Recruitment manager jobs in northumberland, greater london
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Full time 35hours, Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, NW10 4LT, with outreach across Brent and surrounding boroughs
Contract: Permanent
About the role
As a Housing First Coach you will deliver high quality person-centred support, using psychologically and trauma informed approaches, in line with Housing First principles. You will take a bold approach to establishing open and trusting relationships with people who have had long histories of homelessness or in temporary/insecure accommodation, enabling them to access and sustain accommodation and empower them to exercise choice and control over their lives. The team is multi-disciplinary – Coaches, Peer Support Worker, Clinical Psychologist – which allows us to collaboratively formulate innovative approaches to support. The team operates across London, providing numerous opportunities to build impactful partnerships and contribute towards systems change.
About you
· To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter, flexible and have experience of working collaboratively as part of a team and with internal and external partners.
· You may have a background in housing/homelessness support, adult safeguarding, drug or alcohol recovery services or mental health and have significant experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting with the ability to create strong professional relationships and creative solutions.
· You will have experience of working with people who have faced severe and multiple exclusion and who may be considered to have ‘complex needs’, with an understanding of the needs of people who have been homeless for long periods of time.
· You will be willing and able to provide practical assistance with moving into and maintaining a home – including direct help where necessary with tasks such as shopping, budgeting, cooking, and cleaning.
· You will also have a knowledge of Housing First and housing led approaches and the ability to work within a psychologically informed approach.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage
 - Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
 - Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
 - 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
 - Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
 - Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
 - Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
 
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025, 23:59
Interview process: Competency-based interview and interview task
Interview date and location: Wednesday 3 December 2025 (in person) at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, NW10 4LT
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Part time 21hours, Crisis Skylight London 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT, outreaching in Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas
Contract: Permanent
About the role
As a Housing First Coach you will deliver high quality person-centred support, using psychologically and trauma informed approaches, in line with Housing First principles. You will take a bold approach to establishing open and trusting relationships with people who have had long histories of homelessness or in temporary/insecure accommodation, enabling them to access and sustain accommodation and empower them to exercise choice and control over their lives. The team is multi-disciplinary – Coaches, Peer Support Worker, Clinical Psychologist – which allows us to collaboratively formulate innovative approaches to support. The team operates across London, providing numerous opportunities to build impactful partnerships and contribute towards systems change.
About you
· To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter, flexible and have experience of working collaboratively as part of a team and with internal and external partners.
· You may have a background in housing/homelessness support, adult safeguarding, drug or alcohol recovery services or mental health and have significant experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting with the ability to create strong professional relationships and creative solutions.
· You will have experience of working with people who have faced severe and multiple exclusion and who may be considered to have ‘complex needs’, with an understanding of the needs of people who have been homeless for long periods of time.
· You will be willing and able to provide practical assistance with moving into and maintaining a home – including direct help where necessary with tasks such as shopping, budgeting, cooking, and cleaning.
· You will also have a knowledge of Housing First and housing led approaches and the ability to work within a psychologically informed approach.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage
 - Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
 - Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
 - 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
 - Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
 - Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
 - Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
 
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025, 23:59
Interview process: Competency-based interview and interview task
Interview date and location: Tuesday 2 December 2025 (in person) at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re excited to be partnering with Consumers International to source an interim Communications Specialist for 2-3 months whilst they seek to fill a longer term contract.
We require a proactive, strategic thinker who can help tell their story to the world. If you’re a natural storyteller with strong digital writing skills, content execution and strategy experience, and a solid understanding of working in or with the charity or public sector, this could be the role for you.
The Role:
As Communications Specialist, you’ll support the delivery of strategic communications across digital, social, and campaign channels – helping shape global narratives and raise the visibility of key research, tools, and events. You’ll bring a collaborative mindset, creative energy, and a sharp eye for detail, with a particular flair for digital content and project coordination.
About You:
You’ll bring:
- Established communications experience, preferably in the charity, government or international development sector
 - A strong track record in digital content creation and audience-focused storytelling
 - Demonstrable experience in supporting events, research launches or campaign rollouts
 - Excellent project management and coordination skills
 - Strong stakeholder communication, both internally and externally
 - Experience mapping audiences and designing targeted messaging strategies
 - A good eye for design and understanding of visual identity
 
Quick facts:
- Remote role, with a strong preference for monthly meetups at the London office. If you enjoy being in the office, then you can be in the London office more.
 - 2-3 months but potential to apply for longer contract
 - £32,000–£35,000 depending on experience
 - Interviews held on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged.
 
Applications for the Communications Specialist will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information, please apply now!
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.
Director, Supply Chain | C. £110,000 + Benefits | Permanent | London | Hybrid
For one of the UK's leading Housing Associations, we're recruiting their Supply Chain Director. Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role leading the strategic transformation of Supply Chain management across the organisation. The Supply Chain Director will lead a central team of 4, whilst working strategically with the wider Heads of Procurement and Commercial teams to set the Supply Chain strategy, and develop, embed, and continuously improve the Supply Chain framework across 4000 suppliers and £1.5Bn spend.
Main Duties:
- Leading and setting the strategic plan for Supply Chain, operating within a 'hub and spoke' model
 - Lead the development of a robust category management approach (which will be delivered by 'spokes') to streamline vendor relationships and reduce risk
 - Develop Group-wide Supply Chain framework (end-to-end), ensuring alignment to corporate strategy, legislation and category management
 - Ensure Supply Chain framework is embedded, and subject to continuous improvement
 - Apply data and insight to inform and drive decision-making across spend landscape, supplier rationalisation, and efficiency savings across the Supply Chain framework
 - Utilise data to identify and evaluate emerging Supply Chain trends, opportunities and best-practices, and drive continuous improvement
 - Lead horizon scanning for new legislation, policy and procedures, and ensure the organisation adapt in alignment with corporate strategy and strategic risk
 - Partner with Strategy and Performance and OD teams to ensure SOPs and training is rolled out across the Supply Chain framework
 - Embed a culture of communication and collaboration practices between the Supply Chain 'hub' and Commercial 'spokes'.
 - Leadership, management and coaching of Supply Chain 'hub' team
 - Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to embed the Supply Chain framework, and report and update on performance, and challenges to leadership team
 
Person Specification:
- Proven track record in senior supply chain leadership roles with a deep understanding of category management, risk and compliance
 - Expert in supply chain tech (e.g., ERP) and deep Public Sector procurement and Regulatory experience
 - Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
 - MCIPS / CSCP highly desirable as is Advanced Practitioner status for the Procurement Act 2023
 
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services, and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Do you live in Birmingham, Coventry, or the surrounding area, have excellent local knowledge and the enthusiasm to build a fundraising patch?
We’re launching a brand-new role focused on developing and nurturing meaningful relationships with new supporters. If you love connecting with people and want to make a difference for people affected by breast cancer, we’d love to hear from you.
Initially offered as an 18-month contract (with the potential to become permanent), this position will play a key part in an exciting pilot programme designed to grow long-term income through a new, locally based relationship fundraising team.
The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million. You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region – driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating the incredible generosity of supporters.
This is your chance to build powerful local connections with new supporters – individuals, clubs and societies, and local businesses – and help develop a thriving network of people that share our mission.
About you
With good community fundraising experience, you bring enthusiasm, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people and relationship building.
You’re proactive, organised, and adaptable with a positive approach to trying new things. A natural collaborator, you have a flexible approach to your work and thrive in a busy environment.
You’re confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch which have delivered income in both the short and long term. Your approach to supporter stewardship is best in class and you've proven that you can take the initiative to make ideas happen.
Alongside these skills and your previous experience, you have the passion that will help grow engagement and income in your region.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role
This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in Birmingham, Coventry, or the surrounding areas. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London or Sheffield offices.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9am Monday 10 November 2025
Interview date Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible if you’re interested in this opportunity.
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Be part of something truly inspiring.
The Orpheus Centre is an award-winning charity that supports disabled young adults aged 18–25 to live independent, fulfilling lives through the performing and visual arts. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are driven by our values — joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined — and a vision of an inclusive world where every young person can achieve their aspirations.
We are now seeking a strategic, values-led Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.
Salary: £72,000 – £77,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Godstone, Surrey (onsite with some flexibility)
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
You’ll lead the financial strategy, planning and operations for the Orpheus Centre, ensuring sustainability, transparency and compliance while enabling innovation and growth. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with Trustees and senior leaders, you will:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and insight to drive organisational success.
 - Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit.
 - Ensure compliance with The Charity Commission, HMRC and Companies House regulations.
 - Lead on procurement, risk management and digital transformation in finance systems.
 - Manage investments and oversee capital and operational budgets.
 - Lead and develop a small, high-performing finance team.
 
This is a hands-on and highly influential role for someone who thrives on both strategic planning and operational excellence.
About You
You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in senior financial leadership — ideally within the charity and/or education sector.
You will bring:
- Strong understanding of charity SORP, financial governance and regulatory frameworks.
 - Experience working with Boards and governance structures.
 - Proven ability to deliver strategic financial planning and risk management.
 - Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
 - A proactive, future-focused approach and commitment to Orpheus’ values and mission.
 
Why join Orpheus?
- At Orpheus, you’ll join a joyful and inclusive community that values creativity and collaboration. We offer:
 - The opportunity to play a key role in an Outstanding organisation.
 - A collaborative leadership environment with real impact.
 - A supportive and passionate team culture.
 - Ongoing professional development opportunities.
 - Free parking on our beautiful Surrey campus.
 
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.
Safeguarding & Equality
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
 - Increasing understanding of disability
 - Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
 - Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
 
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them and if a suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right to close our advert sooner.
We are focused on inspiring and empowering young disabled students to live fulfilling, independent lives



                    The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Data Engineering Lead
Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in Old Street, London | £60,000–£70,000 per annum | 18-month FTC (potential to go permanent)
We’re working with Better Society Capital, the UK’s leading impact investor, to help them find their first-ever Data Engineering Lead. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, shaping how data is managed, integrated, and used to drive meaningful social change.
In this hands-on, strategic role, you’ll design and develop modern data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Azure/Fabric, while also guiding the wider organisation through their data transformation journey. You’ll be the link between technology and the business, understanding needs, building solutions, and championing data-driven decision-making across teams.
They’re looking for a self-starter who can bring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder skills, someone who’s confident leading conversations, defining standards, and making data accessible to everyone. You’ll play a central role in embedding a culture of data excellence within a purpose-led organisation.
Key skills
- Strong experience with SQL for data engineering and transformation
 - Proficiency in Python for automating and optimising data processes
 - Solid understanding of the Microsoft data stack (Azure / Fabric / Power BI)
 - Excellent stakeholder engagement and business analysis capability
 
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract (potential to become permanent)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in Old Street, London
A leading professional membership and awarding organisation is seeking a Psychometric Analyst to join their examinations team in a newly created role. This is your opportunity to shape and enhance the quality assurance of assessments, working alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence in education and member support.
Salary: £41,655-45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid – 20% office attendance per month (London)
Start date: As soon as possible
About the Organisation
This organisation is a respected professional membership and awarding body, dedicated to advancing standards and supporting its members across the UK. With a strong focus on collaboration, respect, and excellence, the team fosters an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to the mission of improving professional practice and outcomes.
About the Role
As Psychometric Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in assessment quality assurance processes. Reporting to the Head of Assessment, you’ll be responsible for:
- Analysing assessment data (80% of your time)
 - Reporting on assessment data and liaising with subject matter experts (20%)
 - Leading standard setting activities for examinations
 - Providing training, guidance, and support to stakeholders
 - Presenting psychometric findings to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing
 - Supporting the continuous improvement of assessment methodologies
 
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct statistical analysis of written and oral assessment data
 - Produce clear, evidence-based reports for boards and committees
 - Organise and facilitate standard setting meetings
 - Deliver training and guidance on assessment standards
 - Respond to data and information requests from stakeholders
 - Contribute to research, validity, and reliability studies
 - Maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge and skills
 
Skills / Experience Required
Essential:
- Strong background in data analysis and reporting
 - In-depth knowledge of assessment and psychometric methodologies
 - Experience with large datasets and statistical analysis (SPSS, R, Stata, or similar)
 - Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, especially Excel)
 - Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing
 - Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work independently
 
Desirable:
- Qualification in education or assessment
 - Experience in healthcare or higher education sectors
 
Interview Process
- One-stage remote interview, including a data-based task
- Shortlisting: week commencing 17th November
 - Interviews: week commencing 24th November
 
 
To Apply
- Bespoke cover letter
 - CV
 
Deadline
- Wednesday 12th November 2025
 
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.
As we implement Microsoft Business Central across Age UK, we're building a robust reporting layer to support both Finance and the wider organisation. We're looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Developer to lead the development and maintenance of financial reports in Power BI, enabling clear, accurate, and actionable insights that support data-driven decision making.
Working closely with Finance and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll gather reporting requirements and translate them into effective Power BI solutions. You'll also collaborate with the Central Data team under the Head of Data (Digital & Technology) outside of key financial reporting cycles to support broader organisational reporting needs.
For a more detailed list of responsibilities and criteria, please review the job description below.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office around once a month for team days and more often if necessary. Travel to the London office is not expensed by the charity.
Age UK internal grade - 6LT.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Strong experience in developing Power BI reports and dashboards, with a proficiency in DAX, Power Query, and data modelling. A, I, T
* Comprehensive knowledge of data design, data modelling, data management and data visualisation (within Power BI). A, I, T
* Experience of both data manipulation and analysis of large scale financial datasets. A, I, T
* Strong understanding of statistical concepts. A, I
* Solid understanding of financial reporting and budgeting concepts. A, I
* Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems. A, I
Skills and knowledge
* Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. I
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. I
* Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy. A, I
Personal attributes
* Team work: Aptitude to work as part of a team to deliver requirements which meet needs across a variety of functions. A, I
* Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
 - Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
 - Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
 - Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
 - Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', 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
Occasional travel to other Age UK sites to enable performance of the duties and responsibilities and for the purposes of maintaining and updating professional skills and development. 
 
Hybrid and remote working require that the candidate meet these additional requirements:  Internet bandwidth: 40Mbps minimum  Internet connectivity: Wired / ADSL / Fibre Stable and safe working environment 
 
This role description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role.
 
In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
 
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job overview
The role will focus on growing the value of funding from large trusts and foundations globally, as well as from corporate foundations and institutional funders via consortium partnerships with larger conservation actors.
The role will oversee grant and contract management with existing organisational and institutional partnerships, as well as grow this portfolio through developing a robust pipeline of new opportunities, finding creative ways to secure visibility and first meetings, developing relationships, compelling funding applications and ensuring strong contract management oversight.
The role will lead a team of two, work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues based in the US and UK to secure visibility with and develop strong long-term partnerships with new Trusts and Foundations; and work closely with colleagues in Kenya to ensure strong project delivery and grant management. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the implementation of the Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs) programme with a particular focus on growing the portfolio of large T&Fs in the USA, UK and European markets;
 - Work with fundraising colleagues across priority markets and with communications colleagues, using innovative and proactive approaches to business development and relationship building to unlock visibility opportunities and develop relationships with new prospects; in order to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value funding opportunities.
 - Continue to oversee the current ‘programme funding’ portfolio which includes existing institutional funding partnerships and corporate foundation relationships in Kenya, ensuring that ongoing and new opportunities where they exist are capitalised on.
 - Collaborate closely with and provide technical expertise to Ol Pejeta’s Project Implementation function in Kenya to develop and embed ‘programme funding’ systems, policies, processes, to ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards in grant management;
 - Oversee collaboration and co-working with Ol Pejeta’s Programme teams and other colleagues to ensure high quality project design content is translated into technical proposals and budgets for donors;
 - Work closely with Kenya’s implementation function to support strong project delivery and contract management.
 - As a Head of, actively contribute to team and department objectives through decision making and action on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
 
Key Activities
- Support the Chief Fundraising Officer with overall strategy development, implementation and adaptation;
 - Work closely with the Chief Fundraising Officer to ensure operational and budget planning, management and reporting of resources;
 - Oversee the T&F team’s operational planning processes, annual reporting and core performance monitoring;
 - Strategic coordination of multiple stakeholders in proposal development processes (programme experts, internal stakeholders, partners and donors);
 - Build strong relationships across all departments of the organisation and with existing and new partners;
 - Support the recruitment process/selection/appointment of fundraising staff across the department.
 
Strategic leadership delivery and management of Trusts and Foundations priority in the global fundraising strategy.
- Develop and implement tactics for T&Fs that support Ol Pejeta to meet its overall strategic objectives;
 - Ensure that the relevant parts of the Fundraising strategy, planning and practice is adaptive to both internal and external changes and that the team adopts innovative approaches to its work;
 - Effectively integrate T&F team objectives and outcomes into wider Ol Pejeta income targets and programme priorities.
 
Business development and management
- Proactively cultivate relationships with key prospects, donors and partners (with particular focus on US, UK and European markets);
 - Network both internally and externally to ensure relevant stakeholder participation and intelligence gathering in various fora;
 - Lead and coordinate proposal development, including budgeting, with programme teams and finance;
 - Collaborate with Ol Pejeta’s communications and marketing department to ensure communication activities appeal to donor interests, promote our partnerships and help to position Ol Pejeta as a partner of choice;
 - Research and share trends and intelligence on T&Fs, and develop relationships that strategically position the organisation to mobilise resources from new and existing donors.
 
Support effective grant & risk management and compliance
- Support the development and implementation of improved business policies to facilitate improved management of and accountability for T&F funding and other larger institutional partnerships;
 - Provide quality assurance and technical backstopping on reporting and general compliance, in line with organisational and donor requirements;
 - Guide the negotiation of strategic grants/contracts to ensure the organisation signs up to appropriate contractual requirements;
 - Advise on the interpretation and application of donor rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
 - Provide guidance and capacity building on grant cycle management to colleagues across the organisation.
 
People Management, Financial Management and Departmental contributions
- Provide inductions to staff across the organisation on T&Fs and institutional funding opportunity;
 - Build, motivate and effectively collaborate with teams remotely;
 - Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance management reviews for direct line management staff;
 - Support the Chief Fundraising Officer to have oversight of the team budget lines;
 - Work collaboratively with colleagues in the global fundraising team based in different geographical locations
 - Contribute to overall departmental processes and initiatives;
 - Act within the parameters set by the organisation on financial policies and procedures.
 
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to strengthen fundraising and grant management skills across the organisation;
 - Oversee the development and maintenance of information systems and tools for sharing donor policies and guidelines, funding opportunities and best practice across the organisation;
 - Keep pace with international developments and engage with other INGOs to keep abreast of opportunities and global trends in T&F fundraising.
 
Education, Language & Qualifications
- Bachelors or equivalent in a relevant field preferably Fundraising / International Development;
 - Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English;
 - Language skills in Swahili and German advantageous.
 
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Relevant experience working in an international NGO or philanthropy environment with diverse workforce;
 - Experience in Trusts & Foundation fundraising across international markets;
 - Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundation donors (or others) to secure six figure grants;
 - Substantial experience cultivating and managing donor and stakeholder relationships;
 - Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable proactivity in business development;
 - Strong technical proposal writing and budget skills;
 - Strong ability to manage staff and influence team members remotely;
 - Ability to manage and facilitate complex projects and processes;
 - Experience working on the African continent with a deep knowledge of conservation and community development;
 - Willingness to travel internationally as required;
 - Willingness to be on call for donor enquiries out of hours.
 
Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Tendering and project management experience;
 - Knowledge of conservation finance including the biodiversity credit market;
 - Personal network of contacts and relationships in T&Fs;
 - Experience in developing complex institutional funding bids;
 - Understanding of developments in alternative finance for conservation;
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Head of Volunteering
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent 
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This year, we’ve embarked on introducing a bold, exciting new operating model and structure to improve our services and support to help everyone affected by MS.
We’re making it easier for people who use our services to find and connect to the support they need. And we're looking at ways to make our support more accessible and personalised to meet people’s individual needs, no matter where they are on their MS journey.
We’re creating services that are flexible so that, when someone's circumstance changes, we’ll change too. As demand for our services grows, we’ll always be ready to support everyone who needs our help.
Our new structure and our new ways of working will bring all of these services together under one delivery model launching next year. We're creating a new virtual support hub to bring together everything our community needs to manage their MS or support and care for someone living with MS.
Our Head of Volunteering is a key leadership role in our Services and Support directorate, as part of our Services Development function.
We rely heavily on our volunteers to support our mission and improve the lives of people affected by MS. Our volunteers who generously donate their time are critical to our success.
Our volunteers play an important role in:
- fundraising events
 - delivering resources to people affected by MS
 - advocating for MS research and policy
 - providing care and support to the MS community
 
Our Head of Volunteering will be:
- leading on the development and implementation of the organisation's volunteering strategy
 - growing organisational capacity and capability in volunteering, maximising the unique contribution volunteering can make to support the MS Society's strategic aims.
 - leading a team who will support our volunteer journey, volunteer experience and volunteering systems, developing a high-performing and motivated culture within teams.
 - ensuring volunteer-related policies, products and procedures are aligned with sector best practice and opportunities are increased to support the engagement and retention of volunteers, leading to an increase in flexible volunteering roles and volunteers.
 - seeking new opportunities to grow and develop volunteer capacity, engagement and impact.
 
We’re looking for:
- extensive experience of development and successful implementation of a volunteering strategy or plan
 - a proven track record of operating at a senior level within a volunteering function or organisation, engaging significant numbers of volunteers.
 - significant experience in developing and implementing volunteer journeys, policies and processes focussed on improving the volunteer experience.
 - substantial experience of successfully leading and managing a large and geographically dispersed teams of staff and volunteers, embedding change and fostering a high performing culture.
 
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 7 November 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
 - More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
 - Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
 - Flexible working options
 
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
 - More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
 - Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
 - Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
 - Enhanced leave for new parents
 - Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
 - Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
 - 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
 - 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
 - Cycle to work scheme
 - Death in service scheme
 - New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
	
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
 - To support fertility treatments
 - For antenatal appointments for both parents
 
 
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
 - Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
 - Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
 - New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
 
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
 - Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
 - New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
 - Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
 - Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
 - 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
 - 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
 
Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund to recruit their new Head of Finance & IT. (Hybrid)
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is a UK charity dating back to 1836. Its objects are to prevent or relieve poverty and to relieve need arising from youth, age, ill health, disability and bereavement among people who are doctors or who have worked as doctors, and medical students and the dependants of such individuals.
- Location: Wimbledon.
 - Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Flexible working is available.
 - Hybrid working: A minimum of 3 days a week is required in the office.
 - Salary: £65.000pa - £70,000pa
 
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) provide advice and financial assistance in the form of grants at times of crisis and hardship. Our work is funded through a combination of donations, legacies and returns on our investments.
The Head of Finance & IT will manage the relationships with the three investment managers and the outsourced IT providers. It is a varied role, combining the strategic with the hands-on. It will suit a versatile individual who is happy to transition between multiple tasks. No two days will be the same. One moment you might be writing or reviewing Board papers, the next you might be managing an IT support call and then later on you might be rolling up your sleeves to post the final journal entries to complete the management accounts.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance
- Accurate, timely and user-friendly management accounts, cash flow projections and other relevant financial information, with associated recommendations where appropriate
 - An annual budget and accompanying management commentary
 - Draft statutory accounts which meet the latest SORP requirements, producing the audit file and being the lead contact for the Fund’s auditors during the annual external audit
 - Full compliance with UK charity and company financial regulations; and appropriate financial controls in place and complied with
 - The development and keeping up to date of a Finance department handbook, covering finance policies, practices and procedures
 - Successful leadership and development of the finance team
 - The development of, and assistance with the implementation of, financial strategies to enable the Fund to achieve its long-term goals
 - Support The Finance Committee’s investment management and monitor the Investment managers’ performance
 - Managing the payroll function (outsourced)
 - Managing the relationship with the pension scheme provider and staff salary sacrifice arrangements.
 
Information Technology
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the RMBF’s Information Technology strategy
 - Management and development of an accurate, up to date, user-friendly database to provide relevant information to support all areas of the RMBF’s work including casework, fundraising and communications
 - Cost effective development and use of IT within the Fund, to enable staff to make good use of IT for communication, record keeping and management information
 - Managing the relationship with the Fund’s outsourced IT support companies.
 
Person Specification
- Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience
 - Good understanding of charity SORP
 - Experienced in preparing charity statutory accounts
 - Experienced in charity investment management; good understanding of charity investment and restricted funds
 - Good understanding of stakeholder pension and latest regulatory requirement
 - IT literate including database management and development and an advanced user of the Microsoft Office package
 - Good communication skills to be able to deliver a presentation to the stakeholders and manage business relationships with investment managers, IT providers, bankers and auditors as well as internally with department managers
 - Experience in team management
 - HR knowledge to be able to deputise for CEO in his absence
 
Please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill onor by calling 020 7820 7311, for more information on the role and how to submit your application.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Consumers International, the only global membership body for consumer organisations, to recruit their new Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement Lead.
Consumers International unites over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries. Together, they work to protect and empower consumers everywhere, championing their rights and ensuring their voices shape products, policy and practice.
In this newly created position, you will play a lead role in one of the world’s most innovative global programmes on fair digital finance. Working closely with consumer associations, regulators, policymakers and global partners in the digital finance ecosystem, and with a focus in low- and middle-income countries, the Lead will ensure that the voice of consumers informs digital finance reform.
As Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement Lead, your role will be to drive impactful policy and regulatory engagement under the Fair Digital Finance Accelerator. You will shape and implement advocacy strategies targeted at financial services regulators to strengthen consumer protection and resilience in digital finance, particularly in instant interoperable payment systems.
Representing the organisation in high-level forums, you will also champion innovation in consumer advocacy and ensure tangible impact in markets around the world. Your experience will combine political acumen, relationship-building skills and a network mindset, and you will be able to talk to stakeholders in the Financial Inclusion space with confidence.
Your experience;
- Proven experience in advocacy, government relations or public policy (ideally in financial regulation, consumer protection or digital policy).
 - Demonstrated ability to influence regulatory or policy change in partnership with civil society or multistakeholder coalitions.
 - Strong understanding of regulatory processes in low- and middle-income contexts and familiarity with digital finance ecosystems.
 - Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with experience facilitating collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Bringing in and utilising your connections with stakeholders in this space is highly desirable.
 
There is a unique opportunity to shape the role, and run with your ideas, therefore it is well suited to a pro-active self-starter, someone who is highly detail oriented and with strong project management skills.
- Salary: £45,000
- Full-time hours, 3 year FTC.
- This is a remote based role. Drawn to candidates living in European and East African time zones, to be able to effectively work with their team. There is no office, however, if you are London based, there is an option to meet at a co-working space weekly.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 09:00 (UK time) on Friday 7th November 2025.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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, or other protected characteristics.
Genuine innovation. Visionary solutions. Surprising results.
Lead CRM Engineer - Salesforce
£74,000 - £79,000 plus
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Grade: P3
Directorate: Chief Operating Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 16 November 2025, 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process which will involve competency and technical assessment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
The Lead CRM Engineer is responsible for taking a leading role in the CRM engineering capability team to identify and share good practice, develop standards, patterns, automation & tools, reduce technical debt and operational risks.
In addition the Lead CRM Engineer should design and develop enhancements to our CRM platform, supporting the delivery of our CRM Engineering strategy; apply specialist knowledge to identify improvements.
What will I be doing?
- Lead in all aspects of the software development life cycle e.g., requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation
 - Apply Lean and Agile principles to develop high quality code that has minimal bugs, adheres to CRUK standards and is highly supportable
 - Work either independently or in collaboration with Solution Architects to design new solutions in line with the CRM Engineering strategy
 - Start the development of new products from scratch, leading on all the technical decisions this entails
 - Work in collaboration with Product Managers, Service Designers, UX Designers, Business Analysts etc to identify user needs, discuss capabilities and iteratively design solutions
 - Take a leading role in the CRM engineering capability team to identify and share good practice, develop standards, patterns, automation & tools, and reduce technical debt and operational risks
 - Design and develop enhancements to our CRM platform, supporting the delivery of our CRM Engineering strategy; applying specialist knowledge to identify improvements
 - Apply Site Reliability Engineering principles to track and improve the availability, performance, and security of CRM products. Support the resolution of incidents impacting our products.
 - Responsible for release management and line management of 2-5 CRM engineers, coaching them to develop their skills, behaviours and develop their careers.
 
What are you looking for?
Essential:
- Ability to write clean, readable, and properly tested code based on tried and tested design patterns.
 - Experience building applications on our existing CRM platform (Siebel) and/or future CRM (Salesforce), including data model design, custom UIs, custom logic, inbound and outbound integration logic
 - Experience running critical services in production and designing highly available, scalable, and secure solutions
 - Acted as a Senior or Lead within an Engineering team, starting the development of new features from scratch, defining the overall solutions, and reviewing more junior engineers' work.'
 
Desirable:
- Understands business problems and able to translate them into solution designs using creativity and pragmatism.
 - Knowledge of modern software development methods (SCRUM, Kanban) and approaches (test-driven development, behaviour driven development, continuous integration, continuous delivery)
 - Can communicate complex information and concepts to technical and business colleagues, influencing others effectively
 - Worked in a complex technical environment with multiple types of business operations and conflicting priorities
 - Able to cope with continual change and contribute constructively to improvement cycles
 
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
Additional information
For more information about working with us please or contact us at .
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
• Can this be stopped?
• How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. If you want to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The Data Assistant will form an integral part of our Operations team, working closely with our Database Manager to support the effective management, accuracy and use of Fight for Sight’s data across systems.
This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of our CRM, processing and reporting on data, and contributing to the charity’s wider data transformation project – helping to modernise how Fight for Sight captures, integrates and uses data to drive insight and decision-making.
The post holder will support the development of new data processes, dashboards and analytics tools, working with the Database Manager to implement the organisation’s new data platform and reporting infrastructure.
Responsible to
Database Manager
Direct reports
None
Working hours and contract
Permanent, 35h per week
Salary
£25,207p.a. (London Living Wage)
Location
Hybrid. Typically three days remote, and two days in our central London office (near Aldgate) or at our charity shops
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment inbox with subject header – Data Assistant.
Your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising:
1. In your view, what role does data play in the development and growth of an organization/charity?
2. Why do you think you are an ideal candidate for the role?
3. What applicable experience will you bring to the role?
4. Why you want to work for Fight for Sight?
Closing date for applications: noon, Wednesday 12 November
Early applications are encouraged as we may need to close applications early if we reach a certain threshold.
Task: For successful applicants, a data task will be issued on Friday 14 November, allowing the weekend for completion.
Interview dates: Tuesday, 25 November
Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Role Responsibilities
Data Processing and Quality
• Input, clean, and validate data from multiple sources, following agreed processes and data governance standards.
• Carry out regular data audits and quality checks to maintain integrity and consistency.
• Support reconciliation between the CRM, finance systems, and other databases.
• Maintain accurate supporter and organisational records, including GDPR-compliant contact preferences.
Reporting and Analysis
• Produce standard and ad hoc reports for fundraising, finance, marketing and impact teams.
• Support data selections for appeals, newsletters, campaigns and events.
• Assist in developing automated reports and dashboards as part of the wider data strategy.
• Help document data structures, mappings and reporting requirements.
Data Strategy and Infrastructure Development
• Contribute to the implementation of Fight for Sight’s new data platform and analytics solution.
• Support integration between the CRM and other key systems (e.g. website, finance, retail, and grants systems).
• Participate in data mapping, testing, and process documentation for new reporting tools.
• Work with colleagues to define and prioritise core reporting needs, supporting a shift to self-service dashboards and modern analytics.
• Assist with data migration and transformation tasks as systems evolve.
Systems Support and Training
• Provide first-line support for CRM users and troubleshoot data queries.
• Help maintain training resources and documentation for CRM and reporting systems.
• Promote best practice in data entry, storage and use across the organisation.
• Work collaboratively across teams to improve confidence and capability in using data.
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills by working alongside an experienced IT professional.
Compliance and Governance
• Ensure all work complies with GDPR, data protection and information security requirements.
• Support the Database Manager with maintaining accurate records of data processes and policies.
• Uphold Fight for Sight’s data governance principles and contribute to continuous improvement.
General
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in team meetings, cross-departmental projects and training.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required in line with the post
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
• Experience working with CRM or relational databases.
• Understanding of data processing, validation and reconciliation.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with handling confidential information securely and accurately.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection best practice.
• Understanding of data integration between systems.
Personal qualities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Logical, analytical mindset with a curiosity for data and systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Ability to follow procedures and take initiative when identifying improvements.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Willingness to learn new tools and approaches.
• “Can do” attitude and a sense of humour.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
• A great team and a supportive culture
• Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
• Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
• An active Social Committee and staff events
Application & Interview process
See above (page 2) for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview online via MS Teams.
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        

                    
                        
                        

