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About Us
Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a national parent led charity, actively supporting over 5,000 families with a child or young person with Down syndrome. Our mission is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives, ensuring they reach their full potential.
Through our flagship initiative, Positive About Down Syndrome (PADS), we provide comprehensive support from prenatal care through adulthood. We equip healthcare providers and educators with essential training and resources, including our renowned #pants4school program, which helps children achieve independence in toilet training.
At DSUK, we are committed to advocating for equality and inclusion, and driving impactful change through education and campaigning.
We are growing our team to strengthen our fundraising operations and diversify our income. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our income generation strategy and building meaningful relationships with funders and corporate partners.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and driven individual to lead our grant and bid writing function while also developing and managing relationships with corporate donors and partners. You will work closely with senior leadership to secure vital income through trusts, foundations, and businesses that align with our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Grant & Bid Writing (50%)
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Research and identify suitable funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
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Write compelling, evidence-based grant applications and funding proposals.
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Manage a pipeline of funding opportunities, ensuring deadlines are met.
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Develop and implement an impact reporting strategy for grant and bid writing.
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Monitor and report on funded projects in collaboration (using Salesforce) with delivery teams.
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Maintain relationships with funders through regular updates, impact reports, and renewal applications.
Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships (50%)
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Implement our corporate fundraising strategy to increase income from businesses.
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Identify and approach potential corporate partners, managing outreach and engagement.
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Manage and cultivate existing partnerships with companies and organisations.
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Create tailored proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership materials.
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Collaborate with the marketing team to promote partnerships and joint campaigns.
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Organise and support corporate fundraising events and staff engagement opportunities.
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To maintain excellent supporter stewardship and cultivation including thanking supporters and supporter development communications.
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven experience in writing successful funding bids and managing grant applications.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to write persuasively and tailor messaging for different audiences.
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Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
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Passion for the mission of Down Syndrome UK and a commitment to inclusion.
Desirable
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Experience working in a small charity or growing organisation.
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Knowledge of disability or education-related sectors.
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Familiarity with CRM systems (such as Salesforce for non-profits) and impact reporting.
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Experience in corporate fundraising, CSR, or business development.
What We Offer
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Working from home.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Supportive and inclusive working environment.
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Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, ambitious charity.
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Training and professional development opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Learning and Development Officer
Reporting To: Learning and Development Manager
Salary/Rate: £30,000- £34,000
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026
Location: Hybrid – Home working and across Felix’s sites in London (Deptford, Enfield, Poplar, Park Royal/Acton, Western International Market, Greenford, Canary Wharf)
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Purpose of the Job
We are looking for someone to play a key role in our Learning and Development team to support the upskilling of our staff and volunteers. The Learning and Development (L&D) Officer will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating modules and training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of employees.
This role involves collaborating with various departments to identify training needs, developing engaging learning materials, and facilitating training sessions to support the professional growth and development of staff. The post will also be responsible for supporting other teams in the organisation design and run their own training programmes.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.





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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?
We are looking for a Digital Platforms Executive to manage our App, CRM system and website among others. Reporting directly to our CEO, you will play a crucial role in helping us enhance user engagement, streamline our digital communications, and maximise the impact of our online presence.
We are a small, dynamic team, so there is also plenty of scope to get involved with other things and gain an insight into all areas of the charity, with opportunities for growth and development.
We have really ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond so we’re looking for an individual who has a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude!
About the role
As Digital Platform Executive you will:
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Drive user acquisition and retention strategies for our App (sidekick by Suicide&Co).
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Collaborate with developers to implement new features based on user feedback and engagement metrics.
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Monitor performance and user analytics to inform continuous improvement.
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Develop and manage in-app communication strategies, including push notifications and updates, to enhance user engagement.
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Coordinate with content creators to ensure timely and relevant messaging within the App.
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Oversee the in-app customer support system, ensuring prompt and effective responses to user inquiries and issues.
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Implement feedback mechanisms to gather user insights and improve App functionality.
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Develop and implement strategies to optimise the use of our CRM system (HubSpot) for client, donor and stakeholder engagement.
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Ensure data integrity and security and provide training to staff on CRM functionalities on new processes or underutilised tools.
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Analyse CRM data to inform improvements to client experience and improve donor stewardship.
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Maintain and update our website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and aligned with branding guidelines.
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Optimise website performance, user experience, and accessibility across devices.
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Implement SEO best practices to increase organic traffic and visibility.
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Launch and manage our Google Ads Grant account, creating and optimising campaigns to maximize reach and impact.
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Monitor ad performance, adjust strategies as needed, and ensure compliance with Google's grant policies.
About you
Based within easy commuting distance of our office in Westminster, our ideal candidate would have a proven track record of managing a variety of different digital platforms.
Key attributes we are looking for include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
- Confidence and comfort in using digital technology
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.
This role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.
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Qualifications/ skills: CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR qualification (Level 5 or above)
Time: Minimum 12 up to 16 hours per week. Can be worked flexibly but there are some essential meetings on a Monday.
Where: Remote - UK based. Two team days per year in London / South East or online.
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 full-time equivalent, depending on experience. This salary is in line with our organisational pay structure.
Deadline to apply: 11th July 2025
Estimated start date: September 2025
Role overview
This HR Lead role will support a unique, employee-owned, self-managed organisation. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of HR practices, advising on employee relations, and contributing to a positive, self-directed work environment.
As a self-managed organisation HR is distributed between a number of different roles. You will be working alongside our Organisational Development Lead, Training & Development Lead, Compliance Lead, HR Support, Onboarding/Offboarding Lead, Team Companion and the leadership team.
As this is a new developing role, the responsibilities listed in the Job Description are areas where Chiltern has identified HR expertise is needed at this current point in time. This gives the role holder the opportunity to further develop and shape this area of our business.
Key duties include advising on employee relations, supporting self-managed teams, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee ownership, and you'll also work closely with individuals to ensure HR policies are adhered to, individuals feel empowered and engaged and that the organisation's culture aligns with its values in the delivery of HR practices.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
1. HR Strategy & Organisational Development
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Collaborate with the leadership team to drive the organisation’s People Management Strategy
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Devise and deliver HR projects to improve business efficiency and effectiveness
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Lead succession planning initiatives across the organisation
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Horizon scan for emerging HR practices and employment law developments
2. HR Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
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Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook to ensure legal compliance
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Ensure compliance with UK employment law across all HR functions
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Lead on:
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Third Party Risk Policy
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Equality Impact Assessment Policy
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Stakeholder Engagement Policy (ensuring service user perspectives are integrated)
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Monitor adherence to internal policies, including whistleblowing, grievances, and dignity at work
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Audit EDI data bi-annually and create strategies to promote diversity and inclusion
3. Employee Relations & Case Management
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Providing advice and leading on the process for :
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Grievances
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Disciplinaries
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Bullying, harassment, and capability issues
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Redeployment and redundancy
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Lead meetings prior to disciplinary sanctions in collaboration with our HR administrator
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Mediate disputes and facilitate conflict resolution within the context of HR discussions
4. Compensation and Benefits
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Developing and maintaining salary structures
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Conducting salary benchmarking and market analysis
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Overseeing annual salary reviews
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Ensuring compliance with pay equity laws
5. Recruitment, Onboarding & Talent Management
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Oversee advertising and attraction strategies
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Support onboarding processes to aid efficiency
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Review terms and conditions, contracts, and engage with external advisors as needed
6. Attendance & Performance Management
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Manage absence cases including statutory and contractual entitlements
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Support the leadership team with performance and attendance-related challenges
7. Systems & Process Improvement
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Maintain and enhance HR systems, ensuring lean processes and the integration of e-systems
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Regularly review and improve the Staff Portal alongside our Training & Development Lead
8. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
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Stay updated on EDI legislation and best practice
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Support the organisation in being legally compliant, culturally relevant, and innovative in its EDI approach
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Lead data audits and present an equal opportunities review every two years
9. Professional Development & Networking
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Engage with local HR support networks, including CIPD and ACAS
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Maintain continuous professional development (CPD)
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Be an active member of Social Enterprise UK HSC HR group and attend relevant meetings
Person specification
We are looking for an efficient, well-organised, friendly person to join the team with the following qualities:
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CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR qualification (Level 5 or above)
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Experience in a generalist HR role, including employee relations, policy development, and HR project delivery.
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Experience working on or leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels
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Confident facilitator and leader of sensitive meetings and discussions, with a culture of care
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As this is a hands on role, a high level of organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously is needed
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Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment
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Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond effectively to new or unforeseen challenges.
Job benefits
A key benefit in working for Chiltern is being a part of a forward thinking employee owned team, where our culture celebrates and values the voice of each individual.
Staff members benefit from a flexible working environment, creating a personal schedule based around the requirements of the role.
Ultimately, at the heart of what we do is our value of ‘care’, which is felt strongly across the team.
Additional benefits include:
- Flexible working
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32 Days (FTE) per annum annual leave allowance (including bank holidays)
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High street discount shopping portal
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EAP package - access to confidential support and wellbeing services
About Chiltern Music Therapy
Chiltern is an award-winning social enterprise that provides music therapy, community music services and training to over 1700 people of all ages and many different needs across England each year. Formed in 2011 from a desire to change how music therapy was offered in the UK, we hold accessibility and financial inclusivity at our heart, working across health, education, social care and community settings.
Proud to be a self-managed and employee-owned organisation, we strive to create a world where music therapy is the transformative thread in the lives of the children and adults we support. At Chiltern we recognise the different strengths within our team. We provide an environment where people can take charge of the work they do and make informed decisions using professional judgement and life experience, alongside peer support. We’re welcoming, inclusive, and have worked hard to create a positive environment that we are proud of. You can find out more about us on our website.
How to apply
To apply, please apply with your CV and a one-page covering letter which should include your reasons for wanting to join Chiltern Music Therapy and suitability for the role.
We welcome enquiries and applications from people of all identities and backgrounds and value diversity in our workforce.
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as we may close applications early depending on application numbers.
For more information about Chiltern Music Therapy please visit our website.
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Full-stack Developer
We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the development/digital marketing team for a twelve month fixed term contract.
Position: CE369 Full-stack Developer (two posts)
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Salary: £40,906 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Hours: 2 x 35 hours per week positions available
Contract: These are fixed-term contracts for 12 months.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 30 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: From 1 July 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Digital Developer, the Full-stack Developer will help to make a mark on the transformation and future proofing of all Association websites and microsites whilst helping the development/digital marketing team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Combining solid LAMP stack experience with strong skills in HTML, JavaScript and pre-processed CSS and a proven working knowledge of Drupal 9/10 to build accessible and high performing responsive website solutions
- Working in an agile environment, both independently and with other team members, from tickets created in the Jira project management system by a range of internal clients across the charity
- A willingness to switch between the back and front end development aspects of the role depending on the requirement of each given task
- Offering solutions to problems and improvements to the quality of the Drupal development environment
- Creating and executing accessible, responsive web solutions while adhering to existing brand design requirements
- Ensuring that best practices are followed for both back and front end performance
- Writing high standard, clean code to best current practices using version control (Git)
About You
You will have/be:
- Solid LAMP stack experience
- Strong skills in HTML, JavaScript and pre-processed CSS, preferably SASS
- Experience of in working in a mobile first development environment
- A working knowledge of Drupal 8-10 and its core and main contributed modules
- Fully conversant with version control, preferably Git
- Experience with Jira or any other similar project management system and of developing in an agile environment
- Happy to work in a command line environment, knowledge of working with Drush
- Knowledge of package and version management via Composer
- Experience working with AWS environments, especially EC2, S3 and Cloud9
- Experience theming with Twig templates
- An open mind to new technologies and development practices
This role requires some travel for team away days.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Full-stack Development, Full-stack Developers. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new East Midlands - Regional Organiser.
About the role
The Community Organising team help us achieve our goal to empower more people in the UK to know, claim and stand up for human rights. The Regional Organiser's role is responsible for growing and developing local activism in the East Midlands region and helping local activists use their skills, connections, knowledge, and passion to campaign together for positive human rights change. The Regional Organiser is accountable for sustainably building intersectional collective power, organising public actions and stunts, and fostering meaningful relationships through 121s with local groups and regional networks in the East Midlands. The role also involves convening and connecting local communities to join our local groups and regional networks to campaign on human rights. As well as identifying and developing leadership capabilities, ensuring that local activism upholds our principles on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti- racism (IDEA).
More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.
The role may be for you if:
- You're skilled in growing and developing local groups in a region
- You can devise and deliver community organising workshops and training
- You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
- You also have a good knowledge of facilitating and leading spaces for public action and stunts whilst securing turnout
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
Apply for this role
This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).
We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.
To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.
Please note that due to the nature of the work any offer of employment for this role will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including a criminal record check.
Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.
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The HR and Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the London Irish Centre’s (LIC) internal operations, with strategic oversight of all HR functions, organisational policies, facilities management, and volunteer coordination.
This key position supports a positive and inclusive workplace culture, embedding best practice, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement across the organisation. With a focus on both people and operations, the role is central to developing our growing team and delivering well-managed operations that collectively advances LIC’s strategic goals.
About You
- You are a professional and enthusiastic HR and Operations practitioner with experience spanning people management and day-to-day organisational operations.
- You have a strong track record of developing, motivating, and supporting both staff and volunteers.
- You have the ability to manage a wide range of operations - including health and safety, policy, compliance, quality, governance, contracts, and contractor oversight - to support service delivery across the Centre’s diverse functions.
- You are experienced in building and maintaining effective organisational systems.
- You demonstrate outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, and discretion, and you excel at managing a varied workload with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- You are highly organised and thrive in dynamic environments where flexibility, initiative, and sound judgment are essential.
- You are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture; You are proactive and comfortable working independently, while also able to build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Key areas of responsibility
- Lead the day-to-day HR function providing support to staff across all areas of HR.
- Ensure HR policies are reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations and best practice. Develop new policies that are fit for purpose, legally compliant, and embedded within the team.
- Update, maintain and develop employee handbook, HR templates, processes, and systems to support the delivery of an effective HR function.
- Manage HR systems ensuring all records are maintained accurately and comply with GDPR.
- Oversee all recruitment processes.
- Oversee the entire employee lifecycle - from induction to exit - while implementing talent retention strategies, performance management systems, and succession planning.
- Oversee organisational volunteer management, ensuring compliance with policies and alignment with strategic objectives
- Coach and advise line managers on people issues withing their teams from probation to sickness absence to performance.
- Manage grievances and disciplinary actions in accordance with policy.
- Lead on delivery of annual training plan and annual appraisal process.
- Oversee day-to-day office management to ensure a warm, inclusive, and safe working environment.
- Ensure health and safety, compliance, and quality standards are consistently upheld across all HR and operational practices, fostering a safe, legally sound, and high-performing work environment.
- Manage outsourced IT contracts and service level agreements, overseeing IT and communications providers - including VOIP systems - while coordinating support and resolving issues as needed.
- Oversee office supplies, contracts, and supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective and efficient operations.
- Responsible for governance and compliance matters, providing comprehensive board support, and managing company secretarial duties, including filings and updates with Companies House and the Charities Commission.
- Oversee and manage operational expenditures to ensure alignment with the allocated budget, while identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies.
This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the HR & Operations Manager. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required.
Employee Benefits
· Enhanced annual leave - 26 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27 days after 5 years of service pro rata).
· Enhanced sick pay - 4 weeks of contractual hours on full pay after completion of probationary period pro rata *
· Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay*
· Cycle to Work Scheme*
· Tech Scheme*
· Eyesight tests and contribution to corrective glasses*
· Jury Duty leave pay*
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Complimentary tickets to select events.
· 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability).
· 20% discount at the LIC shop and 10% discount at the LIC bar.
· Mindfulness app membership*
*Only available to staff on contracts of a minimum of 12 months
LONDON IRISH CENTRE
OUR SIX CORE VALUES
At the London Irish Centre we strive to be:
1. Welcoming
2. Compassionate
3. Inclusive
4. Creative
5. Community-centred
6. Sustainable
The London Irish Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Please note our offices have some barriers to access, which is one of the core missions that our redevelopment will overcome.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Director of Membership Services provides strategic leadership for the Membership Services directorate and is therefore responsible for the development and implementation of all Imperial College Union strategy relating to Student Activities, Representation, Advice, Governance and Policy. The role ensure the delivery and resourcing of operating plans, policy and operating procedures to ensure that the Union delivers its strategic objectives across its Membership Services.
The successful candidate will ensure that the directorate develops and delivers impactful and inclusive services which champion and enhance the Student Experience at Imperial College. They will ensure that the Union values of integrity, inclusivity, and innovation guide the work of the directorate, and will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal, College and external stakeholders. They will also be a member of the Union’s Operational Management Group and Leadership Team, and as such will be responsible for the strategic development of the Union and ensuring that the Union works towards delivering its mission and aims.
This role requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and the ability to build effective relationships. Candidates should have experience managing budgets, leading teams, and driving innovation within a membership or student-focused organisation. The ability to work collaboratively while delivering student-centred initiatives is key to success in this position.
Applications are encouraged from individuals with similar professional backgrounds who are passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging university experience. We welcome applicants who share our principles and are committed to fostering a welcoming and dynamic environment.
This role is open to consultants and secondments will be considered for the right candidate.
Please note this is a Fixed Term Maternity Cover role.
What you would be doing
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Service Development and Delivery
- Health and Safety Management
- Ethical and Environmental Management
- Other duties, broadly in line with above key responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Appropriate experience of management and leadership of teams in a Students’ Union or similar environment
- Experience of managing multiple budgets
- Successfully building partnerships for the benefit or the reputation of an organisation
- Experience of working effectively in student or membership led environment
- A working knowledge of membership-led activities
- Ability to work in a complex environment with the skills to develop productive
relationships with a range of stakeholders
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full list of duties and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
Please note this role is with the Students’ Union. We’re a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes, and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you’ll also be joining a wider community of staff working within higher education. If you’ve never worked in a students’ union, or are unsure why it’s different, we encourage you to get in contact. It’s a brilliant place to work.
As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer:
- flexible working hours
- generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures)
- bicycle loan scheme
- season ticket loan
- health benefits
- excellent professional development opportunities and many more.
More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page. Please see link on College website.
Further information
To apply for the role please complete the online application form.
We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants’ names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People team (email on application site).
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th July 2025.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, every role within Imperial College Union contributes to our environmental and social goals. This includes actively participating in initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices within every department.
Communications Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to help raise the charity’s profile across multiple communications channels and build supporter engagement with corporate and individual supporters, and with charity partners.
This is a remote working role.
Position: Communications Officer
Location: Remote/London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,000-£30,000
Contract: 12-month FTC
Benefits Include: 25 days per year (pro rata – excluding bank holidays), employer pension contribution of 5% into a personal pension (which does not have to be matched by the employee)
Closing Date: 2nd July 2025, 5:00pm
Interviews: First interviews w/c 14 July, and 2nd interviews w/c 21 July
About the Role
This role is focused on delivering established communications strategies and plans over a 12-month fixed-term period. There is scope for the Communications Officer to work autonomously and creatively across teams, helping deliver engaging content and campaigns. You will also play an exciting role in rolling out the organisations refreshed brand.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver content and copy for digital channels, including social media, email communications and the website.
- Deliver against existing, and develop own, content plans to enhance these channels, expanding reach, and strengthening brand awareness and recognition.
- Create bespoke materials to engage key corporate partners and engagement communities as part of a wider supporter journey, including bespoke projects.
- Produce and deliver content for events marketing plans across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels in collaboration with internal teams.
- Oversee the community management social channels.
- Work with the Programmes and Impact team to manage the case story gathering process across charity partners, creating resources like blogs, video content and creative assets to educate and inspire.
- Support and coach the wider team to adopt digital solutions across internal and external channels, using data and analytics to make recommendations for improvements, including support for the Leadership Team’s personal communications, providing guidance for the most effective use.
- Support with monitoring, and evaluating communications outputs, using data, analytics and learnings to grow digital channels and supporting audiences.
- Ensure brand guidelines adhered to in all external communications produced by third parties.
About You
With experience working in a similar role, preferably within the charity or property sector, you will also have experience of devising and developing audience focused content ideas across multiple communications channels
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of producing content - including photography and video led creative - with copy for digital platforms including web, content management systems, social and email communications
- Experience of managing and producing story-led content.
- Experience of social media and community management
- Experience of paid social media and using Google Analytics
- Experience of managing and delivering projects on time with multiple stakeholder involvement
- Experience of managing a diverse workload and of supporting colleagues
About the Organisation
The charity has been around since 1986, created by and working with the UK property industry to try and harness a collective desire to do good. Since 2016, the focus has been exclusively on creating a corporate movement within and across the industry to tackle and end youth homelessness.
Additional Benefits
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Free annual Flu’ jabs and annual sight tests
- Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)
- ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice, in work time
- Interest-free Annual Travel Card Loans
- A Professional Development Fund
- Commitment to wellbeing (we’re signatories of Mind’s Time to Change Pledge)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Health Insurance with Vitality (small employee contribution required).
You may have experience in other roles such as Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Content, Digital Content, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Content Officer, Digital Content Officer, Content Creator. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Our client is a user-led pan-disability charity operating primarily in Buckinghamshire. They are a successful, dynamic and influential charity, focused on supporting disabled people by fixing the biggest issues facing them. They aim to build a world which is Fair4All, including disabled people.
Position: Project Operations Manager
Salary Range: £31,000 - £34,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Location: Remote working
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees
Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, standard holiday entitlement, flexible working
The role:
The primary purpose of the Project Operations Manager role is to provide leadership to ensure that their project work is delivered successfully, to agreed targets, on time and within agreed budgets.
Responsibilities:
• To take charge of and lead their projects, and the staff and volunteers working on them. Ensure project work is delivered successfully, to agreed targets, on time and within agreed budgets. This includes project reporting, overseeing and managing website, media, online and other communications activities related projects, and managing project budgets.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of their Operational Plan.
• With the Trustee Board and grants team, support the revival of appropriate dormant projects and the creation of new projects. Contribute to and endorse grant applications and ensure funder targets and goals are met.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and positive working relationships with their Trustees and key staff.
• With the Support Manager, positively influence the culture within their to ensure it remains an inclusive, diverse and effective working community and continue the charity’s policy of highly supportive and positive management of staff and volunteers, ensuring that their Values are upheld.
• Contribute to ensuring effective welfare and safeguarding policies are in place that are understood and regularly communicated to volunteers and employees.
• Ensure they deliver excellent customer service, so that service users, external organisations and partners receive high-quality service and support; and ensure any complaints or issues are managed promptly and satisfactorily resolved.
• Represent them and their projects internally and externally.
About you:
They are seeking an experienced charity operations and/or projects manager who can bring skills, expertise and knowledge into their rapidly expanding charity.
Essential skills and experience:
• Previous experience of successfully managing UK charity or not-for profit projects and/or services, including financial and budgetary controls.
• A track record of proactive success in achieving project and service goals and outcomes.
• Previous experience of successfully managing staff and, ideally, volunteers.
• A proven ability to effectively plan and manage a mixed portfolio of tasks and activities, including managing your own time effectively.
• A track record of personal learning and development, adapting to changing circumstances, and proactively meeting challenges.
• Strong personal commitment to diversity and inclusion including the social model of disability. Must be able to work effectively with disabled people with all types of impairment.
Desirable skills and experience:
• Understanding impairments including neurodiversity, mental health, sensory loss, long-term conditions and physical disabilities.
• A highly supportive management style which removes barriers for disabled staff and volunteers to allow them to work in ways which are most effective for them.
• Knowledge of project management tools.
About them:
Our client works by permanently removing barriers facing disabled people and finding answers to the big issues facing them, alongside helping individuals. Their projects and partnerships deliver unique and lasting change and effective support that helps nearly all the 41,000 disabled people in Buckinghamshire – plus many beyond their county.
Uniquely, they are mainly voluntary charity. They have over 150 volunteers, mostly disabled people, supported by a small staff team, who themselves run their projects and services. Many of their volunteers are jobseekers or needing help to move forward in their lives and they actively support them by the way we work.
How to apply: Please submit a CV with a covering letter (of no more than 500 words) setting out how you meet the person specification for the role.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Operations Manager, Project Manager, Charity Operations Manager, Programme Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Operations Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Charity Project Manager, Non-Profit Operations Manager, Service Operations Manager, etc.
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Governance Officer
Hours: 21.5 hours a week
Location: Remote or Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed term 12 months
Remuneration: Circa £17,200 dependant on experience (£30,000 Full time equivalent)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Works closely with: SMT, HR Manager and Data Manager
About Us
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Governance Officer to join our team and help ensure strong, effective governance across the organisation. This role is key to supporting the charity’s trustees and senior leadership team to meet their legal and regulatory responsibilities, and to uphold the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
Key Responsibilities
Board and Committee Support
- Coordinate meetings of the Board of Trustees and sub-committees, including scheduling, agenda planning, and circulation of papers.
- Take accurate and timely minutes and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are tracked and completed.
- Support trustee recruitment, induction, training, annual board effectiveness survey and skills review.
- Maintain trustees register of interests updating it annually or as and when needed, whichever is soonest.
- Monitor board members tenure periods and associated actions for re-appointment or termination.
Compliance and Regulation
- Ensure the charity complies with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House, Office for the Scottish Charity Regulator, GDPR, Fundraising Regulator).
- Maintain accurate records including the statutory registers, governance documents, and trustee declarations.
- Write the statutory annual report sourcing content from relevant teams and updating all sections.
- Submit annual returns to the Charity Commission, Companies House and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
- Support the COO in working towards and maintaining compliance with the Charity Governance code.
Governance Best Practice
- Draft new, review and update existing policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice ensuring they are on a rolling timetable for review.
- Monitor developments in charity law, governance codes, and relevant regulations, advising colleagues and trustees accordingly.
- Support risk management and contribute to the maintenance of the organisation’s risk register.
- Maintain the register of Leukaemia Care’s contracts with external suppliers and funders.
Organisational Support
- Work collaboratively across teams to ensure governance is embedded in the culture and operations of the charity.
- Support internal audits and the implementation of recommendations.
- Provide guidance on good governance practices across the charity.
General
In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:
- Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.
- Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
This job description is not exhaustive. It acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong understanding of charity governance and regulatory frameworks in the UK.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of preparing board papers and taking minutes.
- Discretion and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
Desirable
- Experience in a governance or company secretarial role within a charity or not-for-profit.
- Knowledge of the Charity Governance Code and other relevant sector guidance.
- Qualification in governance, law, or a related field (e.g. ICSA/CGIUKI).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an amazing opportunity to deliver career defining income growth whilst working for a high performing aspirational sector leading team!
Location - This role covers the southern region of the UK - as this is a homebased role we welcome applicants from any part of the UK, however the expectation would be for you to attend meetings and events in your region and our offices.
As part of the Regional Leadership team, you will be key to making decisions about structures, strategies and processes that will drive Regional Fundraising to be at the heart of the organisation. You will manage three Regional Fundraising Managers and support the wider South team to deliver targets, recruit and retain supporters and raise awareness of our work in the local community.Although home based there are opportunities to attend events, offices, meet supporters and face to face meetings with peers and colleagues. No day is the same, but we promise that each day will be filled with driving the team to deliver incredible results and outstanding experiences for our supporters.
About you
You will have a deep understanding about Regional Fundraising and be able to use this to drive a team of regional relationship experts to deliver their targets. You will have the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally and can showcase the impact and value Regional Fundraising has internally and across the sector. We are looking for a team player that will be influential and looking to excel at a Regional Leadership team level, and within their South Team! The successful candidate is someone who likes to think creatively and share ideas to continuously improve our ways of working. We are ambitious and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people affected by dementia, so we need an individual who will possess the ability to take goals and targets and make them a reality, making time sensitive decisions and solve problems. You will help us be the an
outstanding and successful team of ambassadors with the best networks, driven by your excellent communication and networking skills. We also want someone that take the initiative and make brave and bold decisions, and be able to then learn from the knowledge we get from the experience to build a better team! We need an effective people manager who is compassionate but determined to make a difference for all their team, supporters and people affected by dementia.
What you’ll focus on:
• Lead and manage a home-based team to deliver in year income and build a pipeline of future income to hit out 2030 projections
• Play an active role in the Regional Leadership team, challenging proposals, making decisions, leading by example and creating the right culture
• Work closely with the SRFMs in the North and Central to ensure we are maximising potential in all areas
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
5 days a week (together with up to 8 Saturdays in the year)
Hybrid role (working from home and at the office in Morden)
As a Development Officer, you will have the opportunity to work right across a range of Christian denominations, engaging with the community, and working with statutory bodies, local government, educational establishments, stakeholders in the local community and the night time economy as well as the voluntary sector.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with great interpersonal skills. You will be outward facing and need to be able to develop strong working relationships with people. A clear and effective communicator,you will also show a willingness to learn and grow with the role and the organisation.
The purpose of the role is to work with AT Senior Management in the development and delivery of the wide-ranging projects of AT. Being a decisive, independent thinker, possessing a strong work ethic and having the ability to work as part of a team are important elements of this role. You will also be asked to meet with existing stakeholders and initiatives, as well as exploring new opportunities to help grow and develop our reach to communities that are in need of support.
Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.
Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.
No enquiries from agencies or media sales.
Our client, a respected international higher education institution, is seeking an Academic Affairs Administrator to join their London-based academic operations team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will be based on-site in Central London.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as first point of contact for academic-related student and faculty enquiries.
- Support academic administration including class scheduling, grading processes, and student attendance tracking.
- Assist with student registration, academic records, and UKVI compliance checks including Right to Study.
- Coordinate co-curricular events, academic visits, and induction activities for staff and students.
- Provide administrative support for timetables, room bookings, and class-related logistics.
- Assist with the use of virtual learning platforms and help expand digital learning initiatives.
- Support the delivery of academic accommodations, including extended exam sessions and invigilation.
- Work closely with faculty to ensure effective communication and smooth delivery of the academic programme.
- Maintain accurate academic records in accordance with data protection regulations.
- Help manage room bookings and hybrid learning setups including Zoom-enabled classrooms.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the programme, with a focus on inclusion, sustainability and accessibility.
To be successful in this post you will have:
- Previous experience in academic administration or a similar role.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with experience working with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
- Confidence in working independently and taking initiative.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office and ideally Google Suite.
- A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a flexible approach to occasional out-of-hours work.
- A commitment to inclusive and accessible education.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Please Note - This role is covering the NE of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Purpose of the job
This role creates a positive impact for young people by managing partners through the effective delivery of our youth work programmes, delivering high quality facilitation and training and building excellent relationships across a region to contribute to improvements in our network offer.
Working with Project Mangers across Network Delivery, you will enable the effective delivery of our provision to the youth sector through effective contract management and support for partnerships with Delivery Partners and Grantees. You will deliver high quality training and facilitated sessions, translating curriculum and content into engaging and effective delivery. Working across the Northeast of England, Wales and Northern Ireland you will pro-actively build relationships with organisations and networks and foster connections that will help to unlock youth work for all young people. You will gather insights from across your area to feed into and contribute to the development of our offer to our network.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
Key responsibilities
Programme delivery
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Account and contract management of relationships with a portfolio of Delivery Partners and Grantees within your geographical location
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Ensure that Delivery Partners and Grantees understand their programme and grant requirements and are successfully delivering against those
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Support Project Managers in coordinating and administering a range of project activities through the project lifecycle including contracting, onboarding, monitoring progress, event management and delivery and data collection
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Conduct visits to youth organisations engaged in our digital and physical delivery
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Support the Impact team with monitoring and evaluation of our work as required, including data input and collection
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Support the External Relations team with opportunities to engage media and politicians with specific projects.
Facilitation and training
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Deliver engaging and effective facilitation, training and events across both digital and physical platforms.
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Translate curriculum, content and workforce development tools into impactful delivery for youth workers and young people across both digital and physical platforms.
Network Development
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Build knowledge of the provision of support for young people in your geographical location to enable you to act as an effective relationship builder, networker and connector
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Actively engage individuals, organisations and specific networks that can support development of our delivery (e.g., employment networks, regional infrastructure organisations, Violence Reduction Networks)
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Facilitate Delivery and Grantee networks and collaboration spaces as per the requirements of our youth work provision and network offer
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Engage Delivery Partners and Grantees with our network offer and facilitate the embedding of our youth development content and workforce support tools
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Identify opportunities to showcase excellent Delivery Partner and/or Grantee practice to the wider network through our internal and external channels
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Develop regional network insights and intelligence and feed those into the development of our network offer
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 2nd July 2025 at 23:59pm (midnight)
Interview Dates: 11th July 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.