Specialist support workers jobs in central london, greater london
Croydon Drop In (CDI) are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to work within our award-winning Voluntary Sector services. The post-holder will work within our safeguarding protocols to provide safe interventions for Neurodivergent children, young people and families using evidence-based methodologies. The post holder will safely work with people across different cultural backgrounds and ages and will be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The post holder will use their skills to support children and young people who are referred in to or have self-referred in to the A for Autism Service. This service is a community based Pre and Post Autism Diagnostic Service. The successful candidate will receive Reflective Practice Supervision to support their professional development and ensure the safety of themselves and the people they work with, alongside Line Management Supervision.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role.
Information about the Job Role
This full-time role will be best suited for applicants who are able to balance a busy work schedule being both office based and community based, working mainly with 16 – 25 year old children, young people and their families, and delivering workshops and one to one support in a range of community based settings, and at CDI sites. Applicants must be willing to travel around Croydon as the service is community based. Occasional travel outside of Croydon may also arise to best meet the needs of those accessing the service. This role will include session, activity and resources design and delivery.
Closing date for applications: 11pm Wednesday 24th September 2025
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Please note - we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications which we will review on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible
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Children and Young People’s Clinical Practitioner £41,000 - £44,380 dependent on experience. 17.5 hours a week Job share role, Minimum 2 days a week in the office
Rape Crisis South London is looking for a skilled and experienced professional who is passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the delivery of the South West London (SWL) Child Sexual Abuse Early Emotional Support Service for the CYP service. Working closely with the NHS and Schools you will manage a small specialist counselling team ensuring high-quality, trauma informed support for our young people who have experienced sexual violence. It is essential that you have a good working knowledge of Safeguarding legislation for children and adults, as well as child development.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to develop partnerships with schools, families, funders and other key stakeholders. You will hold a relevant professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy and be registered with the BACP/UKCP or equivalent. You will have significant experience of working therapeutically with children and young people, ideally in the contexts of trauma or abuse.
Responsible to the Clinical Lead for CYP you will also provide additional support in the management and allocation of referrals, as well as provide additional support and advice as required to the wider CYP Service.
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.
Closing date: 25th July 2025
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment,
Please submit your application in PDF format.
Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Lead to join a charity for 6 months, in the SW London/ Surrey border.
List of rough responsibilities:
Ensure all marketing materials, online, offline, merchandise, press, print and any other areas not listed here, are of a high quality, not breaking copyright law, and are in line with the charity’s targets and strategies.
Ensure all teams in the charity have necessary provisions to progress the charity’s needs further. This includes but is not limited to; making sure staff are trained in software, best practice, new policies and processes.
You will play a key role in furthering the charity’s goals, this will involve from time to time, speaking at events, organising events and conferences, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, and supporting however and wherever possible, fundraising bids, events and projects.
A key responsibility will be leading on digital fundraising strategy, considering and maximising the profitability of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, our website, Justgiving, or payment platforms such as Stripe.
The successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for the management of all digital channels, including Social Media, Fundraising pages, Paid Social, Paid Search, Display & SEO, & website development/management - making sure the user is considered at the heart of each of these processes.
This role can be 3-5dpw and the client is open to shorter hours over 5 days, or any flex needed for school picks up etc, so this would suite someone quite well who has child commitments or just like the sound of a more flexible life balance.
The role will manage one person, with the charity only having 6 people in total, so the successful candidate will need to be quite hands on, and able to manage the whole spectrum of marketing and communications, which includes digital and PR.
The client is looking for a hybrid working style, with at least 60% of your working time in the office, at least to begin with. This role also offers the potential to go permanent, so if you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please apply.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Learning Disability Service in Newham.
£32,164.00.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? 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
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.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
The shift pattern for this role is Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, and occasional out of hours work when necessary.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
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.
Banana Link is a UK based NGO established in 1996. We have been advocating for a fair and sustainable banana industry for thirty years, based on environmental, social and economic sustainability. Our approach is underpinned by a firm commitment to defending workers’ rights, at the core of these rights is the right to a fair and decent income that affords a dignified life for men and women banana plantation workers. We work at a strategic level and through research, advocacy and dialogue with all actors along the chain to bring about change.
This role will support the management and delivery our current work stream on Living Wages in the African Banana Export Industry. Initial activities will be delivered in Ghana and Cameroon, in collaboration with our local and international trade union partners, local producing companies, and European retailers. Key project activities include:
- Facilitation of capacity building activities on Living Wages and Decent Work in Cameroon and Ghana, with company staff and trade union representatives.
- Communication and dialogue between all project partners and other industry stakeholders towards fair remuneration and decent work in the banana industry.
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all project activities to funders Ghana, with company staff and trade union representatives.
- Communication and dialogue between all project partners and other industry stakeholders towards fair remuneration and decent work in the banana industry
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all project activities to funders
The role will provide an important opportunity to work alongside Banana Link’s International Coordinator, and in collaboration with other key staff and partner organisations, on the important issues of Living Wages, Decent Work, Social Dialogue and Sustainability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards creating a fairer society where everyone gets the opportunity to achieve their ambitions.
Our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) strand is a significant part of our provision, supporting adults to achieve their goals. You will play a vital role in helping people to receive vital information and support in areas including housing, obtaining grants, and benefits. You will also get the unique opportunity to work with and learn from other specialist providers who partner with ClementJames, expanding your knowledge base and capacity to provide holistic support to our clients. It is important that you have a passion for working with people facing significant barriers ideally on a 1-2-1 basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis because of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. We also campaign for a fairer immigration system, involving local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.
Our Nest Project brings advice and improved awareness and knowledge to migrant families with young children, through community settings in Lambeth and Southwark. The project aims to reach families with the information and advice they need in order to resolve their status before they fall into crisis, and allow them to live safely and access opportunities.
The Nest Project Coordinator will lead on developing partnerships with and providing training to staff and volunteers in community settings as well as providing immigration advice and casework.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of providing immigration advice and casework support to migrant individuals who have complex needs, working sensitively and effectively within community settings.
- A strong track record in establishing and developing partnership working, and delivering training/workshops within community settings.
- Authorisation to provide immigration advice at IAA Level 1 or higher, and a strong understanding of the rights and entitlements, support available to the client group and of referral processes to statutory and non-statutory support agencies.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
- Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
- Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
- Commitment to staff learning and development.
- Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.
For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the hostile immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application.
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and strong Administrator, preferably with HR recruitment and administrative experience; to support our newly formed people-oriented team. This is a key role within Women and Girls Network (WGN) and requires someone with sound experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within the charity sector. You must have a keen interest in the HR field and keen to progress on this career path.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future of WGN’s Human Resources function work and focus so it remains aligned with our principles and approach in an ever-evolving landscape. To make an impact on the candidate experience as well as other stakeholders.
This role is offered on a part-time basis (28 hours / 4 days per week) and will involve working from WGN’s Vauxhall office for a minimum of two days per week. Depending on service and organisational requirements, there may also be a need to work at one of our community-based offices in West London or additional days at the Vauxhall office.
Interviews are expected to take place in person at WGN's Vauxhall office.
About you
Ideally you will have some understanding about working within the charity / not-for-profit sector and will be looking for an opportunity to contribute to our shared commitment of working towards the eradication of violence against women and girls and challenging inequality.
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.
We do this by:
- Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
- Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
- Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.
WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.
Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being, growth, and contribution.
Benefits
At WGN, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Financial Benefits
- Bike Loan Scheme – Provided by Green Commute Initiative
- Pension Scheme – Enrolment into Aviva pension scheme from day one
- Charity Worker Discounts – Access to exclusive discounts
- Death in Service Benefit – Life assurance, including Virtual GP access and additional services
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Eye Care Support – Contribution towards eye tests and glasses for VDU users
- Enhanced Sick Pay – Based on length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support
- Clinical Supervision – For clinical and frontline roles
- Specialist Counselling – Up to six sessions for staff who are survivors of sexual violence
- Sanitary Products – Available at all WGN sites
- Hot Drinks – Provided at every site
Leave & Work-Life Balance
- Annual Leave – 25 days plus public holidays and 3 closure days in December (pro-rata)
- Birthday Leave – A day off to celebrate your birthday
- Enhanced Maternity & Adoption Leave – Support for growing families
- Unpaid Leave – Available for exceptional circumstances
- Flexible Working – Right to request flexible hours or patterns
- Hybrid Working – Balance between office and home working
Learning & Development
- Specialist Training & CPD – Ongoing development opportunities with accredited training
- Regular Supervision – One-to-one support from line managers
Exemption
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices, and policies to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location - London (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract - Full-Time | Permanent
Salary - £31,300
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment support and ensuring a smooth candidate experience from start to finish? We're working with a well-established, values-driven organisation to recruit a Recruitment Coordinator to join their central HR team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in recruitment or HR administration, looking to develop their career in a collaborative and mission-led environment.
Your New Role
As Recruitment Coordinator, you'll be the first point of contact for candidate and hiring manager queries, providing guidance and support across a wide range of recruitment activities. You'll play a key role in delivering a streamlined end-to-end recruitment service, working closely with Recruitment Advisors and hiring managers to attract and onboard top talent.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing recruitment queries via email, phone and in-person
- Preparing shortlisting and interview packs, scheduling interviews, and updating systems
- Supporting candidate sourcing through job boards, social media and other channels
- Coordinating pre-employment checks and ensuring smooth handover to onboarding
- Maintaining recruitment documentation and contributing to process improvements
- Supporting the development of automated responses and recruitment tools
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Experience in recruitment or HR within a large or complex organisation
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering a high-quality candidate experience
What You'll Get in Return
- Opportunity to work in a purpose-led organisation with strong values
- Supportive team environment and professional development
- Hybrid working options and central London office location
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested?If you're ready to take the next step in your recruitment career, apply today or email your CV
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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: The role is based in East Croydon, accessible by Train and Tram Link. Unfortunately this location does not have step free access.
Salary: £40,000 (Full time equivalent)
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week across three working days, Monday to Friday on a rota between 08:00 - 20:00
About the role
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who has experience in Complex Mental Health and Substance Misuse to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will use your skills and knowledge to support residents with mental health challenges, complex needs, and will provide specialist occupational therapy as part of their recovery. This is a great opportunity to shape your own role, alongside a team of Positive Engagement Workers, a Dual Diagnosis Worker, and Clinical Psychologist, whilst working closely with the Group Psychological Lead and other external partnerships. You will receive regular supervisions and have time with an external Occupational Therapist.
You will:
- Deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills
- Be proactive with planning and delivering meaningful activities; this includes one to one and group sessions
- Work closely with clinical teams to meet people where they are, assess their situation, and write recommendations and signposting accordingly
- Assess their current situation through holistic assessments and put plans in place for them to overcome their personal barriers, to enable them for independent living and stability
- Provide psychologically informed interventions in a person-centred approach, flexibly to the resident needs
- Complete various assessments from function to task related to help empower enhanced community and personal engagement
- Set SMART goals in a collaborative way with residents, taking into account all information present from various team members and partner agencies.
About you
We’re looking for a passionate, driven and qualified Occupational Therapist, registered with the HCPC who has experience working with people that have multiple complex needs. You’ll be confident applying theory to the practical working environment. We use a trauma informed, non judgmental approach, so it’s important that you can work well with others, fit into the team, and build trusting relationships. You will be able to apply your knowledge of relevant guidance and protocols to the working environment. You will have a background in a similar role, able to provide specialist support to our residents who struggle with their mental health and substance use.
What we look for:
- Ability to provide specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment for residents/participants.
- Willingness to work in adherence to Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and Consultation Observation Tool (COT) and other practice guidelines.
- Ability to identify activity needs and wishes through various approaches such as assessments, observations, and discussions then use these to implement plans of action.
- Ability to recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks.
- Supporting residents/participants with the relevant life skills, knowledge, and resources to support their journey to achieve independence and their desired goals.
- Ability to develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various projects and group engagement activities.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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Occupational Therapist | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Charity | Social Care | Substance Use | Complex Needs | Residential | Interventions | Therapy | HCPC
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
We're looking for an organised, confident and resilient Service Manager to join our Young People service in Islington.
£38,872.00 per annum, working 40 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
* 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
* 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.
Contract Managers are responsible for the effective management of all contracts within their designated patch, including line managing the relevant front line staff. Leadership and competence development in direct reports is a key responsibility of the role.
The working pattern for this role is Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. This is a 6 month contract until 03/2026.
What you'll do:
- Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
- Work with the Young People directorate, contributing to and delivering the vision and strategy of our pathway
- Maintaining excellent relationships with the local council, commissioning team, landlords, and housing team
- Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
- Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
- Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
- Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans
- Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
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:
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind
- Excellent organisation skills
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
- Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
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 see our website for full Job description
Your new company
Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to long-term financial sustainability and strategic growth. With a strong social purpose and a collaborative culture, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation, inclusivity, and customer-driven service.
Your new role
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead and coordinate the financial planning process, owning the annual financial plan. You'll ensure that economic and operational assumptions are robust, aligned with strategic objectives, and reconciled across all financial statements. This role also supports regulatory reporting, rating agency presentations, and M&A analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual financial planning cycle and preparing Board-level reports.
- Developing and challenging financial assumptions with divisional heads.
- Managing stress testing models.
- Owning the financial model and ensuring alignment across finance teams.
- Supporting regulatory submissions and responding to queries.
- Providing strategic analysis for internal committees and external stakeholders.
- Line managing financial analyst and fostering a collaborative team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- A full accountancy qualification is essential (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-ideally within housing or the not-for-profit sector.
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling tools.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and in a central London office. Expectation of two days in the office each week.
- c.£70,000 salary depending on experience.
- Generous benefits package.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Office Manager (Part-Time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: City of London (Hybrid - 1 day in office, 2 days remote)
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (Tuesdays in-office required)
A respected organisation in the maritime sector is seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to join their team on a part-time basis for a 12-month maternity cover. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering a blend of operational oversight, administrative support, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day office operations and facilities management
- Maintain office supplies, vendor relationships, and service contracts
- Support HR functions including holiday tracking and staff coordination
- Provide secretarial support to the Board and sub-committees
- Assist with billing queries and manage a bespoke IT system (training provided)
- Coordinate the planned office relocation (City of London - May 2026)
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in office management or a similar administrative role
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Knowledge of or experience in the Maritime or Shipping sector is advantageous but not essential.
Additional Information
- Central London location near Monument Station
- Flexible working arrangement with one fixed office day (Tuesday)
- Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation with global reach
What you need to do now
If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you are looking for, please apply or send your CV and I will arrange to give you a call if your profile suits.
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London (Hybrid Working)
Client: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to support leadership at the heart of a global mission?
Hays is delighted to be working with the Marine Stewardship Council to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Chief Standards Officer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the health of the world's oceans by supporting a senior leader in a globally respected organisation.
As PA to the CSO, you'll be a trusted right hand, enabling strategic leadership by managing complex diaries, communications, travel, and meetings. You'll also coordinate across the Science and Standards leadership team, ensuring smooth collaboration and supporting senior colleagues with logistics and administration.
This role offers a dynamic and international working environment, with the chance to engage with internal teams and external partners across the globe. You'll be based in London, with flexible working arrangements available.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a PA or EA capacity
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach and absolute discretion, first-class organisational skills - able to plan ahead, manage competing priorities, and anticipate needs.
Working arrangements:
- Hybrid model: minimum 50% of the time in the London office each month
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
About MSC: MSC's vision is for oceans teeming with life and seafood supplies safeguarded for future generations. With over 700 fisheries engaged in its certification program and products available in 66+ countries, MSC is a global leader in sustainable seafood.
Interested? Please apply here or send your CV and a covering letter to Matthew Sharman at Hays -
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Finance and Tax Administrator
Location: London
Hybrid (35 hours/week): 2 days a week in the office for first three months of probation, 1 day/ week thereafter
Salary: £33000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Organisation
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role sits within a respected UK-based educational charity that supports over 35,000 tax professionals and students worldwide.
About the Role
This is a varied and hands-on role, combining international tax administration with core finance tasks. You'll manage tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, liaise with global partners, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You'll also play a key role in bank reconciliations, cash flow updates, and supporting accounts receivable functions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and submit international tax returns across various countries
Maintain accurate records of tax liabilities and payments
Collaborate with internal teams and external tax partners
Allocate and post daily bank receipts
Complete monthly bank reconciliations
Raise sales invoices and support credit control
Assist with year-end audit schedules and ad hoc reporting
Experience Needed
5+ years' experience in finance and accounts
Experience using a CRM system and other finance systems.
Experience posting sales invoices and resolving payment queries.
Bank reconciliation and cash posting experience
Experience working with large volumes of data.
Credit control experience would be beneficial - chasing customers for payments.
Excellent Excel skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
What you need to do now
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