People business partner jobs

Contract: Fixed Term - 1 Year Contract
Salary: £29,849.40 - £35,493.06 per annum
Closing Date: 4th August 2026

Interviews will be held w/c: 10th August 2026

About us

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer - Nationwide to join our Partnership Management Team based in either our London or Manchester offices.

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.

Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.

About the Team

The Corporate Partnerships Officer works alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager on the Nationwide partnership and will play a vital role within the Corporate Partnerships Function of the Relationship Fundraising Department. The Partnership Management Team work closely with the Corporate New Business team to on-board partners and provide high quality account management to our corporate partnership portfolio.

About The Role

The Corporate Partnerships Officer will be primarily responsible for supporting on the delivery of Centrepoint’s multi-year, 7-figure strategic partnership with Nationwide Building Society. This partnership is the largest multi-year partnership in Centrepoint’s corporate portfolio to date, and a transformational partnership for Centrepoint and the young people we work with. Funding supports a range of measures to help young people experiencing homelessness across the UK.

Working between our offices in London/ Manchester, as well as from the partner’s head office future, you will work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager to support successful delivery of all aspects of the partnership, as well as taking ownership of your own projects. This will include supporting with fundraising and volunteering engagement with Nationwide colleagues, as well as administrative support across the partnership. You will provide excellent stewardship for this partnership and future corporate partners and identify opportunities to increase engagement and income.

This role sits within a Corporate Fundraising team of 14, split into a New Business team, and Partnership Management team. The Partnership Management team is made up of ten corporate fundraisers who manage complex and exciting partnerships with a wide range of committed corporate partners.

About You

You will be ambitious and driven, ideally with experience within fundraising, account management or programme management. You will have great attention to detail and experience managing and prioritising a diverse workload. You will be an excellent communicator and networker, with the ability to form strong relationships externally and internally, including engaging with a range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support on the successful delivery of the Nationwide partnership, working alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager.
• Administrative support for the Nationwide partnership including partnership admin and finance processes such as invoicing, income coding, minute taking and recording information on the database.
• Support with managing and developing the volunteering process and opportunities for Nationwide colleagues, ensuring excellent stewardship.
• Support with logistical plans and recruitment for Centrepoint’s flagship event, Sleep Out.
• Gather content and data to support in the compilation of reports on income, expenditure, and partnership impact.
• Develop and maintain proactive and effective working relationships with a range of cross functional teams including key internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Centrepoint and the partnership at Centrepoint and third-party events.
• Actively participate in all team meetings and support other team members.
• Manage other mid-value (£10k-£50k) corporate partnerships if required.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time that are in line with the level of the role.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as Corporate Partnerships Officer - Nationwide, click ‘Apply’ now!

Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner

Location: London, Accra, Nairobi, or Johannesburg

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership and business partnering across a portfolio of international grants and organisational programmes. Acting as a trusted advisor to portfolio teams, project directors and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure that funding decisions, financial planning and grant delivery are underpinned by robust financial management and insight.

This is a key role within our Finance team, combining strategic business partnering with hands-on oversight of grant and portfolio finances. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis, enabling teams to navigate complex funding environments and make informed decisions.

You will be adept at translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights, building strong relationships across teams and influencing senior stakeholders. You'll bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and be comfortable working across multiple projects, teams and geographies.

This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery, improve systems and processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation committed to driving global action on clean air.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Finance Business Partner with grant financial management experience and a solutions-focused approach.
• CCAB accountancy qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of Charity SORP or the ability to quickly build expertise in regulated accounting frameworks.
• Experience working in a global organisation and partnering effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Experience overseeing grant financial management, including due diligence, budgeting, reporting and financial reviews.
• Strong judgement, attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Proficient in using the latest Microsoft 365 tools, comfortable with cloud-based platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, adaptable to new ways of working, and an excellent understanding of basic cyber security and data protection hygiene.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification, please see the job description.

• Closing date – 26th July 2026
• Type of employment – Fixed Term Contract until end of June 2029
• Salary – London GBP 57,750; Accra GHS 431,250; Nairobi KES 5,281,250; Johannesburg ZAR 1,062,500

 

At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

People Partner£55,000 - £60,000 | London | Hybrid Working

Your new company
An established healthcare and community services organisation is seeking an experienced People Partner to join its People team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a values-led organisation that places people at the centre of its strategy and service delivery.Supporting senior leaders across the business, you will play a key role in shaping workforce initiatives, driving organisational change and helping to create a high-performing and inclusive culture.

Your new role
As a People Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing expert strategic and operational HR support across a range of workforce matters. Partnering with key stakeholders, you will help deliver people strategies that support organisational objectives and ensure the workforce remains engaged, capable and effective.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance cases.
• Leading and supporting organisational change programmes, restructures, workforce redesign and TUPE projects.
• Coaching and influencing senior managers to build leadership and people management capability.
• Using workforce data and insights to identify trends and drive evidence-based decision-making.
• Developing and embedding people-focused initiatives that improve organisational performance.
• Building effective relationships with Trade Unions and supporting consultation and negotiation processes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and workforce strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing positive organisational change.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant experience in a HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, HR Manager or People Partner position.
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Strong experience of organisational change, transformation, consultation and TUPE activity.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience influencing and coaching leaders at all levels.
• A degree, CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.

Experience within healthcare, social care, the NHS, charity sector, housing or wider public sector environments would be highly advantageous. This is a particularly strong fit for candidates with experience of workforce transformation and complex people challenges.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• The opportunity to influence senior leaders and shape workforce strategy.
• A varied role covering strategic HR partnering, organisational change and employee relations.
• Career development within a large and progressive organisation.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on employees, services and organisational outcomes.

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced HR Business Partner, Senior HR Manager or People Partner looking for a broad and impactful role where you can influence change and drive organisational performance, I would love to hear from you.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Main purpose

The Head of People leads Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)'s HR team directing and overseeing all staff-related activity and holding responsibility for developing and delivering the charity’s People Strategy. The role is a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). 

Working alongside SLT in an advisory and partnering capacity, the Head of People helps ensure organisational decisions are informed by workforce insight and that CSE has the people, capability and culture needed to deliver its strategic objectives. The role works with line managers across the organisation to build people management capability and ensure that wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and people-related legal and policy requirements are consistently applied. 

The role spans the full breadth of the People function, including strategic business partnering, employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, wellbeing, EDI, people operations and digital transformation. The Head of People leads and develops the HR team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, proactive and people-centred service while building on the good practice that already exists within the charity and driving continuous improvement for the benefit of the charity and its employees. 

As the senior People professional at CSE, the role balances strategic leadership with practical operational delivery across the full breadth of the People function, requiring the successful candidate to move confidently between strategic thinking and hands-on implementation. The Head of People provides expert advice on complex people matters, develops and implements people policies, frameworks and processes, supports organisational change and improvement, and translates organisational priorities, values and culture into practical people initiatives that support both staff and the wider organisation. 

This role is likely to appeal to someone who enjoys building, improving and embedding great people practice and who is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational delivery across a broad and varied remit. The role requires curiosity, pragmatism and a genuine interest in understanding organisational challenges and delivering practical, lasting improvements.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and send it to our Jobs inbox. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.

For more information and to apply, please visit CSE Jobs website. 

Job purpose

To grow NEYDL's earned income across two distinct strands: securing commissioned services and contracts with local authorities and other organisations in the North East; and developing a national market for NEYDL's training products and DigiDAD platform, enabling professionals and organisations across the UK to improve the support available to young dads in their communities.

Hours - Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm), with occasional evening and weekend working expected to meet the needs of the charity. Four days per week considered for the right candidate.

Location - Hybrid, home-based with regular travel to Gateshead and nationally

Key responsibilities

Income generation and business development

•Identify and develop opportunities to secure commissioned services and contracts with local authorities, NHS bodies, family hubs, children’s services, early help teams and voluntary sector organisations

•Lead on the sale of NEYDL’s training products to professional audiences nationally, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close

•Where relevant to other business development activity, make professionals aware of DigiDAD as a free resource and refer interested contacts to the DigiDAD Engagement Officer for onboarding and follow-up 

•Develop and maintain a BD pipeline, setting annual targets in conjunction with the CEO and reporting progress to the board

•Identify new markets, audiences and partnership opportunities and make evidence-based recommendations to the CEO on where to focus BD effort.

Proposals, tenders and bids

•Lead on the development of proposals, tenders and commissioned service bids, working closely with the CEO and programme team to develop compelling cases

•Maintain awareness of relevant commissioning frameworks, procurement processes and funding opportunities that align with NEYDL’s offer

•Ensure all proposals and tenders accurately reflect NEYDL’s costs and margins and are consistent with the organisation’s financial requirements

Relationships and profile

•Build and manage relationships with commissioners, buyers, strategic partners and sector networks nationally

•Represent NEYDL at sector events, conferences and networks, raising our profile with the professional audiences we want to reach

•Work collaboratively with the DigiDAD Programme Manager to align BD activity with the growth of the DigiDAD platform

•Support the launch and positioning of NEYDL’s new national brand, contributing to marketing and communications activity that supports commercial growth

Organisational leadership and management

•Contribute to organisational strategy and annual planning as a member of the senior management team

•Report on BD performance and progress against targets to the CEO and board

•Work closely with the DigiDAD Engagement Officer (managed by the DigiDAD Programme Manager) to ensure a joined-up approach to professional audience engagement

•Comply with all NEYDL policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion

Key relationships

•Chief Executive Officer: line manager and strategic lead

•DigiDAD Programme Manager: close working relationship on professional audience growth and platform promotion

•DigiDAD Engagement Officer: referral coordination on professional engagement and DigiDAD growth 

•Programme Managers and frontline team: to inform BD activity and support proposal development

•External: commissioners, local authority leads, NHS contacts, training buyers, sector networks

Targets 

Year 1 milestones 

The following milestones have been agreed with our primary Year 1 funder and represent the BDM's near-term priorities:

By six months:

• Approaches made to at least 25 contacts, including commissioners in all Family Hub areas in the North East and warm VCSE collaborators

By twelve months:

• Marketing and outreach completed with at least 100 contacts (warm and cold)
• Training delivered at least 10 times
• Indicative conversion targets achieved: approximately 3% of cold contacts and 25% of warm contacts progressing to a training booking (these are assumptions to be tested and refined through year one)
• Evaluation and review of year one learning completed; year two targets developed

Longer-term targets (to April 2029)

The following targets relate to the areas of work this role will contribute to, alongside the DigiDAD Programme Manager and wider team:

• Professionals trained through NEYDL's training products: 50 by April 2027; 350 annually by April 2029
• New professional DigiDAD registrations: 750 by April 2027; 1,400 annually by April 2029
• New young dad DigiDAD registrations: 510 by April 2027; 1,000 annually by April 2029

The Business Development Manager will play a central role in building the relationships and income pipeline that drives the training targets. DigiDAD registration growth is led by the DigiDAD Engagement Officer and wider team, with the Business Development Manager contributing through referrals identified in the course of other work.

Alongside these targets, NEYDL currently holds commissioned service contracts with several local authorities: Durham, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Gateshead. A key priority for the Business Development Manager will be to maintain and strengthen these relationships, ensuring contracts are renewed and the value of our work to each commissioner is clearly evidenced. Beyond existing contracts, we are keen to secure commissioned funding in areas of the North East where we currently have limited or no presence.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England as part of the Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) department.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

The Programme Finance Manager leads financial management for the IRC UK RAI programme, acting as the programme team’s day-to-day finance partner — embedding financial thinking into programme decisions rather than just reporting on them after the fact. The postholder drives high-quality financial processes across the full programme cycle — from contract reviews and budget proposals through to financial planning, reforecasting, reporting, performance monitoring, risk management and compliance.

The postholder line manages the Programme Finance Officer and is responsible for building the capacity of the wider programme team on finance processes. They bring curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring how AI tools can improve the quality, efficiency and accessibility of financial management in day-to-day work.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy, Planning and Finance Business Partnering (30%)

• Contribute to the IRC UK RAI annual planning cycle, working alongside the Director of Programmes UK to develop financially sound programme strategies and multi-year budget frameworks.

• Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to inform programme decisions, including scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis and funding gap assessments.

• Act as a trusted finance partner to programme leads, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight and embedding finance into programme design, delivery and decision-making from the outset.

• Develop multi-year financial models and funding scenarios to support the sustainability, growth and diversification of the RAI UK portfolio.

• Partner with programme leads to shape new business and funding strategies, advising on financial viability, pricing and resource allocation.

Budget Monitoring and Planning (25%)

• Lead on the preparation of project budgets to support timely, accurate and complete proposals to donors, ensuring compliance with all donor guidelines.

• Coordinate with IRC’s global headquarters on updating and maintaining the operating budget and reforecasts.

• Prepare budget guidelines and scenario plans to assist programme managers in formulating budgets and spending plans.

• Provide programme and senior management staff with monthly Budget vs Actual reports for all grants, contracts and unrestricted funds; identify risks and mitigation measures.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and present at senior management review meetings.

Grants and Contracts (20%)

• Lead on Grant Opening, Review and Closure Meetings to ensure sound financial management throughout the grant cycle.

• Review funding opportunities to assess financial risk and viability; advise programme leadership on whether to pursue or decline opportunities.

• Support programme design to ensure financial viability and adherence to contract terms.

• Analyse reporting terms, provide timely advice and ensure conditions are met throughout the grant or contract period.

• Attend external stakeholder meetings and lead financial presentations.

• Provide capacity-building support to implementing partners on financial management and compliance.

• Review partner budgets, due diligence and pricing; provide recommendations and advise on potential risks, KPIs and payment terms.

• Assess reporting requirements, carry out financial reviews and approvals, and ensure appropriate and timely payments to partners.

Accounting, Risk, Audit and Internal Controls (10%)

• Maintain and enforce internal financial controls across the RAI UK programme, always ensuring adherence to IRC UK policies and donor regulations.

• Identify and implement improvements to financial controls and risk management processes on an ongoing basis.

• Prepare and maintain a programme-level financial risk register; identify, escalate and actively manage financial risks in close collaboration with programme and senior management teams.

• Lead on audit readiness, ensuring that all financial documentation is complete, accurate and appropriately filed in advance of internal and external audits.

• Act as the primary finance contact for any donor or statutory audits, coordinating responses and providing supporting documentation as required.

• Maintain the integrity of IRC accounts through timely reviews, correction journals and reconciliations, with appropriate supporting documentation.

• Prepare monthly salary allocation splits in line with timesheets and approved budgets.

• Prepare invoices, post into the accounting system and manage aged debt and receivables.

• Support smooth monthly financial closings in close collaboration with the UK Finance team.

Line Management (10%)

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and development support to the Programme Finance Officer.

• Set clear objectives, conduct regular one-to-ones and carry out annual performance reviews for direct report.

• Support the professional development of the Programme Finance Officer, identifying training opportunities and building their technical skills.

• Manage workload distribution within the team to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.

Capacity Building and General (5%)

• Create and lead finance training for non-finance colleagues on required processes, including step-by-step guidance notes.

• Ensure completeness of grant financial documentation in the centralised filing system.

• Proactively seek out and implement process improvements.

• Complete all other tasks as required by the Financial Controller, Director of Programmes UK and Regional Finance Deputy Director.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

Operates with a high degree of autonomy, reporting to the Director of Programmes UK. Authorised to review, verify and approve programme-related financial documents and payment requests; to represent the finance unit at internal and external stakeholder meetings; and to manage the Programme Finance Officer.

Responsibility for Resources:

Oversees programme financial transactions, budget monitoring, donor reporting and partner financial management; is accountable for the accuracy and integrity of project budgets within their portfolio, though not a budget holder. Maintains accurate financial records in line with data protection requirements, and directly line manages the Programme Finance Officer, with broader responsibility for building financial capability across programme staff and implementing partners.

Key Working Relationships

• Director of Programmes UK – Direct supervisor

• Programme Finance Officer – Direct report

• Deputy Director of Finance RAI Europe – Regional financial advisor

• Financial Controller (UK) – UK financial advisor

• Programme Managers – Partnering

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent).

• A strong understanding of charity finance including detailed knowledge of financial management and reporting, desirably including experience with contract pricing and local authority funding.

• Confident using Excel for budgeting, financial modelling and data analysis (e.g. pivot tables, lookup functions, multi-tab workbooks).

• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences.

• Organised and detail-oriented, with a data-driven approach to your work.

• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision and productively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to build strong working relationships with staff at different levels, functions and locations.

• Comfortable working with multi-currency budgets.

• Interest in integrating AI tools into day-to-day financial work (e.g. for analysis, reporting, modelling or process improvement).

Experience:

• In financial management and monitoring, specifically supporting programmes.

• Budgeting, reforecasting and donor financial reporting.

• Contributing to strategic financial planning or multi-year budget development.

• In grants and contract management for donor-funded projects.

• line managing or supervising staff.

• Contributing to audit processes and maintaining audit-ready financial records.

HR / People Manager

Fixed Term initial  7-months | Maternity Cover
Circa £45,000 FTE | Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote)
Essex / Kent (multi-site)

I am excited to be working with a respected not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced HR / People Manager for a 7-month maternity cover contract.

This is a senior generalist role with real influence. You’ll lead the people agenda, manage a small HR team, and partner closely with senior leaders to deliver change, manage risk, and drive performance through people.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the delivery of the People strategy

• Acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters, including ETs

• Managing TUPE transfers and organisational change

• Using people data to inform decisions and business cases

• Coaching managers and embedding best practice

• Working with Trade Unions and external partners

What we’re looking for

• Strong senior/generalist HR experience

• Proven background in complex ER and employment law

• TUPE and change management experience

• Confident stakeholder manager with commercial insight

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Why apply?
High-impact role, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference in a values-led organisation.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner looking to influence organisational strategy and help shape the workforce of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference?

I am working with a leading national organisation that delivers education, training and workforce development programmes to improve outcomes for children and young people. As part of an ambitious period of growth and transformation, they are looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner to support a strategically important division, partnering with senior leaders to deliver an ambitious people agenda.

This is a highly visible strategic partnering role, working closely with the Divisional Director and senior leadership team to drive workforce planning, organisational design, leadership capability and organisational change. You will act as a trusted advisor, balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery to ensure leaders are equipped to build high-performing, inclusive teams that can deliver lasting impact.

The salary for the HR Business Partner role is £52,000 per annum and the organisation offers hybrid working, going into the office 1-2 days per week. The office is located a short walk from both Angel and Kings Cross station.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Partnering with senior leaders to develop and deliver workforce plans aligned to strategic and operational priorities.
• Leading organisational design, restructures and change programmes, providing expert advice throughout consultation and implementation.
• Providing strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters, balancing legal compliance with commercial and organisational objectives.
• Coaching and influencing leaders to strengthen management capability, performance and decision-making.
• Using workforce data and business insight to identify trends, inform strategic decisions and improve organisational effectiveness.
• Working collaboratively with specialist People teams, including Recruitment, Learning & Development, Reward and Inclusion, to deliver joined-up people solutions.
• Supporting talent development, succession planning and leadership capability to ensure the organisation can meet future workforce needs.
• Championing inclusive people practices and fostering a positive employee experience across a diverse and specialist workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner with a proven track record of supporting senior leaders within a complex organisation. You may have gained experience within the charity, education, healthcare, public or wider not-for-profit sectors, although applications from other complex, knowledge-led organisations are also welcomed. You will bring strong experience of organisational change, workforce planning, employee relations and leadership coaching, alongside the ability to build credibility and influence at senior level. A genuine commitment to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement will be key to your success.

The interview process will consist of two stages, and my client is keen to appoint someone quickly.

Apply now to join a purpose-led organisation  that makes a lasting difference to children, young people and the professionals who work with them.

This role is key to helping Stewardship build the right things, in the right way, for the people we serve. As we grow our digital products, strong discovery, clear problem definition and effective collaboration are essential.

You will shape product improvements that genuinely meet the needs of our donors and ministry partners, ensuring changes are well defined, well delivered and valuable. By bringing clarity to requirements and supporting teams through delivery and testing, you will improve the quality and pace of what we release. Ultimately, your work will help Stewardship better serve generous Christians and the causes they support, releasing more generosity for God’s work.

Occupational Requirement (OR)

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

· Undergoing a course of teaching or training in personal financial stewardship and giving/generosity or experiencing the benefits from personal discipleship in this area.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Pathway's Business Development Manager plays a key role in our small core team, working with staff across the organisation to develop our offers to NHS partners and building and managing relationships with external funders and partners from the statutory, charity and corporate sectors. Reporting to the Chief Executive the postholder plays a leading role in developing strategies to increase our impact, diversify our revenue streams and support the spread and replication of evidence-based models of care and service improvements, emerging from Pathway’s own work and our wide inclusion health networks.

The main tasks are:

1. Business Development & Lead Generation

Research and identify opportunities to spread Pathway's models of improved care, including new routes to NHS commissioners, budget holders, and innovative funding mechanisms. With senior support, identify target contacts and generate leads to develop and diversify Pathway's revenue streams and carry out planning to adapt to the external environment.

2. Grant Writing & Funding Applications
Lead and co-ordinate the development of high-quality grant applications and service business cases, working across Pathway's teams to gather evidence, articulate impact, and make compelling cases for support to NHS commissioners and Trusts, charitable foundations, and corporate partners.

3. Relationship Management
Build, manage and track relationships with NHS commissioners, system partners, clinical champions, corporate partners and funders through new and existing mechanisms. Represent Pathway externally, developing a deep understanding of commissioners' and funders’ needs, and propose ways Pathway can plan to meet them. Help staff, Fellows, and close partners to understand these needs and how Pathway may need to change in response.

4. Marketing & Communications
Work with the Communications Manager to develop promotional campaigns and marketing materials that increase Pathway's impact and externally generated income. Maintain a strong working knowledge of Pathway's care innovations and service models, and promote these in an NHS-appropriate style. Keep abreast of developments in the NHS to ensure Pathway's communications and marketing activities connect with current health service concerns.

About you - You need to have:

i. excellent oral and written communications skills including presentation skills

ii. experience of building trust, confidence and excellent working relationships with clients and partners

iii. experience of working within the health or health inclusion field preferably within NHS commissioning organisations or public health

iv. demonstrable knowledge of NHS commissioning structures and practices

v. passion for and a strong commitment to improve health outcomes for the most marginalised people in the UK

vi. the credibility to describe and promote care and service quality improvements developed by Pathway and practitioners across our networks

vii.  knowledge and experience of marketing techniques and evidence of success in applying them to public sector organisations

viii. demonstrable experience of project and programme management

ix. ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that can be understood and taken forward by others in the team

x. demonstrable experience of working successfully within a team

xi. strong negotiating skills including evidence of securing ongoing revenue for projects or programmes

xii.  a commitment to Pathway’s core values including a firm commitment to human rights-based approaches and eradicating unfair discrimination in all its forms

Ideally you will have:

i. experience of fundraising and grant writing

ii. experience of charity sector governance

iii. experience of working with central, regional and/or local government

Working at Pathway

Pathway’s offices are in London but with limited desk space. The postholder will be expected to split their time between the office and working from home with an expectation of at least two days a week in the office – precise arrangements to be agreed with the CEO.

Pathway is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to growing a diverse workforce. We will make any necessary adaptations for a disabled employee. Applications from people with lived experience of homelessness or other forms of social exclusion are particularly welcome.

 Benefits

We are a friendly, committed group of people, who provide a positive and proactive working environment. We are a flexible employer and your working pattern can be agreed with your line manager.

 Holiday entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays

 Pension: Pathway’s employees are automatically enrolled into the Nest Contributory pension scheme (which was set up by the Government). Contributions are made as follows:

· Full time salary £30,001 and above, employer contributes 3% and employee contributes 5%

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

The Business Development Consultant will be central to increasing the number and quality of businesses working with Unseen to tackle modern slavery. The role involves representing Unseen at events, leading pitches and presentations, developing compelling proposals, and supporting contract negotiations to secure new business and meet revenue targets. This includes warm-calling prospective partners and leading on email outreach campaigns to build a strong, well-qualified pipeline. Success in this role will depend on the individual being highly proactive in uncovering, creating, and driving new opportunities forward.

We are looking for the successful person to ideally commence this role from beginning October 2026.

To apply: 

• Please complete the application form on our website. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and;
• Please send a copy of your anonymised CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 16th August.

Interviews will likely be held at end of August.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

It starts with community - as the UK’s largest community funder, we will distribute over £4 billion by 2030 to projects that strengthen society and improve lives. We have an exciting opportunity for a Workforce Planning Business Partner to join our Organisation Development & Transformation team on 12-month fixed term contract.  

It’s an exciting time to join us at the Fund as we enter the second phase of our It starts with community strategy and look ahead as we develop our new Corporate Plan to 2030. To achieve this, we need to be a well-designed, agile and future ready organisation. 

This role is pivotal and will act as a bridge between strategy, insights and action.  Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation you will lead the design of our workforce planning approach.  You will ensure the organisation’s structure has the right people, skills and capacity to deliver its future ambitions.

This is a new role within the organisation; therefore, it is key that you can take the organisation on a cultural journey of embedding the workforce planning approach. You will also play a key role in our Business Planning process working collaboratively with colleagues and leaders across the organisation as we shape the organisation for the future.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and lead a workforce planning framework. 
• Identify future capability, capacity, and skills.
• Collaborate with People and Talent Business Partners to translate workforce planning into talent strategies.
• Support the development of career pathways and capability-building initiatives.
• Lead the utilisation of workforce data and analytics to inform planning, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed workforce planning into annual business planning cycles.
• Act as a trusted expert, supporting leaders to understand workforce risks and opportunities.

You will have a depth and breadth of experience in workforce planning along with strong analytical and communication skills. As this role focuses on forward planning it is key that you can translate data and insight into meaningful and practical solutions. You will also need to apply an equity-based approach to ensure we continue to grow our diverse workforce.  However, it isn’t all about the data, you need to be confident and a credible expert who is able to engage and influence stakeholders on workforce planning and best practice.  

Interview details:

• Date: 17 and 18th August
• Format: Online
• Location: UK-wide

We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.

If you have any questions please email the recruitment team. 

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in workforce planning, strategic HR, or organisational planning roles
• Deep expertise in strategic workforce planning framework aligned to organisational priorities 
• Strong understanding of talent management, organisational capability, and future skills planning
• Ability to apply Equity based approach to workforce planning to support a diverse workforce
• Strong analytical skills to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight aligned to strategic priorities
• Strong strategic thinker and confident communicator with ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Ability to build trust and confidence in a changing culture to embed workforce planning 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Are you brilliant at establishing and developing relationships, and want to use your skills to support a charity which helps people across the Fylde coast live their lives to the full and live well to the very end?

Business Development Officer
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, 0.8 considered.
Location: Blackpool; with a mixture of being on site, out and about meeting potential partners/networking. There will also be the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.
Benefits: Stand out holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays as well as a host of other great benefits including free onsite parking, subsidised onsite canteen, time off in lieu, access to training and development opportunities, investment in your wellbeing, and eligibility for NHS Blue Light Care.

Trinity and Brian House Hospice believe in focusing on the positives within palliative care, providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for them and their loved ones. They do this through recognising that each person has individual needs and caters to these needs through offering their services in the hospice, the hospital, at home, or residential care home.

About the Role

The Business Development Officer will work closely with the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager to secure new relationships across the Fylde Coat, developing a pipeline of sustainable income. Corporate is a very well-established income stream within the fundraising team, but there's lots of opportunity to grow by building on the brilliant 40+ year reputation of donor care and fundraising products.

Trinity is preparing for its second large-scale public art trail, which will take place in 2028. This is such an exciting opportunity for the new Business Development Officer who'll play a key role in sponsorship recruitment, corporate stewardship, business engagement as well as project planning and delivery. This is expected to become one of the most significant corporate fundraising and sponsorship opportunities over the coming years and offers considerable scope for visibility and impact

About You

This role would suit a natural relationship builder with a talent for finding creative ways to connect with corporate supporters while attracting new businesses opportunities. You may already work in a corporate fundraising, business development or sales role, but the hospices also open to someone with experience in partnerships, marketing, recruitment or professional services.

What's important is that you'll have a track record of meeting financial targets and balancing a demanding workload with competing deadlines. We'd love to see applications from people who are creative and come with a growth mindset, who are looking to increase their understanding of fundraising and build on the skills they already have.

This role requires a full driving licence with access to a car as you will be spending time out and about across the region as well as being on site at the hospice.

If this role sparks your interest, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am Monday 27^th July
Interviews: Week commencing 3^rd or 10^th August

Please let us know if you have any issues with interview dates above as we understand that it's peak summer holiday time and we don't want this to impact your being able to apply.

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

Help shape the future of families, communities and wellbeing

At CCP, we believe in preventing crisis, building resilience and creating lasting change with people and communities. 

For almost 40 years, we have worked alongside individuals, families and communities facing homelessness, poverty, social exclusion, family breakdown and poor wellbeing. As a values driven charity, we are committed to helping people thrive, strengthening communities and delivering services that make a genuine and lasting difference. 

As we continue to grow and strengthen our impact, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Strategic Lead for Families, Communities and Wellbeing. This role reflects our commitment to prevention; working earlier with families and communities and strengthening support before crisis takes hold.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of an ambitious and respected charity while influencing systems, partnerships and services across the South West and West Midlands. The role is based on the responsibilities outlined in CCP's Strategic Lead Families, Communities and Wellbeing portfolio.
 
The Role
As CCP's senior subject matter expert for early help, family support, community wellbeing, prevention and asset-community development, you will help shape organisational strategy, influence commissioning and partnership agendas, and ensure our services remain evidence led, impactful and sustainable.

Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead, develop and grow CCP's Families, Communities and Wellbeing portfolio
• Provide strategic leadership across early help, family support and community-based services
• Build influential relationships with local authorities, Family Hubs, schools, health partners, commissioners and funders
• Shape future opportunities, partnerships and service models alongside our Business Development team
• Champion co-production, lived experience and strengths based approaches
• Lead service improvement, quality assurance and safeguarding across the portfolio
• Ensure CCP remains at the forefront of policy, practice and innovation
• Represent CCP locally, regionally and nationally

 
About You
We are looking for a strategic thinker, collaborator and influencer who combines strong professional credibility with a deep commitment to social impact.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in early help, family support, wellbeing, public health, community development or related services
• Strong understanding of Family Help, safeguarding, prevention and multi-agency working
• Experience of leading managers, complex services and organisation change
• A strong track record of building successful relationships with commissioners, funders and strategic partners
• Experience of translating policy, research and evidence into practical service delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting sustainable growth
• A genuine commitment to strengths-based practice, community empowerment and co-production

 
Most importantly, you will share CCP's passion for helping people thrive, and our belief that communities themselves are powerful agents of lasting change. 

At CCP, you'll join an organisation where people genuinely care about the difference they make. We are offering a meaningful leadership role with significant strategic influence, with the opportunity to shape services that improve lives and strengthen communities. 

CCP offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a supportive and values led culture and ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside talented and passionate colleagues who are committed to delivering positive social impact.
  
Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.
 
About Us
 
Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. 
 
What We Offer
At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career—choose CCP.
 
Why join us?

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance cover (3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• 45p Business Mileage^^  
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

 (Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)
 
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
 
We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:
Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
Personal and professional pride.
Integrity is everything.
Reflect and learn.
Improve continuously.
Take your best self wherever you go.
 
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.
 
Position: Strategic Lead - Families, Communities and Wellbeing (Job ID 1107)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent
Location: South West and West Midlands
Pay: £55,000-65,000 per year, DOE 
Closing Date: 1st September 2026 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. 
 
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
 
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process.  We adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so.
 
We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP.  Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
 
Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.
 
^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.
 
^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use. 

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