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ABOUT THE ROLE

Our UK education programme sits at the heart of BPNA’s charitable mission and is a significant source of income - delivering to over 1000 short-course attendees and over 700 conference delegates annually across virtual and face-to-face formats. We also run a distance learning programme and a support new course development, with faculty across the UK.

This is a senior, varied and highly rewarding role. The post-holder works closely with the Director of Education, Executive Director, education committees, and a wide network of faculty and external partners.

As a respected and growing organisation, BPNA is looking for a highly motivated individual who can use their dedication, attention to detail and reliability to help us develop further.
We are seeking to appoint a UK Education Manager to join our small team which is based across our Bolton and London offices. This is a full-time, permanent post based in Bolton, working 37.5 hours a week (7.5 hours per day x 5 days per week).

JOB PURPOSE

The UK Education Manager provides operational leadership and supports strategic direction for BPNA’s UK education portfolio. The role is accountable for the short-course programme (about 36 courses per year), the annual conference, distance learning support, Instructor Training Day, new course development and faculty development. The post oversees budget responsibility for UK Education and Conference income, which together represent a substantial proportion of BPNA’s annual turnover.

This role is based at the Bolton office, where you will lead two of the BPNA Education team while working and liaising with the Education Content Co-Ordinator, based in the London office

The post-holder is an active member of the BPNA Secretariat Management Team, and serves as Secretary to the Education, Quality & Standards Committee and related steering groups. The role requires leadership, sound judgement and a hands-on, highly organised approach to complex programme delivery.

ABOUT YOU

This role would suit an organised, efficient and practical person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good deal of common sense.  You will also have diplomatic skills and the ability to build good relationships.  You will need to be flexible, have an ability to problem-solve on-site and online, organise highly educated people whilst remaining calm and maintaining a sense of humour.

We are looking for someone to join our team who will contribute to maintaining and developing our customer focused ethos.

While this role is primarily based in Bolton, there will be some UK travel with overnight stays to support in-person courses. We offer time off in lieu or overtime paid for additional hours worked.  

WHY COME AND WORK FOR US?

At BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a small organisation with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact. You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of BPNA, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.

We offer 25 days’ annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) plus an additional day leave for birthday, rising to 30 days after 10 years of service and access to the Nest Pension scheme, with 7% employer contribution.

LOCATION

While this role is based in Bolton, BPNA offers hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance time between working from our office and from home.

With your line manager and the team you oversee, you will agree how much time you will be required to work in the office and how frequently, to achieve productivity and service levels. This could vary week to week. You should anticipate spending an increased amount of time in the office during your probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) through CharityJob. Your covering letter should detail how your skills and experience meet the person specification. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 4 May 2026

Interviews aimed for: 11 or 12 May 2026 (please keep available). Please do clearly inform us if for some reason you can’t make that date in person in your application.
Aimed start date of this role will be as soon as possible.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, see the attachment below

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Head of Risk and Assurance located at our Head Office in Islington.

£60,000.00 - £65,000.00 (depending on experience) per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? 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

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.

Working with the senior leadership team, Board and CEO office functions to ensure that the organisation has a high standard of compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks, risk management and assurance. This role will also deputise for the Director of Governance and Assurance and Company Secretary.

What you'll do:

1. Manage and develop, as appropriate, systems for identifying, checking and demonstrating effective controls and compliance with all legal and regulatory responsibilities relating to the governance and management of Look Ahead's services, including health and safety, data protection and security, and financial and regulatory reporting.
2. Be Look Ahead's expert on compliance and business assurance, working collaboratively with Directors and Senior Managers to provide support and advice.
3. Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory, and best practice requirements and changes, assessing the risks and potential impact on Look Ahead and advising staff and Board members as appropriate.

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:

• Positive and proactive approach with a friendly, flexible and approachable manner.
• Diplomatic and works co-operatively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and advice to colleagues

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Educated to degree level
• Good knowledge of compliance and business assurance processes

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrable experience of advising senior leaders and non-executive directors within a regulated environment
• Knowledge of the housing sector and its statutory and regulatory environment
• Experience of embedding risk management frameworks, driving cultural change, managing or working with a risk and assurance function

Experience

• Compliance and business assurance, or related experience such as business improvement, internal audit or legal
• Experience of working in a regulated environment

About us:

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values

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.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Job description

Role: Partnerships and Programme Development Manager

Directorate: External Affairs

Team: Corporate Partnerships

Manager: Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager

Direct reports: N/A

Role purpose

This role supports the development of WorldSkills UK’s income and partnership activity by turning programmes and ideas into clear, compelling funding opportunities. You will work across teams to develop proposals, manage partnerships, and support reporting and planning processes that contribute to long-term financial sustainability.

You will play a key role in strengthening how we plan, communicate and deliver partnership activity, helping to build strong relationships with funders and partners while improving internal systems and processes.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Partnership and project delivery

· Manage delivery of partnerships and events, ensuring they are well planned, on time and within budget

· Support management of key strategic partner relationships

· Coordinate teams and stakeholders to deliver partnership activities

· Ensure partnerships align with WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and equity, diversity and inclusion commitments

Income development and proposals

· Develop funding opportunities from programmes and organisational activities

· Produce high-quality proposals, presentations and funding applications

· Support applications to trusts, foundations and corporate partners

· Contribute to the development of partnership agreements and documentation

Reporting and planning

· Support delivery of income and fundraising plans through regular monitoring and reporting

· Track progress against agreed objectives and provide clear updates and analysis

· Contribute to income forecasting and financial tracking, working with colleagues in Finance and across the organisation

· Support the development and reporting of project plans (Project Initiation Documents) and associated performance measures

Systems, processes and knowledge management

· Use and help improve our CRM system (HubSpot) to manage relationships and track opportunities

· Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting systems to support partnership activity

· Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and streamline processes across the team

Research and pipeline development

· Carry out research to identify potential partners, funding opportunities and sector trends

· Support the development of a strong and diverse pipeline of prospective partners

· Contribute to internal decision-making by providing relevant insights and analysis

General

In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, employees at this level are expected to:

· Produce specification requirements in line with procurement processes for outsourced activity

· Contribute to organisational risk and issues management processes.

· Support delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business plan

· Ensure resources (staff, suppliers, partners, volunteers) are managed efficiently and effectively

· Contribute to a performance‑driven culture with robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting

· Demonstrate WorldSkills UK’s values in all aspects of the role, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture

· Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion

· Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the role and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder taking account of their experience, skills and capability

St Andrew’s is a Church of England parish church in lively Earlsfield in South West London. Earlsfield is situated between Wandsworth and Tooting Broadway, and is well-served by bus and rail links.

We are a thriving and dynamic church with an ever-evolving spectrum of faith expressions, and innovative responses to what it means to be rooted in, and serve, our wider community. Our church building is in use at least six days week.

Head of Parish Operations is a new role created to:

· Provide executive support to our newly recruited vicar and associate vicar

· Ensure the smooth and effective running of the Parish and help put our vision into practice

· Oversee internal and external communications

· Take a leading role in financial record keeping

· Foster a collaborative and supportive culture.

We are looking for someone who has:

· The ability to support the ministry team, and to design and implement administrative systems

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, Outlook), and the ability to use other IT resources

· Financial literacy and the ability to update and produce reports from our accounting software (after training in our specific system)

· Ability to line manage and support other staff member(s) as required

· An understanding of proper management of health and safety matters

· While being of any faith or none, sympathy with the values and guiding principles of a Church of England parish, and with key principles of community development and support.

· A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of the Parish’s work.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which accompany this advert. Application is by providing a full CV, and a supporting statement of up to 600 words.

Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager 

Responsible to: Director of Communications, Engagement and Fundraising  

Salary: £49,271 - £54,766

Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB 
 

Hours of work: Full time 5 days per week (35 hours per week) with a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office.  Occasional work outside normal working hours with time off in lieu. 

The package also includes 

• 8% employer pension contribution  

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week 

• Season Ticket Loan 

About Us 

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.

About the Role 

The role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising (CEF) directorate and reports to its director. The team serves the needs of the organisation by engaging a range of key audiences through various media channels, volunteer engagement, events and fundraising. The post holder will work in close collaboration with others across the organisation and will enjoy working in an innovative and creative environment.

You will lead the Fundraising team, including Supporter Care, in developing and implementing team plans and strategies to ensure long-term growth and delivering targets.

Working with the Director of Communications, Engagement & Fundraising, the Senior Fundraising Manager will deliver the organisational Fundraising strategy. This will include leading on all USPG fundraising streams including fundraising appeals, regular giving, legacy fundraising, major donors, church engagement, diocesan appeals, trust and foundations, grants and partnerships and any new fundraising products.

You will line manage the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraising Stewardship Manager, supporting their professional development to help achieve annual fundraising targets and objectives.

About You  

You will be responsible for delivering fundraising appeals, products and campaigns, ensuring that supporters go on a meaningful and experiential journey with USPG and become lifelong supporters. You are, therefore, a confident, passionate, organised and creative senior manager with the proven ability to motivate and inspire your team and USPG supporters.

You will bring energy and passion to this role and have the responsibility for delivering on time fundraising activity across the organisation. Your experience will bring our vital work to life in inspiring ways that increase engagement and individual giving, while ensuring that retention and acquisition strategies are in place, regularly reviewed, and continuously strengthened to grow the USPG supporter base. You will bring a freshness of ideas, whilst maintaining operational efficiency, quarterly reporting and inspirational leadership.

You will have the opportunity to shape our direction over the coming years as we seek to amplify our voice to rethink mission, energise church and champion justice. 

How to apply 

Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and send to the email indicated on the application pack by Thursday, 30 April 2026 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to prepare a short task ahead of interview. 

Our commitment to safeguarding 

USPG is committed to promoting the well-being, autonomy and dignity of all, and preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work. USPG’s Safeguarding policy is available alongside the Job Description for this role. Employees are also required to comply with the Code of Conduct, available through the Staff Handbook for employees.

In addition, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. USPG also participates in the Inter- Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Methodist Chapel Aid Ltd (MCA) is a long‑established bank specialising in lending to churches and associated organisations across the UK. As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a small, regulated financial institution with a strong mission-driven purpose.

What the role offers

You will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead MCA’s financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and oversee the organisation’s financial operations. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support sustainable growth, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen our financial systems and controls. The role combines strategic influence with hands‑on responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a small, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Operational Duties: Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Company, including financial processes, monthly and year-end accounts, staff supervision, Board reporting and support for key governance committees.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the Company meets all PRA, FCA, HMRC and other regulatory requirements, including the preparation of regulatory returns and documentation.
• Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership including budgeting, forecasting, capital and liquidity planning, financial reporting, and assessment of loan applications.
• Company Secretary Duties: Support the Board in fulfilling its governance and statutory responsibilities, including maintaining statutory records and advising on governance best practice.

Further details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role are set out in the Job Description and Personal Specification available with this advert.

Essential experience and attributes

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated financial services environment.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits.
• Ability to operate effectively in a small organisation with hands‑on responsibilities.
• Experience advising Boards and supporting governance or Company Secretary functions.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
• Commitment to good governance.
• Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable balancing strategic and operational work.

Desirable experience

• Background in banking, mutual organisations, church or charity finance.
• Strong understanding of PRA/FCA regulatory frameworks and prudential requirements.
• Knowledge of mission‑based or niche lending sectors, particularly lending to churches.
• Experience acting as deputy to a Chief Executive or contributing to strategic planning.

Practical details

• Full‑time, based on‑site at our York office.
• Occasional travel for meetings, regulatory engagement or sector events.
• As part of a small team, flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across functions is essential.
• We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Timeline

Closing date: 1 May 2026

Interview date: 4 June 2026 (planned) in person, in York

About Spinal Research

Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.

Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Office Manager who will report to the Head of Strategy & Operations, and be responsible for health & safety, and HR for the organisation. This exciting role will also ensure the smooth running of the office space, support staff wellbeing and team culture, and assist the CEO and Trustees as Secretary to the Borad.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Serve as the main contact for the office’s building management, and keep staff updated about the premises as needed.
• Maintain and organise the office space and storage unit.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Health & Safety

• Act as the Health & Safety Officer for the organisation.
• Collaborate with external consultants to ensure compliance with current legislation, and annual Health & Safety assessments.
• Keep team members informed about office safety, First Aiders, and Fire Wardens; maintain up-to-date records on SharePoint and in the office.
• Attend relevant training to stay current with new legislation.

Human Resources

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff HR matters; including annual leave, sickness, contract changes, and updates to the staff handbook.
• Work with the charity’s external consultant and legal advisors to resolve HR issues.
• Support recruitment by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits information is correctly shared.
• Review and recommend employee benefits based on changing team needs.
• Manage the in-house learning portal and ensure all staff training is current and relevant.

Company Secretarial Duties

• Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
• Manage correspondence with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Ensure timely submission of required documents and accurate record-keeping on SharePoint.
• Coordinate and schedule Trustee meetings, ensuring all documentation is completed ahead of deadlines.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
• Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and other relevant software.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and Health & Safety regulations.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Willingness to work occasional additional hours as required.

Benefits

• 4 day working week
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Flexible working hours, with core hours between 10am–4pm.
• Hybrid remote working (minimum one day per week in the office, on Borough High Street).
• Private health insurance cash plan.
• 8% pension plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Onsite gym.

Creative Land Trust secures permanent affordable workspace in London for artists and creatives. We connect property developers, government authorities and studio providers forging valuable new collaborations, facilitating placemaking and actively participating in the development of policy in both the property and arts sectors.

Founded by the Mayor of London with expertise from Outset Contemporary Art Fund, and additional funding from Arts Council England and Bloomberg Philanthropies, we use our extensive knowledge of how the property and arts sectors interact to provide a way for donors, developers and investors to contribute to arts and culture at a systemic, infrastructure level.

We measure our impact in terms of community interaction, social benefit, wellbeing and employment; engaging expert studio providers for day-to-day management.

We are actively seeking funding from new donors and long-term partnerships with property owners that will lead to more stable space for arts and culture, improving the opportunities for creative practises to thrive and for communities to become more connected. In return we contribute to place making and community cohesion.

We are a small team with big ambitions seeking an experienced and motivated finance director who will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the team to ensure that the Creative Land Trust works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. The post holder will manage and have responsibility for the oversight of financial systems, reporting and analysis, as well as acting as Company Secretary and leading the delivery of good governance. This is a senior role and the post holder will have influence at trustee and team levels.

About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Café Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

 
The Role 
 
We are currently looking for a Café Assistant to join our Café team at our Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate.

Reporting to the Café Manager, you will work alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, delivering excellent customer service, preparing food and drinks, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. You’ll also assist with stock control, financial procedures, and café administration. 

Specifically, you will: 

• Play an active part in running our Café in Harrogate, supporting the Café Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.

• Adhere to and administer all processes and practices of the Café through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation. 

• Take customer orders and prepare and serve food and drinks to the agreed standards as demonstrated by the Café Management team. 

• Support the Café management team to ensure the Café is presented to the highest standards and kept clean and tidy, including washing up and clearing tables. 

• Provide the highest levels of customer service to our customers and visitors to the centre and support our volunteers to do the same.  

• Work alongside a team of well-trained volunteers in a positive and collaborative manner. 

• Ensure that all charity policies, cafe standards, and operating procedures are adhered to by all volunteers and are maintained and followed in a consistent manner. This includes Food Safety, Allergens, Health and Safety and Trading Standards. 

• Operate the EPOS system in accordance with charity policy to ensure accounting and stock control are correct. 

• Train and work alongside a team of volunteers to deliver an outstanding customer experience. 

• Handle complaints effectively and efficiently, escalating to Café management where they cannot be resolved at a local level. 

• Be trained as a First Aider and Fire Marshal. 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To ideally to have a proven track record in hospitality or catering.

• To have previous experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable. 

• To have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel. 

• To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development is desirable. 

• To be organised with good time management skills.

• To have the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

• To have good communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.

• To have the ability to motivate self and others.

• To have the ability to use own initiative.

• To be resilient and adaptable to change. 

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People before 28 April 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

The Governance Manager is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, proactive and trusted governance services across MSF UK.

The Governance Manager exists to shape, lead and continuously improve governance practice in a complex, highly regarded, values-driven charity operating within a complex regulatory environment and diverse international movement.

Reporting to the Head of Governance & Association (who is also Company Secretary for MSF UK and MSF Ireland), the post holder will lead the day-to-day operation of MSF UK’s governance framework, ensuring that the Board, the Committee of Directors (CoDir), and sub-committees are all supported with timely, accurate, well-judged advice and user-centred governance services. This is a practical leadership role, combining strategic oversight with direct delivery.

The Governance Manager is expected to be focused on personally delivering relevant ambitions in the MSF UK Strategic Direction 2026-21 and operating in an inclusive and consultative manner with all stakeholders to achieve this. Accordingly, the Governance Manager is responsible for supporting and developing a high-functioning governance team that is respected across the organisation for its professionalism, judgement and service quality.

The role also carries responsibility for ensuring MSF UK’s external governance and regulatory compliance, including obligations arising from dual registration with Companies House and the Charity Commission, and for raising and maintaining the profile, visibility and credibility of governance within MSF UK, including with its company law members who comprise the MSF UK association. 

Location: London
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Interviews: 29-30 April 2026

The ITF is looking for an experienced administrative/ global operations leader to head our administration department. This role is central to ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of support for governance, meetings and events across our departments including land transport, civil aviation and tourism, women transport workers, young transport workers, legal, campaigns, communications, and the office of the general secretary.

About the Role

The Head of Global Administration leads the ITF’s global administration function, ensuring the effective delivery of administrative, travel, language and governance support services across the organisation. The role provides strategic leadership and operational management to ensure the systems, processes and resources are in place to support ITF programmes, campaigns and governance activities worldwide.

It leads a global administration team with six direct reports, including administration coordinators, the travel coordinator and translation coordinators.

You will work closely with ITF regional offices and affiliates worldwide to ensure consistent, high-quality administrative support across the organisation.

Overseeing all administrative processes, you will maintain constructive relationships with affiliates and social partners, manage venue and service contracts, and support accurate and timely budget administration. Working closely with the Director of Global Campaigns and Operations, senior leaders and regional colleagues, you will help strengthen administrative systems that are efficient, coordinated and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Global Administration workplan and contribute to ITF organisational planning and budgeting.
• Lead and develop the ITF global administration team, ensuring effective deployment of resources and high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement the ITF’s language and travel strategies.
• Oversee the operational delivery of governance meetings, conferences and events including Congress.
• Lead improvements in administrative systems and processes, supporting standardisation, automation and simplification.
• Manage relationships with affiliates, suppliers and service providers.
• Support the Office of the General Secretary and senior leadership with high-level administrative coordination.
• Work collaboratively with regional and departmental administrative teams to maintain consistent global standards.

About You

You are an experienced administrative professional with a strong track record of leading teams and improving systems. You bring sound judgement, a solutions-focused approach and the ability to support people in a complex, fast-moving environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant experience managing administrative /operational teams, with an inclusive and supportive leadership style.
• Experience developing and implementing organisational policies or administrative systems.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and regions in an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of administrative practices, and experience applying them in complex organisations.
• Proficiency in management functions, including line management, event management, contract negotiation, budget oversight, financial reporting and supplier coordination.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and work productively with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong digital administration skills including Microsoft 365, data analysis, reporting and familiarity with event or workflow management systems.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to improving conditions for transport workers worldwide. You will join a values-driven global organisation and lead a team that plays a vital role in supporting ITF affiliates across the world.

Governance Manager

Location: Hybrid – Central London + homeworking

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £51,879

MLC Partners is working with a respected UK charity, to appoint a Governance Manager into a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced charity governance professional who wants to shape governance strategy, strengthen board effectiveness, and support leadership in a values-led, mission-driven environment.

The role

As Governance Manager, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to the Board of Trustees, Chair and senior leadership team, leading on governance and assurance across two entities.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality, best-practice governance that is practical, proportionate and aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities. Working closely with the Director of People, Culture and Governance and the Director of Finance and Operations, you’ll also support organisational risk management and policy assurance at executive and board level.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as Board Secretary, providing expert support to the Board and committees
• Lead the annual governance cycle, including planning, meeting schedules, agendas, papers and minutes
• Ensure actions and decisions are tracked effectively and followed through
• Maintain accurate governance and statutory records, including regulatory filings and registers
• Own and develop group-level governance frameworks, policies and standards
• Partner with their subsidiary Board Secretary to ensure consistency and proportionate assurance across the group
• Advise trustees, NEDs, CEOs and senior leaders on legal, regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities
• Monitor developments in charity law, company law and governance best practice, translating them into practical guidance and training
• Support oversight of organisational risk frameworks and governance-related policy compliance
• Lead the three-yearly independent governance review and implementation of recommendations
• Drive board development, including succession planning, skills audits, recruitment, induction and training
• Manage conflicts of interest processes and support strong governance culture
• Champion equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) at board level
• Lead and mentor the governance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment

About you:

You’ll bring substantial experience in a governance or company secretarial role, ideally within the not-for-profit sector, and be confident operating at board level.

• Strong knowledge of charity and corporate governance frameworks, legal duties and regulatory requirements
• Experience implementing and improving governance practice
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex governance matters into clear, concise papers and minutes
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information
• A commitment to social justice and EDIB

For a further confidential conversation about this role and your search, please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Applications close 20th April.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

BGCI Vacancy Announcement

Position Summary

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is seeking to appoint an Office Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to keep daily office and organisational functions running smoothly, and administrative support to the Senior Management Team (SMT), Secretary General, BGCI Board, and International Advisory Council (IAC). Responsibilities include managing correspondence, preparing documents, maintaining records, organising meetings and logistics, coordinating travel, and acting as a central point of contact for staff and visitors. The role also provides high-level administrative and secretarial support, ensuring effective governance processes and efficient organisational operations.

Title of post:

Office Administrative Assistant

Job Purpose:

Provides essential central administrative support

Reports to:

Secretary General

Contract Type:

Part-time (14hrs/week)

Duration:

Permanent

Location:

BGCI Offices, Kew, London; Hybrid *

Remuneration:

£23,300 - £25,500pa FTE  (actual salary £9,320 - £10,200 pa) dependent on level of experience within a broad range (experience, required qualifications, training).

*Please note that our temporary office address in 2026 is in Putney, London

About BGCI

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is the largest global plant conservation network with over 950 member institutions in more than 120 countries. BGCI plays a key coordinating role, facilitating collaboration between botanic gardens and other conservation organisations, and supports the development and long-term functioning of botanic garden networks. BGCI ensures that local expertise contributes to global impact and mobilises funding and technical assistance for practical conservation efforts worldwide.

Person Specification

BGCI is looking for someone with a high level of organisation and administrative skills.  Excelling in this role requires flexibility and a blend of interpersonal and technical skills in order to keep processes running smoothly.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum), explaining your motivation for the role and providing examples and evidence of how you are suitable for the position. Please also confirm in your letter that you are eligible to work in the UK. 

Please note that the role is UK based so you must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Please confirm in your cover letter that you are eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications is 17th April 2026 

The interviews will be conducted online (or in person) week commencing 4th May 2026 

We also ask all applicants to complete a short Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form - please click on this link BGCI Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form – Fill in form

BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector. 

Reporting to the Shop Manager, you will lead a team of volunteers to raise funds to invest in achieving the charity’s goal to save lives in Yorkshire and portray the charity as a professional, credible brand which acts with integrity. You will also provide excellent customer service, ensuring volunteers, donors and customers know how their contribution is helping the people of Yorkshire. 

You will need to be committed to creating a welcoming professional atmosphere and demonstrating the values of Yorkshire Cancer Research. You will also be a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity and its work. 

For further details please refer to the role profile. 

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.