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We're looking for a motivated, innovative and resilient Fundraising and Social Value Coordinator to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team located at our Head Office in Islington
£38,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Hybrid (minimum of two days a week working from our Caledonian Road Head Office or our services across London and the South East) Open to discussions about full-time or part-time (0.8FTE) working arrangements
What you'll do:
* Lead on fulfilling our pipeline of potential grant, trust, foundation and corporate opportunities
* Lead on funding applications that support Look Ahead's social inclusion priorities around:
o Homes and spaces
o Health and wellbeing
o Skills, learning and work
o Arts, creativity and celebration
o Specialist added value staff roles that support the delivery of Look Ahead's mission
* Identify, source and coordinate social value activities across Look Ahead services
* Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners to raise income and deliver social value
* Coordinate the Social Value Group and lead Look Ahead's participation in challenge and community events
* Lead on the financial administration of grants, working closely with the finance team to ensure spend is appropriately allocated, recorded and monitored
* Liaise with operations colleagues and funders to ensure grant funding is spent compliantly and in line with agreed budgets and outcomes
* Monitor and report on funded activity, ensuring funder requirements and deadlines are met
* Lead on communicating fundraising impact, outcomes, successes and stories, working with communications colleagues
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
You will be highly organised, confident working with budgets and multiple stakeholders, and motivated by social impact.
You will have a minimum of 2-3 years working in fundraising, social value or bid writing.
You'll have experience in fundraising, grants, partnerships or social value delivery, with strong research, writing and coordination skills, and a collaborative approach to working across teams.
You will be an excellent bid writer with the ability to translate service need and customer aspirations into compelling, winning bids.
You may have experience of raising funds for housing associations, social landlords or organisations that are not registered charities but have charitable status or are community interest companies.
This role would suit someone looking to step into a varied, impact focused position.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see full job description on our website
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of our residents while developing valuable skills and experience in social care?
We're looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated individuals to join our team at Chichester Road is a CQC-registered care home and support residents to live with dignity, independence and wellbeing
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering hands-on personal care and support to residents, helping them to live safely, comfortably and with dignity.
You will work as part of a supportive team to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care in line with their individual support plans.
Key responsibilities include:
The service operates on a 24/7 rota basis, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service.
About You
We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking and compassionate individual who is committed to delivering high standards of care.
You should be able to respond appropriately and calmly to a range of needs within a diverse resident group.
You will also have:
Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. We value the right attitude, compassion and commitment to supporting others.
Why Join Us?
At Chichester Road, you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team working to improve the lives of people with complex needs. Every day brings the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to build a meaningful career in social care, we would love to hear from you.
Not sure if you meet every requirement? Please apply anyway — we value potential, compassion and willingness to learn as much as experience.
St Mungo’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 31st August 2026
Interview and assessments on: 18th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you believe that great organisations are built by supporting great people?
We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Officer to join our friendly and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting people who make a real difference to people’s lives every day across North and West Kent.
As our HR Officer, you’ll work closely with managers across the organisation, providing proactive support throughout the employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to employee wellbeing, learning and development, policy implementation and HR administration, you’ll help create a positive and inclusive workplace where people can thrive.
What you’ll be doing:
We’re looking for someone who:
Why join us?
At North & West Kent Citizens Advice & Kent Law Centre, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking charity helping thousands of people find a way forward every year. You’ll join a supportive team, contribute to meaningful work and have the opportunity to make a real impact on the experience of our staff and volunteers.
For further information, please download the job pack on our website via the Redirect button.
How to apply
Please send your CV, together with a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the post and how your experience meets the role requirements.
There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Our Vacancy
Ready to lead and shape inclusion across one of the UK's largest housing associations? Join us as Head of Diversity and Inclusion and help create meaningful change for both our residents and colleagues.
What You'll Do
As Head of Diversity and Inclusion, you'll lead the delivery of Peabody's Inclusion Strategy, helping to create a workplace and services where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Working closely with Executive and senior leaders, you'll embed equality, diversity and inclusion into decision-making, service delivery and organisational culture, ensuring inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
You'll use data, insight and evidence to identify opportunities for change, drive measurable improvements in colleague and resident outcomes, and strengthen accountability across the organisation. Leading a specialist team, you'll champion inclusive leadership, influence senior stakeholders, and build strong partnerships with colleagues, residents and external organisations to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.
What Experience You'll Need
You'll bring significant experience of leading diversity, inclusion or equality strategies within a complex organisation, along with a proven track record of influencing senior leaders and delivering sustainable cultural and organisational change. You'll understand how to embed inclusion into everyday operations and services, using data and insight to shape priorities, measure progress and drive action.
We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the ability to turn ambition into outcomes. You'll be confident building relationships, challenging constructively, and bringing people with you on the journey. A strong understanding of equality legislation, governance and inclusion best practice is essential, alongside a genuine passion for creating equitable experiences and opportunities for colleagues, residents and communities.
What We Offer
Click here to find our full benefits page
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
Please read before applying
Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
This advert will close on Monday 7th September 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Our Assessment Process
Our fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment process includes an in-person Interview as well as a follow-on session of meeting the diversity network leads. This will be held at our Westminster Bridge Road office on Thursday 24th September 2026.
If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Ryan Loasby.
We're looking for a motivated, innovative and resilient Credit Controller to join our Finance team located at our Head Office in Islington
£40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The Senior Creditor Controller (Income) will play a key part in the Business's income processing activity.
The working pattern for this role consist of: Monday to Friday. Hybrid working - 2 days from Head Office (Tuesday, Wednesday or as required)
What you'll do:
* Reduce debt by collecting payments on time and within agreed payment terms and credit limits, using email, telephone and written follow-up.
* Ensure cash received is allocated to the correct accounts, and investigate, analyse and follow up on any underpayments or overpayments with the relevant team.
* Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure payments have been allocated correctly.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders.
* Arrange and attend internal and external liaison meetings as needed to reduce debt risk and address barriers to payment.
* Review overdue historical debt and prepare reports identifying amounts that may qualify for write-off under the Bad Debt provision.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joining local activities to encourage service-user involvement.
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is calm and resilient, and does not allow emotion to affect judgement
* Has a practical and logical approach and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic, diverse environments
* Is confident and has strong self-esteem
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* At least two years' experience in a Senior Credit Controller role
* Commercial exposure to the Income function
* Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage own workload and meet agreed deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Excellent IT and communication skills
Desirable:
* Experience of working in a social housing organisation
* Experience of working with SUN
* Experience of working with CSB and Collect Plus
* Graduate or AAT qualified
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Director with a social enterprise on a full-time, permanent basis. As Finance Director, you will lead the Finance function, providing high-quality financial planning, reporting, control, technical accounting and decision support that enables the COO, CEO, Leadership Team and Board to manage financial sustainability, risk and performance across the organisation.
The role has a particular focus on property finance, including the financial stewardship of the organisation’s mixed-use estate property portfolio, service charge arrangements, long-term asset planning and accounting for land and buildings, alongside senior oversight of charity / and social enterprise accounting and long-term financial sustainability. Please note, the COO retains senior executive ownership of financial strategy, capital allocation and organisation-wide financial sustainability.
Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 3 days per week required in their London office.
As Finance Director, you will:
- Lead on organisation-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, balancing operational requirements with long-term financial resilience and sustainability
- Maintain an effective framework of financial governance, delegated authorities and internal controls that protects organisational assets and supports sound decision making
- Lead on the performance, capability and continuous development of the Finance function, ensuring effective delivery of finance services across the organisation with a business partnering ethos
- Provide strategic financial advice, challenge and recommendations to the COO, Leadership Team and Board on organisational performance, investment decisions and financial risks
- Contribute to organisational strategy, performance management and transformation initiatives
by ensuring financial considerations are embedded within major decisions and change programmes
- Lead a team of 3
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the not-for-profit sector, in a similar role (evidence of continuing professional development in charity / social enterprise finance, property finance, VAT, audit, treasury or systems improvement)
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)
- Have more than 3 years’ experience leading a finance function or senior finance team in a complex organisation
- Be able to work confidently across multiple entities with property ownership within the group (knowledge of, or experience working with asset-owning, organisations and that own, manage or account for mixed-use property subsidiaries assets, including commercial, community or residential elements)
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated team.
North England service cover Yorkshire, Humber and the North East of England. The successful applicant must be willing to drive across this region as part of their role.
About the Role
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care. You will:
Supervise, support, and develop foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.
Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers.
Contribute to the matching process and foster home stability.
Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely records in line with regulatory requirements.
Delivering training to foster carers
Following induction period, join our out of hours rota
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is:
A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) registered with Social Work England.
Experienced in fostering or children's social care.
Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
Why Barnardo's?
A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Access to high-quality training and development.
Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
Opportunities to grow within a respected national charity.
Supplementary Information
A professional Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential for this post as is experience in Family Placement, Child Protection or work with children looked after.
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK and have use of a car and business use insurance.
This is a fixed term post for one year covering maternity leave.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
We're here to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£400–£500 per day | 4–6 months | ASAP start | London/Hybrid
A leading research and higher education organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support across its professional services functions and key transformation programmes.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Strategy, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen financial planning, improve management information and identify opportunities for efficiencies and better use of resources.
Key responsibilities include:
The successful candidate will be:
This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within a high-profile, purpose-led organisation undertaking important strategic and financial improvement work.
We’re looking for a highly skilled individual who will help build on our relationships and networks across Westminster, to deliver ambitious political leadership on a range of issues. The post holder will be responsible for leading advocacy interventions and providing political support to our policy experts, with a focus on Transport and Resources policy.
As a senior political adviser within the politics team, you will also be involved with, and lead on, major projects or themes of work across the political leadership theme (including the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment (APPG), which Green Alliance holds the secretariat for), managing and developing key external relationships and supporting the Director of politics as they lead the politics team.
You will need to be an exceptional communicator, adept at bringing people together around a shared vision and have the interpersonal skills to inspire and work across Green Alliance and liaise with our extensive network of partners.
You will be a highly organised, capable multi-tasker with experience managing projects and able to think on your feet, while managing multiple relationships and advocating plans concurrently.
The role entails identifying and leading on opportunities for the UK government to achieve environmental progress and implementing advocacy strategies to secure it. You will have direct access to senior policy makers and environmental leaders, so will need to articulate recommendations succinctly and persuasively.
The role requires excellent understanding of UK political processes (especially in Westminster, parliament and Whitehall) and experience of using it to influence policy effectively. Experience of operating within the system or of working directly with politicians and the media to achieve policy change would be a distinct advantage.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Ada Lovelace Institute (Ada) is looking to hire an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Director. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA to play a pivotal role in the smooth day-to-day running of Ada's Director's office, working at the heart of a small, mission-driven organisation dedicated to ensuring that data and AI work for people and society.
Between late November/ early December 2026 and July 2027, the Director will be on maternity leave. During this period, the role will support two Co-Directors, who will be covering the Director's responsibilities between them. This will call for particular dexterity and adaptability. It is also an excellent opportunity to help shape and refine approaches to the smooth running of a senior office, pivoting to support the Director on her return.
You will provide high-quality executive support across diary and inbox management, correspondence, and briefing preparation, ensuring the Co-Directors are well prepared and well represented in all their engagements. You will coordinate Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings and communications, ensuring key outcomes and decisions are shared clearly across the team, and triage external invitations and requests to ensure they align with organisational priorities. The role also carries responsibility coordination of the Co-Director travel.
The role will be managed by Ada's Head of Operations and Strategic Development, working closely with the Operations Administrator and members of the Senior Leadership Team to support a well organised, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
About you
You are an experienced Executive Assistant or Diary Administrator who thrives on keeping a busy office running smoothly, and who is energised by the prospect of supporting more than one senior leader through a period of change. You have:
Significant experience providing executive support, including complex diary management and correspondence, to a senior leader or executive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience acting as a first point of contact for senior leaders, managing external relationships with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to problem-solve, coordinate multiple moving parts, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
You'll bring flexibility and good judgement to working across two Co-Directors during this period, along with the discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. You'll enjoy building trusted working relationships across a small team and take pride in providing a consistently high standard of support, whoever you're working with on a given day.
For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website.
About us
The Ada Lovelace Institute is an independent research institute funded and incubated by the Nuffield Foundation since 2018.
Our mission is to ensure data and artificial intelligence work for people and society. We do this by building evidence and fostering rigorous debate on how data and AI affect people and society. We recognise the power asymmetries that exist in ethical and legal debates around the development of data-driven technologies and seek to level those asymmetries by convening diverse voices and creating a shared understanding of the ethical issues arising from data and AI. Finally, we seek to define and inform good practice in the design and deployment of AI technologies.
The Institute has emerged as a leading independent voice on the ethical and societal impacts of data and AI. We have built relationships in the public, private and civil society sectors in the UK and internationally. Please find details of our work here.
Our research takes an interconnected approach to issues such as power, social justice, distributional impact and climate change (read our strategy to find out more), and our team have a wide range of expertise that cuts across policy, technology, academia, industry, law and human rights.
We value diversity in background, skills, perspectives and life experiences. As part of the Nuffield Foundation, we are a small team with the practical support of an established organisation that cares for its employees.
Further information and how to apply
For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website. The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Wednesday 9th September 2026.
The successful candidate should be available to start in October or November 2026.
We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:
As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job
making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
reimbursing reasonable travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required
Our benefits package includes:
Genuine flexibility - we are open to requests for part-time hours, compressed working weeks, or job shares.
28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (prorated for part time staff).
A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
Life assurance scheme.
Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
Cycle to work scheme, loans towards train season tickets and the option to make charitable donations via your pay.
Regular opportunities for learning and development – including coaching, mentoring, and dedicated reading days for personal development and reflection.
Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
A warm and welcoming workplace culture, with active peer groups and social networks to help you connect and belong.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join ACT and help shape the future of Citizenship education
The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) is the national subject association for Citizenship education. We support teachers, schools and education leaders through professional development, teaching resources, research and policy engagement to ensure every young person benefits from a high-quality Citizenship education.
This is an exciting time to join ACT. Following the Government's Curriculum and Assessment Review, Citizenship education is being strengthened across secondary education and introduced as a statutory subject in primary schools for the first time. ACT is working closely with government, education partners and schools to help shape this next chapter.
We're looking for a Membership and Communications Coordinator to join our small, friendly and collaborative team.
This varied role combines membership support, administration and digital communications. You'll be the first point of contact for many of our members, helping to deliver excellent customer service while supporting our communications across email, social media and our website.
What you'll be doing
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
Why join ACT?
As a small charity, every member of our team makes a real difference. You'll have the opportunity to work with teachers, policymakers and education organisations across England while helping strengthen Citizenship education for thousands of young people.
We offer:
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'd be happy to discuss these with you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This exciting new role sits within REUK’s Education Pathways work which has been in a pilot phase for the last few years and is rapidly growing now that the UK government has made a commitment to expanding safe and legal routes to higher education in the UK for refugee students.
Higher education provides a transformative pathway for refugee youth, but establishing sustainable institutional access routes requires systemic collaboration. This role will lead the growth, formalisation, and management of university partnerships required to make an education pathway to the UK grow and flourish. You will oversee the complete partnership lifecycle: from university outreach and onboarding (including negotiating formal agreements at senior level), to enabling the formation of campus welcome groups, leading on initial and ongoing university and welcome group training and support, and monitoring and improving all university-facing processes within the pathway.
The postholder will work alongside a newly created Students Lead role, enabling you to focus on the institution-facing workstreams, while student-facing onboarding, welfare, and direct casework are handled by your counterpart.
This is a critical role within a small, high-capacity specialist unit within REUK. Because this is an emerging and new area of work you must be comfortable working with risk and ambiguity, refining and learning rapidly as parameters evolve. You will be an allrounder - as comfortable presenting to university executive boards and Vice-Chancellors as you are drafting MoUs, establishing Terms of Reference, organising and facilitating institutional training, and handling complex partnership operations independently.
Role outcomes
1. UK universities actively partner with REUK to create, expand, and sustain dedicated safe and legal education pathways for displaced students. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Developing and executing a national university engagement strategy to identify, pitch to, and secure new partner universities across the UK higher education sector.
Engaging directly with key university representatives - including Vice-Chancellors, Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Heads of Admissions, Sanctuary staff and key academics - to build institutional buy-in and secure long-term commitment to refugee education pathways.
Negotiating university support packages, including as appropriate fee waivers, scholarship or bursary structures, and accommodation commitments.
Nurturing and strategically managing existing university partnerships to ensure institutional sustainability, high-level engagement, and year-on-year growth in pathway placements.
Representing REUK where appropriate in sector-wide higher education networks and working groups on displaced student pathways.
2. Partner universities establish institutional frameworks, well-trained staff networks and campus welcome groups to receive refugee education pathway learners. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Guiding universities in establishing and structuring sustainable on-campus welcome groups (bringing together university staff and students) to support the welcome and integration of education pathway students.
Designing and delivering high quality training sessions for on-campus welcome groups and other key staff members.
Developing practical toolkits, guides, and frameworks for university staff to accompany above training.
Collaborating with the Students Lead to ensure campus welcome structures integrate with REUK's student support mechanisms.
Advocating within partner institutions for structural policy improvements (e.g. contextual admissions and flexible documentation policies).
3. University partnership governance, agreements, and operational systems run effectively and efficiently. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing formal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Terms of Reference (ToRs), and operational service agreements with partner universities.
Managing all administrative and governance aspects of university partnerships independently, including contract tracking, partnership reviews, and operational timelines without junior admin support.
Coordinating institutional admissions frameworks and placement quotas with university registry and admissions departments.
Serving as the primary point of contact for senior university leads when strategic, structural, or other partnership challenges arise
Maintaining robust data systems and records relating to university commitments, funding allocations, and institutional agreements.
4. REUK’s Education Pathways university partnerships work is robustly evaluated, financially sustainable, and aligned with REUK’s broader strategy. To this end, key responsibilities include:
Reporting directly to the Education Pathways Lead on partnership growth, institutional engagement metrics, and strategic pathway goals.
Working in close alignment with the Students Lead to ensure institutional frameworks effectively support cohort needs and programme delivery.
Collecting sector data, university feedback, and institutional metrics to demonstrate impact to funders, university boards, REUK’s board of trustees, and government stakeholders.
Supporting grant reporting and budget management related to university pathway expansion and partner development.
Feeding operational insights from university partnerships into REUK’s broader research, policy, and systemic change initiatives.
Person specification
Although each role requires particular competencies, we seek staff members - irrespective of role - who are willing and able to demonstrate core competencies related to 1) character and values, 2) personal working style and 3) team working. Please see the applicant pack for more details. The competencies required for this specific role are:
Higher Education sector expertise: Deep understanding of UK university governance, executive structures, admissions procedures, international frameworks, and sanctuary initiatives.
Senior stakeholder engagement and negotiation: Proven track record of engaging and influencing senior decision-makers within universities.
Partnership governance: Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and executing formal and operational agreements, including MoUs and ToRs.
Facilitation and training: Strong training and facilitation skills, with a track record of designing and delivering workshops and guidance, ideally within the higher education or refugee education sectors
Operational self-sufficiency: Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage high-level administration, systems setup, and contract management independently without administrative support.
Knowledge of education pathway models: Familiarity with international refugee education pathway models (such as Canada’s WUSC; Australia’s RSSP/SkillPath and or others operating in Japan, Italy, Ireland etc).
Knowledge and understanding of refugee tertiary education: Strong understanding of the systemic barriers faced by refugee students in higher education both in the UK and in first countries of asylum.
Interpersonal skills: An ability to build and maintain positive, warm and confidence inspiring working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners and stakeholders, including in complex situations.
Communications: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to appropriately communicate nuance and complexity; confidence communicating with and presenting to high level audiences.
Please ensure that you have read the applicant pack before applying and that you answer all the required questions. Applications must be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
We understand that some candidates may choose to use generative AI tools to support their application. While this is acceptable, please note that we will run all applications through AI-detection software. Applications with very high indicators of AI-generated content will score lower, particularly where responses lack originality or personal insight. As this role involves producing high-quality written materials that reflect REUK's voice and values, the ability to write clearly and authentically without reliance on AI is essential.
Education for a hopeful future: we enable refugee youth to access, remain and progress in education.



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Reporting to the Director of Operations and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will take responsibility for effective day-to-day financial management while developing medium- and long-term plans that support Cornwall VSF’s resilience, growth and impact. You will work closely with the CEO, Trustees, colleagues, auditors, funders and external providers.
What you’ll do
· Lead financial strategy, planning, reserves, treasury management and investment strategy.
· Manage core finance operations, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, cash flow, records and controls.
· Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and clear analysis for the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
· Lead annual accounts, external audit and statutory reporting, including Charity Commission and tax requirements.
· Oversee restricted funds and grant income, supporting applications, claims and funder reporting.
· Strengthen financial governance, systems, policies, data quality and risk management across the organisation.
· Provide robust financial appraisal, scenario modelling and advice to support services, funding bids, investment and income diversification.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with current finance management and leadership experience. You will bring:
· Extensive experience of bookkeeping, management accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management.
· A strong understanding of charity or voluntary-sector finance and statutory reporting requirements.
· Excellent analytical judgement and the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
· Advanced Excel skills and confidence using finance systems; experience of Xero and Dext would be beneficial.
· Strong planning, organisation, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
· A collaborative, adaptable leadership style and a commitment to accuracy, inclusion and continuous professional development.
This is an opportunity to combine hands-on financial management with strategic influence in a small, committed team. You will help ensure Cornwall VSF remains financially sustainable, accountable and equipped to champion the VCSE sector.
Working with us
Cornwall VSF connects, supports and promotes the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We are looking for a qualified, experienced Financial Controller to lead our financial strategy and day-to-day finance operations, strengthen governance and provide the insight that enables confident, evidence-based decisions.
We are a small, close-knit team working with partners across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The role is offered at 21 or 28 hours per week, with the final arrangement agreed with the successful applicant. Regular or occasional travel will be required, and appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.