Service administrator jobs in hoxton, greater london

Summary

The Church of England Pensions Board ("the Board") is a statutory body which is a corporate trustee and administrator of four pension schemes, including both defined benefit (final salary, hybrid and CARE) and defined contribution arrangements. Almost 44, 000 people and 700 Church organisations rely on the Board for their pensions. The Board also provides housing services, providing over 2,400 residents with retirement housing.

The Board's investment team stewards approximately £3.4 billion in a diversified investment portfolio. The team are responsible for ensuring these funds are invested responsibly and with consideration to the ethical values of the Church.

This is a new role to support the coordination and delivery of the Responsible Investment (RI) Team strategy. The role will support the entire RI team with administration and project coordination tasks including reporting and will report to the Chief Responsible Investment Officer (CRIO) with a dotted line to the Managing Director, Responsible Investment.

• Hybrid working with 1-2 days in office preferred

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

About the role:

As a Floating Support Worker in Redbridge, you will play a vital role in helping people maintain their homes, gain confidence, and build independent lives. You will work closely with clients to understand their goals, strengths, and challenges, turning these into practical, personalised support plans. On any given day, this could involve helping someone manage their tenancy, access healthcare or benefits, improve their budgeting skills, or connect with local services and community activities. Your work will directly contribute to preventing tenancy breakdowns, improving wellbeing, and supporting clients to take positive steps forward in their lives.

You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team that works closely with colleagues across Single Homeless Project (SHP) and partner agencies. This means joining forces to ensure that each person receives consistent, joined-up support, while sharing skills, learning from each other, and contributing ideas to make services more effective. Your role will also include carrying a flexible caseload, completing assessments and action plans, reviewing progress, and responding to risks and changing needs in a timely and professional way.

This role offers real opportunities for professional development and career growth. You will gain hands-on experience across a range of complex needs, strengthen your knowledge of housing and support services, and develop your skills in risk management, partnership working, and personalised care planning. If you are motivated by making a tangible difference, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, this role offers the chance to grow your career while transforming the lives of the people you support.

About you:

• You are passionate about helping people maintain their homes and build independent, fulfilling lives.
• You have experience supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantage and can create practical, personalised action plans.
• You build positive, trusting relationships and motivate people to take positive steps forward.
• You are confident managing a caseload, assessing risks, and responding effectively to changing situations.
• You are committed to your own professional growth and eager to develop your skills in housing support and care planning.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November at midnight

Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December online via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Crisis Skylight London. Homeworking can be considered for one day a week in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.

Contract: Fixed term contract until end of October 2026

It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness. We have increased our capacity to work with people one to one and strengthened our ability to support those people facing the most barriers to preventing or ending their homelessness.

We offer people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless housing and benefits advice, 1-2-1 coaching, advocacy, courses and peer group sessions alongside practical services of showers and laundry for street homeless.

About the role

As an Engagement and Assessment Worker, you will be part of Crisis Skylight London’s Engagement and Assessment Team, providing a high quality, non-judgemental and safe service to individuals who approach our Skylight Centre. Engagement and Assessment Workers are the first point of contact for a range of enquiries from people who are experiencing homelessness for the first time, individuals with complex and multiple needs, visitors, volunteers, and supporters. You will be providing information about Crisis’ services, delivering a high-quality triage and assessment service, and offering Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) on local homelessness and other related services. You will also manage a small caseload.

Crisis uses a case management approach, and the successful candidate will attend case management meetings, reflective practice, and team meetings. You will also work collaboratively with external partners and Crisis Skylight London’s Coaching and Learning Teams.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of working with homeless or other vulnerable groups and understanding of the importance of respecting confidentiality, showing empathy and sensitivity, and working in a boundary way.
• Experience of assessing presenting needs and working in a Psychologically Informed Environment, and in a way that ensures that members with all levels of need can access the service.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering the highest standard of customer care and high quality IAG.
• Good knowledge of homelessness, housing and welfare legislation and Safeguarding procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to deal with challenging situations with a calm approach.
• Ability to manage a caseload, and successful relationships with external service providers and partners.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025 at 23:59

Interview date and location: Friday 5 December 2025 (in-person) at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT

Interview process: Competency-based interview and interview task to Case Study sent to shortlisted candidates prior to the interview

AI in job applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

Team background

The Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space (MHCBS) project is a national initiative providing debt respite for people receiving mental health crisis treatment. Toynbee Hall plays a key role in delivering this support through our dedicated Advice Team, which offers regulated debt advice, manages MHCBS renewal checks, and provides wraparound signposting to additional services.

The team is made up of skilled Debt Advisors and Project Administrators, supported by technical supervision to ensure consistent quality and compliance. Together, they help clients navigate complex financial situations with empathy and professionalism. The Advice Manager oversees the delivery and performance of this service, ensuring advice is accurate, person-centred, and aligned with Toynbee Hall’s high standards.

Through this collaborative and well-supported structure, the team helps people in crisis regain financial stability and build long-term resilience.

Job purpose

Lead and support the delivery of high-quality local services by working collaboratively with your team to ensure daily, uninterrupted provision. Provide clear guidance, set achievable targets, and foster a positive, solution-focused environment. Champion team objectives and encourage shared success. Monitor and audit advice quality to maintain compliance and consistency with internal and external standards. Build strong relationships with our contract lead, providing accurate reporting and constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement and service excellence.

Scope of role

The Advice Manager is responsible for the effective national management and delivery of the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space (MHCBS) service. This role oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring that advice provision meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and compliance in line with both Toynbee Hall and Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) frameworks. Working closely with technical supervisors, quality managers, the Head of Quality and Compliance, and the contract organisation lead, the Advice Manager will ensure the service is performing effectively and meeting contractual targets.

The postholder will bring significant experience in debt advice delivery, including the ability to manage complex cases, creditor challenges, and service escalations with professionalism and sound judgement. They will lead and support a dispersed, largely remote team, oversee auditing and training, maintain oversight of billables, and ensure resources are used effectively. This role requires a balance of operational leadership and technical expertise to maintain service excellence across all areas of delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified & Experienced: Level 4 Debt Advice qualification and at least 1 year as a Debt Advisor.
• Leadership Skills: Strong management experience and ability to guide and support a team.
• Collaborative & Proactive: Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with great problem-solving skills.
• Communication Strengths: Able to influence, negotiate, and give constructive feedback in a positive way.
• Quality Focused: Skilled in monitoring performance, auditing casework, and ensuring compliance.
• Sector Knowledge: Up-to-date understanding of debt advice legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Organised & Analytical: Excellent planning skills, report writing ability, and confidence with data and Microsoft Office.
• Committed to Growth: Passion for continuous professional development.
• Commitment to working in line with Toynbee Hall’s values:
  • Inclusive – open-minded, transparent, collaborative; seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
  • Courageous – principled, ambitious, and acting with integrity.
  • Empowering – shifting power, sharing knowledge, and enabling people to take action for themselves.

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

We are looking to appoint an Administration Lead to join the team.

Learning Disability England works hard to be a member led organisation. This role plays an important part in the day-to-day workings of the organisation by leading on the administrative management of memberships and financial functions, as well as supporting projects and events led by other members of the team. The Administration Lead’s contribution will ensure that we deliver a national movement for change and a network for members and partners.

For more information about the role, and for an application form, please download the application pack.

About Us 

We are a small staff team of 7 people mostly working part time. All of us are home based and work flexibly. Annual leave  entitlement is 27 days plus Statutory Holidays pro rata.

There are different lead roles in the team but being small we support each other and work with members and partners to achieve as much as can together. 

Learning Disability England is a membership organisation that brings together people with learning disabilities, family members and people in paid roles to make a difference together.

Being led by what is important to our members is central to how we work. Working closely with the Representative Body and other team members to support being member led is an important part of all our jobs. 

Diversity matters to us. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.   

Closing date for applications is 13th November 2025 at 8am.  

We will be conducting online interviews on the 20th November 2025

The Benefits Service within SEL Mind is a well-established offer of support to clients who need to access welfare benefits they are entitled to receive.

The service currently operates across Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich, delivered in partnership with local NHS. It includes dedicated welfare benefits advisors who provide casework support, and a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and assessments for health and disability benefits.

We are looking for a Welfare Benefits Specialist in Bromley to support clients to access the benefits they are entitled to. We are looking for someone with significant experience of working within welfare benefits in either a paid or voluntary capacity. Ideally, this will include providing representation at appeals and giving advice on complex entitlement issues. A strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems is also essential to this role.

This role will involve:

• Advising clients on benefit entitlements
• Challenging benefit decisions and representing clients at appeals
• Working with colleagues in SEL Mind and Oxleas NHS Trust to make sure clients receive integrated support from our services
• Supporting the work of volunteers

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Sunday 16th November (11.59pm)

Likely interview date: Week beginning 1st December

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

Are you a detail-oriented and principled administrator who’s passionate about making sure things are done right and who wants to make a difference in the charity sector? We’re looking for a Governance Assistant to join our small Governance Team, helping to ensure our governance structures are clear, transparent, and effectively applied.

In this vital role, you’ll support our Board of Trustees, senior leadership, and volunteer committee members, providing high-quality administrative support across governance activities. From co-ordinating a busy portfolio of committees to maintaining compliance with charity and company law, you will work with the Governance Manager to help uphold the organisation’s commitment to accountability and ethical practice.

About us:

The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is a charity and the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We are a growing organisation which aims to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions. We have more than 25,000 members across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and a growing staff team, who work remotely.

What you’ll do

• Co-ordinate and support committee meetings – collate papers, record minutes, and track actions.
• Help review and maintain governance documents, policies, and procedures.
• Support compliance with charity, company, and data protection regulations.
• Assist with AGM preparation and member engagement.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and resources.

The role will be home-based with the requirement to travel approx. 1-3 days per month to UK and Ireland destinations to support in-person meetings and events as necessary.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Experience in governance or charity administration.
• Strong skills in minute-taking, document management, and use of MS365 applications including SharePoint and Teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with great attention to detail.
• A collaborative, ethical, and solution-focused approach to work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your governance expertise and play a key role in supporting transparent, effective charity leadership.

What we offer:

• Flexitime scheme

• 30 days’ annual leave  plus bank holidays

• Voluntary healthcare cash plan, death-in-service benefit

• Company pension scheme

How to apply: Send an up-to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than two pages by 23:59 on Monday 1st December.

The cover letter should set out how you meet each of the criteria from the Person Specification that are marked as being tested via ‘Application’ (’A’), including those jointly tested by both Application and Interview (‘A/I’).

Online interviews for this role are planned to take place on 15th December 2025.

High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data & Performance Lead to play a vital role in our Education and Training team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that data and insight drive the quality, impact and growth of our learning provision. You’ll manage and develop our systems for tracking learner journeys, performance outcomes and funding requirements- helping us to continuously improve and tell the story of our impact. 

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data, has an eye for accuracy and process improvement, and is passionate about using evidence to make a difference. If you’re a methodical thinker with strong analytical and organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you. 

About High Trees 

High Trees Community Development Trust has been rooted in the local community in Lambeth for over 27 years. We deliver education and training, employment support, community action, children and young peoples services, and research and capacity building-  in partnership with local people and organisations, working together to build stronger communities and create meaningful change.

We are recognised for our collaborative approach, our long-term partnerships, and our commitment to equity, learning and community leadership. 

At High Trees, you’ll join a collaborative, supportive and values-driven team. You’ll have the opportunity to shape data practices that directly improve outcomes for learners and communities, and contribute to a dynamic organisation committed to learning and impact and play a key role in a growing organisation that values both people and performance. 

Clinical Services Coordinator (Mental Health Talking Therapies) - Maternity Cover Contract

Evolve Counselling is looking for an efficient, qualified and experienced mental health counselling manager, to take charge of our service while the postholder takes maternity leave in January 2026. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity with a supportive employer, who offers a flexible approach to working time, benefits and options for the future. 

The post is: 

• Fully remote, part-time hours between 16-21 hours per week.

• Highly flexible arrangement of core working hours across 4/5 days each week. 

• Salary will be £32,000 pro rata/ full time equivalent.

Evolve provides a wide range of therapies to people experiencing mental health difficulties. We work with private individuals and organisational/ corporate clients (via employee wellbeing programmes) mainly through remote video calls but with a good deal of face-to-face work. We have over 45 BACP registered counsellors on our team and our mission is to deliver the lowest cost counselling to those who need it most. As a charity, our surpluses are reinvested to deliver this mission. 

Our ideal candidate for this temporary cover is a BACP registered member counsellor, with strong managerial and administrative skills and experience, confident at handling the working needs of a large remote team and delivering a detailed and personal service to our larger contract clients as well as private individuals. You’ll be working alongside an ambitious management team, aiming to perfect and grow our services. Good record keeping, communications skills and familiarity with confidential client record management systems are a must. 

The key aspects of the CSC job are to: 

• Be the first port of call for all clinical queries. 

• Arrange the efficient use of our CRM system that supports the clinical service. 

• Take overall responsibility for incoming referrals and allocations as well as ongoing management of clients and maintenance of any waiting lists to agreed parameters. 

• Monitor the balance between counsellor capacity and client demand. 

• Provide practical support and signposting to the counselling members, enabling their work. 

The closing date for applications is 28 November 2025. Early application is encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the job application date early, if we receive enough suitable applications. 

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Support & Advocacy Practitioner

Westminster, London

Salary: £33,132 plus benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time (average of 35 hours in a 40 hour week) 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a Support and Advocacy Practitioner to work collaboratively as part of a committed team to deliver an outstanding service and a range of personalised support that puts residents first and empowers them to achieve their goals and thrive in adult life. This is an exciting role in our Supported Accommodation team that will lead on co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders such as Social Workers, Personal Advisors and other support providers where appropriate. You will engage residents to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills, assisting with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters. You will also identify and promote opportunities for employment, education and training and support residents to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities.

Please refer to the job description for further information. 

In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. In your cover letter, please also answer the following 3 questions:

1. Tell us about your experience of working with young people who have experienced homelessness. What are the challenges and how have you provided support?

2. Tell us about your experience of safeguarding young people.

3. What attracted you to work for the Cardinal Hume Centre, and how would you ensure that our values are central to how you work with our residents?

If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to complete an application form before attending due to the safeguarding regulations within our supported accommodation.

This is a full-time role. You will work an average of 35 hours in a 40-hour week worked on a rolling rota (including weekends and Bank Holidays). Shifts are 8 hours (inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid lunch break) and include early, late and flexi/cover shifts.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. This role requires an enhanced plus barred lists DBS check. If you are successful and have previously spent time working abroad, you will be required to obtain evidence of no criminal conviction from those counties. This is a safeguarding requirement.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas. 

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Additional discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

Role Purpose: 

We are looking for a Training and Development Officer to work closely with our management team to plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality training for all volunteers and staff. Your work will ensure everyone across the organisation has the skills, confidence and support they need to thrive in their roles, whether they are client-facing or non-client facing. By strengthening learning and development, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the quality, consistency and impact of our advice services, as well as contributing to a positive, fulfilling working environment for our team.  

About Citizens Advice Watford

Citizens Advice Watford (CAW) is an independent charity offering free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues. We support the community of Watford through telephone advice, face to face appointments at our Watford office and outreach sessions in GP surgeries and at the local foodbank.  Our team includes 37 volunteers and 19 staff, most of whom work from our Watford office.  We’re proud of our collaborative culture, where teamwork is at the heart of how we operate and every contribution is valued.  We take a proactive, client-centred approach, anticipating advice needs and striving to provide the highest standard of service.  We are committed to equality, celebrate diversity and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.

Job Purpose

• Lead training and development so everyone at CAW is appropriately trained
• Drive our recruitment and retention strategy for volunteers
• Develop and deliver our Training and Development Plan

This pivotal role will be responsible for the selection, training and development of our volunteers across all service areas. A key focus will be to facilitate effective training pathways for staff and volunteers. You will be required to design and deliver group training sessions and monitor trainee progress and development through structured training programmes.  

To be successful in this role, you will be a great communicator, passionate and enthusiastic about learning and have a good attention to detail. This role offers excellent potential for professional growth with opportunities to expand your skills and progress within the Citizens Advice network.  

Benefits: 33 days (inc. bank holidays) pro-rata. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, professional development opportunities

Closing date: 26 November 2025

Interviews TBC: w/c 1 December 2025

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Services Manager – Complex Needs & Community
Reference number: 313
Responsible to: Director of Complex Needs and Community
Working hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Rate of pay: £37,800 - £38,500 per annum
Working base: One of 7 Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centres closest to home
Area covered: The role requires travel across Hertfordshire to our Wellbeing centres, community partnerships and external organisations

About Us

For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We offer a range of Community Support services which provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or who need help with their mental wellbeing. Our high quality services are flexible and we help people to resolve real-life difficulties and to improve their own independence, quality of life and wellbeing. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.

We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising.

About our Complex Needs & Community Services

The successful candidate will manage and develop the Complex Needs and Community Teams at Hertfordshire Mind Network. The Services Manager will be responsible for leading a variety of services currently including the Flourish (asylum seekers and refugees) contract and the Primary Care Network contract. As the services grow and develop, other services/projects may sit under this post.

About the role

The role requires travel across Hertfordshire to our Wellbeing centres, community partnerships and external organisations and is responsible for a team of staff and volunteers who work within Complex Needs and Community teams across the county.

As a Services Manager you will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and work in partnership with Complex Needs Team Leaders and the other Service Managers across the Charity. Reporting into the Director for Complex Needs and Community you will be directly responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of two or more of our Services and a key member of the Herts Mind Network Safeguarding team.

Responsibilities of the post

• Support the Director of Complex Needs and Community with effective running of the complex needs and community services.
• Build strong relationships and liaise with commissioners and partner organisations.
• Manage the Flourish and PCN contracts.
• Work closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
• Support the development of services by promoting and being responsive to changing needs.
• Oversee the recruitment and management of client facing staff.
• Be a strong safeguarding level 3 champion and manage/support referrals.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are current, understood by staff and that they are working within these policies and procedures.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service, ensure all KPIs are met.
• Process referrals and manage and prioritise all administration tasks associated with the service, including Payroll and expenses submissions.
• Be part of the Senior Management on call rota (out of hours), attend SMT meetings as required and support the work of the wider SMT. 
• Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the service development by working alongside the Directors to evaluate service delivery and produce progress and monitoring reports.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).
• Birthday leave day.
• Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 26th November 2025. 
Interviews to be held on 2nd December 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

• Role: Membership Services Manager (Member Relations)
• Department: Development
• Hours: Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
• Working Type: Onsite
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £35,928 per annum
• Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 November 2025

About the role

The British Museum is proud to be one of the world's most visited museums. In 2024, its home in Camden received 6.5 million visitors, more than any other museum in the UK. Against this backdrop, the British Museum is now undergoing an extraordinary transformation, and we look forward to the upcoming display of the Bayeux Tapestry.

As Membership Services Manager (Member Relations), you will take responsibility for the management and administration of primarily back-of-house Member relations and support, with a particular focus on managing the Membership contact centre and maintaining a first-class service for all Members.

Key areas of responsibility

• Customer Service: you will set and maintain expected standards of customer service across the team, manage the response to all phone, email and postal queries while maximising the support given to Members. In addition, you will act as the department's customer care champion and key point of collaboration and escalation for complex queries impacting Members.
• Team Management: You will take primary responsibility for the management, recruitment and administration of the Member Relations team within Membership Services. You will ensure that team are fully supported in their roles and in delivering the best service for Members.
• Membership Contact Centre: You will take primary responsibility for the management of the Membership contact centre, overseeing its functioning, allocation of work, effectiveness, reporting, administration of payments and financial reconciliation

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you. A full job description is available below; this details the key dimensions of the role and the person specification.

About you

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• The ability to Tackle complex problems while delivering the best outcomes for the Museum and Members alike,
• Previous experience in a busy customer service role, ideally working in a senior role or managing a telephone contact centre/customer inbox.
• Strong expertise and experience with CRM databases (preferably with experience of Raiser's Edge) as well as experience with credit and debit card payment systems
• Experience with resolving complex problems and handling complaints
• Fantastic telephone manner and correspondence skills
• First-class time management, for themselves and team members

Benefits include:

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
• Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more here)
• Complimentary exhibition tickets
• Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
• Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
• Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support

Our Values

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are:

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

Additional details

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated in line with their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

*Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants*

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Build flexibly on your Charity Career with this person-centred charity supporting unpaid carers

This is a full-time role in a well-established charity based in Twickenham. This role would suit someone who wants to have the opportunity to work flexibly and build their career in the Charity sector with experience of working in social care.

Richmond Carers Centre has the mission to help unpaid adult carers to live a full, active and meaningful life by providing them with advice, information, activities, breaks and emotional support either face to face, by phone or by email to enable them to live well.

As a Support Worker, you will be part of a small, dedicated team and take a lead on providing emotional support to adult carers and a commitment to enhancing their health and wellbeing. Much of your work will involve actively listening to carers, often via the phone support line, providing information, advice and support.

As part of the Adult Carers Support Team, you will also be involved in organising breaks for carers, outreach activities and leisure events, as well as group work to help enhance carers’ health and wellbeing. Part of the role will also aim to improve the identification, recognition and understanding of the needs of adult carers, raise the profile of adult carers and ensure adult carers needs are met. You will also be expected to work with our volunteers and to use appropriate monitoring and evaluation reports to show our funders what we have achieved.

You will be someone:

• Who works in a person-centred way
• Is enthusiastic, empathetic and detail conscious
• Communicates well by phone and in person
• Has an understanding of social care particularly in relation to carers
• Has experience of working with clients who have support needs
• Has experience of producing reports for monitoring and evaluation
• Is numerate and has knowledge of budgeting
• Is able to gather and assess information efficiently and think creatively to come up with solutions
• Has good communication skills including spoken, written and presentational

Main Duties include:

• To provide a regular telephone support-line, face-to-face and email support, offering appropriate, generic advice
• To offer a range of service delivery options and be involved in providing those options e.g., breaks, group work, leisure activities or other outreach activities
• To encourage and assist carers and those they care for to access Care Needs Assessments and Carers Assessments and to take up services that will enhance their lives
• To complete individual grant applications with carers for respite or if they are experiencing financial hardship due to the cost-of-living crisis
• To work where appropriate with other service providers/agencies to promote the carer agenda or jointly deliver carer support issues
• To be proactive in the registration of carers living or caring for someone within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
• To keep accurate records of group and individual carer engagement for monitoring and evaluation purposes
• To participate in key events organised by Richmond Carers Centre and other relevant partners to promote services to a wider public

What you are doing now:

• You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity
• You may be working in social care for a local authority or district council
• You may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering
• Or you may be looking to return to the workforce after a timeout for personal reasons

In any event if you feel you meet the skills we need, we would like to hear from you

Richmond Carers Centre welcomes and encourages applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Benefits of working for Richmond Carers Centre:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (pro rata)
• Bonus 3 days of annual leave per year over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval)
• Workplace Pension Scheme with Peoples Pension
• Flexible working/option of working from home (subject to CEO approval)
• Equipment and support to be set up to work from home
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Staff away days and socials
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

To apply for the role please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the key requirements for the role to our HR Consultant; Viv Sage.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please submit your application early to avoid disappointment, as this role may close before the closing date. 

Closing date: Friday 28th November 2025

Shortlisting date: Ongoing throughout with Viv Sage

Interview dates with Richmond Carers Centre: Weeks commencing 8th December and 15th December

Please note interview dates can also be scheduled around these dates to fit with the interview panel and candidates availability.