Policy manager jobs in thornton heath, greater london
IPSO – the Independent Press Standards Organisation – is the regulator of most major digital and print publishers in the UK. We are a high-profile organisation with a clear and important purpose: to protect the public and freedom of expression by upholding high editorial standards. We place a strong emphasis on personal development for staff and provide excellent training opportunities and a supportive work culture.
We are recruiting an Operations Manager to join our committed, collaborative and dynamic team.
As Operations Manager, you will help us to maintain tight and well-designed financial and risk management controls across the organisation. You will also provide efficient and effective management of strategically important projects. You will have an excellent opportunity to develop experience across a variety of areas, in the context of a challenging and interesting strategic environment.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Chair and other members of the senior leadership team, you will help IPSO deliver on high-profile organisational priorities.
The role will balance a range of different types of work, including:
- Exercising significant autonomy to deliver on important, ongoing organisational priorities;
- Working closely with IPSO’s Chief Executive to maintain the organisation’s rigorous approach to finance, risk management and and procurement, with opportunities for training and development in this area;
- Supporting the effectiveness of IPSO’s operations by monitoring and reporting on progress against strategies and activity plans.
Role modelling a culture of professionalism, the Operations Manager will take an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to their work. They will enjoy engaging with colleagues to maintain high quality business practices, experiment with new approaches and find solutions to organisational challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collating and sharing relevant, current and accurate information about IPSO’s finance and risk controls and supporting their implementation in certain areas;
- Monitoring and reporting on progress against strategies and activity plans;
- Overseeing the delivery of internal-facing priorities including learning & development and our strategy on inclusion and accessibility;
- Supporting the delivery of key strategic projects; and
- Supporting the work of the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team with operational activities, including preparation and presentation of reports for internal and external audiences.
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London - hybrid working, minimum of 40% working each month at our London headquarters
This new and exciting post is key in the development of our growing digital faith and membership team.
This role will lead on the marketing of faith content on digital platforms across the organisation, seeking to maximise opportunities for engagement in discipleship and evangelism, establishing innovative strategies that enable church members and those exploring faith online to deepen their Christian experience.
This role is perfect for someone with passion for digital evangelism, discipleship and Christian community. It will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work with a variety of teams across a large church and charity supporting some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in society, including those impacted by homelessness, poverty, addiction, modern slavery, unemployment, debt and isolation.
We’re looking for a creative digital communicator with skills in innovative engagement who can help take our vision to the next level.
This is a permanent position based at our new, modern headquarters at Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8FJ. Although employees are expected to attend the office a minimum of 40% over the course of the month, we are open to considering options that meet your needs and the needs of the team.
This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme.
Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.





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Finance Manager
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.
Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. AAFDA’s prime function is to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.
As a growing charity, AAFDA is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our supportive team and lead our finance and resource management functions. The role will provide and manage the HR, administration and finance activities of the charity and sit within the Senior Leadership Team.
This role is offered on a full-time basis (subject to funding). Although home based, occasional travel will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
Role - Finance Manager
Reports to: CEO/Deputy CEO
Location: Home Based (with occasional travel required)
Salary: £36,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), depending on skills and experience.
Contract Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week. Permanent subject to funding
ROLE OVERVIEW
AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) is a growing Charity and to meet the demands of this growth, we are looking for a full time Finance and Resources Manager to join our team.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To work with the Board, CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure efficient and effective financial management, including setting and monitoring budgets, producing financial reports, and overseeing day to day financial management, including payroll and bookkeeping via Quickbooks, and providing advice and guidance, to inform the development and delivery of AAFDA’s strategy and business plan.
To work with the CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure that AAFDA meets its funder obligations, including reporting on time, gathering data from across the team and compiling reports for CEO/Deputy CEO sign off.
To work with Trustees and staff to ensure AAFDA fulfils its legal and regulatory requirements, including; coordinating the implementation of health and safety, GDPR and other policies and procedures; leading on human resources support; and overseeing office management and IT. Note that specialist HR advice and support and IT are provided to AAFDA by external contractors.
The role provides and manages the HR, administration and finance activities of the Charity and sits within the Senior Leadership Team.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
· Ensuring the day-to-day financial and accounting operations (Quickbooks) are delivered and maintained.
· Administering and managing Payroll, expenses, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing the bank including reconciliations and other financial management.
· Managing AAFDA’s budget planning, monitoring and review and year-end accounts processes.
· Meeting AAFDA’s funder reporting deadlines, including oversight of the compilation of information for the funder and the provision of financial reports.
· Supporting the development of AAFDA’s strategy and business plan including providing financial projections and conducting risk analysis as and when required.
· Ensuring effective day-to-day management of book-keeping and financial administration.
· Ensuring financial, payroll and data protection policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation/regulations, reflect best practice and are applied throughout AAFDA, reporting non-compliance to the CEO and/or Deputy CEO.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance:
· In conjunction with the Leadership team, undertake regular finance operational duties including;
- Preparation and setting of a three-year outline budget to accompany AAFDA’s three-year strategy.
- Preparation and setting of the annual budget.
- quarterly reviews – including cashflow and operational re-forecasts.
- Monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
· Prepare quarterly finance reports for the Board, including variance analysis, re-forecasts and ad-hoc reports, as necessary.
· Assist the third-party accountant with the preparation of year-end accounts.
· Manage and operate the internal finance and accounting systems and databases.
· Oversee delivery of payroll, through the use of third-party providers software and using the staff time management recording system.
· Manage all staff expense systems and ensure compliance with relevant AAFDA policies.
· Manage and operate a purchasing system and ensure appropriate levels of pre-expenditure financial authorisation are in place and followed and that suppliers are paid on a timely basis.
· Ensure that all receivables are billed and collected on a timely basis.
· Be the main contact with and management of, the day-to-day operations of the Charity’s banking arrangements, seeking secondary authorisations where required.
· Ensure compliance with HMRC, including monitoring VAT threshold, tax and gift aid, and undertake necessary returns where necessary.
· Commission specialist VAT and other financial advice as required and in conjunction with the Board and CEO/DCEO.
· Support and advise the Trustees, CEO, Deputy CEO and other Leadership Team colleagues with financial forecasting/planning, and allocation and funding of staff and other resources.
· Support Fundraising staff with preparing and managing grant applications and project budgets with the aim of ensuring a minimum of full-cost recovery and provide financial implementation data to enable the Charity to comply with any grant reporting obligations, including by creating and maintaining records of costs by grant received.
Effective Organisational Administration
· Oversee policy and procedure development and implementation, including safeguarding, data protection, Health and Safety, complaints, etc, in conjunction with other Leadership Team members.
· Conduct horizon scanning and recommend opportunities to revise policies and procedures to ensure legal/regulatory compliance and/or in line with best practice.
· Review, improve and ensure implementation of project management processes.
· Ensure appropriate equipment and infrastructure resources are in place for staff, volunteers and Trustees.
· Ensure insurance is in place for all activity and potential organisational risks.
· Continually improve and manage operational costs and budget.
· Collaborate with colleagues to ensure optimal use of the AAFDA customer relationship, case management, time recording, expense management and other operational systems.
Other
· To work with the Trustees, CEO/DCEO and staff to develop and implement the strategy and business plan.
· Provide support for effective governance.
· Take part in Leadership Team meetings.
· To work with the rest of the staff team to carry out any other task or project required from time to time, as directed by the CEO or Deputy CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Experience
Experience of the range of financial management and management accounting, including analysis and commentary.
Experience of audits, invoices, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable and budget preparation.
Experience of working with and co-ordinating income and expenditure across multi-project budgets.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and some ad hoc schedules.
Knowledge
Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
Working knowledge of using QuickBooks.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and employment law.
An understanding of equality, diversity, inclusivity and intersectionality and how this relates to this role.
Skills
Strong attention to detail with a strong sense of commerciality and value for money.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time-sensitive tasks.
Ability to work flexibly and occasionally out of hours.
Other
Ability to manage payroll and HR administration.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
DESIRABLE
Experience of charity sector accounting/finance.
Experience or understanding of project management.
Experience of line managing staff or volunteers.
Experience of developing and delivering HR, IT, Health & Safety, and data protection policy and procedures.
An understanding of the needs of families impacted by domestic abuse and/or domestic homicide.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
The Marketing Manager will lead the delivery of high-impact, multi-channel campaigns that enhance engagement, drive fundraising initiatives, and strengthen support for our mission: to provide life-long, life-changing support, employment and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families.
As we mark our 140th anniversary, this is a pivotal time for the Marketing Manager to lead a team of four marketing specialists to drive impactful campaigns and amplify the Charity’s presence across multiple platforms. You will work closely with programme managers across the business to identify marketing needs and opportunities, while working with the wider MarComms department to develop and deliver marketing campaigns, advise on the most effective delivery channels, and propose ways of enhancing the Forces Employment Charity presence.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please see the Charity website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Tuesday 9 June 2025
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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About Refugee Action Kingston
At Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) we're dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including welfare support, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and career guidance.
RAK employs 15 staff and currently has nearly 200 volunteers. In 2023/24 more than 2,000 people benefited from our services
What we can offer you
· Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year
· A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers and a dedicated team of experienced volunteers
Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working
· Real potential for a creative thinking individual to build on and shape a dynamic responsive programme
Our values
· Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.
· Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
· Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.
Role overview
The main duties of the post
· Overall strategic development and management programmes for adults at the Community Hub
· Collaborative work with and engagement of project partners and other agencies in the borough
· Ensuring Monitoring and evaluation takes place
· General responsibilities within the organisation
1. Overall strategic development and management of the Community Hub Programme
Manage and develop the Community Hub providing activities, personal development opportunities and information for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Line manage ESOL Coordinator with supervision and appraisals supporting their CPD
Work with the ESOL Coordinator and volunteers to develop activities and client engagement within the project.
Plan and ensure delivery of short courses, workshops and events either in house or facilitated by partners. Promote local activity and encourage client participation in line with the requirements of the Big Lottery funding.
Oversee project activities in all venues ensuring practical and active implementation of all policies and procedures, particularly Health and Safety, Risk Assessments, and Safeguarding
Work with Volunteer Coordinator to support and supervise volunteers to a high standard.
Manage Venue bookings
2. Collaborative work with and engagement of project partners and other agencies in the borough
Source and work with project partners on successful delivery of activities and events within the project and promotion of wider activities in the borough
Build relationships to facilitate client progression and promote the organisation
Work with the volunteer coordinator to use local networks and food resvue partnerships to ensure the provision of Food and refreshments
3 Monitoring and evaluation
Ensure up to date records are maintained on the RAK database
Maintain and further develop Monitoring and Evaluation, recording participation and achievements implementing rigorous consultation processes for all participants, regular surveys and clients focus group activities
Prepare reports for the funders
4 General Responsibilities within the organisation
Team responsibilities including attending staff meetings, dealing sensitively with service users and facilitating internal and external referrals.
Work within the team to deliver a holistic service for clients.
Work within the team to undertake duties to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
Represent RAK at external meetings as agreed with the CEO, attend training, keep
up-to-date with changes in the asylum system.
Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.
Please note the duties outlined in this Job Description may be reviewed and amended from time to time.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community




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Introduction to TDS
TDS is a not-for-profit organisation with a clear social purpose: to raise standards in the private rented sector. Established to create a fairer and more professional rental market by protecting deposits and resolving deposit disputes, TDS has since expanded its mission. Today, we invest in a range of additional services and initiatives that further our commitment to improving the sector.
Key initiatives relevant to this role include:
- Developing an influential research programme to ensure that laws and regulations are informed by robust evidence.
- Funding a range of projects and organisations through our two independent charities.
- Leveraging our direct communication channels with millions of tenants, landlords, and letting agents to educate and inform all parties.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key initiatives relevant to this role include:
- Developing an influential research programme to ensure that laws and regulations are informed by robust evidence.
- Funding a range of projects and organisations through our two independent charities.
- Leveraging our direct communication channels with millions of tenants, landlords, and letting agents to educate and inform all parties.
Introduction to the Role
We are looking for a Research and Policy Officer (Maternity Cover) to join our expanding Policy and Research department, which also oversees the TDS Charitable Foundation. This is a pivotal role supporting our mission to improve standards in the private rented sector through impactful research, thought leadership, and policy engagement.
The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering our research programme, including overseeing flagship projects like the Voice of the Tenant and Voice of the Landlord surveys, and producing high-quality qualitative and quantitative research.
You will also support the smooth running of the Charitable Foundation’s grant-making and governance activities and contribute to our work influencing policy and practice across the UK’s private rented sector.
This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about housing, with a solid grounding in research and an interest in policy, to join a values-driven organisation delivering real-world impact.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Research
1. Collaborate with external research contractors to deliver the regular ‘Voice of the Tenant’ and ‘Voice of the Landlord’ Survey.
2. Ensure the research findings are widely disseminated through different channels, including events, publications, briefings and digital content.
3. Help identify research gaps and contribute to the development execution of new research projects or commissioning of external research.
4. Conduct proactive desk-based research to identify emerging trends, new policy developments, and partnership opportunities relevant to the Foundation and the sector.
5. Undertake in-house research activities, such as literature reviews, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, where required.
6. Contribute to the drafting and production of high-quality research reports and briefings, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and relevance for policy and practice audiences.
Policy
7. Monitor and analyse relevant legislative and regulatory developments, consultations, and debates, identifying implications for the sector and TDS’s work.
8. Support the development of TDS’s policy positions by preparing briefings, drafting responses to consultations, and summarising evidence from research.
9. Help communicate TDS’s policy insights and positions clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders, partners, and decision-makers.
Charity co-ordination
10. Act as a key point of contact for grant-funded projects, supporting projects to share progress and impact, and identify any support needs.
11. Help to Coordinate the TDS Charitable Foundation’s quarterly Board of Trustee meetings, including preparing board papers, taking minutes, and following up on actions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential characteristics
1. Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
- At least 3 years’ experience in research, social policy or similar role (or equivalent post-graduate study).
- Knowledge of research design
- Proven track record of producing content to communicate to different audiences.
- Experience of building relationships with external stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the housing sector or charitable work.
2. Job Knowledge
Must be able to:
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Show an ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrate organisational skills to help coordinate multiple projects.
- Utilise strong IT skills including sound knowledge of MS Office.
- Prove ability to write content for different audiences.
3. Communication
Must be able to:
- Work as part of a team;
- Have good interpersonal skills, communicating effectively with colleagues, funded projects and other stakeholders.
4. Equal Opportunities
- Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
5. Required behaviour and attitude
- Applicants must be able to:
- demonstrate an affinity for customer excellence
- recognise the importance of fairness in all of our work
- demonstrate how they are making a difference in the work that they do
- is able to articulate the importance of teamwork
- are committed to excellence in all that we do;
- help create a great place to work.
TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:
- 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
- BUPA Private healthcare
- BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
- Pension Scheme
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Plus many more!
Hours of the role
35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letting outlining how your skills and experience match the person specification.
TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.
Help tenants, landlords, and agents deal with deposit protection and dispute resolution as quickly and easily as possible.
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Who are Spinal Research?
We are Spinal Research, the UK's leading medical charity focused on the repair and restoration of the spinal cord. Every two hours, someone in the UK will become paralysed. Globally, it is estimated that 15.4 million people are living with paralysis. It can happen to anyone at any time, changing lives instantly. We fund groundbreaking research that will cure paralysis, ensuring people living with spinal cord injuries will get life-changing treatments.
The Role:
The Office Manager and HR Admin will be responsible for overseeing onboarding, health & Safety and human resources functions pertaining to all employees. The role holder will also be responsible for maintaining the office space, administration and any related governance. This role will provide administration support to the Board of Trustees and act as Company Secretary to the Trust.
Responsibilities:
Office:
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance with company standards.
- Ensure the office space meets all Health & Safety regulations, including correct up-to-date H&S information made available to staff via noticeboard or similar.
- Owns and maintains positive and productive relationships with property management and third-party vendors and is point of contact for the building management team in case of any issues and for building information sharing.
- Perform other administrative or office-related duties as required to support the effective running of the organisation.
Health & Safety:
- To assume the role of the Health & Safety Officer.
- Responsible for all Health and Safety matters, ensuring that up-to-date legal requirements are met and put in place to ensure the Charity meets the criteria for the yearly Health & Safety assessment.
- Liaise with building management, contractors, and suppliers and escalate any risks or issues as appropriate.
- Provide up to date information and documentation to the team confirming First Aiders and Fire Wardens, ensuring this information is kept up-to-date on SharePoint, in the office and relevant documentation
- Attend training regularly as necessary in keeping with any new legislation.
Human Resources:
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
- Create and maintain employee HR accounts.
- Onboard and offboard employees adhering to correct processes & procedures, ensuring payroll and benefits information is shared with respective external companies.
- Responsible for sharing all updates relating to new employee training and employment law updates.
- Responsible for ensuring correct relevant policies are in place and filed away correctly.
- Working alongside the legal team to instigate and resolve any employment disputes.
- Responsible for the Charities' insurance renewals & cost reviews, ensuring adequate cover is always in place.
- Keeping up-to-date with employee benefits, reviewing the team’s needs and providing a plan of any recommendations.
- Managing the in-house learning portal and ensuring all employees training is up to date and relevant.
Company Secretarial:
- Administrator to the Board of Trustees.
- Field and action all incoming emails relating to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Provide support to ensure all submissions are made ahead of deadlines and recording of tasks in the allocated SharePoint areas.
- Coordinate and schedule all Trustee meetings ensuring all documents are returned ahead of deadlines.
Skill set requirements:
- Proven experience as an Office Manager or similar senior administrative role.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) SharePoint and other relevant software applications.
- Knowledge of HR processes, resourcing, and Health & Safety regulations is desirable or the willingness to train in these areas.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Flexibility to work occasional additional hours as business needs require.
Benefits:
- Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (adjusted for part-time staff).
- Flexible working, with core hours between 10am-4pm.
- Hybrid Remote working. (1 day a week expected in the office).
- Private health insurance cash plan.
- 8% Pension plan.
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Onsite Gym in office.
If you would like to apply and join our friendly team at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you are right for the job.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Spinal Research is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Delivering high-quality events for UK foundations
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive senior events manager to lead the delivery of our learning and events programme for a 12 month period.
This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in how we deliver value to our members through events and learning.
At the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. We are a small friendly team who take a collaborative approach to work. We value work-life balance, and we believe is supporting our employee’s professional development and wellbeing.
About the role
You will lead our events function, working closely with colleagues across ACF and line managing a senior events officer. You will deliver a varied, high-quality events programme that supports our members’ learning and connection — both online and in-person.
The successful candidate will be confident running multiple workstreams at once, have a great eye for detail, and bring a strong grasp of what makes for a compelling delegate experience.
The focus will be on delivering three core priorities:
1. Delivering ACF’s 2025 annual conference in November and beginning planning for the 2026 event
2. Leading the planning and delivery of a varied programme of events, including our three face-to-face signature events
3. Delivering and evaluating a new series of learning events, in line with member needs and feedback
Key responsibilities
· Plan and deliver all aspects of ACF’s events, from scheduling and logistics to communications and evaluation
· Oversee delivery of our flagship annual conference, managing suppliers, speakers and internal stakeholders
· Lead planning and coordination across the events and learning programme, ensuring it is well-structured, relevant and efficient
· Manage event delivery systems and processes, ensuring smooth delegate journeys and robust evaluation
· Work cross-organisationally to support internal teams to deliver high-quality events
· Line manage the senior events officer and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who can step confidently into the role and deliver at pace. You will have:
· Significant experience delivering a busy and varied programme of events
· Experience managing large-scale in-person events
· Strong project management and organisational skills
· Experience line managing or leading a small team
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
· A collaborative and flexible approach, with an eye for process improvement and detail
About the Association of Charitable Foundations
ACF is the leading membership association for foundations and independent grant-makers in the UK.
We strengthen trusts and foundations so they can rise to the challenges of our time. Our vision is diverse, vibrant and effective foundations working together for social good.
Our values are:
We care · We are open · We are evidence-based · We are ambitious
About our members
We have over 440 members, who together represent one third of the assets of the charity sector and make over 40% of the grants awarded by UK foundations. Our members range from small family trusts to some of the largest charitable foundations in Europe, funding across sectors from social justice and the environment to education and the arts.
Our commitment
We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
We welcome all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the members we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic, disabled, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.
Benefits
ACF has developed a range of benefits to enable staff to perform and be supported in times where personal situations change. Annual leave is 25 days per year, plus all the bank holidays, as well as additional time off between Christmas and New Year. We will also make a pension contribution of 10% of base salary on your behalf without any expectation of colleagues matching the organisation contribution.
ACF supports flexible working arrangements, offers hybrid working and has a family friendly policies. We also support employee wellbeing by offering occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme to all staff.
- Location: London, E1 (hybrid, minimum one day per week in office)
- Salary: £37,300 per annum (£46,600 fte)
- Contract: 12-month fixed-term (parental leave cover)
- Hours: 28 per week (0.8 FTE)
- Responsible to: Director of Membership
- Responsible for: Senior Events Officer
- Start date: w/c 21 or 28 June
- Interview date: 12 June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnardo's are seeking a UK Policy & Public Affairs Manager. The postholder will lead a team of eight developing and delivering Barnardo's policy and public affairs activity across the four nations, using intelligence and feedback to plan and deliver influencing activity that delivers transformational change for children across the UK.
The role offers the opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering Barnardo's strategy. You will work closely with our policy advisors, frontline services, communications team, and our voice and influence team to bring the voices of children and young people to decision makers in order to make childhoods safer, healthier, happier, and more hopeful.
This role will be hybrid home / office based and will require travel to all four nations as required. We encourage applications from candidates based in one of the devolved nations. The position is offered on a Full time basis, but we are happy to discuss flexible working. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to an approach to pay and reward to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint towards the minimum of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager - Community Engagement – to drive work to ensure we are strengthening and developing the Trust’s position within the North Kensington community.To ensure that we are doing as much as we can to engage with, support and involve the community in all that we do.To work with the communications team to ensure we are communicating the many opportunities we do and will offer for the community to engage with us.
You will need to have the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills. You will have experience of supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to the value of participative community engagement. You will be comfortable in connecting with the wider community, able to listen and gather the views of local people and feed these back into the direction, work and decisions of the Trust.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- To take responsibility for the development and delivery of the Trust’s community engagement activity.
- To take responsibility for the delivery of impact management in relation to the Trust’s Theory of Change (as outlined in our Horizon Plan.
- To be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships.
- To be responsible for the impact measurement of the Trust’s engagement and consultation activities.
- To build and support a diverse range of Community Forums and Networks and ensure they are linked to the development work of the Trust.
- To ensure other pathways are in place to ‘listen to’ community voices.
- To ensure other pathways are in place for the community to engage with the Trust in line with our Community Centring ethos.
- To play an active part in delivering a Trust-wide Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including with responsibility for Member Organisations.
- To work with colleagues inside the Trust and externally on the development and innovation of grant making, capacity building, health, social justice and anti-racism.
- To be part of the Trusts effort in driving innovation, including engaging with the balance between social and commercial returns.
- To engage with the Board of the African Caribbean Cultural Centre, in line with Trust policy.
- To engage with the Steering Group of Bay 20 (or the equivalent), in line with Trust policy.
- To line manage a team of staff.
- To attend Executive Team as requested, Committees as required and provide reports and papers for Committees, line manager and the Board as required.
Knowledge and Experience:
Leadership responsibilities
- You will be an active member of the Trust’s Team, contributing in particular to the development and delivery of the property aspects of the Trust’s strategy, business plans and land-use priorities.
- You will attend the Board’s sub-committee and other meetings supporting effective Governance and management as required.
Essential
- Significant and successful experience of operating as a senior charity manager.
- A track record of working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to develop successful partnerships and achieve joint success against shared objectives.
- Significant experience of community engagement and an ability to balance a range of competing or sometimes contradictory views to arrive at an appropriate compromise position.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give compelling presentations to a range of audiences.
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to developing priorities.
- The ability to be innovative and creative in order to arrive at practical solutions to sometimes complex issues.
- Experience of managing staff and supporting their development.
- Experience of managing resources and budgets.
- Strong interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation contexts, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment.
- Resilience, empathy, enthusiasm and determination to achieve results.
- Demonstrable understanding of commitment to, anti-racism and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
Ideally you will bring:
- A strong understanding of building regulations and best practice, and industry standards.
- An understanding of the local area.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Sick pay scheme
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 1 June when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.





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This role will play a leadership role in delivering our ambitious policy influencing programme, helping to shape and implement influencing plans to bring about the changes needed to reduce, prevent and eventually end the need for food banks in the UK. It will provide management and oversight to some of our strategic projects.
Role responsibilities
· Developing and implementing Trussell’s influencing strategy
Working with teams across the organisation to ensure key groups, including our community of food banks, corporate partners, churches and church-related organisations have a clear role in our policy influencing approach.
· Planning and delivering impactful public affairs activity
Ensuring systems are in place to help plan, monitor and evaluate public affairs activity and maximise opportunities to engage with key audiences, including Parliamentarians, advisers, and UK Government Ministers; and support close working with colleagues in all UK nations and regions. Managing the development and delivery of public affairs activity to support high profile influencing campaigns.
· Building and managing strong relationships with key external stakeholders
Developing relationships, partnerships and networks to help raise the profile, credibility and influence of Trussell and our policy positions, particularly in the UK Parliament. Representing Trussell and promoting the organisation’s policy position to key audiences, including in meetings and events with Parliamentarians.
· Developing public affairs support to the food bank community
Working closely with a small team of Network Policy and Research Officers and the Organising and Local Mobilisation team to support our community of food banks to build and maintain strong relationships with their local MPs. Ensuring public affairs activity is well aligned to campaign strategies involving the food bank network.
· Embedding participatory approaches across our public affairs and wider influencing activity
Supporting further development of a participatory approach to policy influencing to ensure it is rooted in the lived experience of individuals affected by poverty. This includes ensuring an ethical approach in line with our values.
· Providing advice and line management
Have line management responsibility for individuals within the team, providing pastoral and development guidance along with task management on key projects. This includes regular 1:1s, objective setting and collaborative monitoring, and support with development needs.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Track record of successfully influencing politicians and key decision-makers to achieve strategic goals at different levels of government.
· Track record of delivering strategic public affairs activity based on robust evidence, from development to evaluation.
· Can explain components of effective policy influencing, including knowledge of the machinery and structure of government (UK, devolved, local) and experience of informing campaigns activity to mobilise support for policy change.
· Demonstrates a good understanding of policies that affect UK poverty and hunger. Can explain policy motivations of main political parties and can advise on how to influence them most effectively.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in demonstrating enthusiasm and experience when communicating complex topics to non-specialist audiences.
· Experience of line managing, including dealing with performance issues and supporting team development.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Works collaboratively, managing challenges in a constructive manner
· Balances competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
· Demonstrates a dedication to the values of Trussell
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantages, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
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Research Initiatives Manager
£45,864 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
The Research Initiatives Manager is a crucial role at the College, as you will work closely with senior clinicians to lead a series of projects and activities to feed into the development and delivery of child-health research initiatives. The initiatives include research awards, research events and research capacity and capability building, by embedding academic skills into the paediatric workforce and enabling academic research.
As Research Initiatives Manager, you will also lead on the RCPCH Genomics Programme which aims to develop and deliver a series of resources and activities related to supporting the preparedness of our membership for the era of genomics medicine.
Based within the Research and Evidence team, you will be the operational lead for relevant Committees and working groups, acting as a representative of the College to represent the views of paediatricians, whilst ensuring timely reporting of progress to Project Boards.
You will also build and develop relationships with external stakeholders and work with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to identify sources of funding to support future work within the Research and Evidence remit.
With a degree or equivalent experience with a research, health science, life sciences or genetics/genomics component, you should have a proven understanding of the national funding landscape and infrastructure for clinical research.
An expert at providing senior project leadership, you should have experience of collaborative ways of working across multidisciplinary teams and programmes of work, along with demonstrable experience of producing high quality written reports, documentation and promotional information suitable for a range of audiences.
With excellent organisational skills and an ability to adopt an orderly and precise approach to work, paying careful attention to detail and the ability to follow standard procedures and ways of working, you should also have demonstrable programme management skills, and be capable of working autonomously and taking personal responsibility for your projects.
Knowledge of research methodology, including data analysis, along with a background of organising workshops and events and an understanding of the genomic medicine landscape, would be desirable.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Interview date: 25 June 2025
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.



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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!
Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.
We’re looking for a relational person with good emotional intelligence and communication skills, driven and care about high standards of work. With a background in fundraising or external stakeholder relations/partnerships management, you will join our established team to build new relationships, increasing our Mid-level and Major donors.
The important stuff
Salary: from £35,000 dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Location: Hammersmith, London. Core team office days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with flexibility on other weekdays
Closing date: Monday 2nd June
Interviews: First interviews will be held in-person on Thursday 19th June. Final interviews will be held online Wednesday 25th June.
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
- Excellent Health Insurance plan, including gym discounts and other perks
Person Specification
- An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment to enter work.
- Outstanding people skills; experience of relationship management within philanthropy, or a business development or client account management role.
- Strong written and verbal communicator including effective influencing and negotiation skills.
- Experience of developing and delivering operational plans to meet targets including running and hosting large and small events.
- Proven success of generating income, meeting targets or securing new business is desirable.
- An interest in research and data on the wider landscape that impacts young people facing barriers to employment.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship Management
- Develop and manage relationships with Resurgo’s major donors, asking for financial support at the right time.
- Create individual engagement and stewardship plans for existing major donors and new prospects, including in-person meetings, written updates and reports.
- Help to develop the mid-level giving programme by creating a stewardship plan and tailored written communication.
Prospects
- Develop and implement the prospecting strategy, attending networking
events, asking for introductions and being confident using LinkedIn to
look for new opportunities, identifying, researching and contacting
potential supporters. - Work with the corporate teams to cross-sell opportunities; identify and
further engage high level individuals within businesses and vice versa.
Events
- Assist with the planning and delivery of a variety of fundraising events,
working closely with the impact, communications and finance teams to
generate strong results. - Help to develop and deliver new strategic events to further engage
major and mid-level donors with Resurgo’s work.
Financial Management
- Help to monitor the major donor pipeline, regularly reporting on income and progress against targets and help with financial management using a CRM (Salesforce).
Active Participation in the Philanthropy and Wider Resurgo Mission
‘To Inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery.’
- Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member
- Lead and contribute to regular team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
With young people, with organisations, for society.




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The Freedom Fund
The Freedom Fund is a global non-profit dedicated to ending modern slavery. Since 2014, we’ve invested over $100 million into frontline organisations and coalitions, helping to shift power to local actors and create lasting systems change. Our new strategy doubles down on this commitment, investing in anti-slavery movements, fostering collaboration, and working as a trusted partner to the incredible people and organisations driving this work forward.
Program Manager, Responsible Supply Chains
This is a key role in the Freedom Fund’s Responsible Supply Chains initiative to address forced labour in global supply chains. The Program Manager will manage the grant portfolio, from grantee selection, due diligence, reporting, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes. They will also be instrumental in supporting the implementation of all programs in the Responsible Supply Chains portfolio (including strategic litigation, campaigns, and investigations).
In addition, the successful candidate will provide inputs into development of new workstreams and coordinate with existing and new grantees to ensure impactful collaboration.
They will be reporting to the Senior Program Manager (SPM) for Responsible Supply Chains, working closely with the Freedom Fund’s staff and partners around the world.
Interview process: 2 stage interview process: week commencing 9th June 2025
Please see the job description for all details.
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Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, Hybrid Working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
The Vacancy
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
We are seeking an experienced policy and public affairs professional, with a good understanding of issues affecting children and families, to manage and deliver policy and public affairs work for the team.
This role will play a pivotal role in our work with policy makers and Parliamentarians, bringing evidence and children’s voice to the heart of government. The position will have a key role in policy development and work to achieve policy change to improve children’s lives.
The role will manage and deliver elements of NCB’s core work on policy and public affairs, provide project management of funded policy projects, and generate income during an exciting period of growth of the organisation.
The Company
For more than 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been making a big difference to lives of children and young people across the country, particularly the most disadvantaged. We are proud of having been instrumental in delivering major government reforms such as the changes to special educational need provision in schools, the extension of high quality early years provision and support to allow children to remain in foster care beyond their 18th birthday.
Today NCB works across a range of important issues affecting the lives of millions of children. Our priority areas are currently focused on early years, special education needs and disability, health and social care and education and learning. We are a dynamic and multifaceted organisation at an exciting stage in our development – a review of our purpose around a virtuous cycle of evidence gathering, research, influencing and practice improvement.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Applications close at 08:00am on Monday 2nd June 2025.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Friday 13th June 2025.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.