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Help shape the financial heartbeat of a growing feminist charity.
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is seeking a Finance Manager to join us at an exciting time of change and growth.
With a new CEO and SLT, together with an ambitious and inspiring new vision, Rape RCSL is undergoing significant transformation in the run up to a new organisational strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth financial running of a vital and expanding service across twelve South London boroughs.
About Us
RCSL is a leading specialist charity providing trauma-informed services. We offer counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, as well as professional training.
Our work is grounded in feminist principles, empowerment, and equality — and we’re proud to be part of a national movement working to end sexual violence and abuse.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day finance functions of the organisation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all financial activities.
You’ll be responsible for preparing and posting journals, reconciling accounts, producing draft management accounts, and managing monthly processes. You’ll also collaborate closely with the Director of Finance and Resources to strengthen financial systems and prepare for future growth — including line management of a new Finance Officer from April 2026.
This role is integral to the effective running of our organisation and offers the opportunity to develop leadership experience within a small but high-performing finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all day-to-day finance functions and month-end processes.
- Prepare and post journals, reconciliations, and monthly draft management accounts.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timely settlement of outstanding accounts.
- Monitor debtors and proactively resolve queries and discrepancies.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit procedures.
- Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and internal controls.
- Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Work collaboratively across all teams to ensure financial awareness and accountability.
About You
You’ll bring:
- AAT qualification (or equivalent), or qualified by experience.
- At least two years’ hands-on experience managing day-to-day finance functions within the charity, voluntary or not for profit sector.
- Experience producing draft management accounts, reconciliations, forecasts and budgets.
- Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel).
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
- A proactive and organised approach.
- Experience of managing people and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.
- Understanding of restricted funds and charity finance principles.
- Commitment to feminist values, equity, diversity, and inclusion with experience of putting these into practice.
What We Offer
- £45,500 per annum (0.8 FTE)
- 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- 3 extra gifted days between 27–31 December
- NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
- Life assurance, healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and cycle-to-work scheme
- Supportive, feminist workplace culture with flexible hybrid working
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification
The position is offered on a flexible basis. The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
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Job Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus stops. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.
Salary: £27,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which includes 3 to 4 night shifts a week between 20:00 - 08:30. There may be some flexibility required around these hours as per service requirements.
About the Role
We're looking for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to cover the night shift in our service based in Lewisham which offers specialist intensive rehabilitation for people who require more enhanced interventions than that which is offered by commissioned community services. We support residents who live with us for up to nine months and have been discharged from acute wards to avoid admission into inpatient rehabilitation. We support our residents to step down into less supported accommodation to become more independent and integrated into the community.
In this role, you will ensure resident safety, wellbeing, and progress towards their recovery goals. You will support in creating an environment where they feel safe and empowered, and are building relationships with relevant partners and individuals key towards their journey. You will create support plans, plan and hold activities, and further support them to achieve greater independence. The night Shift plays a crucial role in continuing the high quality care provided during the day, ensuring a safe, respectful, and responsive environment for residents. night staff are expected to remain awake, alert, and actively engaged throughout their shift. Sleeping while on duty is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal for gross misconduct.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Providing night support and supervision across two nearby residential properties.
- Monitoring residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies.
- Supporting residents in achieving recovery and rehabilitation goals to promote independence.
- Maintain accurate records and handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
- Ensuring a calm, safe, and supportive environment that promotes positive engagement and progress.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and the management team to deliver high quality care.
- Remain alert and monitor CCTV throughout the shift.
- Complete all routine night duties and any tasks handed over by the day shift or service manager.
- Key worker responsibilities: complete inductions, support plans, reviews, risk assessments, and welfare checks; update records, monitor access, manage unauthorized visitors, follow missing person protocols, and escalate issues to on call when needed.
- Health & Safety: carry out property checks, report maintenance issues, keep communal areas clean and safe, and complete required reports (AINMs and others)
About You
We’re looking for a resilient and compassionate individual to join our team as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, supporting residents to reach their full potential within a flexible, recovery focused service. You’ll provide high quality care, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team that values communication, empathy, and empowerment. You will be able to be proactive and continue supporting our residents even during quieter hours, supporting with ensuring the service runs smoothly and you are actively engaged with the wider team and residents, supporting to achieve the service KPI's.
What are we looking for?
- Previous experience working with people with multiple complex backgrounds/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours
- Previous experience creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users
- IT Proficiency; ability to learn new software and basic Microsoft
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with various challenging backgrounds, mental health, addiction, exploitation, homelessness, and previous convictions
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Senior Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Job Title: Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus stops. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.
Salary: £28,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which includes 3 to 4 night shifts a week between 20:00 - 08:30. There may be some flexibility required around these hours as per service requirements.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to cover the night shift in our service based in Lewisham which offers specialist intensive rehabilitation for people who require more enhanced interventions than that which is offered by commissioned community services. We support residents who live with us for up to nine months and have been discharged from acute wards to avoid admission into inpatient rehabilitation. We support our residents to step down into less supported accommodation to become more independent and integrated into the community.
In this role, you will be the main point of contact during the night shift, leading the team by example and providing specialist support to empower the team and residents to ensure resident safety, wellbeing, and progress towards their recovery goals. You will support in managing and creating an environment everyone feels safe and empowered, and are building relationships with relevant partners and individuals key towards their journey. You will create support plans, plan and hold activities, and further support them to achieve greater independence. you’ll deliver one to one therapeutic support, act as a key worker, and help residents develop the skills and confidence to manage their mental health and wellbeing. You’ll also contribute to support plans, reflective learning, and team development, while maintaining a safe and positive living environment through effective housing management and day to day support. The night shift plays a crucial role in continuing the high quality care provided during the day, ensuring a safe, respectful, and responsive environment for residents. night staff are expected to remain awake, alert, and actively engaged throughout their shift. Sleeping while on duty is strictly prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal for gross misconduct.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Being the lead point of contact for the night shift, supporting the team and residents with specific needs and queries
- Supporting night shifts across two residential properties.
- Providing tailored, person centred support that promotes recovery, rehabilitation and independence.
- Helping residents build skills and confidence to move towards independent or supported living.
- Monitoring residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies.
- Fostering a positive, empowering, and recovery focused environment.
- Maintain accurate records and handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
- Ensuring a calm, safe, and supportive environment that promotes positive engagement and progress.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and the management team to deliver high quality care.
- Remain alert and monitor CCTV throughout the shift.
- Complete all routine night duties and any tasks handed over by the day shift or service manager.
- Key worker responsibilities: complete inductions, support plans, reviews, risk assessments, and welfare checks; update records, monitor access, manage unauthorized visitors, follow missing person protocols, and escalate issues to on call when needed.
- Health & Safety: carry out property checks, report maintenance issues, keep communal areas clean and safe, and complete required reports (AINMs and others).
About You
We’re looking for a resilient and compassionate individual to join our team as a Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, supporting residents to reach their full potential within a flexible, recovery focused service. You’ll provide high quality care, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team that values communication, empathy, and empowerment. You will be able to be proactive and continue supporting our residents even during quieter hours, supporting with ensuring the service runs smoothly and you are actively engaged with the wider team and residents, supporting the team to stay motivated and working together to achieve the service KPI's.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Previous experience working with people with multiple complex backgrounds/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours
- Previous experience creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users
- Previous experience in a similar position, where you can share your skills knowledge, and experience to support others
- Ability to be a point of contact and specialist in the service to support the team and residents with various queries and challenges
- IT Proficiency; ability to learn new software and basic Microsoft
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Alignment with our core values
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Title: Faith & Church Engagement Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Director of Membership
Period:Permanent
Salary:£37- £42k (depending on experience)
Location: SW1P 3RB United Kingdom
Work Type: Hybrid (2 office days)
Overview
Established in 1876. Mothers’ Union has 4 million members in 83 countries, and our members have been empowering communities to combat poverty, speak up for social justice, and improve wellbeing of those around them for more than 145 years. Family and community are at the heart of all we do, ensuring any change is relevant and lasting.
The ways in which we operate to fulfil that need today are quite different to that of the world of the 19th century, but our vision is still of a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships.
Mothers’ Union is unique. We do not work alongside communities; our volunteers and members work inside and with communities. Based in countless Anglican parishes, our work is run by local people for local people. Breaking the cycle of dependency, we give people the courage to transform their own lives and communities by facilitating change. Our members show their faith through action, and together aim to stop violence, poverty, and injustice.
From small community initiatives to national programmes our aim is to strengthen family life by nurturing relationships that are loving, faithful and respectful. Each member subscribes to the same values; the moral and ethical codes that are central to the ways in which we operate:
- We are firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos centred on mutual respect and collaboration.
- Our governance, leadership, and programmes are driven by and undertaken by members within their own communities worldwide; and
- We work with and welcome to the movement, people of all faiths and none.
Our members may be part of a branch or a wider parish, which sit within a Diocese, which reports to a Province. These Provinces and Dioceses follow the Anglican Church structure. Or they may be groups that sit outside. We also welcome friends and supporters and a host of active volunteers who support the work we do.
Purpose of the Role
Faith underpins all our work and, in this key role the post holder will support the Christian journey by providing resources for personal prayer, spiritual guidance, corporate worship, religious education, and contribute to and participate in member and central charity led events and worship.
This role will explore and research issues about the Christian faith that are relevant to Mothers’ Union, keep the rest of the Charity up to date on issues in the Anglican communion and wider church – and input into the design of MU strategic aims, and work collaboratively with organisations externally on developing resources and implementing faith-based initiatives.
This role will also be responsible for managing Mothers’ Union’s Church-based membership and our Faith and Diocesan Chaplains member-based forums.
However, the focus for this role will be the proactive outreach, development, and maintenance of faith related relationships primarily in Britain and Ireland. This includes creating and managing high-level networks of Christian influencers, Bishops and the wider clergy, and key faith-based organisations to improve the profile, understanding and integration of Mothers' Union within the Anglican communion and ecumenically and to grow our reach, membership numbers, and influence.
A key remit of the Faith & Church Engagement Manager post will be to participate and contribute to our faith-based discussions and resources within Mothers’ Union. For this reason, the post holder must be a practicing Christian. (Occupational requirement Equality Act 2010).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Faith management and resources
1. To lead on the development of faith resources within Mothers’ Union (MU) and lead the strategic planning of all faith initiatives, theological rationales for Mothers’ Union specific initiatives and the overall mission.
2. To ensure that MU employees understand as part of the induction process and throughout their employment, how faith guides the work and relationships of MU.
3. Working with the Director of Membership, contribute to the strategic plan for all faith initiatives and clergy and church relations within Mothers’ Union.
4. To lead MU’s faith-based forums, to work where needed with the Worldwide Board and our Central Chaplain.
5. To facilitate theological underpinning to inform our work by exploring, researching, and gathering relevant data from various sources to keep abreast of new developments and initiatives.
6. To generate faith and church-based content for our website, magazine and newsletters and deliver MU’s prayer diary and oversea Midday Prayers.
7. To work with Mothers’ Union Enterprises on resources and products that have a faith dimension or spiritual content.
8. To work with our Worldwide President or designated member of the Worldwide Board to deliver faith and worship materials for Board and Worldwide Council meetings.
9. To receive, monitor and review MU’s worldwide resources to encourage and develop the contribution these make to the distinctive faith work of Mothers’ Union.
10. To maintain and develop all Faith Resources, identifying and developing new and uniquely MU resources to be added and archiving when required dated resources.
Membership Support – Britain and Ireland
1. To produce creative and accessible prayer and worship resources for use within our membership and more widely.
2. To identify the needs of members at every level for up-to-date information and resources on theology, faith, spirituality, worship/liturgy, Christian ethics and pastoral issues for group or individual use, and to commission a range of resources to meet those needs.
3. To build and manage external partnerships, within the Church and with other faith centred organisations, developing and promoting our work with these organisations.
4. Working closely with the Director of Membership and wider Membership team, to plan and lead faith aspects at conferences and meetings as requested.
5. To help design and implement projects and campaigns that provide an active engagement for our members, raise the public profile of Mothers’ Union, contribute to membership growth strategies and further the mission to promote the Christian faith and the wellbeing of families.
6. Work with the wider membership team on the design, implementation, and delivery of new membership growth models and manage existing membership models including Church-based Membership.
General
- To produce and provide reports and resources as required for the Chief Executive and Board.
- To promote the Christian faith and prioritise the wellbeing of families with members, the clergy, external partners, wider faith organisations, and the Anglican church.
- To further the promotion and integration of Mothers’ Union work with the clergy and within the Anglican Church and facilitate policy and advocacy support for MU campaigns.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by the Director of Membership.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Experience/skills
1. Experience of writing accessible worship material and of being open to different worship styles.
2. Ability to produce theologically credible, accessible, valued, and impactful resources and documents.
3. Experience of engaging, developing and nurturing faith relationships at all levels, from members to boards, to very senior clergy.
4. Good word-processing skills- proficient at using MS Office in particular Word, Outlook, meeting platforms including Zoom and Teams and proactive social media management.
5. Research skills: Ability to collate, analyse, synthesise research data, ability to gather, manage and use a large quantity of information, research and reports effectively,
Qualifications
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Personal Attributes
1. An active commitment to the Christian faith.
2. The role sits within a Membership function. Ability to work well in a team and self–direct where required, effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines and timescales.
3. Good verbal communication skills – ability to engage effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
4. Excellent writing skills – ability to produce and tailor content to various audiences clearly and concisely; to identify and summarise key messages.
5. Ability to communicate research findings coherently and present a balanced argument.
6. Flexible, with the ability to use own initiative to focus on the delivery of agreed priorities.
7. Ability to work with volunteers, external partners and the clergy and an empathy with voluntary sector organisations.
8. Team player – ability to work with others, communicate well and to contribute positively within a team.
9. The ability to conduct work to a high professional standard and in accordance with Mothers’ Union core values.
Knowledge and Approach
1. A comprehensive understanding and sensitivity towards the Christian Faith and its application to social ethics.
2. A broad understanding of issues affecting faith and family life today and a willingness to explore the field of relationships further.
3. The ability to take a creative and lateral approach to thinking about social problems.
Desirable Characteristics
1. Experience of using Publisher software.
2. Qualification in Theology or Religious Studies.
3. An interest in international faith and theological issues
4. Ability to interpret statistics accurately.
5. An understanding of secondary research methods.
Work Location
This role will be based at our Head Office in Central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (Pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in Central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays.
Work Ethos
Integrity lies at the heart of Mothers’ Union and in our voice and actions, we aim to be:
· Respected.
· Effective.
· Accessible.
· Clear.
· And innovative approach.
Staff are expected to reflect these core values in their own personal characteristics. Post holders are expected to be able to demonstrate:
1. A level of competence appropriate to the demands of this post.
2. The ability to conduct work in keeping with high professional standards and in accordance with Mothers’ Union’s Aims, Objectives, and Values.
3. A clarity of communication.
4. A collaborative and constructive style of operating, respecting colleagues and volunteers and their contribution.
5. An understanding of or commitment to the Christian faith.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via e-mail.
The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is midnight on 17th November 2025. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not contact you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Values and Behaviours of Mothers’ Union staff
MU Staff Team Values
· Respectful.
· Supportive.
· Open.
· Adaptable.
· Solutions Oriented.
Below are examples of behaviours which show the values in practice.
Value 1: Respectful
· Being a role model, treating people with respect, both in speech and action.
· Reacting to situations and requests in a professional, calm and timely manner.
· Being sincere in understanding another person’s perspective.
· Being considerate of others’ time and concerns.
Value 2: Supportive
· Working as a team to meet collective goals and embrace shared perspectives.
· Building effective working relationships across the whole organisation.
· Celebrating successes and create a positive team spirit.
· Sharing personal knowledge, skills and experience with others to help them develop.
Value 3: Open
· Being open to constructive feedback.
· Celebrating differences and recognising everyone’s contribution.
· Engaging with stakeholders and seeking their views and feedback to improve.
· Being self-aware, reflecting on the work we do, how we do it and how it affects others.
Value 4: Adaptable
· If within capabilities, adapting to changes even if outside usual duties.
· Treating every experience as an opportunity to learn and develop.
· If possible, being flexible and responsive to the changing priorities of the organisation.
· Agreeing appropriate deadlines for work and meet them.
Value 5: Solutions Oriented
· Employing creativity by thinking outside the box to overcome challenges.
· Sharing views and driving continuous improvement.
· Encouraging colleagues to share alternative perspectives and ideas.
· Seeking solutions to solve problems.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Right to Work
Employment right to work checks are mandatory and a legal requirement to work in the UK before you are employed.
DBS Checks
This vacancy is subject to a DBS check if you are successfully selected.
Safeguarding Policy
Mother’s Union has its safeguarding principles embedded in all services we provide in Britain & Ireland. Mothers’ Union is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture for all involved in our projects, programmes, initiatives and activities. So that this can be achieved, it is essential to understand that this policy applies to everyone working on behalf of Mothers’ Union in Britain & Ireland, namely senior managers, board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, members, affiliates and contracted consultants.
Diversity & Inclusion
Mother’s Union is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with various backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work to achieve greater results for the community we support. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
Closing Date: 03 December 2025 at 00:00
The Churchill Fellowship:
The Churchill Fellowship is a unique programme that empowers UK citizens to discover new solutions from around the world to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing communities in the UK. Each year, we fund over 100 Fellows to explore innovative ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge projects anywhere in the world that relate to the issues they care about most.
Purpose of the role:
Are you curious about the society we live in and passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for a creative, passionate and organised manager to join the newly established Activate Team.
The Activate Manager will manage the delivery of the new Activate Fund, which has been designed to enable Churchill Fellows to turn their ideas into action for the benefit of individuals and communities in the UK.
The role will also collaborate closely with the Research and Engagement team to design and deliver new forms of non-financial support for Fellows, enabling them to maximise the impact of their learning, and their potential to create change.
Key Responsibilities
1. Application support
- Acting as the first point of contact for the Activate Fund, managing the inbox, responding to enquiries, providing empathetic and tailored support to applicants and grant holders.
- Designing and delivering support for applicants, for example webinars, 1:1 surgeries, contributing to guidance materials and media content.
- Contributing to the development of Fund documentation, including updating email templates used at each stage of the selection process, in close collaboration with the Salesforce team.
- Participating in longlisting applications alongside the Head of Activate to create a strong shortlist for external panels.
- Co-ordinating the shortlisting and interview process: creating the interview timetable, inviting, briefing and training panel members, liaising with interview candidates, organizing relevant documentation, and supporting the smooth running of interviews.
- Working with the Communications team, supporting the development of key messaging in the run-up to the launch of the Activate Fund in Spring 2026, including drafting web copy and e-news, sourcing case studies and quotes.
2. Grants Management
- Liaising with Activate grant holders to ensure award documentation is signed and returned and responding to any queries.
- Being the main point of contact for Activate grantholders, offering or signposting appropriate advice and support to aid successful project delivery.
- Managing the reporting and payment process in close collaboration with the Salesforce and Finance teams, reviewing progress reports, approving payments and requests for changes to grant duration or budget allocation within agreed Fund parameters.
3. Capacity Building
- Exploring, designing and delivering or brokering a range of additional support for grant holders, such as coaching, mentoring, convening, network-building, skills development and action learning.
- Collaborating with colleagues in the Research and Engagement team to make sure this capacity-building programme complements the wider Fellowship offer.
4. Evaluation and learning
- Supporting the ongoing improvement of the Activate Fund through analysis of application and award trends and by collecting and reviewing feedback, with a particular focus on EDI.
- Contributing to external evaluations and internal reviews of the impact of the Fund, as required, for example through the provision of monitoring data, sourcing of Fellows for interview.
5. Fellowship Team
- As part of the Fellowship Team, contributing to the overall preparation and running of Connect and Inspire, the annual event for new Fellows, and the biennial Award Ceremony.
- Being a proactive and collaborative member of the team, providing support to colleagues where required during busy periods of the year and contributing to a culture of ongoing and open learning.
Person Specification
- Grant making experience with evidence of supporting the delivery of a selection process and/or managing a portfolio of grants.
- Experience of designing and delivering learning programmes, facilitating communities of practice and/or providing coaching/ mentoring to support individuals to achieve their potential.
- Experience of working with or supporting people with lived experience in a learning, project management or funding role. Desirable
- Experience of piloting and evaluating new interventions/programmes with a view to scale. Desirable
- Experience using and interacting with Salesforce (or similar CRM) and of working collaboratively with a data management/systems team.
- Experience in analysing and interpreting data for the purpose of monitoring, evaluation and improvement. Desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for communicating face-to-face, in writing and by telephone with individuals at all levels.
- Strong numeracy skills, with an ability to assess viability of project budgets, review financial reports and manage grant payments.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and comfort with facilitating meetings via video conferencing platforms
- Excellent organisational, and time management skills with an ability to prioritise competing demands
- Evidence of working in a team and contributing to a culture of a diverse and collaborative working environment
- Experience of developing relationships with external organisations, teams, and individuals to source additional support and ideas.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Personality Characteristics
- A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working.
- Curious, open-minded, agile and not afraid to fail.
- Ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality.
- People focused and passionate about supporting others to achieve their potential (both Fellows and colleagues).
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of the Churchill Fellowship.
- Commitment to achieving excellence through personal development and continual learning .
About our charity: Join us to support people-led change across the UK
We run the Churchill Fellowships, a unique programme that supports UK citizens to find new solutions worldwide for today’s most pressing challenges.
Every year we fund over 100 new Fellows to discover the latest ideas and best practice in any practical issue they care passionately about, anywhere in the world. The topics they explore cover every aspect of society and are often informed by their own lived experience. They meet leading practitioners, encounter cutting-edge projects, and gather their findings in a published report. Then we help them to turn their ideas into action and inspire change in their communities and professions across the UK.
Fellows tell us that their Fellowship is life-changing, for themselves and for those who benefit from their global learning. These are dedicated and practical individuals with a strong vision of the change they want to see, the knowledge to progress it and the drive to make it happen. As a result, their impact is felt throughout the UK, and many go on to be leaders in their fields.
Our unique approach has created a community of thousands of highly effective changemakers working on the frontlines of today’s key issues. At the heart of all this is a simple but enduring concept: we are empowering individuals to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.
Working for The Churchill Fellowship
Detailed package, benefits, and wellbeing package:
- Salary - £42,000.00 per annum (5 days per week/36.5 hours)
- Hybrid working policy (4-6 days per month in the office)
- 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break
- 1-week paid leave for volunteering (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
- Employee Assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)
Standard working hours are 36.5 hours a week, 9.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Friday, including a paid lunch break of one hour.
We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office for a minimum of 4 to 6 days a month with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings and Thursday as an additional core day for Senior Leaders.
Note: Unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process and are happy to provide any reasonable adjustments candidates may need during the application or on the job. Please let us know if you require any support
How to apply
Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.
We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the role as soon as possible after that.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our office accommodation is accessible throughout.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Women & Families VAWG Specialist Service
The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJ0) is seeking a Service Manager for our Women and Families, VAWG Specialist Service to ensure the best outcomes for the women and families we support.
CJO’s Women and Families VAWG Service aims to provide a cohesive family and specialist support for vulnerable women and families of Caribbean/African heritage experiencing violence and present with complex layering of issues. We assist women and families through 1-1 advocacy, counselling, and therapeutic group support to increase wellbeing, reduce risk and increase safety. The service provides social and learning opportunities for women and families alongside meeting their immediate needs.
Job:Women & Families VAWG Specialist Service Manager
Location:London Salary:£40,000 per year, pro rata Part Time/3 days weekly Contract: 5 years
The Role
To manage and develop the delivery of the CJO VAWG service for African heritage women and families escaping violence and its impact through advocacy and therapeutic services. You will be responsible for managing your team of domestic violence workers whilst working synergistically with our clinical lead and social work support to achieve the best outcomes for the women and families who access our service.
As a member of the senior management team, you will have a strategic focus and lead on safeguarding to protect women and their children. You will have both an internal and external focus of influence with local and national stakeholders including statutory services and funders to ensure a co-ordinated community response and service for African heritage women and families.
About You
As a strong communicator, you will bring your understanding and know how to support and navigate the criminal justice systems in relation to VAWG. Able to work independently and prioritise a busy workload. An effective communicator who is innovative with experience of managing, growing, and developing your team. Excellent team player willing to get involved and support service users and staff, no matter the task or activity.
Key Objectives Within the Overall Purpose of the Post:
The management of CJOs VAWG women and family’s specialist service ensuring it meets the needs of African Heritage women and families, is contract compliant with the service specification and the charity’s policies and procedures.
- To lead and effectively manage the finance in line with the grant and annual budget.
- Lead on and participate in national, local discussions, consultation, research, monitoring and evaluation, needs assessment, collaboration, networks, to sustain and grow the women and family specialist service and any other activity relevant to deliver the service.
- Represent the service and organisation at both internal and external meetings and within multi-agency partnerships.
- Lead on and facilitate monitoring and evaluation activities, which supports the voices of service user and their data, to inform legislation, policy, and practice, identifying synergies across the organisation’s work as well as opportunities to produce and share learning.
- Facilitate a range of training for; professionals, service users, staff, volunteers, external audience to improve practice and service delivery.
- Communications - directly produce, facilitate publicity and marketing material for the service, appropriately using social media e-leaflets, paper booklets etc to increase knowledge, awareness, skills, and the impact of VAWG on the lives of women and families.
- Ensure written language is to good quality standard including emails and all other record keeping and documentation required of CJOs work.
- Ensure that the service is delivered within safeguarding practice and safe standards as per our quality mark.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Contribute towards and/or write comprehensive reports that may include data, narratives, and case studies as required by funders, commissioners, CJO and others.
- Oversee the management of the Oasis database undertaking quarterly audits and monthly monitoring of data collection for performance management of the service.
- Dip sample and audit case files as held on Oasis, ensuring staff are recording information and delivering services in line with Imkaan and other quality standards.
- Oversee the consistent use of the ‘Safe Lives’ risk assessment tool, alongside other developed risk mitigation templates.
- Ensure staff appropriately represent women and advocate on their behalf when dealing with outside agencies such as the Housing department, Police, DSS, Solicitors, Social Services, Health Professionals, and all other relevant agencies.
- Document monitoring ensure that it is provided in the agreed and acceptable formats for the VAWG women and Families Specialist Service using standard templates.
Management of Service Finance
- Work closely with the finance team to oversee the income and expenditure of the service in line with all policies and procedures of the organisation, contract, policies and procedures relevant to CJOs funded work.
- Ensure that small grants woman receive are appropriate working closely with finance, social work students and support worker(s) or volunteer.
- Take full ownership of strategic fundraising for the service, identifying funding sources and making direct applications, alongside the Director and fundraising team.
Wellbeing
- Ensure the service is delivered within CJOs Community based approach to Wellbeing and that a therapeutic approach is embedded in your practice.
- Attend regular clinical supervision
- Ensure that your staff team attend regular clinical supervision.
- Lead and manage the Thinking Space facilitator and bi-weekly debriefs alongside working synergistically with CJOs Clinical Lead.
Operational
- Along with your team, to always work in the best interest of CJO and to avoid any action that may bring CJO and or its activities into disrepute.
- To undertake any other duty commensurate with the position of Service Lead and as required by your line manager.
- To engage in one’s own performance management through training and development as required.
- As a member of the senior management team work to promote CJO’s purpose, values, and our influence through evidence-based solutions to improving the lives of vulnerable women and their family experiencing VAWG/trauma and to act-up/step in the absence of members of the senior management team or staff.
- Regularly supervise, appraise, and support the development of staff and volunteers addressing challenges and implement necessary support measures to improve performance with staff, external contractors, and agencies.
- Participate in regular supervision, induction, training, and team meetings.
- Develop appropriate partnerships, collaborations, and communications to enable our family support and gender-based violence services to be seen as a leader in its field.
- To be the lead registered officer for CJSM and Safeguarding Lead
- On occasions to work on a Saturday where time in lieu will be given.
Please ensure your CV and Cover letter address the Job Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a Day Centre Receptionist, someone who can be the first point of contact at our busy day centre in Camden, where as many as 70 young people a day regularly access for support. The receptionist will be embedded within our Youth Work team, providing both an administrative and young people focused role. The role will suit an approachable and dynamic individual, who thrives working under pressure and is motivated to deliver the best possible service to young people.
- Permanent, full-time role in the Youth Work Team
- Salary: £31,200-£34,736
- Deadline to apply: 9am Monday 24 November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Human Resources and Facilities
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £57,000 per annum plus £312 Home Worker Allowance per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Sands are the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.
We’re creating a community of compassionate and lifesaving changemakers, whose voices inspire change and turn understanding into action.
For more than 40 years, Sands has provided a safe, understanding and caring community for anyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss. We can help, whether your loss happened recently or long ago.
Sands offer many types of support, including our free, confidential telephone helpline, email support, and online group sessions. We have a UK-wide network of local groups offering peer-support in the community, social media groups helping people connect wherever they are, and free resources for partners, siblings, grandparents, and wider family and friends.
The Role
Our Human Resources and Facilities team are responsible for providing a high standard of support to our staff, who are based throughout the UK.
This exciting and high-profile role is responsible for leading on all operational HR & Facilities activity within the charity. This includes ensuring that this activity aligns with Sands’ strategic objectives and meets KPI’s set by the Board. This is a key role which will help us to promote Sands’ vision; a world where fewer babies die and when a baby dies those affected receive the best care and support for as long as they need.
The areas that the team covers include staff learning & development, organisational change management, EEDI, implementation and development of HR policies and procedures, staff wellbeing, recruitment, employee reward and recognition, employment relations, development of HR IT systems and management of our property portfolio.
With significant experience in a Head of HR role, you will have a good understanding of UK employment law and be able to apply this in everyday situations.
You will be confident in advising senior managers in HR best practice, including leading on change management processes.
Experience of developing employee benefit and wellbeing packages, HR policies and information systems is essential. Additionally, you will have demonstrable experience of developing HR strategies including budgets and be able to confidently present to groups of staff and managers.
An excellent influencer and communicator, you will be able to build effective working relationships with staff and managers across the organisation as well as external stakeholders.
With a good knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice, you will be able to manage several work streams simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent organisational and time-management skills are therefore essential for this role. You will also need to be highly numerate and demonstrate good problem-solving ability.
Skills and Qualifications
- CIPD qualification at Level 7 (MCIPD) or equivalent
- Significant experience of working in a Head of HR / People role
- Proven track record of developing and delivering HR strategies, policies, and reports aligned with organisational objectives
- Experience in organisational development, staff learning and training design, and delivery
- Demonstrated experience of introducing and embedding Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) initiatives
- Experience in HR policy development, implementation, and review
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
- Experience of managing complex employee relations cases including grievance, disciplinary, and capability matters
- Significant experience of leading organisation-wide change management and transformation projects
- Experience in developing and implementing reward and recognition initiatives
- Experience of introducing and promoting staff health and wellbeing programmes
- Strong working knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS), ideally Sage HR or equivalent platform
- Experience of managing departmental budgets and reporting on financial performance
- Proven experience of leading, motivating, and developing a team of HR professionals
- Excellent influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
- Ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Sound knowledge of data protection and GDPR legislation as it relates to HR practice
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a pragmatic approach to complex issues
- Confident, assertive, and able to make sound judgements and decisions when required
- Experience of, or an interest in, facilities management
- Understanding of maternity, neonatal, and healthcare policy and practice across the UK
- Empathy with Sands’ vision, mission, and values
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sands, please do not hesitate to apply.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Purpose of the post
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, the postholder will oversee all financial operations, providing strategic insights to inform decision-making and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
This role is integral to supporting the organisation’s mission of advancing health research through effective financial stewardship, and it offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced finance professional to make a significant contribution within a mission-driven organisation.
Main responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning
• Develop and implement robust financial strategies to support the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Support procurement and commercial processes, ensuring value for money and delivery assurance.
Financial Management, Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow management.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the executive team, Trustees and external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of annual accounts and coordinate with external auditors, specifically in relation to Companies House and Charities Commission obligations.
Stakeholder engagement
• Work closely with workstream leads to provide financial advice and insights that guide strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with external funders, grant providers, and other stakeholders to ensure transparent financial management.
Process improvement
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes and tools, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
- Proven experience in independent financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements in the UK, specifically in relation to not-for-profit, charitable and research organisations.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment.
- Familiarity with grant management and reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of financial systems, implementation and optimisation.
- Experience in developing financial strategies within a growing organisation.
- Experience of modelling operational costs to support decision making and delivery.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise and, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an organisation in its infancy or a start-up.
- Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques.
- Understanding and experience of procurement of good and services in a health and/or data research environment.
Dimensions
- This is expected to be a full-time post however AHS would consider applicants looking for part-time opportunities.
- AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.
- Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK.
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply online with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, your preferred working hours (FTE or PTE) and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is midnight on Sunday 23 November 2025.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 15 December 2025.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Position: Head of Volunteering
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This year, we’ve embarked on introducing a bold, exciting new operating model and structure to improve our services and support to help everyone affected by MS.
We’re making it easier for people who use our services to find and connect to the support they need. And we're looking at ways to make our support more accessible and personalised to meet people’s individual needs, no matter where they are on their MS journey.
We’re creating services that are flexible so that, when someone's circumstance changes, we’ll change too. As demand for our services grows, we’ll always be ready to support everyone who needs our help.
Our new structure and our new ways of working will bring all of these services together under one delivery model launching next year. We're creating a new virtual support hub to bring together everything our community needs to manage their MS or support and care for someone living with MS.
Our Head of Volunteering is a key leadership role in our Services and Support directorate, as part of our Services Development function.
We rely heavily on our volunteers to support our mission and improve the lives of people affected by MS. Our volunteers who generously donate their time are critical to our success.
Our volunteers play an important role in:
- fundraising events
- delivering resources to people affected by MS
- advocating for MS research and policy
- providing care and support to the MS community
Our Head of Volunteering will be:
- leading on the development and implementation of the organisation's volunteering strategy
- growing organisational capacity and capability in volunteering, maximising the unique contribution volunteering can make to support the MS Society's strategic aims.
- leading a team who will support our volunteer journey, volunteer experience and volunteering systems, developing a high-performing and motivated culture within teams.
- ensuring volunteer-related policies, products and procedures are aligned with sector best practice and opportunities are increased to support the engagement and retention of volunteers, leading to an increase in flexible volunteering roles and volunteers.
- seeking new opportunities to grow and develop volunteer capacity, engagement and impact.
We’re looking for:
- extensive experience of development and successful implementation of a volunteering strategy or plan
- a proven track record of operating at a senior level within a volunteering function or organisation, engaging significant numbers of volunteers.
- significant experience in developing and implementing volunteer journeys, policies and processes focussed on improving the volunteer experience.
- substantial experience of successfully leading and managing a large and geographically dispersed teams of staff and volunteers, embedding change and fostering a high performing culture.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 7 November 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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!
Location: Remote UK
Closing Date: November 13th, 2025 (12PM GMT)
Work summary
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Full time - 5 days per week
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The candidate must understand and have familiarity with US 501(c)3 finances and reporting requirements.
About The Role
Climate Catalyst is dedicated to galvanising the collective power of business, investors and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. Our vision is a just, prosperous world in which global warming is limited to 1.5C. We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager, to join our People + Operations team. This role is a full time position and reports to the Director of People + Operations.
This is a mission critical role that helps us build seamless, smart, and compliant operations for our organisation. The overall remit of this role is to:
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Support on key aspects of financial management across budget development and forecasting, monthly reporting, and managing our external finance partners.
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Managing domestic and international payroll via our employment partners, and managing vendors and contracting.
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Support on general operations across systems and software administration, and compliance practices.
Financial Management + Forecasting
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Support work on annual and multi-year budget forecasts, based on programming needs and organizational trajectory
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Develop and maintain budget forecasting tools for departments to manage their annual budgets, to help inform strategic decision-making
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Manage organization’s cash flow to ensure financial stability across restricted and unrestricted funding
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Allocate staff, program, and operational costs to appropriate grants and work with finance partners to create budget systems to assign and track that spend
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Oversee work of our external bookkeeping and accounting partner–Jitasa–and serve as their main point person
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Develop cost types and appropriate coding for all expenses, and manage correct use of them
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Ensure all expense policies and internal controls are in line with best practices, up to date, clear and accessible to staff, and consistently referenced
Payroll + Vendor Payment
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Oversee and execute payroll cycles for all employees and contractors, through our domestic and international PEO, and vendor management platform
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Oversee relevant local and state taxes and reporting, in line with US PEO requirements
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Responsible for payroll administration such as new hire documentation and processing standard payroll on a monthly basis and any payroll changes
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Manage contracting process, liaising with outside legal counsel when required
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Get vendors, contractors and new contracts set up in our contract management system
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Run due diligence processes in accordance with our due diligence policy
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Ensure and execute reimbursements for all employees in line with expense policies
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Prepare and issue any relevant tax documents for vendors and contractors
Funder Engagement + Reporting
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Work with the fundraising team to develop programme budgets for proposals
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Manage financial reporting requirements during and at the end of each grant cycle
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Review draft donor agreements prior to legal, and set up grants in Climate Catalyst systems to allocate staff time and expenses accordingly
Annual Reporting + Compliance
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Support the Board Treasurer, CEO, and Jitasa in coordination of annual reporting to relevant authorities
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Support annual audit preparation by serving as the internal coordinator for all requirements and documents as requested by auditors
Business Operations + Additional Support
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Manage all software and team systems, including access, permissions, and renewals
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Ensure all systems and data are managed in compliance with GDPR and other data protection legislation
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Ensure team data protection policies are up to date, relevant and adhered to
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Serve as the main point of contact to Climate Catalyst’s insurance broker and manage insurance policies – ensuring all policies are clearly accessible and paid in a timely fashion.
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Fill out and maintain all relevant lobbying documentation for the US, Europe, and any other relevant jurisdictions
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Ensure that all policies, trademarking, and terms of service are up to date on our website
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Support in material development for Board budget presentations
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Manage existing technology and equipment inventory and procure new equipment for all new hires and support in onboarding and offboarding as required
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Identify and implement systems and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
What You Would Bring
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Strong budgeting, expense management, forecasting and financial planning & reporting skills
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Experience in vendor and contract management as well as efficiency improvements
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An understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements including but not limited to tax regulations and contract and legal risk management
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Proficiency in managing financial and operational software
How You Work
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Ability to manage work streams independently
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Cross-functional collaboration across various departments
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Clear and precise communication
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Ability to navigate organizational change
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Eager to collaborate and solve challenges
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Team player and true champion of your colleagues
Applications
To apply, please upload a brief cover letter outlining interest in the role and your CV to this application page. The deadline for applications is November 13th, 2025. We are keen to fill this position soon and will start reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may begin interviewing before the application deadline. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We value authenticity! Please prepare your application and interview responses yourself, without using AI tools.
Compensation + Benefits
The starting salary for this role is £53,900.
Benefits include: health insurance, stipends for wellness and phone/Wi-Fi, professional development fund, co-working space coverage, generous pension contribution and more. For more information about working with us at Climate Catalyst, visit our website.
Diversity at Climate Catalyst
Climate Catalyst aims to design inclusive strategies to meet our objectives. We recognise that the only way to deliver on that is to build a diverse team made up of people with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage people from historically marginalised and currently under-represented groups in the climate movement, to apply to work with us.
Equal Employment Opportunities
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At Rights & Security International, we are seeking a part-time Racial Justice Officer to support the growth of our racial justice work in the UK. We are a London-based international human rights organisation that works to end racism, Islamophobia and other abuses when governments act in the name of ‘security’ or ‘counter-terrorism’.
For the past decade, we have been investigating the UK’s ‘Prevent’ counter-extremism programme, including how it impacts minoritised children in schools, British Muslims and neurodivergent people.
We are looking for someone with a broad skill set ranging from research and analysis to outreach and networking. You will help us build or join advocacy networks among national and local UK groups, support our litigation and freedom-of-information requests on Prevent, and investigate possible harms.
You may also contribute to our other projects, such as our work on migrants’ rights.
The initial contract will be for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming team of highly dedicated staff who embrace human rights for all people.
This position reports to the Freedom of Expression and Belief Team Leader.
Person specification:
RSI is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented candidate who has:
· An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field – one that involves research and analysis.
· Experience in building networks to promote racial justice. Those networks could be at the community level or the national level.
· A solid understanding of concepts related to equality, particularly racial and gender justice.
· Demonstrated experience in using a variety of research methodologies.
· Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
· A strong sense of motivation and an ability to work independently (with supervision).
· Effective time management skills.
· A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities:
· Support RSI’s research, advocacy and litigation on Prevent, particularly the programme’s equality impacts.
· Build and strengthen RSI’s relationships with other groups in the UK that address Prevent or racial justice issues. Support RSI in building similar relationships in Ireland.
· Review draft UK legislation to find any potential racial justice consequences, and develop ideas for better approaches.
· Any other tasks as designated by the supervisor or Executive Director.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. Should you require reasonable assistance for the completion of your application, please contact us via the email address listed on our website.
We offer flexible working hours.
Please note that we are only able to respond with feedback to shortlisted candidates.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
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Interim Director of Finance & Resources – FTC until 31 December 2026 (with possibility for extension/ permanent)
The Director of Finance & Resources role is a pivotal position at Leukaemia UK. You will be part of the Senior Management Team reporting to the Chief Executive, working closely with them and fellow Directors to drive the charity’s long-term business strategy and organisational culture. You will oversee the day to day Financial, HR, IT, and Facilities Management operations, and work closely with the CEO on charity governance.
You will be an exceptional people leader, able to inspire and motivate team at all levels, and galvanise a high performing, values driven culture. You will be values-driven and passionate about being part of an organisation that will make a difference to people’s lives.
Leukaemia UK – Our Charity
We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through finding and funding life-changing research, awareness and advocacy.
Despite progress in recent decades, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes and survival rates are among some of the worst of any cancer. And the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong.
Over the next 5 years we plan to increase our investment in ground-breaking world class research and policy development focused on improving access to kinder, more effective diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia. To do this, we have embarked on a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, and engagement and impact.
The Director of Finance and Resources is key to our strategy and to leading the charity to the next level as part of the Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for an experienced Director to help us lead the transition from one strategy to the next in 2026 by leading our financial planning and reporting, together with our people first culture. The role of Director of Finance and Resources is central to almost every area of our work. You will be responsible for:
· effective financial management,
· people and organisational design and culture,
· governance and legal,
· IT and premises.
This role is an exciting opportunity to support Leukaemia UK to make a huge impact on the lives of people diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers over the coming years, by working as part of a professional, highly motivated Senior Leadership Team that works hard to achieve our goals and bring our values to life in every aspect of our work.
We want to ensure that there is a diversity of perspectives across the charity, which are truly representative of the communities and individuals we serve. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups with the relevant skills and experience, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities across a broad age- range.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the post holder will be able to work strategically, autonomously and collaboratively as a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team which consists of this role and a Director of Research & Advocacy, Director of Fundraising, and Director of Communications. You will have responsibility for working with the Board and managing the Finance Committee, People & Culture Committee and Remuneration Committee. The post holder will consistently embody our values of bold, curious and collaborative in their strategic leadership of the Directorate.
You will be able to step into the role quickly, already being experienced in senior financial leadership alongside oversight of other support functions. Your background could be within the charity sector or other dynamic organisations, and you will bring a real drive to be part of making something great! The role mixes strategic oversight with hands-on doing as is usual in smaller organisations, and you will be comfortable balancing these ways of working.
Team
We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on “keeping it real” with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity maximises voluntary income to invest in invest in more life-changing research, so that we can continue to have impact for those with a leukaemia diagnosis.
From us you can expect all the laughter you can handle, as well as great challenge and support. We are all about delivering exceptional supporter experience and making a real difference to people’s lives.
Leukaemia UK and You
This role requires managing several internal disciplines and external partners, and is a great role for someone looking to develop and evolve a relatively new directorate, enhancing organisational capability in key areas. You will have real autonomy in your work and get stuck into a range of disciplines, helping to drive us forward and make an impact for all those affected by leukaemia.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Qualified accountant.
- Successful track record in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Previous experience in managing external audit, risk management, payroll, pension, and procurement functions.
- Successful track record in line management, building teams and engaging working climates, where staff are motivated, performing to a high standard and engaged.
- Experience building an inclusive culture and creating workplace systems and processes in line with this culture.
- Evidence of working with board members and other senior management to help deliver strategic objectives, good governance and financial priorities.
- Evidence of identifying new strategic initiatives and leading change.
Desirable
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Experience in leading one or all of HR, IT, Legal, Premises highly desirable.
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Experience of leading Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within an organisation.
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Experience in a governance role as a Trustee or equivalent.
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Experience of working with outsourced providers.
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Experience of interim roles.
Skills and Abilities
- A proven ability to think and act strategically.
- Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sharp commercial acumen; able to spot opportunities and make connections.
- Strong and effective leadership and management skills - supporting, involving and guiding staff so they feel valued, inspired and empowered to succeed.
- Strong communicator with the ability to tailor communications to suit a range of different audiences.
- Ability to operate effectively at all levels across the organisation, with proven influence and persuasion skills at board level.
- A highly organised, meticulous and thorough approach to work.
Styles and Behaviours
- Highly personable – a genuine ʻpeople personʼ – who can secure the confidence of others quickly and help build a diverse and effective culture.
- True team player who can thrive in a highly collegiate environment where matrix working is the norm.
- Results orientated with high standards and a strong can-do attitude and a sense of personal responsibility.
- Tenacious and resilient, with a positive and enthusiastic mind-set.
- A strong empathy with and understanding of the work that the Charity do – supporting life changing care for patients.
- Willing to take a hands-on approach when necessary, and lead by example.
Together we can find and fund the research that matters most to people living with blood cancer.
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ROLE
Head of Services
REPORTING TO
Director of Frontline Services
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This is a critical operational leadership role that is responsible for the operation of the
organisation’s supported accommodation services.
Providing operational leadership to team managers and ensuring compliance with
organisational, contractual, local authority and legal regulations and the quality of
services is pushed to the highest possible standards; ensuring excellent outcomes for
residents and a positive and high performing working environment for teams.
This role will also be accountable for the development of excellent relationships with
external partners, commissioners, and other key stakeholders for support services in
the organisation.
You will be a key member of the charity's Extended Leadership team
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Service Delivery
• Lead in setting organisational standards and performance targets across the
support and resident services teams that reflect contractual requirements and
organisational standards.
• Actively promote and develop person centred practices based on a trauma
informed approach and psychologically informed environment to working with
residents with high support needs and challenging behaviour.
• Be accountable for the operational performance of the services, allocating
resources strategically to ensure that key performance indicators are achieved
and that action plans are in place where required to improve service
performance.
• Remodelling to promote accountability and co-production approaches with
residents.
• Work with the Head of Building & Facilities to ensure your teams put health &
safety procedures into practice to create a safe environment for our residents
and staff. Contribute, and when required, lead on the formation and review of
policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the Frontline Service’s Management On Call rota, providing
support to frontline services outside of office hours
Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with Commissioners and regulatory bodies to enable
the service to meet contractual and regulatory KPI's and requirements.
• Submit management information on a monthly and quarterly basis and produce
other statistics and data as directed by the Director of Frontline Services.
• Responsible for effective liaison with outside agencies including the police, social
services and other statutory and voluntary agencies and delegating this work
where appropriate.
• Represent the organisation externally at forums, conferences and meetings.
• Contribute to the wider management team in frontline services to ensure good
communication, coordination and consistency of practice, approach and
development across the Directorate.
Business Planning and Project Management
• Drive business planning activities within contracts, ensuring relevant and
challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing
turn around action plans as may be necessary
• Where agreed, project manage new services or service developments.
• Working closely with Finance Department to set, manage and monitor allocated
budgets for income and expenditure for support and resident services and to
ensure that teams meet performance targets.
• To ensure that financial procedures are maintained at all times in accordance
with organisational policies and procedures.
Managing and Developing People
• Take a leading role in developing a positive, values-based organisational
culture, in line with the charity's Your Place Way approach
• Developing performance targets and quality control measures for teams, and
monitoring performance to ensure that these are met.
• Supporting managers and teams by setting clear objectives and holding
individual supervisions regularly.
• Ensuring good communication across teams by holding team meetings
regularly, and additional briefings as necessary.
• Inducting new managers and planning the continuous professional development
of existing managers through annual appraisals.
• Managing the workload of teams to ensure that adequate cover is provided at
all times.
Safeguarding
• Act as Safeguarding Lead for the organisation
• To actively promote an open and accountable approach across the
organisation as a whole that ensures the organisation meets our legal duties,
keeps our policies up to date, and puts our residents' best interests at the
forefront.
Intensive Housing Management
• Ensure that our landlord responsibilities are delivered in a person-centred way
and in line with our regulatory and legal responsibilities
• Oversee the creation of a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment across all
our services that is responsive to resident needs.
• Develop standards and practice that provide clear evidence-based reporting to
meet regulatory compliance
General
• To attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate,
Management and planning meetings.
• To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which
may be required from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of position and being an effective member of
the wider Your Place team.
Essential Criteria
Experience
• Strong background in leading and delivering supported accommodation
services
• Extensive experience working with rough sleeping and other homelessness
services
• Experience leading and delivering intensive housing management
responsibilities
• Experience of case management and delivering best practice around; needs
assessments, high quality personalised support or advice services to vulnerable
adults, including people with high support needs
• Experience of contract management with stakeholders
• Experience of project management and mobilisation of new services or
developing existing services
Skills & knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of single
people who experience homelessness and rough sleeping, the benefit of move
on and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.
• Knowledge of the commercial and regulatory requirements of supported
housing.
• CIH Level 5 qualification
Abilities
• Ability to interact at senior, strategic level with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressured environment, with multiple
competing priorities and to quickly adapt to new situations.
• Ability to network, liaise, negotiating and influence effectively with outside
agencies.
• Ability to undertake budget management, produce financial reports and
collate and interpret financial and statistical information.
Personal qualities
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Your Place.
• Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals
according to deadlines, and a flexibility to juggle a variety of tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Awareness of own training and support needs.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across teams and functions
• Commitment to the values of inclusion and belonging
Desirable criteria
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in adult social care or leadership and
management.
Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the
Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.
Interview date: week commencing 10 November 2025
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
Job Purpose
Lead and develop the charity’s HR and Volunteering functions (People) to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive work environment, in line with the organisation’s values and EDI objectives
Key Tasks
Leadership
• Work with the People Sub-Committee (PSC) and SMT to develop and implement organisational people strategies and plans to support the delivery of our organisational strategy for older people.
• Have responsibility for our progress against these plans; measure and report this to PSC and SMT, including by administering our annual people survey, volunteer survey and trustee survey. Identify areas that require improvement and make recommendations for change.
People management
• Oversee People-related policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to those in line management roles within the organisation including on performance management issues and processes.
• Provide line management and support to the Community and Volunteer Manager, ensuring 6 their work aligns with organisational priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and change management.
Administration
• Ensure all employee compliance requirements are met, including DBS checks, right to work documentation, and up-to-date staff records.
• Work with the DFO to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing)
Quality
• Ensure that AUKEL’s People policies and procedure are in compliance with the Charity Quality Standard.
• Strive for excellence through the people in the organisation.
Liaison
• To participate to the National Age UK HR network to exchange insight and learn good practice.
• To liaise with our Solicitor team to ensure compliance when managing complex cases.
• To represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events in order to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting charitable companies.
• To attend relevant HR/ Employment Law seminars or work groups as the AUKEL HR ambassador.
General
• To meet regularly with the CEO for support, supervision and appraisal.
• To attend team and staff meetings, as required.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required
from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To undertake any training required to fulfil the role.
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional links
• This role reports directly to the CEO
• Excellent working relationship with SMT and Finance team.
• Close working relationship is needed with the Operations Coordinator and the Executive and Governance Coordinator.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
• Significant experience of a Generalist HR role including managing employee relations in compliance with UK employment law.
• Experience in collaboratively developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in working collaboratively with managers to provide both constructive feedback and support to staff.
• Experience of line management and developing staff or volunteers.
Desirable
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of reporting directly to a Trustees Board.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practice across People Functions.
• Degree in Human Resource
Desirable
• Management or have acquired the equivalent CIPD level through experience assessment (or working towards same)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety as it relates to the HR function
• HR data system/ data bases (preferably Sage HR).
• Confidence in using Office365 including Microsoft forms.
Skills/Attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication including ability to write reports and present to different stakeholder groups.
• Ability to collect and analyse data to extract insights and trends to make informed decisions.
• Intermediate IT skills including using of Microsoft form and polls.
• Professional and proactive approach which instils confidence, trust and motivates others
Desirable
• Mediation skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Values-driven and aligned with the mission of the charity.
• Empathetic, with a strong commitment to employee and volunteer well-being.
Additional Requirements
• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• This post is required to ensure to undertake regular CPD to ensure that their working knowledge is up to date with
changes in employment law and HR best practice.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
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