Specialist support workers jobs in Central london, greater london

Your new company
You'll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports. The finance function plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and robust financial stewardship. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
Your New Role
As a Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate statutory reporting, tax compliance, and strong financial controls across the organisation. You will assist with financial statement preparation, contribute to month-end and year-end reporting, produce reconciliations, and work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors. This position offers a diverse workload within a technically engaging environment.
What You'll Need to Succeed

• Full CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent). Essential.
• Strong financial accounting experience gained in practice, industry, or the public/not-for-profit sector.
• Solid understanding of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with core tax areas such as VAT, CIS or Corporation Tax and the ability to interpret legislative changes.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with reconciliations and supporting month-end activities.

Desirable:

• Experience preparing group or consolidated accounts.
• Prior exposure to operating in a public or not-for-profit environment such as housing, local or central government, or wider public services.
• Experience supporting external audit processes.

What You'll Get in Return
You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely contributes to meaningful outcomes across the community. Expect hybrid working, access to professional development, and the opportunity to broaden your expertise across both technical accounting and tax. You'll be encouraged to take ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and play a key role in delivering high quality financial reporting.

What you need to do now
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This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful frontilne impact with a London-based charity, supporting individuals affected by scocial exclusion, particularly those who are involved in or at risk of sexual exploitation as well as survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. If you are driven to make a difference, thrive in a role where organisation meets purpose, please apply.

This is a new role within St Luke’s for Clergy Wellbeing created to strengthen and embed high-quality clinical practice across our services. The Clinical Quality Learning Lead will support the continuous improvement and quality assurance of our talking therapy provision, enhancing safety, consistency, and a shared learning culture across our network of therapy providers. This will ensure that our grant-funded support continues to meet the highest standards of care for clergy and their families. 

This role suits someone who can dedicate around one day a week to provide clinical quality oversight, support reflective learning and strengthen best practice.

You will be ideal if you:

• Have relevant clinical experience and registered practitioner (see job pack)
• Share our passion for clergy wellbeing
• Have a heart for learning and sharing learning to improve practice
• Enjoy developing communities of practice. 

St Luke’s is a small, dedicated team. Our success depends on each person contributing to the life of the team and the vision of St Luke’s. This role does not require the post holder to have a Christian faith but must be in sympathy with our vision and values. 

• Job title: Senior Research Analyst
• Area of work: Research & Evidence Development
• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Salary: £50,000
• Location: Hybrid
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Other benefits include: Cycle to Work scheme, discounts (retail, gym, tech, restaurants), flexitime, parental leave, staff networks, learning & development opportunities
• Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 19th February 2025

OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in generating the evidence that shapes regulatory policy. As a Senior Research Analyst, you'll design and deliver high-quality primary research that informs strategic decisions, evaluating complex issues across the pensions and financial landscape.

Working within a multidisciplinary research and analysis team, you will lead end-to-end research projects, from designing methodologies and conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, through to translating findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's research capability and supporting evidence-based policy development.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong applied research experience, a passion for understanding user and industry behaviours, and the ability to turn data into compelling narratives that inform decisions.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, commissioning, and delivery of primary research projects across the organisation.
* Apply expert research methods (quantitative and qualitative) to gather robust evidence that informs strategy and policy.
* Manage relationships with external research agencies, ensuring high-quality outputs and value for money.
* Conduct independent analysis, including statistical testing, qualitative coding, and data visualisation.
* Communicate complex findings clearly, translating evidence into actionable insights for senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to scope research needs and shape evidence-based recommendations.
* Mentor and support junior analysts, providing guidance on research design and analytical delivery.
* Stay abreast of innovative research approaches, tools, and best practice across the research profession.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., social research methods) or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience independently designing and delivering hypothesis-led research.
* Strong understanding of research methods, including quantitative and qualitative study design (e.g., cross-sectional, longitudinal, cohort, quasi-experimental).
* Proficiency in research analysis, including descriptive statistics, T-tests, chi-squared, qualitative coding, and data visualisation.
* Proven ability to manage research projects and agencies, ensuring quality, timeliness, and rigour.
* Experience coordinating work with internal and external stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively.

Desirable
* Experience working within or alongside the UK pensions sector.
* Expertise in managing high-value research procurement processes.
* Experience using survey platforms with complex routing.
* Familiarity with social research codes of practice (GSR, SRA, MRS).

Person Specification
* Proactive and flexible approach to work.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Collaborative, supportive, and comfortable working in teams.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work at pace.

The Team
You'll join a supportive and collaborative research and analysis function that works closely with policy, strategy, regulatory and operational teams. The organisation offers:
* Genuine opportunities for learning and professional development.
* A values-led, inclusive culture.
* Hybrid working and flexible shift patterns.
A vibrant workplace supported by employee networks (e.g., Disability, Family, LGBT+, Minority Ethnic, Women's).

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Location: Home-based or Bristol Office or a blend of the two 

Closing date: 20th February 2026

Interviews commencing from W/C: 2th March 2026

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.

We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time

About the role

We’re looking for a Learning and Development Advisor (known internally as People Development Advisor) with design, facilitation and training delivery experience to join our People Development Team

We’re on the lookout for a curious, creative and proactive Learning and Development Advisor to help shape, deliver and elevate the learning culture across Young Lives vs Cancer.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our people to grow, develop and thrive—ensuring everyone has access to engaging, meaningful and impactful learning opportunities that help them do their best work for young people with cancer.

A significant part of your role will involve co-developing learning content with internal subject matter experts, ensuring their specialist insights are translated into accessible, high-quality development experiences. You’ll also co-design and deliver in‑house training, including digital skills programmes (such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams) and core management development for our people managers—covering areas like delegation, decision-making, problem-solving and effective objective‑setting.

Working closely with the People Development Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help drive our development priorities forward, champion great learning experiences, and ensure our people have the skills and knowledge they need—now and for the future.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Train and develop our people managers by delivering or facilitating core management skills sessions such as delegation, decision-making, problem-solving and effective objective‑setting
• Shape and deliver high‑quality learning by developing engaging learning experiences using the 70:20:10 model and collaborate with internal experts to create guides, resources and tools that support onboarding and continuous learning.
• Support and enable the design and delivery (alongside our AI and UX learning lead) of our in‑house training around digital skills, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and other M365 tools—helping colleagues use our digital systems confidently and effectively - turning technical or specialist knowledge into clear, engaging and practical learning experiences for a wide range of colleagues.
• Maintain and evolve our digital learning offer, including mandatory e‑learning, digital platforms and resources—ensuring everything is accessible, engaging and aligned with our values.
• Maximise external partnerships, including pro bono support and supplier relationships.
• Lead on apprenticeship and Skills & Growth Levy activity, supporting learners and aligning levy use to business needs.
• Use evaluation and data to drive improvement, ensuring learning is evidence‑based, impactful and continuously evolving.

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience designing and delivering impactful learning for staff and/or volunteers.
• Proven track record of co‑creating learning with subject matter experts and transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging content.
• Confident delivering digital skills training (e.g., SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) and building wider digital capability.
• Skilled facilitator with experience leading management and behavioural skills sessions, such as delegation, decision-making, problem-solving and effective objective‑setting.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, working collaboratively across teams in a fast‑moving environment.
• High digital confidence, with hands‑on experience designing online learning and using LMS platforms and/or SharePoint to shape great learner experiences.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage own workload, using data and evaluation insights to sharpen and improve learning.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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• Area of work: Corporate Services - Governance & Assurance
• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Salary: From £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: London (Hybrid)
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Other benefits include: Pension scheme, employee assistance programme, flexible working, learning and development opportunities
• Closing date: Tuesday 17th February 2026
  
  Overview
  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information Governance and Data Protection professional to take on a pivotal role within a respected UK organisation. As the organisation's Governance Assurance Manager, you will serve as the strategic lead for information governance, data protection, information security, and statutory compliance.
  
  The role includes acting as the organisation's independent Data Protection Officer (DPO), reporting directly to senior leadership and providing expert guidance on GDPR compliance, data protection risks, FOI obligations, and information governance best practice.
  
  Working as part of the Governance & Assurance function, you will play a central role in maintaining high standards of accountability, transparency, and information security. You'll collaborate with teams across the organisation, including IT, senior leadership, internal audit, and regulatory partners, to ensure compliance frameworks are robust, effective, and well-understood by staff.
  This is a great opportunity for someone who brings hands-on GDPR expertise, strong FOI/SAR experience, and confidence advising at senior level
  
  Key Responsibilities
• Lead the organisation's Information Governance (IG) strategy, ensuring adherence to legislative, Regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Provide authoritative advice to Senior leaders on GDPR, FOI, records management, and IG-related compliance matters.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee IG, data protection, information security, FOI, and records management policies.
• Act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer, including monitoring GDPR compliance, advising on DPIAs, and serving as point of contact for the ICO and data subjects.
• Manage FOI and Subject Access Request (SAR) processes, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Oversee the publication scheme, retention schedules, and governance documentation.
• Investigate information security or data protection incidents and lead improvement activity following breaches.
• Work closely with IT to ensure technical information security controls align with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver organisation-wide IG/IS training, including both general awareness and specialist sessions.
• Conduct internal audits, monitor compliance activity, and support statutory reporting to the ICO.
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders including internal audit, senior leadership committees, and partner regulators.
• Lead on information-sharing agreements and memorandums of understanding.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Recognised data protection qualification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS DPO Certification).
• Expert knowledge of GDPR, information governance, and data protection legislation.
• Demonstrable experience managing FOI and Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Significant experience advising senior leaders and committees on IG/DPA matters.
• Strong knowledge of records management principles, retention schedules, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience designing and delivering IG/IS training to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess organisational impact.

Desirable

• Experience in a regulatory, health, or professional services environment.
• Understanding of the pharmacy or wider healthcare sector.

Who This Role Would Suit

• Someone with strong hands-on GDPR and FOI experience who enjoys applying practical compliance expertise.
• A confident communicator who can operate independently as an organisational DPO and provide authoritative advice at senior levels.
• A proactive professional with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to strengthening governance, information security, and assurance processes.
• An individual who thrives in a role with both strategic responsibility and operational delivery.

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Right now, millions of people across the UK are living with financial insecurity. Parents are choosing between heating and food. People who fall ill find themselves unable to work and without support. Countless others lie awake at night worrying about bills they cannot pay. At Turn2us, we believe none of us should have to face these challenges alone - and we exist to change the systems that allow them to persist.

Turn2us is working towards a future where everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive. We combine direct support and innovative digital tools, such as our online Benefits Calculator and PIP Helper, with influencing, policy and systems change. Across our organisation, colleagues bring deep expertise, compassion and ambition, united by a shared belief that financial hardship is not a personal failing, but a systemic issue that can and must be changed.

The Income & External Affairs Directorate plays a critical role in making this vision a reality. Through relationship-led fundraising, commercial partnerships, communications, and policy and influencing work, the directorate ensures Turn2us has the resources, profile and voice needed to maximise our impact. It connects our work with the people, organisations and institutions that can help drive lasting change. While we have built strong momentum and significant partnerships in recent years, we know there is far more potential to realise.

As Director of Income & External Affairs, you will be a key member of our Leadership Team, working closely with colleagues across the charity and with our Board. You will lead the growth of sustainable income, develop powerful and values-led partnerships, strengthen our public voice, and help shape a policy and advocacy agenda grounded in the experiences of people facing financial hardship. You will also play a vital role in building trust, credibility and influence across sectors to help shift the systems that keep people locked in financial insecurity.

We are looking for an exceptional and values-driven leader with a strong track record in relationship-based income generation, partnerships and influence. This experience may come from the charity sector or a commercial environment. We are not seeking a specific career path or background; instead, we actively welcome applications from people who bring new perspectives, transferable skills and different ways of thinking. What matters most is a deep commitment to our purpose, a willingness to learn and the confidence to lead with curiosity and humility.

This role calls for persuasive leadership, emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders. You will thrive if you enjoy working collaboratively, sharing power and leading in a way that is inclusive, supportive and ambitious.

This is a genuinely exciting and critical role - for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, for the people we exist to serve. We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you share our values and feel inspired by our vision of a more just and financially secure society, we would love to hear from you.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.

Greenhouse Sports is pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Management Accountant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly created role following an exciting period of change. Their mission is to deliver intensive sports coaching and mentoring to help develop young people from disadvantaged communities.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Team by preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis, budget holder reports, and statutory accounts. They will also contribute to finance projects, including the development of new budget holder reporting and process improvements.

The organisation:

Greenhouse Sports is an organisation dedicated to providing sports coaching and mentoring to young people impacted by poverty. Since its foundation in 2002, Greenhouse Sports has continually expanded its reach, fuelled by the support of donors and partners who believe in the value of creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Their approach combines sports coaching with mentoring, giving young people the life skills they need to lead happy and healthy lives and act as a positive social influence both at school and beyond.

As Greenhouse continues to grow, it remains committed to its mission of providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be left behind. By addressing both the physical and mental aspects of youth development, the organisation helps young people unlock their potential and prepares them for a better future.

The key duties of the Management Accountant will be as follows:

• Complete the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Play a key role in the production of the statutory accounts including notes and reconciliations.
• Own the preparation of the newly created budget holder reports ensuring that reporting is complete and accurate.
• Monitor actual spending vs budget by providing a variance analysis for monthly budget holder reports.
• Extract relevant data from Xledger and prepare reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Work with a continuous improvement mindset to identify efficiencies in existing processes.
• Support other members of the finance team when required to complete tasks.

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised professional qualification or be part qualified studying towards becoming qualified.
• Demonstrable experience of having worked in a management accounts capacity.
• Ideally, working knowledge of Charity SORP, but candidates without this are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• An enthusiastic and confident personality, with a key eye for detail.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 22nd February, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 2^nd March. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV ASAP to make sure you don t miss out.

As an interim Supervising Solicitor in Public Law, you will supervise and carry out CPAG’s public law legal aid cases, to benefit families and children in poverty. You will play an active role in managing CPAG’s legal practice and conduct high-profile public law litigation. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about using the law to advocate for the rights of, and directly improve the lives of, families in poverty. The ideal candidate will be a solicitor (E&W qualified) with experience of conducting public law litigation and legal aid (publicly funded) work. You will be able to supervise the casework of colleagues, such as CPAG’s junior or trainee solicitor(s) and welfare benefit advisers. You may have experience of working with clients in vulnerable situations or with additional needs, for example, survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, disabled people or children and young people.

We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack. 

We welcome applications on a secondment basis.

For more information about this post and to apply download the Supervising Solicitor - Public Law (Interim)

The Director of Programmes & Learning (DPL) provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for Amna’s programmes across all geographies, partners, and ecosystem levels. The DPL champions a culture of learning, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring that all programme strategies and initiatives are designed to advance Amna’s global mission.

Please note that compensation will be benchmarked and weighted according to the cost of living and market standards in the country where the candidate currently resides