looking for an interim Copywriter & Content Executive. The successful candidate will support the organisation’s communications, marketing content, and digital transformation projects, ensuring engaging, clear, and audience-focused content across multiple channels.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
What’s on Offer
Salary: £36,000 (pro rata)
9 month fixed term contract
Starting ASAP in September
1-2 days a month in the office (Central London)
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Ambition Aspire Achieve is seeking an exceptional, values-led Chief Executive to lead our much-loved children and young people’s charity into its next chapter.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a practical, relationship-based and strongly rooted Newham charity that makes a real difference to children, young people and families facing disadvantage, vulnerability, SEND, disability or risk.
Founded in 2016 by Kevin Jenkins OBE, Ambition Aspire Achieve has grown from a small number of projects at the Terence Brown Arc in the Park into a well-established charity working across Newham. Today, AAA supports nearly 1,000 children and young people each year through its hubs, with many more reached through outreach, schools-based work and community programmes.
Our work is grounded in the belief that every child and young person should be able to enjoy their childhood, overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills and self-belief to achieve positive futures. We deliver a broad programme of support including after-school clubs, holiday programmes, youth clubs, SEND activities, mentoring, outdoor learning, sports, family days, residentials, detached youth work, schools-based youth safety work, community events and targeted family support.
This is an exciting and important moment in AAA’s journey. Following a period of growth, the charity is now focused on consolidation, quality and long-term sustainability. We are financially stable, well regarded and deeply rooted locally, with strong relationships across funders, schools, corporate partners, local agencies and community organisations.
The next Chief Executive will provide clear, steady and values-led leadership, working closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees. They will lead and support the staff team, strengthen organisational sustainability, maintain and develop partnerships, champion safeguarding and inclusion, and ensure children and young people remain at the heart of every decision.
As AAA does not currently have a dedicated senior fundraising post, the Chief Executive will also play a central role in securing and maintaining the income needed to sustain and develop the charity’s work. This will include trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, individual donors, appeals and wider supporter engagement.
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic leadership with practical operational understanding. You may already be a Chief Executive, or you may be an experienced senior leader ready to step into your first Chief Executive role. What matters most is your ability to lead with clarity, care and resilience; build trusted relationships; secure income; uphold strong governance; and keep AAA’s values at the centre of how the charity works.
AAA’s values are Committed, Caring, Collaborative and Creative. We are looking for a leader who can live these values, promote a positive and inclusive culture, and help ensure AAA remains strong, responsive and ambitious for the children, young people and families who need us most.
This is not a turnaround role, but it is a significant leadership opportunity. The successful candidate will inherit a respected and impactful charity with strong foundations, while also leading it through a more challenging external funding environment and into its next phase of development.
To provide children and young people in the London Borough of Newham with fully inclusive experiences and opportunities to flourish.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This exciting new role sits within REUK’s Education Pathways work which has been in a pilot phase for the last few years and is rapidly growing now that the UK government has made a commitment to expanding safe and legal routes to higher education in the UK for refugee students.
Once a student is selected for participation and offered a university place, this postholder becomes their core anchor and primary REUK point of contact. This role oversees the entire student journey—from pre-departure preparation and arrival orientation to ongoing academic support, psychosocial wellbeing, community building on campus and monitoring of student outcomes.
The postholder will work alongside the newly created Education Pathways Universities Lead. While the Universities Lead focuses on institutional partnerships, you will focus on the student support side of the pathway: equipping university welcome groups to develop integration plans, pairing scholars with academic mentors (with support from REUK’s educational mentoring team), building a vibrant national student network, and providing hands-on casework escalation when complex issues arise.
This is a critical role within a small, high-capacity specialist unit within REUK. Because this is an emerging and new area of work you must be comfortable working with risk and ambiguity, refining and learning rapidly as parameters evolve. You will be a versatile practitioner - equally skilled at designing cohort orientation programmes and delivering student workshops as you are at managing administrative workflows, tracking student outcomes, and delivering compassionate, individual casework support.
Role outcomes
1. Refugee Education Pathway students transition smoothly into UK higher education through comprehensive pre-departure guidance, arrival orientation, and holistic onboarding. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Serving as REUK’s primary point of contact for scholars in the months immediately preceding travel, delivering pre-departure briefings and managing expectation-setting.
Supporting the Education Pathways Lead to recruit, select and match eligible students.
Coordinating arrival logistics and initial orientation in close collaboration with partner universities and campus welcome groups.
Establishing clear, trauma-informed onboarding protocols to help students adapt quickly to the academic and cultural environment of UK universities.
Designing and delivering (in collaboration with young refugees who participated in the pilot pathway) high-quality orientation resources, toolkits, and interactive induction sessions tailored to the unique practical and psychosocial needs of newly arrived refugee students.
Working alongside the Universities Lead to conduct campus visits to ensure scholars are safely settled and Welcome Groups are offering appropriate integration support
2. Scholars thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through tailored REUK-added support structures, mentorship, and peer networks. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Supporting the Universities Lead in training campus welcome groups (staff, student unions, and peer volunteers) and maintaining ongoing liaison to ensure high-quality local support.
Overseeing REUK’s added-value support framework, including:
Sourcing, matching, and managing academic mentors for students on the programme;
Facilitating a vibrant, national network for education pathway students, organising regular in-person and online meet-ups and peer connections, as well as referrals to REUK’s refugee student leadership programme;
Providing occasional direct, high-level casework support and conflict resolution when complex student welfare, academic, or integration issues are escalated from universities to REUK.
Fostering an empowering community environment that prioritises student agency, mental health, and long-term wellbeing throughout their studies.
3. Student support operations, cross-team coordination, safeguarding and administrative processes are managed efficiently and self-sufficiently. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Managing all student-facing administrative processes, communication channels, and record-keeping systems independently without junior administrative support.
Working in close alignment with the Universities Lead to ensure institutional arrangements and campus support delivery are fully synchronized.
Maintaining robust safeguarding and data protection protocols across all student casework, communications, and interactions.
Liaising with external specialist organizations (e.g., legal advisors, healthcare providers, mental health services) when complex casework exceeds standard university support.
4. Student progress and outcomes are robustly evaluated and clearly communicated, contributing to programme learning and REUK’s wider mission. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Reporting directly to the Education Pathways Lead and Chief Executive on cohort wellbeing, retention rates, academic progress, and key student outcomes.
Designing and implementing (with the support of REUK’s Research Manager) student feedback mechanisms, regular check-ins, and longitudinal evaluation frameworks to track scholar progression.
Supporting grant reporting and contributing qualitative impact stories and student reflections for funders, communications and organisational learning.
Working alongside the Youth Advocacy Manager to provide Education Pathways students opportunities to engage with our Refugee Changemakers team
Feeding student-led insights and operational learning into REUK’s broader research, policy, and systemic change work to improve refugee education nationwide.
Person specification
Although each role requires particular competencies, we seek staff members - irrespective of role - who are willing and able to demonstrate core competencies related to 1) character and values, 2) personal working style and 3) team working. Please see the applicant pack for more details. The competencies required for this specific role are:
Student support and safeguarding: Proven track record of delivering direct support, pastoral care and complex casework for displaced young people or international/refugee students in higher education and supporting others to do the same.
Training and resources: Experience designing and delivering transition, orientation, or onboarding programmes that support cross-cultural adaptation and academic readiness.
Volunteering management: Strong experience in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers and volunteer groups (e.g., akin to academic mentors or campus welcome groups).
Network and community building: Skills in facilitating student-led networks, organizing cohort events/meet-ups, and building inclusive peer-to-peer support spaces.
Operational self-sufficiency and willingness to travel: High level of personal organization, ability to manage admin independently without junior support, and willingness to travel regularly across the UK.
Knowledge of education pathway models: Familiarity with international refugee education pathway models (such as Canada’s WUSC; Australia’s RSSP/SkillPath and or others operating in Japan, Italy, Ireland etc).
Knowledge and understanding of refugee tertiary education and the needs of resettled refugees more broadly: Strong understanding of the systemic barriers faced by refugee students in higher education both in the UK and internationally in first countries of asylum, as well as the support needed on resettlement to a third country.
Student participation: Deep understanding of the principles of youth or student leadership and co-production, with the ability to embed these meaningfully across the education pathway
Interpersonal skills: An ability to build and maintain positive, warm and confidence inspiring working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners and stakeholders, including in complex situations.
Communications: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to appropriately communicate nuance and complexity; confidence communicating with and presenting to a variety of audiences.
Please ensure that you have read the applicant pack before applying and that you answer all the required questions. Applications must be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
We understand that some candidates may choose to use generative AI tools to support their application. While this is acceptable, please note that we will run all applications through AI-detection software. Applications with very high indicators of AI-generated content will score lower, particularly where responses lack originality or personal insight. As this role involves producing high-quality written materials that reflect REUK's voice and values, the ability to write clearly and authentically without reliance on AI is essential.
Education for a hopeful future: we enable refugee youth to access, remain and progress in education.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Business and Operations at TreeHouse School
Location: TreeHouse School, Woodside Ave, N10 3JA
Salary: £59,000 to £63,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Start date: January 2027 (scope to start earlier)
About TreeHouse School:
TreeHouse School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is an Ofsted Outstanding specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with autism and complex learning needs. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Business & Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in the leadership of the school, ensuring our operational services enable outstanding education and the very best outcomes for our pupils.
Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across the school's business functions, leading operational teams and ensuring the effective delivery of services that support pupils, staff and families.
Your areas of responsibility will include:
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the strategic direction of the school while leading and developing high-performing operational teams.
Every operational decision ultimately supports our pupils. We are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to enabling autistic children and young people to thrive and achieve their full potential.
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for somebody who:
Working in a specialist autism school means you'll be part of a fast-paced, varied and incredibly rewarding environment. The role requires someone who is adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable leading in a setting where operational challenges can arise unexpectedly.
Why Join Us?
Recruitment Process
The selection process will include a formal interview and a range of work related exercises designed to assess leadership, strategic thinking, and operational expertise.
Closing date for the role: Wednesday 2nd of September at 12am
Shortlisting for the role: Thursday 3rd of September
Outcome of your application: Thursday 3rd/Friday 4th of September
Interview dates: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of September
Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
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ABOUT CHEFS IN SCHOOLS
Chefs in Schools exists to improve children’s health and futures through better school food and meaningful food education.
We work alongside schools and catering teams to transform what children eat every day, particularly in communities facing the greatest barriers to good health. We combine practical support, training, operational expertise and sector influence to help schools serve fresh, nutritious food that children want to eat.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and are ambitious about both impact and scale. We want every child to have access to excellent school food and a real food education, regardless of background.
We are a values-led organisation - bold, honest, collaborative, innovative and focused on solutions.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
You will lead the delivery of Chefs in Schools External Affairs function, ultimately ensuring there is widespread recognition that poor quality school food is unacceptable. Through integrated media, digital and advocacy work, you’ll ensure quality school food is viewed as a vital tool for healthy development and food literacy.
You will turn strategic direction into coordinated delivery, leading a multidisciplinary team that increases our influence, strengthens our reputation and helps achieve meaningful improvements in school food.
Working closely with External Affairs colleagues and Chief Executive, you will ensure our public profile, policy influence and media work reinforce one another, while creating the management capacity required for a growing organisation. This builds on the new functional structure where media and content, policy and campaigns, and the School Food Review programme all sit within External Affairs.
We want Chefs in Schools to become the most trusted and recognisable voice in the conversation around school food and food literacy. This role will play a central part in building that influence and recognition.
We are looking for somebody who understands that influence is built through consistency, credibility, creativity and cultural relevance as much as through formal communications activity alone.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Leadership
Lead the day-to-day operation of the External Affairs team.
Translate organisational strategy into clear plans and objectives.
Ensure media, content creation, campaigns, policy and coalition activity reinforce one another.
Set priorities and allocate resources across competing work.
Develop team capability through coaching, support and performance management.
Contribute to organisational strategy and annual planning.
Advise on reputational opportunities and risks.
Ensure innovation is embedded at the heart of our work and approach.
Deputise at SLT level where appropriate.
Represent the organisation externally.
Build a collaborative, ambitious, solutions-focused culture.
Operational planning
Develop and oversee the annual External Affairs plan in line with strategy.
Coordinate campaign calendars, policy priorities, publications and media moments.
Ensure external activity supports fundraising, programmes and partnerships.
Monitor delivery against KPIs and adjust plans where required.
Campaigns and public engagement
Provide strategic oversight of policy development and campaigning.
Challenge and refine policy recommendations before publication.
Ensure campaigns are evidence-led and aligned with organisational strategy.
Support relationships with government, sector leaders and coalition partners.
Build strong relationships with media, MPs, councillors and key stakeholders.
Media & communications
Oversee media strategy and organisational messaging.
Ensure consistency across press, social media, website, publications and events.
Identify media moments and hard hitting stories that will hit the headlines.
Sign off major messaging and communications.
Lead communications planning around major announcements or crises.
School Food Review
Provide strategic oversight of the School Food Review programme.
Ensure coalition work complements Chefs in Schools wider influencing strategy.
Support senior relationships with coalition partners and funders.
Remove barriers to delivery for the Programme Manager.
Budget & governance
Manage the External Affairs budget.
Ensure safeguarding, risk management and governance requirements are met.
Oversee procurement of agencies and consultants.
ABOUT YOU
Essential experience and skills
Significant senior leadership experience across media relations, campaigns, policy or public affairs.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Strong operational planning skills.
Excellent political judgement.
Experience influencing senior stakeholders.
Outstanding written and verbal communication.
Strong project and budget management.
Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with fast-paced reactive work.
Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and digital channels.
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and visual.
Experience of working with MPs and other key stakeholders.
Strong alignment with the mission and values of Chefs in Schools.
Desirable
Education, food systems or public health experience.
Coalition leadership.
Charity senior management.
Experience working with ministers, journalists and on national campaigns.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
We know that strong candidates may not meet every single requirement listed in this job description.
If this role excites you and you believe you could make a strong contribution to our mission, we would encourage you to apply.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where people from different backgrounds, experiences and communities can thrive.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.


