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HOMECARE REGISTERED MANAGER
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Hopscotch Homecare takes pride in working to support the vulnerable of south Camden and beyond, with exceptional care in the home. We take the safety of our service seriously, both for our clients and our care workers. Those who draw on our care are centred in our service.
This Registered Manager role will give you the chance to be an integral part of our Homecare Service and be part of the full management team of our charity, Hopscotch Women’s Centre.
Our Homecare service has a dynamic team of Coordinators and Field Care Supervisors who will look to you to be proactive and fully engaged in managing the team, strengthening our organisational provision and making sure the team can be free to focus on their incredible work with the vulnerable of London.
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Location: Fully office based, NW1 2PY
Reporting to: Head of Homecare
WHY HOPSCOTCH HOMECARE?
o An opportunity to live out your values
o Working in a trauma informed environment
o A chance to challenge and increase the standards in Adult Social Care
o Working with a diverse and vibrant team
o Team positivity, creativity and problem solving
o A place where all voices are heard
o Daily opportunities to make a meaningful impact on those in need
o Signatories of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant – creating a safe working environment for all staff
o Generous annual leave provision, including flexible working around the winter holidays
o Occupational sick leave
o Regular internal and clinical supervision with amazing therapists
o Continuous training
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
o To provide a high-quality homecare service that support the rights of our clients to live the lives they choose in a person-centred way
o Efficiently manage the day to day running of the Homecare charity including:
· Allocate resources and monitor performance to deliver high quality homecare to clients within budget
· Manage all aspects of the staff team and provide sound leadership to ensure staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely and happily
RESPONSIBILITIES
o Manage the safety and quality of the service in line with legislative requirements and charity’s policy and procedures
o Undertake training and development to keep up to date with the law, best practice and changes in company policy. Apply this knowledge to day-to-day management and delivery of care
o Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace and in the field. Act as lead for infection prevention and control
o Maintain full and accurate records and reporting systems in accordance with legal requirements and to ensure the effective running of the service.
o Implement quality management and improvement systems. Effectively manage complaints and incidents. Carry out investigations relating to the quality of the service and use findings to make improvements
o Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of the service
o Provide a good service to clients:
o Promote the rights of each client and keep their wishes at the centre of their care and support
o Make sure that prior to each service commencing, full initial assessments with the client and/or their chosen representatives, has been completed. This includes what the client needs and would like to achieve from their care and support
o Make sure the team have written an individually tailored care and support plan and have agreement that respects the customer’s wishes and promotes their dignity and privacy
o Agree appropriate risk control measures to reduce identified risks
o Provide the customer, and where appropriate their representatives, with information about the service so that they are clear about what to expect and how they can raise any concerns
o Apply excellent communication skills with clients, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver high quality homecare services
o Keep all information about customers and their families secure and confidential
Lead & Manage Staff:
o Manage the effective recruitment, induction and training of the coordinator (s), supervisor (s), care workers and other support staff, ensuring there are sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff allocated appropriately to meet service needs at all times
o Identify ongoing training needs and ensure staff are up to date with current best practice
o Implement company policy and procedures in relation to managing absence, disciplinary, capability and grievance matters
o Provide information, guidance and ongoing supervision to enable staff to effectively and safely carry out their roles
o Carry out appraisals and monitoring of staff performance
o Ensure all emergency on-call issues are dealt with effectively, such as covering calls either directly or indirectly when care workers are sick or absent.
Promote Hopscotch Homecare Service:
o Attend external meetings and represent the service in a positive manner
o Participate in the growth and development of the service
o This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties
o Attend all training provided in line with regulatory requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Personal Attributes - Essential
o Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support and care workers
o Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practice
o Commitment to always respecting the rights of client and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives
o Exceptional team player
o Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions
o Professional, excellent timekeeper and reliable
Knowledge and understanding - Essential
o Excellent experience in the provision of homecare services, in line with best practice
o Excellent understanding of the principles of high-quality person-centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice
o Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and the law and CQC regulations relating to domiciliary care services.
o Must have S/NVQ L5 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualification
o Understanding of systems to maintain confidentiality in relation to customers, staff and the business
o Knowledge of health and safety matters in relation to homecare services and risk management
o Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding procedures
Experience and skills
oMinimum of two years’ experience of managing a team
- Excellent communication skills. Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals
o Ability to support customers with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non- judgmental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy
o Experience of care services, risk assessment and person-centred care and support
o Ability to plan and organise workloads effectively
o Good administrative skills and computer literacy
o Experience of managing and developing an effective staff team including recruitment, training, supporting and supervising staff
o Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures
o Experience of financial management desirable
o Ability to implement policies, procedures and instructions
Additional requirements
o Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date
o To work closely with the Head of Homecare, attending very regular reflective supervision sessions and annual appraisals
o Attain an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service formally known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure
o Right to work in the UK
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Registered Charity
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Empowering independence with compassionate Homecare for confident living
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Location: Causton Street Office, Pimlico, London/Hybrid
Contract: 12- month fixed term, part-time (28 hours per week)
Salary: £38,240 (£47,800 FTE)
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor to play a key role within the Safeguarding team, based from Causton Street, Pimlico.
Job Summary
Work as a team to support the Diocese of London in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with both UK legislation and House of Bishops Guidance. Responds well to safeguarding allegations and concerns, management of risk and making the church a safer place in line with the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards.
Job responsibilities
Casework
- Respond to concerns and allegations of harm, working with statutory agencies; and protection of those who work with children and vulnerable adults in line of the House of Bishops Guidance.
- Acting as a contact point for those in church and statutory agencies, provide advice on all safeguarding matters, ensuring the DST is operating in line with the law, government guidance and national practice guidance from the House of Bishops. Ensure that safeguarding procedures are carried out throughout the process, with appropriate liaison with statutory agencies.
- Ensure appropriate support for alleged victims and their families and respondents and their families, throughout an investigation and thereafter.
- Maintain practices standards in all case work, ensuring five key principles underpin all adult safeguarding work, human rights and have due regard to mental capacity and acting in the best interests of those in need of support. Supporting practice and policy development around case management safeguarding processes.
- Work with individuals who come to our attention to ensure appropriate risk assessment and risk management plans to set boundaries within a church setting; for those who are convicted of an offence, or where there are continuing unresolved concerns regarding risks to others.
- Work with statutory agencies, including attending appropriate strategy meetings, case conferences as arranged by statutory agencies or requested by the Casework Manager or Head of Safeguarding.
- Ensure that referrals to the DBS for barring from work with children or vulnerable adults and reports to the Charities Commission are submitted in line with statutory guidance.
- Ensure that the Bishop of London, area Bishop, Archdeacon and Head of Safeguarding and Case Work Manager are always informed when an allegation of abuse is made against a church officer. To manage case work within legal parameters and in line with the House of Bishops Guidelines.
General
- Provide professional safeguarding advice and undertake pro-active relationship management to ensure parishes and worshipping communities are aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect; to keep them abreast of policy and practice developments.
- Under the direction of the Safer Churches Programme Manager to undertake strategic safeguarding projects and improvement work including polices and projects in line with identified business needs and operational plans. Developing initiatives to support the effective implementation across your designated area in order to ensure excellent safeguarding practices across the Diocese.
- Understand and implement, where necessary, information sharing protocols.
- Assess risk and advise on safer recruitment with the use of the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Training and Professional Development
- Deliver where required training including bespoke inputs when gaps are identified and the Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction package.
- Undertake as appropriate continuing training and professional development in the safeguarding field.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- A social work qualification recognised by the Health and Care Professional Council, or a similar qualification in a related area/profession, or experience.
- Specific training in a variety of aspects of child or adult safeguarding.
- Experience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory organisations in managing or contributing to safeguarding, including managing allegations against people in positions of trust and the management of those who may pose a risk.
- Experience of a fast-paced environment with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and the ability to manage your own time/priorities.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding adults and children policy, procedures and legislation and experience of child and/or adult safeguarding work as a practitioner.
- Practitioner experience of working with victims or survivors of abuse, including adults with mental health issues.
- Practitioner experience of working with perpetrators of any form of abuse.
- Knowledge and experience of recognition of risk, risk assessment and risk management and the ability to contribute to multi-agency risk meetings. Knowledge of processes such as MAPPA, MARAC and PREVENT.
- Excellent listening and communication skills and strong verbal communications skills and ability to produce clear written records and reports.
- Have exceptional people skills and the ability to build positive partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders.
- Ability to work sensitively with survivors, those who are subject to allegations and/or those that may pose a risk.
- In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England.
- Right to work in the UK.
- The person will require an enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
- Some understanding of Church of England structures and experience of working with the Church or other faith groups in respect of safeguarding children and/or adults who may be vulnerable
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
The interviews will be held on the first week of August in-person at our office in London.
Registered Charity
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For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ
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Are you passionate about the future of healthcare technology and data? Do you want to help shape the conversation around AI in medicine and support projects that influence national policy and workforce planning? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
At the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), we’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised AI and Data Coordinator to join our External Affairs team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and healthcare, supporting our AI programme and delivering sector-leading workforce data projects.
What You’ll Do
Support our AI Programme
- Be the first point of contact for AI-related queries and stakeholders.
- Organise and support meetings with leading experts in healthcare AI.
- Coordinate events, maintain documentation, and track project progress.
- Help ensure the RCR remains a leading voice in healthcare AI.
Deliver High-Impact Data Projects
- Support the planning, delivery, and analysis of our annual workforce censuses.
- Maintain contact lists, track responses, and validate data.
- Assist with data visualisation and reporting (training provided).
- Help produce reports that influence media, government, and NHS workforce planning.
General Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Draft correspondence, reports, and briefings.
- Uphold data protection and confidentiality standards.
What You’ll Need
Essential
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Proven experience in administration and project support.
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional development.
Desirable
- Interest in AI, healthcare technology, or data analysis.
- Experience with Excel or Power BI.
- Ability to summarise complex information and take accurate meeting minutes.
This is more than just a coordination role — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. You’ll help shape the future of radiology and oncology, support doctors across the UK, and contribute to projects that make a real difference in patient care.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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We’re looking for a passionate and relationship-driven Partnerships Lead to grow and manage our organisation's impactful collaborations with schools, communities, and corporate partners.
About Khulisa:
Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime.
Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we also work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to build and manage Khulisa's high-impact partnerships with schools, communities, and corporates that generate income and expand the reach of our therapeutic programmes. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Identifying, initiating, cultivating and managing relationships with schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Local Authorities
- Working closely with Khulisa's Head of Programmes and Participation to develop, implement and regularly review our schools engagement plan
- Developing and maintaining relationships with corporate partners to generate financial support, sponsorships, and other forms of engagement
- Maintaining a record of and report on partnership pipelines, engagement outcomes, and income forecasts and actuals
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description below.
The post holder will be required to work from home permanently but be willing and able to easily travel to various locations across the London and the North West as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.
What we're looking for:
Abilities/Experience
- Experience of generating new partnership engagements from schools and/or other youth spaces and to secure their participation in social impact projects where resources are pooled.
- Ability to identify new opportunities for partnerships and initiate engagements, including knowing when to bring in senior colleagues to maximise the chance of success.
- Experience of manage multiple and diverse stakeholder groups, to recognise shared values, and secure commitment to joint-working.
- Experience of creating compelling digital presentations for a variety of audiences, using PowerPoint or similar software. • Ability to buy strongly into strategic objectives and reflect passion for Khulisa’s work with young people.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as the job requires, and to travel.
- Commitment to inclusive, wellbeing-led approach to supporting young people.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and to engage others in a compelling manner to securer their ongoing interest.
- Deep understanding of the education sector, secondary schools in particular, and the factors that could contribute to young people becoming excluded or marginalised.
- Sound knowledge of the various stakeholders in the education sector, including the complexities of building relationships with multi-academy trusts and understanding of the relationship between schools and local authorities.
- Good understanding of the realities of delivery to young people and able to build the knowledge base necessary to engage others convincingly on the effectiveness of therapeutic practices in ensuring young people’s wellbeing.
- Advanced knowledge of safeguarding legislations, policies and practices relating to children and young people.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY 21ST JULY AT 12 NOON
To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description.
We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you.
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Head of Governance and Institutional Relations
About Charity Right
At Charity Right, we are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.
Our Mission
We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.
About the Role
This is a newly created leadership role responsible for developing and embedding the governance infrastructure and strategic partnerships that will position Charity Right as a credible and competitive organisation for institutional funding. The Head of Governance and Institutional Relations will be responsible for cultivating relationships with institutional funders, multilateral agencies, and foundations, while also leading internal governance and capacity-building efforts to ensure Charity Right is fully prepared to secure and deliver such partnerships.
The role will build and oversee the development of international branch offices where appropriate, ensuring alignment with partner eligibility requirements and regulatory frameworks. This role is cross-functional and high-impact, sitting at the intersection of compliance, strategy, fundraising, and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Institutional Fundraising & Relationship Management
- Identify and engage potential institutional funders and foundations both in the UK and internationally.
- Lead the full lifecycle of institutional donor relationships—from prospecting and due diligence through to application, stewardship, and renewal.
- Build a comprehensive pipeline of funding opportunities aligned with Charity Right’s mission and delivery capacity.
- Work closely with Programmes, Finance, and Fundraising teams to coordinate compelling funding proposals and aligned delivery models.
Organisational Governance & Capacity Building
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of Charity Right’s governance framework to meet international standards for institutional funders.
- Identify and implement structural, policy, and procedural enhancements that elevate Charity Right’s readiness to enter and sustain institutional partnerships.
- Conduct periodic organisational assessments and produce recommendations to close capacity gaps identified by funders or prospective partners.
International Presence & Localisation Strategy
- Design and oversee the establishment of Charity Right branch offices in key geographies.
- Ensure all international branches are compliant with local laws, reporting requirements, and brand/mission alignment.
- Collaborate with legal and operational advisors to manage entity registration, governance structures, and oversight models in each country.
Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
- Develop and implement a formal institutional partnering strategy.
- Identify and vet strategic implementation partners that complement Charity Right’s delivery capabilities.
- Negotiate, draft, and manage partnership agreements ensuring alignment with Charity Right’s values and strategic objectives.
Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation
- Develop and implement a framework to monitor the performance and outcomes of institutional partnerships and funded projects.
- Ensure robust reporting mechanisms, including narrative and financial reporting, are in place.
- Regularly brief the CEO and Board on the status of funder relationships, branch development, and institutional readiness.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Significant senior-level experience in institutional fundraising, partnership management, or international development.
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks, compliance standards, and operational due diligence requirements for international NGOs.
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding from institutional donors.
- Experience in establishing and managing international offices, branches, or subsidiaries.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management and execution capability.
- Values-driven, with a commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusion.
- Familiarity with safeguarding frameworks, donor audits, and risk registers.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working in humanitarian or faith-inspired development contexts.
- Legal, compliance, or public policy background.
- Existing network within institutional funding or global development sectors.
Success Indicators
- Institutional Fundraising & Relationship Development
- Number of institutional funder relationships established (UK and international)
- Number of funding applications submitted per quarter
- Total value (£) of secured institutional or foundation grants annually
- Application success rate (%) across funding proposals submitted
- Donor retention and re-engagement rate (%)
Governance & Organisational Capacity
- Completion and implementation of key governance policies
- Improvement in organisational assessments conducted by external funders or partners
- Internal audit readiness and compliance rate
- Number of governance or compliance gaps resolved each quarter
- Staff training or briefings delivered on governance-related improvements
International Branch Development
- Number of international entities registered or formalised in target geographies
- Time taken from initiation to legal establishment of each branch
- Compliance rate with local registration, reporting, and governance requirements
- Annual cost-to-benefit ratio of each registered branch (qualitative + financial assessment)
Strategic Partnerships
- Number of partnership MOUs or contracts formalised
- Partner performance satisfaction score
- Number of co-designed or co-delivered proposals with partners submitted per year
- Strategic alignment index – measured via internal SLT reviews
Reporting & Monitoring
- Reporting compliance rate (%) with donor reporting deadlines and formats
- Timeliness and quality score of narrative and financial reports submitted
- Quarterly internal partnership performance reports delivered to SLT/CEO
- Monitoring framework adoption rate across new institutional projects
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Remote Working
Salary: £48,000 – 54,000 per annum, depending on experience
Reports to: CEO
Registered Charity
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We are on a mission to end child hunger - one school meal at a time. Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach. It keeps children out of school.
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Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London / Chesterfield (potential office relocation to central Sheffield in 2026)
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week or Part-time 28 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional travel to Versus Arthritis offices (London, Chesterfield, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow)
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
We are seeking a Lead People Business Partner to join our People Services team. You will oversee and manage our people business partnering model, leading the team to build strong working relationships and provide expert advice and guidance across all people related matters. With expertise in employer relations and a passion for continuous improvement you will shape a positive, inclusive and high performing culture.
About the role
Our People Business Partners deliver trusted partnering services and help shape a positive, inclusive and high performing culture. Working in collaboration with leaders and managers across the charity, the team drives and embeds positive change. Through effective coaching, influencing and excellent people advice, the team make a significant contribution to our goal of making Versus Arthritis a great place to work and volunteer.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- Delivering expert people advice which aligns to organisational objectives and culture
- Building and leading high performing teams of people professionals
- Leading, managing and successfully delivering people projects and initiative
- Navigating complexities through effective problem solving to deliver impactful results.
- Experienced in employee relations, managing risk and seeking positive outcomes.
- Driving cultural change and proactively embedding change across an organisation.
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Benefits
Your excellent benefits include:
- Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
- Simplyhealth cash plan.
- Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
- Learning and personal development opportunities.
- Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
- Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
- Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).
You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers.
Interview
Interviews expected: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
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Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
Are you an experienced Statistician or Epidemiologist looking for an exciting new opportunity to join the internationally recognised UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry team? The UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry is a database of consenting people with cystic fibrosis collecting demographic, clinical care, and health outcomes data from clinical teams in specialist centres across the UK. The Registry is a world-leading resource, the data from which is used to facilitate research, clinical trials, real-world evidence studies and quality improvement projects for the benefit of people with cystic fibrosis.
In this exciting role, you will conduct and oversee the design, analysis, and reporting of data from the UK Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Registry, joining a busy, dynamic, collaborative team, working with colleagues and stakeholders both nationally and internationally.
To be the right candidate for this role, you will:
- Have several years’ experience in the design, analysis and interpretation of observational studies evidenced through reports, peer reviewed publications and presentations at professional meetings.
- Be a competent and experienced line manager or supervisor of analytical colleagues.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to present complex information to broad audiences in an accessible way.
- Be able to work independently and as part of team, working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
If you think you’d be the right candidate, you can read more about what we do here by visiting our website.
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date for completed applications is 12:00pm on Monday 14th July
Interviews expected 30th and 31st July
We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
For more information about the role and how to apply:
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
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Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As a Team Lead, your responsibilities would include:
• Leading a small team of Carer Support Advisers across Haringey and Waltham Forest
• Providing day-to-day support, motivation and management to ensure high-quality delivery
• Managing a caseload of more complex carer cases, delivering direct support and statutory assessments
• Supporting quality assurance, performance monitoring, and safeguarding responsibilities
• Working in partnership with local organisations to raise awareness of carers and improve services
• Supporting the Service Manager with planning, reporting and contributing to service development
About you
To be successful in this role you will need:
• Experience of leading or supervising a team, ideally in health, social care or voluntary sector settings
• Strong understanding of carers’ needs, and confidence delivering assessments and personalised support
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with carers, colleagues and partners
• Confidence using digital tools including case management systems and Microsoft Office
• A passion for working in a values-led organisation and making a difference in people’s lives
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who is motivated by working in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Interview Process:
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview - Date to be confirmed.
Carers First is an Equal Opportunites Employer
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality & impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes & Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.
It’s an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new strategy! This role brings together the best of our previous Project Officer & Project Leader roles shifting responsibility for delivery into our full-time staff team. This is an investment in building the quality and impact of our programmes and we’re hiring for multiple positions to complete our team of Youth Development Leads.
We’re looking to fill four positions in total – two full time roles in London and as well as one part time role in London and one part time role in Manchester.
Contract: Permanent – (probationary period of 6 months)
Location: London or Manchester. Hybrid working with project delivery in and around region
Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 pro rata
Hours and Annual Leave:
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2 positions in London
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37.5 hours a week with a mixed working pattern: School term time: approximately 3 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays: 9:00-17:30
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29 days per year annual leave - maximum of 5 days to be taken in school term time
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Part-time (0.8)
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2 positions available: 1 position in London and 1 position in Manchester (potential for Manchester position to be full time)
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30 hours a week Tuesday - Friday with a mixed working pattern: School term time: approximately 2 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays: 9:00-17:30
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23 days per year annual leave - maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time
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Application deadline:
- London Applicants: 9am Thursday 10th July
- Manchester Applicants: 9am Thursday 17th July
For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Facilities Lead
Location: Fulham, London (on-site)
Salary: c£35,000 - £37,000 per annum
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract, full-time
I'm currently supporting a London-based charity to recruit a Facilities Lead — a hands-on, varied role that keeps everything behind the scenes running smoothly. If you’re someone who takes pride in creating safe, functional, and well-managed spaces, this could be a great fit.
This is an office-based role, leading a small team and working across multiple sites. You’ll oversee facilities, IT onboarding, compliance, contracts, and health & safety — ensuring day-to-day operations run without a hitch and staff have what they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on facilities, maintenance and supplier management across multiple sites
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and oversee risk assessments
Manage IT onboarding, office equipment, and systems support
Supervise and support a small team (Receptionist, Apprentice, ICT & Facilities Assistant)
Act as the key point of contact for facilities-related queries and issues
Maintain records, policies, and procedures to support efficient, compliant operations
What They’re Looking For
Experience in office or facilities management, ideally in a charity or multi-site environment
Knowledge of Office 365, SharePoint, and general IT systems
Strong people skills — calm under pressure, great with contractors, and confident leading a team
Comfortable managing competing priorities and taking initiative
A genuine commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and productive work environments
This role offers the chance to make a real impact behind the scenes at a mission-led organisation. It would suit someone proactive, practical, and collaborative — someone who enjoys solving problems and keeping everything ticking along.
To apply or find out more, get in touch today. Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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The Youth Endowment Fund
Research Lead –Local Violence Prevention
Reports to: Head of Guidance and Reporting
Salary: £55,000
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Location: Central London, Hybrid*
Closing date: Tuesday 15th July at 12pm
Interviews: Week commencing 28th July 2025
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
Last year, 244 people in England and Wales tragically died after being assaulted with a knife. Of these, 32 were children. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them. Even when violence doesn’t strike directly, we know that the fear of violence has a terrible effect on children’s lives.
At the Youth Endowment Fund, we are working to create lasting change. To succeed, we must build a world-leading body of knowledge on the violence that affects young people and how it can be stopped. This means producing rigorous, relevant evidence — through synthesis, data analysis and in-depth research into young people’s lives. But knowledge alone isn’t enough. We must make it accessible and actionable: showing what works, how services need to change, and how the systems around them must adapt. And we must partner with the people who can make change happen — across policy, practice and local systems — to turn evidence into impact.
About the role
The Research Lead will lead the development of YEF’s research, resources and recommendations in our neighbourhood focus sector.
We focus our efforts on seven essential sectors: education, policing, youth justice, youth sector, children’s services, health, and neighbourhood. “Neighbourhood” refers to our work supporting local partnerships – such as Violence Reduction Units (VRUs), community safety partnerships or the new Prevention Partnerships - and hyper-local approaches like our neighbourhood fund.
Their primary responsibility will be to develop a series of actionable and evidence-informed guidance and resources for use by local violence prevention partnerships. This will include self-assessment tools for partnerships to assess their effectiveness, tools for understanding the nature of local violence problems and how they could be solved, and resources to support partnerships to identify and safeguard vulnerable children. Creating these resources will require the Research Lead to collect insights and evidence from across YEF’s work and develop YEF positions on fundamental questions about violence prevention. If successful, the Research Lead could have an outsized impact on YEF’s strategy and mission.
These resources will support YEF colleagues to deliver our new ‘Area Leaders Programme’ (ALP). This is a new programme which you will help form. It helps local multi-agency partnerships to find and implement the best ways to prevent violence. YEF is working directly with partnerships, providing high-quality professional development, tailored advice and support, system mapping, and a national community of practice. The ALP focuses on strengthening five key elements of effective violence reduction:
- Building strong and accountable partnerships
- Understanding local patterns of violence
- Identifying and supporting children most at risk
- Improving safety in high-risk places
- Sharing best practice across agencies
Following a pilot in four areas in 2024/25, the programme will expand to 20 more areas over the next two years. This will lay the groundwork for wider national initiatives, such as the Young Futures Prevention Partnerships, and support implementation of the Serious Violence Duty. The Research Lead will develop resources and guidance for the ALP. As the programme is delivered iteratively, they will work closely with YEF programme leads and local partnerships to test, refine, and improve materials before wider rollout.
The Research Lead will be part of YEF’s Research team. The Research team is at the heart of our efforts to learn what works and put it into practice. We do this by developing the YEF’s funding strategy and creating free, highly accessible research summaries and actionable recommendations for policy makers, commissioners and practitioners. We’re a high-performing team which values intellectual rigour and getting to the truth, compassion for children, ambition about what we can achieve and humility about what we know. We love to discuss the latest developments in research methods, but we’re not just interested in research for its own sake. We want research to lead to actual changes in outcomes for children.
Key responsibilities
The Research Lead will develop a portfolio of impactful projects.
· You’ll lead the research team’s work in our local neighbourhoods and partnerships priority sector. You’ll become the YEF’s expert in this area. You’ll make sure we understand the key issues, stay on top of the latest research and are connected to the right people.
· You’ll ensure we produce accessible, evidence-based resources and guidance that local partnerships can use to develop more effective strategies. You’ll work with YEF colleagues to test, refine, and improve materials before wider rollout
· You’ll set the YEF’s research agenda for your sector. You’ll make sure we invest in research that fills important gaps in knowledge and leads to important changes. You’ll ensure that our strategy and decision-making are informed by the best available research. This is a great opportunity to influence large amounts of funding and direct it towards the most impactful projects.
· You’ll develop great relationships with experts and represent YEF in external meetings and events. You’ll promote evidence-based policy and practice by speaking at conferences and events.
· You’ll lead the development of evidence-based recommendations in your focus area. You’ll draw on research and expert insight to identify potential changes to policy and practice. You’ll design and develop innovative and impactful resources which support the application of your recommendations.
· You’ll take on other responsibilities appropriate to your role. This could include leading the publication of YEF’s evaluation reports or writing ad hoc briefings and evidence summaries for the Government and other partners.
About You
You are this sort of person:
· You want to play a significant part in reducing the level of violence affecting young people. You care about having an impact. This might mean you’ve worked directly with young people at risk of becoming involved in crime, for organisations that fund or deliver relevant programmes, or have conducted research on this topic.
· You share our belief that an evidence-based approach is our best hope of preventing violence. You’re fascinated by research, but you’re not just interested in research for its own sake. You want to achieve actual changes in outcomes for children.
· You know a lot about violence prevention, especially local partnerships and structures like VRUs or Community Safety Partnerships. You know the key ideas and debates, recent policy developments and key people. You’re comfortable talking about this topic with experts. There are many ways to acquire this knowledge. You might have worked in a local authority or local violence prevention organisation, conducted research on them or learnt about them during a degree.
· You’re a confident reader of research and have strong critical appraisal skills. You know when research can be trusted and when it can’t and can confidently articulate your views on the strength of research. You might have gained this expertise through your academic studies, research or professional experience.
· You have at least three years’ experience working in a role that required you to think about research. This could include a range of roles in policy, academia, funding or practice.
· You write in a way that people easily understand. You have that rare skill of writing in plain English. You have experience of translating complex research findings into plain writing that everyone can understand.
· You have excellent project and time management skills. You can work independently, quickly and to a high standard. You have experience of managing contractors or budgets.
· You are good with people. You’re comfortable working with a wide range of people, including senior academics and other research experts, children and their families, practitioners and policy makers. You’re able to provide constructive challenges when required.
· You learn fast but remain humble. You like learning. You’re very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know and that you can always learn more.
· You work well in a team. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You support your colleagues to produce excellent work.
· You’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values.
While it’s not a criterion, we’re especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Hybrid Working Details
The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month.
As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
To Apply
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, and complete the monitoring form click on "Apply for this" button by 12:00pm Tuesday 15th July 2025.
When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter, within a maximum of 1000 words, covers the following questions below:
1. A clear example of a situation where you have translated research into actionable resources or recommendations.
2. A clear example of a situation where you’ve supported an external partner or colleague to apply research evidence to an important decision.
Interview Process
Interviews will take place in the week commencing the 28th July 2025.
There will be a task to prepare for in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
• £1,000 professional development budget annually
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Four half days for volunteering activities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support • Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
• Death in service - 4 times annual salary
• Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
• Financial support including travel and hardship loans
• Employer contributed pension of 5%
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.
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About WA-UK
The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon. WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region. WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.
WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Fundraising & Public Interface Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives by growing its income from a diverse funding pool including but not limited to trusts & foundations, legacy and individual giving and community giving. You will develop WA-UK’s fundraising strategy (online and offline) and lead on its implementation. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the charity’s public profile and oversee the daily operation of the charity. Leading a small innovative and dynamic team, you will also be exposed to other areas of work events and communications.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Development and implementation of fundraising strategies
Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities the postholder will:
· develop a fundraising strategy, set targets and take proactive steps to implement the strategy;
· consolidate, strengthen and build on donor and stakeholder engagement and maximize income generation through strategies developed in coordination with partners;
· develop a portfolio of donors and ensure that their objectives and needs are met;
· lead on the growth and quality of institutional funding sources; consolidate and strengthen existing institutional donor relations; revitalise any dormant institutional donor relations;
· support the programme officer to prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors;
· with the programme officer, maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure production of timely and appropriate reports that demonstrate the impact of their grants;
· significantly expand the charity’s funding and support base; aim to increase regular monthly/ annual donations;
· with the communications officer develop and implement strategies to grow and retain support of individual and community donors;
· identify, research, and develop major givers, whether giving as individuals or through trusts or companies;
· ensure that all major donors are provided with the highest level of stewardship;
· with the communication officer and key partners, plan and deliver campaigns and events; develop online strategies and coordinate messaging to raise funds for appeals and projects.
· ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system on all existing and prospective donors;
· monitor and apply for grants to enable the charity to advance its objectives.
Public interface and outreach activities
The postholder will:
· promote the charity’s public profile including through participation in diverse fora including with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs;
· attend networking events if/when needed and speak on behalf of the charity; and
· plan for and run at least two public outreach and/or fundraising events per year including with partners.
Leadership for staff and supporting the board of trustees
The appointee will:
· lead and manage a small team of staff;
· oversee the daily operation of the charity including compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
· ensure the financial stability of the charity;
· provide regular briefings to trustees and if required prepare documents and agendas for board meetings; and
· contribute to the content of reports issued by and for the board including the annual reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications
We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical
thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant
qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.
Essential experience
· a track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities across a broad fundraising portfolio.
· a track record of securing grants from UK- and overseas-based institutional donors.
· experience of stewardship, running campaigns and events.
· experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.
· a track record of managing a team.
Desirable experience
· experience and good understanding of engaging with high-value supporters.
· experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.
· experience of preparing high-quality grant applications.
· experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research.
Essential knowledge and skills
· knowledge of donor compliance requirements.
· excellent leadership and team-working skills.
· compelling presentation skills and confident public speaking.
· excellent reporting skills both narratively and financially.
· ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.
Personal qualities and competencies
· strong interpersonal skills.
· be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.
· strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.
· strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
· ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.
· ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.
· Arabic language skills
· advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
· strong attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Personal attributes and other requirements
• ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.
• commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.
• a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.
• commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About WA-UK
The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon. WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region. WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.
WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Programmes Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives. The appointee will develop and manage WA-UK’s programmes in the region and work in partnership with Taawon’s field offices and other relevant actors and authorities. You will devise operational strategies, manage budgets and ensure compliance with donor requirements. You will provide technical support/guidance, monitor programme quality, ensure projects comply fully with the charity’s legal, regulatory and policies to achieve programme objectives.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Development and Management of Programmes
Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities and working in collaboration with its key partners the postholder will:
· oversee the development and growth of a portfolio of projects across all sectors.
· coordinate and manage project implementation in line with proposals, strategies, donor requirements, legal & regulatory obligations, due diligence guidelines and quality standards.
· ensure that the charity’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are of the highest quality and are adhered to fully.
· develop and deliver projects within agreed parameters and provide technical direction and project implementation support to partners.
· monitor programme expenditure to ensure budgets are observed.
· monitor and evaluate programme work to maintain and/or improve the quality of project outcomes for beneficiaries.
· ensure that the programmes are implemented in a consultative, participative, transparent, and gender-sensitive way.
· maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure the programme adheres to donor contractual requirements and provide high-quality and timely reporting that demonstrate the impact of their grants.
· ensure WA-UK representation in relevant external programmatic forums.
· prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors.
Supporting the board of trustees and reporting
The appointee will:
· service the board of trustees including preparation of necessary paperwork for trustee meetings and producing minutes;
· provide regular briefings (in writing/orally) to the board on program development, implementation and reporting;
· lead on the production of reports issued by and for the board including the annual report.
Person Specification
Qualifications
We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical
thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant
qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.
Essential experience
· a track in programme/project management in development and/or humanitarian/recovery contexts.
· strong technical expertise in development programming and driving improvements in complex humanitarian situations and understanding of Protection Mainstreaming (Safe & Inclusive Programming).
· a successful record of working in a team, including with partners based overseas.
· proven ability in developing professional networks, partnerships, and external representation.
· in-depth understanding of donor regulations and compliance requirements.
· understanding of procurement process defining specifications and quantities.
Essential knowledge and skills
• ability to draft proposals, manage budgets, and assess and improve program quality.
• excellent team-working skills.
• excellent drafting and reporting skills both narratively and financially.
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• knowledge of humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.
• advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Personal qualities and competencies
• strong interpersonal skills.
• be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.
• strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.
• strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
• ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.
• ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.
Personal attributes and other requirements
· ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.
· commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
· commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
· ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
· able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.
· a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.
· commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
· commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Learning & Development Lead collaborates with the Head of L&OD, the L&OD team and HR colleagues to implement our People Strategy and ensure operational excellence in managing the delivery of our L&D portfolio, policies and processes.
As a valued professional that understands Battersea the organisation and the challenges faced by our teams, they advance the reputation and impact of L&OD at Battersea as a centre of expertise that supports the ongoing development and enhancement of the skills, knowledge, behaviours and effectiveness of our workforce.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders, including senior leaders, to deliver, maintain and continuously improve development programmes and interventions that align with our organisational values and strategy, they ensure employees are equipped to deliver on our mission to deliver greater impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
As an inspirational leader and a specialist in organisational and workforce learning, they lead and manage the team to scope, develop, implement and evaluate high quality interventions that reflect best practice, incorporating current thinking and approaches.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interview date(s): W/c 28th July 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Summary
Location : Requirement to attend our sites in Basildon, Harlow and Thurrock if required and to team meetings quarterly.
Type: Remote
Salary: £48,000.00 per annum
Hours : 37.5 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Main Responsibilities:
Leadership
1. As a member of the Operational Leadership Team and wider Senior Leadership Team, work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for the strategic management and leadership of the organisation.
2. Work closely with the CEO, Treasurer and Board of Trustees to facilitate good governance and risk management.
3. Manage, maintain and develop all financial systems and control; increasing their impact and quality, and implementing best practices in financial management.
4. To supervise finance assistants and ensure that they are adhering to financial code of practices.
Financial Management
1. Lead and manage all aspects of the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset management, reserves & designated fund management and financial reporting.
2. Work with HR & Payroll Officer to manage and retain oversight of the day to day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger maintenance, including the reconciliation of petty cash, credit cards and all bank accounts on a monthly basis reviewing and approving payment runs and payroll.
3. Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
4. Lead and manage the provision of regular budget monitoring and reports to budget holders.
5. Assist with the budget preparation for funding bids. Manage, monitor and keep track of any grants, funding or commissioned income, working with relevant managers to provide relevant financial information for inclusion in monitoring reports.
6. Lead and manage the provision of quarterly financial reports to the Board and advise them on financial issues as appropriate
7. Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to inform and support organisational management, development and decision[1]making, and funding applications across the organisation.
8. Work with the CEO to prepare medium term financial forecasts for the organisation to support strategic decision-making and delivery of strategic priorities.
9. Lead on the audit process and the preparation of year end accounts to trial balance including preparation of the audit file and the closing down of the accounts on our accounting management system to ensure that the organisation is compliant with legal requirements and good practice.
10. To work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and designated Trustees to advise, review and cost the annual pay award.
11. To provide back-up and holiday cover for the processing of monthly payroll.
12. To work with and support the HR & Payroll Officer in providing payroll information and reconciling payroll monthly.
Governance and compliance
1. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. Companies House, HMRC and the Charity Commission).
2. Attend Trustee Board meetings to report on financial matters, including the identification and management of financial risk, and provide any relevant reports.
3. To support the Trustees, SLT and line managers in managing our finances carefully and within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
4. To be the main point of contact with external auditors.
5. To ensure that robust financial controls are in place, underpinned by appropriate financial policies and procedures and to ensure that they are adhered to and that the organisation is protected from fraud and error.
Closing date for applications : 21st July 2025
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