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High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Community Action to join our senior management team and lead one of our core service areas.
This is an exciting and important role within our work, continually shaped by the needs and priorities of the communities we work alongside. While the focus of our Community Action service evolves year on year, it always centres on social action, capacity building, and strengthening community voice.
This coming year will see this work expand rapidly, following High Trees’ successful bid to deliver the local authority contract for capacity building support to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations across Lambeth. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in this area – although more important are the leadership, skills and aptitude to successfully oversee the delivery of this vital workstream. The service also plays a central role in driving forward social action within our flagship partnerships, including Building Young Brixton, the Lambeth Peer Action Collective, and the Lambeth Community Research Network – helping to ensure communities take a leading role in action linked to research and advocacy.
The Head of Community Action leads on a diverse range of areas, which shift each year in response to community needs and opportunities to strengthen civic voice and local infrastructures. In recent years, this has included supporting residents to lead community organising campaigns to improve the built environment, coordinating digital inclusion initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic, capacity building Tenants and Residents Associations and supporting the creation of local neighbourhood plans that put residents’ voices at the centre of decision-making.
As part of High Trees’ senior management team, the Head of Community Action will not only oversee delivery in their service area, but also help shape organisational strategy, grow partnerships and income, and ensure we work as one High Trees – keeping our practice responsive, collaborative, and always led by community need.
About High Trees
Based in Tulse Hill, High Trees has been rooted in the local community for over 27 years. We delivery community action, employment, education, youth services and community research, working in partnership with local people and local organisations, to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We are recognised for our collaborative, long-term approach and our ability to adapt and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.
About the role
As Head of Community Action, you will:
- Lead and inspire our Community Action team to deliver high-impact, community-led work.
- Oversee a portfolio of projects and contracts, ensuring they are delivered to time, budget, and quality.
- Drive forward High Trees’ new local authority contract for capacity building support across Lambeth’s VCS.
- Work collaboratively across High Trees and with our partnership projects to support impactful community action and capacity building support.
- Support and develop High Trees’ consultancy and volunteering offer, including corporate social responsibility partnerships.
- Contribute as a member of High Trees’ senior management team, ensuring a joined-up approach across all our services.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Significant experience in community organising, social action, or community development.
- A proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with long-term vision.
- A passion for collaboration, and supporting communities to have a stronger voice.
Why join us? This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-led organisation at a time of growth and ambition. You will shape meaningful, responsive community action work and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating lasting change.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.




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Are you passionate about youth work with leadership experience? We are looking for a Director of Youth Work to provide effective leadership and management for the Youth Work team within FAST London. The Director of Youth Work will sit in the Leadership Team, working in collaboration with the CEO and youth workers to ensure FAST’s overall strategic objectives and desired outcomes are met.
Who we are
FAST London (FAST) is a Christian youth charity based on the Patmore Estate focused on supporting 10–19-year-olds from deprived backgrounds in Battersea and South Lambeth. Our mission is to help young people succeed by creating safe spaces and providing diversionary and inspiring activities that develop resilience and inspire hope in efforts to achieve this. We build relationships with young people by engaging with them in environments where they feel most comfortable whilst doing activities they love. Once relationships are developed, we work with young people and stakeholders to overcome challenges and unlock potential.We also provide opportunities for young people to explore the Christian faith as we believe it transforms lives. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.
Context for this role
This is a pivotal moment for FAST, as the need for our work has grown significantly. More young people are falling into poverty and struggling in school, making our mission more urgent than ever.
Although capacity remains a challenge—especially with a 60% reduction in public youth programmes over the past decade (YMCA, 2020)—we continue to grow strong, engaging over 400 young people annually.
Our desire is to build and sustain a healthy youth organisation that delivers excellent and vibrant youth work. We aim to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives and to cultivate a team of empowered, well-equipped staff who love what they do.
To achieve this, expanding our team is essential. We are seeking someone with experience in delivering and leading youth work, as well as insight into developing a healthy organisation. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for driving meaningful results, a strong work ethic, and strategic thinking.
We would love to hear from you if you:
Qualities and Attributes
- Are a committed Christian who loves young people with a heart for the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that inspire confidence and develop a culture of excellence.
- Are an experienced manager, with an ability to grasp detail and translate ideas into strategies and deliverable outcomes.
- Are highly organised, adaptable, problem solver with a focus on results.
- Can think systematically with knowledge of systems and governance of systems
Experience
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Have experience delivering frontline youth work in group sessions as well as one-to-one mentoring- experience delivering football projects is ideal
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Have experience managing projects and a track record for developing the systems, quality assurance that support organisational excellence;
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Have experience of managing Safeguarding and Risk within an organisation.
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Have experience in finance and managing budgets
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Have experience of project design, development and evaluation
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Have experience of working in senior leadership in an organisation and a track record of driving strategic vision to reality
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder is a practising Christian male under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
Please send a covering note (maximum two pages) answering the following questions:
1. In what ways has your faith influenced your personal and professional life? How would it influence your role at FAST?
2. Can you describe a challenging young person you have supported? What were the challenges, and how did you support them?
3. Can you share an example of a difficult project you managed? How did you approach it?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance and Operations
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based) with expensed travel to London
Full-time, permanent
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India every day and now expanding our impact across the UK.
Our UK after-school programme, Empower Hour, provides hot, nutritious meals and targeted tuition to children growing up in poverty – extending the school day by 60 minutes to give them the fuel, support and enrichment they need to thrive.
What began in one school in 2024 is already serving ten, and – alongside driving continued expansion in India – we are now ready to scale our delivery to reach thousands more children across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.
To help lead this exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations – a senior leader who combines strong financial stewardship with operational leadership and is motivated by purpose as much as performance.
You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, and oversee two core portfolios:
- Programmes – overseeing Watford kitchen operations, Empower Hour delivery and holiday hunger initiatives.
- Finance and Resources – leading financial planning and reporting, systems, compliance, HR development and organisational infrastructure.
This role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical implementation – someone who finds energy in building strong foundations and helping a values-led organisation grow well.
You may have built your career in charity, education, food provision, public services, the private sector or elsewhere – but you will bring:
- Senior-level experience across finance, operations or programme delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of charity governance and compliance.
- A collaborative leadership style – supporting, challenging and uplifting those you lead.
- Deep alignment with our mission to fight child hunger and educational inequality.
What we offer:
- Flexible and remote working.
- 34 days’ leave (25 days annual leave + Diwali + English bank holidays).
- Employer pension contribution.
- Investment in professional and vocational development.
- A meaningful leadership role in a growing global movement – empowering children in both the UK and India.
How to apply:
- Download the full job description and application details here or on our website.
- Please send your CV and a cover letter to the email address in the applicant pack outlining both your suitability for the role and what attracts you to Akshaya Patra and our mission.
- Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025.
If you believe no child should be held back by hunger – and you have the leadership skills and desire to help grow an organisation that makes that possible – we would love to hear from you.
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India and now expanding our impact in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about creative health, co-production, and working alongside communities to deliver innovative approaches to mental wellbeing. You will manage delivery across multiple partners, lead co-production with young people and parents, and oversee evaluation and impact reporting.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and especially encourage applications from those who reflect the lived experiences of the South London communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Are you an experienced manager with a passion for assessment, awarding, and professional recognition?
- Do you thrive in roles where operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement are at the heart of your work?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected membership organisation as a Professional Recognition and Apprenticeships Manager, where you’ll lead on the delivery and improvement of apprenticeship and professional recognition activities in psychology.
Salary: £48,500 per annum
Employment type: 6-month FTC
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible and compressed hours considered)
Working arrangements: Hybrid – 95% remote, with occasional visits to office in Central London
Start date: As soon as possible
About the Organisation
TPP Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading professional membership body in psychology. With a mission to uphold excellence in psychological education and practice, they are at the forefront of shaping the future of the profession. Their work spans qualifications, accreditation, and policy influence, and they are committed to inclusive, respectful leadership and a collaborative culture.
About the Role
As Professional Recognition and Apprenticeships Manager, you’ll take responsibility for all policies, processes, and operations involved in the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner apprenticeship and professional recognition activities, including the Coaching Psychology route. You’ll manage a small team, work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and drive improvements to ensure quality, compliance, and candidate satisfaction.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong operational focus, assessment and awarding experience, and a background in awarding organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all operations relating to Apprenticeship End Point Assessment
- Oversee professional recognition routes, including Coaching Psychology
- Lead the planning, development, delivery, and quality assurance of assessment and awarding activities
- Collaborate with internal teams (Governance, Finance, IT, Marketing & Communications) and external stakeholders (Ofqual, Skills England, professional bodies, employers, apprenticeship providers)
- Monitor and report on key metrics and financial data
- Design and implement assessment and award strategies in partnership with committees and board members
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and government initiatives
- Evaluate solutions for quality, scalability, and sustainability
- Act as the lead for conflict of interest, maintaining independence between delivery and assessment functions
Skills / Experience Required
- Recent management experience in assessment or awarding body organisations, ideally delivering apprenticeships and/or professional recognition routes
- Proven ability to deliver work within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters
- Experience in devising, implementing, and improving systems and processes
- Track record of delivering high standards of service and handling enquiries/complaints
- Strong project management and planning skills
- Budget management experience
- Knowledge of learner management systems, virtual learning environments, and government education policy
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- Commercial awareness and acumen
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- High level of IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and numeracy
- Commitment to fairness, respect, and customer service
To Apply
- CV only, no covering letter required
Deadline
- There is no formal closing date – applications will be considered as they are received.
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.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington.
£50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolution
Working with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possible
Addressing employee raised issues/concerns
Coaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costs
Ensuring compliance with employment law and policy and processes
Ensuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic way
Facililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etc
Being a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relations
Support on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps.
Support on HR induction and other HR related training
Building a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole team
Ensure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behaviours
Health & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health.
Essential:
Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations
Ability to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issues
Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impact
Ability to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issues
Excellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practice
Ability to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountability
Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the Organisation
Desirable:
Social Care sector
Ideally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR role
TUPE experience
For our full job description please visit our website
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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ROLE OVERVIEW
This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the entire volunteer experience at The Diana Award, from recruitment to recognition. The Volunteers Programme Manager will inspire and support volunteers, design and develop engaging training, and foster a strong community aligned with TDA’s mission. Focusing primarily on the Mentoring Programme, you will manage key partnerships with corporate volunteers while driving recruitment and retention strategies. Working closely with the programme delivery team, you’ll ensure volunteers are well-prepared and integrated into delivery, strengthening impact across all activities. Safeguarding young people is central to this role, ensuring volunteers are equipped to provide a safe and supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, grow, and celebrate a passionate volunteer community, making a lasting impact on young people and their communities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Mentor Co-ordination (recruitment, onboarding, supervision and support)
- Collaborate with and support the Programme Delivery team to design and deliver bespoke training for mentors, both online and face-to-face.
- Lead on the recruitment, onboarding, and training of mentors, working with programme delivery team to deliver a seamless mentor journey.
- Partner with the MarComms team to coordinate communications with volunteering partners and mentors about online and face-to-face opportunities. Lead and coordinate the full mentor journey in collaboration with MarComms, including recruitment, onboarding, and training.
- Co-develop and uphold robust volunteer policies and procedures with Operations and HR, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and legislation (including safeguarding, child protection, risk management, health and safety, and data protection). Coordinate with HR on implementation, including DBS, right-to-work, and reference checks.
- Encourage best practice sharing across the volunteer community, fostering collaboration and peer learning.
- Lead on recognition and celebration of mentors, including national campaign days, showcasing their contribution to TDA’s work.
- Act as the key interface for external programme enquiries and represent TDA as an ambassador.
- Work in close partnership with Programme Facilitators to track attendance, engagement, and outcomes for mentors, ensuring reflective practice and continuous learning are embedded throughout the mentor journey.
- Act as the key support person for mentors and Programme Delivery staff, ensuring both groups feel equipped, valued, and able to deliver programme aims and outcomes
Cross-organisation working & sharing learning
- Work with the programme delivery team to design, deliver, and review programmes, ensuring best practice in mentor support during sessions and upskilling staff where needed.
- Lead mentor recruitment and retention strategies, creating diverse opportunities to keep mentors engaged and connected to TDA’s wider strategy.
- Collaborate with fundraising and corporate partners to develop and grow partnerships that strengthen mentor engagement and support TDA’s mission.
- Innovate mentor engagement by using technology to broaden opportunities, enhance communication, and ensure effective volunteer data management.
- Champion the role of mentors internally, ensuring staff understand and maximise their contribution to TDA’s impact and strategy.
General Safeguarding Duties
- Ensure robust safeguarding practice, including responding appropriately to concerns about young people or adults involved in the programme and maintaining accurate records in line with legal requirements and TDA’s safeguarding policies.
- Equip and support mentors on safeguarding, ensuring they understand policies and procedures through training and ongoing guidance.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and abuse issues, applying new developments to strengthen practice across the programme.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience of volunteer management (experience working with corporate volunteers is a bonus)
- A proven track record in designing and delivering effective and engaging training to volunteers
- Knowledge and experience in safeguarding and child protection (or willingness to undertake training)
- Experience of writing clear, concise and engaging policies and procedures
- A demonstrable understanding of the role of youth work in contributing to positive outcomes for young people and different models of delivery
- Experience of building and managing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including programme delivery team, external partners and funders
SKILLS
- Strategic and creative thinker, able to plan ahead, identify new opportunities, and write clear, engaging policies and procedures.
- Strong relationship builder, with experience managing diverse external stakeholders, including partners and funders, and inspiring commitment to TDA’s vision and values.
- Excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal, public speaking, and presentation skills, and the ability to produce clear written materials.
- Well-organised and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and use IT systems (ideally including CRM).
- Knowledgeable and committed to youth work, understanding its role in positive outcomes for young people and championing meaningful youth participation and engagement.
- Dedicated to growth and development, with a commitment to self-learning and supporting others’ development.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission
- Personal integrity and credibility
- Commitment to self-development
- Driven to achieve great results
- Ability to work well under pressure
OUR ORGANISATION
- The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.
- We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
- Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application deadline: Wednesday 08 October 2025 at 11.00pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to take place in our London office on Thursday 16 October.
Please reach out if you require any support with the application process or have questions about the role or the process.
Good luck with your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.
The Association of Directors of Public Health is now looking to appoint a Communications and Marketing Manager to develop, manage and lead our external communications and marketing programme, working to support the Head of External Affairs to broaden our reach and ensure that the DPH voice has impact.
The successful candidate will have experience in working in a communications environment, be skilled at working with the media and able to produce engaging content for a range of channels and audiences.
Excellent interpersonal and prioritisation skills are required to lead and manage cross team projects and line manage, support and develop the Project Administrator.
The Association does operate a hybrid working arrangement with its staff and candidates from across the UK are welcome, but they will be required to attend meetings and events in central London during the year. Further details can be confirmed prior to application if required.
The closing date is noon on 12th October 2025, however, we do reserve the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be available and would therefore urge those interested to apply asap.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of a continuing entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note to be considered for the role you need to apply with a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role, together with a current cv.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This new role calls for someone with a strong background in delivering and managing therapeutic support, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to the emotional wellbeing of dementia carers. You will play a key part in ensuring our counselling provision is accessible, high-quality, and responsive to the evolving needs of dementia carers.
Job purpose
To ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and carer centred therapeutic support. This will include:
• maintaining clinical standards.
• managing staff wellbeing.
• supporting the development and continuous improvement of the service.
Key responsibilities
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the counselling service, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with organisational strategy.
• Oversee all case-management processes including allocations, assessments, waiting list management, record keeping and reporting procedures, whilst also delivering own caseload.
• Ensure the service complies with ethical and clinical standards.
• Develop and manage annual budget and plans, setting measurable KPIs, and monitoring performance.
• Develop strong working relationships across the organisation, supporting the work of the Comms & Growth team as needed.
• Line-manage counselling staff, overseeing recruitment, induction, appraisals, and ongoing professional development and ensure they have access to appropriate clinical supervision.
• Maintain clinical governance standards, manage risks, and act as the Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
• Oversee data collection, monitor clinical outcomes, and implement service improvements based on feedback and audits.
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation, professional guidance and sector trends.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required to support the effective delivery of the service.
Management responsibility
Line management of in-house and external counsellors.
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The Talent Set is proud to be partnering with Independent Age in their search for a Trust and Foundations Manager. This role will lead on implementing and developing their strategy to grow income from these sources, reporting to and working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships to maximise opportunities for new and existing Trusts and Foundations support.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Trusts and Foundations fundraiser to personally lead on developing opportunities worth £50k to £1m+. You'll play a crucial role in securing six and seven-figure multi-year funding to support older people living in financial hardship.
Trusts and Foundations fundraising is a relatively established income stream for the charity, with some strong existing relationships. However, there is significant headroom for this to grow, with the Trusts and Foundations Manager driving pipeline development to identify new prospects, secure uplift and take the lead on renewal activity.
We’re looking to speak with ambitious fundraisers who can see the real growth trajectory and possibilities for Trusts and Foundations fundraising at Independent Age, working creatively with colleagues across the organisation to identify new funding opportunities and think about innovative funding models (including co-funding opportunities) which can expand the reach and impact of their work
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the development of six to seven figure multiyear funding from trusts and foundations with a relationship led approach
- Managing and developing the Senior Trusts Officer to support the development of their portfolio of funders <£50k
- Ensuring excellent levels of donor stewardship to retain and grow funder relationships, providing first class cultivation plans and account management
- Ownership of the Trusts and Foundations programme, establishing robust strategies that enable growth and deep donor engagement
Experience needed:
- Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, with a track record of managing and securing six-figure gifts
- Demonstrable success in growing and managing large funding portfolios and securing multi-year commitments
- Strong relationship-building and stewardship skills to retain and uplift existing funders
- Strategic thinker with an ability to identify and develop new funding opportunities
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging funders and internal teams effectively
- Ambitious and proactive, with a focus on delivering measurable growth with a collaborative approach
What’s on offer:
£46,227 if based in London with a minimum of 4 days per month in the office
£41,607 if home based with regular travel to London for monthly and quarterly meetings
Alongside a highly flexible working culture, Independent Age offers a generous benefits package including: employer pension contributions of up to 10%, 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, flexible working patterns and enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
Closing date 14th October
First stage interviews will be conducted virtually on Thursday 23rd October
Final stage interviews in person w/c 27th October
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email).
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. The role also requires a basic DBS certificate.
We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to inclusive and equitable recruitment practices. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to engage with the application process, please let us know.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.




Job Title: Specialty Training Administrator
Job Type: 6-month fixed term
Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Department: Education & Training
Salary: £21,862.40 pro rata (£27,327.96 FTE)
Reports to: Director of Specialty Training
Location: Hybrid – FSRH Office (London Bridge) and home working.
Who we are:
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.
Can you help us?
We are seeking a dedicated administrator to join our team and provide essential administrative support across our Specialty portfolio. As Specialty Training Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our team by managing various administrative tasks efficiently and effectively. From organising meetings and maintaining educational product content to handling correspondence and managing databases, your attention to detail and organisational skills will be instrumental. You will collaborate closely with team members to streamline processes and contribute to the overall success of our specialty training programme and high-stakes membership exams.
The role:
Project Administration
- Provide administrative support for specialty projects, ensuring key deadlines and milestones are tracked.
- Assist with project documentation, including maintaining records, updating trackers, and organising files.
- Schedule project meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes, ensuring follow-up actions are recorded and monitored.
- Support project reporting by collating data and preparing summaries for stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal teams and external partners to coordinate project activities.
Administration of examination database and systems
- Maintain digital question banks in line with policy and procedures
- Process examination candidate applications
- Process examination candidate requests and complaints/appeals
- Proof-read examination materials
General administration
- Manage the specialty team mailbox and act as first point of contact for queries
- Maintain up to date records on Customer Relationship management system (CRM) and ePortfolio, ensuring accurate and accessible information
- Provide administrative support for Specialty Training Board and its sub-committees, including managing meeting attendance, circulating papers, taking minutes and tracking actions.
- Maintain accurate version control of documents by systematically updating and tracking revisions, ensuring proper documentation of changes and adherence to version control protocols
- Assist in organising online and in-person events, workshops, and training as needed
- Assist with diary management and scheduling of meetings for team members.
- Maintain assets and resources on Training Hub and website
- Provide ad hoc administrative support throughout the year, across the portfolio
You will be:
- Organised and systematic in your approach
- Diligent and commit meticulous attention to detail to tasks
- An excellent communicator
- A proactive and collaborative team worker
- Efficient and able to effectively manage a busy workload
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to use a range of digital systems to an intermediate level
- Willing to learn about the SRH workforce and training pathways
You will have:
- A-Level or equivalent
- Proficiency in using Microsoft office programmes
- Proficiency in using digital systems (e.g. CRM, Learning Management System)
- Knowledge of data protection and compliance requirements
You will have experience:
- Providing administrative support to a team
- Managing a mailbox and providing customer/member support
- Developing and maintaining systems, processes and administrative procedures
- Servicing and supporting committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes
- Coordinating logistical arrangements
- Using a CRM and databases to manage data and information
- (Desirable) Working in a project-based environment
- (Desirable) Working in education, membership or healthcare environments
- Join our team and contribute to quality SRH training and education.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at CoSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
- 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave
- Flexible working culture
- Pension and life assurance scheme:10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Interest free season ticket travel loans
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Free eye tests
- Training and development
To Apply
Deadline for applications is 21 October 2025
Interviews will take place on Monday 27 October 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.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.




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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a new Trusts and Foundations Manager.
There is a school attendance crisis with 1.7 million children missing more than 10% of their schooling each year. This figure has doubled since the pandemic. Children are missing weeks, months, even years of their education, severely affecting their future life chances. This organisation looks beyond the classroom to tackle the underlying causes of school absence and get children back to school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes.
The post holder will be responsible for raising income from medium and large trusts and foundations, securing five and six figure grants. This is an exciting time to join the team, with the chance to build on an existing portfolio of supportive and long-standing funders. The role also offers scope for career development, with potential future line management responsibilities.
To be successful, candidates will need proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, alongside a genuine interest in the charity’s mission to get children back in school and ready to learn. Strong writing skills are essential for producing persuasive funding applications and reports, as well as the ability to manage a varied workload. The role requires a confident, approachable individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Trusts and Foundations Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Do you have a a passion for relationship-building and working with a diverse range of audiences? We are looking for a creative and driven Philanthropy Manager for a well respected health charity to manage a pool of mid value donors and secure four and five-figure gifts whilst stewarding donors.
This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the London office.
The Charity
A passionate charity whos aims are to create access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research that has a global impact. They have a Fundraising team of approx 20 people securing c4m last year.
You will be joining an ambitious organisation, known for its collaborative and supportive working culture, offering competitive benefits in a range of areas including holiday, sick pay, flexible working and pension scheme.
The Role
Lead and deliver a mid-level giving retention and recruitment strategy, for donors giving between 1,000 and 50,000 to the charity each year, working with colleagues and senior volunteers to understand potential opportunities for uplift in giving.
Manage the day-to-day delivery of mid-level donor activities, including tracking renewal cycles, supporting donor journeys, and responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Support the development and delivery of engaging events, and bespoke communications including personalised letters, invitations, proposals, and thank-you communications, ensuring mid-level donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their giving.
Ensure that mid-level donors have the best possible experience of giving to the charity, by engaging with colleagues on the development of appeals to this audience, stewarding those giving at this level, and attracting new supporters
Work with the public fundraising team to thank mid-level donors to fundraising appeals, creating updates and reports, and providing an excellent supporter experience to maximise the opportunity for a longer-term relationship beyond specific appeals.
Support the fundraising activities of the wider philanthropy & campaigns team through identifying donors who may give major gifts or be interested in legacy giving.
The Candidate
Experience in fundraising and donor development delivering an excellent service on the phone, in person, and in written communications.
Experience of creating high quality written documents, such as tailored letters, proposals, slide decks, or other professional materials.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
We're looking for an organised, confident and resilient Service Manager to join our Young People service in Islington.
£38,872.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Contract Managers are responsible for the effective management of all contracts within their designated patch, including line managing the relevant front line staff. Leadership and competence development in direct reports is a key responsibility of the role.
The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. This is a 6 month contract until 03/2026.
What you'll do:
- Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
- Work with the Young People directorate, contributing to and delivering the vision and strategy of our pathway
- Maintaining excellent relationships with the local council, commissioning team, landlords, and housing team
- Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
- Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
- Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans
- Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind
- Excellent organisation skills
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
- Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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We are recruiting for a member of the Policy and Research team to help provide hard-hitting evidence to deliver our mission for more affordable, greener transport solutions.
- £29,000-£38,000 (dependent on experience level and appropriate seniority), 8 per cent pension, generous annual leave and life insurance
- Full-time, permanent
- Location: Southwark and flexible home working
Campaign for Better Transport is the leading national charity championing the need for integrated, sustainable and affordable transport. This role will play a significant part in our Policy and Research team and will be responsible for developing and evidencing our policy work to underpin our campaigning, influencing and communications.
The successful candidate will have experience in policy research, a good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, the ability to develop and utilise appropriate research methods and excellent data analysis skills. They will also have an understanding of Westminster, national, regional and local policy development and delivery processes.
We are open to levels of seniority between officer and manager level, and will appoint the most suitable person to the post, depending on experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Research
- Managing and working on research projects that utilise both quantitative and qualitative methods, including drafting and analysing surveys, statistical data analysis, and organising and leading focus groups and expert workshops
- Drafting written reports, including analysis of the research findings and the policy context, and developing recommendations for policymakers.
- Policy
- Developing and disseminating the charity’s policy positions based on robust evidence and analysis
- Managing the delivery of written materials including policy briefings, letters, consultation responses and inquiry submissions.
- External facing
- Supporting external communications, including blog writing and acting as a media spokesperson
- Maintaining effective working relationships and attending meetings with key partners and stakeholders
- Representing the charity externally at conferences, roundtables and other events.
Person specification
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- An undergraduate qualification (transport, policy or politics related would be a bonus)
- Experience in a similar role (a minimum of one year for the Policy Researcher role, including internships, and three years for the Policy Research Manager role)
- Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and ability to develop and utilise appropriate research methods
- Excellent data analysis skills (ability to use data analytical tools desirable)
- Ability to lead workshops and roundtables
- Understanding of Westminster, national, regional and local policy development and delivery processes
- Understanding of the major issues in sustainable transport (desirable for the Policy Researcher role and essential for the Policy Research Manager role)
- Experience of working effectively with stakeholders from different sectors
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Engaging verbal and written communication style tailored for different audiences
- Confident public speaker and ability to persuade and network effectively
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet often competing deadlines
- Strong work planning and prioritisation skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy of communications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.