Senior housing officer jobs
Contract: 2 year fixed contract
Hours: full-time
Location: This is a hybrid position, with an average minimum of 2-3 days based in our London office, working remotely from your home, and occasional around Britain. You should live within commuting distance of our London Office.
Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2-3 days in the office, and the remaining days remote.
About the Role
Are you an experienced project manager passionate about social justice and global mission?
The Methodist Church in Britain is looking for a Justice and Global Projects Officer to deliver impactful initiatives in the key areas of social justice, organising, reparative justice and global relations.
This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose-driven work and wants to make a tangible difference.
This role sits within the Justice team, working collaboratively with the Global Relationships Team and others. You will also be a part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in implementing our strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- The managements and delivery of projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams
- Facilitating effective consultation and collaborative working groups
- Conducting research and producing reports to inform senior decision-making
- Coordinating events that inspire and mobilise communities
About You
The ideal candidate will need the following:
- Experience in project management and delivery
- Ability to problem solve, working both independently and collaboratively when required
- Excellent time and self-management
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others
- Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity
Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard after 10 November or Rebecca Boardman (contact details available on the jobs page of our website).
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email the Human Resources team (contact details available on our website).
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Interview Date: 8 December 2025 (in London)
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic safeguarding specialist to be our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) to lead safeguarding across the Diocese. Effectively as Head of Safeguarding, this is a senior leadership role with independent authority of the Diocesan Bishop, responsible for the professional oversight of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
The Head of Safeguarding provides expert guidance, manages safeguarding concerns and allegations, and ensures the implementation of national safeguarding standards. You will lead a dedicated team, collaborate with senior clergy and external agencies, and ensure that safeguarding is embedded in every aspect of diocesan life.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
Culture, leadership, and Capacity
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Lead the development and implementation of the diocesan safeguarding strategy.
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Work closely with the Bishop of Guildford, Cathedral Dean, Diocesan Secretary, and senior clergy to promote a culture of safeguarding excellence.
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Support the Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP), ensuring effective governance and oversight.
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Oversee diocesan responses to audits, quality assurance, and Safeguarding Practice Reviews.
Prevention
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Implement the Church of England’s Safeguarding Code of Practice across the Diocese.
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Provide expert safeguarding advice to clergy, parishes, and the Cathedral.
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Ensure safer recruitment practices are followed across all diocesan bodies.
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Develop and oversee the diocesan safeguarding training plan in line with the Church of England’s Learning and Development Framework.
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Ensure training is high-quality, legally compliant, and regularly reviewed.
Recognise, Assess and Manage Risk
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Lead and coordinate all safeguarding casework within the Diocese, ensuring that work is completed as required by Church of England Managing Safeguarding Allegations Code of Practice, and statutory guidance and legal responsibilities.
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Participate in Case Management Groups, supporting the chair to ensure proper case management and ensure lessons learned are shared with DSAP.
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Collaborate with senior leaders to report Serious Safeguarding Incidents to the Charity Commission.
Victims & Survivors
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Coordinate responses to disclosures of abuse, ensuring timely and compassionate support.
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Implement the House of Bishops’ policy on responding well to victims and survivors.
Learning, Supervision and Support
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Work collaboratively with the National Safeguarding Team and other Church of England Safeguarding Officers, attending national safeguarding events and activities as required.
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Engage in continual professional development, including ensuring that the requirements of the National Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework for Diocesan Safeguarding Officers are met.
General
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Lead and develop the safeguarding team, fostering a culture of collaboration and reflective practice.
We are looking someone who has:
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Proven leadership and strategic planning skills.
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A professional qualification or equivalent experience (e.g., in social care or criminal justice), with current professional registration where applicable.
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In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.
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Experience of leading/facilitating/influencing organisational culture change to develop good safeguarding practice and healthy safeguarding cultures.
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Experience in managing complex safeguarding casework and risk assessments.
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Experience working with victims, survivors, and perpetrators of abuse.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
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Familiarity with Church of England safeguarding frameworks and governance structures.
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Commitment to the values and mission of the Church of England.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the Head of Safeguarding
Benefits of the role include:
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Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
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A 10% non-contributory pension
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Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
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25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
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An employee assistance programme
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Learning and development opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Guidelines.
The Diocese take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you understand digital marketing and enjoy creating compelling content? Do you know how to make a video that stops the scroll? Would you like to put these skills to use to help others play their part in God’s mission?
• Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week. (We would consider reduced hours)
• Hybrid working - available with 40% home working.
• Starting salary: £30,925 per annum (depending on experience) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
regular wellbeing coffee mornings
support on menopause for women
up to three volunteer days a year
up to three family emergency leave days a year
retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
Your role
The fundraising and communications group at CMS has ambitious goals and targets and you’ll play a key role in helping successfully deliver on these. You’ll harness the huge potential of social media and other digital platforms to help CMS get the attention of our target audiences, build brand awareness, raise money and recruit people to our mission programmes. As well as having a strong working knowledge of social media platforms, you will need to be able to create and edit video as well as other forms of compelling content.
What you’ll need to succeed
It is essential that the post holder has proven social media, organic and paid content production experience, including video creation, and knowledge of social media posting and interaction via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X in an organisational context.
In addition, proven website editing using a content management system such as WordPress and email marketing via a client such as DotDigital.
It is also a requirement that this post holder is committed to the aims and values of CMS.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 30th November 2025
Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 9th December in CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed Application Form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director - Burgh House
Salary: £60,000-£65,000
Location: Hampstead, London
Closing Date: 1st December
Burgh House is a Grade I listed Queen Anne home in Hampstead Village, renowned as a centre for arts, heritage, and community engagement. Since 1979, we have welcomed thousands of visitors each year to enjoy exhibitions, concerts, talks, and private celebrations in a unique historic setting.
We are an independent, self-funding charity with a strong reputation for creativity and resilience. We now seek an experienced and visionary Director to lead Burgh House into its next chapter, combining cultural ambition with sound commercial management.
The Role
* Develop and implement a strategic vision and business plan.
* Oversee a high-quality programme of art, music, heritage, and community events.
* Drive income generation through venue hire, fundraising, and partnerships.
* Lead and motivate a skilled team of staff and volunteers.
* Act as the public face of Burgh House, enhancing its profile and reputation.
Person Specification
Essential
* Senior leadership experience in a museum, heritage site, arts organisation, or similar charity.
* Strong financial and business management skills, including budgeting and governance.
* Proven ability to build relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
* Experience in cultural programming and audience engagement.
* Skilled in team leadership and volunteer management.
* Commitment to heritage, public engagement, and community involvement.
Desirable
* Understanding of the challenges faced by independent heritage organisations.
* Connections within Hampstead, Camden, or London's cultural sector.
Why Burgh House?
"Burgh House is a place of welcome and inspiration at the heart of Hampstead. We are looking for a Director who shares our passion for heritage and community and who can lead us into an exciting new era."
- Chair of Trustees
This is an opportunity to lead one of London's most distinctive cultural venues, shaping its future and ensuring its continued success as a place of inspiration and community.
Recruitment Timeline
Application deadline: 1st December
First round interview: w/c 8th December
Final interviews: w/c 15th December
How to Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to Burgh House on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g., age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation (“SpringBoard”)
Programme Support Officer
About the Foundation
RNCSF (“SpringBoard”)’s vision is to provide access to a great education for young people facing some of the most complex and challenging circumstances. By harnessing the power of fully funded bursary placements and targeted outreach activities available in the UK’s state and independent boarding schools and independent day schools, we seek to transform individual young lives, and in turn we aim to create a sustained ‘ripple-effect’ of growing aspirations and achievements across under-served communities and marginalised groups.
Since 2012 we have supported more than 1,500 young people to access the life-transforming opportunities provided by fully funded bursary places, working with more than 200 participating boarding and independent schools united under the shared commitment to build more diverse, inclusive and representative school environments. We have ambitious plans to ensure that 2,000 young people are supported by our work by 2025, through extending our Department for Education sponsored work in independent day schools.
Our strategic aims
Our network of schools is at the heart of all that we do. We harness boarding and independent schools’ commitment to using their educational environments as an engine of social mobility, coordinating a sector-wide effort to target schools’ bursary and partnerships schemes for those who most need access to these opportunities.
We do so by:
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Identifying children and young people facing complex and challenging home circumstances, for whom a fully funded bursary at an independent or state boarding school or an independent day school represents a life-transforming opportunity
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Influencing schools to make available more fully funded bursary places; and matching children and young people who we identify through our programmes to the schools best suited to their needs and interests and providing support to ensure they thrive through their placements
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Encouraging young people leaving school to realise their ambitions, navigate fulfilling careers and make positive contributions in their communities through a vibrant alumni network programme
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Ensuring targeted access to other educational opportunities available in independent school partnerships programmes for children and young people who are looked-after, or on the ‘edge of’ care but for whom bursary placements are not possible.
To do so we have a fundraising strategy to secure c.£2 million p/a in donations, used to help to unlock schools’ own efforts to fund as many bursary places and partnership offerings as possible.
The return on the Foundation’s Capital Fund covers the costs of our small team of 14 individuals. We are ably supported in this endeavour by the involvement of our committed Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and an impressive and diverse body of dedicated and enthusiastic Trustees.
Purpose of the role
You will support the Head of SpringForward in managing a growing independent school- local authority partnership mentoring programme. This programme promotes partnerships between independent schools and Local Authorities that ensure that children in care can access opportunities for tailored mentoring by independent schoolteachers to help address some of their achievement and attainment gaps, and be supported to secure offers for a university or apprenticeship route on leaving school.
Key responsibilities
You will work with the Head of SpringForward to support successful management of day-to-day operations of the programme; including but not limited to:
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onboarding and engagement of volunteer independent schoolteacher mentors;
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liaising with school coordinators and overseeing overall school participation;
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liaising with Local Authority partners and updating on pupil engagement;
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supporting mentors in delivery of mentoring, quality assurance including monitoring of session reports, updating resources).
You will work with Head of SpringForward to review, implement and refine impact measurement, collecting survey data and feedback, review the outcomes and supporting continuous improvement of programme design and to communicate with new schools and LAs the programme’s benefits.
You will be held accountable for upholding the highest levels of safeguarding practice in implementation of the mentoring programme, including updating and maintaining safeguarding records for volunteers.
You will be responsible for writing reports on progress and outcomes for the charity’s senior leadership, trustees and the wider partnership community.
If seeking additional responsibilities/hours, this role could also include elements of wider communications support - including updating the charity’s website and social media content, collecting impact stories and sharing weekly content on school visits, donor engagement and key newsworthy items relevant to the work of RNCSF.
Person specification
Qualities, Attitudes and Values
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Strong and demonstrable commitment to RNCSF’s vision, mission, values and policies, including safeguarding and protection of children & equal opportunities
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A passion for working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and putting them at the heart of our work
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Flexible, adaptable, resourceful and resilient to manage changing priorities and a willingness to lead with a degree of autonomy
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Effective relationship builder, with strong emotional intelligence and experience of co—production methods and working in collaborative environments to improve learning
Skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Highly effective organisational, administrative, data management and IT skills, including strong attention to detail
Knowledge
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Of the UK education sector and children’s social care landscape
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Of working in a grant-making or funding organisation and meeting reporting requirements
Experience
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Of managing projects to differing timescales
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Of building productive relationships within a small team/across teams and with external stakeholders
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Of equitable and inclusive approaches to working with young people
Benefits of working for RNCSF
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You will join a small team of 14 diverse, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are united by a passion to tackle educational inequality together and grow professionally and personally along the way.
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We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work condensed hours
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We encourage and enable home-working, we are a trusting employer and we actively promote work-life balance
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A culture of living our values: child-centred, optimistic, acting with integrity, with a focus on continuous improvement and working collaboratively
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The breadth of work requires an ability to adapt and understand new ways of working quickly – there are busy points throughout the year but there is a real ‘rhythm’ which mirrors school term-times and so there is scope for contracted hours that reflect this rhythm around school holidays
Terms and Conditions
Hours: This is a 0.6 role, with the option to do 0.8 with additional cross-programme responsibilities (e.g. RNCSF communications and social media support).
Reports to: Laura Slater, Head of SpringForward
Annual Salary range: £27,500 - £32,500 (FTE. Pro-rata for reduced hours)
Start date: Immediately
Location: Hybrid. Expected to work from our offices (at EdCity, west London) on Mondays and Thursdays. Remote working on other days
Benefits: 30 days holiday (pro-rata)
Auto-enrolment in the NEST pension scheme (details available on request)
Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Given the responsibilities of this role the offer of employment will be conditional on an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. You are required to declare any criminal convictions ahead of this DBS Check.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We especially encourage applications from people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, those with lived experience of our programmes, and people who have experienced forms of exclusion or marginalisation. We welcome applications from SpringBoard alumni and those with lived experience.
How to Apply
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Please submit a cover letter and complete CV through the CharityJob portal, please explain any gaps in your employment or education history
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Your cover letter should answer the following questions and be no longer than 1 ½ A4 sides:
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Why do you want to be part of the Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation team?
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Give examples of how you meet the experience, skills and technical competencies set out in this Job Description and Person Specification.
Application deadline: 11:30pm on 27th November 2025
Successful candidates will be notified that they have been selected for interview by Friday 28th November 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th December 2025 in person at our offices in EdCity, 1 EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF.
Safeguarding
RNCSF is committed to safeguarding all children and young people we work and interact with. We take this responsibility seriously, with the focus being on their safety and welfare. As we are a small team, it is likely all our employees will have some interaction with children and young people we work with, whether at an event or through our youth engagement work and therefore all offers of employment are conditional on referencing and DBS checks and all employees are required to take part in regular safeguarding training. For more information please refer to our Safeguarding Policy.
Safer Recruitment
In line with this policy:
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You will be asked to bring two documents to the interview: one to serve as proof of identity (e. g. valid passport or driver’s license) and one to serve as proof of address (e. g. bank statement, council tax, credit card statement from the last three months).
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We will usually contact one of your referees prior to interview so please indicate on your application which of your referees you are happy for us to contact or if you have any concerns about our doing so, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Partnerships Content Officer role. This position involves creating compelling digital content to support high-impact partnerships, amplifying the voices of people affected by the cause and enhancing the organisation’s social media presence. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence positive change through creative storytelling and strategic communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce engaging stories, case studies, and content that demonstrate the impact of partnerships, in line with agreed standards and KPIs.
- Develop social media content tailored for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to increase engagement and support organisational goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to plan content delivery aligned with organisational priorities and social media calendars.
- Conduct visits to service sites, interview young people, and gather sensitive stories ethically and safely, ensuring safeguarding standards are met.
- Assist with organising and participating in video shoots highlighting young people's experiences or organisational initiatives.
- Support content administration, including logging, storing, and sharing digital assets efficiently for cross-team use.
- Contribute to planning and evaluating social media campaigns and partnership activity.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience producing content, stories, or case studies for communications, campaigning, or fundraising purposes.
- Skilled in creating and scheduling content across various social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport with young people and handle sensitive stories ethically and tactfully.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and their application in content creation.
- Organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while working flexibly.
- Proficient in content editing tools such as Adobe Suite, Canva, or Capcut.
- Familiar with content management systems and digital asset organisation.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to travel to project sites and work outside standard hours if needed.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £138.34 basic + £20.75 holiday pay
- Location: Hybrid – 2-3 days per-week onsite
- Contract: Interim until end of March 2026
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
CHANGING ATTITUDES • TRANSFORMING LIVES • CREATING SECOND CHANCES
THE CLINK CHARITY - Director of Finance and Resources
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time; 39 hours per week
Location: Herne Hill Head Office, London (4 days per week in the office)
Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025
ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY
The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind prison walls and in the community, creating an environment where students gain skills, confidence and qualifications to rebuild their lives.
We have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications across hospitality and food courses.
A unique part of The Clink is our post-release support and mentoring programme, supporting individuals with health and mental health needs, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.
The charity operates a fine-dining restaurant inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens across the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.
Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business, with food produced by women in HMP Downview and an additional kitchen in Herne Hill. Alumni provide front-of-house service at major London venues including the Guildhall, Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink served 36,000 people.
More information is available on our website and social media channels.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for financial management, including strategic planning, reporting, budgeting, systems and controls.
- Responsibility for IT, HR, premises, lettings and administration.
- Active member of the senior leadership team, working with colleagues and the Board of Trustees.
- Promote the Charity’s ethos and support charity initiatives and policies.
Financial Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the financial strategy and conduct financial modelling for strategic decision-making.
- Lead all financial procedures and reporting, including monthly budget monitoring, management accounts and annual accounts.
- Maintain financial controls, standards and systems.
- Prepare and maintain budgets, financial plans and forecasts.
- Provide information for financial returns, bids and grant claims.
- Maintain the Asset Register and Risk Register.
- Negotiate, manage and monitor tenders, contracts, licences and service agreements.
- Act as cost centre manager for designated budget areas.
- Advise staff on financial matters.
- Manage key charity resources such as printers, transport and other significant assets.
HR Responsibilities
- In liaison with HR Managed Services (Solution22), oversee an effective HR function covering recruitment, induction, training, payroll, pensions, performance, retention and wellbeing.
- Ensure the CEO and leadership team have access to HR advice and data.
- Oversee policies and procedures and ensure the Handbook is updated in line with legislation.
Premises Management
- Lead responsibility for the Head Office site, including maintenance and development.
- Report to the CEO and Trustees on premises issues and recommend repairs or capital works.
- Liaise with contractors regarding building maintenance.
- Monitor energy consumption and implement savings.
- Prepare an annual maintenance plan and capital work forecasts.
- Manage income from facility lettings and other revenue sources.
- Manage the premises budget and ensure value for money.
Health and Safety
- Act as Health and Safety Officer and ensure compliance with all legislation and procedures.
- Prepare and update the emergency plan and risk analysis.
- Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments.
- Ensure First Aid requirements are met and logs maintained.
- Arrange health and safety training.
IT Support
- Manage the IT Services contract with Computerlink.
- Ensure IT systems and devices are well maintained.
- Plan and oversee IT projects and updates.
- Ensure e-safety and GDPR compliance.
- Ensure systems are protected against cyber-attacks.
- Ensure all necessary IT licences are in place.
Risk Management and Data Protection
- Maintain risk management procedures and disaster recovery plans.
- Monitor risk policies to minimise organisational risk.
- Maintain and update the operational Risk Register.
- Oversee insurance arrangements.
- Liaise with the Data Protection Officer and ensure compliance with data protection and FOI policies.
- Ensure staff receive data protection training and respond to subject access and FOI requests.
Other Duties
- Follow safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Participate in training and maintain professional development.
- Induct and train new staff as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
- Comply with Equal Opportunities policies.
- Support whole-charity initiatives and events.
- Attend Trustee Board and Committee meetings when required.
Line Management
- Finance Manager and Accounts Officer.
- Relevant contractors (IT, HR, cleaning).
Duties may vary at the reasonable discretion of the CEO.
The Clink Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced criminal record check is required before appointment.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, by sending your CV. We will then request a supporting statement (maximum of 2 slides A4) via our HR Managed Services Team at Solution22.
In your supporting statement, address the criteria in the person specification and provide evidence of how you meet them.
Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025.
Interview Dates:
- First stage: week commencing 5 January 2026
- Second stage: week commencing 12 January 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within two weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, calls with Chief Executive Donna Marie Edmonds can be arranged.
APPOINTMENT PROCESS
After the closing date, the recruiting manager and panel will shortlist applicants who meet the essential criteria. Late applications are not considered.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will attend a selection process conducted by a panel of two or more. Any additional requirements (tests, presentations) will be communicated in advance.
Interview Outcome
Candidates will be informed verbally or in writing. The successful candidate will receive a written offer. Unsuccessful candidates may request feedback.
References
Successful applicants must supply two referees. References will only be contacted with permission after a conditional offer has been made.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work verification, qualification checks (where applicable) and a DBS check (where required).
Personal Information
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI)
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Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis.
The role:
As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation’s policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation’s work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns.
You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation’s influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders.
You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation.
The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration.
The person:
The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy.
This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity.
This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
WHO ARE WE?
Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders so as they make change, improve lives and fulfil potential, we help make it happen.
The Union of Brunel Students has a small but impactful staff team dedicated to serving the needs and interests of our members. Our size allows us to work closely together and make decisions quickly, while our passion for creating positive change means that every member of our team has an impact on helping us deliver our vision to ensure that every student thrives at Brunel.
We are one of more than 600 students’ unions across the country. And with more than 15,000 members, 150 clubs and societies, a huge range of services and a bold strategy, we’re one of the most exciting.
WHAT’S THE JOB?
As a Campaigns and Student Engagement Coordinator you will be a crucial part of our student voice team. In this role, you'll work closely with our elected officers, staff, and external organisations to facilitate, support, and monitor student-led campaigns, ensuring that every student thrives at Brunel. You will be the driving force behind campaign development, providing guidance, resources, and support to officers and student groups. You will lead on empowering our students and volunteers to improve the student experience at Brunel, and ensure that the impact we are having in this area is effectively monitored and reported upon.
WHO YOU ARE:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who has a genuine passion for student advocacy and engagement.
As a key member of our team, you should possess a deep understanding of the Student Union environment. You will have exceptional organisational skills, enabling you to effectively manage your workload, prioritise tasks, and consistently meet deadlines. Essential attributes include a commitment to our organisation's values, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. You should also be self-motivated, self-reliant, and exhibit a flexible and adaptable approach to work, including availability for evenings and weekends when required.
WHY APPLY?
Because you’re excited by the challenge!
The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in an unconventional workplace. In return for your passion and experience we offer a flexible work environment, a competitive salary and excellent holiday allowance.
We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status. We want to support a diverse and inclusive work environment and are actively looking for people who share our values.
BENEFITS
We offer a generous benefits package to reward our staff's hard work and commitment:
- Pension Scheme – statutory workplace pension scheme ‘NEST’.
- Generous holiday allowance - 25 days a year plus bank holidays. Additional days are given at Easter and Christmas in line with the University closure dates (usually about 5 additional days a year).
- Long service - 2 additional days leave will be given after 5 years continuous service
- TOTUM Card - All Union career staff are entitled to receive a TOTUM student discount card free of charge.
- Active@Brunel - Free membership to our social sports programme.
- On-site parking – Parking on campus at a low-cost rate.
- Flexible Working - The Union adopts a flexible working environment.
- The opportunity for some homeworking
- Personal Development - The Union is fully committed to investing in your future. If you are interested in a training programme which you feel would benefit you within your current position you can submit a training request via your line manager.
- Employee assistance programme
- Excellent sick pay
- Enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave after a years’ service
OUR VALUES
Our Values are an important factor in The Union of Brunel Students as they drive our decisions.
- Driven by You
- Open to All
- Passionately positive
- Integrity
APPLY
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews: w/c 15th December 2025
Start Date: To be discussed with the successful applicant
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The verger team is at the heart of Cathedral life – making sure the main Cathedral building is presented in the best way at all times and that the Chapter House and other buildings are prepared for use to a high standard. The broad range of services and events held at Chelmsford Cathedral require accurate planning, teamwork and communication.
Stamina and energy are therefore essential, sometimes at unsociable hours; this is very much a ‘hands on’ role. Vergers participate fully in the worshipping life of the Cathedral, they take responsibility for the day-to-day preparation of the Cathedral’s regular and special services, as well as playing an important part within them.
This role is essential to the smooth running of the many different activities held at Chelmsford Cathedral. A Verger’s presence, demeanour and presentation style reflects the welcome and hospitality the Cathedral chapter wish to offer to everyone who visits, whether they come for worship, for an event, or to view the building.
At the heart of both city and county, Chelmsford Cathedral is a hub for a rich variety of community activity.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
In this pivotal role, you’ll be the central source of safeguarding expertise - advising senior leaders, shaping strategy, and ensuring best practice is embedded throughout our services. You’ll lead on strategy, practice, training, data analysis, and multi-agency collaboration, all while promoting a culture of empowerment, co-production, and service user voice.
What we’re looking for:
• Extensive safeguarding experience with children and/or vulnerable adults
• A relevant health/social care qualification (e.g. Social Work Degree)
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Commitment to social justice and the Christian values of the YMCA
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. We offer flexible working, professional development, and this role provides the opportunity to shape safeguarding practice at every level.
Location: Minimum 3 days in our central hub, (currently Hatfield moving to Watford in April’26), with the ability to work flexibly across Herts, Beds, Bucks & beyond. There may be some occasional evening meetings as part of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how your skills, experience, and passion align with this role. Joining our team means contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference — and we can’t wait to hear from you!
Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made
Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying
Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.
At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.
The Head of Secretariat plays a pivotal role in supporting the governance, strategic coordination, communications, and operational effectiveness of the charity. This position ensures that the FIGO Board, FIGO Council, committees, and the FIGO member societies are well-supported, informed, and engaged, and that the charity’s governance and decision-making processes are transparent, inclusive, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance & HR Manager
Contract: 12 Month (view to extend)
Function/Team: Development
Location: London, UK
Hours: Part-time (3-4 days/week)
Reporting to: Director of Development
Salary: £33,410 - £36,678 (pro rata)
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention efforts disrupt the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.
The Finance & HR Manager will sit within the Development Team to support the smooth and efficient operation of the charity. This role will assist in managing financial processes and lead on recruitment, HR policies, and people operations — helping to maintain a transparent, inclusive, and positive working environment.
This position is ideal for someone seeking part-time work who holds either a finance assistant qualification or an accountancy qualification. Candidates with a finance assistant background will work closely with the finance department of our parent organisation, Oasis, to manage accounts and financial operations. Those with full accountancy qualifications may take direct ownership of financial oversight.
Finance
· Support the Operations Officer to reconcile transactions, issue invoices, process payments, and file quarterly Gift Aid claims.
· Oversee and manage Xero, ensuring all transactions are accurately coded and financial reporting is transparent and up to date.
· Prepare regular cash flow statements, budgets, and financial position reports for the Senior Leadership Team to support data-driven decision-making.
· Actively monitor income and expenditure, making recommendations to ensure financial sustainability and strategic use of resources.
· Manage STOP THE TRAFFIK’s bank accounts, ensuring the safe handling and ethical investment of reserves.
· Produce quarterly financial papers for the Board of Trustees and lead on the annual audit process, preparing all necessary documentation for external auditors.
· Liaise with the Oasis finance department (where relevant) to ensure smooth coordination of accounting processes and compliance with organisational standards.
Human Resources & Data Protection
· Lead the annual review of all organisational policies, ensuring they reflect current legislation and best practice, with support from the Operations Officer.
· Oversee recruitment processes, supporting hiring managers to ensure equitable, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices.
· Coordinate quarterly team surveys, analyse feedback, and make recommendations to strengthen workplace culture and wellbeing.
· Support the Executive Team in delivering STOP THE TRAFFIK’s people strategy, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing working environment.
· Serve as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO), getting pro-bono advice from our network where needed for support.
Pro-bono Legal Coordination
· Manage network of pro-bono legal advisors to oversee all organisational contracts with partners, ensuring they align with key terms agreed with Senior Leadership and our Risk Committee, supported by the Director of Development.
· Responsible for managing our internal legal sign-off process, and ensuring all legal requests are managed in an accurate and timely manner.
Note that while this is a broad list, you will be supported by our parent company’s financial team who will continue to manage payroll and HR records.
Benefits:
· A friendly, supportive team environment.
· Opportunities to collaborate with global partners and experts.
· Autonomy to take initiative and propose process improvements.
· Access to a healthcare cash benefit scheme (including partner/children coverage).
· Corporate eye-care scheme.
· Life insurance.
· Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme (7% employer contribution).
· 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service).
· Cycle to Work scheme.
· Season Ticket Loan.
· Option to switch 2 bank holidays to suit personal needs.
· Flexible working policy reflecting staff needs.
· In-house and external training opportunities.
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both as pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Friday December 5th.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Registered Charity No. 1127321
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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!
A respected, established national charity in the social care sector is seeking an experienced and highly strategic communications consultant for a high-impact, focused 1-month strategy. This organisation is financially stable through core statutory funding but requires a senior external perspective to analyse current communications activities, clearly define key audiences, and create a clear, measurable strategy that elevates the organisation's brand, values, and visibility across the sector.
This project is an opportunity for a senior strategist to own the communications roadmap and provide clear, expert direction to the internal team and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
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The consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of all current communication efforts and channels, including social media and the external website, to identify successes, gaps, and areas for critical improvement.
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They will define and segment core target audiences, including statutory partners, internal staff, service users, and new audiences critical for brand visibility and future fundraising support.
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The role involves developing a clear framework to articulate the organisation's core brand, values, and impact, providing advice on tactics to increase public knowledge and positive sentiment.
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The consultant will design a clear, actionable, and measurable communications strategy and plan covering the next 12-18 months, which includes identifying key objectives and setting clear Key Performance Indicators to monitor success and brand perception.
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They will create a practical implementation roadmap for the existing communications resource, defining responsibilities and advising on the best tactical approach for engaging with Commissioners and increasing brand outreach.
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The role requires close collaboration with the existing part-time Communications Officer and any external website agencies, providing clear strategic direction and integrating their workstreams into the cohesive new plan.
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The consultant will provide expert advice to the CEO and Board on translating operational issues and financial needs into transparent, effective communications.
Person Specification
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Proven experience at a strategic level in developing and implementing organisational communication strategies, ideally within the charity or public sector.
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A strong background in conducting communications audits, stakeholder mapping, and building measurable strategic frameworks from inception.
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Demonstrable expertise in identifying and targeting diverse audiences.
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Ability to quickly understand complex operational and financial contexts and translate them into accessible and focused communication plans and messages.
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Strong advisory skills, capable of guiding senior leaders and providing clear direction to small internal teams and external agencies.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an outstanding eye for detail and consistency.
What’s on Offer:
- A daily rate £200-£288 umbrella (PAYE rates also available)
- An initial one month contract with the chance of an extension.
- Full or part time hours available, 3,4 or 5 days
- A flexible working set up, some travel to London and the charity's locations will be required.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
The process:
If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the legal charity ATLEU (Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit), in a vital operational leadership role. This is a role for someone with extensive operational management experience, ideally within the charity, non-profit sector and in human rights work. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will bring your skills and experience to a dedicated team that punches well above its weight and is passionate about transforming individual lives and bringing about long term change.
The Head of Operations will provide leadership in all operational matters, supporting the organisation's mission and long-term objectives, supporting ATLEU’s growth, resilience, and sustainability as well as building a flexible and supportive environment that enables the ATLEU team to do the challenging work that they do.
This role is line managed by and works closely with the Chief Executive. You will be a member of ATLEU’s Senior Management team and work closely with and supervise the work of the People & Inclusion Manager (recently started in post), the Operations & Projects Coordinator and the Billing Coordinator. The Operations team is a small team that works collaboratively to ensure all areas are covered at all times. As such, you will be willing to chip in and take on tasks of other team members if urgent matters arise or when providing holiday cover.
We are looking for a positive, detail-oriented, creative thinker and problem solver who will build on our reputation for innovation and excellence. You will have a track record of achievement in this field and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong financial and business acumen. You will have experience of and confidence in overseeing a wide remit of cross cutting functions including finance, human resources, office management, information technology and governance and compliance. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable with autonomy and who thrives in a role where no two days are the same.
About ATLEU
Our vision is a just world where no one is enslaved or exploited.
Our mission is to secure safety, rights and justice for survivors of human trafficking by using and challenging the law.
Our strategic priorities are:
- To provide a model of high quality holistic legal support to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation
- To tackle systemic injustice through strategic litigation and pursuing policy change
- To build survivor leadership and influence within ATLEU and across the sector
- To strengthen the capacity of advice, frontline and community organisations to meet the needs of survivors
- To invest in and support our people to ensure we are effective and sustainable
Our values are integral to who we are, what we do and how we do it.
- There is always another way
We are persistent, resourceful and creative in our approach. We do the hard work to make justice accessible. We don’t give up in the fight for fairness and freedom.
- We make the time. We listen. We hear
We take the time to really listen to our clients and colleagues. We want to restore autonomy and agency from where it was stolen. We give advice, not tell you what to do. If you fight, we fight. Our clients’ needs come first.
- Knowledge is for sharing.
We lead the way in our knowledge and expertise of reforming the law. The strength of our team comes from our willingness to collaborate and share. We put our work before pride and always ask for help. Power of our knowledge comes through sharing it with others to secure justice and reform the law.
Employment Information
Job Title:Head of Operations
Job Term:Permanent
Hours:Full time / part-time (minimum of 28 hours up to 35 hours per week). Flexible working options available
Salary:£47,000 to £52,000 p.a. pro rata (depending on experience)
Pension:7% employer pension contribution
Leave:33 days pro rata (including public holidays) pro rata with an additional 1 day per year up to a maximum of 38 days (including public holidays) pro rata
Reports to: CEO
Line Management: Up to 5 staff members
Probation:6 month probation period
Location:Central London, near London Bridge and with occasional travel to Sheffield
Objectives of the post
To lead and ensure the smooth operational running of ATLEU, with particular focus on finance, people, information technology and governance and compliance.
To manage ATLEU’s team of operations staff including human resources, operations and projects, finance and external bookkeepers.
To work closely with the Chief Executive to develop systems for implementing and monitoring ATLEU’s strategic plan.
Main Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Strategy
- Participate in strategic and business planning processes and play a leading role, working with the CEO and trustees to develop the strategic plan, ensuring all team members understand it and their role in it.
- Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contributing to the strategic direction and day to day management of the organisation.
- Develop and lead monitoring and evaluation processes for all activities associated with our strategy, including setting and reviewing annual business plan priorities and targets, communicating progress and highlighting potential areas for development and increased focus. Be a champion for embedding learning into the culture of the organisation and collaborate with consultants and staff to ensure there are effective monitoring learning and evaluation frameworks in place across ATLEU’s projects and services.
- Lead and manage ATLEU’s operations staff, including ATLEU’s Operations and Projects Coordinator, People and Inclusion Manager and Billing Coordinator.
- Lead the development and maintenance of organisational policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- To work closely with the Director of Saltworks to support the operational running of ATLEU’s trading subsidiary Saltworks, through developing the financial and operational infrastructure and management of the organisation.
2. Finance
- Lead ATLEU’s financial planning, management and reporting processes.
- Direct, manage and document ATLEU’s financial policies, systems and controls, ensuring that financial systems are effective and up to date.
- Scrutinise monthly financial data and produce financial reports for the CEO and trustees, including quarterly cashflows
- Prepare ATLEU’s annual operating budgets and financial reports for funders and oversee project budgets.
- Ensure the year-end financial accounts and audit process is completed satisfactorily and delivered on time, ensuring all financial data and other data needed is provided.
- Ensure that accurate records and accounts of monies claimed are held on all cases and liaise with the Head of Legal Practice to ensure compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Oversee ATLEU’s bookkeeping and legal aid billing and reporting and ensure all monies, including grant monies and training invoices are claimed and paid promptly.
- Maintain oversight of bookkeepers and auditors, taking responsibility for managing relationships with them
- Manage ATLEU’s banking arrangements, ensuring that they are effective, secure and fit for purpose.
3. Office and Operations
- Work with the Senior Management and Operations teams to ensure that all colleagues have the operational support needed to do their jobs effectively;
- Liaise with building management for both offices, manage any rent negotiations and any future office moves
- Lead on the annual insurance renewal process, provide the required data and lead discussions with brokers to ensure good value for money on all policies;
- Support the Operations and Projects Coordinator to ensure that both ATLEU offices provide a safe and welcoming environment for ATLEU staff, clients and other visitors and that they comply with all appropriate legislation and regulations;
- Work with the Operations & Project Coordinator to maintain the Office Manual and associated policies and ensure that they are up to date and reviewed as appropriate and monitor compliance with those policies.
- Oversee day-to-day operations including premises, equipment, IT systems, ordering supplies, procurement and workflow and archive management and ensure that processes are in place to restore functionality as required.
- To ensure the most effective use of resources and identify areas for cost reduction or cost avoidance along with process and functional improvement, including developing ATLEU’s IT infrastructure to reduce reliance on paper files.
4. Human Resources
- The Head of Operations plays a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting the People and Inclusion Manager across all HR-related matters, including staff wellbeing and EDI activities.
- In the absence of the People & Inclusion Manager or when facing conflicting deadlines, the Head of Operations is expected to actively participate in all HR tasks.
- Support the People & Inclusion Manager with day-to-day HR tasks, processes and systems, responding to queries and problem solving when needed;
- Provide guidance to the Senior Management Team with regular updates on HR related issues as needed;
- Support the People and Inclusion Manager to review, develop and roll out HR policies and provide training to staff where required, ensuring they are legislatively sound, fit with our values and align with our strategic goals.
- Oversee the coordination of the organisation’s volunteer programme, and explore ways to maximise the value both ATLEU and volunteers gain from the programme.
- Model positive, fair and open people leadership and support other managers in their supervisory capacity.
5. Governance and Compliance
- Work with the Chief Executive to continue to strengthen the governance of the charity, ensuring that all aspects of governance adhere to best practices and meet regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that ATLEU complies with the requirements of all relevant regulatory bodies including the Charity Commission and Companies House and ensuring ATLEU is compliant with all compliance relevant to a not for profit legal firm e.g the Legal Aid Agency, Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Specialist Quality Mark, Immigration Advice Authority and CILEX.
- Manage the Board, AGM and committee meeting calendar, ensuring well-structured agendas and facilitating effective decision-making processes with clear records of these meetings and management of actions arising.
- Develop and implement governance policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and organisational needs.
- Ensure the SMT, Board and other parts of the governance receives comprehensive, timely, and accurate information to support informed decision-making.
- Stay abreast of relevant legislation and governance best practices, implementing changes as necessary.
- Develop and maintain effective systems and frameworks for compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
6. Information Technology / Data Protection and Cyber Security
- Support the Operations and Projects Coordinator in ensuring IT systems function appropriately and securely and new systems are developed to improve efficiencies for caseworkers and for audit and research.
- Work with the Head of Legal Practice and Operations and Projects Coordinator on the continued development of and improvements to our legal aid case management system.
- Ensure ATLEU has robust IT and cyber security policies and procedures in place, and oversee their implementation across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain the organisation’s IT and business continuity plan and update it annually.
- Oversee ATLEU’s day-to-day relationships with external IT support, ensuring IT systems function effectively and providing or facilitating staff support;
- Collaborate with external IT support on projects to enhance and modernise ATLEU’s systems, ensuring they remain up-to-date and secure;
- Take overall responsibility for the data protection obligations of the organisation. Oversee the implementation of up-to-date and compliant data protection policies including data retention and destruction, home and remote working, emails and the internet, and ensure that sensitive and financial information is securely stored and confidentiality and privacy is maintained.
- Keep abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation and ensure that staff receive regular training on Data Protection and Cyber Security.
7. Other
- Lead by example demonstrating ATLEU’s values, taking a business partner, proactive approach to working across the organisation.
- To support and adhere to ATLEU’s equal opportunities policy and to always act in an ethical manner that upholds the good reputation of ATLEU.
- To travel to ATLEU’s Sheffield offices as required.
- From time to time to attend other meetings, including out of hours, when necessary.
- To undertake additional duties as may become necessary.
Please refer to the attachment below for further information and the full person specification.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a copy of your CV, a covering letter, and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form via CharityJobs. The deadline for applications is at 23:00 on Sunday 30 November 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Please ensure that the cover letter:
- sets out why you wish to work for ATLEU
- addresses the criteria contained in the Person Specification
- demonstrates your competency for the role
Please ensure that we have a contact telephone number or email address so that we are able to contact you easily and in confidence.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Friday 5 December 2025. If you do not hear from us by this time, it unfortunately means that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We regret that we do not have capacity to provide feedback to applicants who are not invited for an interview.
Interviews will be held on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December.
Candidates may be asked back for a second-round interview.
Inclusion at ATLEU
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens our teams, and leads to better outcomes for everyone. Each individual is valued for their unique perspectives, cultures, and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where all employees feel supported, empowered, and able to thrive.
We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome applicants from groups underrepresented in our sector, including individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and those with lived experience of migration or trafficking. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process or in the role — we are happy to discuss how we can best support you.
To apply, please provide a copy of your CV, a covering letter, and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form via CharityJobs. Please ensure that the cover letter:
1. sets out why you wish to work for ATLEU
2. addresses the criteria contained in the Person Specification
3. demonstrates your competency for the role
Please ensure that we have a contact telephone number or email address so that we are able to contact you.
Interviews will be held on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December. Candidates may be asked back for a second-round interview.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Friday 5 December 2025.
If you do not hear from us by this time, it unfortunately means that you have not been shortlisted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

