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The IOP exists to help physics and the physics community deliver on their potential for our lives, our society, our planet.

Together with our members and leaders from the world of physics and beyond, we have identified three priorities of Skills, Science and Society which must shape our work over the next five years if we are to achieve our mission.

Here at the IOP we are looking for an Accreditation Coordinator on a permanent basis, ideally starting January 2026 to support us in our mission.

What is it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ in the UK policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. This is complemented with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Floating bank holidays (choose when to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
• Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
• Flexible working 

The Role

What will I be doing?

As Accreditation Coordinator you will part of the Membership and Inclusion team. The role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, with an eye for detail and a commitment to upholding quality and standards. We are looking for an organised, resilient individual who can work without close supervision.

Duties include:

• Organising degree accreditation visits, accreditation events, and committee meetings
• Responding to a wide range of enquiries from internation and external contacts
• Conducting initial reviews of degree accreditation applications

Projects you work on may include:

• Development and delivery of assessor training
• Supporting the development of a course endorsement scheme
• Assisting with the enhancement of doctoral training accreditation

Who will I work with?

• Colleagues in Professional Registration, Policy, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Senior academics in physics departments and university quality offices
• IOP members who volunteer their time to support degree accreditation and professional registration

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

Essential Criteria

• A good knowledge of the higher education landscape
• A commitment to maintaining high professional standards and/or quality assurance
• Experience in delivery high level administrative support with a strong attention to detail
• Experience of writing for different audiences to a high standard, with the ability to tailor communications appropriately
• Willing to travel throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland

Nice to have

• Experience in supporting committees or equivalent would be beneficial
• Experience of working with volunteers

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and / or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Job Purpose:

Assisting in the resettlement of vulnerable refugees and Afghan evacuees through the provision of advice, guidance, and support.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Support for Refugees

• Facilitate initial reception and orientation.
• Provide advice on benefits, housing, health, education, and employment.
• Accompany individuals and families to appointments.

Promoting Integration and Independence

• Encourage engagement in community activities.
• Foster empowerment through supportive relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
• Liaise with local authorities and services for smooth registration and referrals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure access to mainstream services.

Community Engagement and Awareness

• Work with local voluntary and community organisations to foster a welcoming environment.
• Deliver awareness sessions about resettlement schemes to stakeholders.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Development

• Participate in reviews and development of the resettlement scheme.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.

Team Contribution

• Engage in team meetings, staff training, and organisational events.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria: 

•  Emotional Intelligence & Compassion in Action: 
  - Understands the importance of recognising and managing emotions in oneself and others. 
  - Recognises the value of care and commitment to making a positive impact in relationships and the community. 
   
• Personal Growth and Empowerment: 
  - Acknowledges the importance of feedback and personal growth with a willingness to learn. 
  - Understands the importance of providing others with support to make decisions and grow. 
   
• Organisational Skills: 
  - Manages tasks efficiently, prioritises effectively, and operates professionally in high-pressure situations.
  - Understands the importance of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines under pressure. 
   
• Technical Knowledge: 
  - Has basic knowledge of email and Microsoft Office tools, with limited practical experience. 
   
• Understanding Refugee Needs: 
  - Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to refugee and asylum seeker needs, actively supporting their wellbeing and empowerment.
   
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: 
  - Recognises the importance of adapting to change and managing multiple tasks. 
  - Recognises issues and seeks guidance to contribute to potential solutions. 
   
• Communication and Collaboration: 
  - Understands the importance of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. 
   
• Ethics and Inclusivity: 
  - Understands the importance of ethical behaviour and maintaining confidentiality. 
  - Recognises the value of cultural diversity and the importance of inclusivity. 
   
• The right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving licence and access to your own transport.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers. 
• Experience of working with families and children.
• Experience in delivering workshops or community events.
• Fluency in a relevant community language. 

Other information:

As part of the recruitment and selection process Upbeat Communities will take up two references.

The post holder will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that in most cases we would expect a new employee to start at the lower end of the salary range listed above (unless an applicant has specialist experience in a comparable role working with refugees and asylum seekers).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Be part of something truly inspiring.

The Orpheus Centre is an award-winning charity that supports disabled young adults aged 18–25 to live independent, fulfilling lives through the performing and visual arts. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are driven by our values — joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined — and a vision of an inclusive world where every young person can achieve their aspirations.

We are now seeking a strategic, values-led Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.

Salary: £72,000 – £77,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Location: Godstone, Surrey (onsite with some flexibility)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

You’ll lead the financial strategy, planning and operations for the Orpheus Centre, ensuring sustainability, transparency and compliance while enabling innovation and growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees and senior leaders, you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and insight to drive organisational success.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit.
• Ensure compliance with The Charity Commission, HMRC and Companies House regulations.
• Lead on procurement, risk management and digital transformation in finance systems.
• Manage investments and oversee capital and operational budgets.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team.

This is a hands-on and highly influential role for someone who thrives on both strategic planning and operational excellence.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in senior financial leadership — ideally within the charity and/or education sector.

You will bring:

• Strong understanding of charity SORP, financial governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with Boards and governance structures.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic financial planning and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• A proactive, future-focused approach and commitment to Orpheus’ values and mission. 

Why join Orpheus?

• At Orpheus, you’ll join a joyful and inclusive community that values creativity and collaboration. We offer:
• The opportunity to play a key role in an Outstanding organisation.
• A collaborative leadership environment with real impact.
• A supportive and passionate team culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Free parking on our beautiful Surrey campus.

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.

Safeguarding & Equality

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and if a suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right to close our advert sooner.

Role: People Systems and Data Advisor
Department: People and Culture
Hours: 41 hours per week; 1 hour paid lunch; hybrid working available
Contract: 12-month FTC with potential to extend
Salary: £32,297 - £38,182 depending on experience and qualifications

About the role:

Join us in shaping the future of People and Culture at the British Museum, as we procure a new best-in-class HR and Recruitment System (HRIS).

As our HRIS technical lead, you'll play a key role in improving how we manage and use people data, ensuring our systems are accurate, efficient, and aligned with the Museum's evolving needs. You'll be the go-to expert for HRIS support, data analysis, and system enhancements, helping us deliver a high-quality service to our teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking transformation programme, working closely with our People Systems and Payroll Manager, and Head of People Transformation.

If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and want to delivery an excellent service to the Museum's employees, we'd love to hear from you!

Key areas of responsibility:

• Be the technical expert for the HRIS providing support and coaching to colleagues and new users, reporting any required fixes, testing and support continuous development of the HRIS.
• Provide project support with the delivery of the HRIS project, including but not limited to the design, procurement and implementation of a modern and future-focussed HRIS.
• Ensure data integrity through the use and creation of validation reports to identify and correct issues, errors and anomalies in relation to post, employee, pay and reporting lines.
• Cleanse, prepare and analyse people related data to support the production of the People Management Reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Benefits:

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
• Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more )
• Complimentary exhibition tickets
• Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
• Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
• Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
• 1 hour paid lunch break
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Discounts on gift shop purchases

Our New People and Culture Department:

The British Museum's HR team is now known as People and Culture, reflecting our renewed commitment to creating a workplace that is inclusive, innovative, and deeply supportive. As part of this dynamic team, you'll help shape the employee experience across the Museum, guided by our values:

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

These principles drive everything we do, from improving systems and processes to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. If you care about making a meaningful impact and being part of a team that's transforming how we work, we'd love to welcome you.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

*Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants*

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

We're looking for a Day Centre Receptionist, someone who can be the first point of contact at our busy day centre in Camden, where as many as 70 young people a day regularly access for support. The receptionist will be embedded within our Youth Work team, providing both an administrative and young people focused role. The role will suit an approachable and dynamic individual, who thrives working under pressure and is motivated to deliver the best possible service to young people.

• Permanent, full-time role in the Youth Work Team
• Salary: £31,200-£34,736
• Deadline to apply: 9am Monday 24 November

About Us

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five.

We work to ensure that very unwell children can enjoy the best possible quality of life and we support their families throughout their journey.

Our children’s hospices, based in Coventry and Middlesbrough, offer respite, palliative and end of life care for children, as well as support for the whole family. With a range of play therapies and fun activities, our team of specialists work together to make every moment of childhood count.

As a charity, we provide our services free of charge to families who need us, relying on donations from the public.

About Our Role

We’re currently seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our successful corporate team. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting new business income. You’ll work closely with our Senior Corporate Fundraiser & Corporate Fundraiser, providing excellent stewardship to our partners and delivering a remarkable supporter experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Use our fundraising CRM to accurately record stewardship and maintain GDPR compliance.

• Support financial forecasting and monitor the income pipeline, identifying and mitigating risks.

• Collaborate with staff across the charity to maximise engagement with high-value audiences.

• Account manage low and medium value corporate relationships, ensuring each partnership reaches its full potential.

• Plan and execute events to steward current supporters and engage new ones.

• Meet and exceed agreed fundraising targets for both existing and new corporate supporters.

• Identify opportunities to grow partnerships and develop tailored proposals and pitches.

• Undertake research to re-engage past corporate supporters and implement engagement plans.

• Represent Zoe’s Place at external corporate functions and networking events to promote the Hospice. 

Benefits

• Salary of circa £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.

• 5% salary employer pension contribution p/a.

• 27 days annual leave plus all statutory English bank holidays.

• Hospice closure between Christmas and New Year (annual leave allowance must be used).

• Mileage paid at 45p per mile for business miles.

• Free, on-site parking.

• Employee assistance programme and free counselling for employees and their family members (limited availability).

• Death in service benefit after six months of service. 

Senior Finance Business Partner: £85,000 - £92,000 | Birmingham | Hybrid

For Europe's largest infrastructure project, we are recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive accountability and focus on cost control for the Corporate Services Directorate. This is a key role measuring and reporting on financial performance and promoting effective decision-making of direct and indirect costs. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering and providing oversight, control and direction to a team of up to 4 Finance Business Partners, this role is key in ensuring the financial targets and value for money are met.

Main Duties:

• Manage, and develop the Finance Business Partner team to embed and drive a cost control and productivity focused culture across the directorate
• Lead the business case development process - reviewing and challenging funding requests to ensure they represent value for money
• Support business performance management, enabling senior executives to effectively manage their budgets
• Manage a diverse range of stakeholder groups with competing priorities and deliver tactical productivity initiatives across business areas
• Interpret and provide insightful analysis from management reports to enable effective decision-making processes across the senior management team
• Oversee the month-end financial close, preparing accounts, completing monthly analysis, variance analysis and assurance of reporting packs
• Support the business through annual business planning and budgeting. Provide quarterly re-forecasts working with non-finance executives
• Submit cash flows for business areas to supporting funding requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements, and drive the adoption of consistent reporting and financial processes across the finance business partnering, commercia and programme teams
• Provide first-class business partnering support to the business, reviewing and challenging forecasts and variances

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant with strong experience of leading and managing finance business partnering teams
• Experience leading annual business planning and budget setting processes in complex, matrix managed organisations - ideally infrastructure programmes.
• Strong skills in business partnering key executive level stakeholder groups including planning, procurement, contract management and HR teams.
• Ability to critically review and challenge forecasts, assessing affordability, value for money and the impact om programme delivery

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

We’re looking for a skilled Property Compliance and Asset Officer to help deliver safe, compliant, and well-maintained housing across multiple sites. You’ll manage property compliance programmes, support maintenance operations, and ensure high standards of safety and service delivery.

Location: London (multi-site)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum + benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory compliance programmes (gas, electrical, asbestos, water hygiene, fire safety, lifts, etc.).
• Manage contractors and monitor maintenance performance.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and performance reports.
• Support budget management and contract administration.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to H&S standards.

About You

• Qualified or experienced in property maintenance or compliance management.
• Confident managing contractors and liaising with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Experience in housing, facilities, or asset management is desirable.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to join an organisation making a real impact through safe and compliant housing, then please do get in touch!

For more information, please submit your CV to

 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.

We are hiring a Head of Maintenance & Repairs at Target Housing 

Location: Rotherham 

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 14th November 2025

About us

Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfill their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society.

We offer
Salary: of £53,100 per annum rising to £56,775

Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)

Annual Leave: You will get an initial 28 days Annual Leave with an additional day a year up to 33 days leave, PLUS 8 Bank Holidays.

Allocation of company vehicle and fuel card.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development
• Allocated training
• Access Membership to Westfield Health & Lifetime Financial
• Ability to apply for the Blue Light card
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

About You

• Proven experience managing property repairs and maintenance services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or housing association.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, health and safety, and asset management practices.
• Confident managing budgets, performance data, and stakeholder relationships.
• Able to hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Main Purpose of the role

As a member of the Senior Management Team and reporting to the CEO, you will lead the property repairs and maintenance function for approximately 700 units of accommodation. Ensuring the delivery of efficient, high-quality, cost-effective and customer-focused repairs and maintenance services. This includes overseeing reactive and planned maintenance, compliance with health and safety standards, and continuous improvement of service delivery.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks.

About us

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) is a UK-wide charity that exists to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. We’re here for everyone who needs us. We protect children by working with people who pose a risk and diverting them from causing harm. We support individuals and families who have been affected by abuse. And we help professionals who work with families to create safer environments for children through delivering risk assessments, interventions, training and consultancy.

About the role and you

We are looking for a data professional to support and manage significant changes in the way our charity uses, processes and manages data. Our teams pride themselves on evidence-informed practice, using research and data to enhance their work at every stage. There are elements of our charity’s work which are unique to our field, making our data highly valuable in contributing to the future of preventing child sexual abuse. We collect data all the time: on the individual progress of our clients, the reach of our campaigns and the demand for our support. As part of our new Tech and Data Strategy, we are taking the next stage in our use of data analysis and data science, ensuring that we use our data more effectively and efficiently to support our teams in preventing child sexual abuse.

We are looking for a Data Scientist/Analyst to help us make this change. You will be based in the LFF Research Team, reporting to our Director of Research and Impact.

This role will facilitate better use, processing and management of data across the organisation. It will focus on four areas:

• Data systems and structures
• Data analysis
• Data visualisation
• Data security and compliance

The postholder will work alongside experienced researchers to develop a new portfolio of priority projects to enhance our work. With no fixed task list or assigned service, this role offers the freedom to explore and innovate, identifying where data, data science, and data systems can drive real change.

This role will be remote or hybrid - we have offices in Bromsgrove, Epsom and Edinburgh.

What you’ll get from us

We offer the following benefits:

• Hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week; we ask for 3 days in the office per week for the first month)
• NEST pension
• 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period)
• Up to 5 days’ learning and development per year
• Flu jabs & eye tests
• Season ticket loans
• Charity discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Option of private healthcare with Benenden

How to apply

We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline.

To apply, please download the job pack and return your completed documents by Monday 24th November at 5:00pm. Stage 1 interviews are scheduled to take place on 4th December and stage 2 interviews are scheduled to take place on 10th December for shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.

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Project Accountant

An international not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Project Accountant to join its expanding finance team in London on an initial 1-year FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your financial expertise within a global, mission-led environment, supporting programmes that drive meaningful environmental and social impact.

The organisation works at the forefront of global sustainability, partnering with governments, funders, and international stakeholders to deliver initiatives that address the world’s most urgent challenges. With a team of specialists based across multiple continents, they combine data, policy, and innovation to help build a more equitable and sustainable future.

As Project Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity and compliance across a diverse portfolio of philanthropic and government-funded projects. You’ll act as a trusted partner to project leads, providing financial insight, accurate reporting, and expert support throughout the project lifecycle.

This position sits within the Grant Finance function, working closely with legal, HR, and operations teams to forecast expenditure, track commitments, and ensure that all financial reporting meets donor and audit requirements. You’ll also contribute to system and process improvements as the organisation continues to expand its portfolio of funded programmes.

The charity has offices in Central London and offers flexible working arrangements, including remote working, compressed hours, and the option to work a four-day week.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full accountability for project financial transactions and grant funding records.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports and analyses to project leads and external funders.
• Prepare and review project and proposal budgets, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines.
• Monitor and forecast expenditure, tracking commitments and staffing costs.
• Support funder audits and ensure internal controls align with donor requirements.
• Lead on project close-out, ensuring accurate reconciliations and compliance.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, systems implementation, and policy updates.
• Collaborate across global teams to deliver consistent, high-quality financial support.

About You

You will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong experience in grant or project finance, ideally in an international or donor-funded setting.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience with grant compliance, funder reporting, and audits
• Experience with EC grant compliance and financial reporting is essential
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to manage complex financial information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate financial detail for non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive and organised approach, capable of managing multiple deadlines across time zones.
• Experience working with multi-currency projects and diverse international teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with SUN Systems / Infor Q&A, Concur, or project tools such as Asana.
• Background in sustainability, international development, or environmental programmes.
• Additional language skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £53,243
• Contract: 1 year FTC
• 30+ days of annual leave
• 1 week office shut-down for a Summer & Winter Break (not included in annual leave)
• Opportunity to work internationally 20 days per quarter

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to join a friendly, busy and supportive Legal and Governance team in the Chief Executive’s Office at the British Psychological Society.

The Board Secretary plays a critical role in the organisation, ensuring we are well governed, managed in compliance with relevant legislation and regulation and uphold best practice at all times.

We are looking for an exceptional proactive individual who must have previous experience in governance, primarily board / committee support, will be highly organised, with strong administrative skills and an excellent communicator. It will suit somebody who is capable of working autonomously and independently and used to providing professional advice and guidance to the Chair of the Board and CEO.

We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with local and national organisations

 How to apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November 2025 and interviews are scheduled for w/c 1st December 2025.

To apply, please supply your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances.

We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date.  If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and organised Events & Fundraising Officer to join our small, dedicated team. Working closely with the rest of the Events & Fundraising team, you’ll help deliver and grow LLST’s fundraising events across London and the South East, including the London Legal Walk, Regional Legal Walks, Great Legal Bake, and Great Legal Quiz, as well as manage our third party challenge events. You will help to engage our supporters and large database in the legal community to generate fundraising.

You will play a vital role in the planning and organising of LLST’s flagship London Legal Walk, bringing together over 19,000 members of the legal community to walk 10km through central London and raise vital funds for over 100 free legal advice charities.

The role involves coordinating event logistics, managing supporter journeys and communications, maintaining our online presence, spreading the word about the importance of the work we do, and helping to develop our fundraising strategy. You’ll also line manage the Events & Fundraising Assistant and play a key role in maintaining LLST’s excellent reputation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice and events who’s ready to make a tangible impact while building their career in the charity sector. We offer a supportive, collaborative working environment with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.

As Senior Direct Marketing Officer, you will operate with a level of autonomy, build excellent stakeholder relationships and deliver outstanding fundraising campaigns. A focus on results will be vital but how these are achieved will also form a large part of the role; considering the non-financial measures of quality in addition to more traditional measures of success.

Working with a number of teams and suppliers, you’ll be delivering direct marketing activity through a range of channels and media. The programme is an evolving one with change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas. Your role will be to help to develop the supporter engagement programme; taking responsibility for long-term projects that will improve the future optimisation of campaigns. You’ll also be responsible for delivering exceptional fundraising campaigns to achieve ambitious income targets.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management

· Plan, manage and deliver successful campaigns across a range of channels and media.

· Manage projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns.

· Deliver motivational fundraiser training and develop engaging fundraiser materials with agency stakeholders to ensure high-quality fundraising.

· Ensure compliance and adherence to regulation and codes of practice is considered in all campaign activity. This could include mystery shopping and call listening.

· Work closely with internal stakeholders across multiple teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.

· Continuous improvement through test and learn principles across all activity.

· Integration of campaigns across the charity to drive maximum value.

· Development of compelling communications and materials to support all activities.

People management

· Management and development of the Direct Marketing Executive - Engagement.

· Ensure direct report has clear, SMART objectives and a development plan in place.

· Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals.

· Ensure direct report has goals and a development plan written up which are routinely reviewed.

· Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating, to routine performance reviews.

Planning and budgeting

· Input to annual planning and development of individual giving campaigns.

· Support in the compilation of detailed income and expenditure campaign budgets.

· Work with Direct Marketing Manager in developing the Engagement programme and strategy.

· Input to monthly forecasting and regular reporting across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs.

Finance and reporting

· Ensure daily campaign tracking and reporting.

· Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis.

· Ongoing reporting on long-term success measures, such as retention, repeat giving and ROI.

· Invoice reconciliation and processing for timely payment.

· Non-financial KPI trend reporting, such as online conversions, email engagement, opt-out/in rates and quality scoring.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

Agile - As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 16th November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at via our website.