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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly organised administrator to support our Fundraising team.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Harris Federation’s impactful fundraising efforts through vital administrative assistance. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and other team members, you will help celebrate and acknowledge our donors by crafting thoughtful reports and heartfelt communications. Your contributions will ensure donors feel valued through timely updates, expressions of gratitude and meaningful engagement.
You will also establish and maintain an efficient system to manage our donation records, ensuring that every contribution is acknowledged and appreciated.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing administrative support to the Fundraising, Partnerships and Alumni department of the Harris Federation
- Supporting the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and colleagues with donor reporting, including managing invoices, preparing thank-you communications, providing timely updates and sending reports to funders
- Maintaining an accurate database and systems to manage donation records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
- Coordinating and tracking fundraising activities, deadlines and events to support the smooth operation of campaigns
- Assisting with scheduling meetings, managing calendars and organising internal and external communications
- Supporting the preparation of fundraising proposals, presentations and other documentation as required
- Handling incoming enquiries related to fundraising and partnership activity professionally and promptly
- Contributing to the evaluation and continuous improvement of fundraising administration processes
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Qualifications to degree or equivalent
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (specifically Outlook, Excel and Word)
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to maintain accuracy to a high standard
- Excellent prioritisation skills and time management
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Chief Executive Officer
Are you an ambitious, mission-driven leader ready to guide a pioneering children’s charity through transformational growth?
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000–£95,000 per annum
Location: Ockbrook, Derbyshire (with some UK travel)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Monday 14 July 2025
Final Interviews: Thursday 18 September 2025
About the Role
Over The Wall Camp (OTWC) is a national children’s charity providing life-changing residential and online experiences for children with serious illness and their families. We’re at a pivotal moment in our journey as we prepare to open our new permanent camp and headquarters in Ockbrook, Derbyshire in 2026, a move that will double our reach and deepen our impact.
As our next Chief Executive, you’ll lead the charity through this exciting period of transition and growth. Working closely with our dedicated board, senior leadership team, and growing supporter base, you’ll drive strategy, expand services, and increase income from voluntary, capital, and commercial streams.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the delivery of our Ockbrook capital development and future phases
· Build our new commercial offering to maximise use of our site
· Grow voluntary and major donor income alongside a strong fundraising team
· Inspire and lead a dedicated team of 40+ staff and 250 volunteers
· Act as a compelling ambassador for the organisation across the sector
About You
We’re looking for a confident, inclusive, and purpose-driven leader with:
· Proven senior leadership experience in the charity or mission-driven sector
· A strong track record in fundraising and income generation (including capital and commercial income)
· Experience of managing organisational change and strategic development
· Financial acumen and governance awareness at board level
· A deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families affected by serious illness
About Over The Wall Camp
OTWC has been supporting children with serious illness and their families for over 25 years. As the UK’s member of the global SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor Paul Newman, we deliver inclusive, and transformational camp experiences. With a new permanent home in Derbyshire, our future is full of promise.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented or marginalised groups.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Director of Programmes, Director of Fundraising, Director of Strategy, Charity Director, Executive Director, Head of Operations, Capital Projects Lead, Commercial Director, or Director of Business Development.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Talent to help advance our mission: ensuring that no child faces mental health issues alone. This pivotal role will lead the development of a talent strategy that supports our organisational goals, ensuring we have the right people in the right roles at the right time, and fosters an inclusive, empowered workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape and deliver a comprehensive talent plan aligned with business objectives.
- Identify and mobilise our internal talent.
- Lead the development of succession planning and talent frameworks that support career growth, retention, and equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups, in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action plan.
- Oversee Recruitment and Learning & Development functions to ensure a smooth, compliant onboarding and induction experience for new staff.
- Use data-driven insights to inform talent decisions and support workforce planning.
Essential Criteria:
- CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in talent management, leadership development, and succession planning.
- Strong understanding of Apprenticeship Levy regulations and apprenticeship programme standards.
- Track record of managing high-volume recruitment campaigns, particularly in peak periods such as the start of the academic year.
- In-depth knowledge of recruitment and talent development best practices.
- Confidence using HR systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, L&D platforms and analytics tools.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 15th July 2025
1st Interview date: TBC
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £29,855.00 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced positive Activities Worker. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.
The Positive Activities worker is a new role within the Children's Society East, offering a range of activities that supports a healthy alternative to managing a risks and vulnerabilities that otherwise could lead to long term substance use (inclusive of alcohol and tobacco).
This role links with our Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (EYPDAS). EYPDAS work with young people aged up to 25 years old who require support for substance or alcohol use. We neither condone nor condemn use but support young people on a voluntary basis to create a care plan that suits their needs and motivations. EYPDAS sits within the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse.
In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -
Delivering diversionary interventions with vulnerable young people (8-25) on both a one to one and group work capacity. As well as working to support the family network.
Co-producing care plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.
Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.
You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility
You will need to demonstrate that you have:
-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.
-Experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.
-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.
-Experience of supporting young people through Participation and Youth Voice support.
-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
-Experience of working on one's own and within a team.
-Experience of using IT based case management systems.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is midday on 23rd July 2025. If after 14 days we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 7th July onwards.
Interviews will be held on 31st July 2025.
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Grade: 0 - Director
Hours: Full time Permanent (37.5 hours per week). Flexible hours considered.
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports: Head of Learning & Development, Head of HR, Volunteer Development Manager, Facilities and Events Manager
Key Interdependencies: Executive/Senior Leadership Teams/Trustees/Safeguarding Advisor
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (A relocation package is available for the successful candidate if they require a move to Cornwall for this role).
Role Purpose
ShelterBox has changed a lot in the last five years, and the humanitarian sector is also evolving as we do, with a much stronger focus on partnerships with local organisations on the front lines of aid delivery. Yet we still send staff and volunteers on visits to programme sites, often taking calculated risks to oversee how we can learn and improve humanitarian operations. Our people are led by strong values of service and dedication, without which we could not serve communities after disaster. We are now seeking to put stronger systems in place to ensure we are getting the best from our staff and volunteers, and that we as an employer are giving them the best possible experience as members of this international organisation.
ShelterBox is searching for an experienced senior people leader with a proven ability to lead through ambiguity and transformation, with a track record of embedding high-performance cultures and navigating complex change in mission-driven environments. The successful candidate will provide leadership to our excellent people team and help to develop and deliver an engaging and effective new organisational people strategy, which must reflect the complexity of a globally distributed organisation, ensuring cultural intelligence, equity, and inclusion are embedded across all people practices. The Director of People and Culture will also work closely with our 13 affiliate offices to ensure alignment in our strategic direction on people management.
This isn't just about being a Director of People and Culture who has oversight of all aspects of the people function. This role is also about delivering visible and compassionate leadership as part of our Executive Team, consistently upholding and embodying our values of participation, learning, integrity and flexibility. The successful candidate will bring an assured presence with the ability to make decisions and influence at all levels, including Board and international affiliates. They will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Executive Team and be a visible, values-driven leader across the organisation.
You will be helping to build a new purpose-driven people strategy, embedding core values and our organisational mission. You will lead the team in driving our Employer Value Proposition: how we hire, train, develop and retain our people to meet the long-term aims and ambitions of the organisation. There will be a particular focus on training our future leaders and current managers in best practices, as well as establishing accountability for measuring performance and rewarding success.
You will oversee all aspects of the organisation's HR, learning and development, EDI, and well-being functions and a significant proportion of our volunteering support. You will be responsible for leading a function which works collaboratively with other teams to meet the organisation's overall people needs, and which recognises the critical importance of ShelterBox's staff and volunteers in delivering the organisation's ambitious plans.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this role also reports to the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis on all People matters. This role is also the Executive Team Lead on the Board's People and Risk Committee.
The Director of People and Culture is also a member of ShelterBox's Executive Team. This is our most senior management team, with overall responsibility for leading, planning and managing the work and development of the organisation. As a team, they are responsible for the delivery of 2025 plans as well as the implementation and development of longer-term strategy, and for ensuring that the wider organisational strategy delivers for the people we support.
The successful candidate will be starting a role within an exciting, supportive, and fast-evolving organisation. We are realigning our strategy to facilitate further growth in the face of mounting humanitarian needs. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and ambition to work towards a world where no one is left without shelter.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Together with the CEO, Executive Team and People Team, develop and embed a long-term people strategy to achieve ShelterBox's overall strategic aims. Providing a clear future focused approach to redefine our Employer Value Proposition - including Reward, talent management and Performance Management approach.
- Strategically lead the people function, driving operational effectiveness, and ensuring staff and volunteer voices are represented across all levels of the organisation, including at Executive level.
- Partner with the executive team on workforce planning, risk management, and using people data to make informed decisions
- Lead the organisation to create and sustain a culture that drives employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Manage and support staff members through the challenges and opportunities of a new strategic implementation cycle, helping to sustainably scale up ShelterBox internationally.
- Develop engaging people policies that align with and support our employer value proposition and cultural identity, with the aim of creating a truly positive, purposeful, accountable and collegial culture and work environment.
- Oversee recruitment and talent retention strategies to ensure the organisation always has the workforce it needs.
- Working with Legal/Finance/Safety & Security/Safeguarding teams to ensure adherence to risk register, current legislation, and Charity Commission requirements.
- Driving a culture of Continuous Professional Development across the organisation.
- Oversight of timely completion of all external audit recommendations relating to people.
- Executive Sponsor for EDI and Wellbeing Working Groups with responsibility for reporting to Exec/Trustee teams and providing visible support for EDI and wellbeing initiatives.
- Develop strong working relationships with the Executive Team and Trustees, providing advice and guidance as needed. Production of regular reports, for review at People, Audit, Risk, & Compliance, and wider board meetings.
- Play an active part in the H&S steering group. Assist in developing, implementing, and ensuring the application of policies.
- Provide leadership and direction on volunteering at ShelterBox, working with the Volunteer Development Manager to implement a volunteer strategy that meets the needs of the organisation.
- Manage annual HR/L&D budgets. Ensure strict adherence to these budgets throughout each financial year.
- As part of the Crisis Management Team, ensure the right people processes and procedures are in place to support the organisation and our teams in the event of a crisis.
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Employer Policy Specialist
Working Hours: 0.6FTE (full-time equivalent 37.5 hours). There is a degree of flexibility surrounding the working hours which will be determined by the demands of the role.
Salary: 0.6FTE: £40,658 (the full-time equivalent salary is: £67,763).
Start Date: 1st September 2025.
Reporting to: Director of Public Affairs & Policy
Deadline for applications: Friday 18th July 2025, 5pm
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted online on Thursday 24th July
Overview
The DfE has nominated CST as the employer representative for academy trusts for specific purposes (for example, the school support staff negotiating body). The postholder will be required to work directly with the Department for Education at a senior level to undertake the duties associated with this employer representative role. CST also wishes to strengthen its support to members on wider matters of employer policy. There is significant scope to shape and develop this role.
Key Responsibilities
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Have a detailed understanding of the terms and conditions of employment of teaching and support staff and the workforce issues affecting the education sector, particularly those influencing recruitment and retention of staff.
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The ability to build relationships with key stakeholders (members, senior DfE officials and ministers) and work closely with other employer representative organisations.
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Working closely with the CEO and Deputy CEO, build relationships at senior level with trade unions (leadership, teacher and support staff unions).
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Lead on developing CST’s employer policy and guidance, working with our members and commanding their support and respect, and working closely with the policy team.
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Support the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Public Affairs and Policy to influence and respond to government policy in respect of employer policy, including drafting responses to government consultations and being our representative on the DfE’s formally constituted groups.
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Provide professional support and guidance to members on matters relating to employer policy, within the restrictions of what we are insured to do as a professional body.
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Support our HR professional community.
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Speak with authority at events and conferences as CST’s nominated representative on employer policy.
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Offer support to the wider CST policy team in other areas that fall within the postholder’s experience or expertise. This may include occasionally deputising for other team members for example covering for annual leave or sickness absence.
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Any other duties and responsibilities that may be delegated by the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive or Director of Public Affairs and Policy from time to time.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Likely educated to degree level (or holding a similar professional qualification or experience) with significant knowledge and experience of employment matters within the education sector and employer policy.
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The ideal candidate will have experience working at senior level likely within an educational, policy or consultancy setting. Knowledge of schools and the trust sector is essential as is the ability to respond to issues in a way which conveys the practical realities of working in schools.
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A sound understanding of the differences between academy trusts and the maintained sector.
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Secure knowledge of legislation, regulations and policy that affect school trusts.
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Authority and gravitas with the ability to speak up at meetings with senior officials with the required diplomacy and at all times with the members’ interests in mind.
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People-centred, with excellent relational skills, adept at forming and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, members and senior external stakeholders (including policy makers, employer representative organisations and trade unions).
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Output focused, able to execute a range of communications across channels efficiently.
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Fluent and precise, an excellent communicator who writes well.
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The ability to analyse detail and distil key points, identifying matters of concern or interest to school trusts.
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Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines, including turning around high-quality responses to members and DfE in short timescales.
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Someone who embodies the Nolan Principles and acts with integrity and discretion.
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Aligned with CST’s aims to promote education for public benefit.
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Skilled at working remotely as part of a close-knit team. Whilst this position is remote (home-based) there will be the requirement to attend in person meetings from time to time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire
£13,676.00 per annum, working 20 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Waking Night Behavioural Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
The shift pattern for this role: 21:30-07:30 10 hour night shift two nights a week
What you'll do:
* Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere.
* Supporting the customer in their preferred night-time routine, including personal care, and promoting good sleep hygiene.
* Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences.
* Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed.
* Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night-time hours.
* Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities.
* Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging to achieve Support Plan goals.
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking';
* Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night-time activity, including any incidents;
* Working in line with Look Ahead's lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
* Adhering to all other Look Ahead policies and procedures.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience
Desirable:
- Driving Licence
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please our website for full Job description
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Conservation Officer - Mourne Park on a fixed term contract until December 2029 to support the work on the development and delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park.
The Role:
• This is a key role in The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park. The Conservation Officer will be required to work on the development and delivery of woodland creation and restoration operations, natural and built heritage and countryside access projects and local habitat auditing and assessment programmes.
• The role will be responsible for providing advice and assessments to landowners who wish to participate on the woodland creation or restoration element of the project and continually monitor work undertaken to ensure successful implementation.
• You will co-ordinate and oversee implementation work on heritage conservation projects identified by the project, including the writing of management plans when required.
• You are responsible for fostering good relations with partners, contractors, interested organisations and individuals, local people, visitors and the media. Identifying, reviewing and meeting with potential partners who could assist the project to meet its objectives and whose objectives could be assisted by the project.
• This role is based in Mourne Park, Northern Ireland and will require the successful candidate to travel to site and around Northern Ireland as required.
• This role is a funded fixed term role until December 2029.
• This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
• This role is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• Hands on experience in project delivery especially in complex, multi-disciplinary projects bringing together a variety of skills from both within and outside the organisation to plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and to budget.
• You’ll have experience in forestry or conservation land management experience, including experience of volunteer and community engagement.
• You’ll have achievement in working with, developing and managing land management and owning partners.
• You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• You’ll know about the techniques for native woodland creation, native woodland design for conservation and economic objectives, and experience of managing woodland creation sites.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience.
• This role does require regular travel to and from Mourne Park and Northern Ireland. A full UK driving licence is required.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers. We do not ask for your CV at application stage.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 21st July.
We are looking for an Individual Giving Officer to play a pivotal role in helping fund vital research by recruiting, retaining and stewarding supporters who donate through appeals, regular giving, by purchasing merchandise and through weekly lottery and raffle.
This is a London based role with hybrid working.
The Charity
A well respected health charity dedicated to supporting high-quality research and investment in developing effective treatments, while also championing equality, diversity and inclusion. You would be joining a welcoming team with a collaborative work culture while also being eligible for the employee benefits, which include
- A generous annual leave starting at 25 days per annum increasing one day each year after five years up to a maximum of 30 days
- Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work
- A pension contribution of 5% of your basic salary into a group personal pension plan with a minimum personal contribution of 3%
- Life insurance through death-in-service benefits from the first day of employment..... as well as much more.
The Role
With the support of the Head of Individual Giving you will be responsible for campaign planning, testing, creative development, researching content and images for new appeals, agency management and delivery, making sure that any appeal is run efficiently and effectively from start to finish.
Support acquisition activity including media/list selection, creative development and testing, optimising existing campaigns.
You will be supported in working to the existing budget but will be able to influence and input into future financial planning from the results of your campaign tests and your negotiation skills with our suppliers.
Assist with the development of in memory, legacy marketing and newsletter development.
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience in working on direct marketing campaigns for a charity.
Ideally experience of supporting direct mail, telemarketing, email and online campaigns.
Experience of using a fundraising database for charity CRM.
Proven copywriting, editorial and proofreading skills, with ability to tailor copy to the audience.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
HR Assistant Location: Birmingham Salary: £28,163 - £29,572 per annum The Role Are you passionate about supporting people and playing a key role in nurturing a positive workplace culture? They’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their central team at the Multi Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to support and develop your HR career in a values-driven organisation committed to delivering excellence in education, working closely with schools, leaders, and support staff. As an HR Assistant, you will:
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to make a positive impact across multiple schools. Skills and Qualifications
A CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable but not essential. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Fairfax Multi Academy Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. |
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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!
My client is a UK health charity dedicated to supporting individuals & families, campaigning for better care and funding groundbreaking research.
With a clear and ambitious vision for the future, they are now looking towards investment in their corporate services function to ensure their bold aspirations are supported.
As these changes take place, they are looking to bring in some additional support to their finance function that will play an important role in the transformation:
Working as a Finance Business Partner, key responsibilities will include:
- Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to your business area, providing high-quality financial analysis and insight.
- Oversee financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling and scenario planning.
- Supporting the department to review current working practices and processes, making recommendations with both efficiencies and commerciality in mind.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant and have a proven track record in finance business partnering and analysis. A good level of Excel and an engaging can-do approach are also essential. My client is open to candidates from both the Not-for-Profit and commercial sectors.
This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, this role would be based in their London office 2 days a week.
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!
Just over a year ago, Children Not Numbers was founded in response to the unprecedented crisis facing Palestinian children in Gaza.
Our UK-based medico-legal NGO was established to be a voice for the most vulnerable and innocent victims: children. We chose the name Children Not Numbers to acknowledge that the dead and wounded are not simply statistics.
From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to provide life-saving medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term support to children affected by war and poverty. Our six core objectives are:
- Immediate short-term medical evacuation
- Medical aid delivery
- Sustainable rehabilitation support
- Advocacy for children’s rights
- Educational programme implementation
- Supporting junior Gazan medics
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to support our growing and ambitious fundraising team. This diverse role is key to helping us raise vital funds through individual giving, community fundraising initiatives, and challenge events. You’ll support the smooth running of our regular giving programme, handle general fundraising administration and ensure excellent supporter care and team efficiency.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you:
- Have 1+ years' employment within a charity or NGO, ideally within a fundraising team or an international development organisation.
- Reside in the UK and hold right to work status
- Are already set up, or are able to set up, in order to fulfil a contractor role (this is not a PAYE employee position)
You will also be skilled in:
- Managing multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Written and verbal communication
- Demonstrating a high attention to detail and accuracy
- Using databases and online platforms (training will be provided)
- Acting as a team player with a positive, can-do attitude
It would be highly desirable if you:
- Bring lived experience of or strong affinity with the cause
- Are familiar with CRM systems, such as Beacon, Salesforce, Donorfy or Raisers Edge)
- Have knowledge of fundraising best practices and donor stewardship
Application is initially by CV only. Cover letters are not required for initial application. Therefore please ensure that the essential/desirable person specification points above are made clear on your CV.
Please do not contact Children Not Numbers directly - recruitment for this role is being managed solely via the CharityJob portal.
Suitable applicants will be contacted for an initial screening call where a detailed brief will be shared and your relevant experience discussed. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the role and organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sense is hiring a Trusts Officer (maternity cover) to join their Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You’ll manage a mixed portfolio of funders, write engaging bids and reports, and work closely with colleagues across programmes and finance to deliver meaningful, fundable projects.
- Job title: Trusts Officer
- Salary: £40,906 per annum
- Contract: Maternity cover (12m)
- Location: Remote First– circa monthly visits to office in London, perhaps more at the start. (Pentonville Road, N1)
- Working pattern: Full time
- You’ll join a team with a strong track record—six-figure and multi-year grants already secured
- There’s space to grow your own pipeline and contribute to ambitious plans to reach 50,000 people by 2026
- You’ll support funding across a range of services—from arts and sports to capital projects and children's support
- The team culture is collaborative, experienced, and focused on doing work that matters
- Researching and identifying new trust funding prospects
- Writing persuasive, well-budgeted applications for a wide variety of projects
- Stewarding a portfolio of funders with tailored reports, updates and occasional visits
- Working closely with programme and finance colleagues to align proposals with organisational priorities
- Tracking progress via the CRM and contributing to shared team goals
- Experience building and managing relationships with trusts and foundations
- Confidence writing applications, reports and updates with clarity and purpose
- An eye for detail with numbers and narrative, plus the ability to manage a busy pipeline
- A collaborative mindset and genuine commitment to the mission: that no one is left out of life
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.
Salary: Band 2 with a range of £27,550 to £29,617 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Start: As soon as possible
Closing date: 10th July
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c50 staff), that uses accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with and in the interests of patients and those who care for them.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Administrator to join our Finance team. This is a varied role with an emphasis on generating invoices/credit notes and uploading data to portals. The successful candidate will be conscientious and well organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
In this role you will:
• Lead on processing supplier invoices including the request of purchase orders.
• Lead on credit control including sending reminders on outstanding accounts to support the ICNARC cash flow and working capital.
• Create supplier and customer accounts in the accounting system following laid down policy and procedure, minimising the risk of fraud.
• Lead on preparation of monthly aged creditors report reconciling it to supplier and balance sheet related accounts.
• Lead on coding supplier invoices to correct ledger account in the accounting system for accurate management reporting.
• Prepare and process BACS payment runs on a regular and prompt basis to protect ICNARC's credit rating.
• Process supplier payments and reconcile their accounts including monthly Barclaycard.
• Match supplier payments from bank statements to the accounting system.
• Review and process staff, trustees’ and non-staff expenses claim.
• Undertake petty cash reconciliation as required.
• Assist in processing customer invoices.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end schedules.
•Manage accounts mailbox to ensure customers and suppliers receive a prompt response to queries.
• Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, mailing and filing correspondence, placing orders.
What you’ll need to succeed
In order to succeed, it is essential that you have experience of working in the office and of supporting, at an administrative level, finance related activities. You will also have knowledge of using Office 365 tools including Word and Excel and hands on experience with accounting software. Charity experience is desirable but not essential.
What you will get in return
In return, you will receive compensation of between £26k and £28k working for a well-established scientific organisation in the centre of London.
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service;
- flexible working;
- interest-free season ticket loan;
- life assurance and wellbeing support;
- enhanced pension scheme;
- enhanced sick pay;
- enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
- employee assistance programme;
- support with further academic/professional development.
How to apply
Please read the job description for the role. The person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for. Please submit a cover letter setting out your suitability for the role and a current CV. Each document should be no longer than 2 sides of A4.
No agencies.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior to the closing date so please do not delay in applying.
“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."
ICNARC is an independent, scientific, not-for-profit organisation, established in 1994.
Our vision is that all critically ill people receive appropriate, timely and optimal care and achieve best outcomes.
Our mission is to improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and data services conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.
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We are looking for a female candidate to fulfil this role (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
Come and join us
The GROW Traineeship gives people with lived experience of homelessness and/or other related disadvantages (including but not limited to; contact with the criminal justice system, mental ill-health or substance use) access to paid employment, training and personal development opportunities. The traineeship lasts for up to 12 months, and each GROW receives personalised training and support to help remove some of the barriers that may have prevented gaining meaningful employment.
We are looking for people who are passionate about using their own experiences to help make change for people in London experiencing bad housing and homelessness.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
As a GROW Trainee, you will play an essential role in delivering Shelter’s purpose to defend the right to a safe home in East London. Our GROW Trainee will learn how to provide advice and advocacy to people experiencing the housing emergency and work alongside a team of advisors, solicitors, support workers and managers who work together to give communities easier access to support and advice. The successful candidate will be given extensive training, support, and supervision to support them to achieve this. They will also have access to a flexible personal budget to help in your own personal and professional development.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to community hub priorities and be involved in systems change work in the area.
The GROW trainee programme includes opportunities to get involved in developing services in London and across Shelter at a national level, using your experiences to influence our local strategic aims.
About you
We are looking for people who have experience of overcoming personal challenges and barriers and who are passionate about using their own life experiences to help make positive change for others. Good communication skills and the ability to make people feel heard will also be essential. Basic computer skills, e.g. word processing, the internet and email would be useful, but support can be provided. Above all, we need people with a real desire to develop personally and learn new skills.
Please note
This role is ring-fenced for those with lived experience of multiple disadvantage.
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. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding
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 of 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. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs sent by external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.