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Join Our Mission to Transform Cancer Care
Senior Grants Executive
Chelsea or Sutton (Hybrid working) | Fixed Term (12–14 months) | £35,000–£38,000 per annum
Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your skills can make a real difference? Join The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity as our new Senior Grants Executive and help us fund life-saving research, treatment, and care.
About Us
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. From funding cutting-edge equipment and pioneering research to creating world-class patient environments, we are committed to transforming cancer care in the UK and beyond.
We’ve raised over £90 million in the past three years and are now embarking on our most ambitious strategy yet—raising £215 million over five years.
The Role
As Senior Grants Executive, you’ll play a vital role in the post-award administration of our grants programme, ensuring that funding is effectively managed and impactful. You’ll work closely with The Royal Marsden hospital staff, fundraisers, and communications teams to support a wide range of projects—from psychological support services to early-phase drug development.
You’ll also:
· Administer grant-funded projects such as Pre-doctoral Fellowships and Quality Improvement initiatives.
· Support the implementation of a new Grants Management System.
· Provide timely, accurate information to fundraising and marketing teams.
· Help ensure donor funds are used effectively and transparently.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a confident communicator and skilled organiser with:
· Significant experience in administration, ideally in the charity, NHS, or academic sectors.
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
· High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially SharePoint, Word, and Excel.
· A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A scientific background and experience with grants or finance systems are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
· Enhanced maternity/adoption pay and flexible working options
· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more
· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
The Cyber Helpline is a movement by the information security community to step in and fill the gap in support for victims of cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. It is a UK-based charity that provides free, expert help to victims by helping them understand, contain, recover and learn from experiencing a malicious online issue. We have directly helped over 70,000 individuals and families in the UK and the USA.
On top of the opportunity to do some good with your skills, The Cyber Helpline will offer you the opportunity for training, skills development, mentoring and career progression. Perfect for those looking to join or progress in the cybersecurity industry.
Role Summary
The Cyber Helpline is a fast-growing, innovative charity that supports individuals impacted by cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. As we scale our reach and impact, we are seeking a Head of Fundraising who can be both strategic and hands-on to lead the development and delivery of a sustainable income generation strategy.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving forward our fundraising across trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and events. The Head of Fundraising will shape and execute income strategies to enable growth, ensure long-term sustainability, and enhance our national profile. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious fundraiser who wants to build something impactful in a high-profile, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
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Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organisational growth and strategic goals
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Lead all fundraising streams, prioritising the development of our relationships with trusts & foundations and corporate partnerships
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Agree on income targets, KPIs, and a robust pipeline to meet current and future funding needs
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Report to the CEO and Board on fundraising performance, risks, and opportunities
Trusts, Foundations & Grants
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Identify and develop opportunities for major grants and philanthropic funding (including from Government stakeholders) and then cultivate and sustain relationships with donors
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Write compelling funding applications and impact reports to secure and retain grant income
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Maintain relationships with key funders and proactively seek multi-year funding opportunities
Corporate Partnerships
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Identify and secure high-value corporate partnerships aligned with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and values
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Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership packages, including sponsorship, pro bono support, and employee engagement
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Enable corporations to fundraise for our mission
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Build a sustainable corporate pipeline through networking, stewardship, and thought leadership
Individual Giving & Community Engagement
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Build an individual giving programme, exploring opportunities for regular giving, campaigns, digital fundraising and major donors
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Support the development of community fundraising and challenge events with long-term potential
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Work with the comms team to create engaging supporter journeys and fundraising content
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Engaging our team members - and their networks - to engage in fundraising activity
Internal Leadership & Collaboration
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Work with the CEO and leadership team to embed a fundraising mindset across the organisation
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Collaborate with operations and finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and grant management
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With Board approval, Recruit and Line manage fundraising staff and/or freelance support as resources permit
Requirements
Candidates must be 18 years old or older and resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
Successful candidates will need to have their background and criminal records checked, as they are likely to have access to sensitive personal data.
Essential
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Proven experience of achieving significant fundraising goals, ideally in a small-to-medium charity environment
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Strong commercial and financial acumen
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Track record of securing five- or six-figure income from trusts, foundations, or corporations
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Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans
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Excellent relationship-building, networking, and influencing skills
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and proactive, with a collaborative working style
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Alignment with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and a commitment to supporting victims of cybercrime
Desirable
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Experience in digital fundraising or individual giving
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Familiarity with donation and fundraising platforms
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Knowledge of cybersecurity, technology or victim support sectors
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Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms
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Experience working with trustees or fundraising committees
What we offer
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Enhanced annual leave - We’re committed to offering a generous leave package, with a new package with final details currently under review
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Pension scheme - 4% employer contribution to your workplace pension scheme
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Employee discounts - Thousands of discounts on travel, shopping, wellbeing, entertainment and more.
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Remote working cost budget - An annual allowance to cover eligible remote working costs
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Flexible, remote-first working - we are a remote-first organisation, you’ll have the freedom to work from home (or away - subject to approval), supported by a flexible working culture.
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Cybersecurity at home - we offer free cybersecurity tools, including endpoint protection and VPNs to protect your personal devices.
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Professional development - Access to ad-hoc training based on your role and professional growth interests
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Work Practice Consultant x3 - (North East, North West and Scotland)
Making a Difference in Foster Care!
We are seeking three dedicated and experienced Practice Consultants to join our team and help deliver transformative fostering support across the North East, North West England and Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to drive improvements in fostering practice and positively impact the lives of children and young people in care.
Positions Available
- North East England
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North East is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.
- North West England
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North West is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.
- Scotland
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £25,578 – £28,623)
- Hours: 21 hours per week
- Location: Pan-Scotland. Office base in Glasgow. Travel across Scotland is essential, with occasional UK-wide travel.
About the Role
As a Practice Consultant, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering services in Advice, Advocacy and Mediation, Training, and Practice Consultancy. Your work will contribute to our mission to empower, enrich, and support the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality training and consultancy services to fostering providers and carers.
- Support the development of fostering policy and practice across the UK.
- Champion trauma-informed, child-centred, and solution-focused approaches.
- Contribute to our publications, resources, and events.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and support membership engagement.
About You
We are looking for passionate professionals with:
- A relevant qualification (e.g., social work) or substantial fostering experience.
- Experience in training, mediation, and advocacy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A sound understanding of fostering legislation and practice.
- Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively.
- A flexible and proactive attitude to travel and service delivery.
About the Organisation
You will be working for the UK’s leading fostering charity, to ensure that every child in foster care can thrive. The charity provides training, support, and resources to foster carers, influences policy, and campaigns for positive change.
They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered. If you want to be part of a charity that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What We Offer
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Helpline (24/7)
- Eye care contribution
- Season ticket loan
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
Key Dates - Closing date for all roles: 9 September 2025
North East & North West England roles:
- Shortlisting: 11 September 2025
- Interviews: 17–18 September 2025
- Location: In person in our Southwark office or via Teams (by exception)
Scotland role:
- Shortlisting: 12 September 2025
- Interviews: 25 September 2025
- Location: In person at our Glasgow office or via Teams (by exception)
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fostering Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Training and Development Officer, Youth Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Learning and Development Officer, Childcare Worker, Policy and Practice Officer, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Officer, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Job Title: Dual Diagnosis Worker
Salary: £29,000
Location and Travel: The role is based in East Croydon, accessible by Train and Tram Link. Any travel required outside your home location for work-related purposes can be expensed.
Shift Pattern: 12 months Fixed Term Contract - Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service.
About the role
We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker who has a specialism in complex mental health and substance misuse to join our team in Croydon. This is a residential service which provides specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to our residents. You will utilise your previous experience and knowledge, and provide specialist support to those who have been diagnosed with mental ill health and have challenges with substance use. You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills.
Within this role, you will act as a specialist for comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of the duties may include:
- Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.
- Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.
- Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.
- Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.
- Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with previous experience in a similar role. We look at individual characteristics to be able to show resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive in your approach. You will have a passion for supporting people to achieve their personal goals, and achieve positive outcomes, this includes having the ability to engage with people who may be hard to reach and engage with. We further are looking for someone who has:
- An appropriate qualification which is relevant to the role which could include: National Diploma, Bachelors, or master’s in psychology, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Misuse or any relevant
- Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges
- Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation.
- A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning.
- Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction.
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.
Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list, more details on the role and requirements can be found in the JDPS attached.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Dual Diagnosis Worker | Mental Health Support | Substance Misuse | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Holistic Assessments | Recovery Support | Harm Reduction | Risk Management | Person-Centred Care | Resilience Building | Independent Living | Multi-Disciplinary Team | Crisis Prevention | Case Management | Comorbid support
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Are you passionate about empowering young people and want to help deliver inspiring educational experiences across the UK?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your organisational skills and attention to detail make a real impact?
Summary
Young Citizens is recruiting two Programme Coordinators to help deliver our UK education programmes, one with a focus on Events Coordination, and the other on School Engagement. These roles are key to ensuring thousands of young people across the UK benefit from high-quality, meaningful learning experiences.
Note: We are hiring up to two Coordinators for initial 18 month contracts, with potential to become permanent. See the job pack below.
About us
Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We’re a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.
Role snapshot
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Young Citizens in one of two key Programme Coordinator roles, each helping to deliver our national education programmes.
- As Programme Coordinator – Event and Project Lead, you’ll oversee the planning and delivery of around 65 events each year, from mock trials and school workshops to teacher training and sector-facing events, ensuring every detail contributes to a high-quality experience for young people, educators, and volunteers. In addition to event delivery, the role also involves leading key projects that support programme development and growth.
- As Programme Coordinator – Schools Engagement Lead, you’ll be the main point of contact for over 480 secondary schools, managing registrations, communications, and support to ensure smooth, engaging participation across our programmes.
Both roles are vital to our mission of empowering young people through active citizenship. You’ll play a hands-on role in shaping a well-established charity as we deliver on our 3-year strategy, with opportunities to facilitate workshops and mock trials, coordinate programme delivery, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team where clear processes, adaptability, and a passion for social impact are key to success.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for highly organised, proactive individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and care deeply about making a difference for young people. Whether your strengths lie in event logistics or school engagement, you’ll bring energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to our dynamic team.
You’ll have experience coordinating programmes or events, managing busy workloads, and building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. Confidence in facilitation (or a willingness to train), strong IT skills, and a solutions-focused approach are essential.
We value team players who can adapt quickly, set up effective processes, and keep things running smoothly. If you're energised by coordinating events, managing logistics with precision, and building trusted relationships with schools to deliver inspiring educational programmes, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- Paid volunteering leave
- A day off for your birthday
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- Season ticket loan
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK
This is a hybrid working role, requiring office attendance a minimum of 2 days a week during non-delivery periods and may require more frequent office attendance during delivery periods. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to St Paul’s, London and have the existing right to work in the UK.
To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.
As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the person specification. This will give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
Closing date: 11pm on Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Please note:
• Young Citizens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Young Citizens welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role
The Policy Coordinator plays a key role in delivering high-quality, intersectional policy analysis and supporting Imkaan’s strategic advocacy. Grounded in Black feminist and anti-racist values, the role ensures our work reflects the lived experiences of Black and Minoritised women and girls.
The postholder will draft policy positions, respond to consultations, produce briefings, and monitor political and sector developments.
Working closely with the Policy and Research Manager and wider team, they will help shape national debates and influence government and stakeholder engagement.
This role requires creativity, analytical strength, and commitment to social justice. The desired candidate will be politically engaged, detail-oriented, and passionate about using policy to shift power and drive change.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Research, Analysis, and Development
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Monitor and assess political, legislative, and social developments relevant to violence against women and girls (VAWG), with a particular focus on the experiences and needs of Black and Minoritised women and girls.
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Conduct horizon scanning to track emerging policy trends, legislation, consultations, and other developments affecting the Black and Minoritised women’s sector.
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Analyse national and regional policy environments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for strategic influence and sector sustainability.
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Produce clear, timely, and well-structured policy briefings, consultation responses, and position papers on VAWG, racial justice, and structural inequality.
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Lead or contribute to consultation responses, parliamentary inquiries, and government engagement opportunities to ensure Imkaan’s voice and expertise inform relevant policy processes.
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Conduct desk-based research and support analysis of member experiences, service data, and lived experience evidence to strengthen the evidence base for advocacy.
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Maintain a library of policy resources and an up-to-date bank of statistics and evidence to support internal and external use.
2. Advocacy and External Sector Engagement
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Use policy analysis to inform and shape advocacy strategies, campaigns, and public engagement work.
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Develop and maintain relationships with policy makers, researchers, academics, and allied organisations.
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Represent Imkaan in relevant external meetings, networks, roundtables, and events.
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Contribute to debates and dialogue by articulating well-evidenced, feminist-informed policy perspectives.
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Deliver policy briefings, workshops, and training sessions for Imkaan members and partners.
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Support the development of collective policy knowledge and exchange across the sector.
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Feed into internal planning to align the work of the policy of the Imkaan with wider organisational objectives and timelines.
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Support the coordination of engagement with policymakers, local and national government representatives
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Help prepare for external meetings, briefings, and parliamentary engagement – including drafting agendas, notes, and follow-up materials
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Assist with convening policy roundtables, strategic influencing meetings, and cross-sector collaborations
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Contribute to the development of Imkaan’s policy influencing calendar and contact management system.
3. Project Planning, Coordination and Organisational Contribution
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Contribute to the overarching workplan of the Policy Unit, ensuring deliverables and deadlines are met.
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Engage in internal monitoring and evaluation as required to assess impact and inform future strategy.
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Maintain effective systems for documentation, reporting, and communication within the team and with stakeholders.
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Actively participate in the team supervision system, internal meetings, and organisational development initiatives.
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Support positive team dynamics and contribute to a collaborative, learning-oriented working culture.
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Ensure alignment with Imkaan’s ethical principles and values in all aspects of policy work.
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Participate in personal development planning and engage with training opportunities.
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Work with the Membership Coordinator to gather insight from members on emerging policy issues
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Support members to participate in influencing opportunities (e.g. consultations, submissions, meetings)
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Help translate policy developments into accessible updates and communications for members and stakeholders.
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Support internal reporting and evaluation of policy and influencing work, tracking outputs and impacts
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Ensure Imkaan’s policy work reflects the organisation’s values and the expertise of Black and Minoritised women and girls
Person Specification
Essential Experience
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This post is open to Black and Minoritised women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Occupational Requirement)
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Substantial experience working in policy, public affairs, or advocacy within the VAWG sector or closely related fields.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and analyse policy using a feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional lens.
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Experience drafting policy positions, briefings, consultation responses, and research summaries.
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Familiarity with policy issues related to migration, housing and criminal justice, particularly as they affect Black and Minoritised women.
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Strong understanding of how policy change happens in the UK including government structures, legislation, and public policy processes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate complex information for different audiences.
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Research and analytical skills, with experience gathering evidence and synthesising findings into clear policy messaging.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
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Commitment to the values of Black feminism, anti-racism, and the rights of Black and Minoritised women and girls
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex issues into accessible, impactful policy positions.
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Knowledge of methods and frameworks for policy research and analysis.
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Ability to support policy engagement across a range of stakeholder groups, including grassroots organisations and government bodies.
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Strong planning, organisational, and project coordination skills.
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Confident in convening and facilitating meetings, preparing agendas, and producing follow-up documentation.
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Deep commitment to intersectional Black feminist values and social justice.
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Demonstrable understanding of the specific experiences and needs of Black and Minoritised women.
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Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and across dynamic partnerships and networks.
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Commitment to ethical, participatory, and survivor-centred approaches to policy work.
Desirable Experience
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Knowledge of devolved governments and regional political structures in the UK.
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Experience in monitoring and evaluating policy impact.
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Ability to design and deliver policy-related training or capacity-building for grassroots organisations.
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Understanding of international frameworks on women’s rights, migration, and racial justice (e.g., CEDAW, Istanbul Convention, UN conventions).
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Experience in drafting speeches, op-eds, or articles for advocacy purposes.
What we offer:
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30 days annual leave + public holidays (pro rata)
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Flexible working arrangements
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Pension contribution
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Private Health Care (BUPA)
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Meeting Free Fridays
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Supportive, feminist working environment
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Opportunities for learning and development
Imkaan is a feminist organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a Multimedia Producer to lead on the day-to-day production of video content, including filming and editing, as well as supporting with ad-hoc design work for the charity.
About Chance to Shine
We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.
It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.
Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people aged 5 to 24 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.
Key responsibilities
· Capture high-quality video content at Chance to Shine events, programmes, and community initiatives.
· Produce and edit compelling video content for use across digital platforms, including social media, websites, and email campaigns.
· Create broadcast-quality assets to support media outreach and press opportunities.
· Develop creative concepts, scripts, and storyboards that align with strategic objectives.
· Conduct on-camera interviews and direct pieces to camera with professionalism and sensitivity to context.
· Organise and maintain a well-structured archive of video content for ongoing and future use.
· Design and produce engaging video graphics, including lower thirds, stings, and motion elements, in line with our brand guidelines.
· Support the creation of day-to-day graphic design materials, such as infographics, social assets, event materials, and presentations.
· Contribute to the broader work of the Communications & Digital department, assisting with various tasks and campaigns as required.
Skills, Knowledge & Personal Competencies
· Ability to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
· Creative thinker with a passion for developing engaging and original content ideas.
· A proactive self-starter who can take projects from concept to final edit independently.
· Good understanding of the social media landscape, including video best practices for each platform.
· Strong skills in motion graphics and graphic design, with an eye for visual storytelling.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- 1-2 years’ experience of filming and editing at a professional level
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects, or equivalent video editing software
- Confident in operating professional camera equipment, including models such as the Sony FX30, or similar DSLR cinema-style cameras.
- Willing to travel throughout the UK, Full clean UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Ability to produce motion graphics
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)
- 8% non-contributory employer pension
- Private medical healthcare
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Generous sick pay
- Volunteering 2 days per year
- OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Programme Coordinator
Line Manager: Managing Director
Location: Clapton, Hackney Contract:
Permanent Salary: £27,000
Hours: Full time/40 hrs per week (occasional evenings/weekends as required)
Pension contribution: 3% Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays.
Who we are
Hackney School of Food is a food education hub in Clapton, Hackney. We work closely with schools and our local community to deliver cooking and growing programmes that build life skills and foster a healthier, more resilient future. Our award-winning teaching kitchen and its productive gardens give children and adults a “seed to spoon” experience. Here, we work with our local community, from school children, to families, to teams, to share with them how food is grown and cooked, as a way to deepen connections to healthy, seasonal ingredients. Set up in partnership with LEAP Federation and Chefs in Schools, we are a Community Interest Company – a not-for-profit social enterprise – with a mission to empower individuals to gain practical skills that inspire healthier habits, connect people across cultures, and support food education at the core of community wellbeing.
Role overview
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Programme Coordinator to help keep our busy calendar of classes, events, and community activities running like clockwork. This is a varied role with a focus on bookings and administration, alongside outreach, communications, and reporting, helping us reach more people, share our story, and measure the difference we make. The role will be onsite at our teaching space in Hackney. You’ll play a really key role in our team, making sure everyone, from our chef educators to our school partners, has the right information at the right time. You’ll coordinate the scheduling of a range of programmes, from weekly school sessions to seasonal events, ensuring each is delivered smoothly, safely and to a high standard. If you thrive on organisation, enjoy variety, and like the idea of working somewhere where no two days are the same, this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Administrative Coordination
- Act as the first point of contact for all incoming enquiries via phone, email, and in-person show-arounds.
- Manage and maintain the shared bookings calendar, ensuring schedules are accurate and up to date.
- Coordinate all aspects of school, after-school, and holiday cooking programmes — including outreach, scheduling, and briefing the delivery team.
- Coordinate corporate bookings, including tailored away days, cookery experiences, venue hires, and corporate volunteer days.
- Liaise with clients to understand bespoke requirements and ensure delivery teams are fully briefed.
- Prepare and send booking confirmations, terms and conditions, and collect deposits/payments when required.
- Provide logistical support for event bookings, setting up spaces for activities, ensuring equipment, furniture, and tech are ready.
Outreach & Communications
- Promote programmes to schools, community groups, corporate audiences, volunteers and the public.
- Undertake targeted outreach to recruit participants for funded community programmes, ensuring spaces are filled by priority groups.
- Produce engaging content for social media, newsletters, and the website to shout about what we do.
- Create and update promotional materials using tools such as Canva.
- Use networks, local events, and targeted outreach to grow participation.
- Keep our contact databases up to date.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Keep our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework up to date, recording key data monthly and termly to record and evaluate our impact.
- Maintain accurate participation records across all of our programmes
- Collect and analyse participant feedback to improve delivery and help evaluate our programmes.
- Support the preparation of reports, case studies, and impact stories.
Finance & Administration
- Support financial processes for bookings and programmes, including invoicing, payment tracking, and deposits.
- Assist with budget monitoring for projects and events.
- Ensure accurate financial records are maintained in line with organisational procedures.
About you
Essential
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail while working at pace.
- Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
- Able to work independently, take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion.
- Collaborative, positive, and team-oriented.
- Tech-savvy with experience using calendars, spreadsheets, and digital tools.
- Basic understanding of budgets and financial processes.
Desirable
- Experience in food education, community health, or public health.
- Knowledge of Hackney’s local community and schools.
- Experience managing volunteers.
- Familiarity with Canva or other design tools.
Benefits
- Be part of a pioneering food education hub making a real impact on health, wellbeing and community
- Join a committed team where your ideas are welcomed and you’ll have the chance to shape and grow your role as the organisation evolves.
- 25 days of holiday per year, as well as bank holidays.
- Free onsite lunch provided during term time.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunities and our recruitment process
Hackney School of Food believes in the power of diverse talent to drive innovation and create a strong organisational culture. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from local candidates in Hackney.
Other requirements
As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Advice Service is dedicated to enhancing income, alleviating poverty, and ensuring secure housing for community members throughout London. Our goal is to empower individuals by facilitating access to appropriate support through a strength-based and person-centered approach. We offer accredited information and advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as assistance in obtaining grants.
As an integral part of the London Irish Centre's Community services, the Advice Service collaborates with our Support Service, Legal Advocate (benefit appeals), Community Programmes (responsible for events and activities), and our specialized Survivor Integrated Service. Together, we strive to deliver community-led and best-practice support.
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable Advice Worker to join our committed team. The successful candidate will bring expertise in welfare rights and housing, and a strong commitment to supporting those facing financial hardship or insecure living conditions. In this role, you will work directly with clients to deliver accredited advice and practical guidance, helping them navigate complex systems and secure the support they need. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a holistic and integrated service that puts community needs first.
About You
- You have solid experience advising on welfare benefits and housing law, including issues like homelessness, entitlement, and disability benefits.
- You use a strength-based, person-centred approach to empower clients and achieve positive outcomes.
- You’re confident advocating for clients with agencies such as the DWP and local authorities, both in writing and verbally.
- You’re highly organised, able to manage competing demands, and proficient in using case management and information systems.
- You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are comfortable working with diverse client groups and professionals.
- You’re collaborative, flexible, and committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.
Key areas of responsibility
· Work in line with the purpose, vision, mission, and values of the LIC.
· Deliver high-quality information and advice on housing and welfare benefits according to client needs.
· Manage your own caseload and undertake casework with minimal supervision.
· Provide services in accordance with all relevant quality standards.
· Create and maintain comprehensive client and service provision records, using information technology and other systems.
· Support service delivery via telephone, drop-in, and pre-booked appointments, including staffing the response line as needed.
· Advocate on behalf of clients with third parties, including the Department for Work and Pensions and local authorities, by letter, telephone, email, and in-person.
· Contribute to multi-disciplinary service provision, build excellent working relationships, and establish referral pathways to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
· Maintain excellent knowledge of benefits, housing law, grants, as well as changes in law, practice, and supporting services.
· Work collaboratively with internal teams and services.
· Attend any outreach including social groups as required.
· Ensure safeguarding measures for vulnerable adults and children, as well as the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and clients, are followed in line with established processes.
· Comply with LIC policies and procedures, including those relating to confidentiality, data protection, equality, and diversity.
· Participate in meetings and commit to personal learning and professional development.
· Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by management.
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and duties associated with the role. It is not exhaustive or restrictive and may be reviewed and amended in line with service needs and organisational priorities. The postholder may also be required to work from other locations or undertake other duties as reasonably requested by management.
Employee Benefits
· Enhanced annual leave - 26 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27 days after 5 years of service pro rata).
· Enhanced sick pay - 4 weeks of contractual hours on full pay after completion of probationary period pro rata *
· Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay*
· Cycle to Work Scheme*
· Tech Scheme*
· Eyesight tests and contribution to corrective glasses*
· Jury Duty leave pay*
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Complimentary tickets to select events.
· 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability).
· 20% discount at the LIC shop and 10% discount at the LIC bar.
· Mindfulness app membership*
*Only available to staff on contracts of a minimum of 12 months
LONDON IRISH CENTRE
OUR SIX CORE VALUES
At the London Irish Centre we strive to be:
1. Welcoming
2. Compassionate
3. Inclusive
4. Creative
5. Community-centred
6. Sustainable
The London Irish Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Please note our offices have some barriers to access, which is one of the core missions that our redevelopment will overcome.
Salary: £32,000-£36,000
Contract: Full Time
Location: London hybrid – 2 days per week
Closing date: 18th August
Benefits: 30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, 5.5% employer pension contributions, flexible working
We have a great opportunity for a Trusts Officer working for a wonderful health charity. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with Trusts fundraising experience to manage their own portfolio of funders, leading on all stages of the cultivation cycle from prospect identification to stewardship to retain existing supporters and generate new business.
Proactive and tenacious, you will enjoy building relationships with funders via phone and email, using this insight to craft compelling and high-quality funding proposals and update reports which match funder interests.
To be successful as the Trusts Officer, you will need:
- Experience in creating bespoke written proposals and impact reports, with a track record of building and managing a pipeline of funders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Robust IT skills with experience using a CRM database or equivalent to update and maintain accurate donor information.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma and quote the reference 2680EI
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our RBKC Complex Needs Service in Kensington and Chelsea
£29,684.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Providing a flexible and individually tailored support package to enable vulnerable people to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the
community.
What you'll do:
· Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
· Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
· Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
· Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
· Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with Tower Hamlet's HOST and Clearing House.
· Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
· Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
· Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
· Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
· Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
· Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
· Ability to defuse challenging behaviour with awareness of personal safety.
· Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
· Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
§ Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
§ Approachable and open behaviour
§ Prefers working as part of a group or team
§ Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
§ Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
§ Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
§ Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
§ Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
§ Is essentially customer-focused
§ Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
§ Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Remote (UK-based) | Full-time | Flexible working | Competitive salary + excellent benefits
Do your best work, for the right reasons.
We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to help us build beautifully simple, high-impact digital products that support teachers and improve outcomes for pupils across the UK.
Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit working in partnership with teachers to create the highest-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.
Our culture has been independently recognised through:
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Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)
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Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact
About the Role
You’ll join our cross-functional Product & Engineering team to build and improve the digital platforms that teachers and pupils rely on every day. Working closely with product managers, designers, researchers, and curriculum specialists to ensure our products are high-quality, reliable, and user-friendly.
This is a hands-on role focused on validating features from a user perspective, refining definitions through a QA lens, and exploratory testing across our digital platforms. You'll also help champion a culture of quality and contribute to Oak’s values and wider success.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Validating product behaviour of new features from a user perspective and improving feature definitions by providing a QA perspective.
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Communicating and promoting quality as a culture across the engineering, design and product functions.
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Exploratory testing of user facing web apps and internal content creation and management tools.
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As a member of the Oak Team, you will contribute to the wider success and culture of the organisation and support and role model our five values: create the right environment, be a great colleague, own your role but work for the team, make things happen, and keep getting better.
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Work in cross-functional and product oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required.
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Support all work across the Product team and take on other general responsibilities as required.
What We’re Looking For
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Knowledge of testing web or mobile based applications, including exploratory testing, triaging bug reports, identifying common threads in multiple bug reports, and creating well-structure bug reports with appropriate evidence and steps to reproduce.
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An understanding of accessibility concerns for web applications, and how to assess them.
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The ability to design tests and work without test scripts or formal specifications.
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Familiarity with agile processes such as user stories, acceptance criteria and working in sprints with colleagues from other teams.
Our Benefits
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25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)
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Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year
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11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution)
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A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off
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Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred
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Twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun
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A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors.
We use the Applied recruitment platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process.
Key Info
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Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here
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Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
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Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early
If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.
Next steps
You’ll answer some questions related to your day-to-day job. After the advert closes, your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised, and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers (real humans).
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next stage, which will consist of a remote technical interview and a technical pairing session conducted over Zoom. This will last approximately two hours.
We love giving feedback, so at the end of the application process we'll share how well you performed.
We are aiming to start interviews by September 2025.
We are experiencing really good responses to our job adverts. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying then please get your application in early to avoid missing out.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ROLE EARLY
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a compassionate and organised individual to join our team as a Triage and Advice Officer. In this frontline office-based role, you will be the first point of contact for clients seeking support from our charity. You’ll be responsible for gathering essential personal and case information, assessing their needs, and either referring them to our service teams or signposting them to external organisations better suited to assist.
The successful candidate will be:
- Organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Compassionate, patient and empathetic in their approach to client interactions.
- Be confident using the telephone and proficient in computer systems and digital tools
To apply please download the recruitment pack and forms from our website . Closing date is midnight on 15 Sept 2025.
We value diversity and warmly encourage applications from disabled and LGBTQIA+people, candidates who share lived experiences with our service users, and people from Black, Asian and global majority communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-orientated Health Intelligence Data Assistant to support the collection, maintenance, and analysis of Asthma + Lung UK’s internal and external health intelligence data. This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow a career in health analytics, working alongside experienced data professionals to inform public health strategies and service.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
Working within the Research, Data & Insight team, you will support data analysis and insight generation by collaborating with internal teams to understand data needs, assisting in data processing and validation and developing reports and dashboards that support evidence-based decision-making. You will help maintain high data governance standards including accurate documentation, compliant data handling (e.g. GDPR), and contribute to effective data organisation and lifecycle management.
You will also help build data capability across the organisation, empowering colleagues by promoting data literacy, providing tools and training, and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused culture within the Research, Data + Insight team.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent and full-time
Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 31 August 2025
Shape the Future of Finance at ABRSM
ABRSM is the UK’s leading music education body and a globally respected charity, supporting millions of learners and teachers across 90+ countries through world-renowned music exams, publications, and digital learning tools. With a turnover of approximately £50 million, ABRSM is undertaking an ambitious programme of digital transformation—modernising systems, operations, and ways of working to better serve its global community.
They are now seeking a dynamic Head of Transactional Finance to lead the evolution of finance operations and define the future of this function within a modern, collaborative finance team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Transactional Finance as a pivotal leadership role that oversees payroll, accounts payable, and finance systems. It has a strong relationship to accounts receivable in an adjacent team. It’s a unique opportunity to lead a function through significant change.
You’ll be instrumental in driving automation, improving processes, and ensuring seamless integration between finance systems (UNIT4) and wider business platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence and strategic impact:
- Driving automation and process improvement across transactional finance
- Managing the successful deployment and optimisation of UNIT4 and its integration with wider business systems (notably Microsoft Dynamics)
- Enhancing financial compliance, policy, and controls
- Ensuring underlying data is clean and timely for reporting
- Supporting change management across finance and the broader organisation
The Person
We’re looking for a confident and forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in change-oriented environments and wants to put their stamp on a high-impact function. You'll play a critical role in bridging systems, processes, and people—bringing structure, clarity, and innovation to a function that underpins ABRSM’s financial strength and strategic direction.
You’ll bring:
- A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Demonstrated leadership in finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable
- A track record of managing or supporting finance system implementations and integrations (experience with UNIT4 is essential)
- Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration
- The ability to shape and position transactional finance as a partner to teams such as financial accounting and FP&A
- This role is not for a pure systems accountant—but for someone who thinks systemically, understands how to embed finance within digital workflows, and can bring a modern, strategic lens to transactional processes.
Why Join ABRSM?
- This is a rare opportunity to lead change in an organisation with a global reach and a purpose-driven mission. You’ll have the autonomy to define the transactional finance function and be part of a broader transformation journey that’s reshaping how ABRSM delivers value internally and externally.
- A high-impact leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation
- The opportunity to shape and modernise finance operations
- A chance to contribute to a global mission in music education
- A competitive salary and benefits package including matched pension contribution plus 2% (employer contribution capped at 10%), 25 days annual leave plus Xmas closure days, Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Contract: Permanent or 18-Month Fixed Term
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
How to Apply
ABRSM are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps.
Closing date: 30th August 2025
First round interviews: w/c 8th Sept
Second round interviews: w/c 15th Sept