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Could you help people improve their health and well-being through gardening? Do you have experience of working in a community gardening or health and social care setting?
At Thrive, our Practitioners work with plants and people to improve an individual’s physical and psychological health, social interaction, skills and confidence.
We’re looking for a Specialist STH Practitioner to provide high quality and effective Social and Therapeutic Horticulture programmes for adults in our gardens in Battersea Park and outreach settings.
Working alongside volunteers, this role will support people with learning disabilities, autism, long term health conditions or disabilities. Delivering horticulture qualifications for client gardeners, such as tutor and assessor for the City & Guild Level 1 Practical Horticulture Skills.
Based at Thrive’s London Centre in Battersea Park. The role will involve some work undertaken off-site in London and occasional travel to the Thrive Centres in Reading and Birmingham.
Appointment to this post will be subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack or e mail recruitment
Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September Interviews are anticipated to take place on w/c 22nd September
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits package including:
- An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
- Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
- Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
- Flexible working and much more!
The Role
What will I be doing?
- Supporting the Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment team to develop thought leadership and IOP policy positions (where relevant) in key aspects of physics education and physics education standards
- Supporting the development and implementation of creative approaches to promoting and embedding this across the education system.
- Supporting the Manager, Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment to develop relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector
Projects you work on may include:
- Working with the team to deliver a project that embeds our existing frameworks e.g. Subject Knowledge Framework for Teaching Physics
- Curating key stakeholder networks e.g. science leads, exam boards etc
- Supporting the development of policy positions on practical work
Who will I work with?
- Manager- Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment
- SEOs
- Marketing and Communications
Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working in a project-based environment with significant internal and external stakeholder interest
- Expertise in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive organisational success
Nice to have
- Physics subject knowledge (up to Level 3 or equivalent) and/or relevant teaching experience would be valuable but not required.
The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!
Application
Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification.
How will I be working?
The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work.
Why should I want to work for the IOP?
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.
To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!
We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.
The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.



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With our transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy drawing nearer we are looking to recruit a Director of Finance and Technology to help with the implementation of our strategic plan and overall leadership and management of the College. This brand new role will lead the Finance and Technology functions and manage our property and investment portfolio to deliver against the Objects of the College.
Initially, the role will focus on taking forward the activity, started by our portfolio CFO, required to launch and embed the financial structure and activities of the Royal College to ensure compliance with our charter objects and the requirements of the charity commission.
About the role:
- Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Support the CEO in developing and delivering the College’s Finance Strategy, including five-year forecasts and strategic financial projects.
- Lead the Finance Department to deliver a high-quality, professional service delivered as a shared service
- Ensuring that technology is able to support the college ambitions through the provision of appropriate skills and capabilities in a cost–effective manner.
Person Specification:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with relevant experience working at a senior level in the Charity sector in a strategic finance role and with proven record of achievement in organisational development
- Prior leadership experience at Executive level of Finance and Technology functions
- Excellent understanding and experience of how technology can be deployed to support organisational goals
- Understanding of royal charter and charitable organisations.
- Developed and led diverse, high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams, leading by example to embed an inquisitive and continuous improvement approach.
- Demonstrates commercial awareness, financial acumen and business management skills in the running of a charity with a vision for considered growth, innovation and an appropriate degree of risk.
About The RPS:
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmacy in Great Britain. We support pharmacists in their education and development, promote pharmacy in the media and government, and lead the way in medicines information across Great Britain and around the world. Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of healthcare. Our vision is to become the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.
How we are currently working:
RPS supports and works in a hybrid way, which means you will be able to work from home; however, there will be an expectation for collaborative face- to-face working – on average and typically this may be something between 4–8 working days per month at our London Office.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for an individual experienced in loyalty and retention campaigns to join us as our Marketing Executive – Loyalty, on a temporary basis, where you will work with colleagues across our Public Impact directorate to deliver outstanding supporter-centred marketing that deepens engagement, grows donor value, and helps create lasting change for children!
Note, this role is for a 3-6 month temporary contract to start as soon as possible.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Marketing Executive – Loyalty, you will play a key role in delivering compelling, multi-channel campaigns that build deeper supporter relationships and increase income for Save the Children UK. Working closely with Marketing Managers, you'll help design and deliver campaigns across Direct Mail, Email, Telemarketing, SMS and Messaging, ensuring our supporters feel valued, inspired, and connected to the impact of their generosity.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Experience in customer or supporter loyalty and retention marketing within the charity sector.
- A track record of growing existing customer or supporter value through appeals, supporter journeys, or donor care initiatives.
- Experience delivering marketing across at least two channels such as Direct Mail, Email, Telemarketing, or SMS.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver complex activity on time and to budget.
- Experience using data and insight to inform plans and improve results.
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.
To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description on our website.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Location: London and one other location TBC - Hybrid working
Salary: Grade 7 - £53,781 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.30 pm
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Please note that this role is being advertised as Senior Solicitor but on appointment the job title will be Managing Solicitor.
Join Shelter as a Senior Solicitor, in our mission to drive systemic change and fight for Justice.
If you are a dedicated Solicitor with specialist knowledge in housing and homelessness law, and a strong commitment to addressing the housing crisis we welcome you to apply for this role.
At a time when the housing emergency continues to deepen, your experience could help transform lives and challenge the systems that perpetuate injustice. Come and play a central role in our mission as a Senior Solicitor to lead a team to defend the right to a safe and secure home.
Working with Shelter means being part of a passionate team that believes a safe home is a fundamental right. Here, your legal skills don’t just change lives—they shape a fairer housing system.
About the role
You will ensure you and your team will deliver high quality legal services and manage our Legal Aid Contract, with your main focus being on your own caseload and to manage and supervise the legal teams who are advocating for clients with housing issues, as well as bringing about systemic change. You will be dealing with personnel issues, providing professional support and supervision to your team, including but not limited to, independent file reviews (IFRs), time recording and good case management, as well as carrying your own caseload of housing litigation.
Contributing to the strategic direction of Shelter legal services nationally will be an important aspect of the role too, as will taking the lead on delivering strategic change aligned to Shelter’s strategy and ensuring Legal aid contract requirements and performance targets are met.
You will be able to identify test case opportunities to address systemic bad practice and so achieve change for a greater number of people and will work closely with the Head of Legal Services, the Hub Management Team and teams within Communications, Policy and Campaigns and Business Development. As a key member of the management team, you will also get to play your part in the management of our offices, including attending management team meetings and collaborating with other teams.
About you
You will be an experienced housing solicitor, court advocate, carrying your own caseload as well as managing and supervising others. You will have a minimum of 4 years post qualification legal practice experience, have supervisor status and have substantial knowledge of housing and homelessness law. You are able to carry out research and policy analysis in the areas of housing, homeless and welfare law, produce reports and presentations.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the team
Our legal Teams (Managing Solicitors, Solicitors, Legal Advisors and Trainees) are based throughout the England hubs, we are currently based in London, Plymouth, Dorset, Bristol, Norwich, Birmingham, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Sheffield and Newcastle.
Our teams are enthusiastic, driven and champions for fighting the housing injustice. Our teams whilst generating an income also address the housing crisis.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a supporting statement with responses to the 'About You' points 1-5 outlined in the job description of no more than 1000 words total. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
CVs without an accompanying supporting statement will not be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Recruitment Agencies
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
You’ll work at the heart of our Fundraising Innovation Team, collaborating with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and external partners to shape and deliver exciting new ideas.
From developing fresh fundraising strategies and gathering market insights to running workshops and championing a culture of innovation, this role puts you at the forefront of creative change. You’ll also lead on internal communications, keeping our teams inspired and connected
Are you brimming with ideas, love collaboration, and want to make a real difference? We’re looking for a Fundraising Innovation Coordinator to help shape and deliver exciting new ways to fund our vital work.
What you’ll be doing:
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Driving forward our Fundraising Innovation strategy, turning ideas into action.
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Researching trends, insights, and opportunities to develop new fundraising products.
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Leading workshops and innovation sessions, bringing teams together to co-create solutions.
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Acting as a key partner across fundraising and communications, supporting teams to embed a culture of innovation.
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Managing internal communications – from newsletters to toolkits – keeping innovation front and centre.
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Representing Marie Curie at external events, staying connected to the latest ideas in fundraising and innovation.
What you’ll need to have:
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Creative thinking with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
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Excellent communication skills, able to build strong relationships and engage teams.
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Project management experience – keeping multiple projects on track and delivering results.
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Confidence in research and insight gathering to inform decision-making.
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A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across different teams and stakeholders.
Please see the full job description.
Application & Interview Process
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As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
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Close date for applications: Sunday 10th August 2025
Salary: £27,450.00 - £30,500
Contract: Full Time, Perm
Based: UK Based, regular travel into the London Office
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
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Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
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25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
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Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
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Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
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Continuous professional development opportunities.
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Industry-leading training programmes
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Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
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Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
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Access to Blue Light Card membership
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Subsidised Eye Care
Additional Information
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests
Starting Salary: £32,829 - £35,856 per annum (inc LW)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: United Kingdom
Location is flexible with potential for remote working
Starting Salary: £32,829 - £35,856 per annum (inc LW)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: United Kingdom
Location is flexible with potential for remote working
Job Profile
The Trusts & Foundations Coordinator role is within the Trusts & Foundations team in CAFOD’s Integrated Funding and Business Innovation section. The post-holder will report to an International Programme Funding Officer Trusts & Foundations, (IPFOTF) and works closely with Trusts & Foundations and Institutional Fundraisers, the Major Gifts and Philanthropy team, other Fundraising & Participation teams and International Programme teams, in order to secure grants under £100,000 from Trusts & Foundations, Religious Orders and Catholic Associations. If you have some experience in Trusts & Foundations fundraising, coupled with experience of religious orders, enjoy working with a variety of people across an organisation and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of marginalised communities across the world, please do apply.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship management and cultivation
- Responsibility for stewardship and development of a portfolio of mainstream grant-making trusts, personal/family trusts, Catholic/Christian trusts and Catholic religious orders and associations.
- Responsibility to re-engage lapsed trusts.
- Work with the IPFOTF to develop appropriate strategies for cultivation, donation uplift, and approaches to prospective trusts and religious orders.
- Prepare well-researched funding applications/proposals and produce timely reports.
- Ensure all communications are appropriate to the needs of the funder.
- Liaise with other team members in gathering relevant communication materials.
- Ensure that funders are appropriately invited to donor cultivation events and that relevant materials and other documentation are prepared as necessary.
Prospect research
- Conduct internal and external prospect research on donors/prospects using the internet, online databases and other sources, e.g. Charity Commission and Fundsonline, segmenting and prioritising as appropriate.
- Carry out research on CAFOD projects and programmes available for funding/requiring funding and liaising with international colleagues for this purpose.
- Engage with relevant media articles, particularly in the Catholic and religious media.
Information management
- Monitor on a regular basis the funding interests of charitable trusts, income and expenditure trends, information about trustees, application procedures etc.
- Maintain up to date records of all communications with trusts and ensure that all information is recorded accurately on the database.
- Keep up to date on external developments in trust fundraising and participate in the Institute of Fundraising Trusts Special Interest Group.
Other
- Contribute to other aspects of CAFOD’s work where necessary, including engaging in divisional and CAFOD-wide forums, as agreed with Head of Team.
- Support CAFOD in ensuring an integrated approach to fundraising across our different income streams.
- An essential requirement of all members of the Team is to keep donor information that is not in the public forum strictly confidential.
- Attend and contribute to regular section, department and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings.
- Participate in training and other activities as requested by their line manager.
- Welcome visitors to Romero House.
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Person Specification
Understanding our context
· Understanding Catholic identity: Recognise the place of CAFOD as a development agency within the CARITAS and CIDSE networks and the Church.
· Understanding CAFOD:Explain to others what is distinctive about CAFOD as a Catholic Development agency.
· Understanding international development: Have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups and communities.
Working together
· Managing ourselves: I am a self-starter and willing to take responsibility for getting the work done.
· Working with others: Build collaborative relationships across CAFOD and with donors, suppliers and external partners.
· Communicating: Present complex issues simply and clearly in order to motivate and inspire supporters.
· Looking outwards:I focus on how CAFOD can make a real difference in the lives of those in poor or marginalised communities.
Making change happen
· Managing resources: I use our information systems and processes to ensure work is completed and recorded efficiently.
· Achieving results: I am conscientious and can be relied upon to deliver on time and in full.
· Managing our performance: I agree realistic deadlines and measurable objectives for myself and others.
· Taking the lead: I take the lead in identifying solutions and making change happen.
Job-specific competencies
I. Knowledge and understanding of trusts and foundation fundraising, preferably gained in a UK charity.
II. Experience of engagement with Religious Orders to secure funding for charity work.
III. Polished writing skills with the ability to adapt the style of writing to a range of communications tools.
IV. Experience of extracting and analysing key information and diligent and accurate in recording information.
V. Good verbal communication skills and experience of face to face engagement with potential funders.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of the culture, structure and networks of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
- Experience of planning and implementing fundraising or cultivation events for high net worth individuals, including trusts and foundations.
- Experience of proposal writing and donor reporting.
- Knowledge of overseas development or humanitarian work.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.
CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
An independent think-tank based in London.
The Job
We are recruiting Finance Business Partners to support research teams and collaborate closely with the central finance team. In this role, you will be part of a research centre, working with budget holders and research leads to provide an effective and efficient financial service. Research funding comes from a mixture of grants/contracts from government, foundations, and (to a lesser extent) corporates.
Responsibilities will include producing regular quarterly forecasts and the annual budget, supporting project costing, overseeing financial management of research projects, and providing variance analysis. You will also collaborate on the production of management accounts, support financial accruals and income recognition, and contribute to the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Additionally, you will oversee auditing processes, ensure project reporting meets funding requirements, and support the implementation of a new finance system.
The Person
We are looking for an ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, financial project management, and setting budgets and forecasts. Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous, as is knowledge of different funders, philanthropic foundations, government departments, international organisations, businesses, and NGOs (grants and donor reporting). The ideal candidate will be able to present financial information clearly, work with accuracy and consistency, balance multiple deadlines, and have a proactive, self-motivating, and collaborative approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential.
What's in it for you?
The salary available for this role is up to £60,000 per year. The organisation offers approximately 30 days' annual leave (plus public holidays), pension salary exchange (6% employer contribution), an employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working, and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. Lunch is provided free every Tuesday and Wednesday. This is a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. All of this is provided in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment.
Please apply now to be considered!
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Why you should join Ella’s…
- You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
- You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.
Job description and person specification
This is an exciting and varied role that encompasses all aspects of our fundraising activity and will support the development of relationships with our individual donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partners, and Community/Faith Groups. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a charity or other related organisation, in a fundraising and / or marketing team, and will bring relevant, transferable experience to apply to this role. You will work closely with the fundraising team to research, steward, and help secure funding and on your own initiative. Your work will play a key role in enabling our mission to help unlock lasting freedom among women who have survived trafficking, exploitation and other forms of violence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of our individual giving programme including the planning and delivery of fundraising appeals and campaigns.
- Ensure donations are promptly acknowledged and recorded on our fundraising database, Donorfy.
- Lead the development of our use of Donorfy to record and report on our fundraising data, and manage donor relationships.
- Support the planning and delivery of key fundraising events including our annual Gala fundraising event.
- Conduct periodic and ad hoc prospect research on previous and prospective funders and identify new funding opportunities under the supervision of the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead.
- Support the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead to maintain a calendar of deadlines and reporting requirements
- Coordinate periodic mail outs to Trusts and Foundations in the small/general category.
- Support the cultivation and stewardship of corporate supporters under the direction of the Head of Fundraising.
- Assist with developing corporate partnership proposals, and other communications including periodic newsletters and social
- Help coordinate volunteer opportunities for our corporate partners
- Provide general admin support for corporate partners and corporate enquiries.
- Build relationships with local community and faith-based groups, providing support and materials for community-led fundraising activities.
- Represent the organisation at relevant events or meetings, when appropriate
- Contribute to team planning, reporting, and income forecasting
- Note take at team meetings and chase actions.
Benefits
- Part of a small team, delivering a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build their futures.
- We are always developing and growing so you will have the opportunity to give direction and vision to the work and to work alongside a committed team.
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
It is intended that interviews will be held remotely during September. Candidates will be invited to interview by email.
If you have queries about any aspect of this role or the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an informal and confidential discussion then please email us. Please also note that appointment to this role will be subject to a DBS check. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
- We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
- We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
- We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Work Practice Consultant x3 - (North East, North West and Scotland)
Making a Difference in Foster Care!
We are seeking three dedicated and experienced Practice Consultants to join our team and help deliver transformative fostering support across the North East, North West England and Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to drive improvements in fostering practice and positively impact the lives of children and young people in care.
Positions Available
- North East England
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North East is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.
- North West England
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North West is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.
- Scotland
- Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £25,578 – £28,623)
- Hours: 21 hours per week
- Location: Pan-Scotland. Office base in Glasgow. Travel across Scotland is essential, with occasional UK-wide travel.
About the Role
As a Practice Consultant, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering services in Advice, Advocacy and Mediation, Training, and Practice Consultancy. Your work will contribute to our mission to empower, enrich, and support the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality training and consultancy services to fostering providers and carers.
- Support the development of fostering policy and practice across the UK.
- Champion trauma-informed, child-centred, and solution-focused approaches.
- Contribute to our publications, resources, and events.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and support membership engagement.
About You
We are looking for passionate professionals with:
- A relevant qualification (e.g., social work) or substantial fostering experience.
- Experience in training, mediation, and advocacy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A sound understanding of fostering legislation and practice.
- Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively.
- A flexible and proactive attitude to travel and service delivery.
About the Organisation
You will be working for the UK’s leading fostering charity, to ensure that every child in foster care can thrive. The charity provides training, support, and resources to foster carers, influences policy, and campaigns for positive change.
They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered. If you want to be part of a charity that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What We Offer
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Helpline (24/7)
- Eye care contribution
- Season ticket loan
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
Key Dates - Closing date for all roles: 9 September 2025
North East & North West England roles:
- Shortlisting: 11 September 2025
- Interviews: 17–18 September 2025
- Location: In person in our Southwark office or via Teams (by exception)
Scotland role:
- Shortlisting: 12 September 2025
- Interviews: 25 September 2025
- Location: In person at our Glasgow office or via Teams (by exception)
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fostering Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Training and Development Officer, Youth Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Learning and Development Officer, Childcare Worker, Policy and Practice Officer, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Officer, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Making The Leap is an innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.
The organisation has two pillars: Programmes – which is direct delivery to young people from less-advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to raise their aspirations and increase their access to opportunities, and Leadership and Advocacy - which covers the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast, the Social Mobility List, our research function and a number of strands: core Making The Leap, your remit would be directly with the first three strands and your team will be responsible for generating the income for core Making The Leap.
Role overview:
As a member of MTL’s senior management team, you will take responsibility for the organisation’s growth and outward facing initiatives. You will lead and manage the organisation’s portfolio of social mobility leadership strands, and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders. You will provide dynamic day-to-day leadership for the MTL’s directorate responsible for income generation, impact, research, communications and policy, and ensure the organisation continues to be an exemplar of innovation, integrity and collaboration. You will also be contributing to, implementing and monitoring delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity that aims to support young people to make safe choices about drugs and alcohol and reduce harm. We do this through increasing understanding of the effects and risks, and helping to develop life skills and resilience. The Foundation was set up in January 2014 by Tim and Fiona Spargo-Mabbs in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Daniel having taken ecstasy
We are recruiting an Operations Coordinator to join our team. This role will work closely with the Director to provide Executive Assistant support; work with the Head of Operations to provide HR and finance administration and coordination; and will provide general administrative support across the staff team. This is a new post to support our ever-growing work, and will be based in our Purley office.
Suitable candidates will:
- be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol
- have experience of providing EA support
- have experience and confidence of using financial data and of coordinating both finance and HR-related processes
- have excellent organisation and multi-tasking skills, with experience of coordinating a range of admin processes
- be a skilled and clear communicator, enjoying working closely with a number of people within the extended team
- enjoy working in a small and busy team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Inclusion Coordinator
Can you make sure that there is an exciting offer for young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs), at this local Youth Zone?
Coordinators are crucial members of the delivery team, responsible for an exciting programme of activities for their given area.
If you have a passion for putting young people first, then we want to hear from you!
Position: Inclusion Coordinator
Location: London W12 7TF
Salary: £31,200 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (inc. evenings and weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 1st September 2025
About the Role
Inclusion Coordinator will design and deliver creative arts activities for young people, overseeing the programmes for the Sensory Room and Duty Management of the Sunday Beyond Session. As well as this, you will provide line management support, coaching and development for arts sessional workers in their areas. This role requires a minimum of 55% of working hours spent face to face with young people.
In the first 6 months, you will have:
- Supported the Youth Zone to achieve 1000 visits by young people a week, inspired by the continually changing & vibrant offer.
- Collaborated with the delivery team to ensure a vibrant & engaging programme is in place every session, planned 3 months in advance with input & co-creation with young people.
- Grown, recruited, developed & led the sessional inclusion youth work team to provide a supportive, safe, inclusive, and ambitious environment.
- Developed strong local SEN/D partnerships which result in direct benefit to the borough's young people.
- Introduced the OnSide Evaluation Framework alongside young people's feedback to enhance the quality of the support given to help young people's progression.
- Created progression pathways for young people to build on our 'practice, perfect and perform' model.
- Ensured volunteers & young leaders are well managed and supported.
- Helped to deliver an engaging Beyond session with up to 60 young people attending per session; ensuring that our members with additional needs are supported with our "All About Me" forms.
Once you click to apply, you will be able to read the full Job Pack and scope of the role.
About You
With a relevant qualification in SEND or Youth Work Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development (for example Safeguarding, health & Safety, Management), you will have experience of delivering SEND activities to young people in-line with relevant guidance and good practice.
You will have essential, proven experience of working with young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a range of settings and experience of engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities. We are also looking for someone with experience of managing a staff team, ideally including volunteers and with a strong commitment to safeguarding children.
We need someone with a willingness to work evenings and every Sunday morning and to cover events, holidays and staff absence
If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate.
About the Organisation
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people.
Open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s evenings and weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer a safe and active space for young people to flourish in their leisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they can grow as individuals. This is a charity that the whole community can be proud of, and you can be part of that journey
As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at OnSide, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be female, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
You may have experience in areas such as Youth Work, Youth Worker, Children’s Worker, Children’s Support Worker, SEND Youth Work, SEND Youth Worker, SEND Children’s Worker, SEND Children’s Support Worker, SEND Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Holiday Club, Activities Coordinator, SEND Activities Coordinator. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
This role is split across two impactful organisations:
Black Thrive Global (BTG) works to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black communities. We embed race equity in systems change and co-create solutions alongside communities.
Just Like Us (JLU) is the UK’s LGBT+ young people’s charity, empowering 18–25-year-olds to share their experiences in schools and improve LGBT+ inclusion through peer-led talks and ambassador programmes.
This joint role represents an exciting partnership between two organisations committed to racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion and systemic transformation.
1. Just Like Us (3.5 days/week): To support the delivery of Just Like Us’ Ambassador and School Talks programmes – including recruitment, training and coordination of young LGBT+ volunteers and engaging with schools to foster inclusive environments.
2. Black Queer & Thriving: There is potential for this role to expand in scope (up to 1.5 additional days per week), subject to funding. Should this occur, the role may include additional responsibilities in line with the aims of the Black LGBTQ+ Working Group and Southwark engagement priorities. Any change in working hours or duties would be discussed and agreed in advance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Just Like Us (3.5 days/week)
- Support the delivery of the Ambassador Programme, including recruitment, training and retention of LGBT+ volunteers aged 18–25.
- Coordinate and run community events for Black LGBT+ young people to support outreach and recruitment of volunteers.
- Represent Just Like Us at events such as conferences and prides to amplify our programmes to a range of audiences.
- Support Just Like Us volunteer recruitment drives by building relationships with university societies and volunteering services, community partners and charity partners in London and the South East.
- Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of LGBT+ mentors.
- Attend relevant cross-team meetings with the Just Like Us team such as the fortnightly Ambassador Recruitment meeting
- Support with the quality assurance of school talks through observations and slide checks.
- Assist the volunteering team with the coordination and delivery of ambassador skills workshops where needed.
- Work with the project evaluation consultant to assist with the running of focus groups.
- Conduct exit interviews with Black LGBT+ ambassadors.
-Support on a social action project with Black LGBT+ ambassadors in Year 3
- Ensure all activities are inclusive, trauma-informed and aligned with principles of equity and justice.
Please check the attachment in this advert for the Person Specification
Interview Dates: 16th-17th September 2025
Additional Information
Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible. If you require any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Start Date: We are ideally looking for someone to start from October 2025, though we are happy to discuss flexibility with the right candidate.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to long-term financial sustainability and strategic growth. With a strong social purpose and a collaborative culture, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation, inclusivity, and customer-driven service.
Your new role
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead and coordinate the financial planning process, owning the annual financial plan. You'll ensure that economic and operational assumptions are robust, aligned with strategic objectives, and reconciled across all financial statements. This role also supports regulatory reporting, rating agency presentations, and M&A analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual financial planning cycle and preparing Board-level reports.
- Developing and challenging financial assumptions with divisional heads.
- Managing stress testing models.
- Owning the financial model and ensuring alignment across finance teams.
- Supporting regulatory submissions and responding to queries.
- Providing strategic analysis for internal committees and external stakeholders.
- Line managing financial analyst and fostering a collaborative team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- A full accountancy qualification is essential (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-ideally within housing or the not-for-profit sector.
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling tools.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and in a central London office. Expectation of two days in the office each week.
- c.£70,000 salary depending on experience.
- Generous benefits package.
What you need to do now
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