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Vision: Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Main purpose of job: To support Home-Start Southwark’s administrative and operations functions, enabling us to provide the best possible support to families with children under 5 in Southwark and Lewisham.
Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.
Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
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Job Title: Member and Supporter Acquisition Lead (Maternity Cover)
Team:Supporter Engagement & Experience
Contract: Fixed-term 9 months (with potential to extend)
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £33,367 to £50,051. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £41,709 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
Context and purpose of role
At the heart of the Ramblers lies our community of over 100,000 members and supporters, enabling us to fulfil our charitable mission across the length and breadth of Great Britain.
You will drive the growth of the organisation's membership and supporter base through strategic marketing, outreach, and engagement efforts.
This role is vital for expanding the Ramblers reach, enhancing its financial stability, and strengthening its community impact. You will develop and implement effective acquisition strategies, engage potential members and supporters, and foster long-term relationships aligned with the organisation's mission and values. You are a subject-matter expert in fundraising acquisition and digital marketing.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver the Ramblers membership acquisition programme to attract and retain new members and supporters. This includes integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns (including digital and face-to-face) and a test-and-learn approach to optimise conversion rates, sales, ROI and life-time value, with support from the Head of Member and Supporter Experience. At the Ramblers our current key acquisition channels are Digital Marketing, telemarketing and private site.
- Manage our welcome and reactivation programmes (email, mail and telephone).
- Using evidence-based insights, work with the Head of Member and Supporter Experience to evolve the membership proposition (embedding Ramblers new digital assets, platforms, products, offers) to enhance our relevance and reach.
- Manage the acquisition budget of c£500k, producing timely reports to the Head of Member and Supporter Experience on income, expenditure and KPIs to monitor performance against plans. Lead the reforecast process for key lines accountable for and support the budget process.
- Lead key acquisition projects across the organisation, delivering to time and budget.
- Ensure regulatory compliance is embedded across team processes and communications in areas such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), Gift Aid, and the Fundraising Regulator. Ensure any agencies used adhere to the high standards we set.
- Work across teams to develop and deliver engaging supporter journeys that enhance and deepen supporters’ experience of the Ramblers.
- Agency and supplier management – manage and develop strategic relationships with our agencies, including the management of SLAs and performance measures, ensuring consistently high levels of performance.
- Consult, equip and support the Ramblers GB-wide network of volunteer ‘membership ambassadors’ providing tools and resources to grow membership.
Other
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
- Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation
The person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in working with external stakeholders/suppliers and managing performance
- Extensive experience in digital marketing for recruitment of supporters/members, including in using Facebook. A subject-matter expert.
- Digitally savvy, with knowledge and experience in testing new ideas through digital channels and an early adopter of new technology and digital products and platforms.
- Proven experience in analysing complex data and building testing plans to inform strategic decisions and solve complex problems.
Desirable:
- A proven track record (more than 2 years’ experience) in recruiting new supporters or members to a charity.
- Experience of working with telemarketing agencies.
- Experience of Private site or using dialogue approaches to recruitment.
- Experience in developing multi-channel supporter journeys for new supporters/members.
- Experience in using Salesforce or other CRMs
- Experience in using an email-marketing platform, like Mailchimp or Marketing Cloud
Skills
- Innovative and solutions-focussed with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- A flexible and resilient approach, with a curious mindset to explore opportunities and overcome challenges.
- A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
- Able to analyse and solve complex problems and manage processes and data flows with other teams.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
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Welcome to Ada!
Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. We are searching for a dynamic, new Head of People and Talent as the College enters an exciting new period of growth across our Greater London and Greater Manchester regions and beyond. Ada is a high-performing specialist technical College, the first brand new Further Education College in England since 1993. We use our deep relationships with our learners and industry partners to deliver a transformative education experience and train the next generation of diverse digital talent. We achieve top-tier achievement rates and outcomes for our learners with a particular focus on recruiting learners from less privileged circumstances, ethnically diverse backgrounds and young women, who are particularly underrepresented in the tech sector.
90% of our alumni are in employment or further education. For those in employment, 67% earn greater than the median graduate salary and 97% earn greater than the local living wage. Our wide range of diverse, talented staff members, from education, private sector and non-profit backgrounds, is one of the things that makes us unique and we’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff, which is where you come in!
About You:
Are you an experienced People and Talent professional? Do you have experience in the education and skills or similar sectors? Can you tangibly articulate your experience of leading a small People and Talent focused team to achieve great things and dealing with a wide-range of People and Talent related projects and topics? If so we’d love to hear from you!
Title: Head of People and Talent
Nature of the Role: 0.8 FTE or Full time. Permanent (fixed term considered if preferable)
Working Pattern: Minimum of 3 days per week on campus if full time (2 days a week if contracted to 0.8 FTE)
Core Hours from 10am - 4pm
Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (pro-rata)
Pension: Workplace pension, employer contribution @ 10%
Holidays: 27 days per annum (with 3 additional days reserved for Christmas and New Year closure days) [pro-rata for part time]
Location: London (Pimlico)
Application Process: Initial screening and then 2 x in-person interviews.
Closing Date: 31st October. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
What’s your mission?
In this role you will embody Ada’s culture, being responsible for the wellbeing of the staff and attracting new talent as well as providing effective leadership and line management of the People function. Reporting directly into the CEO, you will act as a trusted, strategic partner, ensuring alignment on both organisation and people capabilities, fostering a culture of high performance and growth. You will regularly attend Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings and engage with Board Members and have the opportunity to harness the experience and expertise of some of our private sector pro bono supporters to drive forward the vital People Management agenda at Ada, which is a core pillar of our ‘Evolving to Ada 2.0’ strategy and critical to scaling our impact.
You will be responsible for leading the People and Talent team across our London and Manchester campuses, and ensuring relevant processes are followed as well as driving forward people management priorities and initiatives. This is a hands-on operational role that will also stretch your strategic thinking and planning skills. The role is expected to evolve in seniority as you build out the team underneath you in line with the College’s planned growth in learner volumes and staff headcount. The postholder will be expected to make regular visits to the college’s campus in Manchester/London.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
● Management -
○ Partner the Executive Leadership Team to lead on the implementation of Ada’s people management strategy as part of our new organisational strategy.
○ You will set clear priorities and focus areas for the People team, effectively managing performance, and supporting development.
○ Provide effective day-to-day support for the Executive Leadership Team and line managers to ensure the College runs smoothly, is attracting ever an ever better quality of candidates for vacant roles and is HR compliant at all times.
○ Design and implement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention, promoting a positive and inclusive culture for Ada.
● Building our Employer Brand -
○ Working with internal and external stakeholders, work to ensure we significantly improve our ability to attract and retain the best talent in a competitive market.
Create a transparent and authentic brand externally to help Ada to welcome more amazing people.
● Employee Relations -
○ Advise line managers and staff on best practices for managing employee relation cases and conflict resolution using external best practice and up to date legislation.
○ Partner with the ELT on complex, high risk cases or disputes to deliver a pragmatic outcome that reduces risk to Ada.
○ Stay up to date with relevant employment laws and regulations, and ensure compliance in all employee activities while upholding Ada’s organisational values.
● Policies & Procedures -
○ Provide support and guidance to line managers and the Executive Leadership Team. Acting as a trusted advisor in all cases including performance management, conflict resolution and disciplinary cases ensuring Ada’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
○ Act as the leader on topics/requests related to policies, employment law and compliance.
○ Ensure policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and are up to date.
● Systems & Processes -
○ Provide support on change management programmes including restructures, ensuring change processes are implemented smoothly and risks are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.
○ Drive adoption of the recently implemented HR platform (i.e. AccessHR). Ensure all staff adhere to the agreed processes including performance management.
Plans are to effectively link performance management to reward and recognition.
○ Proactively review existing processes and identify areas to introduce efficiencies.
● Diversity & Inclusion - Partner with the Executive Leadership Team, and lead on the implementation of the EDI action plan. In time, evolve this into a more formal strategy that ensures Ada remains an inclusive and welcoming employer across our campuses for all our staff and other stakeholders.
Key Skills and experience required
- A minimum of 4 years previous People/HR generalist and partnering experience preferably with some experience of working in schools, colleges, universities, training providers or education management organisations.
- Level 7 CIPD qualified, or similar experience is essential Demonstrable experience of improving talent attraction, selection and development
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of UK employment law and experience in handling complex ER cases, Employment Tribunals, ACAS Conciliations and Settlements.
- Demonstrable experience of working with leaders on complex people related issues.
- High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
- Evidence of delivering HR solutions, including strategic HR initiatives and change projects.
- Strong problem solving and decision making ability, with a proactive and solutions oriented mindset and approach.
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and/or maintaining a high-performance culture and role modelling excellent behaviours.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the function, showing a united front to stakeholders.
- Ability to balance commercial outcomes with mitigation of business risks.
- Willingness to travel to the different College sites on a monthly basis, often involving overnight stays
- A personal commitment to safeguarding and learner/colleague wellbeing.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding
Ada, the National College for Digital Skill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We, therefore, encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact the HR team.
Sponsorship
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
How to Apply
Please send a completed CV and brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
If you have any queries in advance of applying then please also email the HR Team.
Good Luck with your Application!
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: This role is pan-London and will involve work from our Brent, London (Central), and Croydon Skylights. The successful applicant can choose to be based with their line manager located at either Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT, or 50 – 52 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LT.
Contract: Permanent
About the role
Working across the Crisis teams in London, you will lead on the delivery of our volunteer programme. You will be responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers, the support of existing volunteers and volunteer supervisors to maintain a positive volunteer experience. You will work across teams to ensure volunteers’ experience of volunteering is positive and play a key role in volunteer retention. You will be collaborative and dynamic in working with the team to identify and develop new volunteering opportunities. You will have the ability and confidence to increase the diversity and variety of our volunteering opportunities to reflect our local community and better serve our members. You will be flexible and innovative in reaching a diverse group of people from across the local community.
You will have experience of working with people who are socially excluded or with support needs. You will understand the importance of delivering equitable services and can empower our members to share their experience and contribute to continuous service adaptations and improvements. You will be creative and inclusive in establishing service-specific member involvement opportunities so members can influence our service locally. You will work across teams to ensure we deliver our service with people experiencing homelessness, instead of delivering a service to people experiencing homelessness. You will work with the central Crisis team to respond to member involvement opportunities, influencing policy and providing members with the opportunity to share their story with the wider public and media.
About you
- Experience of developing and implementing volunteer programmes.
- Experience of working with socially isolated and excluded groups.
- Awareness of psychologically informed approaches.
- Person-centred, sensitive, and empathetic to the needs of members.
- A track record of successful partnership working.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- A strong team player, able to use own initiative and reflect on own practice.
If you are interested in hearing more this role hear more about the role, we are hosting an open evening online to all prospective applicants:
Monday 3rd November, 2025, between 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 330 277 982 070 6
Passcode: ML7tM9Mo
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 23:59
Interview date process: Competency-based interview and interview task. Part of the interview will involve a pre-prepared presentation
Interview date and location: Thursday 20 November 2025 (in-person) at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, NW10 4LT
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Senior Events Officer
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm (some evenings and weekends)
Permanent
Hybrid working – home-based and in Alton, Hampshire (two days a week)
£30,000–£34,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? As our Senior Events Officer, you’ll take the lead in planning and delivering a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events that inspire, engage and make a real difference for kidney patients. From overseeing event logistics and marketing to managing budgets and nurturing supporter relationships, you’ll ensure every event runs smoothly and every supporter feels valued.
You’ll also mentor and guide either our Event Officer or Fundraising Assistant, helping to build a high-performing team that shares your passion for delivering outstanding events.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and love seeing your ideas come to life, this is the role for you.
Join an ambitious Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021
What You’ll Do
- Lead the planning, management, and delivery of a varied portfolio of fundraising and challenge events, for example: Cambridge Half Marathon | The Big Half | London Landmarks Half Marathon | Manchester Half Marathon | Virtual Challenges (Marathon May, October Dog Walk) | Great North Run | Cardiff Half Marathon | Do your own thing | plus other events as agreed
- Oversee event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring financial targets are met.
- Line-manage, coach and support the Fundraising Assistant to ensure team success.
- Develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies to maximise participation and income.
- Deliver exceptional supporter experiences, ensuring participants feel valued and inspired.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners.
- Ensure all events comply with health, safety, insurance and risk regulations.
- Evaluate event performance and produce insightful reports to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising and communications teams for integrated campaigns.
- Keep up-to-date with market trends, exploring new opportunities for the charity.
What You’ll Bring
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a fundraising or events role, with a proven ability to deliver successful events.
- Proven experience in organising challenge events, using creativity and strategy to maximise participation and revenue.
- Line management experience, coaching and inspiring colleagues to reach their potential.
- Excellent project management skills – you can juggle multiple events and deadlines with ease.
- A creative flair for spotting opportunities, developing ideas and executing them flawlessly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you know how to build lasting relationships.
- A passionate, energetic, and self-motivated approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences.
- Experience managing budgets and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.
- An eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, keeping events running seamlessly.
Desirable:
- Experience with Beacon or other fundraising databases.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection.
- Understanding of long-term or chronic health conditions.
Why Join Us?
Kidney Care UK is at the forefront of supporting people affected by kidney disease. By joining our events team, you’ll play a key role in helping us engage with supporters, raise vital funds, and make a tangible impact on people’s lives. Plus, you’ll get to work in a supportive, friendly and flexible environment where your ideas and creativity are celebrated.
Employee Benefits:
Opportunities to take on an apprenticeship: Fundraiser (level 3) - apprenticeship training course
Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



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A socially driven not-for-profit organisation, delivering important services to people nationally to ensure financial inclusion and equity for all, is seeking a permanent Head of Finance to join their team at a time of significant growth.
The organisation’s mission is focussed on a people-centred approach, having a significant impact on economically disadvantaged communities by providing access to financial empowerment. The organisation is currently recruiting a permanent Head of Finance to lead their finance team and support the Chief Financial Officer and the wider organisation to deliver strategic finance in support of the organisation’s growth and transformation in services.
Key duties are as follows:
- Develop and lead financial and data models to support forecasting, planning and investment decisions
- Act as a key business partner across the business, to establish departmental performance vs budget and to deliver high impact finance support.
- Support the Executive Committee and wider management team with commercial decisions using clear, well-structured models and data insights; design and preparation of MI including Board Pack and investor reporting
- Manage all aspects of the company’s Financial Reporting requirements; you will supply accurate and timely management and statutory accounts
- Oversee a smooth annual audit and account preparation process.
- Manage all aspects of the Finance Function ensuring that a robust controls environment is designed, maintained, and documented.
- Staff management of a small finance team
- Work closely with the CFO on developing and delivering financial strategy
What’s in it for you?
- Salary: £80,000 per annum
- Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays
- Private health insurance + Employee Assistance Programme benefits
- Hybrid working – 50% in-office and 50% working from home but with flexible options at different times of year
- This role is full-time but alternative working arrangements can be considered – candidates requiring reduced hours or compressed workers are encouraged to apply
About You
- You will be a qualified accountant with experience in managing small teams
- Strong financial planning and analysis skills, including financial modelling in support of strategic changes and decision-making
- Motivated by working in an organisation with a strong people-centred social purpose
Applications will be considered upon receipt so early application is encouraged.
Interviews to be held in early to mid-November.
Contract type: Self-employed
Location: Home-based, working with schools and farms across Essex (please see Job Description for locations)
Daily rate: £158.90 for Farm Discovery / £167.30 for Food Discovery, plus expenses
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025
Are you passionate about inspiring children to connect with food, farming, and the countryside?
The Country Trust is seeking a Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children across Essex and nearby areas. You’ll run cooking and gardening sessions in schools, organise and lead farm visits, and build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience working with children, a love of cooking and gardening, and enthusiasm for bringing the natural world to life. You’ll need excellent communication skills, confidence managing groups outdoors, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently as part of a supportive national team.
This flexible, home-based role typically involves 1.5–2.5 days per week during term time, with paid training, meetings, and development days. A full driving licence, access to a car, and basic IT equipment are essential.
Join us to make a real difference in children’s lives by helping them explore where food comes from and discover the world around them.
Please note: We practice Safer Recruitment and do not accept CVs.
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025
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Be part of the breakthrough. Help change lives through world-class medical research.
At the Medical Research Foundation, we don’t just fund research – we fuel progress. We back bold ideas, support brilliant minds, and invest in science that’s often overlooked but urgently needed. As our remit is as broad as medical research itself, we fund an exciting variety of science and are able to step in where others cannot. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Head of Research Funding to join us on a one-year maternity cover. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about improving human health and advancing medical research to step up or across into a leadership role to manage our dynamic Research Funding Team and deliver our strategic research objectives.
Why this role matters
As the Head of Research Funding, you will be the driving force of the Research Funding team, ensuring our funding mechanisms uphold the highest standards of integrity, supporting research with the greatest potential for impact. Your leadership will be crucial in identifying new funding opportunities, maintaining rigorous oversight of grant management, and ensuring that our research funding remains innovative and effective.
You will:
- Oversee the planning and execution of all research funding competitions and ensure the robust management of the full lifecycle of grant funding.
- Undertake health and research landscape reviews to identify emerging areas of research need and innovation.
- Manage and develop a team of six people, maintaining the highest professional standards.
About You
You are inspired to help us to deliver our vision of a world where medical research improves the health of everyone.
You bring:
- A PhD in biomedical sciences or related fields; or equivalent experience and a degree in biological sciences.
- Significant experience of biomedical research funding, including developing and managing funding calls; financial oversight of funding; peer review processes; and grant management.
- Line management expertise.
Bonus points if you have:
- Postdoctoral research experience
- Experience of preparing landscape reviews and strategic cases for support.
What we offer:
- A chance to be part of a mission that matters.
- A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team culture.
- Opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact.
About the Medical Research Foundation
Our vision? A world where medical research improves health for everyone. We fund life-changing science, and we’re proud of the role good governance plays in that mission.
Salary & Working Style
- £61,000 - £65,000 per year full-time (36 hours per week) dependent on experience
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- 12% employer pension contribution + life assurance
- Generous other benefits
- Wellbeing support and flexible working culture
This is a full-time post, but we are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE). This is a fixed-term maternity cover post expected to start in January 2026 and end on 31 December 2026. We are very happy to consider secondment opportunities from other organisations.
We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week if you are full-time (Monday, Tuesday, and either Wednesday or Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder. If you are part-time, you will be office-based for at least 50% of your time.
A Place for Everyone
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.
We especially welcome applications from individuals from minoritised groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Department: Adult Services
Salary: £29,132.25 Pro rata
Hours: 18.75
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Are you an experienced support worker ready to take the next step into a leadership role?
We’re looking for a skilled and confident Support Lead to join our Wandsworth Floating Support team. You’ll provide hands-on support to clients while supervising a team of Support Workers, ensuring the service delivers high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence and recovery.
You will:
- Provide supervision, guidance and appraisals for Support Workers
- Work directly with a small caseload to model effective support
- Support service users with tenancy sustainment, recovery, and wellbeing
- Lead on complex support or tenancy breach issues
- Support recruitment, staff induction, training and performance development
- Ensure accurate recording of outcomes and contract performance indicators
- Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies
- Collaborate with the Community Lead Manager to deliver service targets
- Contribute to team culture, best practices and continuous improvement
You are:
- Experienced in mental health or housing-related support services
- Able to supervise and develop a frontline team
- Person-centred, with strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident managing risk, support plans, and complex casework
- Knowledgeable in safeguarding, tenancy rights, and support frameworks
- Skilled in working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals
- Organised, proactive and values-driven
About us:
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
Benefits:
- Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
- Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Free eye test
- Flexible working
- Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
REF-224 540
Department: Adult Services
Salary: £29,132.25
Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced support worker ready to take the next step into a leadership role?
We’re looking for a skilled and confident Support Lead to join our Wandsworth Floating Support team. You’ll provide hands-on support to clients while supervising a team of Support Workers, ensuring the service delivers high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence and recovery.
You will:
- Provide supervision, guidance and appraisals for Support Workers
- Work directly with a small caseload to model effective support
- Support service users with tenancy sustainment, recovery, and wellbeing
- Lead on complex support or tenancy breach issues
- Support recruitment, staff induction, training and performance development
- Ensure accurate recording of outcomes and contract performance indicators
- Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies
- Collaborate with the Community Lead Manager to deliver service targets
- Contribute to team culture, best practices and continuous improvement
You are:
- Experienced in mental health or housing-related support services
- Able to supervise and develop a frontline team
- Person-centred, with strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident managing risk, support plans, and complex casework
- Knowledgeable in safeguarding, tenancy rights, and support frameworks
- Skilled in working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals
- Organised, proactive and values-driven
About us:
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
Benefits:
- Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
- Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Free eye test
- Flexible working
- Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
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We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Grants Officer to join our Fundraising Team. You will help the Grants Manager and Head of Fundraising and Development secure vital income from a growing number of Trusts and Foundations. You will need to be a confident in writing compelling funding applications and have excellent attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to life-changing work, develop your fundraising career, and be part of a supportive, inclusive team that's determined to make a difference.
- Permanent, full-time role in the Fundraising Team
- Salary: £31,200-£34,736
- Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 5th November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader Salary £31,489 Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader.
PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
Excellent communication and listening skills
A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve
A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality
The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 12th November
Interview Dates: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Camden Learning
Launched in 2017, Camden Learning is a schools-led partnership – a joint enterprise between Camden schools and Camden Council. All Camden schools are members, co-constructing a model based on the principle that collective effort achieves more. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity. Camden Learning is a pioneer in school-led partnerships, establishing a successful model for cooperation and improvement.
The role
In this role you will ensure the smooth and professional delivery of Camden Learning’s services by providing high-quality customer support, delivering accurate and engaging communications, managing website and mailing content, and coordinating meetings, training, and events. You will be a central point of contact for our stakeholders, support internal operations, and contribute to the organisation’s visibility and effectiveness.
Key responsibilities
Customer support
- The first point of contact for incoming phone calls and the customer service email address
- Answering queries and directing these on to the relevant team members as required; ensuring queries that are passed on are responded to in a timely fashion
Email bulletins
- Compile, proofread and publish key bulletins
- Support the maintenance of accurate contact details in all key contact lists
Website
Ensure website content is accurate and up to date:
- Undertake routine audits of website content with relevant colleagues to ensure it is up to date
- Make updates to website content as required
- Liaise with web design agency if more extensive website changes are required
Meetings, training and events
- Ensure that our online booking system for training courses is accurate and up to date
- Liaise with course leads to confirm training details
- Respond to and resolve queries from attendees and courses leaders
- Book venues for in person training courses, and set up online sessions in Zoom
- Distribute feedback from training courses to course leaders
- Support the organisation and smooth running of conferences, meetings and events. To include front of house duties such as greeting attendees, organising refreshments as required.
Communications
- Support the implementation of our social media strategy including gathering posts from relevant colleagues, proofreading, adding images and hashtags, and overall management of our LinkedIn page and presence.
- Support colleagues with the design, publication and dissemination of Camden Learning communications.
Other
- Liaise with schools, Camden council and other partners to ensure the smooth running of Camden Learning’s services and operations
- Other tasks as required in keeping with the level of the role
- Act as a leader of social justice who:
- Understands the material and economic and social differences between different groups.
- Works to right the wrongs of marginalised groups.
- Creates safe spaces and opportunities that promote equity between individuals and groups.
- Changes systems, processes, and structures to respond better to the needs of students and the system.
- Works to create fairness and inclusion in schools for all who study and work in them and across the local education system.
- Interprets their role as working towards excellence and equity for all.
About you
Skills and Experience
- Tech savvy – able to pick up and use a variety of new systems easily. Confident using digital tools such as email platforms, online booking systems, and Zoom.
- Experienced using Wordpress (or similar platform) to update websites
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to quickly build rapport and gain the trust of our customers and other stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Desirable – experience of coordinating large meetings, events, and training logistics
- Desirable - experience managing company social media presence platforms (e.g. LinkedIn)
- Desirable - basic design skills for creating communications and social media content
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable, and customer-focused
- Highly organised and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset
- Passionate about education and community development
- Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Collaborative and approachable, with a commitment to supporting colleagues and stakeholders
- Adaptable and resilient, capable of managing multiple priorities
- Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services
Camden Learning is a schools-led partnership. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Camden Learning
Launched in 2017, Camden Learning is a schools-led partnership – a joint enterprise between Camden schools and Camden Council. All Camden schools are members, co-constructing a model based on the principle that collective effort achieves more. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity. Camden Learning is a pioneer in school-led partnerships, establishing a successful model for cooperation and improvement.
The role
You will play a key role in ensuring that Camden Learning captures and uses data to drive service development and operate more efficiently. This is a newly created position which will support the implementation and ongoing development of a new CRM system, as well as optimising the other systems and platforms we use. You will support teams and wider stakeholders to get access to the data they need by running reports, undertaking basic data analysis and presenting data in an easy to understand way. You will also ensure our ordering processes are as straightforward as possible for our school members and customers, and support with their orders as required.
Key responsibilities
CRM
- Working alongside our development partner, support the successful implementation of a new CRM system
- Ensure the CRM system continues to meet the organisation’s needs, including setting up and owning the process by which colleagues request changes and new features
- Support colleagues to use the system effectively
- Make changes to the system if required and set up reports requested by colleagues. Liaise with development partner if larger changes or new development is required
Other systems and platforms
- Identify, set up and configure other systems and platforms to meet the organisation’s needs. This will include our training booking platform and HR platform.
- Support colleagues and schools to use these systems effectively
Order processes
- Set up and own the processes by which schools place orders for services
- Respond to queries from schools related to subscriptions, orders and pricing
- Work with the Finance Officer to ensure customers are accurately invoiced for services used.
Data reporting, analysis and presentation
- Set up and run regular reports of key information to stakeholders, to include:
- Camden Learning’s leadership team and board of directors
- Local authority commissioners
- Schools
- Undertake regular and adhoc data analysis of data held within our systems, for example training feedback and staff survey
- Present this information in a format suitable for its intended audience
Other
- Liaise with schools, Camden council and other partners to ensure the smooth running of Camden Learning’s services and operations
- Act as a leader of social justice who:
- Understands the material and economic and social differences between different groups.
- Works to right the wrongs of marginalised groups.
- Creates safe spaces and opportunities that promote equity between individuals and groups.
- Changes systems, processes, and structures to respond better to the needs of students and the system.
- Interprets their role as working towards excellence and equity for all.
- Works to create fairness and inclusion in schools for all who study and work in them and across the local education system.
- Other tasks as required in keeping with the level of the role
About you
Essential criteria
Experience and knowledge
- Experience supporting the implementation and ongoing development of a CRM system
- Strong understanding of system configuration, reporting, and user support within CRM systems
- Experience managing or supporting other operational systems (e.g. HR platforms, booking systems)
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and present data for a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders
- Experience working with external partners and suppliers to deliver system improvements or resolve issues
Skills and abilities
- Excellent technical skills, with the ability to configure systems and generate reports
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to support and train colleagues
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to work independently
Personal attributes
- Collaborative and approachable, with a commitment to supporting colleagues and stakeholders
- Highly organised and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset
- Passionate about education and community development
- Adaptable and resilient, capable of managing multiple priorities
- Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in schools or the broader education sector
- Familiarity with data protection and information governance principles
- Experience using data visualisation tools or platforms
- Experience with order and subscription processes, including invoicing and customer support
Camden Learning is a schools-led partnership. We aim to drive improvement for all, guided by values of excellence and social equity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re hiring two enthusiastic Dad Matters Coordinators to support the expansion of our project in Surrey and drive this vital work forward.
Job Title: Dad Matters Coordinator x2
Employer: Home-Start Surrey
Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours a week. Work patterns and hours will be agreed with the successful candidates.
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: These roles cover locations across Surrey, offering the chance to work face-to-face in community and partner venues. Every day is varied and rewarding, as you help improve the lives of families.
About Us
Home-Start Surrey is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. Our mission is to give children the best start in life by supporting parents, especially during challenging times.
Dad Matters Surrey exists to support dads to have the best possible relationship with their families. We do this by providing 1:1 and group peer support, helping Dads make sense of parenthood, and providing or signposting Dads to mental health support and access to relevant services. Working closely with other professionals, we are able to better support dads in the first 1001 days of their parenting journey.
As Dad Matters Coordinator your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver face-to-face support and engagement with dads.
- Raise awareness of mental health and parenting support available to fathers.
- Support volunteers with lived experience of fatherhood.
- Collaborate with Home-Start Coordinators to ensure holistic family support.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting dads and families.
- An excellent communicator and relationship-builder.
- Confident working independently and as part of a small team.
- Knowledgeable about perinatal mental health and the challenges faced by dads.
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours and locations.
- A supportive, values-driven team culture.
- The chance to make a real, lasting impact on families in your community.
Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 31st October
First Interviews: w/c 10th November
Second interviews: w/c 17th November
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Home-Start Surrey is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
No agencies please.


