Project lead jobs in hackney, greater london

About the role:

Are you looking to kick-start or grow your career in Recruitment and HR, while making a real difference to people’s lives? Join us as a Recruitment Administrator and become a vital part of a passionate team committed to supporting the frontline of our services.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our services staffed and running effectively, helping us deliver life-changing support to the people who need it most. Working within a dynamic and friendly Recruitment Team, you’ll be at the heart of our hiring process, ensuring we attract and onboard the right people to drive our mission forward.

You’ll be the first point of contact for both internal colleagues and external candidates, providing high-quality customer service across every stage of the recruitment journey. From scheduling interviews and supporting hiring managers with expert guidance and resources, to managing new starter onboarding and responding to enquiries in the team inbox - your work will be varied, people-focused, and impactful.

You’ll also take ownership of the administrative tasks that keep our recruitment and onboarding processes running smoothly and compliantly, championing fairness, equality, and best practice at every step. Beyond recruitment, you’ll have the chance to contribute to exciting wider HR projects focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and organisational change - including helping to design and deliver training to hiring managers and teams across Single Homeless Project (SHP).

As part of our forward-thinking HROD team, you'll help ensure that every new starter is welcomed into SHP with positivity and a clear view of the meaningful career ahead of them.

This is a hybrid role with plenty of flexibility. You’ll mostly work from home, but will attend our Head Office in King’s Cross around 1–2 days per week to support interviews, attend meetings, or respond to specific business needs. Some weeks may be fully remote – it all depends on recruitment activity.

About you:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a busy office environment within Recruitment/HR with experience of working with and maintaining HR and Recruitment systems, including but not limited to ATS (applicant tracking systems), payroll, HR and DBS services.
• A strong understanding of the key administrative tasks carried out within a recruitment process and of the legal requirements of the recruitment process and HR department.
• A pro-active approach and ability to work using own initiative.
• Able to understand and follow written policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality and securely protect data with an attention to detail with the ability to process and update information accurately.
• Strong time management skills, able to effectively manage workload, multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to use MS Office package (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook) at an intermediate level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of people from candidates to hiring managers etc. and ability to work effectively as part of a team and build good working relationships at all levels.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 1st June at Midnight

Interview Date: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June online via Microsoft Teams

PLEASE NOTE: We may invite suitable candidates to interview as applications are received, please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered. We reserve the right to close the advert if the position is filled before the closing date.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. 

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

Reporting directly to the Head of Planning and Reporting, the Management Reporting Lead will be responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing KPIs and reporting tools that provide clear, concise, and actionable insights to a variety of stakeholders. They will analyse trends and performance data to highlight emerging risks and opportunities, ensuring issues are addressed early to support financial viability. The role requires the ability to translate complex data into meaningful summaries for both financial and non-financial audiences, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Interviews will be held on Microsoft teams on the 2nd June

The closing date of this role may close early depending on the volume of applications.

About the role: Your main duties will include: 

• Support the Head of Planning and Reporting in business analysis and KPI reporting
• Identify, design, and implement meaningful KPI's and reporting frameworks to monitor performance and support decision-making.
• Develop and deliver clear, concise and actionable reports tailored for both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, striving to add value to financial processes and reporting.

About you: The successful applicant will have: 

• Part Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA.
• The ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) at all levels both within the organisation and externally to build effective relationships with Finance & Operations staff.
• Proven experience of using data-driven analysis to identify issues and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations that have led to measurable cost savings, improved performance, and strategic business impact.
• The ability to initiate action and motivate others. To be confident and persuasive, able to inspire others in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• High organised, logical with a practical approach and able to prioritise. 

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

Apply now

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03 003 039 150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Job Title: Team Lead - Member and Supporter Experience

Team: Member and Supporter Experience

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and London)

Interview Dates: W/c 16 June

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £32,395 to £48,593. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £35,635 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.

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.

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.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of excellent supporter service, coaching and empowering the Member and Supporter Experience Officers to meet the needs of our supporters. You will play a key role in fostering a positive experience for supporters, managing relationships with third-party suppliers, and driving continuous improvements across processes and systems. As a key point of contact for internal teams, you will traffic-control workloads, ensure smooth project delivery, and act as a champion for supporters across the organisation.

We are looking for someone with experience in working in high in-bound volume (calls/emails) supporter or customer service environments. The candidate must have experience in handling multiple enquiries across different channels and ideally in coaching, mentoring or supervising others.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Coaching

• Manage the Member and Supporter Experience Officers, providing the skills and knowledge to deliver excellent supporter service through tailored training and coaching.
• Lead regular check-ins and team huddles to review progress, share updates, and address any challenges or blockers.
• Support the monitoring of quality and productivity using satisfaction ratings, and performance measures. Take remedying actions, such as further training or support.
• Co-ordinate key business project delivery within the team, liaising with other teams, coaching the team, and supporting delivery.

Supplier and Project Management

• Manage relationships with key suppliers, including our payment processor, and fulfilment centre. Be responsible for briefing them on new projects and setting up procedures.

• Monitor supplier SLAs and performance measures, ensuring consistently high standards. Manage projects with third-party suppliers to time and budget.

• Proactively identify new solutions or efficiencies to improve working practices.

Operational Oversight

• Act as the first point of contact for incoming requests from other teams and campaign briefings, managing the team’s workload and rota.
• Oversee the scheduling and management of team rotas, ensuring adequate coverage for incoming enquiries, including peak periods and project delivery deadlines.
• Lead the induction and onboarding of new team members, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and tools to excel in their roles.
• Provide KPIs on request from the Head of Member and Supporter Experience. Deliver KPI, SLA and insight reporting that drives better decision-making.

High standard supporter care

• Support the team daily in answering incoming enquiries as part of the role.
• Develop and maintain a framework for monitoring the quality of supporter interactions across all touch points and teams through call monitoring, complaints and compliments reporting, surveys, mystery shopping, satisfaction feedback and other performance measures. Where needed, work with relevant managers in other teams to develop solutions.
• Regularly review the quality of interactions handled by team members (e.g., through spot-checking emails, calls, and case resolutions), offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Cross-Team Collaboration and Advocacy

• Work closely with teams across the organisation to build and maintain knowledge bases that can be used by all teams to respond to queries and concerns, and to support teams in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 
• Act as an ambassador for members and supporters across the organisation, sharing insights with colleagues.
• Maintain strong relationships across the Ramblers, including Ramblers Cymru and Scotland, ensuring the team delivers a high standard of service aligned with organisational priorities.
• Attend project planning meetings to ensure high-quality supporter care and brief the team on new projects.
• Play an active role in key business projects championing the supporter voice.

Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to improving processes, reducing response times and enhancing supporter satisfaction.
• Recommend process improvements for key systems, such as the inbound enquiry system and CRM, in consultation with stakeholders.

Volunteer and Digital Engagement

• Manage office volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and supported to carry out their tasks effectively.
• Input into the development of new digital products (e.g., website and mobile) to enhance membership value and support volunteer-led recruitment and retention efforts.

Other

• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience in working in a high in-bound volume (emails/call) customer or supporter experience environment
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance, constructive feedback, and coaching to team members.
• A high standard of organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage own workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write to a high standard.
• Strong numerical skills and the ability to use and interpret data.
• Ability to adapt style, tone and content to a relevant audience.
• Experience delivering excellent supporter or customer care
• A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
• Innovative and solutions-focussed with the ability to build knowledge and learn new skills.
• Experience in working with CRMs (e.g. Salesforce), customer care ticket systems (e.g. Zendesk or Service-cloud) and telephone management systems (e.g. CloudCall).

Desirable:

• Interest in walking and/or being an advocate for the outdoors and natural environment.
• Experience in managing knowledge, learning and/or training in a supporter or customer facing environment
• Experience working within or alongside fundraising or membership teams.
• Experience in providing insight and reporting in a supporter or customer facing environment.
• Experience in working with volunteers, with an understanding of volunteer motivations and needs
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and legal requirements that impact charities.
• Experience working with third party suppliers.

Personal Attributes

• A team player, develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
• Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to help members and supporters.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Committed to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors. 

 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.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

The role:

As one of two Grassroots Development Leads in the England Team in this role you’ll be responsible for supporting our grassroots grow and develop, ensuring the network is able to campaign effectively.  

You’ll create training and deliver it to support existing activists and local groups; you'll create and deliver strategies that build and strengthen the movement across England; and you’ll lead nation wide project work including network events.

Key Skills and Attributes:

We are looking for strong grassroots activists who are passionate about mobilising and supporting our groups to design, develop and run campaigns that will make a real difference.

You’ll have a solid understanding of how people-powered movements are built and grown, as well as in-depth knowledge of a variety of activism approaches, including innovative online & in person methods. You’ll be a confident facilitator with experience in developing training and coaching programmes for activists.  

You’ll also be a passionate advocate for bottom-up, people-powered movements, ensuring the voices of grassroots activists are at the centre of Friends of the Earth. 

If you have practical experience in campaigning and activism and are enthusiastic about the aims and values of Friends of the Earth, apply now!

The team:

The England Team are at the heart of Friends of the Earth’s campaigns, working directly with our vibrant network of local action groups. We have the opportunity to work across Friends of the Earth’s campaigns, and are often closest to the biggest regional and local successes.

Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025 (23:59)

Location: Flexible across England

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

The Head of Operations and Projects will oversee the infrastructure of our charity. This position will involve fostering a motivated and engaged volunteer base, strategic oversight of our BUBR Africa initiative and conducting impact analysis of our activations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement, skilled in project management and possess a strong analytical mindset.

Innovation Fund & Projects Manager

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.

• We work with over 600 members employing around 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
• We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
• We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers, disabled employees and consumers.
• We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
• We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.

Our values:

• Purposeful – we are focused on removing barriers to disability inclusion
• Evidence-based – we are informed and driven by unique insights from our membership
• Respectful – we are supportive and approachable
• Pragmatic – we find practical solutions that business and Government can implement
• Responsive – we are constantly evolving to meet our Members’ and Partners’ needs

The requirement

The Innovation Fund & Project Manager will join our team to run our innovation fund and to manage projects designed and created by BDF staff members to improve the lives of disabled people in society more widely.

The Innovation Fund & Project Manager will also work across teams to help design and manage the creation of various new products and services. In addition, they will work closely with the CEO to scope out and deliver a specific project to increase the number of disabled people who are Non-Executive Directors and advisers to boards.

Experience

• Project management of cross team multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.
• Influencing skills and the ability to support and motivate others to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to manage competing priorities and deliver work on time.

As an organisation BDF are a hybrid working organisation, though remote working would be an option.

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Dowgate Hill House 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SU. If you are submitting your application by email please email barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 1 June 2025.
• First interviews are planned for week commencing the 9 June 2025.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 16 June 2025.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the link on this page

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

Project Support Officer (Part-Time)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £20.52ph
Hours: 14 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract Type: Temporary

Are you highly organised with a passion for supporting impactful projects? We’re excited to be recruiting for a Project Support Officer for a prestigious organisation in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful digital transformation projects within a dynamic, supportive team environment.

About the Role

As the Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the CRM_CMS Project Manager and project teams to ensure the successful delivery of the Digital Transformation Strategy Group (DTSG) Programme and integrated projects. Your work will help shape how the organisation leverages technology for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project management support, including scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up on actions.

• Manage risk registers and escalate unresolved risks, ensuring effective governance and project control.

• Support the development and implementation of change management processes for the CRM_CMS project.

• Assist in the creation of internal project assurance measures and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to identify risks, benefits, and key communications.

• Undertake financial administration, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and monitoring project expenditure.

• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and support the promotion of project activities across multiple channels.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience supporting digital projects and managing project documentation.

• Strong administrative skills, including financial administration and stakeholder coordination.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Teams and SharePoint) with excellent IT skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in maintaining SharePoint and Teams sites.

• Strong numerical skills and ability to analyze data.

• Previous experience supporting steering groups or project boards.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

• Proactive problem-solving skills with a flexible approach to work.

• Dedication to equality, diversity, and confidentiality in all professional interactions.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team within a highly respected organization. This role provides the opportunity to develop your project management skills while contributing to impactful digital transformation initiatives.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

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.

Thank you for your interest in working with us at Hopeful Futures CIC! We are a small but growing grass roots not-for-profit community interest company based in the London Borough of Newham. Motivated by our Christian faith, our mission is to create opportunities for autistic people, those with learning disabilities and their families to thrive in local communities.

This is an exciting, brand-new role at Hopeful Futures; we are looking for an ambitious individual to successfully lead all of our community-based projects.

This role would suit a candidate who has developed community projects before; someone who has taken vision/s and built them up from scratch until they have become flourishing projects, making a real difference to people's lives in a local community.

Please note that there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.

Overview of the Projects

• Wave (We’re All Valued Equally): our inclusive Christian worship events
• Family Support services
• Friendship Hub & Joy Hub: A new project enabling adults with learning disabilities to meet, plan and enjoy activities and outings in Newham
•  Art Group & Art Hub: Art based projects for autistic artists and artists who have a learning disability

Our Community Lead will also be responsible for:

• Line managing up to five identified staff members
• Successfully delivering the aims set out in our fundraising strategy
• Setting up a volunteer recruitment and retention scheme

For more detailed information about our community projects, for the full job description and person specification please download the 'Community Lead Job Summary and Description'. 

The Role

• Based at our office address of School 360, Sugar House Lane, Stratford, E15 2QS as well as various community project locations across the London Borough of Newham, with one day per week available for working from home
• Full time - Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week offered as a permanent contract
• Closing date: Apply by 12pm on Friday 6th June
• We will be shotlisting week commencing 9th June with first stage interviews scheduled for 17th & 19th June

Further Information for Applicants

• We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and particularly encourage applications from candidates of the global majority
• All job offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references
• Prospective candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits of Working at Hopeful Futures CIC

• We provide high quality training & a robust induction process to settle you into your role
• Enhanced maternity & adoption leave scheme
• 28 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for each year of continuous service (up to 33 days)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• We are a recognised disability confident employer
• We have an Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme with access to free counselling and other wellbeing services
• Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme which provides members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more

Organisation Overview:  

Unpaid carers are the unsung heroes in our communities, supporting relatives, friends, and neighbours, often with limited or no support, to live the best lives they can.

Carers Centre Tower Hamlets (CCTH) is a small, committed organisation dedicated to supporting unpaid carers through a variety of specialist services, from social and therapeutic activities to emotional, mentoring, advocacy, and signposting support. We aim to enrich and empower unpaid carers’ lives, providing them with the support they so selflessly give to others. We are now recruiting to our team someone who will lead on our work to support Carers as part of the Barnsley Street Mental Health Project. 

Project Overview:  

The Barnsley Street Project is a Community Mental Health Pilot aimed at delivering continuous, person-centred mental health care to underserved populations in PCN1 (Bethnal Green). This initiative is a collaborative effort between East London Foundation Trust (ELFT), Tower Hamlets Mental Health Alliance (THMHA), and the Look Ahead Housing Association. Driven by the voice of lived experience, the project is designed to address the systemic gaps in mental health services, particularly for marginalised communities.  

Purpose of the role:  

To identify and coordinate an effective support service for unpaid carers who support residents who access the Barnsley Street Project, with the aim of supporting carers to have their needs met as well as develop a healthy and sustainable caring role.    

To facilitate access for unpaid carers in the Barnsley Street Project to appropriate support services, both statutory and voluntary. To provide comprehensive support and information to families and carers. To raise awareness of carers’ needs with professionals in the project environment and contribute to carer friendly policies.   

The post will involve the direct provision of services, referral to and between services, collaborative work with other local agencies and outreach work. The post-holder will provide advocacy, referral, and ongoing practical and emotional support to unpaid carers through individual and group work.    

Responsibilities: 

• Identification and Support: Proactively identify carers of residents who utilise the Barnsley Street Project, and provide them with tailored support, ensuring their well-being is prioritised. 

• Information and Guidance: Offer information about available resources, support services, and community networks to assist carers effectively. 

• Communication Liaison: Facilitate communication between clinical staff and carers, ensuring they are kept informed about the patient's condition, treatment plan, and any discharge process. 

• Emotional Support: Provide compassionate emotional support to carers, listening to their concerns and offering a caring presence during difficult times. 

• Training and Education: Organise workshops and peer support groups to equip carers with essential skills for their caregiving role. 

• Advocacy: Advocate for carers' needs and rights within the setting, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. 

Requirements: 

• Previous experience in an advice or support role within a mental health or healthcare environment is preferred. 

• Empathetic and compassionate nature, with a genuine commitment to supporting carers during challenging times. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with carers, hospital staff, and external partners. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing priorities efficiently. 

• Proficient in using technology, including email and Microsoft Office suite. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary based on experience. 

• 25 days (pro rata) of annual leave, plus public holidays. 

• Pension scheme. 

• Continuous professional development opportunities. 

• Rewarding work environment making a real difference in carers' lives. 

If you are passionate about supporting carers in a hospital setting and possess the skills and empathy required for this role, we would love to hear from you

Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability. 

As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees. 

 Our Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national.

The post-holder will need to apply a flexible approach to working, based on the seasonal and long-term workload associated with working on campaigns and ongoing projects. The ideal candidate would therefore be able to work their contracted hours flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape global conversations on climate science by empowering researchers in developing countries to publish and communicate their work, collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts. 

The Scientific Writing and Publishing Lead will play a key role in supporting researchers in the Global South to communicate their findings effectively and contribute to the global SRM conversation. Working within the Programmes team, reporting to the Programmes Director, and in cooperation with the Communications team, the Scientific Writer will collaborate closely with research teams and external partners. Responsibilities will include: 

1. Support researchers with scientific writing and publishing

• Develop guidance materials on topics such as structuring research papers, writing abstracts, and best practices for peer-reviewed publication. 

• Train and support researchers to develop, refine, and publish scientific manuscripts through one-on-one and group training sessions and technical editing and feedback. 

• In collaboration with the Staff Scientist, help build climate researchers’ capacity to prepare and communicate their findings to different audiences. 

• Advise research teams on scientific publishing norms, including peer review, and open-access publishing.

• Support researchers in choosing appropriate journals and navigating the submission and review process.
• Assist researchers in adapting their work for public and policy-facing communication channels, ensuring clarity and accessibility.

2. Lead and coordinate reports and publications

• Serve as the lead coordinator for a recurring international scientific report, overseeing contributions from multiple researchers and ensuring deadlines are met. 

• Act as a writer for key sections of the report, synthesising insights from researchers into a compelling and scientifically rigorous narrative. 
• Work closely with stakeholders and coordinate peer review and fact-checking to ensure the report’s accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.

3. Support Degrees’ scientific communication and outreach

• Collaborate with the communications team to ensure that external materials such as blog posts, website content, policy briefs and media articles are scientifically accurate and up to date. 

• Work with the policy engagement teams to develop scientific summaries and briefings for a range of stakeholders. 

• Keep Degrees staff and researchers abreast of new techniques for communicating research results to a range of stakeholders and training them how to use them. 
• Ensure that information from our funded research teams is shared with the communications teams. 
• Work closely with Degrees’ Staff Scientist and provide support when required.

4. Manage projects 

• Manage multiple writing and editorial projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met. 

• Work closely with programme officers, researchers, and external partners to coordinate content development and align with strategic goals. 

• Working closely with the Staff Scientist in helping them to maintain an organised archive of scientific publications, reports, and communication materials for internal and external use. 

We are currently looking for dedicated Immigration Advisers (IAA Level 2) to join our growing team to provide immigration advice and casework to destitute migrants. We will be recruiting on a rolling basis for a number of upcoming roles, one of which is a woman only role, so we welcome applications from women. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.

Praxis Community Projects is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice and a range of welfare support including group work. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.

The ideal candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of immigration and asylum law, as well as have a good understanding of the challenges faced by migrants with NRPF and those at risk of homelessness. They will be able to step immediately into a busy advice environment that includes independent outreach.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· You can buy up to 5 days annual leave each year 

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute 

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias Head of Operations and Business Development

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

Interviews: Offered on a rolling basis

Start date: Ranging from immediate to TBD.

We’re seeking a Programme Manager to lead our Women Off to Work employability programme. Since 2017, this project has supported hundreds of women to boost their employability and wellbeing through training, advice, work placements and more.

About Us 

The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.

From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programme includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more. 

About Women Off to Work

We are delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery to deliver a third phase of our incredibly popular Women off to Work (WoW) programme. Since 2017, WoW has supported hundreds of local women from predominantly Global Majority communities through holistic training and pathways into work programme.

WoW delivers a blend of life and vocational skills training, promoting general employability and improved wellbeing through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, practical advice on self-employment and micro-businesses, ESOL classes and more. The programme provides women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into-work action plans. 

About the Role

The Programme Manager will play a crucial role in continuing the successful delivery of this vital programme, managing and motivating a team to ensure that WoW hits key performance targets.

We would love to see an application from you if you have: 

• Demonstrable project management experience 
• The ability to lead a team to success 
• An understanding of the needs of women who are marginalised within the world of work 
• Experience of co-design and embedding service user voice/experience into delivery models 

 Staff benefits for working at The Abbey Centre: 

• Subsidised lunch 
• Interest-free season ticket loan/ bicycle loan scheme 
• 23 days annual leave (plus public & statutory holidays) – pro-rata 
• Contributions of 6% of salary into stakeholder pension scheme, when matched by 3% personal contributions. 

Elders Voice, a charity supporting older people, are excited to be joining a consortium of organisations, that will work together on making Brent an age friendly borough. Led by the Brent Pensioner’s Forum, the consortium’s aim is to make Brent a place where people can live healthy and active later lives; a place where the environment, activities and services enable older people to enjoy life, participate in society and be valued for their contribution.

We are looking for a coordinator to develop and implement a borough-wide action plan, that addresses the eight barriers to the wellbeing and participation of older people, as identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) under their Age Friendly Cities Framework. This action plan will help Brent fulfil its vision of becoming an age friendly borough. The post is funded by a grant from Brent Council and will report into the CEO of Elders Voice.

Role: Age Friendly Brent Project Coordinator

Salary: £19,200 per annum (FTE £32,000)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: Two-year fixed term contract

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Based at: Elders Voice offices in Kensal Green

Overview of Role

• Develop an Age Friendly Borough strategy in association with a range of partners and a project plan with agreed timescales.
• Build on existing partnerships & networks within Brent and engage with stakeholders to understand the current situation and identify priorities for action.
• Collaborate with statutory, health and third sector partners to achieve age friendly status in the borough.
• Ensure older people are fully involved in the development process and all stages of implementation.
• Apply for fundraising to ensure sustainability of the project.

If you are passionate about working with older people and local communities, this could be your chance to join a team that's helping make ageing a wonderful and worthwhile journey. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven and thrive at outreach work and engaging with different audiences. This is an opportunity for you to put your stamp on a brand new project that will benefit older people now and in years to come! To find out more about the role and what it entails, please read the full job description and person specification. 

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and how your previous experience is relevant to the person specification.