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Location: Remote with regular travel to multiple locations (including Head Office in London)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Standard Contract
Reports to: Executive Headteacher
Responsible for: Curriculum Leads and Teaching Staff
Start Date: 4th January 2027
Please note: Applicants who successfully pass the initial CV screening will be required to submit a full Equal Education Academy application form in line with KCSIE statutory guidance prior to formal shortlisting and interview.
Interview schedule:
Online interview (45mins) - Friday 28th August 2026.
In-Person Assessment Day (London) - Friday 11th September 2026.
About Equal Education Academy (EEA)
Equal Education is excited to launch a new online academy for Key Stage 4 students, accredited under the DfE’s Online Education Accreditation Scheme (OEAS). We deliver high-quality alternative education tailored for learners facing barriers to education or with complex needs. This includes young people with SEND, SEMH needs, interrupted schooling, Children Looked After, and those requiring specialist or alternative provision.
Guided by our values of Belong, Empower and Aspire, we provide a safe, inclusive, and aspirational environment. We align with DfE guidance and aim to meet OEAS standards, ensuring that safeguarding, particularly online, is the foundation of our culture.
Purpose of the Role
The Head of Centre will provide strategic and operational leadership for Equal Education Academy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and trauma-informed online provision. Serving as the Academy’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the postholder will embed safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing into all organisational decision-making.
Key responsibilities include leading SEND and safeguarding strategy (including overseeing the Single Central Record) delivering high-impact staff training, and driving rigorous quality assurance by monitoring and reviewing teaching and learning practices.
Working collaboratively across the Academy and the wider Equal Education Limited group, the Head of Centre will serve as a vital operational bridge, facilitating seamless collaboration and synergy between Equal Education Academy and Equal Education Limited. Operating at the intersection of both entities, the post-holder is uniquely positioned to identify and leverage cross-group resources, optimising them to drive the growth and development of the Academy. By championing alignment across the ecosystem, this pivotal role ensures that the Academy’s functions, team, and strategic objectives are seamlessly integrated within the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Quality of Education
Support the Executive Headteacher in setting the Academy’s strategic direction and ensuring compliance with OEAS/DfE standards.
Monitor and review teaching and learning across the Academy, using lesson observations, work scrutiny, and data analysis to drive pedagogical improvement.
Contribute to the Academy Improvement Plan and lead on inspection readiness and quality assurance activities.
Lead on developing and implementing a program of CPD and training for new staff. Ensuring the team is aligned under the vision and values of the EE Academy.
Facilitate operational synergy between Equal Education Academy and Equal Education Limited, leveraging group resources to optimise performance.
2. SEND Leadership (SENCO)
Coordinate all SEND provision, ensuring the identification, assessment, and effective support of learners with complex needs.
Oversee EHCP management, annual reviews, and the development of targeted Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
Oversee PEP management for Looked After Children
Champion inclusive pedagogy, ensuring all staff adopt trauma-informed and adaptive teaching strategies.
Manage multi-agency collaboration with families, local authorities, and external professionals to secure positive learner outcomes.
3. Safeguarding and Wellbeing (DSL)
Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), maintaining oversight of all safeguarding systems, referrals, and online safety protocols.
Ensure policies remain compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and best practice.
Promote a culture of vigilance, ensuring learner wellbeing, attendance, and emotional safety are central to all Academy functions.
Lead on multi-agency safeguarding processes and provide expert advice to the leadership team.
4. Leadership & Staff Development
Design and deliver high-impact staff training programs, specifically focusing on safeguarding, online pedagogy, SEND frameworks, and inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
Lead staff appraisal, coaching, and professional development to ensure high standards of accountability and growth.
Foster a collaborative, reflective culture, supporting recruitment, induction, and retention.
Support learner engagement, attendance and successful transition pathways
Contribute to self-evaluation and school improvement activities
5. Partnership Working, Influence and Professional Representation
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to drive seamless integration between Equal Education Academy and the wider Equal Education Limited group.Work closely with the Executive Headteacher, Group CEO and relevant members of operational teams to ensure effective collaboration across the group.
Develop and sustain effective partnerships with families, schools, local authorities, virtual schools, and external agencies.
Support policy development, implementation, and review.
Represent Equal Education at professional meetings, conferences, and external forums.
Undertake any other duties reasonably directed by the Headteacher or Executive Headteacher.
Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development, effectively pitching ideas and challenging the status quo.
Ability to constructively and professionally challenge colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including leadership as necessary, in the interest of managing risk and developing a quality service offering.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
Significant (3 years minimum) senior leadership experience in a school, AP, SEND, or online setting within the last year.
Proven experience in designing and delivering whole-school staff training.
Extensive (1 year minimum) experience as a DSL (safeguarding) and SENCO (SEND provision).
Deep understanding of KCSIE, the SEND Code of Practice, and OEAS/DfE requirements.
Experience in reviewing teaching and learning to drive quality improvement.
Significant experience supporting children and young people with barriers to learning and/or emerging or complex needs, including those with SEND, SEMH needs, interrupted education, Children Looked After, and learners requiring specialist or alternative provision.
Significant experience supporting learners with EHCPs and complex needs, while coordinating multi-agency support and collaborating effectively with local authorities, schools, and external agencies.
Experience contributing to quality assurance, school improvement or inspection readiness activities.
Skills and Attributes
Strong strategic, operational and project management skills
Ability to manage complex projects in an organised manner, develop project plans with effective tracking (e.g. Project Initiation documents, gantt charts, reporting on key metrics, meeting key milestones and working to budgets).
Ability to lead projects and processes in a collaborative way, identifying and engaging key stakeholders to ensure efficiency and avoid duplication of work across a group business structure.
Demonstrates a commercial mindset, with the ability to articulate business cases, work effectively with budgets and interpret information effectively.
Excellent communication: capable of building high-trust relationships with staff, families, and local authorities.
Resilient, reflective and adaptable. A champion of inclusion: deep commitment to supporting vulnerable learners and EEA’s values.
Strong organisational skills, data-literate and improvement-focused with the abilities to support and develop colleagues.
Analytical mindset, able to challenge own assumptions and adapt based on learnings.
Up to date educational landscape knowledge and a desire to remain informed of sector shifts and updates.
General
The post-holder will be provided with the technology required to complete their role. Equal Education works exclusively on Apple devices using Google software.
Equal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, right to work in the UK, and two satisfactory professional references (one from the last employer).
Every young person we support is unique and our team isn’t any different. Our differences are our strength when it comes to providing a tailored, human approach to education. We are proud of our people and provide an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work.
Our recruitment practices are carried out in line with equal opportunities and all candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Programme Manager
Contract: 18 Months FTC
Salary: £61,680.83- £73,378.91
Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 10th August
Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of one of the most significant transformation programmes in our organisation's history.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our Big Change Programme (BCP), ensuring complex projects are delivered successfully, organisational change is embedded, and our investment in digital transformation delivers lasting benefits across Centrepoint.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills to help them move into education, training and employment. Our ambition is to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people every year.
The Big Change Programme is transforming the way Centrepoint works. Through new systems, improved processes and modern digital ways of working, we're building a more efficient organisation that allows our colleagues to spend more time focusing on what matters most - supporting young people.
Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The requirement is a minimum of 50% of your working week in the office. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g. two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts, this will be adjusted accordingly.
About you
You'll be an experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale organisational transformation and complex change programmes. You'll thrive in fast-paced environments, be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and know how to bring people together around a shared vision.
You'll have:
What you'll be doing
As Senior Programme Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership for Centrepoint's Big Change Programme, ensuring projects remain aligned to organisational priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.
You'll:
Why join Centrepoint?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK's leading charities. You'll join an ambitious organisation committed to improving the lives of young people while helping transform how we operate.
In return for your efforts you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent learning and development opportunities and a fantastic range of benefits including:
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, identity or lived experience.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.
We're keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don't miss this opportunity to lead one of Centrepoint's most exciting transformation programmes and make a lasting impact for young people. Click 'Apply' today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: This role is based in the London office 1 day a week, with the rest of the working week being based from home.
Salary: £40,400 per annum rising to £43,700 after 1 year of service
Responsible to: Head of Marketing and Sales
Contract type: Full Time (37 hours per week), Permanent
Closing date: 29th July 2026, Midday
Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible
Who we are
Futures For All is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.
We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.
By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever.
Role Summary
We're looking for a Press and Media Manager to help us tell the story of our work and grow our profile across local, regional, and national media. This is a press-led role, with the majority of time focused on proactive and reactive media work, alongside supporting wider marketing activity where it strengthens campaigns and storytelling.
You'll own and drive our day-to-day media presence, ensuring communications activity directly supports our core goal: increasing the number and diversity of employers offering work experience across the UK.
You'll take the lead on media work - pitching stories, building journalist relationships, drafting press releases, and developing thought leadership content including blogs, op-eds, and features. For major set-piece moments (around six per year), you'll work alongside an external PR agency to help secure national coverage. You’ll also work closely with, CEO Nick Brook, and will have the opportunity to work alongside founder Robert Peston and Chair Andrew Law at key moments.
An early and significant focus will be the launch of our inaugural State of Work Experience report in autumn 2026, a major annual publication designed to shape the national conversation on work experience, skills and opportunity.
This isn't about publicity for its own sake. Your work will be measured by how effectively it contributes to employer and partnership growth, amplifies the voices of young people we support, and positions Futures for All as a leader in the work experience and social mobility space.
What success looks like in this role
Key Duties / Responsibilities
Press and Media
Marketing
General
Skills / Experience / Knowledge:
Essential:
Desirable:
Diversity at our core
Futures For All is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.
The Application Process:
Please apply as soon as possible by clicking the 'apply for this job' button in the top right-hand corner of the job advert. Once clicked, you will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter is an opportunity for you to share the skills and knowledge you have to be successful in this role. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
The deadline to submit your application is 29th July 2026, Midday. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.
Futures For All is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.
Benefits offered at Futures For All
Futures For All Values
PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
We open up prestigious networks and opportunities, ensuring every young person has equal access to work experience nationwide.



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About Pathway Fund
We are the UK's first Black and Ethnic Minoritised (BEM)-led impact investment wholesaler, dedicated to catalysing opportunities for Black and Ethnically Minoritised communities across the UK. Our mission is to address structural inequalities within the UK’s investment ecosystem by providing bespoke and subsidised capital to BEM-led organisations, making it more affordable and accessible to those underserved by existing infrastructure. We act as a funder, convenor, and knowledge builder, bridging gaps between communities, finance, and policymakers to drive systemic change and foster inclusive growth and community wealth building.
Following the receipt of our Dormant Assets funding, we have moved into full delivery mode, with the first wave of Investment Management Organisations (IMOs) already applying. This is a key role for Pathway Fund; the successful candidate will embed existing structures and systems within the organisation while ensuring we remain a learning-led team that constantly strives to improve. As we work to deliver systemic change, this role will serve as a key face of the organisation, embodying our culture of excellence, practicality, and flexibility. We are a small, collaborative team with an ambitious remit and a strong commitment to public value, working closely with partners to ensure we achieve our mission.
Role Summary
The activities of the Programme Manager are key to the deployment of Dormant Assets funding, in alignment with Pathway Fund’s strategy 2026-2029. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will act as an operational lead for the Programme team. In this role, you will build upon and embed the existing structures for end-to-end delivery of Pathway’s funding programmes and oversee the effective management of our investment portfolio, ensuring continuous improvement, timely delivery, high-quality outputs, and robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning. This includes the ongoing development of programmes, managing application and selection processes, acting as secretariat for Pathway Fund’s Social Investment Committee, overseeing intermediary contracts, managing stakeholder relationships, monitoring and reporting, and ensuring programme outcomes are met.
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Location: Kennington, London (hybrid or remote working)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Key Functions
Programme Design, Launch and Governance
Programme and Portfolio Management
Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation
Marketing and Promotion
Stakeholder Engagement
Administrative and Operational Support
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
What We Offer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Regional Volunteer Team Lead- Scotland and North-East England
CSSC
Remote
£33,000.00
Full-time
Perm anent
Membership Organisations
Job description
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Job description:
Position: Volunteer Team Leader
Location: Remote in Scotland and North-East England
Full-time Salary: £33,000 + car
Job Title- Volunteer Team Leader
Department- Volunteer Delivery
Reports to- Head of Change
Grade- Team Leader
Job Purpose
To provide regional team leadership to designated Regional and Area Associations and their volunteers that inspires the delivery of excellent member benefits, sports and leisure events at a local level.
Key accountabilities
To support volunteers to deliver a regional and local programme that:
Aligns to the CSSC strategy, mission, vision and values
Adheres to operating processes, framework and legislation
Enhances volunteer skills and experiences, celebrates volunteering, and attracts new volunteers to CSSC
To work collaboratively with the Regional Chair and volunteers to monitor progress in line with their annual plan, attend local meetings and evaluate the delivery of activities and events.
To foster effective networking and collaboration across the team championing best practices, seeking out new ideas, new ways of doing things, and celebrating success.
To attract, recruit and induct new volunteers in such a way that they feel confident and can provide an excellent service for our members.
To help volunteers to meet personal development goals and aspirations, ensuring that key volunteering roles have potential successors, retaining and developing the services and commitment of volunteers with CSSC.
Dimensions
No. of direct reports: 0
Total staff overseen: 0
Internal contacts: Volunteer Support Team , Events Team, Sports and Physical Activity team, Marketing andCommunications Team
External contacts: Regional and Area Officers, Communications Officers, Event volunteers
Person Specification:
Personal effectiveness - Essential
Ability to manage and organise time and workload effectively.
Resilient and flexible with the ability to work under pressure
Ability to build and manage strong working relationships.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and a desire to succeed
Committed to continuous improvement
Skills, experience & qualifications:
Essential
Minimum of 3 years relevant volunteer management experience either in the work place or attained through a relevant qualification.
Intermediate to advanced level of MS word and Excel
Ability to communicate both through written and verbal
Full UK driving licence as travel will be required for this role
Desirable
A relevant degree or professional qualification in volunteer management
is not essential but may be advantageous.
A working knowledge of CRM and digital Event Management Systems
Experience with building and working with high performing teams
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company car
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Experience:
Volunteer Management: 3 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Remote
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
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About the role
SMK is at an exciting moment in its history with a newly launched strategy Change is Possible 2026 -2028, a recently appointed permanent Chief Executive this year and a new Chair. The refreshed vision and mission of SMK is both ambitious and needed in our drive to support campaigners across the UK.
Digital engagement is evolving, and fast, so that is why we’re looking for a creative, experienced, strategic and data-driven Digital Marketing Manager to lead, develop and grow our digital presence across multiple channels. You'll manage and support our digital ecosystem, including social media, website development, email communications and digital advertising, ensuring every channel delivers measurable results.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications and the Training and Consultancy team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging digital content that inspire audiences, strengthens our brand and supports the communications and digital function at SMK. Importantly, you have the experience to successfully promote and drive sales of our training programmes through digital marketing techniques to optimise performance.
About You
You are passionate about the power of people to create social change and are motivated by SMK’s mission. You enjoy working collaboratively and thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment where you can take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
You are organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to learn and develop your skills. Comfortable managing your own workload, you bring curiosity, creativity and a commitment to using insights, innovation and new technologies to help maximise impact.
The specific skills, knowledge and experience required to thrive in this role are set out in the Person Specification.
Job description
Marketing
Website
Data, Insight & Reporting
Other
Please read the attached job pack for details about the person specification.
Your covering letter should be no more than two-pages (at a minimum font size of 11pt), and should address the following:
• Why you want the job
• How you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.
The use of AI tools to support candidates in preparing their applications, for example to improve structure, clarity, or presentation is fine. We are interested in your experiences, perspectives, and achievements, so we ask that applications remain an authentic reflection of your own skills and work. Any claims or examples included in your application should be ones you can discuss.
This job closes on 1 Sept, 9am.
Strengthen campaigning by championing excellence & building a connected, resilient community of changemakers fuelled by hope that change is possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Director of Regular Giving and Legacies (interim)
Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)
Salary c.£85,000 to c.£95,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to c.£100,000 pa inclusive of London allowance and a market supplement.
About LSE
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading university dedicated to the social sciences. 42 world leaders and 20 Nobel Prize-winners have studied or taught at LSE, and we are ranked #1 in the UK in 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. LSE is one of the most international universities in the world, with 75% of our alumni based outside the UK.
The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) builds lifelong relationships with alumni, volunteers, donors and partners to support LSE’s mission and global impact.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic fundraising expert to join us for 12 months as an interim Director of Regular Giving and Legacies. This new senior fixed-term role will lead a review of LSE’s approach to regular giving (annual giving/annual fund), legacy fundraising and parent and family giving, drawing on global best practice and sector benchmarking to develop an ambitious, evidence-based strategy for future growth.
The postholder will work closely with the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, fellow Directors and colleagues across fundraising, supporter engagement, systems and data to assess current activity, identify opportunities, and set out clear recommendations for future structures, resources, fundraising methods, KPIs and long-term financial targets. You will also provide senior leadership and oversight to the Regular Giving and Legacy functions, supporting a high-performing, collaborative and donor-focused culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape an important area of fundraising for LSE, helping to create the conditions for increased alumni participation, stronger donor engagement and sustainable philanthropic income over the coming years.
About you
You will bring substantial experience of regular giving, annual giving, legacy fundraising or closely related philanthropic programmes, ideally with strong knowledge of international best practice and North American higher education fundraising models. You will be confident using data, insight and benchmarking to shape strategy; skilled at influencing senior stakeholders; and able to balance immediate operational priorities with longer-term strategic ambition.
Working arrangements
Our usual working arrangements are at least two days per week from our London campus. However, recognising the specialist skillset and preference for global expertise, we would consider flexibility on location, hours and working patterns for exceptional candidates as long as the requirements for the role can be met.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and person specification
For an informal discussion of the role with Kerrie Holland, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, please contact d.perrett to arrange a time.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (UK time) on Thursday 30th July 2026.
First round interviews (online) are expected to take place on Friday 7th August, with second round interview (in person) provisionally set for Tuesday 25th August.
Our client is one of London’s leading homelessness charities, working to end street homelessness and help the people they support to find and sustain a decent home, build supportive relationships and lead a fulfilling life.
We are seeking a Director of Operations to take on a new senior strategic leadership role that will play a key part in the future direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collectively with the Chief Executive and Director of Services to provide organisational leadership, contributing to strategic direction and operational effectiveness.
You will be accountable for ensuring the organisation has effective infrastructure, people and financial sustainability. You will oversee and provide integration across all non-service operational areas, holding overall responsibility for Finance, People, Data, IT, Property & Facilities, and our client's Registered Provider subsidiary.
You will act as a primary point of organisational assurance to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board on operational sustainability, risk and compliance.
Key priorities include providing organisational stewardship of finance, overseeing the transformation and effective operation of digital, data and technology systems, and championing continuous improvement in organisational capability, leadership and ways of working.
Director of Operations
Salary: circa £92,000 per annum
Directorate: Central Operations
About you
We are seeking a leader with a strong collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to collective responsibility and organisational leadership. You will bring:
• Senior strategic leadership experience in a complex organisation, with responsibility for multiple operational and enabling functions.
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to oversee budgets, interpret financial data and communicate financial matters clearly to senior leaders and Trustees.
• Experience of organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate credibly at Board and Committee level.
• Ability to operate effectively within a regulated environment, including building an understanding of the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Extensive experience of managing multiple projects and critical decision making.
Crucially, you will demonstrate a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to furthering our client's mission of ending street homelessness.
How to Apply
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply for this role, please visit the link located at the bottom of the advert on the Prospectus website.
Recruitment timeline
Application deadline: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24th August & w/c 31st August
Interviews with our client: 18th September
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Living Wage Foundation
The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011.
Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting half a million people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most.
Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies. We are a non-partisan organisation and work with partners across the political spectrum to advance our mission.
Purpose
The Living Wage Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Media and Communications Manager to join our team for a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive communications professional with a strong background in media relations, public messaging, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be experienced and confident in working to tight deadlines, responding to last-minute changes, and prioritising competing demands in a high-profile environment. They will be motivated to amplify the Living Wage Foundation’s mission of tackling low pay and insecure work.
The postholder will lead all media, messaging, and external affairs work, developing and implementing a proactive media strategy that supports our mission and key campaigns, such as Living Wage Week and the annual Rates announcement. As a skilled media professional, you will oversee all communications outputs, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment, while delivering media training and refining key messaging to maximise reach and impact.
In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our political engagement efforts, building cross-party support and working with political leaders, mayoral teams, and other key stakeholders to promote our initiatives. You’ll manage two direct reports (Events Manager and Media Manager) who each hold line management responsibilities, and you will play a critical role within our Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Communications to shape the overall direction of our communications work. This role will work closely with Citizens UK colleagues, including the Citizens UK communications team on cross-organisational priorities. You will report to the Head of Communications.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for managing and allocating part of the communications team budget, expanding team capacity, and driving the team’s effectiveness. In collaboration with other senior managers, you will help foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, and strategic impact.
Main Responsibilities
Contribute to CUK mission and its strategic objectives:
Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s media strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader organisational, communications, and campaign goals, and establish clear processes for evaluating its success.
Work alongside other Senior Managers across Citizens UK on cross-organisational activity including through the Senior Management Group
Support the Living Wage Foundation’s Political Engagement Strategy by building and sustaining cross-party support for the organisation’s mission and objectives.
Situational awareness and research:
Lead regular updates on key audiences, tracking positions on issues of interest and ensuring the team is fully informed.
Guide the team in proactive media monitoring, enabling timely responses to significant developments.
Collaborate with the Senior Research Manager to conduct and commission impactful research, driving media campaigns that effectively reach and engage target audiences.
Strategy development:
Work alongside other Senior Managers in the Communications Team to shape and guide the overall communications strategy.
Lead on all media and messaging outputs, including developing high-quality materials, coordinating media events, and delivering media training.
Reputational & risk management:
Develop and manage the organisation’s risk register, offering strategic oversight and serving as a primary contact for crisis communications.
Manage and respond to reactive media enquiries promptly, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s values and objectives.
Draft key messages and FAQs for media interviews and public responses, and advise senior leadership on sensitive media or reputational issues.
Represent the Living Wage Foundation effectively in senior stakeholder interactions and participate in out-of-hours press duties when needed.
Materials development and dissemination:
Oversee the Media Team in producing engaging press releases, blogs, opinion pieces, and media briefings to elevate the Living Wage Foundation’s profile and the voices of workers and employers within the Living Wage movement.
Ensure media outputs and communications reflect the organisation’s values and uphold a consistent voice.
Create and refine key messaging for public communications, including FAQs and response guides.
Social media and website
Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment across all media and digital platforms in collaboration with the wider communications team.
External relationships (including media and press)
Lead employer case study development, identifying and preparing Living Wage employers to speak to media and champion a real Living Wage.
Drive stakeholder engagement efforts, cultivating valuable relationships with Living Wage employers, campaign partners, and media contacts.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists across print, digital, and broadcast media to secure quality coverage.
Collaborate with the Public Engagement Team to draft emails, speeches, speaker notes, briefings, and press notices for political engagements.
Strengthen and maintain broad cross-party support for the Living Wage agenda.
Campaign & events management
Provide a link between Events team and Senior Leadership Team to ensure efficient decision-making around key events.
Lead on media and messaging elements of agreed comms-led campaigns.
Internal comms & knowledge management
Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive press database, mapping key media contacts and publications in line with the Living Wage Foundation’s objectives.
Internal relationships
Work closely with the Senior Digital and Communications Manager to guide and oversee team initiatives.
Provide line management and development support to the Media Manager and Events Manager.
Learning, expertise & DEI
Lead media training sessions for LWF staff and Living Wage employers, enhancing their confidence and effectiveness in media engagements.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the LWF and Citizens UK, including communications and DEI teams, to develop and implement ethical storytelling practices, ensuring lived experience is represented responsibly, inclusively, and in line with organisational guidance.
Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.
Ensure accessibility is embedded across communications and events, working with relevant teams to implement best practice and organisational guidance.
Person Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
Experience
· Proven experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with experience building relationships with journalists and securing high-quality media coverage. (E)
· Experience in line managing and leading a team. (E)
· Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive reputational issues, including risk assessment and crisis communications. (E)
· Skilled in leveraging real-life stories and case studies to drive engagement, including experience in leading media training for spokespeople. (E)
· Strong track record in designing and executing high-impact communications strategies that achieve measurable results. (E)
· Experience of working collaboratively across teams and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. (E)
· Experience of working with a range of voices and perspectives, including community, worker or lived experience storytelling. (D)
Key skills and knowledge
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and edit clear, engaging content suitable for media, digital and public audiences. (E)
Competence in using social media platforms to engage audiences effectively, understanding their role in broader media strategies. (D)
Proficiency in evaluating campaigns and media outputs, with the ability to derive insights that inform future strategies. (E)
Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including political audiences. (E)
Solid understanding of the political landscape and public affairs, with experience engaging cross-party stakeholders (E).
Personal qualities & values
An enthusiasm for media and communications, coupled with a strong commitment to the mission of the Living Wage Foundation. (E)
Ability to lead, support and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment. (E)
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of how to communicate responsibly and ethically about lived experience. (E)
About the application process
We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.
For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.
Interviews will be held 17th and 18th August.
We’re the movement at the heart of fairer, better work. Fair pay, secure hours & enough to live on in retirement.



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Lord’s Taverners
The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an energetic team player to join our programmes team to deliver on set outcomes for our disability programmes with a focus on SEND School reach and impact.
This role is a fixed term contract to September 30th 2028 to help us make cricket the most inclusive team sport.
The Role
You will join an established programmes team driving sustainable change in the sport for development sector. You will use our values to include, inspire and empower to increase the opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. This role has a national remit alongside geographical focus areas which will enable a place-based project approach to delivery at the same time as supporting the development of a programme.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people‑focused individual who enjoys supporting events, working with volunteers and delivering great experiences. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence managing logistics and information, and a positive, can‑do approach to working as part of a busy team.
You will bring:
At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Above all, you will be motivated by our mission and aligned with our values: We Include, We Inspire, We Empower.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
Application Instructions
Please read the application instructions carefully and completely.
Please submit your CV, and a written response (maximum 350 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders/partners to increase opportunities for young people. Briefly outline how you built and managed a partnership successfully with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.”
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Key Dates
Applications open: 16th July
Application deadline: Midnight 30th July
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
Interviews scheduled:
First Round: 5th / 6th Aug (virtual)
Second Round: 13th Aug (face to face in London, Victoria)
Interview Process
First Stage (Online)
The first stage will take place virtually using Teams. Candidates will be asked to speak about themselves, their experience and will be interviewed using a discussion-based technique without competency-based questions.
Second Stage (Face to Face)
Shortlisted candidates who progress to second stage will be invited to a 60-minute interview, comprising:
Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
Please submit your CV, and a written response (maximum 350 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders/partners to increase opportunities for young people. Briefly outline how you built and managed a partnership successfully with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.”
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: circa £60k, pro rata for part time
Sobus is seeking an experienced Transformation Lead to guide a strategic review and organisational transformation programme during a pivotal period of change. Working directly with the Board of Trustees, you will assess future options, develop a sustainable operating model, strengthen partnerships, and create a clear roadmap for the organisation's future.
We're looking for someone with:
Important Contract Information
This is a specific, time-limited transformation role with defined deliverables. While a short extension may be considered if required, there is no expectation that the successful candidate will remain employed by Sobus beyond the end of the contract. The role is being recruited to deliver a transformation programme, not to fill a permanent position.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter setting out how you meet the person specifications for this role our CEO, Sue Spiller.
Sobus welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
To strengthen local communities by providing voice, representation and support to residents through the VCSE organisations that support them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're hiring: Communications Manager
The Work Rights Centre is looking for a passionate communications or press professional to lead our agenda-setting media coverage. The successful candidate will develop and deliver our comms strategy, lead on media relations to amplify our impactful work, and devise strategic systems-change campaigns.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice and storytelling background, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer enhanced pension, annual leave, parental leave and sick pay benefits.
The role
You’ll set the strategic direction of our comms work, ensuring that it drives our strategic objectives, and lead the press office function. You’ll find the story potential in our legal and research work, and secure extensive media coverage through maintaining strong relationships with journalists from across the political spectrum. You will create and publish high-quality and up to date content across our website, newsletter and social media channels. This is a real opportunity to lead on all aspects of the communications function in an impactful organisation, and contribute to systemic change.
About you
We seek an enthusiastic and passionate professional with minimum 3-5 years experience in a dedicated communications or press role.
You will also have:
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
To apply send two samples of your recently published work, along with your CV and cover letter by the end of Sunday 9th August.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
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!
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - HERITAGE PORTFOLIO
Restore Information Management (Restore) is the UK’s largest UK-owned records management company, helping organisations securely protect, manage and transform their information. For more than 30 years, Restore has supported businesses and public sector organisations across the country to access, store and manage both physical and digital records safely, efficiently and compliantly.
As part of Restore, Restore Heritage Storage provides specialist storage and preservation services for some of the UK’s most valuable heritage collections, artefacts and archives. Working with museums, universities, archivists, researchers and private collectors, Restore helps ensure culturally and historically significant objects are protected for future generations.
Restore is now seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business generation, pipeline development and revenue growth across its specialist heritage storage offering. This is a consultative, relationship-led role, working with organisations that require trusted long-term partners to safeguard valuable, sensitive and often irreplaceable heritage assets.
The successful candidate will inherit a defined book of existing customers, with responsibility for managing, retaining and growing that portfolio, alongside developing new business opportunities across the heritage, archive, cultural, academic and public sectors.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist, respected and growing part of Restore’s business, helping organisations protect and preserve collections of national, cultural and historical significance.
Please see the candidate pack for full details.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Closing date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Charisma vetting interviews will be carried out across the campaign.
Interview date with Restore: Late July / early August
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Team. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.
If you have served in the armed forces or are a military spouse/partner, please declare your status to be considered under the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Employer Recognition Scheme, by contacting our Operations Teams. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under this Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.