Project manager jobs in farringdon, greater london
Could you be the impactful Programme Director we seek to lead, develop and oversee the delivery of the next stage of the Richmond Group Physical Activity Programme and We Are Undefeatable Campaign (WAU), with a budget of £8m?
This influential post is offered as a fixed-term contract ending March 2028. It will initially involve improving programme oversight and integrating the Physical Activity Programme and the We Are Undefeatable Campaign teams to enhance collaboration and ways of working. The Physical Activity Programme, a partnership with Sport England and the National Lottery, is entering an exciting new phase, which will focus on the evolution of We Are Undefeatable, from Above-The-Line to an 'always on' campaign, expanding our system influencing work, both nationally and at 'place' level, and building a powerful evidence base for how we can support the least active to move more
The role will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the strategic aims of the programme and ensure effective governance, budget oversight, and delivery of the system influencing work and WAU campaign. As Programme Director, you will extensively collaborate at leadership level with existing and new partnerships and stakeholders, parliamentarians and systems leaders to drive impactful interventions.
We operate a hybrid-working model and will require the post holder to be in our central London office a minimum of two days each week. Travel costs to our London office are not covered by the charity.
Please see role description for all responsibilities.
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience in programme management, ideally within the health sector or physical activity, in a fast-paced organisation Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management to influence change, increase collaboration and sustainability
- Working and leading partnerships, developing and maintaining strategic and professional networks
- Experience of managing externally funded restricted income programmes.
- Effectively leading, developing and managing large multi-million-pound programmes.
- Robust financial planning, monitoring and management expertise.
- Successfully leading change and shaping innovative approaches.
- Clear and concise communicator, with excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills - able to effectively market and influence on behalf of Age UK and the Richmond Group with senior stakeholders.
- Developing and implementing a performance management strategy
Desirable criteria:
- A background in the health sector, sports science, or a related field.
- Experience working with government health initiatives or large-scale behaviour change campaigns.
- Knowledge of marketing and social media outreach strategies.
- Knowledge and experience of government reforms in relation to health sector and behaviour change.
- Understand the complexities of bringing about behaviour change.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
Overall Purpose of the Community and Events Fundraising Officer
As our Community and Events Officer, you will primarily focus on the expansion and development of our community and events programme.
Supported by the Senior Fundraising Manager, you will develop and shape this area of fundraising, including creating new products and stewardship plans, resulting in the engagement, development and retention of supporters.
This is a new and exciting role due to the growth and success of our community and events portfolio. This a great time to join Guts UK as we look to build on this success with a supportive and collaborative team.
Who we’re looking for?
You will be innovative, focused and self-sufficient, with a solutions focused mindset.
You will be joining a small fundraising team and so a self-starting and team focused attitude will be key. You will be a great team player who enjoys collaborating with fundraising and other charity colleagues.
A committed and inspiring ambassador for Guts UK, you will be proud to promote and represent our cause and our programme of events.
Location
Our office is in London, on the edge of Regents Park, and is easily accessible by public transport. We support hybrid working but attendance in the office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need




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Marketing & Communications Planning Partner
Reference: JUL20255252
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Contract: Fixed-Term for 6 months
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
We are seeking an experienced and talented ‘Marketing and Communications Planning Partner’ to lead the co-ordination of our marcomms planning process.
The position sits across both our strategic communications and marketing functions in the Digital Technology & Communications directorate and has a responsibility for ensuring that there are plans in place to effectively prioritise our marketing and communications year-round. Their role is to develop audience-focussed, channel-agnostic marcomms plans, which are rooted in our corporate strategy and build from the principles of our brand, ensuring that we are engaging audiences for impactful outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record coordinating complex marketing and communications plans for a large organisation and able to quickly collate and analyse information. They will enjoy building trusted and respectful relationships across the organisation with which to bring greater collaboration.
We’re all connected by the wonder of nature. The health of the natural world is fundamental to the survival of all species and has a right to flourish. Nature is in crisis. By working together, we can save it.
Main responsibilities:
- Consistent management of our annual marcomms planning process, through which marketing and communications can be successfully scoped and prioritised.
- Agreeing marketing and communications priorities with senior leads as part of an annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning process, ensuring that our approach delivers value for the organisation and a more relevant experience for audiences.
- Ensure that our plans align with the corporate strategy and are effectively designed to enable the RSPB to grow and retain audiences.
- Coordinate evaluations to measure the effectiveness of our marketing and communications and help to identify actionable insights which can enhance our strategy.
- Collaborate with the Planning & Delivery team to ensure a smooth end to end process from marcomms planning into activity (tactical) planning, working to adapt plans according to feasibility assessments
- Working closely with stakeholders on any emerging trends or issues which may result in a change to our plans and priorities and working with key leads to develop planning in response to this, allowing the organisation to respond effectively to new opportunities and to mitigate risk.
- Oversee continued improvement in our approach to planning and prioritisation, resulting in better collaboration within the organisation, an enhanced experience for stakeholders and ultimately ensuring that we can reach the right audience, with the right message at the right time
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of complex marketing & communications planning to achieve specified outcomes
- Ability to engage in negotiation with all levels, managing expectations and influencing aligned with objectives
- Experience of successfully managing complex projects, involving multiple stakeholders, from start to finish
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
- Experience of coordinating evaluation of activities and using this information to drive insight led decisions
- Able to demonstrate continual learning in the field of communications
- Excellent writing, planning and verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly collate, analyse and comprehend large amounts of information
- Strong communication skills with an ability to listen and understand stakeholder issues
- Experience of working in a large, functionally and geographically diverse organisation, preferably in the voluntary sector
- Experience implementing new processes, templates and frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter & fast learner who is detail-oriented and organised
- IT literacy - competent in MS Office
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience implementing new planning and work management systems and software, such as Jira, and/or Miro
Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 11th Aug 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 25th August 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
This role will require completion of the standard pre-employment checks.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



This role requires a proactive and results-oriented individual to provide expert marketing support across a range of projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing principles and best practices, with a particular focus on service marketing.
Key responsibilities:
Providing marketing advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, resolving marketing challenges effectively and efficiently, and selecting the most appropriate marketing techniques to achieve desired outcomes.
The Marketing Officer will lead on various marketing projects, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate effectively with both internal and external partners, including marketing service suppliers and external organisations.
The appointed candidate will have:
- Experience of working in a busy marketing team wiithin a charity or Non Profit
- Experience of implementing innovative and successful marketing (across digital and traditional channels)
- Experience of coordinating innovative marketing to deliver service engagement, and build communities using a range of channels and media.
- Proven marketing project management experience.
- Broad knowledge & awareness of the best practice and emerging trends in digital technologies and social media, with the ability to apply that knowledge to a range of marketing projects.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Senior Grants Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Grants Officer to support and develop innovative and impactful grant-making programmes, helping to end youth homelessness across the UK.
This is a remote working role with occasional travel into our offices in London (all expenses covered).
Position: Senior Grants Officer
Location: Remote/London (occasional London office working – expenses covered)
Hours: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week
Salary: £33,000–£36,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Benefits Include: 25 days per year (pro rata – excluding bank holidays), employer pension contribution of 5% into a personal pension (which does not have to be matched by the employee)
Closing Date: 10am, Monday 4 August 2025
Interview Date: First stage interviews will be held online on Wednesday 20 August and second interview will be in person in London (travel expenses paid) on Tuesday 26 August.
About the Role
This role is central to the delivery of the charities mission to end youth homelessness. You’ll help to manage grant-making programmes, develop more efficient systems, and build strong relationships with charity partners, while supporting innovation and promoting impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the full grant cycle – from application to reporting – across multiple programmes.
- Streamlining processes and supporting the integration of systems such as Salesforce.
- Managing the grants inbox and acting as the first point of contact for charity partners.
- Coordinating charity relationships, ensuring compliance and capturing impact stories.
- Leading specific programmes in partnerships and Employability Programmes.
- Collaborating with teams across fundraising, comms, and strategy to maximise the value of every grant.
- Writing reports for internal committees and contributing to external communications.
About You
You will be highly organised, analytical, and confident working across systems and teams. With strong communication and administration skills, you'll thrive in a role that demands both rigour and empathy.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of administering complex processes or programmes within the charity or housing sectors.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems (Salesforce desirable) and data management.
- An eye for detail, excellent time management, and experience juggling multiple priorities.
- Experience working with stakeholders, assessing applications, and reporting against outcomes.
- A collaborative and curious mindset, and a genuine commitment to ending youth homelessness.
About the Organisation
The charity has been around since 1986, created by and working with the UK property industry to try and harness a collective desire to do good. Since 2016, the focus has been exclusively on creating a corporate movement within and across the industry to tackle and end youth homelessness.
Additional Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Annual flu jab and eye tests
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- ½ day per month to volunteer
- Interest-free travel card loans
- Professional Development Fund
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Health Insurance with Vitality (employee contribution required)
You may have experience in roles such as: Grants Officer, Programme Officer, Charity Programme Manager, Impact Officer, Fund Administrator, or Project Grants Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
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Are you skilled at stewarding funder partnerships and unlocking new income streams to support impactful education work across the UK?
Want to play a key role in shaping the ambitious direction for a national charity that sees that all young people are equipped through citizenship and democratic education?
Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We’re a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.
This is a newly created and pivotal role that will lead our approach to income generation and strategic growth. As Senior Business & Partnerships Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in corporate partnerships, trust fundraising, and strategic collaborations, while also shaping how we position and promote our offer.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior management team to drive forward our mission and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
Role snapshot:
- Lead the delivery and success of our bold income generation strategy
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities, with a focus on corporate partnerships and trusts/foundations
- Shape and promote Young Citizens’ offer and work for external audiences, enhancing visibility, advocacy and reach
- Build and manage high-value relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators
- Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a key member of the senior management team
- Represent the charity externally, championing our work and impact
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a strategic and proactive senior leader with a proven track record in income generation and business development, ideally within the charity, education, or corporate responsibility sectors. This role requires a collaborative and entrepreneurial self-starter who can effectively manage and grow our existing network of funders, while also contributing to the development of our evolving business model.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in securing income from corporate partnerships and/or trusts and foundations
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly understand social impact areas and align them with funder priorities
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive proposals and deliver compelling pitches
- A strategic mindset, with experience contributing to organisational planning and growth
- The ability to develop tailored business models and outreach campaigns with both speed and care
- A collaborative, confident approach and experience working at a senior level, including with CEOs or executive teams
- A team player mindset, interested in helping shape great organisational culture and performance
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a new role, influence strategy, and help grow a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- Paid volunteering leave
- A day off for your birthday
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- Season ticket loan
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK
This is a hybrid role with some days each week at our London office ongoingly. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to London and have the existing right to work in the UK.
To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.
As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the person specification. This will give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
Closing date: 11pm on Sunday, 17th August 2025.
Please note:
• Young Citizens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Young Citizens welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.



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Evidence and Evaluation Officer
We are looking for an Evidence and Evaluation Officer to support the Evidence Team to generate and synthesise evidence on what works to support vulnerable children and young people.
If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!
Position: Evidence and Evaluation Officer
Location: London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week
Salary: £46,125 including generous benefits
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
Closing Date: 25 August 2025, 23:59
Interviews: w/c 8 September 2025
The role
Evidence and Evaluation Officers are key to generating and synthesising evidence on what works and developing resources to support its translation to policy makers, commissioners and practitioners.
The primary focus of the role is contributing to the Strengthening Families, Supporting Children programme – a flagship initiative involving three large-scale comprehensive evaluations of distinct social work practice models. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to high-impact evaluations that will directly inform national policy. You will join the project team and will work closely with other Evidence and Evaluation Officers and will be supervised by a Senior Evaluation Officer. You will also support commissioned evaluations.
About you
The role requires a strong mix of research and broader professional skills, including communication skills, initiative, and the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences. You will also need a master's degree in social science, social policy, public health, health services, or another related field, or relevant experience equivalent to a master's qualification.
You will have experience of:
- Conducting implementation and process evaluations and delivering outputs to time and to high quality
- Conducting research in sensitive and complex settings, including children’s social care
- Collecting data from children, young people, and families who may be vulnerable
- Analysing quantitative data, including survey and administrative data
- Coding qualitative data using NVivo and familiarity with different qualitative analytical methods
- Writing clear, concise, and comprehensive research reports.
The organisation
This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practical solutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observance
- Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid
- Paid compassionate leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP
- Mental health support
- Life cover at x4 annual salary
- Bike to work scheme.
The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed.
Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
You may have experience in other areas such as evidence, evaluation, research, evidence and evaluation, impact and evaluation, or other roles, for example Evidence Officer, Evaluation Officer, Research Officer, Evidence and Evaluation Officer, Impact and Evaluation Officer, Researcher, Senior Researcher. #INDNFP
This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
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The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is exclusive partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join their evolving team on a permanent basis, in this newly created role.
The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key senior member of the finance team and will help shape the strategic management and direction of the team. They will support the Director of Finance and Operations, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and budget holders to understand and interpret IIED’s finances and play a key role in the long term strategic financial planning process.
The organisation:
IIED is a global research organisation dedicated to sustainable development, connecting local needs with global challenges. They operate on six continents, advocating for the world's most vulnerable communities to influence decisions that impact them. Based in London and Edinburgh, with 200 staff and associates worldwide, IIED has led sustainable development policy for over 50 years.
Their new manifesto launched in May 2024, aims to address the complex interconnectivity of today's global issues with innovative, collaborative approaches. Recognising the limitations of traditional project planning in a rapidly changing world, IIED is shifting towards forming dynamic, diverse alliances to tackle systemic issues, focusing on justice and decolonisation, and creating significant, scalable impacts through collaborative, adaptive efforts.
The key duties of the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis are as follows:
- Lead on strategic financial reporting to provide a clear picture of the organization’s short- and long-term financial position
- Manage the design and build of financial models to support strategic planning, project impact assessment, and forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop realistic forecasts and budget plans
- Develop and maintain financial models to project future financial performance
- Lead the finance business partnering function, providing support and guidance to budget holders and key stakeholders
- Ensure monthly management accounts are produced and shared with stakeholders
- Financial evaluation of project proposals to support management decision-making
- Manage and mentor the FP&A Team, providing guidance, training, and support to foster professional growth and development
- Work closely with project managers and budget holders, ensuring projects are financially sustainable and aligned with donor requirements
- Collaborate with operational teams, including HR, IT, and Procurement, to integrate financial planning with operational strategies
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified with a recognised professional body, or be able to prove they are qualified by experience
- Experience in charity financial planning, budgeting and cost recovery model in a complex organisation
- Substantial relevant finance management experience in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience in mapping and analysing processes and identifying and implementing process improvement
- Excellent communication skills and be able to influence at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to manage, support and develop diverse teams to work effectively together and with the rest of the organisation
- Ideally, experience of accounting within a grant receiving organisation
This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with only occasional travel required, just a few times per month, to either the London or Edinburgh office for key meetings.
Applications are open until Sunday 24th August, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 1st September, but CVs will be under continuous review before then, so do not delay in applying – submit your CV via Robertson Bell today to make sure you don’t miss out!
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About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Katherine Low Settlement’s work with older people
Katherine Low Settlement has worked with older people since its conception in 1924.They are a core part of the community that we continue to work with. We provide, often in partnership, a range of projects and activities for older people including health and wellbeing; creative arts; intergenerational work; connecting people and trips/outings.
Our services include Battersea Bites, Age Well and Core social activities and digital inclusion.
We work with people 50+ to:
• Encourage active and independent living
• Reduce isolation and loneliness
• Improve well-being and prevent ill-health
• Engage members to be dynamic and contributing members of the Wandsworth community.
Key Objectives for this Role
Oversee the day-to-day running of our Battersea Bites Programme that includes a lunch club for people 50+ that runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and a healthy eating session on Mondays. This includes leading in the planning, shopping and preparation and provision of meals, the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen including overseeing a team of volunteers and ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
Planning
• Plan and develop a monthly lunch service menu, a month in advance, using creative license to provide nutritious, varied, and satisfying meals that meet diverse dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, cultural needs, vegetarian/vegan options) while strictly adhering to Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Develop ideas for Battersea Bites Healthy cook and eat/ other sessions with the Age Well Team.
• Handle purchases and expense tracking using the Soldo card, ensuring full compliance with the bank card usage policy, and submitting all receipts and records promptly and accurately for financial oversight and reporting, for which training can be provided.
• Create several themed menus throughout the year which will engage members. For example, a Summer Lunch, an Afternoon Tea, etc.
• Support the planning of the older people’s lunch club with older people themselves
• Support the Elders team to welcome and support new members to feel part of the programme.
Delivery
• Complete a weekly food shop either online (we currently use Asda delivery service) or locally, buying fresh ingredients weekly which fall within the financial budget.
• Prepare, cook and serve healthy meals, ensuring dietary needs are met
• Undertake stock control such as stock rotation, ensuring all food items are labelled with expiry dates and disposed of when necessary.
• Ensure all equipment is ready and set up for the lunch club service.
• Ensure the security of the kitchen and store cupboards to provide a safe working environment. (Our cupboards are locked.)
• To ensure routine day-to-day as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including the health and safety folder containing opening and closing checks. Training can be provided.
• Ensure your hygiene and cleanliness are of the highest standard, and those of anyone entering the kitchen, including volunteers, are suitably dressed and uphold the same standards
• Be part of and work closely with the Elders Team at KLS
• Support elders who attend the club so that the sessions are safe and enjoyable for them.
• Inform the Manager (or in their absence the Head of Service) of any concerning incidents, compliments, complaints or accidents (including safeguarding issues).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by quickly and calmly addressing kitchen challenges and ensuring smooth meal preparation under pressure.
• Take part in the monitoring and evaluation of the programme under the guidance of the Managers of the 50+ programme
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient meal service.
• To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively
• To actively assist in the continuation of our high food hygiene rating
• Have acquired or are willing to Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision and appraisals, and staff meetings. The manager reviews progress, reflects on goals, and completes agreed actions and tasks within set deadlines to support ongoing development and programme success.
Coordination of Battersea Bites Volunteers
• Form and build positive working relationships with volunteers who work within Battersea Bites.
• Take responsibility for coordinating individual volunteers and respond effectively to their feedback, and report any concerns to the Core Manager.
Undertake Other Duties
• To comply with any reasonable request from KLS Management to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Track record of catering and basic cooking
- Proven experience of working or volunteering with older and/or vulnerable people in community settings
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
- Understanding of healthy eating and nutrition
- Full understanding of health & safety, including food hygiene (though training is also provided)
- Personal attributes to include being caring and compassionate / hard working / organised / creative / take initiative / reliable / ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a small team, whilst also working independently
- Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience of overseeing volunteers
- Knowledge of Battersea / Wandsworth
Further Information
- Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
- You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.

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Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Senior Communications Manager
Contract: Full-time, fixed term (to end March 2026)
Salary:£35,507.12 Gross per annum
Deadline:09:00 am UK,19th August 2025 (on a rolling basis)
Note: The vacancy is announced on a rolling basis as CR is looking to fill this role as soon as possible; applicants who meet the criteria will be interviewed immediately. Please submit your applications as soon as you can, and don’t wait to apply closer to the deadline. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Organisational information
Conciliation Resources
Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts.
For over 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 80 full and part time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 100 locally-based and international partners worldwide.
Communications
The Communications team currently consists of the Senior Communications Manager. The Communications team has oversight over all areas of organisational communications including the website and digital communications, branding, media relations and production of content. The Communications team works closely with other staff members across Conciliation Resources to provide specialist support and advice to colleagues and partners, and to develop and implement strategies. The Communications team is part of the Development and Communications team, which consists of three staff.
Job overview
Job purpose
To assist in implementing Conciliation Resources’ Communications Strategy and communicating effectively with target audiences, as well as to provide support to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Communications team’s activities, monitoring and reporting.
Scope and accountability
The Communications Officer works as part of the Communications team to support the delivery of a range of tasks across digital, non-digital and internal communications. They provide support to the Senior Communications Manager, and the wider organisation.
Person specification
Experience and knowledge
- Extensive experience of writing for different audiences and for different channels.
- Knowledge of different communications approaches, including social media platforms and experience of communicating effectively via these platforms.
- Knowledge and experience of creating different types of content, including social media posts, graphics, photos, articles and video/audio content.
- Experience of using website CMS (Drupal).
- Experience of administration, including maintaining electronic databases and filing systems.
- Experience of working in a team and supporting others.
- Previous experience in a Communications or related role.
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Interest in, and some knowledge of, conflict issues, peacebuilding and/or international development.
Skills and attributes
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to convey information in a compelling and concise way and to re-package complex or technical content in an accessible format.
- Good research and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with and influence others across a team and organisation.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage small communications projects.
- Good computer and IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and platforms, and the ability to use tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and Mailchimp.
- Well-organised with the ability to manage a complex and varied workload and juggle competing demands.
- Creative, flexible and self-motivated character with openness to new ideas.
- Sympathy for and alignment with Conciliation Resources’ goals and values.
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Do you have a passion for inspiring others, and making sure everyone has their say? This is a
fantastic opportunity to make an impact in coordinating a groundbreaking commission,
whilst part of a small, friendly team.
We are a place-based charity working in Elmbridge, Surrey. Our vision is for an Elmbridge
community where everyone has the opportunity and support to live a rewarding life, free
from poverty and inequality. We are now embarking on the Elmbridge Poverty Truth
Commission (EPTC), a project engaging people from all levels of our community to make a
real difference.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with vulnerable clients, who can
take a proactive role in supporting commissioners whilst raising the profile of the EPTC, and
increasing awareness of local poverty and inequality. A good understanding of and passion
for working in the charity sector and supporting local communities is also desirable.
This role has scope for being either a part-time or full-time role, and is based primarily in our
offices in the centre of Walton-on-Thames.
Interested?
The covering letter should not exceed two sides of A4. CVs submitted without a covering
letter will not be shortlisted for interview.
Deadline: Thursday 14 August 2025 – midday.
Interviews: Monday 18 and/or Tuesday 19 August 2025
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Senior Researcher (Maternity Cover)
£45,814 - £51,591 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Fixed-term contract until 3 August 2026
Here at the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, for more than 20 years we have developed an international reputation for producing evidence-based guidance, evaluation and policy.
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Researcher to join the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health to provide maternity leave cover for 11 months in the first instance.
You will lead in the development of competence frameworks, systematic reviews, evaluations, research reports and articles for peer-reviewed publication, as well as other research tasks. You will be expected to plan consultations with stakeholders and implement advice from Expert Reference Groups in important and complex issues in mental health care, including dementia and gender identity services.
The Senior Researcher will be expected to supervise the research team in searching for literature, sifting articles, data extraction, data synthesis and quality appraisal and lead the writing of reviews. Importantly, you will be expected to manage the components of complex projects and deliver high quality outputs on time.
We are seeking an individual with a background in mental health services, competence frameworks or systematic reviewing, who has a PhD in a related field (e.g. psychology, systematic reviewing, mental health, healthcare management), and has experience of managing or leading research projects.
You will also have a proven ability to communicate and present information in a clear and concise fashion and be able to manage a small team.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 21,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is an award winning, values-based organisation.
Closing date: 11 August 2025.
Interviews: 27 August 2025.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client as they look to appoint a Senior People and Culture Manager on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This position is being offered on a full-time contract but can be also considered on a part time basis (0.8 or 0.9 FTE). The foundation currently operate a hybrid working policy with at least 1 day in their Kings Cross Office.
It's an exciting time to join the foundation. The organisation has just launched their new strategy, with the announcement of a new name and branding. Over the past few years, the charity has undergone a significant internal transformation project reviewing the organisations team structures, role descriptions and overhauled ways of working. Whilst this work is still underway, the organisation is now at the stage where their new values have been defined and are in the process of being implemented.
We are looking to support them by bringing in an experienced Senior People and Culture Manager to their team to oversee their team of 2 people when the current post holder goes on maternity leave in October 2025. You will come into the organisation and continue to support the embedding of cultural change across the organisation. You will also conduct a reward and remuneration review and continue to work with their newly developed performance and professional development framework.
The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced HR leader with a background of embedding cultural change within an organisation. You will have experience of recruitment, HR policy and managing employee relations cases. You will be warm and approachable, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
To register interest in this position, please apply with your CV only. If your profile is suitable for the role, you will be provided with full details of the position and invited for an initial conversation.
Following this conversation, you will be provided the details needed to put together a full application. For the best possible candidate experience, we recommend you express your interest as early as possible.
Interviews: Tuesday 19th August (In Person)
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to join Keychange in an important new role. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about delivering high-quality management information and helping to drive forward efficient and effective data management. The successful applicant will collaborate with the finance team at Keychange to provide comprehensive financial data to community managers, the senior leadership team and trustees. Additionally they will support the senior finance team in producing consistent and reliable non-financial organisational data.
This role will be supported by an accountancy training "day release" style package paid for by Keychange, aiming for a CCAB qualification within 2-3 years. We are therefore looking for someone who demonstrates a willingness to learn while delivering financial analyses and generating management information for non-finance users, as well as a team player with a flexible "can do" attitude, taking initiative to solve problems and excietd to develop their communication skills.
Keychange provides support and care to people facing vulnerability. We do this by providing housing to women and young people experiencing homelessness and providing residential care to older people across the South of England. This position is based at our central office in London Waterloo, where hybrid working patterns are available. Occasional visits to our operating sites may be required.
To find out more about working with us and further information about how to apply for this trainee role, please see the job pack.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Music and Merchandise Executive
Location: Hybrid (with a minimum of one day per week in the London office). Candidates should ideally reside in the Greater London area as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the area to attend meetings and events.
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £32,000 per annum
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- Someone with a passion for music, merchandise, and fan culture – with a sharp instinct for what excites audiences and a drive to turn creative ideas into fundraising success.
- A candidate with proven e-commerce know-how – confident in managing online stores, executing targeted product campaigns, and delivering seamless customer journeys that boost revenue and brand impact.
- A skilled collaborator who thrives working with artists and industry professionals – bringing bold merchandise projects to life online and at live events like the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall concert series.
- A highly organised, detail-driven individual with a creative spark – ready to manage limited-edition product launches and help grow a fast-paced, high-impact merchandise programme.
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by Wednesday 6th August, 1st Stage Interviews 11th August online and 2nd Stage Interviews held in person in London on the 18th August.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.





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