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SSAFA’s Grants and Statutory Income Team, operating across the UK, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic plans to develop a steady and growing source of income from statutory organisations.

About the role

This is a new fundraising opportunity to help provide support for serving personnel, veterans and their families ensuring that no-one battles alone.

Supported by the Statutory Grants Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, advancing and championing both new and existing income from local authorities, health providers, and other local commissioning bodies and grant funders. The aim of this role is to increase income generation in this area whilst enhancing SSAFA’s visibility and profile within these organisations on a local level. Achieving this will require the development of strong, strategic relationships, underpinned by excellent bid writing skills to produce effective proposals for support.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development with this income stream and if successful, you will be part of a small team with the potential for career development.

Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South East or South West of England as the role will focus on these regions and will require regular travel within them. There will also be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success 

About you

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who thrives on challenge and brings a strong understanding of the statutory funding landscape. You will be a determined, highly motivated individual, with a proven track record of securing significant funds from statutory organisations. You will be a natural communicator with proven success with bid writing and presentation skills. You will be a confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders and will excel at developing strong relationships with statutory organisations, both in person and remotely whilst working from home. An ability to self-motivate with a can-do attitude is a must.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight Monday 27 October 2025

Interviews: TBC

Action Hampshire works with communities across Hampshire and beyond on innovative, impactful, asset based projects. We support communities to have their voices heard and to take action together. We support and partner with a range of voluntary community and social enterprise organisations to help make great things happen. We celebrate diversity and challenge inequalities. 

You will support the design, delivery, evaluation and resourcing of projects, by providing high-quality support and co-ordination as a member of several project delivery teams. This is a multi-faceted role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work across the organisation, involved in many different projects and collaborating with colleagues across the team. We would particularly welcome candidates with experience or an interest in energy advice, health inequalities, community research and supporting underserved communities and organisations.

You will be self-motivated and committed to delivering results in order to solidify Action Hampshire’s reputation as a trusted and impactful deliverer of funded projects and services. You will be committed to Action Hampshire’s values and have an understanding of, and an empathy with, the culture and values of the VCSE sector.

Joining a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be able to manage your own time and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, communities and partner organisations. There may also be opportunity to work on other innovative Action Hampshire projects. In this role you will be able to grow valuable experience of the voluntary sector and know you are making a real difference to people and communities across Hampshire.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, expert and friendly team. Our senior leadership team is working to embed our new culture and ways of working, driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. 

About the job role

An exciting opportunity as a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist has arisen to join the Therapies Service at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. You will work as part of committed and creative team, which offers innovative therapeutic interventions and support to people with specialist palliative and end life care needs.

The Therapies team works in collaboration with other clinical professionals and volunteers across all areas of the service; inpatient, outpatient and community. This role involves the provision of rehabilitative palliative care and non-pharmacological symptom management for patients with life-limiting illness to optimise their independence and maximise their quality of life.

About you

We are looking for:

• Highly developed clinical skills necessary to tailor and adapt therapeutic interventions across a complex patient caseload.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in an inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Skilled in the management of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncological conditions.
• Confident leadership, line management and clinical supervision skills.

We can offer you

• Experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care.
• Development of specialist palliative care treatment skills.
• Opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, loss.
• Exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care.
• Support to undertake the role as a secondment.

Where you’ll work

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
• Season ticket/Welfare loans.
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information, please contact Hannah Chapman, Therapies Manager, as detailed on our website.

Application deadline: 27 October 2025

Are you a reliable and dedicated individual, who understands the importance of customer focus and who is keen to learn and support colleagues? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a Finance Assistant to step into a fixed-term maternity cover contract and hit the ground running. 

About the Role: The Finance Assistant role is a key member of the Finance team, supporting all aspects of financial operations and management.  The role provides support to fundraisers and other staff across the charity and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in ad hoc projects, such as the development of the Charity’s SharePoint, so it is a very varied and interesting role.

Why Join Us?  The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity to further establish and develop the finance function so that is it well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic and high performing finance team and to play a key role in its success.    

Ideal Candidate: You have a proactive attitude, willingness to learn and support colleagues, as well as excellent organisational and numerical skills and attention to detail. You have a positive customer focussed attitude along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to RMCC’s purpose and objectives. 

What We Offer 

· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution 

· Flexible working options 

· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more 

· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens 

Inclusion Matters 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 

Location: Remote/ Home-based in UK. Occasional national and international travel required.

Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension dependent on continuation of funding

Reporting to: Deputy Head of Operations 

Salary: £35,000

Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (annual leave increasing by 1 extra day for every year’s service up to 30 days total), life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme. 

Overview 

We are seeking a highly organised, values-led Administrative Support Officer to provide essential administrative, financial, and coordination support to ensure the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of WeProtect Global Alliance. 

In this new role, you will join our small, remote Secretariat and support administration, finance, staff coordination and meetings, helping the team work efficiently while upholding a strong commitment to child protection and the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance. 

If you are motivated to use your skills to contribute to our global mission of creating a digital world free from harm for children and young people, this is the place for you. 

Job description 

Overall purpose of role 

The Administrative Support Officer will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day running of WeProtect Global Alliance. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Operations, this new role provides wide-ranging support across administration, finance, HR, and team coordination, ensuring that internal processes run efficiently in a dynamic, remote working environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Administrative and Operational Support 

• Provide general administrative support to the Secretariat, including correspondence, maintaining organisational records and policies, and managing virtual offices. 

• Schedule and coordinate Board and FRAC meetings, including preparing materials and accurate minute-taking. 

• Support the organisation of retreats, away days, and staff travel, as well as managing the Monday meeting rota and staff engagement activities. 

• Order equipment, business cards, and other items for staff as needed, and maintain the fixed asset register. 

• Provide ad-hoc support to the Communications Lead, assisting with administrative tasks, coordination, and document preparation as required. 

Finance and Contracts Administration 

• Support financial processes by coding and processing invoices, expenses, and receipts, assisting with monthly financial consolidation, and coding income allocations. 

• Provide support with audits (UK and Stichting), intercompany transfers, payroll variance checks, and day-to-day banking. 

• Assist with contract administration and supplier relationships, including account management (e.g. CloudTech24, Signeasy). 

• Support payment approvals and processing in Telleroo, and contribute to accurate record-keeping for budget and compliance purposes. 

Staff and HR Support 

• Support recruitment processes, including the administrative aspects of staff onboarding and offboarding. 

• Assist with payroll payment processing, insurance management, and HR compliance for UK and Irish staff. 

• Help coordinate staff support initiatives, such as leaving gifts and team events. 

Team Coordination and Events Support 

• Organise and support regular team meetings. 

• Circulate new policies, processes, and organisational updates to ensure staff remain well-informed. 

• Contribute to the delivery of the biennial Global Summit and other major events where required. 

Process Improvement and Capability Building 

• Work closely with the Deputy Head of Operations to strengthen operational systems and ensure effective, compliant day-to-day management. 

• Support internal training initiatives to build staff capability in finance, HR, and operational processes. 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practice across the organisation. 
   

See attached document for the full job profile.

Are you passionate about ensuring the voice of children and young people are heard? Are you committed to advocating that children and young people’s rights are upheld? Do you believe that all children should receive consistently high-quality care in environments that strive to improve outcomes for each child?  Do you have experience in social work, education, inspection, advocacy or residential childcare management? Then we have an exciting opportunity for a professional like you.

The Vacancy

The Independent Monitoring Service is seeking to recruit professionals with experience of working with children and vulnerable adults to the role of Independent Visitor.

We are looking for individuals all across Greater Manchester areas, including but not limitted to: Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside, Central Manchester, Bolton.

The role of Independent Visitors is to provide visiting services on behalf of NYAS which are consistent with the National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, Residential Special School Standards, Welsh National Minimum Standards, Health and Social Care Standards Scotland and CQC regulations. The main duties are:

• To undertake monthly visits to identified homes in accordance with the requirements of the relevant NYAS manager.

These visits will be:

Regulation 44 visits to residential children’s homes, short breaks and secure units.

Regulation 25 visits to residential family centres.

Care Quality Commission visits to residential adult homes.

Care Inspectorate Wales regulation 8 visits to residential children’s homes.

RSS20 visits to residential special schools.

Health and social care standards Scotland residential children’s homes.

Monitoring visits to unregulated provision.

• To undertake all tasks as identified by the relevant NYAS manager, during the visits and thereafter, in order to fulfil all aspects of the role.
• To provide factual reports within set timescales as required by the relevant NYAS manager.

Candidates should have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of regulated services and their inspection frameworks and also knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and adults at risk particularly those in residential care.

Candidates must have experience of working within a social or health care organisation, safeguarding and experience of managing complex relationships across a diverse field, e.g. OFSTED inspectors, social workers, residential care workers and registered managers, health care professionals.

Candidates should also possess a professional qualification in a related field, i.e. social work, residential care, health care professional, advocacy or youth work.

This is a self-employed position and you will be paid a sessional rate.

You will also be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.

Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.

We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Work with us to help change young lives.

We are looking for a well-organised and caring professional with excellent administration skills to support our Healthcare Coordinator in overseeing the medication and healthcare needs of our male residents as they progress through their recovery from drug or alcohol abuse.

The role involves both administrative and practical tasks, as well as direct involvement in helping residents manage their own healthcare needs alongside supporting their wider recovery and spiritual growth.

You will maintain safe Medication Management within Yeldall Manor, ensuring that all medication including new supplies, is correctly administered, recorded accurately, and regularly audited, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. With the Healthcare Coordinator, you will assist the residents in accessing GP and specialist services, and ensuring that up to date electronic records are maintained of all healthcare matters for residents.

You will have excellent administrative and IT skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with medical professionals, along with a commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care and support. Medical knowledge may be advantageous, but is not a necessity for this role.

A committed Christian faith is required to uphold the ethos and values of Yeldall Manor, and to support residents in their spiritual journey. Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents, and the successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.

This is a part-time, permanent position, 20 hours per week, 4 days per week - we can be flexible for the right candidate.

If you're excited about this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description. We would like to fill this role as soon as possible so would welcome invitations to apply by 22 October, 2025.

If you have a strong CV and work experience and are keen to make a difference, apply immediately as we will shortlist sooner should the right candidate come along.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Parkinson’s UK is looking for a motivated project manager who will ensure the successful delivery of technical, cultural and strategically important projects across the charity. As a Project Manager, you'll be the driving force, applying your deep knowledge of project management methodologies and tools to manage the entire lifecycle of projects.

About the role

In this role you will work on community-driven projects with diverse stakeholders and understand the need for hard-stop project delivery deadlines.

You’ll be an active member of the Performance & Programme Delivery (P&PD) team, working collaboratively across practices, and supporting the Senior Project Manager (Portfolio) in advocating for and nurturing good project management practice across the organisation.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with teams across the organisation and lead the delivery of projects 

• Use the Parkinson’s UK project management standards in your delivery of change projects.

• Coordinate activity to ensure requirements are clearly identified and prioritised, working in collaboration with the Business Analysts.

• Identify, record and manage/resolve project risks and issues. 

• Work with the Senior Project Manager (Portfolio) and stakeholders to identify and support all Project-related activities. 

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing the successful delivery of projects through planning, execution and closure

• Experience bringing people together around a shared goal and building strong relationships at all levels

• Demonstrable understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. waterfall, agile, scrum) and when to apply them

• Able to prioritise own workload effectively, confidence to work autonomously and ability to enable others to meet challenging deadlines

• Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 1 day in the office per week.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

UK People Support Team Lead

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary:£57,415 - £60,436 per annum with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK.

UK hybrid working – at least 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).

The 40% equates to 2 days per week for a full-time employee, one of those days must be a Thursday when the entire UK People Team are office based.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

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

About WaterAid

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

About the team

The UK People Team play a critical role in helping WaterAid realise its goals. We lead on the development, deployment and application of strategies, policies and guidance that ensure that WaterAiders are aligned and engaged, and that they have the skills and opportunities to maximise the impact they can make to our mission.  A small, impactful team, at the forefront of our delivery is the service we give to the organisation and central to that is our employee experience to support WaterAiders and the maintenance of a high-performing environment. 

About the role

A key leadership position in the UK, responsible for leading a dynamic and talented team who delivers the highest standards of operational support to WaterAiders in country. The role will need to plan, prioritise, and deliver to a high standard what we promise in order to deliver our ambitious mission.

Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of UK payroll, pension, and the annual reward process. You will support and coach your team for the development, review and application of UK policies and procedures and be a key stakeholder to our people system Administrator.

You will be working in a matrix environment across the UK People Team and the wider People and Organisational Development function.

In this role, you will:

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach and build the capabilities of the People Support Team, their performance and development in line with our values and people promise.
• Expertise and ownership of UK People Team policies, processes and procedures, ensuring that they meet legislative requirements, are fit for purpose and in line with best practice and organisational priorities under the umbrella of our employee value proposition.
• Lead the delivery of the programme of work so that service standards at met, solutions are pragmatic and driven by our values, minimising risk.

Payroll, Pension and Reward

• Accountable for the delivery of the UK monthly payroll and pension processes, providing oversight and support to the work of the in-house Payroll Officer and being a back-up to their role, to ensure payroll is run accurately each month.
• Implement the annual pay award operationally ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payment to all UK based staff.
• Implementation of a new payroll system for the UK.

Systems and Reporting

• Primary super user in the UK of HR Information System, PeoplePlace, ensuring effective and efficient use of the system. Responsible that the country's employee data is correct and in compliance with data protection.
• Drive the importance of data and people analytics and create a culture of data-based decision-making and insight across the team.
• Ownership of maintaining the monthly UK headcount establishment data with key stakeholders in Finance.
• Annual analysis and statutory reporting of the Pay Gap in the UK.

Compliance and Contract Management

• Act as the UK Team specialist on areas of HR compliance, working with 3rd parties and specialist advisors, to ensure that our policies, processes and practices are compliant and meet legal requirements.
• Responsible for data protection in the People Team, provide senior expertise and build capability across the wider people function.

Other

• Ownership of salary calculations in the event of employee termination and/or redundancy.
• Monthly payroll and pension sign off.
• Budget management and invoice approval.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

Functional skills

• Proven experience in leading, managing and developing a high-performing people operations team in a matrix, fast-paced organisation.
• Proven experience in managing and running in-house payroll for at least 250 staff or more.
• Excellent understanding of HR policy development; and proven experience in developing and embedding HR policies, processes and procedures that are fit for purpose.
• A qualified and robust HR Practitioner who has sound and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, tax and legislative requirements affecting a wide spectrum of HR policies and practice, i.e. payroll, pension, reward and benefits, together with their application in the context of the employee experience.
• Working knowledge and experience of HR and Payroll systems, to maximise the functionality and create efficiencies.
• Demonstrate project management capability.
• Proven experience in contract management and managing a wide range of third-party service providers.

Personal qualities

• A self-starter who is focused on delivery and execution: proactive in bringing solutions and recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve HR practices.
• Able to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity: comfortable working at pace. Resilient and able to work under pressure.

Desirable capabilities

• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Associate (or higher) membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent work experience.
• An interest in and/or knowledge of development issues and the work of INGOs.

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 28 October 2025. Availability for the First interview (online) is required for 10 November 2025, and the second interviews will take place in person at Canary Wharf on 19 November 2025.

How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and a short one-pager Cover letter.

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

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

Pre‑employment screening

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

Benefits

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

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

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

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

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

Equal Opportunities

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

Safeguarding

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

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. Variety is also involved with a number of capital projects which transform the facilities of hospitals and SEN schools. In addition, each year tens of thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help. Help that makes a real and immediate difference.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

Role Summary

The Finance Officer will support the Finance and Operations team and regional teams with key areas of responsibility around financial administration and general office and governance administration tasks.

Role and responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Administration - (95% of role):

Supporting the Finance team with

o Day-to-day financial administration

o Bookkeeping on Xero, raising invoices, chasing debtors, dealing with supplier statements

o Ensuring correct VAT categorisations.

o Tracking expenditure on Xero in accordance with funder requirements

o Processing monthly expenses and petty cash claims

o Responsible for preparation of the weekly payment run (approval max and Xero)

o Day-to-day financial administration

o Banking of cheques

o Managing control accounts for CAF, Charities trust, and Justgiving

o Managing shopify, worldpay, stripe, paypal and other payment processing platforms

o Organising card machines for events

Administration: (5% of role)

Some tasks listed below are less frequent and ad-hoc.

o Opening post and electronic filing

o Weekly franking of post, topping up funds when required and taking post to nearby post office

o Supporting the Director of Finance and Operations with preparation of board and audit committee papers and materials, minutes and actions

o Supporting the finance and operations team with writing and editing documents and presentations and arranging online and in-person meetings as required.

o Overseeing the general email address forwarding queries to relevant team members

Other

o Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be required.

Person specification

Essential

- AAT accounting qualification or equivalent

- Experience within the charity sector

- Experience with Xero accounting software

Other essential:

- IT skills- Knowledge of MS office

- Understanding of VAT

- Experience of donations platforms, stripe, shopify

- An understanding of fund accounting, restrictions and unrestricted funds

- Enthusiastic and creative self-starter.

- Ability to multi-task

Desirable

- Experience of CRMs - Sales force

- Understanding of disability, diversity and equality issues.

Further Information

· Limited travel around the UK may be required. 

· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

·9-5pm 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 days will be in the office, 1 day work from home).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

You will be working with a supportive and knowledgeable team who are regularly in our vibrant office in the heart of Camden, London.

This role will require a DBS check.

Benefits 

· Enhanced Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, after one year's continuous service, an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service will be added, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday. (pro rata will apply for part-time)

· 3 additional days between Christmas and new years given as discretionary leave

· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme

·  Life Assurance scheme offering 4 x salary

· Company Sick Pay

How to apply

If you would like to apply, then please submit the following:

1. CV (up-to-date)

2. Cover letter (max 1 page) on why you are interested and how you meet the essential and desirable skills and experience.

Please also advise if you may require any reasonable adjustments for the interview process.

Applications should reach us by 5pm on Monday 27th October 2025, with interviews to be held w/c 3rd November 2025.

We are looking for a candidate ideally to start by December 2025.

Triage/Facilitator
(Clinical Nurse Specialist, AHP or Paramedic)
24/7 Specialist Palliative Urgent Response (SPUR)

Closing Date: 16 October 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Location: Various locations across Birmingham

Hours:  37.5 hours per week (full-time) nights or part time night shifts available

Salary:  Hospice Clinical Band 7 – £44,835 to £51,307 (pro rata for part-time)
DBS Requirement:  Enhanced check with Adult Barring List

At Birmingham Hospice, we’re proud to be at the forefront of compassionate, community-based palliative care. As we launch our innovative 24/7 SPUR service, we’re looking for a skilled and empathetic healthcare professional to lead urgent care responses during the night.

About the Role

As the Clinical Specialist Triage/ Facilitator, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients and families in crisis. You’ll assess, triage, and coordinate care across Birmingham and Solihull, ensuring timely, sensitive, and expert support in patients’ homes.

This is a unique opportunity to:

· Work autonomously as a clinical leader

· Deliver holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external services

· Manage safeguarding concerns and medical emergencies with confidence

What You’ll Bring

· A relevant healthcare qualification (RGN/HCPC)

· NMC/HCP registration (Adult Nurse/ANP)

· Independent prescribing qualification (V300 or equivalent)

· European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care (or working towards)

· Advanced communication skills and clinical judgement

· A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven charity

· Enjoy a generous benefits package

· Retain NHS continuous service benefits (pension and annual leave)

· Make a real difference in people’s lives when they need it most

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the jobs portal on our website.

The Trainee Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing budgets, and producing financial reports. This role includes a fully funded training pathway toward an AAT qualification, incorporating structured day-release study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of organisational budgets.
• Assist in preparing and distributing regular financial reports to internal team members and the board of directors.
• Provide administrative and practical support for the month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Assist with the management of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Maintain organised filing systems (both electronic and paper-based) for finance documentation.
• Support routine reconciliations of bank statements and accounts.
• Contribute proactively to financial process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Engage fully with the AAT qualification, managing coursework and exams effectively.

The VCS Alliance is a dynamic and collaborative organisation dedicated to transforming health and social care across Bradford District and Craven. Our mission is to work in partnership with local health, social care, and support providers to create a more integrated and effective care system. 

We manage Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) representation in different partnership groups associated with health and social care, and co-ordinate the local VCSE Sector to deliver different health and social care projects across Bradford District and Craven.

Our four strategic aims are:

• We will remain a transforming force in Health, Social Care, and the community. 
• We will nurture our team and put them at the heart of everything we do. 
• We will develop a robust internal infrastructure. 
• We will create a culture of continual learning and development. 

Details

Job Title: Trainee Assistant Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director

Location: Hybrid working (Bradford office, college, remote working)

Hours: Full-time (Flexible working hours between 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday)

Salary Range: £23,000–£25,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 3pm Monday 27th October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th November

Applying: Read the full Job Description and then the Job Application Pack below for how to apply

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is a local, independent, self-funded charity that exists to improve the lives of older people in Lewisham and Southwark. AUKLS enjoys an open and participative working environment. We work to our core values which include being fair and equal as a service provider, employer and partner. Teamwork, collective responsibility and delegated authority are central to this process. A key element of all roles is to develop and maintain the organisation’s working ethos and culture.

As part of the social prescribing team, you will work in partnership with community organisations, health and social care and statutory services to provide a social prescribing service to people aged 60 and over, and/or self-identifying as a carer of an older person living in the London Borough of Southwark. The role will be based at our Stones End Day Centre, from partners' sites across the borough, in clients' homes and in other venues that clients' might choose.

We are looking for a passionate person who enjoys a varied working day and is passionate about supporting older people to maintain their wellbeing and independence.

Employee Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Additional day's leave for Birthday
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, including access to helpline for partners and dependents
• Flexi time scheme allowing the claiming back of additional hours worked (where appropriate to role)
• Other flexible working options, including working from home (where appropriate)
• Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
• CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
• TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary

AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Campaigns, the Head of Philanthropy and Capital Campaign will lead a high-performing team to deliver significant philanthropic income, with a particular focus on our landmark £50 million ‘Join the Future’ capital campaign to build the Royal Free London Cancer Centre. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver one of the most ambitious fundraising initiatives in the charity’s history.

You will oversee a talented team working across major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate fundraising, providing strategic direction and hands-on support to secure transformational gifts. A key aspect of the role involves managing the Campaign Development Board and working closely with senior stakeholders, clinicians, trustees and volunteers to cultivate long-term relationships and unlock new income opportunities, driving income growth and helping to deliver a project that will transform cancer care for generations to come.

Collaboration will be central to your success, working cross-functionally with colleagues from both the NHS and the charity to align fundraising activity and ensure a seamless, high-impact donor experience.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a senior fundraising professional with a strong track record in high-value fundraising and capital campaigns.

You’ll be an empowering leader and expert relationship-builder, confident in working with high-net-worth individuals, senior volunteers, trustees, and clinicians.

With a deep understanding of major donor fundraising, you’ll thrive on the opportunity to lead a campaign of real ambition and scale.

Our fundraising department

Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2023/24, and we are now preparing for an ambitious £50 million campaign to fund the construction of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.

We pride ourselves on being a supporter-focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals. Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises of two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:

• Our Philanthropy & Capital Campaign team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, the charity’s first patron programme, and special events to support these activities.
• Our Public Fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.
• Our Fundraising Operations team underpins and supports the entire department.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Significant experience in major donor and capital campaign fundraising
• Proven ability to secure five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts
• Leadership experience, including line management of a high-performing team
• Experience working with senior volunteers, trustees, and high-net-worth individuals
• Strong skills in setting and managing income targets and budgets
• Excellent communication, influencing, and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse fundraising data and develop compelling donor materials

Desirable:

• Experience in corporate, trust, or legacy fundraising
• Fundraising experience in healthcare, the NHS, or higher education
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and PowerPoint
• Understanding of the North London philanthropic landscape