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Job Title: HR Manager
Line Reports: Interns and secondments to People Team
Location: Flexible, hybrid, with some travel required to our offices (London, Manchester or Birmingham)
Salary: £32,500-38,500 (£35,000-41,000 in London)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, open to flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
Reporting to the Director of People, the HR Manager will take responsibility for the operational delivery of Breaking Barriers’ key People and HR activities and initiatives. You will have a strong knowledge of all aspects HR and provide proactive, practical support on day-to-day operations as well as leading strategic HR projects. A keen understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and employee wellbeing is an advantage.
This role is essential to ensure we continue to be an effective, inclusive and people-led organisation. Your role will be vital in making sure Breaking Barriers is and continues to be a great place to work for its staff.
You will deliver day to day HR support to team members and managers, work across the organisation to advise on HR policies and good practice, deliver recruitment processes, and deliver and track Learning & Development. You will support on wider strategic initiatives, working with the Director of People to embed new strategies and projects informed by employee feedback.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Saturday 5th July. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
About Good Food Oxfordshire
Good Food Oxfordshire (GFO) is a dynamic and impactful organisation dedicated to fostering a sustainable and healthy food system across Oxfordshire. We bring together a diverse network of individuals, community groups, and organisations to drive positive change in how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in Oxfordshire has access to good food that benefits both people and the planet.
The Opportunity: Project Lead
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Lead to join our passionate team. This is a pivotal role in a fast-paced environment, crucial for driving forward our strategic goals and expanding our impact within the Oxfordshire food sustainability scene. You will be instrumental in overseeing key local projects, strengthening community and network connections, and ensuring the successful uptake and measurement of the Oxfordshire Food Strategy and Food Action Plans.
This is a 4-day per week role (0.8 FTE). We believe in flexibility and encourage interested candidates to discuss alternative working arrangements that suit their needs.The successful applicant will ideally need to be based within Oxfordshire and must be able to work from the Oxford office 2 days a week.
This is a hands-on role where you will be equally comfortable working on high-level strategy, diving into project specifics, and rolling up your sleeves to execute campaigns and initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Project Leadership & Oversight: Oversee and drive the successful delivery of various local projects, including key initiatives such as FEAST2030, WISH, and other emerging projects within the Oxfordshire food partnership.
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Community & Network Connection: Drive and nurture robust community and network connections for the Oxfordshire food partnership. This includes organising and attending events, and conducting visits to network members and community food groups to ensure GFO is well-connected and able to best support the needs of the food sustainability scene in Oxfordshire.
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Strategic Impact & Measurement: Serve as the key contact for Sustainable Food Places, overseeing the uptake and diligently measuring the impact of the Oxfordshire Food Strategy and Food Action Plans.
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Partnership & Collaboration: Cultivate strong relationships with research cohorts we are involved in, such as FEAST, ensuring collaborative success and mutual benefit.
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Campaign & Initiative Delivery: Drive forward impactful food-waste projects and campaigns, including the beloved Pumpkin Festival and the Great Big Green Lunch, from conception to successful execution.
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Strategic Development & Reporting: Work closely with the CEO to drive forward strategic change within GFO. Collaborate with the Comms and Fundraising Lead to ensure timely and accurate updates are provided on funded projects for reports and communications.
What You’ll Bring:
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Proven track record in project leadership, ideally within the non-profit, community development, or food sustainability sectors.
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Experience in community engagement and network building.
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A strong understanding of sustainable food systems and the challenges and opportunities within this space.
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence a diverse range of stakeholders (particularly community food groups).
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Data-driven approach to measuring project impact and reporting.
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A proactive and adaptable mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment.
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Passion for creating a more sustainable and equitable food system in Oxfordshire.
If you don’t meet the above requirements but are a natural leader with a collaborative mindset, and enjoy being organised and sharing updates, we would love to hear from you. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with a variety of lived experiences. All we ask is for you to be a team player, good listener and communicator, warm-natured, and community oriented.
Benefits of working at Good Food Oxfordshire
Our commitment to your well-being, growth, and a thriving work environment is reflected in these benefits...
Flexible & Inclusive Work Policies:
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Flexible work hours (core hours between 9am and 3pm) and hybrid working with only requirement to be in-office on Wednesdays.
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Acas-aligned parental, menopausal, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies – because we believe in supporting all our team members, including providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations to create an accessible and equitable workplace for individuals with disabilities.
Unique & Mission-Aligned Perks:
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Annual celebration, regular team socials, and Food Summits to celebrate project updates and achievements.
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Free tickets to the Oxford Real Farming Conference, Sustainable Food Places events, and other key industry gatherings.
Investing in Your Growth:
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Training and development budget to support your continuous learning.
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Quarterly reviews with CEO to discuss your personal growth and career path.
Competitive Compensation & Support:
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A competitive salary with annual salary reviews.
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GFO is an Oxfordshire Living Wage employer – ensuring fair pay for all.
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Travel and tech budget to support your work needs, whether remote or in-person.
A Collaborative & Supportive Hub:
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Dedicated office and co-working space at Makespace, with access to Makespace events and networking opportunities.
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Cycle to work scheme and bike storage at Makespace.
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Makespace also provides a sensory kit for those with neurodivergent needs, a play kit for children, and access to Share Oxford’s Library of Things.
Everyday Comforts & Community:
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8% pension scheme (5% from GFO, 3% from employee) for your future security.
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25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro-rata.
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Weekly BYO team lunch plus free tea and coffee at Makespace.
Apply Now
Join us in making a tangible difference to the food landscape of Oxfordshire!
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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2025. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.
Vacancies: We are hiring for three vacancies
Contract: Fixed Term Contact – starting 16 September 2025 until January/February 2026 (as required
Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period)
Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES - three days per week onsite. Additional days and locations across London will be required during the Christmas period when our sites are operational.
About the role
We are looking for three new Project Assistants to support the delivery of a range of services our guests need to have a safe and happy Christmas. From healthcare and catering to advice and wellbeing services such as arts and crafts and salon, our services can make a real difference. You will support with the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers and external partners to help deliver services, ensuring teams have all the information and equipment they need. This is a varied role including processing volunteer applications, creating comms materials, managing and communicating schedules, organising training, organising and setting up kit, ensuring our teams of specialists have the equipment and materials they need as well as getting stuck in and helping out directly once our centres open.
This is great role to kickstart your career in the charity sector, as well as in project management or events roles.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have…
- Experience of providing administrative support and general office duties in a busy events or project-based environment
- Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines in ambiguous or challenging situations
- Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tasks
- Experience of customer service and ability to deal with high volumes of enquiries via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner
- Proficient IT skills and the ability to use data in order to work effectively and collaboratively
- A positive and proactive mindset, coupled with a strong willingness to contribute to and support the success of the project
You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or administration environment. You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Wednesday 16 July 2025 23:59
Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.
Interview date and location: Interviews will be held on the 29th – 31st July at our Canning Town office, however an online option may also be possible
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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The Community and Partnerships Lead is a varied, fast-paced and creative role, ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, building community, and proactively contributing to REUK’s growth and mission.
As part of the Operations Team - which empowers the effective delivery of our work with young refugees - you will need a practical, imaginative, and solutions-focused mindset, strong administrative and organisational skills, and an energetic, values-led and people-centred approach to your work.
The successful candidate will be the helpful and friendly first point of contact for all those engaging with REUK - from team members, young people and building users to supporters, partner organisations, and press. As the public relations lead and the Operation Team’s focal point, you’ll take an eager interest in the full scope and reach of REUK’s work so that you can resolve and triage enquiries, develop beneficial and positive connections, and deliver appropriate solutions and support.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the day-to-day experience of those who use The Lighthouse (REUK’s home in NW10). You will take joy in hosting people and facilitating events and will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for ensuring that the building is a welcoming, well-functioning, and hospitable environment for staff, tenants, young people and visitors alike.
Alongside practical tasks like liaising with contractors, setting up spaces for different user groups and day-to-day troubleshooting, you’ll take a lead on business development - including by designing and implementing a marketing strategy, networking with multiple diverse communities, and managing venue bookings - to ensure that The Lighthouse is widely known and used to its full potential.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a task in advance of final shortlisting for interviews (which will be held in London on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th August 2025) and references will be taken up prior to appointment. Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK and/or a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract. We cannot sponsor a visa for this role.
Please ensure that you have read the applicant pack before applying and be aware of our use of AI-detection software when reviewing applications.
Education for a hopeful future: we enable refugee youth to access, remain and progress in education.





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IIED Director of People
Hybrid (within the UK) with regular travel to the London or Edinburgh office
About Us
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a not-for-profit policy research and influence organisation, and a globally recognised force for social and environmental justice. Our mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence in partnership with others. We work with an unparalleled global network to reshape policies, funding mechanisms and governance at all levels. For more than 50 years, IIED has acted alongside marginalised communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America to bring lived experience, expertise and evidence from those regions to global attention. Our people are central to this purpose, and we currently have almost 200 people across more than 16 countries, with office bases in London and Edinburgh.
As IIED navigates challenges common across the sector, the Director of People will play a pivotal role in delivering and embedding our new organisational model as well as a programme of work designed to enhance efficiency and achieve essential savings.
Shaping and leading an ambitious, people focused agenda that champions justice, equity, anti-racism, inclusion, and wellbeing, you will deliver meaningful impact across our globally connected organisation.
This is a full time (35 hours per week), permanent role, with flexibility to support work life balance. It’s an unmissable opportunity for a senior people-centred leader with a strong track record in inclusive, values–led strategy to join our mission driven organisation.
The Role
As a key member of IIED’s Strategy and Leadership Council (SLC), the Director of People will play a critical role in driving organisational transformation, embedding our values and supporting a collaborative, high performing culture across our globally distributed team. Working in partnership with leaders and teams across the Institute, the role will lead a team of dedicated Human Resources and Organisational Development professionals supporting the organisation to make progress against our ambitious strategy - Manifesto for a Thriving World.
This senior leadership position combines strategic vision with HR operational excellence. You will lead the development of people-centred strategies, workforce planning and change management initiatives that drive organisational performance and promote inclusion and wellbeing.
Other responsibilities include
-Providing strategic leadership across all areas of people and culture, aligned with IIED’s values and Manifesto
-Being a trusted advisor on all people matters
-Delivering KPIs related to people, culture, equity and wellbeing using evidence and analytics to drive continuous improvement
-Ensuring legal compliance and excellence across all People operations, including recruitment, employee relations, and reward management
-Working in partnership with the union on strategic organisational change and development
About You
To be considered as our Director of People, you will need:
-Demonstrable senior level HR leadership experience with outstanding leadership, coaching and relationship building capabilities
-A strong track record of delivering inclusive and values-led HR practices
-Proven experience leading and embedding wellbeing and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
-Experience supporting and embedding cultural and behavioural change within complex, ideally international, organisations
-In depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, ideally combined with knowledge of international legislative frameworks
-Successful experience of translating strategy into practice, led by people-centred design and grounded in the experience of diverse stakeholders
-A sound understanding of HR Information Systems and the use of people data/analytics
The Benefits
-Salary of £78,715-£91,102 per annum
-25 days' annual leave per year plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
-7.5% employer pension contributions
-Flexible hybrid working options
-Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
-Cycle-to-work scheme
-Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)
Please note you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
Interview Process – Key Dates
Applicants are advised that the selection process for this role is expected to follow the timeline below:
-Initial discussion with the Executive Director: 21 July 2025
-First formal interviews: between 23 and 30 July 2025
-Informal meeting with the People Team: 31 July 2025
-Final stage interviews: 7 August 2025
(All interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please let us know if you are unavailable for any of these dates)
Closing date for applications 13th July 2025.
This role is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with our safeguarding and safer recruitment commitments. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment; any disclosed information will be considered fairly and confidentially, in accordance with our recruitment procedures and the nature of the role.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
If you're ready to lead meaningful people-focused change in a dynamic, complex environment and take the next step in your career as our Director of People, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!
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The Operations team forms the bedrock of the charity and this new role offers considerable room for growth and development.
Working with the wider Operations & Impact team, you will lead on managing the tech [SS1] and office environments, taking ownership of the relationships with key external suppliers, ensuring that the team has the support and equipment they need to do their best work.
You will also work closely with the Operations team to co-ordinate the trustee meeting cycle, scheduling meetings, and acting as the key contact point for trustees.
You will work closely with the CEO by providing some support with arranging and scheduling meetings, and as such will be comfortable communicating at all levels.
You will be central to the entire National Numeracy team, maintaining the internal meeting structure and framework that supports a hybrid working environment.
You will be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation’s numeracy at a time when the profile of our charity and the numeracy issue is rising. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated with bags of energy and initiative.
We do not accept applications without a cover letter so please provide one to avoid being automatically screened out of the process.
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
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We are bold, we are brave and we’re not afraid to work differently. At All We Can, your working days will be filled with purpose and meaning as we work in partnership with local communities towards a more just world. Your work will play an important part in the wider ambition of the organisation. In this team, we value trust and accountability, inclusive decision-making, anti-racism and care. We also care for each other and create a sense of purpose-driven community.
When you join us, you will be:
- Leading the Churches Team to ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising strategy in an environment aligned with All We Can’s culture and team leadership principle.
- Delivering speaking engagements at churches and at larger events.
- Engaging with Methodist Church in Britain’s leadership and key stakeholders to inspire long-term commitment and support.
- Analysing fundraising performance and making data-driven decisions to improve it.
- Contributing to the leadership of the organisation through Quarterly Business Reviews and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the work of the organisation.
To deliver the role successfully, you will need:
- Proven fundraising experience, particularly in church, faith-based fundraising, including donor acquisition and regular giving programs, donor stewardship, and income growth strategies.
- Experience of managing fundraising budgets
- Understanding of All We Can’s unique partnership approach
- Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and inspire church leaders and congregations.
- Experience leading and developing a team, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities and ability to set clear goals, drive performance, and foster a collaborative team culture.
- Ability to analyse fundraising performance, using data insights to refine campaigns and maximise return on investment.
- Deep practical understanding and relationships with the Methodist Church.
For full list of accountabilities and requirements, and the recruitment process, please see the application pack.
All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, founded by the Methodist Church in the 1930s, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled
Why should you work with us?
- We pioneer locally-led partnership-based international development model
- Everyone’s welcome! At All We Can, everyone’s welcome irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We’re committed to building inclusive and caring culture. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit people who reflect diverse communities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that everyone’s treated fairly and consistently at every stage of your employment, and we are open to consider reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
- We’ll help you grow and develop
Important note about completing your application – please read
When submitting the application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer four competency-based questions. There’s no specified length for the answers and we ask you to use your judgment to balance between giving us as much information as needed and being succinct. The scoring is primarily based on the answers to the competency-based questions, so please ensure that you showcase your skills and experiences fully through those answers. We’ll not be able to score answers which say ‘Please see the CV’ or similar.
We look forward to receiving applications from people from variety of backgrounds and with different experiences. If you would like to find out more about the role or organisation, we encourage you to get in touch - if you wish to do so,
Use of AI is monitored and if you have used it in your application, we ask that you declare in any case, but especially if you use it as a reasonable adjustment.
Rooted in the Christian faith, All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled.




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Job Title: Duty Independent Gender Violence Advocate (Duty IGVA)
Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: £23,085.69 per annum, inclusive of London weighting allowance
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday). Please note that the the operating hours of the service are 8AM- 6PM Monday- Friday with the expectation to work on some days 8- 4pm or 10- 6pm to cover.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to be the first point of contact for women who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis and other gender-based abuse to provide high quality independent support to survivors all risk levels and their children..
In this role you will be part of a busy team. You will be the first point of contact for survivors who have been referred to the Gaia Centre. The duty IGVA will be responding to daily enquiries (specify from whom- public, agencies, individuals? over the phone and email as well as contacting survivors, assessing their risks and needs.
The duty IGVA will be responsible for carrying out and implementing safety plans and needs and will ensure an effective handover to the over to the relevant GAIA team for ongoing support. The post holder will also empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. You will ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 7 July 2025
Interview Date: 16 and 17 July 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
Women in Prison’s South London Women’s Hubs provide support and advocacy to women at different points of the criminal justice system – whether they are at risk of offending, serving a community sentence, or in custody and leaving prison. The primary purpose of this role is to work with women in custody, including on remand, offering support to prepare for release and connect them with vital community support services prior to and on release from prison.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy one to one and group support in prison, to women on remand in HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview and HMP Send
- Development and maintenance of professional relations in prison and the community
- Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record keeping
- Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice, and contribute to wider organisational development
- Contribute to building a feminist leadership culture and positive working environment for Women in Prison
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Senior Management Accountant
£51,000 (London)
The National Archives are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.
Operating within the Management Accounting team, the postholder will act as a Senior Management Accountant for the business area for which they are made responsible. Working directly with budget holders, Heads of Department and Directors, they will manage all aspects of their management accounting and financial planning services providing incisive, value-add financial support and analysis which facilitates effective decision making.
The organisation:
We are expert advisers in information and records management and we work with partner across the cultural, academic and heritage sectors. We fulfil a leadership role for the archive sector and work to secure the future of physical and digital records. We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare’s will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come.
The role:
- Be responsible for the provision of timely, accurate, relevant management information to all levels of management within assigned Directorates, regularly reviewing this information with the senior management teams. This will include provision of monthly reports, critical review of results, value-add analysis, explanation of variances and early identification of potential issues / opportunities.
- Be responsible for providing analysis that informs and supports effective decision making.
- Apply various tools such as investment appraisal techniques to better inform decision making.
- Support the business in gathering evidence to assess the costs, benefits and risks of a wide range of delivery options when making commercial decisions, and provide advice which helps secure value-for-money.
- Build strong and positive relationships with budget holders and senior managers (notably Heads of Departments), providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties.
- Proactively provide improvements to procedures, applying sound judgement based on knowledge and experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified Accountant.
- Have strong analytical skills, able to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecasting.
- Have the ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, able to ‘look beyond the numbers’ and understand the wider business context.
- Be a team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
- Have good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but challenge when needed.
- Have strong finance system skills including advanced Excel skills.
This position will be based officially at the head office in Kew and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply by sending your CV to Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell at . Please note the closing date for applications is Sunday 6th July 2025.
Director of Development, Campaign Partnerships
Based in Sydney, Australia – Relocation & Visa Sponsorship Available
Be part of one of the world’s most ambitious university fundraising campaigns
✨ The Opportunity
Are you ready for an international career move that blends impact, influence, and incredible lifestyle? The University of Sydney—consistently ranked among the world’s top 50 institutions—is seeking an outstanding senior fundraising leader to join our Advancement leadership team in beautiful Sydney, Australia.
As our next Director of Development, Campaign Partnerships, you’ll be at the forefront of a billion-dollar philanthropic campaign, shaping the future of health, medicine, education, and society through strategic, high-impact partnerships. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to help change the world, while living in one of the most stunning and liveable cities on the planet.
What You’ll Do
As a key member of our Advancement leadership team, you’ll:
- Lead strategy and delivery of our sector-leading campaign partnerships across major gifts and philanthropy.
- Work closely with high-net-worth donors, industry leaders, and academic innovators to advance transformational projects in health, medicine, sports, education, and research.
- Inspire and grow a high-performing team of fundraising professionals dedicated to making a global impact.
- Collaborate with deans, researchers, clinicians, and university executives to create compelling cases for support that resonate with donors worldwide.
What You Bring
You’re a seasoned fundraising professional who:
- Has a track record of closing multi-million-dollar major gifts and navigating complex donor landscapes.
- Is a trusted relationship builder with executive presence and exceptional communication skills.
- Thrives in intellectually rich environments and enjoys working across disciplines.
- Has led and mentored ambitious fundraising teams to success.
- Brings strategic insight, creativity, and global vision to your philanthropy work.
Experience in higher education, healthcare, or complex mission-driven institutions is highly desirable.
Why Move to Sydney?
- Work at Australia’s leading university in fundraising, with a proven record of campaign success.
- Live in a vibrant, multicultural city surrounded by world-famous beaches, outdoor adventure, arts, and culture.
- Enjoy a 35-hour work week, flexible hybrid working, and 36 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Access relocation assistance and visa sponsorship—we’ll support your move from the U.S. (or elsewhere).
- Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and globally minded university community.
Benefits
- Tax-effective salary packaging options
- Ongoing professional development and in-house training
- Subsidised parking and wellness programs
- A highly supportive environment that celebrates ambition and impact
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and how you meet the key criteria. Candidate Information Pack available.
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday, 6 July 2025 (AEST)
Inclusion Matters
At the University of Sydney, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where all people thrive. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.
✨ This is your moment.
Join a campaign that’s changing lives—and experience the adventure of a lifetime in Sydney.
Fresh Futures is happy to announce a vacancy with an exciting opportunity to manage and grow a pipeline of existing and prospective corporate supporters, with an aim to shape meaningful collaborations that make a real difference.
Established over 50 years ago, Fresh Futures is a regional charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children, young people and their families. Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.
Hours of Work: This role is offered at 30 hours per week. However, we are open to discussing slightly reduced hours, flexible working patterns, or a job share arrangement for the right candidate(s). If you are interested in alternative working arrangements, please outline your ideal working pattern in your covering email when submitting your application
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,249.40 FTE (will be pro rata when hours confirmed)
Base: Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025 at 5:00pm
Interview Date: Thursday 31st July 2025
Purpose of the job
Why the job exists and overall responsibility
- Income generation through a diverse range of sources including but not limited to corporate and community fundraising and grants and trust applications
- Delivery of marketing and communications across the charity
- Line management of an officer with responsibility for fundraising and communication activities
- Budget management for projects and campaigns
- Internal and external event delivery
- Management and project delivery of discrete projects and fundraising campaigns
- Involvement in volunteering activities
- Contribute to delivery and development of the Fundraising and Engagement Strategy
Main Activities
Income Generation:
- Build multi-year corporate relationships that generate income and gifts in-kind by creating and maintaining an active pipeline
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for new partnerships and funding streams
- Manage a portfolio of partners and fundraisers, ensuring effective communication and stewardship
- Prepare and submit funding applications and reports in a timely manner
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery and reporting
- Ensure the CRM system is updated regularly to reflect activities and report to KPIs set by the Head of Income and Engagement
Marketing and Communications:
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of key marketing materials across multiple channels and audiences
- Maintain accurate records of activity and performance, generating regular performance reports
- Work collaboratively cross team to ensure delivery of all elements relating to projects and campaigns across the charity
- Develop audience approach content for social media and disseminate in a timely manner, supporting all teams marketing needs
- Responsibility for development and updates to websites across Fresh Futures
- Explore new marketing channels and build external marketing partnerships offering in-kind support
- Write press releases and deliver media interviews representing the charity, as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement
Line Management:
- Manage an officer working within the income and engagement team to effectively deliver all aspects of their role
- Work closely with Managers to ensure they are receiving the support they need from the Income and Engagement team
- Plan team delivery alongside the other Income and Engagement Manager to manage work allocation and delivery effectively within the team
Budgets:
- Assist the Head of Income and Engagement with the preparation of budgets
- Responsible for the management of specific project or campaign budgets,
- ensuring costs are always monitored and income targets are met (where appropriate)
Internal and external event delivery:
- Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including
- liaison with suppliers, and attendees
- Build partnerships and attend external events to represent Fresh Futures and raise awareness of the charity
- Support delivery of internal events, to budget and in a timely manner, including liaison with suppliers, speakers and attendees
- Oversee event budgets as directed by the Head of Income and Engagement
Volunteer delivery:
- Design and deliver presentations to third-sector organisations, businesses, and universities to showcase and promote Fresh Futures
- Work with the leadership team in supporting Fresh Futures’ vision for the future and create appropriate volunteering opportunities to support the vision and strategy moving forward
Discrete project and campaign delivery:
- Manage key fundraising projects or campaigns in a timely manner
- Oversee budgets and meet income targets, where appropriate
- Manage junior staff members or temp workers to deliver projects or campaigns effectively and within the designated timescale
- Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns or projects using appropriate project management tools, including but not limited to the CRM system
Strategy:
- Support the Head of Income and Engagement and the SLT in developing the
- strategic direction for the Income and Engagement team
- Work within the team to delivery the Income and Engagement Strategy
- Manage junior members of the team to deliver key aspects of the strategy as identified to sit within their remit
Knowledge, training and experience required
- Experience working within the voluntary sector generating income and running fundraising campaigns
- Experience of Canva, CRM systems, social media scheduling platforms useful
- Knowledge of a range of fundraising approaches and marketing techniques
- Experience working with a range of external partners including from the commercial sector
Key personal characteristics
- Flexible and reliable
- Team player
- Target driven
- Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
Are you passionate about using data to create change for children and young people in education? We are looking for a Data and Insights Manager to lead the ongoing development of our Salesforce CRM and help us make the most of our data to achieve our charity mission.
At Action Tutoring, data is central to everything we do. With an evidence-based culture and impact at the centre of our strategy, gathering and analysing high-quality data is a key priority.
Our highly customised Salesforce database supports every aspect of our work—capturing and managing data from volunteers, pupils, schools, and tutoring sessions. As Data and Insights Manager, you will make sure our system remains fit for purpose and help turn data into meaningful insights that can inform decision-making.
Duties and responsibilities
Salesforce and systems development
- Collaborate with external Salesforce development consultants to continue building our system capabilities and design.
- Design and oversee the collection of stakeholder, tutoring delivery, quality assurance and evaluation data, working with colleagues to ensure data is collected in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
Team leadership and support
- Line manage the Data Lead, ensuring their work is of high quality and they have clear development objectives.
- Plan and oversee training and support for the whole organisation on the effective use of Salesforce, developing their understanding of the purpose and value of data.
Data insights
- Support the Head of Impact and Quality to generate insights from data to inform evidence-based decision-making across departments, including through dashboards.
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Data governance
- Champion data security and GDPR compliance across the organisation, including contributing to the upkeep of privacy notices, responding to queries, and facilitating stakeholder GDPR rights.
- Any other reasonable tasks as per the request of the CEO.
About you (person specification)
Qualifications criteria:
- Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Two or more years experience with Salesforce administration.
- Experience working with complex datasets in Excel (including data cleaning in preparation for import, export or analysis).
- Experience analysing and visualising quantitative data.
- Good understanding of GDPR compliance and processes.
- Able to design new processes that are scalable, impactful and user-focused.
- Experience managing projects effectively.
- Confident in communicating change to stakeholders at all levels.
- Creative and inquisitive about how technology and automation can improve efficiency.
- Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Salesforce Administrator Certification (or on track to complete within the next six months).
- Line management experience.
- Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience using coding languages R, Python or SQL for data cleaning or analysis.
- Experience working in the charity or NGO sector.
Reports to: Head of Impact and Quality
Place of work: Flexible/hybrid. The candidate can be based anywhere in England. Our London office address is: 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH
Contract and hours: Permanent, full time contract (37.5 hours)
We offer flexible hours 9.30-4pm as core hours.
Application deadline: Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Interviews: Tuesday, July 22nd – Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Ideal start date: Monday, August 18th, 2025 (though we are flexible for the right candidate)
DBS requirement: All Action Tutoring staff must have an enhanced DBS check suitable for the child workforce.
If you don’t already have one, we’ll process one for you. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear in a DBS check, please notify us when you apply.
For more information on the role and information about Action Tutoring, please see the attached job pack.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are 4 Day Week employer
Purpose of the role
Join Brook, the UK’s longest-running sexual health charity and help us shape the future of education, wellbeing, and digital services for young people.
We’re looking for a commercially-minded Business Development Manager to drive growth across Brook’s education, training, and consultancy offers.
It’s a chance to join a dynamic, mission-led team committed to creating lasting change. You’ll play a key role in securing high-value contracts, identifying new market opportunities, and collaborating with colleagues across the charity to co-create services that are needed and impactful.
Essential criteria
- 2 years of account management, or sales experience.
- Experience of working within the third or public sector
To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.
About the role:
- Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week
(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: London
- Salary: £39,000
- Closing date: 27/07/2025
- Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
About Brook:
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality.
Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health.
We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need.
Benefits of working for Brook:
- 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
- Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme – with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4%
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.
Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
Brook Safeguarding with Purpose
Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
At Children’s University Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through learning beyond the classroom. We’re a small, passionate team with bold ambitions to expand our impact – and we’re looking for an equally ambitious Business Development and Community Partnership Manager to lead the way.
This is more than just a development role. It's about building sustainable growth strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and shaping a future where opportunity is no longer defined by postcode or circumstance.
As our Business Development and Community Partnership Manager, you will take the lead in shaping and implementing visionary, data-driven growth strategies across three vital areas:
- Place-based memberships with schools, universities, councils’ departments, and third sector organisations.
- Individual “at home” subscriptions for children in areas without direct Children’s University provision or those who do not engage with traditional education.
- Strategic business partnerships with corporates and SMEs, securing vital funding and in-kind support.
You’ll be a key figure in our next phase of growth — identifying new opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and helping us scale our reach across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business activity and revenue growth across all three strategic areas.
- Build a strong, inclusive pipeline of potential members, partners, and funders.
- Manage and nurture relationships from first contact through to long-term collaboration.
- Use data and insight to shape decision-making and report progress to the board.
- Be a passionate ambassador for Children’s University at events, conferences, and online.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a proven track record in income generation, partnerships or sales – all sector’s welcome!
- Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
- Is a strategic thinker with the energy of a new business developer.
- Has the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and the empathy to build trust.
- Brings a creative, collaborative, and resilient mindset.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, remote-first environment.
Why Join Us?
- A unique chance to shape a growing national charity’s development strategy.
- A collaborative, driven team that values innovation and purpose.
- Flexible working, with one day a week in Manchester.
- An opportunity to truly change lives through education and opportunity.
If you’re excited by the chance to lead sustainable growth with purpose, and you want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team creating a brighter future for children across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.