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As a Financial Planning Analyst within our Financial Partnering, Planning & Analysis (FPP&A) team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every pound at Alzheimer's Society is deployed where it creates the greatest impact. This role is about giving teams across the organisation the financial clarity and confidence they need to make decisions that change lives.
Working across Finance and with budget holders throughout the Society, you'll support strategically aligned, financially disciplined planning through dynamic budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. You'll be at the heart of our financial planning processes, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive our mission forward.
Reporting to the Financial Planning Manager and line managing the Financial Planning Assistant, you'll collaborate with Finance Business Partners and colleagues across the Society to maintain a single point of truth. Providing the tools and insights that enable faster, better, more confident decisions in our fight against dementia.
About you
We're looking for a part-qualified or AAT Level 4 qualified accountant with hands-on experience working within a finance function. You'll have practical experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities and thrive on turning financial data into meaningful stories that drive action.
You're passionate about leveraging technology to work smarter, not harder. Minimising manual processes, streamlining workflows, and continuously raising the bar on quality. You celebrate solutions and progress over activity, and you come alive when collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges.
You'll have
- Part-qualified accountancy qualification or AAT Level 4 (with support available for further training).
- Hands-on experience working within a finance function on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
- Advanced Excel skills with confidence building models, manipulating large datasets (like GL transaction listings), and creating reports that tell a clear story. Power Query knowledge and experience is a bonus.
- Strong track record producing compelling management reports in Excel and PowerPoint (Power BI experience is a bonus, or you're eager to learn).
- Proven ability to communicate with and influence colleagues across a large organisation, working seamlessly across team boundaries.
- Experience of managing and developing junior colleagues, supporting their learning, career development and performance.
What you'll focus on:
- Delivering end-to-end support for organisation-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Creating engaging, user-friendly management account packs and reports that empower budget holders and business partners to make informed decisions.
- Line managing and developing the Financial Planning Assistant, building a culture where high-challenge meets high-support in an environment of continuous improvement.
- Being a champion for change, constantly improving processes, tools and products, using technology to eliminate manual work and create a truly streamlined, single source of truth.
- Building trusted relationships across Finance and the wider Society, becoming a go-to person for financial planning expertise.
- Supporting sophisticated financial modelling and analysis that shapes our budgeting and forecasting approach.
- Developing meaningful metrics and reporting that drive quality and performance improvements across the team.
Are you ready to bring your financial planning expertise to an organisation where every insight drives impact? Could you be the analytical thinker and collaborative problem-solver who helps us plan our way to a world where dementia no longer devastates lives?
Important Dates
- The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 11th January 2026.
- Interviews will begin week commencing 19th January 2026 and will take place virtually.
- There will be a pre-interview task to complete should you be invited to interview.
Please note: This post will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland). If you require further information regarding Criminal Records Check, then please contact: [email protected].
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
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 Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
About King’s
The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.
Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.
We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.
About the role:
The Social Mobility and Widening Participation Senior Officer is a vital member of the department. The post-holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of sustained outreach initiatives. They will also be involved in a range of other challenging projects run across the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Department.
The postholder will primarily work with pre-16 pupils and this will involve working collaboratively with and building strategic relationships with our partner schools and teachers.
The post holder will work closely with the wider team, student ambassadors and key partner staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a career with social impact, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in working with young people. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.
We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and we are hiring for two fixed term positions. One contract will end in August 2026 and the other in September 2026.
About you:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in schools, charities or the university sector. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training
2. Experience working or volunteering with children or young people
3. Experience of undertaking and completing projects which require high levels of administrative and organisational skill
4. Ability to communicate complicated and specialist information orally and in writing to team members and programme participants
5. Ability to work with others in a team to deliver project aims and overcome challenges
6. Ability to use initiative and creativity to resolve problems, define clear outcomes for improvement and set out how progress and success will be measured
7. Ability to coach or train others on how to undertake specific tasks and give clear direction on desired outcomes
8. Ability to gather and manipulate data so that it can be interpreted by yourself and others
9. Ability to decide own pattern of work and manage own workload and resources over a long period
Desirable criteria
· Educated to degree or foundation degree level
· Understanding of the widening participation agenda and/or the role of higher education in social mobility
· Experience overseeing budgets and undertaking financial administration
Full details of the role and the skills and experience required can be found in the job description which is provided at the bottom of the page.
Further information:
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
Closing date: 11 January 2026.
Head of Donor Stewardship and Legacies
Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation
Devizes / Hybrid • £42,000–£46,000 Depending on experience •Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about building lasting relationships and seeing generosity make a real difference? Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation is looking for an experienced fundraiser to lead and grow our individual giving and legacy programmes.
This role is central to creating a vibrant culture of giving across the region while helping deliver our 2025–2030 strategy. You’ll develop meaningful, long-term relationships with supporters and strengthen our Friends of the Foundation offer, inspiring generosity through thoughtful stewardship and engaging communications.
Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Donor Stewardship and Legacies to lead and grow our relationships with individual donors. This role will be central to developing a culture of philanthropy across Wiltshire and Swindon, contributing directly to the delivery of our 2025–2030 organisational strategy. The postholder will build strong, meaningful relationships with supporters, develop a compelling individual giving programme (including strengthening our Friends of the Foundation offer) and legacy programme This role requires a confident fundraiser with strong stewardship skills, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.You will be familiar with developing mailed and emailed communications but also with building relationships both face to face and over the telephone with supporters, specifically with older supporters.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, supportive team who care deeply about what we do. We offer flexible working and a hybrid approach, with our office based in Devizes.
For more information about our current vacancies, and our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit our website.
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 30 January 2026
Please note, the full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack, on the recruitment page on our website, where you can also apply for this role.
If you have experience in individual giving and want to help transform local communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Grow sustainable funding, forge partnerships & a create a culture of giving that helps meet local needs & empowers the voluntary sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Finance Officer (12-month maternity cover)
Location: Hybrid/remote working (at least 2 days per week based in our Central London office, however we want to get the best from you, so we are open to discussion).
Contract: Fixed term contract
Duration: 12 months, 35hrs p/wk.
Peace Direct does not currently hold a sponsorship license and therefore if you do not have the right to work in the UK, we cannot accept your application.
Note: We prefer non-AI applications.
Who we are
Peace Direct is an international charity with a vision for a just world, free from violent conflict. Working in partnership with local peacebuilders in some of the world’s most conflict-affected places, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.
The Role
Working with a committed and talented team, the Finance Officer is responsible for:
- Recording transactions in our accounting software (Iplicit) and keeping financial records accurate and up to date
- Preparing payments and liaising with banks and payment platforms
- Supporting month-end reporting, reconciliations, and management accounts
- Assisting with annual audit preparation
- Working closely with colleagues across Peace Direct to ensure grants and programmes are well supported
About You: We’re looking for someone who is:
- Educated to A level and/or working towards a relevant accounting qualification
- Enthusiastic about finance and accounting
- Has good attention to detail
- Accurate, organised, and systematic in their approach
- Able to meet deadlines and keep finance systems up to date
In short, we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bring their prior experience to the table, and thrive with minimal supervision.
We will coordinate with the Finance Officer Cover for a handover to ensure a smooth transition between the outgoing and incoming Finance Officers.
Still interested? Take a look at the job description to see full details about the role and whether it matches your skills and experience.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and why you are interested in the role via Charity Jobs. Please indicate in your cover letter, should you choose to, whether you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme.
We also offer candidates the choice of submitting a video clip, ie. a video cover letter if this is preferable to a written cover letter. To ensure fairness we suggest you turn the camera off so that we only hear your voice. The video should be no more than 2 minutes in length. You should email it as a video link via WeTransfer or any other file sharing tool, to our recruitment inbox, the address of which you will find on the jobs page of our website as unfortunately the Charity Jobs website does not permit a url to be inserted here.
For the video cover letter, the following should guide your speaking points. Switch the camera off and state the following:
- Your name
- The job you are applying for;
- Describe your overall skills and abilities (as they relate to the post being advertised);
- A brief description of your work experience (in relation to the post being advertised);
- What makes you qualified for the new position;
- Any additional details that help introduce yourself
You should choose either a written cover letter or a video cover letter, but we request that you please do NOT submit both.
Closing deadline for CV and cover letter is 11:30pm on Sunday 11th January 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short supplementary information form.
Interviews will be held online during the week of 19th January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed should a second interview stage be necessary.
Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+. As part of being a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome people with disabilities or health challenges to apply and those who meet most of the Essential requirements as laid out in the job specification will be guaranteed an interview for the job which you are applying, through our Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).
We welcome people from all backgrounds and strongly advocate our DEI policy and commitment to maintain an inclusive workplace culture; we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent, so we welcome a conversation about any DEI concerns you may have. Please contact our HR Manager, Lesley Agbarakwe. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had; it’s about your passion and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you to use your skills and knowledge in this field of work.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which includes criminal records (DBS) checks. Peace Direct also participates in the Inter
Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, we will ask your consent to request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation after having left previous employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Peace Direct is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Peace Direct engages. Peace Direct expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
Peace Direct is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm and to sign up to our Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join our friendly School Business Support Team. This is a key role in ensuring our school remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
You'll take pride in maintaining our excellent facilities—including classrooms, sensory and soft-play rooms, playgrounds, and wellbeing garden—while ensuring health, safety, and security standards are met at all times.
About The Rise School
The Rise School opened in September 2014 under the government's free school programme by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust. Our mission is to prepare pupils for success beyond school—academically, socially, and emotionally.
We currently educate pupils aged 9 to 19 years, across our Feltham Primary and Secondary site and our Sixth Form in Isleworth. With small class sizes, a broad curriculum, and a strong focus on wellbeing, The Rise School provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out general site maintenance, minor repairs, and DIY projects.
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Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well maintained.
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Act as a key holder, managing site security, alarms, and out-of-hours access.
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Support the setup and clear-down of rooms for school events and meetings.
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Monitor and maintain heating, water, and energy systems.
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Carry out routine health and safety checks, fire alarm tests, and record keeping.
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Provide porterage and cleaning duties as required.
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Maintain the school minibus, ensuring it is safe and presentable.
About You
You'll be a reliable and practical individual with a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail. You'll enjoy taking initiative, problem-solving, and contributing to the smooth running of our school community.
We're looking for someone who:
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Has experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or site management role.
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Understands health and safety requirements in a school or similar setting.
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Is confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance.
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Can work independently and as part of a supportive team.
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Is flexible and able to respond to the varied needs of a busy school.
Why Join Us?
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A positive, inclusive school culture with a clear purpose.
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Supportive colleagues and strong leadership.
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Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
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The chance to make a real difference every day to the lives of young people.
Closing Date- Monday 5th january 2026
Interview Date- Week beginning Monday 12th January 2026
Start Date- February 2026
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
Are you a motivated Individual Giving fundraiser who’s passionate about building strong direct marketing campaigns and delivering sector-leading supporter retention journeys? We’re looking for an Individual Giving Officer (Retention) to join our Supporter Giving & Legacies team and help inspire people to support our work.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
You’ll play a key role in delivering our multi-channel retention programme, helping to deepen engagement, strengthen loyalty and increase income across cash appeals, Regular Giving reactivation and upgrades, and stewardship journeys.
Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager (Retention) and colleagues across Fundraising and Engagement, you’ll plan and deliver engaging direct mail and telemarketing campaigns that bring our impact to life. You’ll also use audience insight and campaign data to optimise performance and identify opportunities for growth.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their Individual Giving career.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: ER & OD Specialist (12 Month FTC)
Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our Organisations website.
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We’re seeking an experienced XXXXX who will play a pivotal role in XXXXXX.
What We Offer:
- Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
- Additional annual leave purchase options
- Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
- Enhanced sick pay
- Life assurance
- Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
- A supportive, purpose-driven team
- Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks. Want to find out more? visit our website.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Act as a subject matter expert in UK employment law, statutory requirements, ACAS guidance, and equality legislation across the employee lifecycle.
- Manage complex ER casework, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance management, absence, restructuring, redundancy, TUPE, and appeals.
- Work with the People & Culture Partner(s) to Review & design organisational structure and job design that supports strategy.
- Support the People & Culture team in using people analytics to inform decision-making and strategic workforce planning.
- Support initiatives that improve the employee experience and reinforce inclusion and fairness.
- Work collaboratively with L&D Partners and the Digital Learning Specialist to design and deliver engaging learning content and resources on ER and OD topics.
- Develop practical tools, guides, and digital modules that build line manager confidence in managing people fairly, consistently, and effectively.
- Support initiatives to strengthen people leadership capability across the organisation, ensuring managers are equipped to handle ER issues proactively and to lead change with empathy.
What We’re Looking For:
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) with strong knowledge of HR and OD practices.
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS codes of practice, and equality legislation.
- Proven experience managing complex ER casework across multiple sites.
- Experience in organisational design, including workforce planning, job design, and change management.
Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.
Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
- Health & Safety and Environment
- Safeguarding
- Data Protection
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
Head of Surveying and Minor Works (Surveying, ADR & Legal Disrepair)
Hackney Council
Repairs & Maintenance | Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate
Salary: £70,860 - £78,860 (Inclusive of Market Supplement)
Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Surveying and Minor Works, a senior leadership role driving standards, compliance, and resident-focused service delivery in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.
This is a key role leading the Council’s surveying function and its Legal Disrepair and ADR service, ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while minimising disrepair liability and safeguarding the Council’s legal and financial position. You will oversee a team of area surveying managers and the Legal Disrepair/ADR Manager, providing strong technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across complex caseloads.
You will lead the management of all legal disrepair matters, working closely with legal teams, contractors, and internal partners to reduce risk, improve case outcomes, and strengthen early intervention. A core responsibility includes establishing robust processes to address damp and mould, ensuring effective investigation, timely resolution, and compliance with Awaab’s Law.
As the technical lead for surveying, you will oversee defect diagnosis, property inspections, quality assurance, and compliance with building regulations and safety standards. You will develop clear policies, streamlined systems, and accurate reporting frameworks, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach across all localities.
The role also demands confident leadership, strong performance management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will mentor and develop your teams, support cultural transformation, and ensure services are delivered in line with Hackney’s values of inclusion, accountability, and openness. You will be a key voice in resident engagement, representing the service at internal and external forums, contributing to locality planning, and ensuring residents are well-informed and supported throughout the repairs and disrepair process.
We are seeking:
• Senior leadership experience in surveying, legal disrepair or complex housing repairs services
• Strong technical surveying expertise with advanced defect diagnosis skills
• In-depth knowledge of disrepair legislation and risk mitigation
• Experience managing damp and mould cases and delivering compliance with legal frameworks
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with legal professionals
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and contractor performance
• Commitment to delivering equitable, resident-focused services
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile service area with real impact on residents’ safety, wellbeing, and housing quality across Hackney.
For further information or to apply, please contact [email protected]
Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.
Location: Unseen’s head office in Bristol (Hybrid approach with some working from home days. A degree of flexibility will be required)
Salary: £39,000 - £45,000 per annum (£65,000 - £75,000 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time (3 days /0.6 FTE)
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the CEO as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the role of Director of Finance exists to maximise the effective deployment of Unseen’s resources in pursuit of the charity’s mission. The Director’s primary objective is to drive improvements in efficiency and value for money, optimising how the organisation’s human and financial resources, and physical and virtual infrastructures are utilised to achieve the greatest impact for survivors and stakeholders.
In essence, the Director of Finance will act as Unseen’s chief financial strategist – ensuring financial sustainability and growth, compliance and accountability, while continuously enhancing internal processes and resource allocation. By delivering excellent financial oversight, proactive risk management, and effective operational support, this role enables Unseen’s front-line teams and programs to flourish. The post-holder will balance professionalism and rigour with empathy and a genuine commitment to Unseen UK’s vision of a world without slavery.
To apply:
- Please complete the application form attached. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and;
- Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.
The deadline for applications is midnight on 4 January 2026.
Interviews will likely be held during the week of 12 January 2026.
Kindly note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy if we reach the requisite number of applications. If you’re interested in the role, we would encourage you to apply early.
As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Projects Officer
We are seeking a proactive and organised Projects Officer to support the delivery of key projects and drive improvement across the organisation.
Position: Projects Officer
Salary: £32,022
Location: Hammersmith, West London with hybrid working, minimum two days per week in the office
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 14th January 2026
About the role
You will coordinate and support the delivery of projects that contribute to organisational performance, compliance and service improvement. Working across multiple teams including development, property services, housing management, tenancy sustainment and corporate services, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and coordinating cross departmental projects from initiation to completion
- Developing project plans, timelines, milestones and resources
- Monitoring risks and progress, escalating issues where required
- Facilitating project meetings and briefings
- Maintaining accurate documentation, reporting and records
- Supporting strong governance, assurance and regulatory compliance
- Building collaborative working relationships across teams and with external partners
About you
You will be an organised and analytical individual able to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment and committed to delivering high quality outcomes.
Essential skills and experience include:
- Experience supporting or delivering projects in a multi departmental environment
- Strong organisational, planning and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
- Ability to develop strong working relationships
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience in social housing or a regulated sector
- Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile or similar methodologies
- Awareness of housing regulation, building safety and resident engagement
About the Organisation
The organisation provides affordable, safe and good quality homes for single women across London, with almost 1000 properties and the largest sheltered housing provision for single women in Kensington and Chelsea. With a proud history dating back to 1920, the organisation is driven by strong values, a resident first approach and a commitment to championing women’s housing needs. These are exciting times, with over 160 new homes in development and a continued focus on delivering excellent services.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Project Support Officer, Project Coordinator, Programme Assistant, Governance Officer, Service Improvement Officer, Business Support Officer, Compliance and Assurance Officer, Operations Project Coordinator, PMO Assistant. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Make a difference in your community
We’re looking for a Development Co-ordinator to help shape and deliver a vibrant programme for older Nepalese women (50+) in Greenwich. This is a hands-on role focused on improving health and wellbeing, reducing isolation, and strengthening access to community and mainstream services.
You’ll work directly with women from the local Nepalese community to design and deliver meaningful activities, build trusted relationships, and ensure the programme reflects the voices and needs of those taking part.
What you’ll be doing
Developing and delivering the programme
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Plan and run weekly group sessions, monthly outings, an annual health event, and an Advisory Group
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Co-produce health and wellbeing activities with participants, volunteers, and partners
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Build strong links with families, community networks, faith groups, and local health and statutory services
Working with volunteers and partners
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Recruit, support, and coordinate volunteers, including inductions and one-to-one support
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Identify training needs and contribute to the Nepalese Women’s Group Plan 2026–2029
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Promote the programme and wider Age UK Bromley & Greenwich services to women who may be isolated or facing barriers to support
Communication, monitoring, and impact
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Contribute content for the website, social media, newsletters, and local noticeboards
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Maintain accurate records, support monitoring and evaluation, and develop case studies
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Contribute to reports for funders, the Advisory Group, and Senior Management
Keeping the programme running smoothly
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Ensure safeguarding, Health & Safety, and GDPR requirements are met
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Support day-to-day budget management and value-for-money purchasing
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Attend staff meetings, supervision, and training
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Work occasional evenings and weekends (with TOIL)
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys community-based work, values co-production, and wants to play a key role in supporting older Nepalese women to feel connected, confident, and supported.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, registered nurse to support and lead our nursing unit in the absence of the Unit Manager or Deputy Unit Manager. The post holder will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, promote professional standards, and ensure a collaborative, supportive environment for residents, families, and staff. This role includes clinical leadership, staff supervision, and contribution to practice development in line with NMC regulations and Nightingale policies.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
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Act as the lead nurse in the absence of the Unit Manager/Deputy, ensuring the smooth operation of the unit.
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Support with rota planning, staff deployment, and management of nursing teams.
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Contribute to recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development of staff.
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Ensure effective communication across internal departments and with external professionals, residents, and families.
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Promote a culture of respect, empathy, and professionalism, in line with Nightingale’s values and Jewish cultural observances.
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Support in managing complaints, incidents, and staff concerns following Nightingale procedures.
Clinical Practice
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Coordinate, deliver and evaluate high standards of resident care in line with CQC and regulatory standards.
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Maintain safe administration and control of medications.
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Promote and model effective multidisciplinary communication.
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Engage in clinical practice regularly to maintain clinical skills and support staff on the floor.
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Contribute to continuous improvement in nursing practice, patient outcomes, and resident satisfaction.
Service & Practice Development
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Work with the Unit Manager to implement changes and innovations in clinical care.
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Participate in quality assurance, audits, and evaluation of care standards.
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Ensure safe, effective, and up-to-date practices based on current research and clinical guidelines.
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Foster a learning environment for staff and students on placement.
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Mentor staff and support development of specialist skills in elderly care.
Education & Research
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Take responsibility for your own professional development and NMC revalidation (where applicable).
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Conduct bi-monthly 1:1 supervisions with allocated staff members.
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Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to training and development sessions for team members.
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Participate in service improvement initiatives and research where appropriate.
Health & Safety / Compliance
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Uphold Nightingale’s policies on fire safety, health and safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.
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Ensure compliance with safeguarding, medicines management, and legislative frameworks governing adult social care.
Site Cover
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Participate in the site-wide cover rota, including occasional out-of-hours responsibilities and working opposite the Unit Manager to ensure continuity of care and leadership.
Essential Criteria
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Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN.
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Experience in elderly care or a similar setting.
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Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills.
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Understanding of CQC standards and person-centred care.
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Commitment to cultural sensitivity and values of Nightingale.
Desirable
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Previous experience in a senior or acting-up role.
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Mentorship or teaching qualification.
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Knowledge of Jewish cultural practices (training can be provided).
Sponsorship
Please note that this role doesn't provide sponsorship. If you now or in the future require a visa sponsor, please do not apply.
Everything we do is with a ‘Residents first’ approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a role where you can develop your HR experience while working for a leading charity?
This post is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2027.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in the role of People Advisor to play a key role in delivering outstanding HR services across the organisation. The St Mungo’s People, Culture and Inclusion team are looking to achieve a number of ambitious and compelling goals which will have a real impact on colleagues across the organisation.
You will be joining an enthusiastic team of People Advisors and Business Partners, working with managers across the organisation to provide advice on a broad range of employee relations issues, and generalist HR queries. Key responsibilities in this varied role will include:
- Overseeing a caseload of high, and low risk ER cases within designated regions of the organisation, providing advice and coaching to managers throughout the case management process.
- Providing ongoing advice and guidance to managers, to support them in managing their people well and delivering an effective service.
- Ensuring a high quality, responsive, reliable and proactive service is provided to internal customers.
- Developing your own knowledge and experience in ER and HR advice services. We pride ourselves on supporting personal development and career progression across the team.
- Undertaking HR projects to improve the quality of the service in line with organisational objectives.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
If you are an experienced HR Advisor looking for a new challenge, then this People Advisor role is a great opportunity for you to get involved with a fantastic organisation that works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- Experience of providing advice on employee relations matters within a generalist HR environment, including managing cases to resolution.
- Good time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
- Strong understanding of employment law, good management practice and stakeholder management.
- Be a qualified member of CIPD (Level 5 or 7) or have equivalent experience of working on HR issues.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 5 January 2026
Interview and assessments on: between 14-16 January 2026
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 and are currently exploring alternative office locations on the eastern edge of the City of London.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Dancers’ Career Development (DCD), the national charity that enables and empowers dancers to thrive professionally and personally leading up to and beyond their performance careers, seek a Fundraiser.
DCD’s Fundraiser will work closely with the Executive Director and be instrumental in increasing fundraised and revenue income.
Our ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with an open mindset to propose and explore new avenues of fundraising and income streams.
This role is ideally suited to a self-starter with a passion for the performing arts, who is motivated to make a tangible difference to the quality of dancers’ lives.
If you are excited by this opportunity and resonate with DCD’s values, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you.
Contract: Full-time permanent role
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro-rata
Start date: As early as possible
Location: This is a remote working role, with monthly in-person team meetings which take place in London or Birmingham. Due to additional in-person events and meetings, as appropriate to the role and usually in London, the Fundraiser should be either based in London or within commutable distance.
Benefits: 23 days holiday pro-rata plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service), 5% Employers contribution to pension scheme, Health & Wellbeing package, Professional Development opportunities.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 9am, Thursday 22 January 2026
Info: Download job application pack from our website for full job spec and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Receptionist & Conference Administrator
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week (Saturday & evening cover occasionally)
Salary: Circa £25,207 per annum (Inclusive of Real Living Wage)
Location: Coram Campus, London.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
In December 2018, Coram opened the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, which houses the Rangoonwala Conference and Learning Centre. These spaces provide modern and flexible facilities for meetings, trainings, and conferences of up to 140 delegates. Proceeds from these meetings directly contribute to Coram’s charitable mission.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Coram’s Conference & Visitor Services Team, working in the conference team assisting with meetings and events and covering Reception. You will be working in a busy conference centre and reception desk and will have a passion for providing excellent customer service by giving a positive first-impression to every visitor to the Coram’s campus. You will have the ability to multi-task as this role requires you to assist the Conference team in in all aspects of the meeting process, from bookings, invoicing, and servicing meetings. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised individuals. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills, some reception and hospitality experience preferred, and a flexible ‘can do’ approach.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Friday 16th January – 9am
Interview date: TBC
Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.