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Please note that this role is a permanent position, but we would consider a Fixed Term Contract for an outstanding candidate. Although the closing date is 30th September, we are reviewing and shortlisting applications on a ongoing basis so do apply as soon as possible.
The role is hybrid, so for full time hours would mean 40-60 percent of the time worked from our Bradford offices (2-3 days).
CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.
Context:
CAP is a national charity that is driven to help release people from debt, poverty and their causes through partnering with local churches. We do this by providing a variety of services: CAP Debt Help, CAP Job Clubs, CAP Release Groups and CAP Life Skills. We also help churches teach basic budgeting and money management skills through our CAP Money course. Our debt help service involves holding client assets. CAP is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The continued success of our work rests on a bedrock of vital background functions, which includes the finance department.
Purpose:
The finance department is going through an exciting period of transformation. Working alongside the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward-facing financial planning, statutory and regulatory reporting, costing and client asset management.
This role will be responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement whilst driving efficiencies across the finance department. Taking ownership of providing potential solutions to enable us to strengthen our core financial processes, from both a systems and process perspective, whilst encouraging thought and challenge around our current ways of working.
This role will take accountability for the oversight and management control of the Finance Operations team, providing outstanding customer service to both our internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Personality:
We are dedicated, enthusiastic and take a professional approach to our work, within a relaxed, supportive environment.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: 1 x Assistant Financial Accountant, 5 x Finance Assistants
Passion:
We are extremely passionate about providing excellent service to our multitude of internal and external stakeholders.
Role:
Accountabilities:
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Build and develop a strong finance operations function with robust internal and external controls through active line management and regular training
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Drive the annual statutory reporting process - developing a clear timeline, planning and negotiating with our internal communications team to deliver a high quality annual report for Trustee approval and sign off
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Lead the external audit process, negotiating fees, timetables and take the lead role in all meetings with the Audit Partner and their team. Use judgement to consider whether audit responses should be challenged or accepted. Prepare action plans and report audit findings to the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
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Oversee the CASS annual audit process, which includes negotiating fees, timetables and take the lead role in all meetings with the Audit Partner and their team. Use judgement to consider whether audit responses should be challenged or accepted. Prepare action plans and report audit findings to the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
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Develop and deliver comprehensive and insightful regular balance sheet reporting and forecasting (capital expenditure, cashflow, liabilities and reserves) to support the financial sustainability of CAP, highlighting risks or opportunities to enable informed decision making by Executive Team and the Board
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Identify and implement process and system improvements, shaping and improving the effectiveness of the finance operations team.
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Take the leading role in the finance ledger system replacement procurement, design & implementation
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Provide support to ensure key operational and financial targets are delivered
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Develop, recommend and implement cash and capital management systems and reporting
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Provide assessments of capital expenditure business cases and strategic opportunities to support and influence decision making
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Support the month end and annual accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting of the financial performance
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Advise the Chief Financial Officer on technical areas of expertise, undertaking research as required, in particular financial reporting, VAT and tax.
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Provide financial accounting advice and support to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis in the preparation of budgets
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Submission of all mandatory external surveys and reports as required by deadlines (ONS, FCA etc)
Manager accountabilities:
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Manager is proactive in creating a culture of personal development in the team, including but not limited to conducting Annual Appraisals and Development Reviews (AADs), and coaching style catch ups for every direct report
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Manager is a secure and honest leader, able to acknowledge mistakes, lead with vulnerability and build a high trust team
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Manager has excellent written and verbal communication skills and can tailor these to the audience and situation as needed
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Consistently and professionally articulates the needs of the team to wider stakeholders, whether as part of specific projects or business-as-usual tasks
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Manager is able to balance team workloads, boundaries and health using appropriate and effective strategic methods such as LEAN, problem definition and ideation tools
Senior Leadership accountabilities:
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Strategy. Understands the organisation and industry context, knows how to set strategic plans and execute them well.
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Operational oversight. Delivers on the department’s goals and strategic priorities, knows how to lead the department through change and is constantly looking to improve processes.
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Developing and leading people. Able to lead managers and develop them to deliver on accountabilities. Highly skilled at appraisals and setting targets.
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Promoting healthy culture. Ensuring department work and behaviour exemplifies CAP’s values.
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Collaboration (across departments). Strong in organisational awareness and passionate about cross-collaborative working.
Measurable outputs:
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Budgets (capital and other items) delivered on time and within budget
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Objectives agreed annually delivered as planned
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Monthly reporting pack delivered to the agreed timetable
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Finance transformation programme delivered successfully
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Successful completion of the annual statutory audit process
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Identification of further improvements needed to financial processes and controls as appropriate
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Delivery of new chart of accounts structure
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Balance sheet & Cash Flow - annual, monthly and quarterly - including forecasts
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Statutory returns completed on time
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Effective regular 1:1 meetings held with direct reports
Culture:
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Clearly live out and embrace the cultural values of CAP.
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Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the charity.
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Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity.
Other responsibilities include:
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Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centred culture.
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Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer program, and other fundraising initiatives.
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Attendance at annual CAP staff conferences.
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Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales.
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This role falls within the scope of the FCA’s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules.
The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Person:
Education:
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Qualified Accountant (CCAB) with Post Qualification Experience
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Degree or professional level education
Experience:
Essential
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At least 3 years experience at a senior level within a finance/accountancy environment
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Senior level financial accounting experience
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Experience of reviewing controls & processes
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Experience of leading the annual accounts & audit process
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Experience of leading teams to meet key objectives or targets
Desirable
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Senior level financial accounting experience in a not-for-profit organisation
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Experience of installing/upgrading accounting systems
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Prior experience of working in a CASS 11 environment
Skills/abilities:
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A strategic thinker, able to plan and forecast with an exceptional level of organisational awareness.
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Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language
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Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level
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Significant understanding of financial control and risk
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Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge
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Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards
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Good strategic insight and understanding of organisational aims.
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Possess a problem solving, analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail
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Excellent communicator and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing
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Strong excel skills and use of data manipulation tools
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Ability to prioritise and manage own workloads, be organised, have a flexible working style and enjoy working to tight deadlines
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Ability to lead a team in actively promoting the cultural values of CAP
Christian commitment:
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The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty’s Statement of Faith and Core Values.
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Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of their own personal faith and in line with CAP’s Statement of Faith.
All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes:
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A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered.
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Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns.
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Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for a high-calibre candidate who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a permanent role as Centre Leader at one of our IntoUniversity centres in London. You will have responsibility for running your IntoUniversity centre, including managing your team, planning and delivering the programme, liaising with external stakeholders and meeting IntoUniversity’s targets for delivery.
A substantial element of this role is delivering our education programme to children and young people aged 7-18, so you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people, including leading a class of 30 from the front, working with small teams of children and providing one-to-one support.
The role at a glance
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Application deadline - 9am Tuesday 14th October 2025
Interview day (in-person) - Tuesday 28th October 2025
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the candidate
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)
Centre Leaders are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres
Location
We currently have positions at our Bow and East Ham centres.
The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day). Periodic travel out of the area is also required e.g. to London, this may include occasional overnight stays.
Salary
£39,100 (inclusive of £2,700 London contribution)
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.





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Venn Group is delighted to be partnered with a national health and wellbeing charity to recruit a Management Accountant within their Finance team.
This key role is responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, supporting operational teams, and ensuring stakeholders and funders receive timely information.
The role will also lead budgeting and forecasting processes and provide financial analysis to support effective planning and decision-making, offering an opportunity to apply technical expertise within a values-driven organisation.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with clear analysis and variance commentary
- Monitor financial performance, highlighting key trends and risks to senior stakeholders
- Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models for planning purposes
- Assist with statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
- Prepare and issue sales invoices, ensuring compliance with commissioner and funder requirements
- Manage debtors and support cashflow forecasting and reporting
- Provide financial insights and business partnering support to budget holders and operational teams
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and charity accounting standards (SORP)
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including enhancing reporting systems and tools
- Prepare accurate reports for commissioners, funders, and grant managers to meet contractual obligations
Ideal candidate profile:
- CCAB-Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)
- Strong background in management accounting, reporting, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of charity finance regulations and funder compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Organised, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Agency reference number: J90924
Location: London
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid – home-based with occasional travel into the London office
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Title: Human Resources Lead.
Reports to: Head of Operations.
Responsible for: No direct reports at this time.
Employer: Norfolk Rivers Trust (NRT).
Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt with opportunity for flexible working. However, it is important that the role holder is able to build culture and employee experience and be demonstrably participative in office life and organisational culture development. Visits across Norfolk and surrounding catchments with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile.
Job term: This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Hours of work: 22.5 hours over a minimum of three days between Monday and Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime will be paid.
Annual leave entitlement: 25 days plus public holidays (pro rata for part time).
Salary: £36,874.00 - £41,019.00 (0.6 FTE) dependant on experience.
Pension: NRT offers a contributory pension scheme and will pay 9% of salary subject to 6% employee contribution.
Driving licence and vehicle: All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own transport with business insurance.
Right to work in UK: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the HR Lead role
As Norfolk Rivers Trust’s first dedicated HR professional, the HR Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation’s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Lead will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle.
This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices, updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives.
Above all, the HR Lead will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust’s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Lead will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy.
Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available.
Key duties and responsibilities
HR Policy and Compliance
- Develop, implement, monitor and maintain HR policies and procedures ensuring they comply with employment legislation and reflect best practice.
- Ensure policies are communicated clearly and are accessible to all staff.
- Regularly review policies to ensure alignment with the culture and strategic direction of the Trust.
Employee Relations
- Provide guidance to managers on a range of employee relations matters including absence management, performance concerns, disciplinary and grievance processes, flexible working, and annual leave.
- Ensure processes are legally compliant, fair, and consistent.
- Coordinate complex or sensitive employee relations casework in collaboration with line managers and external advisors where appropriate.
Line Manager Support
- Act as a key advisor to line managers, providing coaching, tools and resources to help them manage their teams effectively.
- Deliver training and guidance on key HR topics (e.g. performance management, recruitment best practice, probation and employee wellbeing).
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Manage the recruitment process, reviewing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting applications, overseeing interview process.
- Ensure inclusive and equitable recruitment practices are followed.
- Manage new starter onboarding, ensuring new starters have a positive and structured induction experience.
Employee Lifecycle Administration
- Oversee all HR administration, including issuing contracts, processing changes to employment and managing leavers.
- Maintain accurate and up to date HR records and use NRT’s HR database to ensure compliance with data protection and GDPR requirements.
Performance and Development
- Coordinate the performance review process (including appraisal, probation and the annual staff survey), providing support to managers to ensure a consistent approach.
- Develop and support the implementation of learning and development policy and initiatives, including career development plans and staff skills audits.
Systems and Payroll
· Implement and maintain a HR management system.
- Liaise with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary changes, benefits and statutory deductions to administer payroll and payroll records.
HR Data and Reporting
- Produce HR data and reports (e.g. staff turnover, absence, diversity data) to feed into the management team and use data to make recommendations regarding future practice.
- Use HR data to identify trends and make recommendations for improving people management practices.
Strategic HR Support
- Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation (e.g. workforce planning, reward, and staff engagement).
- Promote and drive delivery of the Trust’s equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities, through advice monitoring and collaboration.
- Work with Senior Management Team to contribute to and drive HR strategy development and implementation, including reward strategy, recruitment and selection strategies, talent and succession planning, alignment between HR strategy and business goals, supporting change management processes.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Collaborate with designated health and safety leads to develop and implement systems and procedures to create a safe working environment, drawing on specialist advice as appropriate.
- Ensure HR-related policies and processes reflect the organisation’s duty of care to staff, including wellbeing initiatives and support systems.
Other
- Other duties as necessary.
- Clear commitment to the vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust.
Employee benefits:
Employee assistance programme.
Free eye test and support with cost of glasses.
Enhanced leave policies including maternity, paternity and sickness.
Excellent pension scheme.
Flexible working opportunities.
Application process
To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/email to by 9.00 on Monday 29th September 2025.
Interviews will take place on Monday 6th October or Tuesday 7th October in person or on Teams.
Second interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 13th October in person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and creative Events and engagement manager to join our team on a 12 month part time 0.8 FTE contract.
You will lead our core events programme. You will manage in-person and online events, liaise with speakers and attendees, prepare briefings and promotional materials, ensuring all events are delivered efficiently, on budget and in line with our environmental standards.
You will also manage internal staff events, monitor and evaluate event outcomes and manage our contacts database, maintaining accuracy and GDPR compliance. This is a varied role requiring strong organisational, logistical and administrative skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Position in the Organisation
The post holder reports to the head of communications and works in consultation with senior management and the policy and politics team on event planning. The position sits within the communications team, comprised of the head of communications, press officer, two communications officers and the events assistant. They rely on additional support from the events assistant and our team of trainees in preparing events, as well as the full staff team, who represent us at events.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Events management:
- Manage and curate Green Alliance core events programme, assist staff as required on their specialist events and be the first point of contact for all event enquiries.
- Target relevant audiences and manage invitee and attendee lists, liaise with speakers and produce briefings and promotional material as necessary.
- Liaise with venues, arranging catering and other event services within budget.
- Oversee all the technical and logistical tasks relating to online events, including generating links and managing reminders, hosting Zoom webinars, welcoming and briefing participants, troubleshooting throughout events, and editing and uploading recordings to YouTube.
- Monitor and evaluate event outcomes in line with organisational and project objectives; gather information and feedback the analysis to staff and board, including invitation uptake and audience profiling.
- Ensure events meet Green Alliance’s environmental criteria and are organised according to best value principles.
- Manage events on the day, including directing staff roles in advance of and during the event, and oversee all technical aspects of online webinars, roundtable discussions and seminars.
- Organise internal staff events with the events assistant, including the Christmas party, strategy away days and other internal learning events, such as our lunchtime seminar series.
Database management:
- Manage the contacts database, ensuring it is up to date and accurate.
- Support staff on how to use the database and maintain protocols to ensure ongoing data integrity.
- Keep abreast of GDPR in relation to events and database management.
Other:
- Line manage the events assistant.
- Hold a company credit card.
- Provide any other support which may reasonably be requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.
- Participate in organisation planning and strategy discussions.
- Due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required to work some early mornings and evenings for time off in lieu.
Person specification
Knowledge, experience and skills
Essential:
- Motivation to work in a purpose-driven organisation, working towards a world where people and the environment thrive together.
- At least two years’ experience working in events at manager level in a similar role, with both in person and online event planning and management experience, including estimation and budgeting.
- Strong logistical skills, the ability to organise and plan effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; confidence dealing with external audiences at senior levels, approachable, articulate, positive and flexible.
- A good communicator, with clear understanding of the value of excellent contact relations.
- The ability to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Administrative competence: high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Previous line management experience.
- Excellent drafting skills for communication and publicity.
- Excellent organisation skills, including prioritising workload effectively to meet deadlines.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Desirable
Interest in and knowledge of environmental issues.
Knowledge of non-profit sector.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Political Studies Association (PSA) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as Membership, Programmes & Events Assistant!
In this role, you will provide key administrative support across our membership services, events, and programmes - including the prestigioius PSA26 Annual Conference.
This is a fixed term contract for six months from October 2025 to April 2026.
Applications are open to all, including PhD students and Early Career Researchers.
For full details of the role, please review the job description.
To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter, and a completed Equal Opps Form by 5pm on Friday, 3 October 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Our Camden Housing First and Health team is offering an exciting apprenticeship that places you at the centre of meaningful change for people experiencing homelessness in London. As a Health and Wellbeing Apprentice, you will work closely with our dedicated health leads to support residents who face barriers in accessing care, helping them take positive steps towards healthier and more independent lives. Whether it’s accompanying clients to appointments, recording important data, assisting with administrative tasks, or helping to deliver creative and engaging health events, you’ll play a hands on role in breaking down obstacles and opening doors to better health and wellbeing. Every day, you will see the direct impact of your support as trust builds, confidence grows, and individuals begin to achieve improvements in their physical health that once felt out of reach.
This opportunity is also about your own growth and development. Alongside your day to day work, you will dedicate one day each week to completing the Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker apprenticeship with Impact Futures, gaining knowledge and skills that will serve as a strong foundation for your career. Over 16 months, you will not only learn how to apply a psychologically informed approach to your practice, but also develop the expertise and confidence needed to thrive within Single Homeless Project 9SHP) and in the wider health and social care sector. By joining us, you are not just stepping into a role; you are beginning a journey that can shape a long term career, while making a lasting difference to the lives of homeless Londoners and the communities we serve.
*To be eligible for this role, candidates must have a connection to Camden, through living, working, studying, or having family or community ties, and those with lived experience are especially encouraged to apply.
About you:
- Ability to find ways to engage and develop relationships with clients.
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning.
- Passion for addressing health exclusion.
- Willingness to work as part of a diverse professional team.
- Willingness to learn IT systems and complete admin.
- Reliable and organised person.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 28th September at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th October at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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Location: Flexible with two days every fortnight in the Oxford Office
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus £2,500 car allowance
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Volunteering Experience Lead plays a vital role in ensuring volunteers feel connected, valued, and well-supported throughout their time with us. The post-holder will lead our efforts to recruit, retain and engage volunteers, shaping communications and initiatives that build a strong sense of belonging.
This role works across the entire volunteer journey, from attraction and onboarding to recognition and feedback. It leads on volunteer-facing communications and engagement campaigns, coordinates volunteer surveys, and helps build a growing, supportive network of volunteers. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating a great experience, skilled at communicating with warmth and clarity, and committed to building community through volunteering.
This role involves occasional travel and overnight stays to attend events, meetings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead targeted recruitment campaigns, working with colleagues to promote roles and attract a wide range of volunteers.
- Develop retention strategies and recognition initiatives, helping volunteers feel valued and supported throughout their time with us.
- Manage regular volunteer communications, including newsletters, updates, and storytelling that reflects the voice of volunteers.
- Coordinate annual volunteer surveys and feedback mechanisms, using data and insights to improve the volunteer experience.
- Lead the development of the volunteering portal, ensuring it meets volunteer needs and enhances user experience.
- Build and grow a connected volunteer community, supporting peer-to-peer engagement and a strong sense of belonging through in-person and digital engagement.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, ensuring alignment across departments.
- Take a proactive role in team meetings, agenda setting, and action tracking.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and other regulatory requirements.
- Engage in continuous professional development through training and feedback.
- Represent RABI at events and outreach initiatives.
- Support team operations during absences and assist with additional tasks as needed.
PERSON SPECIFICIATION:
Essential
- Affinity, understanding and demonstration of the goals and objectives of RABI
- Experience delivering volunteer communications or engagement campaigns.
- Strong inclusive communication skills, with attention to tone and audience.
- Understanding of volunteer journey stages – from recruitment to retention.
- Experience designing and running volunteer surveys or gathering feedback.
- Confident working with data to improve engagement and inform decisions.
- Collaborative approach with experience working across teams.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns.
- Comfortable using digital tools to manage and improve communication.
- Experience using CRM systems and analysing engagement data.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the agriculture and farming sector, with an ability to tailor volunteering approaches accordingly.
- Familiarity with volunteer segmentation or audience mapping.
- Familiarity with peer networks or ambassador schemes.
- Experience using digital platforms to connect and engage dispersed or geographically remote volunteers.
- A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales will be required.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Benefits
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.
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PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR, YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Job Purpose: To work with the Youth & Universities team to deliver F&BF’s programmes and projects
Salary: £29,802 – £32,565, depending on experience
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Location: London
Hours: 37.5 hours/week including occasional evening meetings
Reports to: Rachel Cohen, Senior Programmes Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
All activities will be undertaken in collaboration with the Youth Voice & Universities team.
Delivery
· To support delivery of the UN award-winning ParliaMentors programme (1.5 days per week):
o Being responsible for 2 teams of university students.
o Supporting 12 London-based students by: having 1:1 coaching calls with each of them to offer guidance and support; conducting sessions to support the teams with their social action projects and identifying area for development; conducting sessions to work through any team dynamic issues that arise.
o Supporting with facilitation of workshops related to social action, politics, leadership and interfaith.
o Administrative and logistical support (e.g., room bookings, processing reimbursements, coordinating student travels).
· To support delivery of City Bridge Trust (CBT) work (3.5 days per week):
o Responsible for overseeing the deliverables for this funder, ensuring all deadlines are met.
o Responsible for delivering four interfaith trainings for Local Authorities within London.
o Planning and delivering the annual Youth Interfaith Summit, the UK’s largest interfaith event for the climate.
o Coordinating the Youth Advisory Board, a group of young interfaith activists who will codesign the Summit.
o Responsible for coordinating the remainder of the Youth Forum for Faith and Ecology in partnership with LSE.
o Identifying and facilitating partnerships between alumni network and other relevant organizations.
o Coordinate collection and analysis of M&E data for internal and funder reporting, and production of case studies.
· To lead on social media for the Y&U team
o Responsible for creating a minimum of four posts per month for Instagram and LinkedIn for the F&BF and ParliaMentors accounts.
· To perform administrative and logistical tasks using agreed process and conventions including planning, activity/event delivery, finance, tracking expenditure.
· To monitor and evaluate delivery, and to assist with the creation of those procedures
· To follow a schedule of reporting requirements for own project and leading on the production of those reports.
· To contribute towards departmental and organisational reports e.g. by providing data and case studies.
· To contribute towards strategy development for F&BF programmes
Communications & Stakeholders
· To be an ambassador for F&BF, helping raise awareness of the programme and the whole organisation through speaking about our work in public, social media, writing articles/blogs (primarily related to departmental activities).
· To contribute towards external marketing and communications for the Community programmes, and organisational communications (e.g. event publicity, brochures, exhibition guides, newsletter, social media)
· To be involved with relevant F&BF’s Policy initiatives
· To develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and maintain the database of contacts
General
· To work with others to help achieve the organisational aims (below)
· To be an active participant in the Team, leading on some organisational initiatives to ensure a good working environment for all staff.
· To contribute towards activities to raise funds, such as developing relationships with existing and potential donors, to support funding application writing, and sharing new ideas.
· To help recruit, induct and support interns
· To look for ideas for innovation, growth, sharing our learning, and continuing relationships with stakeholders.
· Undertaking other initiatives necessary to ensure the successful implementation of the work of the organisation.
Organisational strategic goals:
- To equip more learners with the skills and tools they need to handle and influence relations between different faiths and beliefs
- To generate stronger community-based movement, with youth at the forefront
- To project the voices of those we support and the impact of our partnership with them
Person Specification:
It is essential to have sensitivity to the issues surrounding this area of work and a proven commitment to the aims of the Faith & Belief Forum.
We welcome experience and skills from all areas of a person’s life, including volunteering, community work, paid work, and education.
We are looking for someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills, and an ability to prioritise a varied workload.
You must have experience of the following:
• Delivering a successful large-scale event, including logistics, communications, programme planning and partnership management.
• Ability to work with sensitivity around issues of identity, particularly around faith & belief identity.
• Working with young people.
• Facilitating trainings or workshops.
• Designing posts and copy for different social media sites.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with external stakeholders, including volunteers.
• Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.
• Working collaboratively and effectively as a team member.
It would be advantageous to have knowledge of the following:
• Grassroots social change
• UK politics and social cohesion
• fundamental principles and practices within interfaith dialogue
Benefits include
· Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home (with roughly once/week meetings in London)
· 25 days annual leave
· 2 days paid volunteer leave
· Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities
· Regular support and coaching to help develop your skills
· Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to this sector
Our team
The Faith and Belief Forum is the UK’s leading interfaith organisation, dedicated for nearly 30 years to building understanding and strong relationships between people of all faiths and beliefs. Our vision is a society where difference is celebrated and communities are connected through respect and dialogue.
You will be working closely with the Senior Programme Manager on the Youth and Universities team to deliver our interfaith programming for young people aged 18 – 35. This includes the UN award-winning ParliaMentors programme, which equips nearly 40 young leaders each year with the tools to make meaningful social change. You will also be leading on delivering other projects that focus on the relationship between faith and the environment, including the UK’s largest youth interfaith climate event.
This role is an incredible opportunity to shape innovative and transformative programmes on a very passionate, welcoming, and empowering team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As administrator and Clerk, you will be responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Gospel Oak Youth Action Link Youth Club (GOALYC) board, including diary management and responding to letters and emails. The post holder will also provide support on matters of governance, finance, and policies, recruitment of trustees, and liaising with QCCA staff. The post holder will be working closely with youth services managers and the wider team, providing support to develop reports for the board. The post holder will be asked to visit several facilities and off-site events to make observations and ensure services delivered by the team are up to a high standard. The post holder will work with the Chair of the board and the QCCA CEO on planning, reviewing, organising, researching, implementing procedures and preparing reports. The post holder will have access to confidential information, requiring absolute discretion at all times.
Please apply with a cover letter; without it, your application will not be reviewed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£28,000 - £30,450 per year
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Healthcare Improvement Officer to join our Improvement Programmes Team and help us deliver exciting initiatives that support healthcare professionals to improve prostate cancer services across the UK. Examples of projects supported include work around establishing better Active Surveillance so that more men can avoid unnecessary radical treatment; work to restructure and make faster the diagnostic pathway; work to coordinate with primary care and support earlier diagnosis; new surgical procedures that spare men the burden of incontinence. You can read more about our work on our website.
As Healthcare Improvement Officer, you’ll play a central role in making sure our programmes run smoothly and have maximum impact. You’ll oversee on the logistics and delivery of events across the UK and online, from our Clinical Champions Programme and Clinical Advisory Group meetings to our annual healthcare professional conference. You’ll also oversee recruitment for programmes, manage databases and monitoring systems, and handle financial processes such as invoices and purchase orders, ensuring everything is delivered on time and to a high standard.
Your work will range from planning and scheduling programmes, to procuring resources, preparing materials and helping to facilitate sessions so that participants are fully supported in their learning. You’ll also contribute to quality improvement project development and coordination, working with teams across Prostate Cancer UK to share good practice and expand the reach of our initiatives.
Engagement will be a key part of your role, from maintaining webpages and digital channels to supporting our alumni network through newsletters, communications and opportunities for continued involvement. You’ll help manage our online Clinical Champions learning hub and, with training provided, will also have the chance to coach and mentor clinicians using Insights Discovery (a psychometric tool helping people understand their own and others' behavioural preferences and communication styles).
What we want from you
We’re looking for someone who’s highly organised, comfortable working with people and able to keep several projects moving at once. Strong communication skills are essential, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences, from clinicians to colleagues across the organisation.
You’ll bring experience in event planning and support, along with project coordination, and you’ll be comfortable managing webpages and creating online content. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, colleagues and senior leaders, so collaboration will be second nature to you.
An understanding of the healthcare and/or charity sectors will be valuable, as will experience in presenting and facilitating discussions. You’ll also need excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively when things get busy.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 28th September 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 6th October 2025.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We're on the lookout for a motivated Direct Marketing professional to bring their skills to our Individual Giving Team, with a focus on retention campaigns.
Direct Marketing plays an important role in the Charity’s fundraising and overall corporate strategy. We’re looking for a confident and proactive fundraiser to take responsibility for the delivery and ongoing development of our current retention programme.
You’ll deliver timely, targeted, relevant communications to our warm audiences; newly recruited and existing cash supporters and regular givers with the aim of strengthening loyalty and increasing their lifetime value.
With internal and external stakeholders, you’ll project manage existing direct marketing campaigns in the form of direct mail appeals, emails, telemarketing and occasional stewardship events. You’ll consistently analyse KPIs and make evidence-based decisions to help assist with growing the programme and delivering our overall financial target.
What we want from you
Aside from excellent knowledge and experience of working in a direct marketing environment, which includes developing and implementing retention focused direct marketing campaigns, you’ll also have a range of channel experience and marketing knowledge.
You’ll possess first class communication skills, a strong team ethic and you’ll be at ease working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The ability to manage budgets and projects is also essential, along with proven knowledge of data protection and sector compliance. Knowledge of direct marking and fundraising law would be advantageous.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.
The closing date is Sunday 5th October 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 13th October 2025.
Kempton Steam Museum, operated by Kempton Great Engines Trust, is home to the world’s largest operational triple-expansion steam engine, which supplied water to much of London until 1980. Our project, Kempton: Clean Water for Life – reaching a wider audience, is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we aim to transform Kempton Steam Museum’s engagement with visitors and the local community, while enhancing support for volunteers and care of collections.
The part-time Curatorial Officer will be responsible for the museum’s curatorial activities, with a specific focus on achieving the required collection management standards for Museum Accreditation with the Arts Council by August 2026. This will include developing curatorial policies following Spectrum guidelines. There will also be opportunities to develop interpretive materials to enhance visitor understanding and appreciation of the triple expansion engines and our collections, to foster relationships with local communities and to provide training and support to volunteers on collections management and interpretation. A full role profile is available.
As part of this project we are also recruiting a Museum Operations & Project Manager (two days per week) and a Volunteer Coordinator (two days per week). The Curatorial Officer will report to the Museum Operations & Project Manager.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a passionate volunteer-led organisation and help shape the future of a remarkable industrial heritage site.
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience in museum curation and working to collections management policies and procedures normally found in an Accredited museum
Experience of using spreadsheets and/or other collections management software
Knowledge of Arts Council Accreditation requirements and standards.
Strong organisational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including with volunteers
Personal Attributes:
Passionate about museums and their role in society
Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards
Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks
Enthusiastic about visitor engagement and learning
The role involves working with our collections and archives, which are located in areas of the Engine House accessible only via steep stairs due to the historic nature of the building. We will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate candidates wherever possible but please let us know if you have any specific access requirements.
Kempton Steam Museum, operated by KGET, tells the story of the Kempton Park pumping station and its vital role in supplying drinking water to London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Housing Independent Gender Violence Advocate (Housing IGVA)
Location: The GAIA Centre (Lambeth, London)
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The Housing Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA) will be embedded within borough housing teams to facilitate the dual working that will ensure that survivors’ safety and housing needs are met. This includes:
· Close working relationships with Housing colleagues
· Provision of specialist knowledge relating to DA for Housing Officers and Homelessness Teams to draw on
· Specialist support for survivors at the moment of crisis
· Provision of advocacy; supporting survivors to access safe accommodation
· Ongoing support from the IGVA from wider DA service, including access to group clinical supervision, casework management meetings, reflective practice sessions, one-to-one supervision from service manager
The Housing IGVA will work closely with victims of gender-based violence from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children. The role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies to recognise, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based violence).
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. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal, housing and practical options that might increase their safety. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support especially around complex housing needs.
The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options.
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 October 2025
Interview Date: 13 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.
The postholder will support and contribute to Southall Black Sisters’ (SBS) research, policy and campaigning work by developing and delivering high-quality, intersectional research that:
- Strengthens the evidence base on violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly as it affects Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) women and girls.
- Centres the lived experiences of victim-survivors, using participatory and coproduced research methods.
- Informs SBS’s advocacy, public education and service delivery strategies through accessible, impactful research outputs.
Working closely with senior staff, frontline colleagues and external partners, the postholder will design and contribute to research projects, gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and produce clear, well-structured outputs including reports, policy briefings and presentations. They will be supported to develop their research skills and will be encouraged to bring creativity and rigour to exploring the structural inequalities that shape the lives of the women SBS supports.
By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: Monday 22nd September 2025 (5.00pm).
Interview dates: Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.