Service manager jobs in east of england

Financial Accountant
Salary: £53,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working – 2 days in office
Location: Central London
A prestigious scientific institution with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of an organisation that advances knowledge, research and innovation for the benefit of society.

About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will provide a high-quality financial accounting service across the organisation. The role will focus on ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting audit, payroll and compliance processes.
You’ll oversee the integrity of financial data, supervise day-to-day ledger activities, and take the lead on balance sheet reconciliations, payroll journals and statutory returns. You’ll also play a key role in producing year-end SORP-compliant accounts, managing VAT and Gift Aid submissions, and supporting the organisation’s external audit.
This position offers exposure to a broad range of finance activities in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, where precision, integrity and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Key Priorities:

• Deliver timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial accounts.
• Lead on balance sheet reconciliations, payroll postings and control accounts.
• Supervise the sales and purchase ledger processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy.
• Support audit and statutory reporting requirements, including SORP accounts, VAT and Gift Aid.
• Review and strengthen financial controls and policies across the organisation.
• Assist with maintaining asset registers and investment records.
• Contribute to process and system improvements that enhance efficiency and transparency.

About You
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or finalist with strong experience in financial accounting and controls, ideally gained in a complex charity, higher education, or research-led environment.

You will bring:

• A proven track record in preparing financial and statutory accounts, reconciliations and reports.
• Experience in charity SORP accounting, VAT returns and Gift Aid (desirable).
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to improving processes, systems and financial governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships across departments.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and deliver to a high standard.

This role would suit someone motivated by accuracy, curiosity and continuous improvement — someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values integrity and scientific excellence

Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £32,724 per annum
 
The Enterprise Advisor will play a pivotal role in delivering the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Programme and supporting wider enterprise and employability initiatives at the Centre. This role would combine advisory and coordination responsibilities, ensuring participants receive high-quality, person-centred support to develop sustainable business ideas and access opportunities.
 
You will:
 
• Advise and coach aspiring entrepreneurs on business planning, financial basics, marketing, and compliance.
• Coordinate programme delivery, including workshops, events, and 1:1 sessions.
• Facilitate learning through structured sessions and informal guidance.
• Build partnerships with local organisations, and networks to enhance programme reach.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement.
• This role requires a proactive, organised individual who can balance strategic advisory work with hands-on coordination.
 
The Centre’s holistic approach means that we seek to support peoples’ multiple needs. Within all our services, we aim to gain an understanding of our clients’ needs and support them to access a range of services and activities both at the Centre and through local partners. This role needs to contribute to a positive culture of collaboration, innovation and inclusivity across the organisation.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Enterprise Advisor, Business Advisor, Enterprise Coach, Entrepreneurship Support, Business Support Officer, Enterprise Development Officer, Small Business Advisor, Startup Advisor, Business Mentor, Employability Advisor, Economic Development Officer, etc.
 
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Are you a transformation-focused leader with a passion for people and purpose? We are seeking an experienced Interim COO to help steer a respected international organisation through a pivotal period of change and opportunity.

Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Contract: 6-9 months (must be available to start in January)
Location: London / Hybrid
Start Date: January 2026
Compensation: Up to £150,000 FTE equivalent
Closing Date: 24 November
Final Interviews: 1-5 December

This is a rare opportunity to lead a mission-driven transformation balancing operational delivery, financial sustainability, and organisational restructure, all while placing people at the heart of the journey.

Key objectives:

• Deliver a large-scale restructure within tight timeframes
• Achieve significant cost savings while safeguarding core services
• Navigate complex global stakeholder relationships
• Support staff through uncertainty with empathy and clarity

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

• Lead the implementation of a time sensitive transformation
• Oversee financial planning and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure continuity of operations and core services
• Support HR transitions and legal compliance
• Foster staff engagement through inclusive, transparent leadership

What you will bring:

• Proven success in leading complex organisational change
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Experience in mission-led or values-driven environments
• High emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure
• A collaborative, pragmatic, and people-first leadership style

This interim role is a real opportunity to shape the future of an organisation making a global impact.

To express interest, please submit your updated CV by midnight on Monday 24th November via the Prospectus website.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.

Digital Editor – Policy, Practice and Advocacy

Contract type: 12 months Fixed term Maternity Cover – 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 per year with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

This post sits within the Digital Content and Experience team, which manages our online content and platforms, and delivers unique digital experiences designed to raise awareness, inspire brand love and stimulate action through a variety of channels. The Digital Content and Experience team is part of the Communications and Fundraising directorate and at the forefront of sector-leading, award-winning campaigns and products, thanks to a multi-disciplinary outlook and a test-and learn culture.

About the role

As our Digital Editor – Policy Practice and Advocacy, you will take day-to-day responsibility for content on WaterAid's WASH Matters and global websites and global social media channels, creating high-quality, user-centred material that compels people to act, while communicating organisational priorities. You will work closely with our Global Policy and Advocacy, and International Programmes departments to ensure the effective planning, production and continuous optimisation of digital content that is both inspiring and engaging.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Digital Content Manager - Policy, Practice and Advocacy (PPA) to deliver the digital content strategy for PPA content.
• Collaborate with other teams on developing audience-led digital content for global advocacy campaigns and moments.
• Proactively identify the need for new content that engages online audiences, writing or commissioning new content as required.
• Monitor and feed back on the performance of digital content through Google Analytics and social reporting tools.
• Work closely with the Content Marketing Manager (Email) to develop and publish the WASH Matters newsletter.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

To be successful, you will need:

• A track record in, and passion for, digital communications and copywriting.
• Proven experience of writing and sub-editing copy for web, mobile, social media and email.
• Proven experience of developing and delivering engaging social media assets, including graphics and video.
• Extensive editorial skills, including developing and delivering digital content plans, making sound judgements (regarding copy, imagery and social interaction) and publishing without supervision.
• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills, diplomacy, written and verbal communication skills.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• A strong understanding of the digital landscape and ability to respond creatively to emerging trends.
• An understanding of web design and UX principles.
• Experience in digital campaigning and developing digital content to support public mobilisation campaigns

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 26 November. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 8 December.

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !

We are seeking a  committed and creative Outreach and Communications Officer who will be responsible for sharing our knowledge and expertise as widely as possible.

About The Role

The Unity Project (TUP) supports people who are facing poverty and homelessness because their immigration status allows them ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF).  We believe NRPF should not exist and we are working to end it. Until then, we seek to minimise its impact by supporting people to make the ‘change of conditions’ (CoC) application to access public funds. However, as the number of people living under NRPF continues to grow, we know we will never be able to meet the need for CoCs. Ensuring that our knowledge and experience is shared - with advisors, support services, community groups and individuals who could make applications themselves - is vital. Raising awareness of our work also supports our income diversification strategy by building corporate partnerships and individual donations.

In this role, you will be leading The Unity Project’s outreach and communications work in order to increase awareness of the Change of Conditions process and the support The Unity Project can offer to individuals and organisations.  Your first priorities will include mapping CoC provision across the country; working with the Director to design and implement a communications strategy to engage applicants, advice organisations, corporate partners and donors; and creating a suite of CoC resources to share online. As you develop in the role, you will deliver outreach and information sessions online and in the community. We hope that over time you will have the opportunity to grow, take on new responsibilities and help to shape how we do outreach and communications as we evolve.

About The Unity Project

Who we are

The Unity Project is a small charity that supports people with ‘Change of Conditions’ (CoC) applications required for access to public funds.

Why we exist

We want everyone living in the UK to have equal access to the welfare system. We exist to challenge the 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) policy in order to end it and, until then, minimise its impact.

Our values

We aim to be:

• Representative of and accountable to people who are navigating or have navigated the systems we want to change.
• Sustainable, so we can continue our work as long as it is needed.
• Trauma informed, recognising the impact of prior traumatic experiences and promoting an organisational culture which is safe, transparent, collaborative and responds empathically to each individual’s needs.
• Rooted in community, as we believe that strength comes from relationships of solidarity and mutual support.
• Equitable to all who give their time to the project.
• Tenacious, innovative, reflective and adaptable in our casework.

Our benefits

• Salary - £37,800 pro rata
• Flexibility - We all work together in person on Tuesdays. Beyond that we can be flexible about how you meet your hours.
• Annual leave - 35 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus a regular Christmas closure period (subject to board approval)
• Pension - 5% employee contribution, 8% employer contribution
• Clinical supervision - All staff have access to monthly clinical supervision
• Wellbeing - All staff have a personal wellbeing budget to spend as they need 
• Professional development - We organise regular all-staff training sessions to address needs identified by the team, and every staff member has an individual training budget for their own professional development. We aim to support all staff to grow and shape their roles in line with their career aspirations.
• Immigration support - On a case by case basis, we may be able to offer legal assistance with the immigration applications necessary to sustain this employment in compliance with UK immigration law.
• Working environment - We are a small and friendly team of staff and volunteers. We believe that effective opposition to the hostile environment is rooted in our relationships with each other and our community.

About the role

Title: Finance Officer
Hourly pay: £18 - £23 an hour accrued holiday pay
Location: A short walk from Russell Square station
Pattern of work: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our London office
Contract: Temporary – 35 hours a week

As Finance Officer, you’ll support day-to-day transactions, ensuring accurate records, and helping colleagues with finance queries.

What you’ll be doing
• Managing finance enquiries and inboxes, ensuring quick, helpful responses
• Processing sales and purchase invoices, credit notes and payments
• Supporting bank reconciliations and financial reporting
• Assisting with audits and month-end deadlines
• Helping to improve finance processes and systems

About you
• Confident with numbers and technology
• Knowledge of debits vs credits and double entry bookkeeping
• Prior working knowledge of Business Central is highly preferred
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Committed to accuracy and great customer service

How to apply
If you are interested in applying for the position of Finance Officer through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending you CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you passionate about supporting families and carers of people living with dementia? Do you have the expertise to deliver compassionate, specialist care while empowering those who care for loved ones?

Join our team as an Admiral Nurse (Essex), in partnership with Dementia UK, and make a real impact on those affected by dementia.

You will be joining an established team of Admiral Nurses covering Somerset and Devon.

This role involves regular travel within the region, so we are ideally looking for someone based in or near the area. You will work with clients or from the office 3 days per week, with 2 days available to work from home. There may also be occasions when you will need to attend training and meetings at our hubs across the UK.

As an Admiral Nurse, your role will be pivotal in providing expert nursing support to carers, helping them navigate the complexities of dementia care. You will offer emotional and psychological interventions to alleviate the challenges of caregiving, especially at the early stages of diagnosis or pre-diagnosis, and continue supporting carers through the various stages of dementia, focusing on transitions, loss, and shifting relationships.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients, conducting home visits to assess their needs and wellbeing, and develop individual intervention plans. You will empower carers by helping them build the skills and confidence needed to support someone with dementia, especially as behaviours change over time. Your work will ensure they can provide better care while also protecting their own mental and emotional health.

Beyond direct care, you will contribute to the continuous development of the service, assisting with the evaluation and improvement of dementia care practices. You will offer clinical guidance to colleagues and external agencies, providing training and educational resources to enhance the quality of care across the board.

This is an incredible opportunity to work in a specialist, highly rewarding role where your skills and expertise will have a profound impact on families living with dementia.

If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for supporting carers and improving the quality of life for those affected by dementia, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

You will be a qualified RMN or RGN with an accredited dementia qualification, with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in dementia care. We are looking for someone who has worked in a community setting, providing person-centered care and advocacy for those living with dementia.

What We Offer:

In return, we offer a competitive salary, an employee assistance programme, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Your growth will be supported by Dementia UK’s comprehensive practice development framework, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact.

Employee Benefits

· 25 days’ paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 26 days after 5 years. Plus the ability to buy up to 1 working week of additional leave

· Contributory pension scheme – min 2% employee contribution receives 6% employer contribution up to max of 10% employer contribution matched with 5% employee contribution

· Death-in-service Life Assurance, with a benefit of 3x annual salary

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Hub online benefits platform with extensive offers and discounts

· DBS (criminal records) screening paid by RBL (where it is essential to the role).

· Employee Assistance Programme: Provides confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.n

Are you passionate about seeing children come to know Jesus for themselves and grow in all he has for them? We’re looking for a Kids Pastor to join our team. This is a one-year, fixed-term contract based in the centre of Cambridge.

HT is a vibrant, evangelical, charismatic, Anglican church with a large and growing church family of all ages and stages. We are situated right at the centre of the city and perfectly placed to reach students and adults alike. Our vision is to see Cambridge reached and the world impacted with the good news and transforming power of the risen Lord Jesus.

Alongside the Senior Children’s Pastor and Children’s Pastor (Infants and Babies), you will be responsible for pastoring the children of HT in Years 3–6 and their families, bringing hands-on leadership to the wider team involved in HT Kids, and reaching out to children and families in Cambridge who don’t yet know Jesus. A major part of this role will be managing staff and volunteers to increase their confidence and fruitfulness as they work with children. You will be a leader of leaders, with a heart to invest in and facilitate the ministry of others.

Are you passionate about justice, equity, and inclusion? Do you have the vision and leadership to help shape a Church that truly reflects the diversity of its people?

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Director for Inclusion to lead and champion our commitment to becoming a fully inclusive, justice-seeking, evangelistic and growing Church. This pivotal role will provide strategic direction and expert guidance to embed the principles of Justice, Dignity and Solidarity (JDS) across the Connexion, in alignment with the God for All and Justice-Seeking Church strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and development of the JDS strategy across the Connexion.
• Advise the Conference, Connexional Council, and JDS Committee on inclusion-related strategy and policy.
• Line manage the JDS Programme Coordinator and oversee support for District EDI Officers and Solidarity Circle Coordinators.
• Drive cultural and systemic change within the Church to promote greater representation and participation.
• Represent the Methodist Church in external EDI forums and foster ecumenical partnerships.
• Collaborate with HR and colleagues together with key stakeholders on benchmarking, training, and data analysis related to EDI.

About You:

You will be a strategic thinker and compassionate leader, with:

• A degree-level education and demonstrable experience in EDI leadership.
• Proven ability to influence change, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• A deep understanding of inclusion within faith-based contexts, and a commitment to the mission of the Methodist Church.
• Excellent interpersonal, theological reflection, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life and witness of the Methodist Church. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to ensure that justice, dignity and solidarity are at the heart of everything we do

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 Advisor 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 also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Closing date: 24 November 2025

Interviews will be held in London on: 9 December 2025

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home working after probation)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Senior Producer & Film Unit Manager

Salary range: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Private healthcare package
• Generous pension contributions, increasing with each year of service
• Annual leave of 28 days (including 8 public holidays), increasing by 2 days each year
• of service, plus 1 personal day per year and extended paid leave over Christmas
• Cycle-to-work scheme

About the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) works internationally to protect the natural world and defend the human rights of those who depend on it. We use powerful films, campaigns, and investigations to expose abuses and drive systemic change, from illegal fishing and deforestation to climate breakdown and threats to environmental defenders.

We believe in equity, transparency, and justice - empowering communities on the frontlines of environmental crises and amplifying their voices to secure lasting change.

About the Role

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated and creative individual to start their career in environmental film production and campaigning.

As Production Assistant, you will play a vital supporting role within EJF’s Film Unit — helping to research, edit, and organise visual content that strengthens our campaigns. You will learn from experienced producers and editors, gaining hands-on experience in documentary and campaign filmmaking, research, and digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-production research, including desk-based location scouting, logistics, and preparation of concise briefs
• Assist in fact-checking and proofreading scripts, captions, and reports
• Select highlights from rushes and compile clip reels for producers and editors
• Support the creation of engaging short videos for social media and events
• Prepare graphics, text, and subtitles; make amendments following feedback
• Organise and archive digital assets — processing and tagging photos and footage
• Help source archive, fair-use footage, and music for editors
• Contribute creative ideas and support for new content across campaigns
• Assist the Film Unit in day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth production workflows

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, factual accuracy, and organisational skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Basic knowledge of After Effects, Audition, Photoshop or Lightroom
• Understanding of social media formats and trends
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A collaborative mindset - comfortable taking direction and feedback
• A genuine interest in environmental and human rights issues
• A willingness to learn, adapt and develop technical and creative skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience filming or using cameras in field or studio environments
• Experience using InDesign, Illustrator, or other design tools
• Basic understanding of editing workflows or file structuring
• Foreign language skills

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are the right person for this role to the email address provided.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer

EJF is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the environmental and media sectors.

Are you passionate about assessment development and eager to make a real impact in the awarding sector?
 
 
TPP Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking an experienced Assessment Developer to join a growing Product team. If you have a background in assessment development and are looking for a fully remote, rewarding role, this could be your next career move.
 
 

• Salary: £27,418 – £32,492 per annum, depending on experience
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Fully remote
• Start date: 5th January 2026
• Other benefits:
  • 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Annual bonus
  • Homeworker allowance
  • Flexible working
  • Professional development opportunities

 
 
 
About the Organisation
 
Our client is an awarding organisation that is dedicated to delivering high-quality qualifications and learning resources. Their mission is to create innovative, accessible, and effective learning content that meets the evolving needs of learners and educators. With a strong commitment to quality and regulatory standards, they work closely with stakeholders to develop resources that make a real impact.

About the Role
 
As an Assessment Developer, you will design, create, and maintain valid and reliable assessments that measure qualification outcomes and meet regulatory requirements. You will own the end-to-end assessment development process, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure all assessment materials are accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of assessment within a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead the development cycle for assessments, ensuring quality and compliance
• Respond to technical queries and provide expert support to stakeholders
• Project manage assessment developments, setting milestones and tracking progress
• Produce, review, and sign off assessment materials and guidance
• Support the recruitment and management of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Maintain assessment systems and ensure accurate records
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assessment processes
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and conferences
• Stay up to date with sector developments and regulatory changes

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• Experience in assessment development within an awarding organisation
• Experience in writing, reviewing, or developing assessments
• Background in secondary or further education
• Examining experience is desirable
• Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience (essential)
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficient digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Commitment to customer service and inclusive practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 
 
Interview Process
 

• Two-stage interview process, including a digital literacy assessment and/or a role-specific task
• First stage interviews from 19th November 2025
• Role-specific task for second-stage candidates to be completed by 1st December 2025
• Second stage interviews: 3rd–5th December 2025

 
 
To Apply
 

• CV only

 
 
Deadline
 

• Friday 21st November 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Fundraising and Engagement Officer
Post no: 653
Office base: Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,790 per annum FTE (£16,750 per annum actual for 25 hours per week)
Hours: 25.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

This exciting Fundraising and Engagement Officer role will be part of the Fundraising and Engagement team to ensure that the delivery of Mind BLMK’s current and future offer of fundraising and engagement are effectively delivered. As the Fundraising and Engagement Officer you will be responsible for supporting the growth of income across individual, major donors alongside community and corporate fundraising.

In this role you will be responsible for implementing and administrating fundraising and engagement activities, supporting inspiring campaigns, optimising stewardship and attending fundraising events.

As the Fundraising and Engagement Officer you will work closely with the fundraising and engagement team in the planning and development of fundraising initiatives. You will monitor and maintain donor and fundraising data in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures. You will be involved in the planning, implementation of PR, communications, media posting, newsletter, AGM and any other appropriate organisational priorities.

You will have a proactive approach in working well on own and in a team and engage with the wider population of Mind BLMK’s workforce and volunteers.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 21st November 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: Immediate

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.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Head of strategic research development
 

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal
 
Closing date: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 8 December 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 15 December 2025

No agencies please
 
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

Reporting into the director of research development and partnerships, the head of strategic research development leads the development and delivery of Kidney Research UK’s research strategy in our priority and emerging research areas, working closely with our research and health system-facing teams.

The role is responsible for horizon scanning and translating strategic priorities into deliverable research funding initiatives, mobilising multi-partner collaborations that accelerate progress from concept to delivery.

The post-holder will also provide line management for the research programme managers, offering direction, guidance and professional development to ensure coherent delivery across research themes and initiatives.

As a senior member of the team, the post-holder will deputise for the director of research development and partnerships as required, representing the charity with senior stakeholders, making timely decisions, and ensuring strategic continuity across portfolios.

You will have experience in research strategy, development, funding or portfolio management within the health, biomedical or life sciences sector. You’ll combine strategic insight into how research is funded and evaluated with the ability to lead and inspire others, fostering professional growth and wellbeing.

You will be a strategic thinker, confident and assertive, able to make sound decisions, delegate effectively and keep processes moving at pace. Strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) will enable you to work well across teams, build productive relationships with colleagues, and to influence and liaise effectively with external stakeholders.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have experience in the following: Strategic Research Development, Research Strategy Lead, Health Research Leadership, Biomedical Research, Life Sciences Research, Research Portfolio Management, Research Funding Initiatives, Research Strategy Development, Multi-partner Collaboration, Project/Programme Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision-making & Strategic Planning, Funding Evaluation, Policy & Research Translation, Line Management, Team Leadership, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
 
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About the role

You will be home based and will need to travel in the UK, Eire, Europe and further afield as the role develops. 

You will need some storage space available for Charity materials.

If you are self-driven, motivated, and want to help others achieve something amazing in support of Histiocytosis UK, we would love to hear from you.

You are likely to be in a similar role at another charity or have the right experience and transferable skills from another sector. You’ll be confident, enthusiastic, and an exceptional influencer with great customer care and communication skills.

There will be ample opportunity to shape the role, lead on specific projects and put your ideas into action.

The role will be mainly remote working so your experience and motivation will be key in this role so that we can achieve tangible results. 

Who we need?

You will be an excellent communicator, face to face, online, phone or email. You know the importance of listening, and you are the sort of person that brings focus and calm to difficult situations. Prioritising your workload is second nature. Perhaps most importantly of all, you’re energised and driven by a passion for learning and making life better for those with a long term and/or serious illness.

A degree is not essential, but a communication and fundraising skills qualification is desirable. It is important that you have a high standard of writing, and that you are on good terms with your computer, particularly MS office, email and maybe even Mailchimp, Zoom, Sage Accounting, Spreadsheets etc.